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VOL. 26 NO. 2 www.seabreezepublications.com FEBRUARY 2025

Taste Of Little Italy Celebrates Their

18th Anniversary At Tradition Square In Port St. Lucie

The Treasure Coast’s Largest About Love” as we celebrate
Italian Festival Where It’s All Valentine’s Day weekend.
Festival hours throughout

About Love Valentine’s Day the weekend are Friday, 4 to
10 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.
Weekend to 10 p.m. and Sunday, 11
a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission and
Via Productions Inc. proudly announces the return of the parking are free.
Galbani Taste of Little Italy, celebrating its 18th anniversary Now in its 18th year,
on February 14 to 16. The cultural festival, known for its the Taste of Little Italy
Italian ambiance, national Italian American entertainers, and presented by Galbani Cheese
authentic food, will be offering free admission to thank the promises a weekend filled
community for all the years of support. The festival will be with entertainment, food, Anthony Nunziata
in Tradition Square. The Taste of Little Italy is the Treasure
Coast’s largest Italian festival and this year’s theme is “It’s All Galbani Chef Marco La Forcettta Chef Francesca Taste Of Little Italy on page 3
Children’s Museum Hosts

Stellar ‘Starry Night – Black & White Gala’

The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast proudly The night reached new heights with an “out-of-this-
announces the success of its “Starry Night – Black & world” dinner, followed by a thrilling live auction.
White Gala,” held on November 16 at Harbour Ridge Highlighted items included:
Yacht & Country Club. The event dazzled attendees and • A 7-night Greek cruise donated by Cruise Planners
raised an incredible $110,000 to support the museum’s • A stunning blue topaz bracelet from Colorado Pawn
mission of inspiring and educating children in the & Jewelry
community. • Stays at the Atitlan Oasis Eco Hotel & Spa on Lake
Guests were welcomed with a signature “Shooting Atitlan, Guatemala
Star” cocktail, setting the tone for an elegant and exciting • Exquisite Wine Pairing Dinners for 12, courtesy of
evening. During the cocktail hour, attendees enjoyed live OOO La La Life
music by Harold Seay while exploring an array of enticing
silent auction items. Shaleen Cetta, Stephen Cetta, Janice Berger, Richard Berger Children’s Museum on page 4
Treasure Coast Hospice

Foundation Recognizes 2024 Thanks For Giving Honorees

Philanthropist Marlene K. Filer Jingle and Mingle reception held in December at The Mayes
And Ken Feiertag/ Feiertag Center in Stuart. Philanthropist Marlene K. Filer and Ken
Feiertag/Feiertag, Financial Group of Janney Montgomery
Financial Group Of Janney Scott LLC, were honored for their commitment to the
Treasure Coast Hospice (TCH) mission and distinguished
Montgomery Scott LLC Honored service to philanthropy through time, talent and treasure.
“Thanks for Giving celebrates the extraordinary

For Their Distinguished Service contributions of our honorees and how their generous
support ensures quality end-of-life care for those we serve,”
The Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation presented its said TCH CEO Jackie Kendrick, CHPCA. “We are grateful
2024 Thanks for Giving Awards to two honorees during the to our honorees for caring so deeply about our mission to
provide compassionate care
to patients and families in our
community.”
Thanks for Giving honoree
Marlene K. Filer has been a
fervent supporter of TCH’s
Little Treasures Pediatric Thanks for Giving Honorees Ken Feiertag and Marlene Filer
Palliative Care Program since with Mike Tommeraas
its inception in 2014. Under
her direction as co-founder Hospice Foundation on page 4