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VOL. 27 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 food, family fun, and more great place to relax and enjoy
Italian Festival Where It’s All served up Italian-style! Each the sights and sounds of The
year, the Taste of Little Italy
Taste of Little Italy.
About Love Valentine’s Day draws three generations of Experience national and
families on the Treasure
local chefs who come out
Weekend Coast, promising something to the Taste of Little Italy
special for everyone to and demonstrate how to
Via Productions Inc. proudly announces the return of the enjoy and remember as they cook specialty Italian dishes.
Galbani Taste of Little Italy, celebrating its 18th anniversary create memorable moments This year, The La Cucina
on February 14 to 16. The cultural festival, known for its together that last a lifetime. Galbani Cooking stage will
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Italian ambiance, national Italian American entertainers, and “We are committed be hot with nationally known
authentic food, will be offering free admission to thank the to celebrating our Italian chefs like YouTube favorite
community for all the years of support. The festival will be cultures, values, and Anthony Acampa from “Fat’s
in Tradition Square. The Taste of Little Italy is the Treasure traditions that are built on Where The Flavor’s At”
Coast’s largest Italian festival and this year’s theme is “It’s the foundation of family. We serving up Italian specialties.
All About Love” as we celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend. are grateful for all who came La Forcettta Chef Francesca Local chefs Joanna LaMarra Galbani Chef Marco
Festival hours throughout the weekend are Friday, 4 to 10 out and celebrated and shared of Pastaio, Francesca Di
p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 in the love of our heritage,” said Jerry Somma, Co-Founder Fede of La Forchetta, and Kyle Greene of Amore and others
p.m. Admission and parking are free. and Producer of the festival. will be creating special Italian dishes right before your eyes
Now in its 18th year, the Taste of Little Italy presented by Cheers to the next 18 years; we will offer The Aperol
Galbani Cheese promises a weekend filled with entertainment, Spritz Piazza and the Voga Prosecco and Bellini Lounge, a 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 • A 7-night Greek cruise donated by Cruise Planners
announces the success of its “Starry Night – Black & White • A stunning blue topaz bracelet from Colorado Pawn
Gala,” held on November 16 at Harbour Ridge Yacht & & Jewelry
Country Club. The event dazzled attendees and raised an • Stays at the Atitlan Oasis Eco Hotel & Spa on Lake
incredible $110,000 to support the museum’s mission of Atitlan, Guatemala
inspiring and educating children in the community. • Exquisite Wine Pairing Dinners for 12, courtesy of
Guests were welcomed with a signature “Shooting Star” OOO La La Life
cocktail, setting the tone for an elegant and exciting evening. The celebration continued with high-energy dancing to
During the cocktail hour, attendees enjoyed live music by the music of the Street Talk Band, bringing the evening to a
Harold Seay while exploring an array of enticing silent memorable close.
auction items. Special thanks go to our Presenting Sponsors, Marsha and
The night reached new heights with an “out-of-this- Michael Cetta, and to all the generous sponsors and attendees
world” dinner, followed by a thrilling live auction.
Highlighted items included: Shaleen Cetta, Stephen Cetta, Janice Berger, Richard Berger Children’s Museum on page 6
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 service to
Montgomery Scott LLC Honored philanthropy through time, talent and treasure.
“Thanks for Giving celebrates the extraordinary contributions
For Their Distinguished Service of our honorees and how their generous support ensures quality
end-of-life care for those we serve,” said TCH CEO Jackie
The Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation presented its Kendrick, CHPCA. “We are grateful to our honorees for caring
2024 Thanks for Giving Awards to two honorees during the so deeply about our mission to provide compassionate care
to patients and families in our
community.”
Thanks for Giving honoree Thanks for Giving Honoree Ken Feiertag with TCH CEO
Marlene K. Filer has been a Jackie Kendrick, CHPCA
fervent supporter of TCH’s
Little Treasures Pediatric Celebrities Fore Kids (CFK), Filer has facilitated more than
Palliative Care Program since $93,000 in funding for Little Treasures. Her generous support
its inception in 2014. Under has provided much-needed financial assistance to families caring
her direction as co-founder
and president of the nonprofit Hospice Foundation on page 7