Page 2 - The Islander - March '25

Page 2, The Islander

Singer Profile from page 1 build ponds for the river otter and black bear habitats – in Thank you to the Wine in the Wild 2025 Premiere Sponsors:
addition to exciting milestones ahead. Sharon E. Glasrud, The Murray and Sylvana Klein Family
bites such as grilled marinated “We are beyond excited to unveil incredible new initiatives Foundation, Don and Penny Pray, George and Paula Michel,
shrimp, miniature carne asada that will help us further our mission and serve the community Town & Country Feed & Supply, Inc., Jupiter Magazine, Brian
tacos, charcuterie skewers, and on a global platform,” Kight said, alluding to the construction Marketing Group, and Shaw-Ross International Importers.
Maryland-style crab cakes. of South Florida’s largest rehabilitation flight enclosure and a Photos by Brian Marketing Group
An enticing silent auction yearlong veterinary internship program between Busch Wildlife
featured desirable items and Sanctuary and Loggerhead Marinelife Center beginning in July.
experiences such as signed “None of this would be possible without the ongoing
memorabilia from Taylor support and dedication of our community,” Kight said.
Swift, Arnold Palmer, and “Their commitment truly drives our progress, and
Lionel Messi; local excursions together, we’re building a brighter future for our wildlife
to attractions including Lion and environment.”
Country Safari and a Mets The Sixth Annual Wine in the Wild was the nonprofit’s most
Spring Training Game; and Aaron Zigelsky and ViHo the successful year yet, raising nearly $300,000, with all proceeds
even vacation packages barn owl directly benefiting Busch Wildlife Sanctuary’s mission.
including a six-night stay in The organization has been a staple in the community since
a luxury villa in Belize for eight guests and a private villa in established in 1983, providing lifesaving care to thousands of
Bali for six guests. sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals annually and invaluable
The night ended with an inspiring message from Chief environmental education to residents of all ages. For more Lloyd Schiller and Brooke Silvia Zervos and Jack
Executive Officer Amy Kight, who highlighted the many information, visit www.buschwildlife.org. Samples Wegman
additions made to the nonprofit’s state-of-the-art facility in
the last year – including a children’s playground and custom-

Donna MacKay, SallyAnn Weger, Susan Johnson, John
Ed and Juli Rutkowski Max and Joseph McNamara and Pam Evans Dana Storm, Gineen Ortega, Cindy Vofel, Sharmaine
Mirabella

Jessica Duhon, Ashleigh Walters, Katherine Shattow, Nicole
Cristie Pela and Laura Ferrick Newsted, Heather Johnston Sarah Beattie and Astrid, the red-tailed hawk

Charity event from page 1 provide four resident mothers medical care, mental health counseling, and other critical needs
and babies independent met. Since opening in 2012, the home has served over 100 women
Miles is a two-time MLB All-Star and current starting housing as they continue in and their children.
pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals. the program. About Hannah’s Home Of South Florida
“Hannah’s Home stands out for the fact that it’s local— Hannah’s Home serves Helping homeless, single, pregnant women and their babies
that was a big draw to us. We’re helping women in our own single, homeless pregnant overcome adversity, find hope, and learn to live victoriously.
community,” said Lauren Mikolas. “I think there’s nothing else women aged 18 to 30, offering As their crisis stabilizes, a rich program is offered aimed at
you should be doing with your time if not helping a mother and safety, life and relationship equipping them and their baby to flourish independently.
her baby, so, [we’re] very excited to be a part of it.” skills training, educational
For the fourth consecutive year, Nicholas A. Mastroianni II, support, parenting education,
founder of the Mastroianni Family Foundation, underwrote the spiritual development, and
event as title sponsor. Proceeds from the event come at a crucial licensed childcare. Through
time, as the organization is completing two new cottages to case management, they also
receive expert prenatal care, Dale Hedrick and Cathy Burk

Nicholas A. Mastroianni and Lisa Chitty and Becky
Jon Ledecky Zaharion

Paul and Carol Beresford
Dennis Cunningham and Tyler Cameron
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Seabreeze Publications of Central Florida. Most editorial copy is created by
the homeowners and is edited by their appointed editor.

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