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VOL. 25 NO. 7 www.seabreezepublications.com JULY 2023

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Palm Beach And

Martin Counties Announce Awards And Scholarships

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Palm Beach and The newly founded Florida Prepaid College Foundation
Martin Counties recently held their annual Big and Little Path to Prosperity Scholarship Program powered by FPL
Awards on Thursday, May 25, at the Manatee Lagoon. offers high school students the opportunity to receive
New this year, scholarships were awarded powered by a two-year Florida College Plan Scholarship. Eligible
Florida Power & Light (FPL). students must meet all the criteria, including being an
Amidst trophies, plaques, videos, a grilled cheese active member in the mentoring program through Big
bar, and dessert, friends, family, and supporters gathered Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties.
to cheer the bonds between “bigs” and “littles” that After a short program, the honorees gave personal,
steadfastly represents the nonprofit Big Brothers, Big heartfelt accounts about the difference the program
Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties. The awards
dinner was held to honor the successes of the BBBS Littles Big Brothers Big Sisters on page 4
and those who defend their potential.
The event was held at the Manatee Lagoon in Riviera
Beach and set the stage for smiles, laughter, hugs, Check Your
sentiment, and recognition for the Big and Little of the
Year honorees and scholarship award recipients.
“These awards celebrate critical relationships between Voter Status!
mentors and youth. This year, FPL has provided these
amazing opportunities for Littles to continue their path
to success after high school,” said Yvette Flores Acevedo, The 2024 presidential elections are just months away
CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Scholarship recipients, Jeanni Hawkins, top row: Yvette for the state of Florida. Are you ready to cast your votes
Martin Counties. Flores Acevedo, Kate Cotner, Juliet Roulhac in the three major elections scheduled for 2024? Is your
voter information current
Record-Breaking Funds Raised At The and up-to-date? Have
you checked your voter
22nd Annual Robert F. Novins Memorial status?
The dates to save and

prepare for are:
Golf Tournament And Reception • Presidential Preference
Primary – March 19,
2024
• Primary Election – Aug.
Twenty-two years ago, 20, 2024
Carson Novins, owner of Carsons • General Election – Nov.
Tavern in Stuart, and his family 5, 2024
founded the Robert F. Novins Additionally, I would encourage all registered voters
Memorial Golf Tournament and to take the time to make sure your voter information is
Reception in honor of their late up-to-date. Ask yourself these four simple, yet important
father. Each year they host this questions:
event that mirrors their dad’s • Has your address
kind and generous nature. changed?
Since 2013, Volunteers in Carson Novins and Mary • Has your name
Medicine (VIM) Clinic has been Fields changed?
the nonprofit beneficiary from • Do you need
this event. This has resulted in raising over $1 million for VIM Christie Rhea, Patsy Devine, Dr. Scott Tapper, Liz Tapper to update your
Clinic to further their mission of “Giving the Gift of Health” to and Christa Dunn signature?
Martin County neighbors in need. • Would you like to
This year was a record breaker! The 22nd Annual weekend encouraging all participants to work together to change your party?
Robert F. Novins Memorial Golf Tournament and Reception exceed all previous giving records. His love and dedication to Please visit
raised over $180,000 for Volunteers in Medicine Clinic! VIM this event and VIM Clinic’s cause was infectious and indeed www.MartinVotes.
Clinic is so grateful to Carson, his sisters Beth and Jeffrey and broke previous records! gov and click on
to all our donors, sponsors, tournament committee, volunteers The reception at Carsons Tavern is always a festive night the “Access Your Voter Information” tab located in the
and raffle and auction participants! Carson kicked off the with this year over 200 supporters coming out to celebrate. middle of the home page, fill out the prompts, and review
Over $56,000 was raised on your information. You can update your voter information
raffle baskets, live and silent at www.RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov or by calling the
auctions and the Dream Golf elections office at (772) 288-5637 for assistance.
Trip to Ireland donated by As your Martin County Supervisor of Elections, I
Celtic Golf. It was incredible consider it an honor to serve you. Please do not hesitate to
to see this group of giving, contact me with any questions or concerns as we prepare
caring people come together for the upcoming presidential election cycle.
Vicki Davis,
Record-Breaking Funds Martin County Supervisor of Elections
Raised on page 3