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VOL. 25 NO. 9 www.seabreezepublications.com SEPTEMBER 2023

The Treasure Coast’s Premier Food And Spirits Festival Big

Taste Of Martin County Returns Oct. 10 To Atlantic Aviation

The Big Taste of Martin County is presented by Publix
Super Markets Charities, as an annual fundraising event for
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties
will be Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Atlantic
Aviation located at 2501 S.E. Aviation Way.
The premier food and spirits event returns bigger than ever,
guests will enjoy culinary treats from local restaurants, craft
breweries, and taste and sample spirits culminating in an event
like no other for a good cause. Guests will have the opportunity
to purchase VIP tables for four people including early access to
the event beginning at 5 p.m., receive a goodie bag, and extra
raffle tickets. VIP tables are limited so advance purchase is
encouraged. This exclusive event will include tastings, a silent
auction, and guests will participate in the voting process to select
their favorite menu items from area restaurants.

Taste Of Martin County on page 3 Doug Capen, Dan Capen and Jeff Capen Elsie Stewart, Andy Rose, Susan Majette, Matthew Billitti, Carla Gubernick
The High-Flying Dirty Flight Suit Party Returns

To The Stuart Air Show!

The countdown is on for the exciting 2023 Stuart The TD Bank Dirty Flight
Air Show, one of the Treasure Coast’s largest and most Suit Party takes place in the
anticipated events, returning to Stuart’s Witham Field VIP area at Witham Field on
on Nov. 10 to 12. Friday, Nov. 10 and includes
The Stuart Air Show is proud to announce that TD front row center seating from
Bank will once again sponsor the always entertaining which to view the military
TD Bank Dirty Flight Suit Party. This twilight event is a jets, breathtaking aerobatics
must-see for fans of all ages and includes breathtaking and fireworks. It includes a
nightime aerobatics followed by a stunning fireworks F22 day fantastic catered menu, open
display. The Friday night event is the traditional kickoff bar and a meet and greet
to the Veterans Day weekend of exhilarating aviation family fun. with pilots and performers.
Dewey Vinaya, president of the Stuart Air Show, is excited to have TD Bank back Seating is extremely limited,
as one of its major sponsors. “The Stuart Air Show is the ultimate community event. It and tickets must be purchased
doesn’t happen without the incredible support we receive from our corporate partners online in advance.
including TD Bank. We love them.” In addition to the Dirty Aeroshell night
Trisha Hawthorne is the vice president of TD Bank and is equally elated with the Flight Suit Party, General
partnership. “This is our way to give back on this special occasion to honor and show Admission tickets to Friday night’s event are also available for purchase starting at just $30.
appreciation for veterans’ service and sacrifice. At TD, we pride ourselves on showing
up and supporting the communities in which we live and work.” Stuart Air Show on page 3
On The Water For A Cause

Special Olympics Florida
Hosts Its Regional Surfing

Competition At Cocoa Beach

On July 15, Special Olympics Florida held its Central
Region Regional Surf Competition at Alan Shepard Park,
in Cocoa Beach.
About 35 Special Olympics Florida surfers turned out
to compete, showing off their skills to their families and other spectators. The weather Special Olympics Florida
cooperated, producing terrific waves for the surfers to ride. provides year-round sports
The surfers competed for ribbons and a chance to participate in the Special Olympics training and competition,
Surfing Championships at Cocoa Beach on Aug. 26. Many thanks to all the coaches crucial health screenings,
and volunteers who helped make this happen! and leadership training
programs to Martin County
residents and all Floridians
with intellectual and
developmental disabilities. All programs are offered free of charge and our sports
programs accommodate all ability levels.
We are finishing our summer sports – surfing, stand-up paddleboard, swimming, and
bowling – and are transitioning to our fall sports – powerlifting, softball, gymnastics,
and golf. Special Olympics Florida serves 60,000 athletes statewide. Our Central

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