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VOL. 28 NO. 10 www.seabreezecommunications.com OCTOBER 2023

Singer Spotlight

Feast Of Little Italy Returns To Abacoa To Celebrate 22 Years

Of Italian American Heritage, Culture, And Family Traditions

The Galbani Feast of Little Italy returns to Abacoa in Jupiter
for a three-day festival Nov. 3 to 5. The cultural festival known
for the Italian ambiance, national Italian American entertainers,
and authentic food will offer free admission, and this year’s theme
is celebrating Italian American Heritage and Culture.
Festival hours throughout the weekend are 4 to 10 p.m. Friday,
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Parking
is free. Admission is free.
Now in its 22nd year, the Galbani Feast of Little Italy, the
largest Italian festival in Florida, promises a weekend filled with
entertainment, food, and fun, served up Italian style! The festival
has expanded, and with more vendors than ever before, it will
continue to be the largest Italian festival in the state. Each year, the Feast of Little Italy
draws three generations of families with a promise to offer something special for everyone
to enjoy and remember as they create memorable moments together that last a lifetime.

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Singer profile local happeningS

Athletes Race For Stuart Air Show Set For

Tampa General Hospital Nov. 10 To 12

Loggerhead Triathlon Who doesn’t love the thrill of seeing
sleek planes and breathtaking pilot
demonstrations?
More than 400 athletes Luckily, the Stuart Air Show, the largest
from across the country event on the Treasure Coast, is headed back to
gathered in Jupiter, Fla., Witham Field the weekend of Nov. 10 to 12.
for the Tampa General The theme of this year’s show is
Hospital Loggerhead “Celebrating Aviation: Honoring its Past
Triathlon on Saturday, and Inspiring its Future.”
Sept. 9. Hundreds of Nov. 10 is a special event for local F16 Fighter jet, photo provided by Matt
spectators attended to students. Hundreds of area school children Haskell
support the athletes as will be hosted at a STEM programming day
they made their way and will meet pilots, air crews, meteorologists and others in the science, technology,
through the challenging engineering, aviation, and public safety industries.
race. Nov. 11 and 12 are actual show days, with gates opening at 9 a.m. for displays,
vendors, and children’s activities. The air show takes flight on both days from
Singer Profile on page 2 Dr. Laurie Rothman, Dr. Jose Lopez approximately 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Times are tentative.)
New this year, the American Veterans Traveling Tribute exhibit will be at the air
show. This exhibit showcases the Traveling Vietnam Wall and the Cost of Freedom
Tribute to Honor, Respect and Remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
There is still dynamic ticket options available so no matter what your budget or
what size your family, the Stuart Air Show can accommodate.
Purchasing early and online is the best way to save. Individual tickets are $35
per person through Oct. 31, and $40 per person at the gate.
Kids aged 6 to 18 are $10 each and age 5 and under are free.

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