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VOL. 25 NO. 11 www.seabreezepublications.com NOVEMBER 2023

12th Anniversary Of Dancing With

The Martin Stars Raises Over $200,000

Driving rhythms, fast-paced footwork, and sky-high Carol Briseno The goal was to win enough votes from a judges’ panel
enthusiasm enthralled the audience at the 2023 Dancing and Jang Don to claim bragging rights as the Dancing with the Martin Stars
with the Martin Stars, the signature fundraising event of the danced their way Champion 2023.
Martin County Healthy Start Coalition. to a resounding Dr. Brian Moriarty, owner and president of Loving
Healthy Start, which offers support and education to championship Chiropractic of Stuart; Megan Acosta, former ballroom dancer
pregnant women and infants, celebrated its 12th anniversary at the 2023 and instructor turned realtor for Brokers Choice Realty;
of the popular event on Sept. 23 at the Lyric Theatre in Dancing with and Dmitriy Kuzmenko, owner and professional ballroom
downtown Stuart. the Martin Stars instructor at In Motion Ballroom served as judges. Mike
The sellout event was a resounding success, raising more competition to Gonzalez, a 2018 Star alumni, emceed the event for the third
than $200,000 to support essential programs in Martin County benefit Martin year in a row.
that help ensure every baby is born healthy, every mother is County’s Healthy Carol Briseno of Martin County Parks & Recreation and
supported, and every father is involved. Start Coalition. her dancing partner Jang Don walked away with top honors
The format for the evening included a dynamic, local The event raised and the coveted trophy for highest combined scores in both
cast of nine Martin County “celebrities,” each paired with a mor e t han dancing and fundraising.
professional dance instructor. These brave, novice dancers $200,000 for the In addition to Carol and Jang, these dancers also brought
not only put their best foot forward to shine on the dance Healthy Start the audience to a pitch of enthusiasm: Noel Thomas, CEO
floor, but were also tasked with raising funds from friends, Coalition and its of Zero Trafficking, paired with Cheri Shanti Garcia; Joan
neighbors and business colleagues through sponsorships, mission to ensure that every baby is born healthy, every
ticket sales and contributions. mother is supported, and every father is involved. 12th Anniversary Of Dancing on page 3
Zweben Law Group Embarks On A Decade Of Generosity:

10th Annual Bike Drive To Benefit United Way Holiday Project

In a remarkable milestone of a decade-long commitment For the 10th year in a Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House in Jensen Beach. Tickets for
to helping Martin County families, the Zweben Law Group row, Zweben Law Group this magical evening are $40 in advance and $50 at the door,
proudly announces its 10th annual partnership with United is partnering with United covering one drink and delectable appetizers. Secure your
Way of Martin County for the Zweben Law Group Bike Way of Martin County tickets online at UnitedWayMartin.org/Bike.
Drive. This cherished initiative aims to bring extra holiday on the Zweben Law Gene Zweben, founder of Zweben Law Group,
joy to local families facing financial challenges by gifting Group Bike Drive to expressed the significance of this initiative, stating,
300 brand-new bikes to children in need through the United make the holidays extra “Every child remembers their first new bike because it
Way Holiday Project. special for local families represents more than just a gift – it embodies freedom,
Launch Event: Bike Drive Kickoff Party struggling to make ends marks a rite of passage, and enables transportation to
To kick off this heartwarming endeavor, Zweben Law meet. Pictured left to school for some children.”
Group invites the community to join them at the Bike Drive right, Tara Zweben and
Kickoff Party on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Gene Zweben Zweben Law Group Embarks on page 6
Loxa-Lucie Initiative Secures Second Parcel For Protected

Ecological Corridor In Hobe Sound

An innovative and ambitious plan to create a permanently acres between and including
protected ecological corridor in south Martin County between Jonathan Dickinson State
the Loxahatchee and St. Lucie rivers has taken a significant Park and the Atlantic Ridge
step forward with a second land acquisition along Bridge Road Preserve State Park.
in Hobe Sound. “We’re especially proud
The Conservation Fund, a member of the Loxa-Lucie that the land purchase was
Headwaters Initiative, has closed on a 20-acre tract on made possible solely through
the south side of Bridge Road in Hobe Sound. This piece
of land is another critical component to the Loxa-Lucie Loxa-Lucie Initiative
vision for conserving a landscape spanning nearly 70,000 Secures on page 3

The headwaters of the Loxahatchee River are beautiful but need attention if we are to preserve
their environmental importance.