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VOL. 21 NO. 9 www.seabreezepublications.com SEPTEMBER 2019

Big Taste Of Martin County Is Getting Bigger!

Newly Added VIP Tables, Online

Auction, More Restaurants,

Craft Beer And Wine

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 and
will be held Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 5:30
to 8:30 p.m. at The Stuart Jet Center.
This premier food event of the
Treasure Coast was a big success with over 700 attendees at
The Stuart Jet Center last year. Located at 2501 S.E. Aviation
Way, guests will be surrounded with the ambiance of private
jets, as the Taste of Martin County will offer new experiences 30 restaurants of all cuisines throughout and surrounding
by adding VIP tables to expand upon the event. Guests will Martin County – from Kyle G’s, Bobby Rubino’s Place for and Martin Counties. We are excited to have amazing bands,
enjoy culinary treats as local restaurants, craft breweries, Ribs, The Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House, Berry Fresh, to O new VIP table seating, and more and cannot wait to see the
taste and samples of wine will create an event like no other Gourmet French Bistro, Ellie’s Downtown Deli, and The delicious goodies the restaurants and vendors will be offering
for a good cause. Twisted Tuna to name a few. There will be so much to enjoy in our 23rd year of this event,” said Yvette Flores, CEO of
The community will come together for an evening of in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Guests will also enjoy Big Brothers Big Sisters.
fun, food, wine, music and more at the “Big Taste.” It will a chance to win fabulous prizes in the raffle! Raffle items Sponsors include: Publix Super Markets Charities, Macy’s,
feature incredible foods from local restaurants, desserts include Southwest tickets, hotel stays and lots more! Philip DeBerard, Southern Eagle Distributing, Rick Carroll
and delectable wines from across the world. Guests will “The Big Taste of Martin County is a fundraiser for Big Insurance, Avonda Wealth Management of Edward Jones,
experience an array of craft beer from local breweries such Brothers Big Sisters in support of their mission to create Byers Auto, Bayview Construction, Independent Financial
as Hop Life, Islamorada Beer Co. and Sailfish Brewing and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite
Co., a tasting and sampling of wines, liquor, and food from the potential and promise of youth throughout Palm Beach Taste Of Martin on page 2
Treasure Coast Bonito Blast Fished For A Great Cause

It was standing room only at the spacious Pirate’s Cove This year tournament organizers and volunteer boat largest bonito weighing 18.3 pounds. Paul Lankow took
Resort for the Seventh Annual TCBB fishing tournament. The captains were able to include over 100 veterans, on 28 second place and $750 with the second 18.3-pounder caught.
event entertained veterans, anglers and families fishing with dedicated boats, many of whom had never had an opportunity Third place and $250 with a 16.7-pounder was brought in
179 boats registered. At the end of the day, the tournament to fish in a fishing tournament.
raised over $70,000 for the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund Kalani Garber won first place and $1,500 with the first Treasure Coast Bonito Blast on page 3
(WVRF) and featured approximately 2,000 pounds of bonitos
which were brought in for sale with the proceeds benefiting
the WVRF.
Anglers fished out of the St. Lucie Inlet on nearly flat, calm
seas which made for great fishing. Tournament festivities
took place at Pirate’s Cove Resort in Port Salerno. In addition
to fishing there were auctions and other fundraising methods
to benefit the WVRF. The tournament was created as an event
to assist wounded veterans of armed forces servicemen and
women who began post 9/11. It has been a well-attended
event ever since its inception but has grown exponentially
in the past seven years. Junior angler winner Elizabeth Neal Junior angler winner Nick Merriman
Pup Crawl Attracts 165 Humane Society Supporters

The fifth annual Pup Crawl in downtown Stuart, themed & Barley Stuart that was reserved just for them.
“Chewrassic Bark,” brought out 165 supporters of the “Following the success of our event and their longstanding
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC), which support of our humane society, Vine & Barley Stuart is now
organizes and hosts the event annually. hosting Pups & Pints on the Patio every Tuesday to benefit
They gathered at Mulligan’s Beach House Bar before our shelter animals,” said HSTC Director of Community
strolling to Spritz City Bistro, Vine & Barley Stuart, Sneaki Outreach Courtney Zanetti. “One dollar will be donated to
Tiki and The Crafted Keg, getting drinks along the way, and the shelter for every draft beer or glass of house wine sold.
raising almost $6,000 to benefit the Palm City animal shelter. There are also dog treats for all canine customers.”
Those who walked with their dogs took advantage of a Some of the Pup Crawl guests dressed in costume to
new outdoor seating area outside Spritz City Bistro and Vine reflect the event’s “Chewrassic Bark” theme and prizes were
awarded for the best dressed.
Sponsors included Stryker
Electric & Air; Young
Professionals of Martin
County, doggieDate.net;
Wagnolia’s Pet Boutique &
Bakery, and Tito’s Handmade
Vodka. Bug donning a triceratops
costume (Owner is Kathy Ryanne Bentley and
Pup Crawl on page 6 LaMartina.) Delilah