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Big Brothers Big Sisters’ from page 1 Bar & Shrimp House, Kyle G’s, Twisted Tuna, Berry Fresh, Seabreeze Publications,
The Gafford, O Gourmet French Bistro & Catering, and Hubbard Media, My
delighted hundreds of attendees. The jet hanger was a great Ellie’s Deli to name a few. Living Magazine, and the
setting for this fundraiser under an airplane hangar. Nearly All attendees were invited to vote on their favorites. Coast 101.3FM radio.
500 people attended from the community to support Big The winners were: Best Soup – Twisted Tuna, Best Salad About Big Brothers Big
Brothers Big Sisters. – Cypress on Ocean, Best Appetizer – Martin County High Sisters Of Palm Beach
There was wall to wall food and drinks by over 30 School Culinary Institute, Best Entrée – Drift at Hutchinson And Martin Counties
restaurants throughout Martin County sampling and serving Shores Resort & Spa, Best Dessert – O Gourmet French Big Brothers Big Sisters
up bites of their signature dishes. A few of the participating Bistro, Best Drink – Babe Wine, and Best Presentation – (BBBS) provides children
restaurants were Bobby Rubino’s Place for Ribs, The Dolphin Martin County High School Culinary Institute. facing adversity, aged 6
The community came together for an evening of fun, to 18, with volunteer mentors who serve as positive role
food, craft beer, wine, and music by The Shakers. Emceed models. Since 1986 the organization has provided mentors
by Virginia Sinicki (a former Big Sister) from the KVJ Show to children in Martin County and since July 2010 in Palm
on 97.9 WRMF, the entertainment kept the music going all Beach County. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA)
night long. By the end of the evening guests were dancing. recognized the Martin County organization in 2007 as one
The silent auction and raffles were a big hit as many bids were of the 35 best performing agencies nationwide. Visit www.
online and mobile this year with many sought-after prizes mentorbig.org to learn more.
from places like hotel stays, theme parks, Southwest Airline Photos by Liz McKinley
tickets, and many more. For an upgrade, guests enjoyed the
“Big Experience” a VIP area with table seating with a special
Maritza Soto, Randa Battiste, Brandi Muensterman, Betsy food display by O Gourmet French Bistro.
Argraves and Heather Covell The evening brought together everyone for an incredible
cause as the Big Taste of Martin County supported their
mission to create and support one-to-one mentoring
relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth
throughout Palm Beach and Martin counties. The event raised
over $60,000 allowing Big Brothers Big Sisters to continue
to impact lives of young children of our community.
“We are grateful to everyone in the community for giving
their support. This event helps us raise needed donations and
awareness for our children,” says Yvette Flores, CEO of Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties.
Sereta Gregory, Ann Bausch, Sophia Van Etten, Demi Sponsors included: Publix Super Market Charities, Stuart
O’Connor and Alyson Swartz Jet Center, Macy’s, Philip DeBerard – Injury Attorney,
Wallace Auto Group, Culver’s, FPL, Southern
Eagle Distributing, Stuart Jet Center, Rick
Carroll Insurance, Avonda Wealth Management
of Raymond James, Sunbelt Rentals, Feiertag
Financial Group, Byers Auto, Bayview
Construction, Independent Financial Solutions,
Crary Buchanan, Treasure Coast Estate Buyers,
Edward Jones, Land Rover-Treasure Coast,
South Florida Orthopedics & Sports Medicine,
Freedom Waste Services, Go Local Electric,
The Boardwalk, and Green and Free Thrift.
Ed Bee table Media Sponsors: Stuart Magazine, Local Dines,

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