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VOL. 21 NO. 12 www.seabreezepublications.com DECEMBER 2019

The Dolphin Bar And Shrimp House’s Golf Tournament

Fundraiser Will Help Provide Thousands With Holiday Meals

The first ever Dolphin Bar and Shrimp House Golf where their next meal
Tournament Fundraiser was a tremendous success that is coming from.”
will help thousands of families who struggle with hunger The winning team
enjoy a traditional holiday meal this year. All proceeds of the tournament
were donated to Treasure Coast Food Bank where they’ll was the Edward Jones
be used to help provide more than 5,700 Treasure Coast Investment Dream
families with all the fixings for a traditional holiday meal. Team. Teammates
Twenty teams braved a soggy afternoon to play in the Ted Tavolario, Randy
sold-out tournament held on Oct. 26 at The Shores of McCroby , Ray Mason Cremasco and Gabriel
North River Club in Stuart. The day ended with an awards Davies, and Steve Ghazel
ceremony, raffles and banquet at The Dolphin Bar and Elliot shot a 12 under
Shrimp House’s beautiful waterfront venue. par in the best ball scramble. McCroby also won the prize
The fundraiser was embraced by people and businesses Kristin Kalinowski, Andrea Dawedeit, Mary Beth Cunnane, for the longest drive of the day.
in the community, notably, Ken Duke and Friends Celebrity and Joseph Cunnane The award for closest to the pin went to Sevan Hashas.
Pro-Am. PGA Golf Professional and philanthropist Ken And Gabriel Ghazel impressed the crowds with the biggest
Duke created the nonprofit to support local and national and Brian Kelly, for making us a part of it,” said Judith shot of the day on hole No. 12. He shot a hole in one on
organizations. Cruz, president and CEO of Treasure Coast Food Bank. the par-3, 127-yard hole.
“This was a fantastic event at two beautiful venues, “Hunger is a constant for some people in our community, Players and friends who attended the awards banquet
and we’re so grateful to The Dolphin Bar and Shrimp and it’s especially heartwarming to have support like this
House and its management team, Dustin Spadavecchia for improving the lives of those who don’t always know The Dolphin Bar on page 2
Volunteers In Medicine Clinic Stuart Boat Show

Annual Gala Jan. 10, 11 And 12, 2020

Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) Clinic is preparing for its Martin County for 15 years and feel that charitable giving For 46 years the
annual gala to be held on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. is an investment in one’s community. VIM couldn’t agree Stuart Boat Show
This year marks the clinic’s 20th gala event. What better more and is very pleased to have Mike and Linda chairing has been one of
way to celebrate this milestone than to go back in time to the the upcoming event. Martin County’s best
Roaring ‘20s with this year’s theme, Speakeasy! Once you VIM provides quality healthcare and medications to the events for boating
enter the speakeasy – password is required – get ready for a uninsured and working poor individuals unable to afford enthusiasts and
night of giggle water, dinner, dancing and gambling. these services who are often invisible and excluded. The families to attend.
This year’s chairs, Mike and Linda Evans, have lived in proceeds raised from the gala will directly support our 10,000- The show, tucked under the Roosevelt Bridge, has
plus patient visits, referrals, and provide enjoyed tremendous success not just selling boats
medications at no cost to the patients. and boating equipment but also success for the
VIM depends on its medical and show’s owner, the not-for-profit, Marine Industry
nonmedical volunteers to keep the clinic Association of the Treasure Coast (MIATC). With
running. Through the community support operating expenses less than 7 percent, MIATC puts
and yearly gala, VIM continues to help back as much as it can into the communities it serves.
those in need. Recent figures on recreational boating statistics
Sponsorship packages and gala tickets from the National Marina Manufactures Association
are available and can be obtained by calling (NMMA) shows the state of Florida generates $3.2
(772) 463-4128, Ext. 216 or visiting the billion in annual boating related sales resulting in an
website: www.vimclinic.net or email: economic impact for District 18, which includes both
gala@vimclinic.net. Martin and St. Lucie counties, of $1.3 billion. Florida
About Volunteers In Medicine Clinic is a boater’s paradise with 1,197 miles of coastline
Volunteers in Medicine Clinic is a and another 11,000 miles of rivers and streams.
nonprofit healthcare safety net for eligible MIATC is composed of members in Martin, St.
uninsured Martin County residents, serving Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties who are
the community since 1995. Its dedicated to the promotion of pleasure boating and its
staff of 100 volunteer medical related industries through education of their members
and lay professionals, 12 and the boating public. For the past 30-plus years,
employees, along with MIATC, along with the Marine Industries Association
c ommuni t y part ne rs, of Florida, lobbies for recreational boating and water
provide comprehensive and quality. They have been instrumental in securing
compassionate medical care government and public support to improve the water
at no charge. To learn more,
visit www.vimclinic.net or Stuart Boat Show on page 2
call (772) 463-4128.