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VOL. 24 NO. 8 www.seabreezecommunications.com DECEMBER 2019
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Stuart Boat Show
Jan. 10, 11 And 12, 2020
For 46 years the Recent figures on recreational boating statistics from for recreational boating and water quality. They have been
Stuart Boat Show has the National Marina Manufactures Association (NMMA) instrumental in securing government and public support
been one of Martin shows the state of Florida generates $3.2 billion in annual to improve the water quality of the Indian River Lagoon.
County’s best events boating related sales resulting in an economic impact for MIATC sponsors three holiday boat parades, Saturday,
for boating enthusiasts District 18, which includes both Martin and St. Lucie Dec. 7 for Martin and St. Lucie counties and Saturday,
and families to attend. counties, of $1.3 billion. Florida is a boater’s paradise Dec. 14 for Indian River County. All three boat parades
The show, tucked under with 1,197 miles of coastline and another 11,000 miles are free to participate in and watch.
the Roosevelt Bridge, of rivers and streams.
has enjoyed tremendous success not just selling boats MIATC is composed of members in Martin, St. Lucie, Singer Spotlight on page 6
and boating equipment but also success for the show’s Indian River and Okeechobee counties who are dedicated
owner, the not-for-profit, Marine Industry Association of to the promotion of pleasure boating and its related
the Treasure Coast (MIATC). With operating expenses industries through education of their members and the
less than 7 percent, MIATC puts back as much as it can boating public. For the past 30-plus years, MIATC, along Good Works
into the communities it serves. with the Marine Industries Association of Florida, lobbies
LocaL Benefit Habitat For
Humanity Of Palm
Stand Down Black Tie Gala Beach County
At The Kravis Kicked Off The
Palm Beach Season
Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz
Stand Down, celebrating 25 years, held a Black Tie Gala
on Veterans Day weekend at The Kravis Center with a VIP With ‘There’s No Place Like
Reception, silent auction, dinner and dancing hosted by Home’ 2019 Habitat Gala
The Breakers and sponsored by RBC Wealth Management,
The Cathleen McFarlane Foundation, Florida Power and
Light, Micro-Pak with Publix Supermarket Charities, Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County
Christ Fellowship, Sun Trust - Bank Palm Beach and the (HFHPBC) launched the Palm Beach season with the
City of West Palm Beach. 2019 Habitat Gala “There’s No Place Like Home”
Stand Down assists veterans and their families to avoid on Nov. 1, at The Breakers, Palm Beach. Guests were
homelessness and/or to emerge from homelessness. transported to an Oz-like experience at this exciting
There was a call to order by Tripp Rentz, Sergeant and inspirational event. Heather and Stephen Atkins
First Class, U.S. Army Green Beret; posting of colors by and Paige Lawrence served as cochairs of this highly
Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Color Guard; the national successful evening.
anthem was sung by The Sweet Talkers; there were
opening greetings by Christy Peterson, honorary chair of
the Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Board of Directors; Posting of Colors by Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Color Guard
and there was an official greeting by West Palm Beach
Mayor Keith James and the Mayor of Palm Beach County, Then an excellent video All Gave Some, Some Gave
Mack Bernard. All. This was followed by guest speaker Bruce Ciarlariello,
vice president of the Faith,
Hope, Love, Charity, Inc.
Board of Directors; and
Dr. Tom Mullins, founding
pastor of Christ Fellowship,
author, and coach who spoke
on “Stay the Course.” Ilana
Rentz shared her reflection Robert and Michelle Jacobs and Mike and Cara DeBock
of service.
Good Works on page 4
Local Benefit on page 3