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VOL. 22 NO. 10 www.seabreezepublications.com OCTOBER 2020

Historic Number Of Military Jets To Fill Skies

On Veterans Day Weekend At The Stuart Air Show

The Stuart Air Show is back in
2020 to highlight performances
from more elite military fighter
jets than ever before. This beloved
regional event was sidelined last
year by heavy flooding, which
was preceded by the tragic pre-show crash of Dr. Joseph
Masessa. The Stuart Air Show is returning to the skies Nov.
7 and 8.
This year, in addition to assembling rare aerial military will enjoy the A-10 “Thunderbolt II” Demo Team, F-16 Runway 5K” is back by popular demand, allowing runners
performers, we will be honoring the memory of air show “Viper” Demo Team, F-22 “Raptor” Demo Team, and F-35 the chance to race through Martin County Airport in the hours
performer, Dr. Joseph Masessa, who passed away when his “Lightning II” Demo Team. before the show on Sunday, Nov. 8. Runners will watch the
plane crashed at Witham Field hours before the 2019 show Not all the excitement will be exclusively in the air! sunrise over the show’s aircraft in this special experience.
was set to start. Stuart Air Show patrons will get to experience an incredible “The Masessa family looks forward to being able to
The show’s featured fighter jets are air combat aircraft that Freestyle Motocross (FMX) show, which will include a memorialize him at this special event,” says Jeff Masessa,
have not performed at the same event in the United States for motorcycle jumping over a moving aircraft. There will be Dr. Masessa’s brother. “Stuart will always be home to Joe;
the last eight years, making this year’s lineup truly something three FMX shows each day: two on the crowd’s side of the air it’s his final resting place.”
special. In addition to the U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight field and one on the tarmac. The three FMX performers will
and USASOC Black Daggers Parachute Team, spectators be Cody Elkins, TJ Tiffany, and Jerad LaRue. The “Race the Stuart Air Show on page 3
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club Recognized

For Environmental Excellence

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club is pleased to brought many benefits to their community over the past in numerous environmental projects, including conserving
announce that Audubon International is recognizing them 20 years and will continue to do so long into the future.” energy and reducing water use, utilizing integrated pest
for 20 years of certification as an Audubon International To reach certification in the Audubon Cooperative management techniques, naturalizing areas, and managing
Cooperative Sanctuary through its commitment to Sanctuary Program (ACSP) for golf courses, a course must resources in an environmentally responsible manner.
environmental stewardship and efforts to maintain a maintain a high degree of environmental quality in several Audubon International is an environmental organization
comprehensive environmental management program focused areas including: environmental planning, wildlife and dedicated to educating, assisting, and inspiring millions
on wildlife and habitat management, water conservation, habitat management, outreach and education, chemical of people from all walks of life to protect and sustain the
resource management, and outreach and education. use reduction and safety, water conservation, and water land, water, wildlife, and natural resources around them.
“We’re very proud to count Harbour Ridge Yacht quality management. After designation, courses must go In addition to businesses, Audubon International also
& Country Club among our members,” said Christine through a recertification process every three years. provides programs for golf courses, schools, communities,
Kane, CEO at Audubon International. “They made Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club is one of 868 and new developments. For more information, contact
environmentally sustainable golf course management an courses in the world to be designated as a certified ACSP Audubon International at acsp@auduboninternational.org
integral part of their operating principles long before it golf course. Through participation in the ACSP for golf, or visit their website at www.auduboninternational.org.
became an accepted option. Their leadership has already Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club has been involved
Mary’s Home Grateful For Inclusion In Baby Shower

By Jackie Holfelder recognized by the principals
Mary’s Home is delighted to be one of the fortunate of Pathfinder Financial for
honorees in The Treasure Coast’s Largest Baby Shower, the services they provide
currently being presented by the Pathfinder Financial Group to expectant and current
of Thrivent Financial. mothers in the community.
Mary’s Home, Elev8hope, Helping People Succeed, and
CareNet Pregnancy Services of The Treasure Coast are being Mary’s Home on page 3

Larry Southers donates Brianna Cruz with Brody, Rosie and Wesley making
diapers to the baby shower. donations to the baby shower.