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VOL. 23 NO. 11 www.seabreezepublications.com NOVEMBER 2021

10th Anniversary Of Dancing With

The Martin Stars Raises $115,511

The 10th anniversary of director, and event coordinator, recruited ten previous stars
Dancing with the Martin Stars, who paired up as five competing teams. A professional dance
the signature fundraiser for the coach trained each couple for the competition.
Martin County Healthy Start Participating dancers were: Cheree Ramirez and Rachel
Coalition, was a spectacular Terlizzi, coached by Marianella Tobar; Rosi Shepard and
evening with previous star Casey Cass, coached by Craig Calvin; Shaun Kelly and
alumni headlining the show. Randy Pennington, coached by Marianella Tobar; Maggie
The event was held at Slobasky and Fabi Gonzalez, coached by Bob Murray; and
the Starstruck Performing Andrea Levy and Patty Morris, coached by Leah Landau.
Arts Center on Sept. 25. The 2017 overall champion and top fundraiser, Dr.
Livestream tickets to watch Brian Moriarty, participated as a judge and entertained the
the show online were also audience with his positive, humorous comments on the stars’
available for the first time. performances. World champion ballroom dancers Yusuf
In past years, stars were Mihaylov and Elena Simonova, rounded out the judges
paired with a professional panel. Both are originally from Russia and have multiple
dance instructor to learn and championship titles and have participated with Dancing with
perform a dance. To celebrate the Martin Stars since its inaugural year.
the 10th anniversary, Aubrey Dancing with the Martin Stars 2021 stars, coaches, judges, professional dancers and Healthy
Campbell, associate executive Start staff 10th Anniversary on page 3
Families And Community Come Together

To Honor Babies Gone Too Soon

On Saturday, Oct. 9 Madison’s Miracles, a nonprofit
helping families who have suffered a pregnancy or infant
loss, held their Fifth Annual Remembrance Walk and 5K
Run for babies gone too soon. With over 340 runners and
walkers, this race had one of the highest participation rates of
all the 5K events on the Treasure Coast. The race was held in
Stuart, Fla., at Memorial Park with a course which showcased
the downtown area and businesses. There were a variety of
vendors and an informational booth that was run by volunteers
of labor and delivery nurses from Cleveland Clinic Martin
and Cleveland Clinic Tradition. They showcased a cuddle
cot and how it was used in their hospitals. Many families
Brandon Briganti, Jessica Briganti, Christina Stamper, Chris
Families And Community Come Together on page 5 Stamper Anne Warner and John Kelmer
Humane Society Of The Treasure Coast

Hosts The Purr-Fect Event

Supporters of the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast Outdoors, guests sampled wine and light bites from
who were looking to connect through cats and wine found these Florida-based wineries: Secret Gardens Winery &
the “purr-fect” event. The Kitty Catalina Wine Mixer was Farm in Sebring, Quantum Leap Winery in Orlando and
recently held in the Palm City shelter’s Memorial Garden San Sebastian Winery in St. Augustine. Inside the shelter,
and raised nearly $2,000 to benefit the animals. In addition, supporters cuddled cats and kittens that were available for
two cats were adopted during the event. adoption. Cat adoption fees were waived during the event.
“This event gave
supporters an opportunity to
mix and mingle with friends
and felines while enjoying
samples of Florida wines,”
said Courtney Zanetti, the
humane society’s community
outreach director. “Of course, Neda and Rick Story, Tracy Steffen and Kathy Benkovich
the cats themselves were the
main attraction.” Humane Society on page 4