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VOL. 23 NO. 1 www.seabreezepublications.com JANUARY 2022

The Music Of Billy Joel By Turnstiles

Back by popular demand! The first concert of 2022 will be a favorite for all ages. The musicians in South Florida to join with him to once again pay tribute to the man he has
Turnstiles show consistently delivers an unforgettable Billy Joel concert experience which so much respect and admiration for, Billy Joel. Never intending to be an impersonator, his
met with rave reviews in 2019 in Abacoa. This energetic tribute is honest, heartfelt, and focus instead is simply on the music and delivering a faithful and completely live Billy Joel
completely live, celebrating Billy’s music in a very engaging manner. Stories about Billy’s experience to share with others. Turnstiles’ renditions of Billy’s classic songs are certain to
history and even a bit of comedy keep the concert energetic, engulfing the audience in a move the casual listener as well as the hard core “Joel fan” to their feet and have them singing
true concert experience. All of this along with multigenerational appeal draws standing along with all the classics! Now, at five years into their journey, Turnstiles has performed
ovations at every performance. These six musicians re-create Billy’s classic songs in such for hundreds of thousands of fellow Billy Joel fans, leaving them overjoyed and screaming
a faithful way, it will certainly move the casual listener as well as the hardcore “Joel fan” for more! ... And the best is yet to come as Turnstiles continues to spread the joy that only
to their feet ... singing along with all the classics! If you’re a Billy Joel fan, you’re already the timeless, classic music of Billy Joel can bring!
a Turnstiles fan!
Make plans to join us on the lawn at the Abacoa amphitheater on Saturday, Jan. 15 at
7:30 p.m. for this family-friendly event.
This event is free and open to the public – bring your chairs and blankets for an evening
of live music under the stars in the beautiful outdoor setting of Downtown Abacoa. Produced
by Legends Radio 100.3-FM and Robinson Entertainment Productions.
About Turnstiles Band
If you consider the definition of “tribute” as being an acknowledgment of respect and
admiration, you can understand what has driven Turnstiles’ band leader Tony Monaco to
form “Turnstiles.” As a young man, Tony became an inspired, lifelong fan of the piano man
and he used that inspiration to grow as a pianist, vocalist, and songwriter. As a result, Billy’s
style has been forever imprinted on his musical soul, much like that of Ray Charles and
many others have been imprinted on that of Billy Joel.
After years of performing with various original projects and cover bands, Tony decided
to form “Stormfront,” his first Billy Joel tribute back in 1993. While Stormfront played
to critical acclaim in the New York area, their career was cut short when Tony decided to
relocate to South Florida. Now, some 15 years later, Tony decided to enlist some of the finest
There’s Snow Place Abacoa Community Garden

Like Jupiter! Vertical garden towers are a great

alternative to ground level cultivation,
Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz especially for those of us with creaky
The town of Jupiter celebrated the holiday spirit in Abacoa Community Park, 1501 joints that protest at deep bending. Also,
Fredrick Small Road, for a hometown holiday event. There were character appearances the plants in the towers are out of reach to
from Queen Elsa, Princess Anna, and The Grinch. Santa and Mrs. Claus even came from the four-legged critters who like the tender
the North Pole for a meet and greet! Kids enjoyed bounce houses, a live disc jockey, plants as much as we do.
food vendors and real snow. The event ended with a holiday movie at 6:30 p.m. – The Made of sturdy polypropylene, the
Grinch (2018). towers can be rotated for maximum sun
exposure. The nearly 100 individual
pods allow for planting a wide variety
of vegetables and herbs. The towers
provide the unusual benefit of a center
vermicomposting container, which is
established at the beginning of growing
season, producing its own organic fertilizer.
Half a cup or so, about 500, of red
wrigglers (not the same as bait shops reds)
chew up the added strawier dried debris.
They are fed green plant organics, creating manure and a natural fertilizer. In watering, the
There’s Snow Place Like Jupiter! on page 4 water added to the top drains to a bottom drawer leaching minerals with it, which in turn
can be recycled for additional watering without loss of precious nutrients.
The community garden is graced with two large towers, one of which was provided
as a memorial by the family of a member who passed away – a living tribute, and one
which we treasure.
Membership, at $40 per household, is open and runs from Aug. 1 to July 31. Download
forms at https://www.abacoa.com/abacoa-community-garden or find one in the outside
mailbox at the entrance to the garden at 1022 Community Drive across from Addington
Place. There is a waiting list for independent beds at $30 for a half bed and $60 for a full
bed but, if interested, just check the box. Stop by, especially Saturday morning, to meet
us. Check out our Facebook page also!