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VOL. 24 NO. 9 www.seabreezepublications.com SEPTEMBER 2022
Stuart Air Show Set For Nov. 12 To 13
By Jackie Holfelder
Who doesn’t love the thrill of seeing sleek planes and breathtaking pilot
demonstrations?
Luckily, the Stuart Air Show, the biggest event on the Treasure Coast, is headed
back to Witham Field the weekend of Nov. 12 to 13.
The theme of this year’s show is “Celebrating Aviation: Honoring its Past and
Inspiring its Future.”
Nov. 10 is a special event for local students. Hundreds of area school children will
be hosted at a STEM programming day and will meet pilots, air crews, meteorologists
and others in the science, aviation and public safety industries.
This is the first time the Stuart Air Show has planned such an exciting and inspiring
day and everyone is anticipating it with great excitement. More details will be available
soon.
Nov. 12 and 13 are actual show days, with gates opening at 9 a.m. for displays, Photo provided by Stuart Air Show
vendors and children’s activities. The Air Show takes place on both days from
approximately 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Times are tentative.) Stuart Air Show on page 3
Helping People Succeed’s
White Shirt Night Event Honors Veterans
Summer in Martin County brings one of our favorite events: White Shirt Night, the
colorful and joyful fundraiser that benefits Helping People Succeed.
For over 10 years, Taste Casual Dining in Hobe Sound has welcomed some of the Treasure
Coast’s premier artists to an evening in which they paint original expressions of their own
unique art on white shirts, aprons, tote bags and caps.
This year, those award-winning artists – who donated the gift of their time and talent –
were Susan Clifford, Laura DeBerard, Sharon Ferina, Barbara Lyons, Don MacIntosh, Dan
Mackin, Pamela Patterson, Diane Raymond, Sue Ann Mosley Saleeby, Marian Vitale and
Theresa Krueger Woleslagle.
Premier Event sponsors were Celebrities Fore Kids, Inc. sponsored by Marlene K. Filer
and a contribution honoring the memory of Sue Herskowitz; VIP Reception sponsors included
Seacoast Bank, CarMax, Mary Kay Buckridge, EW Consultants and Karine Rich – honoring
the memory of loved ones; Artist “Painting” sponsors were Marcia Benson – Realtor with
Berkshire Hathaway, Donna E. DeMarchi, Esq. of The Eberst Law Firm, Jenkins Landscape
Company and Kim Boosinger; and the It’s for the Kids sponsor was NisAir Air Conditioning.
Beautiful silent auction baskets were decorated by Vicki Davis, Martin County Supervisor
of Elections, with one more breathtaking than the next. There was something for every taste. Veterans were honored with special medals.
During the evening, military veterans – who received a 50 percent discount off the entry fee
– wore special medals given to them by Helping People Succeed in recognition of their service. White Shirt Night on page 4
Big Taste Of Martin County Returns
Oct. 11 To Atlantic Aviation
The Treasure Coast’s Premier Food And Spirits catered VIP party will include tastings, a silent auction, and guests will participate in the
voting process to select their favorite menu items from area restaurants.
Festival Is Becoming Bigger And Brighter The community will come together for an evening of fun, food, spirits, music and
more at the “Big Taste.” It will feature delicious foods from local restaurants, featuring
The Big Taste of Martin County is presented by Publix Super Markets Charities, as an appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. Guests will experience an array of craft beer from
annual fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties
will be Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Atlantic Aviation located at 2501 S.E.
Aviation Way.
The premier food and spirits event returns in-person and bigger than ever, guests will
enjoy culinary treats from local restaurants, craft breweries, and taste and sample spirits
culminating in an event like no other for a good cause. This year’s theme is Giving Kids
a Brighter Future. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase VIP tables of four people
including early access to the event beginning at 5 p.m., receiving a goodie bag and extra
raffle tickets. VIP tables are limited so advance purchase is encouraged. This exclusive
Big Taste Of Martin County on page 3