Page 10 - Hobe Sound Reflections - January '23

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RE/MAX Of Stuart Renames Furthermore, the Florida

Florida Cracker House Cracker House is now a
flexible space for weekly
Exhibit With Major Upgrades workshops, guest speakers,
and a second birthday
On Thursday, Dec. 8, The Children’s Museum of party room. The Children’s
the Treasure Coast (TCM) celebrated the renaming and Museum is now able to
improvements of one of its original exhibits: the Florida accept additional birthday
Cracker House. Jennifer Atkisson-Lovett and her RE/ parties on the weekends.
MAX of Stuart team have signed up for another 10 years The Florida Cracker
as the naming sponsor, bringing their total support to date House exhibit, one of the
to over $150,000! RE/MAX of Stuart’s support brings original four exhibits when
exciting new elements and upgraded exhibits. The Children’s Museum
Most notably are the Big Blue Blocks. A favorite in opened in 2008, is proudly
major children’s museums, children have an opportunity sponsored by RE/MAX of
to test their architectural, engineering, and construction Stuart. With their continued
skills. Made out of waterproof industrial foam, museum support, The Children’s
guests have already been constructing houses, creating Museum is able to add new
tracks to move the balls, and building large walls. The life and purpose into this Lynn Croft, Jordan Carr, Brandi Pearson, Jennifer Atkisson-Lovett, Julie Albert, Kasia
“blocks” are a breakthrough play space concept designed visitor favorite. Over the D’Auria, Patti Hancock, Dominique Bravoco Donoghue, Tammy Calabria, Denise Slovak,
to encourage child-directed free play. Benefits include years RE/MAX of Stuart Cece Frost and Katie Makemson
problem solving, creativity, and social skills. has continued to support
In addition to the Big Blue Blocks, there is a new events and educational programs. They have also anniversary and we put out a challenge to our agents that
Everglades-themed sensory wall, a see-through wall that provided guest speakers and conducted a sales activity if they could help us raise $25,000 for the museum then
teaches visitors what happens behind the walls in their for our summer camp program. The Children’s Museum we would match it up to $25,000! It was a huge success
own homes, and a large flat screen TV for presentations. would like to thank Jennifer Atkisson-Lovett and her team and we raised $100,000 during that campaign! Since then,
of realtors. One day she may hire a realtor that “sold” the my children grew up going to the museum from babies
Florida Cracker House. to even teens. In fact, my son completed his Eagle Scout
Jennifer Atkisson-Lovett, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Project at TCM in 2021! We are honored to be able to
of Stuart explains how their support of The Children’s give back to our community once again by renewing
Museum began: our naming rights to the Florida Cracker House and are
“RE/MAX of Stuart began their support and excited to see it evolve and change into a space for even
relationship with TCM in 2005 … it was our 25th more children to learn about houses, construction and
more! I truly believe in everything the museum does for
our community from bringing a safe place to play, to a
place to learn about our ecosystem, industries, history
and more! I love that we have this amazing resource right
here in Jensen Beach, and I encourage all of you to go
check out the amazing things they are doing day in and
day out for the children in our community and beyond!”
The Children’s Museum is very grateful for the
continued support of RE/MAX of Stuart and their
contribution allows the museum to continue to evolve
and remain relevant.
The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast
continues to grow and flourish each year and we are
excited about the exhibits still to come. If you would like
to participate or would like more information about future
projects on the horizon, please feel free to contact Katie
Makemson, project manager, at (772) 225-7575, Ext. 205.
We look forward to seeing you playing and learning at
The Children’s Museum.
Photos by Sevin Bullwinkle
Tammy Calabria and Jennifer Atkisson-Lovett

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