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VOL. 24 NO. 2 www.seabreezepublications.com FEBRUARY 2023

Taste Of Little Italy 2024 Voting

Celebrates 16th Anniversary We did it! With your

At Tradition Square In Port St. Lucie help, the 2022 elections
are now successfully
behind us and we have
started tackling our
The Treasure Coast’s Largest “2023 To Do List” in
Italian Festival preparation for the 2024
Via Productions Inc., announced presidential elections.
the return of the Taste of Little Italy The 2022 general
celebrating its 16th Anniversary on election boasted Martin
Feb. 17 to 19. The cultural festival County’s largest mid-
known for the Italian ambience, term election turnout with
national Italian American 77,907 voters participating. Because of you, Martin
entertainers, and authentic food will be offering free County’s turnout was the fifth highest in the state with 65.4
admission to thank the community for all the years of support. percent voters casting ballots vs. the state average of 53.67
The festival will be held in Tradition Square. The Taste of percent. You make us proud to live in Martin County!
Little Italy is the Treasure Coast’s largest Italian festival. Due to state legislative changes, vote by mail
Festival hours throughout the weekend are: Friday, 4 to “It’s an honor to share old traditions and create new memories requests must be renewed after each general election
10 p.m.; Saturday,11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. with all the families that come out as we celebrate our heritage cycle. If you want to vote by mail through 2024, you
to 8 p.m. Admission and parking are free. and the accomplishments of Italians and Italian Americans,” said must renew your request.
Now in its 16th year, the Taste of Little Italy presented Jerry Somma, cofounder and producer of the festival. Here are some important facts regarding voting by mail:
by Galbani Cheese, promises a weekend filled with Cheers to the next 16 years, we will offer new areas for • Vote by mail requests are only valid through one
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entertainment, food, family fun, and more served up the festival. The Aperol Spritz Piazza and the Voga Prosecco general election cycle;
Italian-style! Each year, the Taste of Little Italy draws three and Bellini Lounge, a great place to relax and enjoy the sights • Vote by mail ballots cannot be forwarded. To mail a
generations of families on the Treasure Coast with a promise and sounds of the Taste of Little Italy. ballot to a different address call the elections office at (772)
to offer something special for everyone to enjoy and remember 288-5637 or visit MartinVotes.gov and click on the Vote
as they create memorable moments together that last a lifetime. Taste Of Little Italy on page 4 by Mail tab;

• You can verify your voted ballot was received at
Harbour Ridge Mah Jongg Tournament MartinVotes.gov on the “Track Your Ballot” tab or call the
elections office at (772) 288-5637;
• Florida is a no excuse state. Voters do not need a reason
Will Benefit The Education Foundation to request a vote by mail ballot;

• All vote by mail ballots must be received at the
Of Martin County elections office by 7 p.m. on Election Day;

• If you would like to drop off a voted ballot, secure
ballot intake stations are available in the elections office
and early voting sites;
By Jackie Holfelder • All vote by mail ballots are counted even if an election
In only four short years, has a close race.
the Harbour Ridge Mah Jongg Request your vote by mail ballot today!
Tournament has become one of Vicki Davis,
the most popular events of the Martin County Supervisor of Elections
season – a sellout every year.
This year’s event on March 3
is sure to be a repeat success.
Since its lauded debut in
2020 under the expert guidance
and leadership of Lois McGuire,
a resident of the upscale
community, longtime supporter Annette Theriault, Lois McGuire and MaryLou Owen, Edwardine Tasco and
of Education Foundation of Carolyn Caiola Kathy Tierney
Martin County (EFMC), and
now foundation board member, the event is more eagerly Mah Jongg is so popular around the world that it has its
anticipated every year. own special day of recognition on Aug. 1. And that even though
it’s called National Mah Jongg
Day, it is – in fact – celebrated
internationally.
Registration and continental
breakfast kick things off at 9:30
a.m., followed by rules review
and morning play at 10:30 a.m.

Harbour Ridge Mah Jongg
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