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VOL. 25 NO. 2 www.seabreezepublications.com FEBRUARY 2023
Taste Of Little Italy Celebrates 16th Anniversary
At Tradition Square In Port St. Lucie
The Treasure Coast’s Largest “It’s an honor to share old traditions and create new memories
Italian Festival with all the families that come out as we celebrate our heritage
Via Productions Inc., announced and the accomplishments of Italians and Italian Americans,”
the return of the Taste of Little Italy said Jerry Somma, cofounder and producer of the festival.
celebrating its 16th Anniversary on Cheers to the next 16 years, we will offer new areas for the
Feb. 17 to 19. The cultural festival festival. The Aperol Spritz Piazza and the Voga Prosecco and
known for the Italian ambience, Bellini Lounge, a great place to relax and enjoy the sights and
national Italian American sounds of the Taste of Little Italy.
entertainers, and authentic food will be offering free admission Experience national and local chefs that come out to the
to thank the community for all the years of support. The Taste of Little Italy and demonstrate how to cook specialty
festival will be held in Tradition Square. The Taste of Little Italian dishes. This year, The La Cucina Galbani cooking stage
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Italy is the Treasure Coast’s largest Italian festival. entertainment, food, family fun, and more served up will be something for everyone to enjoy. The Galbani “kitchen”
Festival hours throughout the weekend are: Friday, 4 Italian-style! Each year, the Taste of Little Italy draws will be filled with nationally known chefs like most notable,
to 10 p.m.; Saturday,11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 three generations of families on the Treasure Coast with a Galbani Celebrity Chef Marco Sciortino from the hit TV show
a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission and parking are free. promise to offer something special for everyone to enjoy and Come Dine with Me, and YouTube favorite Anthony Acampa
Now in its 16th year, the Taste of Little Italy presented remember as they create memorable moments together that
by Galbani Cheese, promises a weekend filled with last a lifetime. Taste Of Little Italy on page 3
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Harbour Ridge Mah Jongg Tournament Will Benefit
The Education Foundation Of Martin County
By Jackie Holfelder A sumptuous lunch prepared
In only four short years, the Harbour Ridge Mah Jongg by the skilled Harbour Ridge
Tournament has become one of the most popular events of chefs will be served from 12:30
the season – a sellout every year. This year’s event on March to 1:20 p.m., and play resumes at
3 is sure to be a repeat success. 1:30 p.m.
Since its lauded debut in 2020 under the expert guidance An awards ceremony wraps up
and leadership of Lois McGuire, a resident of the upscale the day’s events at 3:45 p.m.
community, longtime supporter of Education Foundation of The $75 entry fee includes
Martin County (EFMC), and now foundation board member, cash prizes, breakfast and lunch,
the event is more eagerly anticipated every year. awards, and valet parking at the
Mah Jongg is so popular around the world that it has its clubhouse.
own special day of recognition on Aug. 1. And that even Enrollment is limited to 100,
though it’s called National Mah Jongg Day, it is – in fact – with no cancellations accepted
celebrated internationally.
Registration and continental breakfast kick things off at 9:30 Harbour Ridge Mah Jongg MaryLou Owen, Edwardine Tasco and Annette Theriault, Lois McGuire and
a.m., followed by rules review and morning play at 10:30 a.m. on page 7 Kathy Tierney Carolyn Caiola
2024 Voting
We did it! With your Due to state legislative changes, vote by mail requests
help, the 2022 elections are must be renewed after each general election cycle. If you
now successfully behind want to vote by mail through 2024, you must renew your
us and we have started request.
tackling our “2023 To Do Here are some important facts regarding voting by mail:
List” in preparation for the • Vote by mail requests are only valid through one general
2024 presidential elections. election cycle;
The 2022 general • Vote by mail ballots cannot be forwarded. To mail
election boasted Martin a ballot to a different address call the elections office at
County’s largest mid- (772) 288-5637 or visit MartinVotes.gov and click on the
term election turnout with Vote by Mail tab;
77,907 voters participating. • You can verify your voted ballot was received at
Because of you, Martin County’s turnout was the fifth MartinVotes.gov on the “Track Your Ballot” tab or call the
highest in the state with 65.4 percent voters casting ballots elections office at (772) 288-5637;
vs. the state average of 53.67 percent. You make us proud • Florida is a no excuse state. Voters do not need a reason
to live in Martin County! to request a vote by mail ballot;
• All vote by mail ballots
must be received at the
elections office by 7 p.m. on
Election Day;
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ballot intake stations are has a close race.
available in the elections Request your vote by mail ballot today!
office and early voting Vicki Davis,
sites; Martin County Supervisor of Elections