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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;
                                                                                   • If you would like to drop
                                                                                 off a voted ballot, secure     • All vote by mail ballots are counted even if an election
                                                                                 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
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