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Sister cities, Hobe Sound and Tequesta plan a partner-ship of two major business entities by merging the Tequesta Business Association (TBA) with the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce (HSCC.)

Several months ago, a steering committee with rep re s en ta t i ve s from both organi-zations, as well as the Village of Tequesta Mayor, Abby Brennan, began meeting to ascertain the most effective way to encourage businesses from both communities to co-oper-ate and flourish.

In a partnership Agreement it was stated that, “Tequesta sits in an exciting location geographically as the gateway between Martin County and metropolitan West Palm Beach. The Hobe Sound Chamber can effectively serve this charming suburb by providing the support and framework of an established business advocacy group while maintaining the unique identity of the Tequesta business community.”

The independent Tequesta Business Association was created in 2017. By partnering with the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce it will gain the infrastructure to properly serve the area businesses. This partnership allows

the Chamber to grow while sup-porting a business sector within reach yet often over-looked. The pri-mary goal is to provide a steering committee within

the HSCC that focuses on enhancing the visibility of businesses located in and around Tequesta while pro-moting the Village as a sister-destination to Hobe Sound, Stuart and surrounding areas. Regardless of geo-graphical location, the Hobe Sound Chamber, its leader-ship and members take great pride in promoting each other and conducting business with fellow members. This sense of community and commitment is a culture that the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce brings to the Tequesta community.”

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Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce Calendar

August-October 2019 n August Meetings n

Wednesday, August 7th AMBASSADORS MEETING/

RIBBON CUTTING 12:00pm at Arrow Title,

1111 SE Federal Highway, Ste. 110, Stuart

Tuesday, August 13th and 27th HOBE SOUND TOASTMASTERS MEETING

7:00-9:00pm Hobe Sound Bible College, 2nd floor classroom

11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound Open to Chamber members and the public.

Call Jan Otten at 772-546-4724 for information

Monday, August 19th BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

5:30pm at the Chamber Office

Thursday, August 22nd GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

8:30am at Hobe Sound Chamber Office 8958 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound RSVP Required, Seating is Limited

No fee to attend Register online: www.hobesound.org

n August Events n

Friday, August 2nd, 9th, 23rd, and 30th SCORE COUNSELING

10:00am-1:00pm Free Business Consulting at the Chamber Office

Visit www.treasurecoast.score.org to schedule an appointment

Thursday, August 8th MONTHLY CHAMBER BREAKFAST

8:00-9:15am at Miles Grant Country Club 5101 SE Miles Grant Road, Stuart

Guest Speaker State Representative MaryLynn Magar Sponsored by Treasure Coast Food Bank

Advance RSVP: $14 Members/$17 Non-members No RSVP: $17 Members/$22 Non-members

No Shows will be billed Register online at www.hobesound.org

Tuesday, August 13th NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION LUNCH

12:00-1:30pm at Hobe Sound Chamber Office John H. Filer Boardroom

8958 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound Sponsored by First Citizens Bank/Tequesta

No fee to attend, RSVP Required Register online www.hobesound.org

Wednesday, August 21st NIBBLES & NETWORKING LUNCH

12:00-1:30pm Miles Grant Country Club

5101 SE Miles Grant Road, Stuart Sponsored by 2JData

$25.00 / No Shows Will Be Billed RSVP online www.hobesound.org

Wednesday, August 28th BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

5:30pm-7:00pm The Sheridan at Hobe Sound

5785 SE Pinehurst Trail, Hobe Sound $10 Members/$15 Non-members/$5 Social Members

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With the departure of former Chamber CEO, Angela Hoffman, a nominating committee was appointed by the Board of Directors’ President.

They received many qualifying and outstanding resumes. Committee Chair, Scott Parsons, stated, “Among the top 3 picks one resume stood out from the rest meeting the criteria the committee set for the stan-dard for hiring a new CEO. Lainey Muenich was offered the position and has accepted. Lainey comes to us with an extensive background in marketing and event man-agement. She will assume her new position with the Chamber on Monday, August 12, 2019”

A native Floridian, Lainey Muenich grew up in Hobe Sound and attended South Fork High School. Lainey enjoys boating, fishing, traveling and volunteering in the community. She lives in Palm City with her hus-band Matt.

Lainey graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2004 with a degree in Business Administration. During her time at Florida Atlantic University, Lainey interned at Roger Dean Stadium for the Florida Marlins and St Louis Cardinals in the marketing department. She quickly learned the ropes of marketing, sales and event

management while watching both teams go to the World Series.

In 2005, she joined the National Alliance for Youth Sports, a non-profit organiza-tion that equips and empowers youth sports leaders, volun-teers and parents so all children can enjoy the lifelong benefits of sports. In her time there she traveled the country conducting speaking engage-ments and presentations at various events and confer-ences.

Lainey’s career then landed her in the boat industry becoming the Marketing Manager for Venture Marine. While serving in this role she managed the marketing

Lainey Muenich Hobe Sound Chamber

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Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce 2019 Board of Directors

Officers President: Scott Parsons, Source One Solutions Secretary: Robert Thornton, O’Donnell Impact Windows & Storm Protection Treasurer: Dorothy Flemming, Dorothy’s Affordable Accounting Past President: Doug Smith, Janus Background Investigations

Board of Directors Mike Bingman . . . . . . . . . .Bingman’s Painting Service Melissa Corbett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The MilCor Group Brent Hanlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Loblolly Derreck Ogden . . . . . . .Word of Mouth Comp. & Elect. Trudi Onus . . . . . .Seacoast Bank - Residential Lending Tammy Pascqualone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clothes Mentor Linda Wolf . . . . . . . . . . .ActiveCanvas Website Design

2019 President’s Council Laura Barbone . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aycock Funeral Home/ Young & Prill Chapel Blake Capps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Capps Roofing Joe Connelly . . . . . . . . . .Recovery Insurance Adjusters Melissa Corbett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The MilCor Group Kate Cotner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida Power & Light Ike Crumpler . .Upstairs Communications International Scott Fay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TCI/ROOD Marlene Filer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Celebrities Fore Kids Keith Fletcher . .Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County Marc Gaylord . . . . . . .Law Office of Marc R. Gaylord Dr. Leon Gonyo . . . . . . . . .Stuart Family Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center Brent Hanlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Loblolly Marina Paul L. Kleinfeld . . .First Florida Dev. & Construction Steve Landwersiek . . . . . . .Landwersiek and Associates Investment Planning Group Gary Lesser . . . . . . . . . .Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith Rob Lord . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Pete Morello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The UPS Store Dr. Brian Moriarty . . . . .Loving Chiropractic of Stuart Derreck Ogden . . . . . . .Word of Mouth Comp. & Elect. Cara Perry . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida Atlantic University/ Northern Campuses Jeff Sabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Waste Management Jennifer Shapiro . . . . . . . . . . . .Jupiter Medical Center Doug Sherman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bank of America Eric Wesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jupiter Island Pools Vincent Zanfini . .Brightway Insurance/Zanfini Family

Ambassador Committee Janet Otten . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director, Chamber Staff Sam Bruning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Committee Chair Linda Wolf, ActiveCanvas Website Design . .Vice Chair Roger Tomko, New York Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Secretary Theresa English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beaches Hair Studio Shelly Gonyo . . . . . . . . . . .Stuart Family Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center George Kleine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tees Please Monica Lokitus . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elite Payroll Solutions Lucie McGuire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arrow Title Services Celeste Naumova . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First Citizens Bank Dr. Spencer Perna . . . . . .Loving Chiropractic of Stuart Jessie Piquion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bank of America Sharyl Pratt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Illustrated Properties Amy Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red Hawk Fire & Security Christina Stamper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Madison’s Miracles Lindsey Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Seacoast Bank Kim Toth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edward Jones

Staff Lainey Muenich, CEO

Janet Otten, Director of Member Services Mary Palczer, Office Manager

Volunteers Carol Branch, Bonnie & Bob Colonnese,

Lois & Al Dillaire, Bette Evans, Barbara Gomez, Suzan Hughes, Lillian Johnson, George Kleine,

Jeanne & Richard Nash, Rich Otten, Carol Stewart, and Ray Stewart

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This issue of The Pelican finds that there have been a couple of important changes in our Chamber.

Due to commitments in his growing business, Steve Landwersiek has resigned as President of our Board of Directors. As President-elect, I will step in to finish his term.

We all miss Angela Hoffman, the Chamber’s CEO for the past 8 years and we wish her well as she moves into a new position as Chief Advancement Officer at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County. Angela will still be around town, ironically in the former Chamber office on Dixie Highway. And she’ll be attending Chamber events as a member, so we’ll be seeing her often.

Coming onboard as the new Chief Executive Officer is Lainey Muenich. After interviewing some exceptional candidates, the transition committee has chosen Lainey to lead the Chamber going forward. She is scheduled to take over as CEO beginning on August 12th. We are looking forward to her leadership and the new ideas she will be bringing to the table. She can’t wait to meet every-one and get to know our members.

Our Chamber has been blessed not only with business

opportunities, but also with fun times, true friendships and great memories. We are looking forward to the posi-tive changes ahead with our new CEO. Prior to her start date, I have been acting as interim director and when Lainey begins her new posi-tion I will assume the role as President of the Board of Directors.

Every aspect of your membership experience will remain unchanged as Jan and Mary will continue their outstanding caliber of work managing the day-to-day operations. Even as we look forward to the changes ahead, we take special comfort knowing the Hobe Sound Chamber, people, relationships and our shared love of our amazing little community are the constant priorities.

Scott Parsons, President Source One Solutions

The President’s Corner

Scott Parsons Hobe Sound Chamber of

Commerce President, 2019

With the beginning very soon of the major construction and beautification project on Bridge Road between Hercules Avenue and Old Dixie Highway, there have been whisperings and fears that the Christmas Parade and Santa might not make it to Hobe Sound this year. But, rest assured, District 3 County Commissioner, Harold Jenkins, has unequivocally stat-ed that our beloved tradition, now in its 34th year, will go forward. Marchers, floats, bands, horses, sheriff ’s contingents, dignitaries and so much more will step off at 1:00pm. The 2019 Parade will be proudly sponsored by O’Donnell Impact Windows and Storm Protection.

According to the logistics chair-man, Derreck Ogden of Word of Mouth Computers and Electronics, “It is quite possible that the route will have to be altered, but there will be a parade and Santa will come to Hobe Sound.”

Parade committee chairman, Richard Nash, has announced that a new category has been added to the awards. Each year trophies are awarded to Best Overall, Most Humorous, Best Marching, Most Original, Best Religious and Best Hobe Sound History. This year the parade falls on December 7th, also known as “Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.” To mark this special occasion, a trophy will be added to honor the Most Patriotic entry.

Richard, himself a retired Army officer, stated that,

“This would be an ideal opportu-nity to honor our veterans from World War II. December 7th is an important day in our nation’s history and taking time to honor

those who lost their lives, and those who fought for our freedoms seems most appropriate this year since the dates coincide. Adding this award will encourage remembrance of the day that ‘lives in infamy.’”

Yes, Virginia, you’ve read it in The Pelican, there-fore, it must be so, Hobe Sound will have a

Christmas parade, welcome Santa and honor our veterans. It will be as heart-

warming and spectacular as always! Participants in the parade will be

notified of the assembly area and time, parade route and their lineup position as soon as the parade route is determined. Maps will be provided.

For exact parade route and park-ing suggestions watch the Hobe

Sound Chamber’s website, www.hobe-sound.org; News You Can Use; the

Chamber’s Facebook page. Contact the Chamber for participation entry forms, 772-546-4724 or email [email protected].

NOTE: Obviously reference is made here to the famous editorial that appeared in the New York Sun on September 21, 1897 when an 8-year-old named Virginia wrote to The Sun asking if there really is a Santa Claus. And stated that, “Papa says, if you see it in THE SUN it’s so.” The written response of veteran newsman, Francis Pharcellus Church, has since become history’s most reprinted newspaper editorial appearing in part or whole in dozens of languages in books, movies, and other editorials, and on posters and stamps … And now in The Pelican.

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus Yes, Virginia, Santa Claus is Coming to Hobe Sound! Yes, Virginia, There is Going to be a Hobe Sound Christmas Parade!

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Community News

Building Brighter Futures in Martin County Place of Hope’s long awaited Harris L. Weinstein Outreach Center to benefit foster children, youth and human traf-ficking victims to open Fall 2019.

In 2016, with a bold vision, Place of Hope Treasure Coast embarked on a journey to create an outreach center that would not only serve the children and families in our care, but also the community. Thanks to a generous lead gift by The C. Kenneth and Laura Baxter Foundation, they were able to purchase the land and begin construction. Named after a long time and incredible supporter of Place of Hope, the Harris L. Weinstein Outreach Center was born, leaving a legacy to provide hope and a brighter future for local foster children and trafficking victims.

“Place of Hope is making strategic and invaluable investments in Martin County. As a 4-star rated non-profit, rescuing abused and neglected children, recruiting and licensing foster families and educating the community about human trafficking; they impact hundreds of lives every day. The Chamber is excited about the future as Place of Hope will soon complete a brick and mortar investment with the completion of the Harris L. Weinstein outreach center downtown that will serve as a community center and coffee, retail gallery.” – Angela Hoffman, former CEO, Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce.

The Harris L. Weinstein Outreach Center will be debt free in perpetuity, allowing for continued effi-cient provision of critical services for local foster chil-dren, youth and human trafficking victims. The out-reach center will boast a one-of-a-kind social enter-prise coffee shop. A place for the community to expe-rience the mission of Place of Hope while also pre-senting unique enrichment opportunities for foster youth and former foster youth. Modeled after the classic old Florida feel of the Ritz Carlton in Key Biscayne, the coffee shop will be a bright, clean and inviting gathering place serving up locally roasted coffee and other locally sourced treats. Separate from the coffee shop will be a large meeting room for fos-ter family orientation and trainings. The space will double as an event venue for private events, work-shops and other pop-up events and dinners open to the public.

“The community can be a part of this exciting new center impacting lives right here in our community. A personally named gift toward one of the remaining opportunities establishes a legacy honoring the donor in perpetuity while impacting lives forever,” states Jamie Bond, Place of Hope’s Treasure Coast Development Director. “Our current contributors have helped raise $1.3 million so far. We have a small funding gap of $450,000 left. Our goal is to open these doors in the fall debt-free. Meeting this final fundraising goal will alleviate our current short-term construction debt. There are many ways for people to contribute. Often the default financial gift is cash, but appreciated securities is a really great way to make

a gift with immediate impact.” “Place of Hope continues their commitment to

enriching the lives of the next generation. We are excited to partner with members of the community on the Harris L. Weinstein Outreach Center in Hobe Sound. The Center will provide not only a coffee shop, but also a social enterprise for the organization as well as much needed office space for foster family recruitment and licensing. Please join us as we strive toward our vision of fostering hope, potential and belonging with the completion of this center.“ – David Donten, Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter & Veil, P.A.

“Through love and faith, Place of Hope ensures that children have the security, nurturing and guidance that they deserve. It is inspiring to see how our community is responding to children in need, giving hope for their bright future.” – MaryLynn Magar, State Representative

To make arrangements for a construction site visit and to discuss naming opportunities, please contact Jamie Bond at 561-775-7195 or [email protected].

Future site of the Harris L. Weinstein Outreach Center, 11810 SE Dixie Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455. For more information about Place of Hope, visit placeofhope.com.

Finish Your Degree at IRSC It’s time to finish your degree at Indian River State

College (IRSC)! Complete Florida, founded by the Florida Legislature in 2013, is offering scholarships for Florida residents who never completed a Bachelor’s degree and are returning to earn select Associate and Baccalaureate degrees in business, healthcare, information technology, education, crim-inal justice and public administration—all of which are offered online at IRSC.

Scholarships are awarded on a first come, first served basis. Award amounts vary by the number of college credits earned. The closer applicants are to graduating, the more assistance they qualify for. Applicants must have left college in good standing for a minimum of three consecutive terms.

Registration is now open for Fall semester at IRSC. The course schedule is available at www.irsc.edu. The deadline to register is August 5, and classes begin August 19.

Students interested in returning to IRSC to com-plete their degree may visit www.irsc.edu/ admissions/applications.html#returning_to_irsc for more information.

To learn more about Complete Florida scholarships, visit www.completeflorida.org/apply or contact Holly Macias at [email protected] or 772-462-7436.

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The Village of Tequesta is pleased to welcome Jeremy Allen, who joined the Village on July 1 as the new Village Manager. Mr. Allen came to Tequesta from the City of Stephenville, Texas where he served as the Deputy City Administrator, a position that he held since November 2016. Prior to that Mr. Allen served in various roles including Director of Development Services, Director of Community Services, Conference Center Director, and Recreation Supervisor.

The City Manager of Stephenville, Allen Barnes, had this to say in his reference letter:

“Jeremy has become one of my two most trusted advisors. When I leave the City for busi-ness or personal reasons, I do not worry about what is happening when Jeremy is in charge. My council, staff, and our residents all value and respect his opinion. He has become my right hand. In Jeremy, you have the best candidate I can imagine for your position. Most of all, Jeremy is a man of high integrity and honor.”

Mr. Allen holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix; a Bachelor of Science from California State University, Fresno and he is a Certified Public Manager, Texas State University. He also holds a Balanced Scorecard Strategic Planning and Management certificate from George Washington University and is certified in Government Finance from Texas Tech University.

In his limited spare time, Mr. Allen likes to read, spend time with the family, and attend community functions. Mr. Allen is married to Daphne and has one daughter, Kameron, and two sons, Quinn and Miles.

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Photo by Liz McKinley Following the July breakfast, Board of Directors, Ambassadors and members gathered for a ribbon cutting for jupiterbounce.com. Fun was had by all as many tried their skill at the “blow up” axe throw-ing game.

The Village of Tequesta Welcomes Jeremy Allen as New Village Manager

Jeremy Allen Village of Tequesta Manager

A Murder Mystery Dinner While Helping Families of Babies Gone Too Soon

On Friday, July 12, 2019, Aycock at Tradition and Madison’s Miracles hosted a Wild West Murder Mystery benefiting Madison’s Miracles. Local Business leaders participated in the cast including host Pete Morello, an owner of two UPS Stores in Stuart and Hobe Sound. The doors opened at 6:00pm. The guests who attended the fundraiser had the opportunity to work through the clues to solve the mystery. There was a silent auction and raffles. Guests enjoyed a photo booth along with a Costume Contest. Wavy Will Bronchus (Matthew Right) was the victim with Abby Oakley (Heidi Oakley) hauled off at the end of the evening under arrest. Guests also brought items in need for local nonprofit 4Kids of the Treasure Coast.

Proceeds from the fundraiser event benefited the mission of Madison’s Miracles, a local nonprofit charity. Madison’s Miracles has been donating Cuddle Cots to local hospitals in honor of local babies gone too soon. A Cuddle Cot is a device placed in local hospitals that keep a baby cool after passing preventing some physical changes that can happen hidden from their families promoting a healthier closure. Madison’s Miracles also provides free support groups both in St. Lucie and Martin Counties, funeral expense assistance, and counseling assistance. Aycock at Tradition is located at 12571 SW Tradition Parkway in Port St. Lucie.

Madison’s Miracles is a 501 (c) 3 founded by Chris and Christina Stamper after the loss of their daugh-ter, Madison Elizabeth Stamper. Christina wanted to use her tragedy and turn it into helping other families who experience loss. Madison’s Miracles is dedicated in helping families who experience pregnancy and infant loss. They strive to honor all babies gone too soon every day. For more information on the Cuddle Cot and Madison’s Miracles, please visit www.madis-onsmiracles.org.

Photo by Liz McKinley Pictured Left to Right Top: Anne Warner, Dr. Justin Madigan, Rob Robinson, Chris Stamper, Christina Stamper, Sonia Bond, Matthew Right, Jennifer Renfro, Mariano Garcia Front: Pete Morello, Heidi Condon, Abby Nudelman, Valerie Carpenter


Several local workplaces are making big strides in supporting the health and well-being of their employ-ees by adopting tobacco free workplaces.

In the spring of 2014, the City of Stuart adopted a comprehensive tobacco free workplace policy, support-ing their employees’ efforts to quit smoking and enhancing their current wellness policies.

Current employees receive a discount on their health insurance plan if they are nicotine free. They are also able to take free cessation classes through the Quit Your Way program offered by Tobacco Free Florida to qual-ify for the health insurance discount and enjoy the ben-efits of a tobacco free lifestyle.

Sandhill Cove Retirement Living went tobacco free at the start of 2017 after providing free cessation

resources to their employees and residents. They’ve provided on-site classes for their employees, many of whom have successfully quit smoking.

House of Hope’s Golden Gate Enrichment Center on Dixie Highway in Stuart is a tobacco free campus. In addition to their commitment to a tobacco free workplace for employees and visitors, they offer free cessation classes through the Quit Your Way program at the enrichment center, helping empower local resi-dents with the tools to quit. To sign up for classes, visit goldengatecentermc.org.

Orange Theory Fitness, with locations in Stuart and Jensen Beach, adopted a tobacco free workplace, reinforc-ing their commitment to health and wellness and retain-ing tobacco free gym environments, inside and outside.

The free Quit Your Way program allows employees to call, go online, or attend face-to-face cessation class-es, many of which have been hosted at their places of employment to support tobacco cessation efforts.

One of the primary reasons an employer chooses to adopt a tobacco free workplace is the high cost associ-ated with tobacco use at work. Pack-a-day smokers are estimated to have 75% more lost productive time dur-ing the work day than their non-smoking co-workers, and healthcare costs are an average of 34% higher than those who do not use tobacco. In Florida, the average loss in productivity annually for a tobacco user at the workplace is $4,056. The average extra medical expense for tobacco users is $2,056.*

Tobacco Free Grounds policies also support employ-ees in their attempts to quit, helping them to change their habits and avoid temptations to smoke.

For more information about adopting a tobacco free workplace, visit www-tfp-martin.org or contact [email protected]. To learn more about the Quit Your Way program, visit TobaccoFreeFlorida.com/ QuitYourWay. * Berman M., Crane R., Seiber E., & Munur M. (2013). Estimating the cost of a smoking employee. Tobacco Control. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2012-050888

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Florida Welcomes Autonomous Vehicles

By Partner Chad B. Hasting, Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith

Autonomous vehicles are familiar to all of us. In the 1968 feature film “The Love Bug,” we were introduced to Herbie, an autonomous vehicle. From Herbie to Knight Rider and the Transformers, peo-ple are fascinated by fictional cars that drive with no driver in the front seat. As of July 1, 2019, autonomous automobiles are no longer fiction on Florida roads.

In fact, according to the marketing firm ABI, as many as 8 million driverless cars will be added to the road in 2025, and Research and Markets anticipate that there will be some 20 million autonomous cars in operation in the U.S. by 2030. As such, not long from now, passing a car or truck with no driver will be the norm.

Many are concerned that a self-driving vehicle will give an occupant a false sense of safety, leading the vehicle and the occupant into tragedy. Wikipedia has a list of self-driving car fatalities. Since 2016, there have been 7 reported deaths involving self-dri-ving vehicles. Most of the fatalities were the driver, but, one was a pedestrian. As such, self-driving vehi-cles do make mistakes and cause crashes which can be injurious and fatal. Thus, the concern is valid.

Under the new Florida law, it states that the owner of an autonomous vehicle is legally responsible for the actions of the autonomous vehicle. This is con-sistent with Florida’s Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine, which states that the owner of any motor vehicle is legally responsible for the negligence of any permissive user of that motor vehicle. Furthermore, under the new Florida law, insurance coverage is required in the same amounts for both autonomous and traditional automobiles. Accordingly, as it relates to insurance coverage and fault, not much will change for these autonomous vehicles or their owners.

However, what will change is the prospect of potential products liability case against the manufac-turer of a defective autonomous vehicle. The night-mare scenario occurs when an autonomous vehicle malfunctions causing the occupant to get into a deadly automobile crash. This awful situation of an autonomous vehicle malfunction crash would be compounded and more catastrophic when it involves self-driving tractor-trailers. In Florida, as of February of 2019, self-driving tractor-trailers were being tested near Lake Okeechobee, and are driving on our roads since July. If a computer error, a com-munication error or an artificial intelligence error causes an autonomous vehicle to injure or kill some-one, there would be a potential products liability case against the manufacturer of the product as well as liability for the owner.

Without question, the potential dangers autonomous vehicles pose is an emerging area of law that personal injury attorneys need to be equipped to handle.

Have you ever been walking behind someone when they have a big bulge in their back pocket? Also, have you ever noticed that their pants belt is not level? It may be high on one side or the other? Take time to notice these imbalances yourself when you are people watching at the mall next time or waiting to get into a restaurant. It is amazing how cockeyed someone can be and not know it.

Once you start observing these imbalances you will be wondering how you look from behind! Chiropractors spend a great deal of their expert train-ing to point out these imbalances and show how they can daily affect many other areas of your bodily func-tions. A little muscle tightness here, a little ache there, then the soles of your shoes are not lasting as they should, wearing more on one side or the other. This all goes back to imbalances.

If you have your wallet in your back pocket and you are sitting down, perhaps riding in the car, it can cause one side of your bottom to raise up higher. This can cause some pressure on your muscles and throw your spine out of alignment. It is a common habit that peo-ple often miss. So, it may not be the money in your

wallet weighing you down, but the affect of where it is that’s putting pressure on you. It is that simple.

Dr. Gonyo has removed many pains in peoples’ rear ends over the years and he can help to remove yours too. Let him get you aligned the way you were created to be and in balance, right where you belong! Take the time to get to the bottom of it.

Yours in Good Health, Dr. Leon Gonyo D.C., F.I.A.M.A. of Stuart Family Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center. Located at 6096 SE. Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997. For more information, please call 772-781-0193 or visit the website: www.EmergencyChiroCare.com.

Dr. Leon Gonyo Stuart Family Chiropractic and

Acupuncture Center

What’s in Your Back Pocket May be Hurting You! By Dr. Leon Gonyo, Stuart Family Chiropractic and Acupuncture Center

Local Employers Benefit from Adoption of Tobacco Free Workplace Policies


That being the premise by which this collaboration is moving forward, a special “Kick-off ” event is planned for September 5th in Tequesta to introduce the Tequesta business community to the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce. At this “invitation only” event, guest speakers will explain the merger, introduce the Chamber, its members and its foundation, while at the same time giving all the opportunity to understand the basics of this partnership.

Among other news, the Tequesta business commu-nity will be hosting monthly events, TequestaConnectsCoffee and TequestaConnects Cocktails, in Tequesta for its members to attend to network and mingle and get to know each other. The “Tequesta Connects” message will be promoted on all

social media platforms through the Hobe Sound Chamber. There will be a direct connection between the TBA and the Chamber Board of Directors (with one Tequesta representative to report updates.)

The TBA steering committee and any members from Tequesta will operate under the direction of the Chamber Board of Directors per the HSCC Bylaws. By joining the HSCC, businesses get member-only perks, exclusive advertising and networking opportunities, and a whole lot of exposure.

Committee co-chair, Tammy Pasqualone of Clothes Mentor and long-time Chamber member, stated that, “with events right in the village, the partnership will cer-tainly benefit the Tequesta business community by open-ing up a much wider range of contacts, referrals and net-working opportunities.”

Chamber Board member, Bob Thornton, of O’Donnell Impact Windows & Storm Protection, said, “The Board of Directors is very excited to wel-come new members who will grow the Chamber while at the same time offering opportunities to expand business choices and further intertwine the two local communities.”

Current Steering Committee members include, Tammy and Jon Pasqualone of Clothes Mentor; Bob Thornton, O’Donnell Impact Windows & Storm Protection; Matt Mitchell, Venture Insurance Partners; Scott Parsons, Source One Solutions and current Chamber of Commerce Board President; Lainey Meunich, new Chamber CEO; and also representing the Chamber, Jan Otten, Director of Member Services. Wayne Canner, Best Versions Media, is a regular resi-dent attendee and Lori McWilliams, Village of Tequesta Clerk serves as an ex-officio member.

For more information on this partnership and how to become involved please contact Tammy Pasqualone, committee co-chair, at Clothes Mentor in Tequesta, [email protected], 561-746-9093 or Matt Mitchell, committee co-chair, at Venture Insurance Partners, [email protected], 561-746-4514.


Renowned golf course architect Tommy Fazio II is leading a major course renovation at Hobe Sound Golf Club this summer and the project is on schedule for the Club’s reopening this fall. With construction, irri-gation, and sprigging and sodding completed during the third week of July, the next few months will be about growing in the new TifTuf Bermuda grass…just in time with the height of Florida’s rainy season upon us to help.

Hobe Sound Golf Club is situated on a natural sand ridge that stands out alongside the Treasure Coast’s usually flat terrain and the region is home to some of the most exclusive clubs in the country.

“The natural characteristics of this property are what golf designers dream of,” says Fazio II, a third genera-tion golf architect based in Jupiter, FL, whose portfolio of courses includes Quail Valley Golf Club in Vero Beach, FL; Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, NJ; Trump National in Briarcliff Manor, NY; Great River in Milford, CT; and Tequesta Country Club in

Tequesta, FL. “The sandy white soil, pines, oaks and scrub oak are

the ideal site for golf,” continued Fazio. “My goal was to greatly improve the strategic nature

of the golf course; making it more challenging for the better players, less penal for the higher handicapped players, and a course that plays different each day for all players,” added Fazio.

The 2019 renovation includes wall-to-wall re-grass-ing, adjusting the teeing grounds to add length to the course, improving the bunkers, and installation of a new, state-of-the-art irrigation system.

HSGC is a private, members-only club. Membership inquiries can be made to Membership Director Michele Blanco at 772-545-3017 or [email protected]. Additional information can be found at www.hobesoundgolfclub.com. HSGC is located at 11671 SE Plandome Drive in Hobe Sound; on Bridge Road, one-half mile west of US Highway 1.

Hobe Sound Golf Club Nears Completion of 2019 Course Renovation, Prepares for Season

and sales department which included public relations strategies, brochure and newsletter design, event plan-ning and customer service.

Most recently as the Director of Marketing & Events for Grand Slam Events, Lainey was an instrumental part of building the company from the ground up. As the face of the company, Lainey created, executed and marketed small and large scale events in Palm Beach and Martin County. In her eight years of serving in this role these annual events served as principle tools for engaging and energizing the local communities.

Lainey serves on the board of the AustinBlu Foundation and Bluewater Babes Fish for a Cure.

Please help us welcome Lainey to the Hobe Sound Chamber. After August 12th she can be reached by email at [email protected], or by telephone at 772-546-4724. She is excited to begin her new position and to meet the members.

Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce Announces the New CEO Continued from page 1

Chamber of Commerce and Business Association Partnership Continued from page 1

On June 17, a new president of the Martin County Fair was sworn in. The Honorable Judge Mike McNicholas, who sits on 19th judicial circuit, did the honors of swearing in the 2019-20 Fair Board and the new Fair Association President and President of the Board, Chester Edwards. Mr. Edwards is a local business-man, 25-year owner/operator of Five-Star Modular Homes on Monterey Road.

Mr. Edwards is a past board member of Martin County Parks & Recreation and is currently a 13-year member of the Martin County Affordable Housing Committee. Mr. Edwards is a resident of Palm City, along with his wife Renee, who is also a long-time fair volunteer, and their daughter Brianna who has shown livestock at the annual fair. The Edwards family has been involved with the Fair since 2015.

Mr. Edwards has been a director on the all-volunteer Fair Board for 3 years. He will be sitting at the helm while the fair takes a new direction in its beginning stages of moving to a larger property outside of Indiantown.

The Martin County Fair is an all-volunteer, 501c3 non-profit organization, with a mission to support and educate the community about agriculture in a fun family friendly way. The Fair Association was established in 1935 and celebrates 61 years at its current location on Dixie Highway.

For more information about the Fair Association and how you might become a sponsor, donor, or volunteer for 2019-20, please see the Fair website at: www.mart-incountyfair.com/getinvolved, or contact Jay Spicer, Fair Manager, at [email protected] or at 772-220-3247

Photo Provided The Honorable Judge Mike McNicholas, who sits on 19th judicial circuit, swears in the 2019-20 Fair Board and the new Fair Association President and President of the Board, Chester Edwards.

Big Change Under the Big Top!

Dine Around Hobe Sound Progressive Dinner! Saturday, October 5th, 5:30pm Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at the beautiful Loblolly Clubhouse. Dinner with one of our renowned celebrity chefs. And ending at Flash Beach Grille for dessert and a nightcap. Watch News You Can Use and www.hobesound.org for details about who the celebrity chefs are this year and when tickets are available for purchase.

• • • Downtown Truck Events will be returning to Hobe Sound! Watch News You Can Use and www.hobesound.org for updates

• • • Important December Events for your calendar: Hobe Sound Christmas Parade – Saturday December 7th

• • • Chamber luncheon for Installation of New Board of Directors – Friday December 13th

More details on all events will be forthcoming!

Save these Dates!


The Secure Act

By April A. Hicks, CSEP, CFP, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, CPAs & Advisors


• Since February 1, 2019 News You Can Use has been sent to your e-mailbox every other week instead of every week. Don’t scroll past News You Can Use! It is a trusted resource filled with “must know” informa-tion. Not only is it filled with the dates of upcoming Chamber events, but also important community and county happenings.

• NYCU informs you of new members to our Chamber family and spotlights a different business in every issue. You can find “deals” that members offer to members, see other organizations’ events and what’s playing at the theatre. See schedules for the CRAs, NACs, and the county.

• There are important guidelines to follow if you wish to submit events to News You Can Use.

Please submit in written format as shown below for Community Events and Member to Member Deals: For a Non-profit Event:

Organization name Event name Date, Time Location name, address, city Written description 2-3 sentences For more details (website) or call (phone)

For a Member to Member Deal: Special limited-time sales and discounts for mem-

bers Subject to approval. Submit deals to info@hobe-

sound.org Company Name DEAL! Description

Chamber

Stuff

You Need

to Know!

Call (Number) Submit images as separate files in JPG, GIF, OR

PNG format. Include contact phone and email address

For more information regarding submission guidelines contact [email protected].

• Quarterly the Chamber staff hosts a “New Member Orientation Luncheon” in the Chamber Boardroom to explain benefits in-depth to help new members understand the opportunities available to them, just for being a member – making the most of their membership investment. BUT note, this lunch-eon meeting is open to all members who might want or need a refresher reminding them of those oppor-tunities or to learn what might be new since they became a member? It would be beneficial for a new employee to attend as well. Email Jan Otten at [email protected] for more information.

• It is the advertisers in The Pelican that make this publication possible. Please be sure to visit those businesses and if you’d like to be an advertiser, please let Jan know. A Rate Sheet with details and contract will be emailed to you. There are several ad sizes to fit any budget. Remember, 5,800 copies are distrib-uted 4 times a year. That’s a lot of exposure for your business for a very reasonable advertising rate.

• Call Mary at 772-546-4724 if you are interested in doing an e-blast advertisement or upgrading our website ad. Mary has the fees and dates associated with this opportunity.

And remember: Put your $$ where your ™ is – Do business with Chamber members!

Life and the world are always changing at a pace of its own choosing. In this dynamic environment, we always seem to depend on the two constants of life as, death and taxes. One asset that people from all walks of life usually have is a retirement account. There has been proposed legislation that might affect how an individual plans dur-ing their life and at their death to manage or pass on this asset.

The House of Representatives recently passed legisla-tion, the “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Act,” which is now referred to as the “Secure Act.” This bill appears to have strong bi-partisan support and every-one awaits the Senate version of the bill. While not as voluminous as the tax changes of 2017, the Secure Act could have a broad reaching effect on many taxpayers.

Currently, the age that a person can postpone taking the required minimum distribution (RMD) from their IRA or qualified retirement plan is age 70 ½. Sometimes people don’t necessarily need or want that distribution for their general living expenses. The Secure Act would make the required minimum distribution age 72 instead of age 70 ½. With people living longer, pushing back the RMD age may be just what the doctor ordered to preserve assets for deployment over a longer life span.

A big change for non-marital beneficiaries of IRAs or some additional types of retirement accounts will be the ability to “stretch” the mandatory required distributions of the inherited IRA or retirement account over their life-times. The Secure Act would limit this period to a maxi-mum of 10 years for non-marital beneficiaries. There are some exceptions to the 10-year rule for non-marital ben-eficiaries, but the 10-year limitation would apply to most

non-marital beneficiaries. The Secure Act makes

it easier for small busi-nesses to automatically enroll employees in safe harbor plans, provides a credit to employers who create 401(k) or SIMPLE IRA plan with automatic enrollment, and includes annuities as an option in plans employers offer employees. It can even benefit part time employ-ees by providing for a lower threshold of hours worked per year to be eligible to participate in an employer plan.

These are just a few of the many provisions that could be in a final version of the Secure Act. At CRI, we seek to monitor those legislative and tax changes that may affect our clients and our community. With local offices in Martin, St. Lucie and Palm Beach County, we are a part of the local community and look forward to having con-versations of how changing legislative and tax law provi-sions may affect you.

April A. Hicks is a partner with the professional serv-ices firm Carr, Riggs & Ingram, CPAs & Advisors, pro-viding tax, trust, estate & philanthropic planning and family office services to high net worth individuals and families. Located at 33 SW Flagler Ave, Stuart, FL 34994. For more information, please call 772-283-2356.

April A. Hicks, CSEP, CFP Carr, Riggs & Ingram, CPAs &

Advisors

Hobe Sound is the Largest CRA Area with Many

Redevelopment Projects! The Community Redevelopment Agency

(CRA) calls six unique, small urban centers and neighborhoods Community Redevelopment areas. Of these distinct communities; Rio, Old Palm City, Jensen Beach, Golden Gate and Port Salerno, Hobe Sound is our most southern and largest CRA area with 1,046 acres. It is also the place where redevelopment is in full swing!

1. Bridge Road Main Street – Improvements will be made to the streetscape along Bridge Road and include undergrounding electric lines, installation of upgraded water mains, enhanced roadway design, increased on street parking, new sidewalks, street lighting and landscaping. This project will begin construc-tion in September 2019 and take approximately twelve months to complete. Throughout the project, information can be found at the Merchant/Resident meetings being held on the first Thursday of each month, the next meeting scheduled for September 5, at the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce at 5:30pm.

2. Gomez Affordable Housing Project – The County and the CRA have begun this project by installing the needed sewer and water infrastruc-ture from US 1 to Dennie Street along Pettway Street. This is in anticipation of eighteen new homes to be built by Habitat for Humanity of Martin County.

3. Pettway Street Traffic Calming – All those who live on and use Pettway Street will see this project begin by the end of the summer. Designed to remove the chicanes (s-curves) and large cement balls, the new traffic calming ele-ments will consist of four speed tables, two with crosswalks, a newly paved road and new signage to assist pedestrians and motorists.

4. Land Development Regulations – The CRA will be coming to the Hobe Sound commu-nity in the next few months to begin the conver-sation and process of clarifying the rules and reg-ulations that govern development and redevelop-ment in the Hobe Sound CRA area. PLEASE come out, get educated and have a voice!

These are just a few things happening in Hobe Sound. Theye encourage residents to attend the CRA Neighborhood Advisory Committee meet-ings held on the third Wednesday at 6:00pm, every other month at the Hobe Sound Community Center. The next meeting is September 18. They hope to see you there!

Staff is always available – for more information please call 772-320-3095.



Hobe Sound Concerned Citizen’s Coalition, Inc. John Sedwitz P.O. Box 1141, Hobe Sound, FL 33475 772-932-4095 Business Classification: Non-Profit Organizations Organization Description: The mission of the Hobe Sound Concerned Citizen's Coalition, Inc. is to pro-vide a "Face to Face" forum and opportunity for the Hobe Sound community to meet, discuss, debate and endeavor to express a unified voice in response to pub-lic issues and opportunities which require public awareness and attention.

Oceana Coffee Amy Angelo and Ally Grant 150 US Highway One North, Tequesta, FL 33469 561-768-7887 www.oceanacoffee.com Business Classification: Restaurants/Catering/Food Services Organization Description: Founded in 2009, Oceana Coffee Roasters produces high-quality coffee beans made in small batches. Oceana sources, roasts, sup-plies, and brews only the top 5% of coffees from around the world. Their current selection is made of a variety of beans from Costa Rica, Guatemala, Sumatra and Ethiopia to name a few. Each quarter the company donates to a charity of its customers’ choice through their “A Cup of Kindness” program. They also give back to their community by partnering with Els for Autism to offer internships to students and jobs to adults. In 2016 they were recognized as the Small Business of the Year by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce and in 2016 Oceana was named the top roaster in North America and runner up in 2018.

Sailfish Insurance Group Peter Sicoli 1207 SW Sunset Trail, Palm City, FL 34990 772-453-5509 www.sailfishinsurancegroup.com Business Classification: Insurance Agencies Organization Description: At Sailfish Insurance Group, protecting you is not just what they do, it's who they are. In their history of serving their community and their country, they've always held themselves to the highest standards. It's with integrity, drive, dependabil-ity, professionalism and sincere care that their agents protect you--and have built trusted relationships since 1992. Along the way, they've developed the local knowledge and expertise to ensure you're well-covered. And since they can tap into the rates and coverage of many top insurance companies--as your veteran owned and operated, independent insurance agency--you get the best of both worlds. Leading coverage for your every need and hometown service where you're protect-ed and treated like family. Whether you're local to them in Palm City or anywhere else in Florida, Sailfish Insurance Group is here to serve you well.

Welcome New Members:Storm Ready Ronald Maggio 805 N Olive Avenue, Ste. 706 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-763-7090 www.stormreadynow.com Business Classification: Screens Organization Description: Storm Ready is a general contractor who specializes in Impact Windows, Doors, and Hurricane Protection. They are a family-run company with outstanding attention to detail and personal relationships with their customers. They have a streamlined approach which can get many of their customers into permitting within 10 days. This allows them to coordinate with their customer's HOA and deliver a completed job faster than most in the industry. They install PGT, CGI, Windoor, and other high-quality window products. Their accordion shutters are Miami-Dade approved because they believe to be safe, you must be ready for more signif-icant storms which appear to be increasing in severity over the years. If you are looking for a personal expe-rience from a quality contractor, please contact Storm Ready today.

Stuart Sound Animal Hospital Dr. Chris Steers 3689 SE Cove Road Stuart, FL 34997 772-287-0024 www.stuartsound.com Business Classification: Veterinarians Organization Description: Stuart Sound Animal Hospital strives to provide the best possible care to all the pets they see. Your pets’ health is very important to their entire health care team. They believe that your pets are just an extension of your family and they deserve to be treated as such.

Swim With Gills Christina Theiss Hobe Sound, FL 33455 561-222-6547 www.swimwithgills.com Business Classification: Swimming Instruction/ Lifeguards Organization Description: Swim With Gills is an American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program offering lessons at your pool or theirs. Their certified instruc-tors are specialized in ages 6 months through advanced level stroke technique, adaptive aquatics and water aer-obics. They offer a private lifeguard for pool parties and outdoor movies for family fun.

The Cabinet Gallery, Inc. Meagan C. Kibby and Christina Eisenberg 633 NW Baker Road Stuart, FL 34994 772-692-3667 www.cabinetgallery.net Business Classification: Cabinet Makers Organization Description: The Cabinet Gallery has been the top choice for kitchen and bath remodeling on the Treasure Coast since 1997. In addition to cab-inetry, this one-stop shop offers flooring, countertops and backsplashes so you can easily coordinate your project. Their experienced designers will listen to your wants and needs and provide recommendations based on your family’s lifestyle and budget. Once you have made your selection, The Cabinet Gallery will create computerized drawings with your selections so you are able to view the room of your dreams. Call The Cabinet Gallery today!

The Elder Law Offices of Portia B. Scott, Chartered Portia B. Scott 921 SE Central Parkway Stuart, FL 34994 772-287-0096 Business Classification: Attorneys Organization Description: Since 1994 The Elder Law Offices of Portia B. Scott, Chartered, has been helping families adapt and adjust to the changes in life that aging brings. Portia Scott, a Martin County native, brings with her extensive experience, education and compassion an understanding of the special needs of the elderly and their loved ones.

Venture Insurance Partners Matt Mitchell 1003 West Indiantown Road Suite. 215 Jupiter, FL 33458 561-746-4514 www.ventureinsurancepartners.com Business Classification: Insurance Agencies Organization Description: As an independent agent, Venture Insurance Partners impartially markets insur-ance with multiple reputable carriers to meet every clients’ personal or commercial needs. Venture is in the business of protecting assets: from custom pack-ages to a simple consult of options, they can cover most every need. “Venture” was chosen as the compa-ny name because all individuals and businesses embark on all sorts of ventures: purchasing an asset (home, car, boat, real estate), getting married, starting a family, retirement, starting a business, opening a new location, adding a new product line, hiring employees, etc. Many of the risks associated with those ventures can be transferred via insurance. They understand life’s ventures and want to be the locally trusted agent to help prepare for and properly insure those ventures. They chose the “Compass” because the compass is an instrument and symbol of naviga-tion and Venture’s business model is to assist clients in navigating the insurance marketplace. A moral com-pass distinguishes what is right from what is wrong. Having a sound moral compass guides Venture’s busi-ness processes so they are consistent and true indica-tors upon which our personal ethics and reputation are put into action. Venture’s role as an insurance advisor is not just focused strictly on cost savings, but rather the strategy that generates the best and most comprehensive program. The goal of this approach is to give everyone an experience that will change the way they view insurance through education and straight forward communication.

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I S DeLITEful Kitchen

Jessica Addams 2401 SE Ocean Blvd. Stuart, FL 34997 772-324-3413

Ribbon Cutting…

Photo Provided Recently Chamber Board of Directors, Ambassadors, friends and fam-ily gathered to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting for DeLITEful Kitchen Artisan Market in Stuart.



Kemner Chiropractic Dr. Kevin Kemner Nexus Building 850 NW Federal Highway, Ste. 124, Stuart, FL 34994 772-261-8847 www.kemnerchiropractic.com

Ribbon Cutting…

Photo Provided Ambassadors and friends attended a ribbon cutting at the office of Dr. Kevin Kemner

As summer comes to a close, Keep Martin Beautiful prepares for one of its most important and impactful events. Each year, thousands of Martin County residents gather to participate in the International Coastal Cleanup, a global event that continues to increase in pop-ularity. Last year, more than a million volunteers from over 100 countries joined the effort for clean waterways and shorelines. Keep Martin Beautiful, a 501(c)(3) non-profit and local coordinator, will host cleanup activities in Martin County on Saturday, September 21 from 8:00am to 11:00am.

Last year, nearly 1,500 volunteers removed more than 25,000 pieces of litter from over 30 parks, beaches, and waterways, marking yet another outstanding cleanup event. Even so, Keep Martin Beautiful knows this work is never finished.

While efforts to provide volunteer resources to all of Martin County’s waterways have been effective, less fre-quented parks and beaches still don’t receive the proper care. Meanwhile, some of the more popular locations become congested with volunteers when it comes time to clean. To help make a more meaningful impact, this year’s online registration focuses on a broader volunteer distribution throughout the county.

“This year’s International Coastal Cleanup is shaping up to be the best one yet. To determine which beaches, parks, and waterways have the greatest need for waste removal, we conducted a litter survey at every location included in our online registration form. We calculated how many volunteers would be needed to more efficient-ly clean each area,” explained Keep Martin Beautiful International Coastal Cleanup outreach coordinator and intern Nick Ranieri. “Our goal is to provide volunteers with useful information to take initiative and help clean the areas in Martin County that need it the most.”

To enhance efforts and minimize waste, volunteers are encouraged to use the Clean Swell™ app for litter recording purposes. With this app, volunteers have an effective, fast, and user-friendly way to track litter and instantly send it to the world’s largest marine database. Not only does this make data collection and calculation that much easier for the coordinators, but the informa-tion collected is also used by professionals with Ocean Conservancy to analyze coastal litter.

“To the volunteers who continue to participate in our cleanup events and who are so dedicated to our commu-nity, we are thankful for all that you do. You are the back-bone of our organization,” stated Keep Martin Beautiful president Craig Ahal. “At the end of the day, we love to see our Martin County residents working hard towards a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful Martin County.”

If you’re looking for a way to showcase your commit-

Photo Provided Volunteers from Martin County 4H Club clean up Jensen Beach dur-ing the 2018 International Coastal Cleanup in Martin County.

Keep Martin Beautiful Encourages Residents to Join the International Coastal Cleanup Locally

ment to protecting the environment in Martin County, a Keep Martin Beautiful Sponsorship is the perfect oppor-tunity for you. Sponsors are recognized in press releases, social media and other promotional efforts, company logos are included on volunteer t-shirts, company repre-sentatives are invited to the sponsor photo shoot, and gain significant community exposure. If you are interest-ed in a sponsorship call 772-781-1222, email [email protected], or go directly to their website.

Keep Martin Beautiful (KMB) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community organization founded in 1994 as an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful. Its mission is to pre-serve and enhance the quality of life in Martin County through litter prevention, the promotion of recycling, improvement of solid waste management practices, and beautification and community revitalization activities. KMB signature events and programs include the Environmental Stewardship Awards, the International Coastal Cleanup, the Great American Cleanup, the Adopt-A-Road and Adopt-A-Street programs, as well as other educational and outreach activities. Find KMB on Facebook at facebook.com/ KeepMartinBeautiful, fol-low KMB on Twitter at twitter.com/KMBmartin, visit KeepMartinBeautiful.org or call 772-781-1222.

Tax Collector Reminds Taxpayers of Opening Business

Tax Receipt Renewals Have you paid your business tax yet? The Martin County Tax Collector, Ruth

Pietruszewski, reminds business owners that as of July 1st, 2019 you can pay your business tax, this tax must be renewed by September 30th, 2019. Ruth Pietruszewski asks taxpayers to please help keep their cost and the cost of their government down by paying their taxes on time.

New EXEMPTIONS FOR VETERANS Ruth “Ski” Pietruszewski is excited to inform

veterans that per F.S. 205.055 veterans, spouses of veterans, and un-remarried surviving spouses of veterans are now exempt from business tax. A form requesting the exemption must be complet-ed and signed, under penalty of perjury, and writ-ten documentation to support the requested exemption provided. The exemption form can be found on the Tax Collector’s website, https://taxcol.martin.fl.us, under business tax.


Hobe Sound Pelican

n September Meetings n Wednesday, September 4th

AMBASSADORS MEETING/ RIBBON CUTTING

12:00pm at Virtual Bookkeeping at Hobe Sound Chamber Office

8958 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound

Tuesday, September 10th and 24th HOBE SOUND TOASTMASTERS MEETING

7:00-9:00pm Hobe Sound Bible College, 2nd floor classroom



Monday, September 16th BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING 5:30pm at the Chamber Office

Thursday, September 26th GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

8:30am at Hobe Sound Chamber Office John H. Filer Boardroom

8958 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound RSVP Required, Seating is Limited

Register online, www.hobesound.org

n September Events n Monday, September 2nd

LABOR DAY Chamber Office Closed

Friday, September 6th, 13th, and 27th SCORE COUNSELING

10:00am-1:00pm Free Business Consulting at the Chamber Office

Visit www.treasurecoast.score.org to schedule an appointment

Tuesday, September 10th COFFEE TALK

8:00-9:00am at the Hobe Sound Chamber Office 8958 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound

Sponsored and hosted by Brian Harfst, Great Florida Insurance

RSVP required, Seating is limited Register online www.hobesound.org

Thursday, September 12th MONTHLY CHAMBER BREAKFAST

8:00-9:15am at Hobe Sound Bible College, Schmul Dining Center

11295 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound Guest Speaker Lonnie Koyama, Lead Economic

Development Specialist at U.S. Small Business Administration

Sponsored by Better Business Bureau Serving Southeast Florida and the Caribbean



Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce Calendar

August-October 2019 continued from page 1

www.hobesound.org

Wednesday, September 25th BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

5:30pm-7:00pm at Orion Turtle 8887 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound

(Winn Dixie Plaza) $10 Members/$15 Non-members/$5 Social Members

Register online www.hobesound.org

n October Meetings n

Wednesday, October 2nd AMBASSADORS MEETING/

RIBBON CUTTING 12:00pm • Location TBD

Watch www.hobesound.org & News You Can Use for updates

Tuesday, October 8th and 22nd HOBE SOUND

TOASTMASTERS MEETING 7:00-9:00pm, Hobe Sound Bible College, 2nd floor



Monday, October 21st BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

5:30pm at Chamber Office

Thursday, October 24th GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

8:30am at Hobe Sound Chamber Office John H. Filer Boardroom

8958 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound RSVP Required, Seating is Limited

Register online, www.hobesound.org

n October Events n Friday, October 4th, 11th, and 25th

SCORE COUNSELING 10:00am-1:00pm

Free Business Consulting at the Chamber Office Visit www.treasurecoast.score.org

to schedule an appointment

Saturday, October 5th SAVE THE DATE

FALL FUNDRAISER EVENT/ PROGRESSIVE DINNER

Watch www.hobesound.org and News You Can Use for details of the event

Thursday, October 10th MONTHLY CHAMBER

BREAKFAST 8:00-9:15am at Hobe Sound Bible College,

Schmul Dining Center 11295 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound

Guest Speaker: Rob Lord, President, Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Topic: Cleveland Clinic Martin Health and their integration as well as the Family Care Center on the

corner of Indian Street and Kanner Highway Sponsored by First Citizens Bank for Impact 100



Wednesday, October 16th NIBBLES & NETWORKING

LUNCH Noon-1:30pm

Pirate’s Cove Resort & Marina 4307 SE Bayview Street, Stuart

Sponsored by Bank of America, Hobe Sound $25.00 / No Shows Will Be Billed


Wednesday, October 30th BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

5:30pm-7:00pm at Dorothy’s Affordable Accounting

5674 SE Orange Blossom Trail, Hobe Sound (Poinciana Gardens)

Annual Halloween Bash/Costumes Welcome $10 Members/$15 Non-members/$5 Social Members


Local students are headed back to school this month to their favorite classes of all: musical theatre, ballet, tap, jazz and more in exciting fall classes at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts!

In addition to producing full-scale professional family shows throughout the season, the Theatre’s Conservatory offers year-round learning opportuni-ties for kids and adults of all ages, including a fall semester of fun-filled classes taught by Broadway-cal-iber theatre professionals. The Theatre is currently enrolling students (kindergarten through adult) in all levels of dance, voice, acting and musical theatre, with classes starting August 12.

“We’re proud to offer a host of engaging and chal-lenging programs this fall, including a tap master class with professional tap dancer Debbi Dee, who has taught all over the world,” said Julie Rowe, the Conservatory’s director of education. “We also have a new Language of Music class with Kerry Rocks for students interested in learning to read music, as well as our popular once-a-month Cabaret Nights that give students the opportunity to perform new mate-rial in front of an audience.”

Students come from as far as Miami, Wellington and Fort Pierce to study at the Conservatory. The connection to the Theatre allows students the oppor-tunity to perform on the Theatre’s stage and work alongside professionals both onstage and off, with hands-on workshops and master classes that offer stu-dents an opportunity to learn first-hand from nation-ally known directors and Broadway performers, agents and local instructors. The Conservatory boasts world-class classroom facilities that include state-of-the-art dance, acting and voice studios.

An exclusive program is the Theatre’s “In the Style

Of ” series, which offers an extra-special opportunity for Conservatory students to be selected for free, unique dance workshops with cast members from the Theatre’s upcoming 2019/20 musicals The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Chicago and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Attendees will be selected via lottery, open to all currently enrolled students.

The Conservatory offers a range of ballet, jazz, modern, tap and hip hop dance classes, as well as courses in improvisation, musical theatre and once-a-month musical theatre audition techniques classes. Students enrolled in the Conservatory’s signature Musical Theatre Production classes for the fall semes-ter will perform in The Best of Broadway Revue on the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s stage in December, while students enrolled for the spring semester will perform in the full-scale big splashy musical that is set to be announced January 1, 2020. Enrollment fees are all-inclusive, covering all costumes and performance-related costs.

The third class of the Conservatory’s premier Professional Training Program will also start their first year of the program this fall. The only two-year professional training program in Florida affiliated with a professional regional theatre, the program’s students train 35 hours per week with Broadway and South Florida professionals for all aspects of perform-ing, including acting and acting for the camera, voice and speech, musical theatre styles, multiple forms of dance, music theory, Shakespeare, stage combat, piano fundamentals, career prep and more.

Fall classes began August 12, and online registra-tion is now open. Scholarships are also available. For more information, telephone 561-575-2672 or visit www.jupitertheatre.org/education.

Back to School with Fall Classes at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s Conservatory New semester offers master classes with professionals performing in the Theatre’s season productions, the opportunity to learn to read music and more



Thank You Renewals:Since 1993 Jupiter Medical Center

Since 1996 The Framery

Since 1998 Office Depot

Since 1999 Edward Jones – Andy Andersen

Since 2003 Loblolly

Since 2004 Armellino Agency

Since 2005 Carrere General Contractors Dorothy’s Affordable Accounting Services Hobe Sound Deli

Since 2006 Auto Air & More

Since 2007 Almar/Jackson Pools Ambrose Advanced Carpet Cleaning Caring Children Clothing Children Florida Living Realty – Michelle Tucker Keith and Sons Landscaping

Since 2008 Stuart Family Chiropractic and Acupuncture Center

Since 2009 Florida Oceanographic

Since 2010 DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

Since 2011 Becker Tree Farm B’ing the Best / McDonald’s CSI – Carpenter Security Integrators Hobe Sound Soccer Club The Keyes Company – Gena Duvall Martin County Fair Association St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church

Since 2012 Hobe Sound Community Chest J. O. Jones Plumbing Jane Logan Old Dixie Café North Woodward, Kelley, Fulton & Kaplan

Since 2013 Miles Grant Country Club SelectShred Village Bike & Paddle

Since 2014 Just Gold Jewelers The Keyes Company – Tom Whitehouse Treasure Coast Legal

Since 2015 Belanger & Belanger Main Street Realty Brightway Insurance / The Zanfini Family Crown Car Care Edward Jones – Paul Nunley Grassam Spine & Wellness Center Medi Solutions Place of Hope Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home Venture Construction Group of Florida

Since 2016 Acquisition Experts Flamingo Signs Two Men and a Truck

Since 2017 Deakins-Carroll Insurance Agency Edward Jones – John Peterson New York Life Project LIFT Re/Max Impact Realty Sam’s Club #8150 Southern Breeze Enterprises

Since 2018 Great Florida Insurance of Tequesta & Jensen Beach Hobe Sound Little League Perfection Plus Plant Masters Interiorscapes Recovery Insurance Adjusters VIP America Home Health Care

This month, the Florida Forest Service joins the nation in celebrating 75 years of Smokey Bear, the face of the longest-running public service advertising cam-paign in United States history, continuing his legacy of bringing awareness to unwanted, human-caused fires.

“Wildfire prevention remains one of the most critical issues in our state,” said Jim Karels, State Forester and Director of the Florida Forest Service. “Florida’s climate cre-ates a unique challenge for our year-round wildfire season, making it imperative for us to educate Floridians and visitors alike on the importance of Smokey Bear’s message.”

Smokey Bear’s wildfire prevention campaign has had a dramatic impact since its introduction in 1944. Progress continues today with an approximate 14 percent reduction in the average number of human-caused wildfires from 2011-2018, compared to the previous ten years.

While it’s clear his work has been successful, more than 75% of all wildfires in Florida are caused by human carelessness, which means Smokey’s message remains relevant. Since January, the Florida Forest

Service has responded to 1,295 wildfires that have burned over 87,200 acres in our state.

The Florida Forest Service has hosted numerous par-ties and local events across the state to celebrate the wildfire prevention icon’s milestone birthday. To find a Smokey event near you, visit smokeybear75th.org. To

learn more about Smokey Bear and wildfire prevention, visit smokeybear.com and

follow Smokey on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with the hashtags #SmokeyBear75 and

#OnlyYou. The Florida Forest Service, a

division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, manages more than 1 mil-

lion acres of state forests and provides forest management assistance on more

than 17 million acres of private and commu-nity forests. The Florida Forest Service is also respon-

sible for protecting homes, forestland and natural resources from the devastating effects of wildfire on more than 26 million acres. Learn more at FloridaForestService.com

Smokey Bear Celebrates 75th Birthday



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Photo by Hobe Sound Chamber Janet Otten, Hobe Sound Chamber presents a plaque to Michele Chardt in recognition of Arrow Title Services Chamber membership and their ribbon cutting. Looking on are Lucie McGuire and Jamie Pennington also of Arrow Title.

Photo by Hobe Sound Chamber At a recent special luncheon for our volunteers to bid farewell to Angela Hoffman, some of the longest serving, but now retired, joined in the celebration. Pictured are Marge Cabaniss, Lillian Johnson, Bette Evans (still serving), and Jean Tierney. Collectively they repre-sent nearly 100 years of volunteerism.

Photos by Liz McKinley Joe Catrambone, President/CEO of the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce bids farewell at the July Breakfast to Angela Hoffman as she steps away as CEO of the Hobe Sound Chamber.

Photo by Hobe Sound Chamber Tequesta Mayor Abby Brennan with new Village Manager, Jeremy Allen at Mr. Allen’s swearing in ceremony.

Photo by Hobe Sound Chamber A President's Council/Board of Directors event was held at Casa Del Vino to introduce new CEO, Lainey Muenich. L to R: Bob Thornton, O'Donnell Impact Windows and Storm Protection; Dorothy Flemming, Dorothy's Affordable Accounting; Lainey Muenich, CEO, Hobe Sound Chamber; and Richard Nash, Social Member/Office Volunteer/Parade Chair.

Photo by Hobe Sound Chamber Government Affairs Committee L to R: George Kleine, Tees Please, Troy McDonald, Duces Tecum Process Serving, Eric Wesel, Jupiter Island Pools, Rich Otten, Keyes Company, Eric Wolf, ActiveCanvas Digital Marketing, Terri Dooley, Office State Rep. MaryLynn Magar, Mike Dooley, Illustrated Properties, Jon Pasqualone, Clothes Mentor, Committee Chair, Gayle Harrell, State Senator, Dave Heaton, Children’s Services Council, John Sedwitz, Concerned Citizens Coalition, Beverly Halstead, Concerned Citizens Coalition, and James Brown, Social Member

Photos by Liz McKinley A tearful Angela Hoffman says goodbye to Chamber members as their CEO and lets them know she will still be seeing them at events as a member through her new position with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County.

Photos by Liz McKinley At the July breakfast, Children’s Services Council presented Dr. Brian Moriarty, Loving Chiropractic of Stuart, with the “Family Focused Workplace Award” Dr. Spencer Perna, Loving Chiropractic; David Heaton, Children’s Services Council; Dr. Brian Moriarty, Loving Chiropractic; Jen Ahern, Children’s Services Council; Laura Moriarty and baby Emma Moriarty, Loving Chiropractic

Photo by Hobe Sound Chamber Blake Capps, Capps Roofing and County Commissioner, Harold Jenkins greet new Chamber CEO, Lainey Muenich during President’s Council/Board of Directors Event at Casa Del Vino.

Photo by Hobe Sound Chamber New Member Orientation–Back row: George Kleine, Tees Please, Luncheon sponsor; Christopher Reynolds, Virtual Bookkeeping; Scott Parsons, Source One Solutions; Kelly Catania, Catch the Wave of Hope; Lucie McGuire, Arrow Title Services; Carolyn Hodge, Meola Technology; Lisa Teetor, Inspired Living. Front row: Portia Scott, The Elder Law Offices of Portia B. Scott, Chartered; Cyndi Colonnese, Tees Please; Eileen Villafane, Virtual Bookkeeping; Christina Eisenberg, Cabinet Gallery; Jan Otten, Hobe Sound Chamber

Photo by Hobe Sound Chamber Lots of networking happening at the recent Tees Please Business After Hours.

Photo by Hobe Sound Chamber Harold Jenkins, Trudi Onus, Susan Jenkins and Mike Dooley enjoy-ing the Tees Please Business After Hours.


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