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This year the Hobe Sound Christmas Parade falls on December 7th, known as “Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day” and we’re taking this opportunity to honor well-known Martin County native, Pearl Harbor Survivor and environmentalist, Ross Witham. Representing Ross Witham as Grand Marshal for the 34th Annual Parade is his wife, Mabel Witham.

Ross Witham, a Pearl Harbor sur-vivor and disabled veteran, passed away in 2004. Before his death he received international recognition and honors for his innovative efforts to restore the green sea turtle along Florida’s shores.

His wife, Mabel, who is this year’s Parade Grand Marshal, is known for opening the first preschool in Martin County in an old school building in Port Salerno. Today’s preschool and exceptional child pro-grams can be traced back to Mabel Witham’s work. She was a member of the Blasko family of Palm City and became a schoolteacher.

In 1917 Ross Witham was born into an old Martin County family. He joined the Navy to see the world. When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor he was a chief petty officer overseeing a squadron of PBY flying boats. His brother, Homer, was a PBY pilot who was killed in the Aleutian Islands. Homer was Stuart’s first navy pilot to die in World War II. Witham Field in Stuart is named for Homer Witham.

Ross and Mabel were married on May 27, 1945 at First Congregational Church in Palm City. They had four children.

One day as Ross was walking on the beach, he freed a newly hatched sea turtle that was trapped in seaweed on shore. It became a turning point for Witham and marine turtle conservation.

He began the study of turtles, earning a doctorate in marine biology from California Coast University and, with the help of Salt Water Conservation agent Roland C. “Boots” Byrd and museum director Stephen Schmidt, he started a sea turtle rescue program that brought eggs from endangered nests to the House of Refuge Museum

for protection until they could hatch and grow large enough to survive in the sea.

The transplanting of sea turtle eggs proved to be such a success that it was copied around the state and in the Caribbean islands. Known as the Head Start for Turtles Program it was officially sponsored by the state. Ross Witham authored 27 scientific articles on turtles and lectured at universities around the country and in Central and South America.

The 16th Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Conservation and Biology hon-ored Ross Witham in 1996 at Hilton Head, South Carolina. Marine biolo-

gists from 27 countries participated in the one-of-a-kind award.

Almost unnoticed, even in Martin County, Ross Witham’s wife, Mabel, was quietly working on behalf of children. She began the Open Door Pre-School in Port Salerno. Preschool education was a new idea in Martin County and she endeavored to help young-sters, particularly those from less advantaged families.

The Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce, its Board of Directors, Staff and Members, are proud to welcome Mabel Witham to serve as Grand Marshal of the 34th Annual Christmas Parade!

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Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce Calendar

November 2019-January 2020 n November Meetings n

Wednesday, November 6th AMBASSADORS MEETING

12:00pm at Hobe Sound Chamber Office 8958 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound

Tuesday, November 12th and 26th 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, November 18th BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING 5:30pm at the Chamber Office

Thursday, November 21st 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 November Events n

Friday, November 1st, 8th, and 22nd SCORE COUNSELING

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

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

Tuesday, November 12th 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: Dr. Lenore Maio, Zen Bodyworks No fee to attend, RSVP Required

Register online www.hobesound.org

Thursday, November 14th MONTHLY CHAMBER BREAKFAST

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

11295 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound Guest Speaker, Jay Spicer, Martin County Fair Sponsored by Hobe Sound Community Chest

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, November 19th COFFEE TALK

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

Sponsored by Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith Guest Speakers: Greta Schultz and Gary Lesser

There is no fee to attend RSVP is required; Seating is limited

Register online www.hobesound.org

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Official Christmas Parade Program

Mabel Witham Celebrating her 95th birthday, February 2019

Ross Witham

2019 Christmas Parade Adds New Award Trophy This year, since the parade falls on December 7th, known as “Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day,” a new trophy has been added for “Best Patriotic.” Parade committee chair, Richard Nash, himself a retired Army officer, felt this year would be an ideal year to add a new element to the hometown Christmas celebration while honoring World War II veterans. Richard Nash commented, “Perhaps taking this opportunity to honor our World War II veterans may help the younger generations to understand the significance of this date in our country’s history.”

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Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce 2019 Board of Directors

Officers President: Scott Parsons, Source One Solutions President Elect: 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 Jared Gaylord . . . . . . .Law Office of Marc R. Gaylord Brent Hanlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Loblolly Pete Morello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The UPS Store Derreck Ogden . . . . . . .Word of Mouth Comp. & Elect. Trudi Onus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Seacoast Bank 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 Scott Fay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TCI/ROOD Marlene Filer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Celebrities Fore Kids Dorothy Flemming . . .Dorothy’s Affordable Accounting 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 Gary Lesser . . . . . . . . . .Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith Rob Lord . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Pete Morello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The UPS Store 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, Bruning Consulting . .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 Dr. Lenore Maio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Zen Bodyworks Lucie McGuire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arrow Title Services Celeste Naumova . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First Citizens Bank 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-Andersen

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

The Hobe Sound Pelican is published quarterly by the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce

8958 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 772-546-4724

Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-3:30pm

Managing Editor: Janet Otten, Director of Member Services

Production: Theresa Dormi, Point Break, Inc.

Hobe Sound Pelican www.hobesound.org

As 2019 approaches its sunset and 2020 is close on the horizon, I reflect on the events of the past few months and look to a future that will continue to fulfill the promises of membership in the Hobe Sound Chamber.

The 7th Annual Progressive Dinner was a major success. The evening began at the prestigious Loblolly Golf Club for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as attendees dressed in their finery mingled and had fun with the new “scratch off ” raffle where every ticket was a win-ner. The silent auction caused excitement as players outbid each other to try to win certificates for 5 local golf courses.

Our celebrity chefs all provided fabulous meals in the comfort of their homes to delighted guests. And the evening ended with dessert, a nightcap and great dance music at Flash Beach Grille. It was a truly enjoyable evening with exceptional “Chamber of Commerce weather!”

This fall we partnered with our “sister” city, Tequesta and held an informational gathering at new member, joscō bar and oven. We were able to present the benefits of Hobe Sound Chamber membership to many busi-nesses represented at the event and have had several new Tequesta entrepreneurs become part of our Chamber.

Looking ahead, we will again be hosting a food truck event. With a few changes we believe it will be a great attraction for the whole community. It will take place on the 4th Friday of each month now through April 2020. The new venue will be J.V. Reed Park with more trucks, room for the kids to run and have fun, plenty

of space for guests to set up chairs or blankets and enjoy the tasty treats avail-able for purchase. Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss the fun.

The 34th Annual Hobe Sound Christmas Parade will step off this year on December 7th at 1:00pm. December 7th is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Grand Marshal for 2019 will be Mrs. Mabel Witham. Her husband was Ross Witham, a Pearl Harbor Survivor. We have added a new trophy this year for the entry that is the most Patriotic.

In a few weeks, December 20th, at a luncheon at Mariner Sands Country Club, we will be installing our 2020 Board of Directors. I am looking forward to a great year ahead with the Chamber staff and volun-teers and a very dynamic Board of Directors.

I want to personally congratulate our Chamber members who have been chosen by the Business Development Board of Martin County “for their extraordinary contributions to Martin County’s econ-omy and quality of community.” Business of the Year is Board member Bob Thornton of O’Donnell Impact Windows and Storm Protection; Entrepreneur of the Year, Scott Fay, TCI-Rood; and Small Business of the Year, Joe Connelly, Recovery Insurance Adjusters.

Keep watching News You Can Use and www.hobe-sound.org for updates on upcoming events in the Chamber and our community.

Scott Parsons, President Source One Solutions

The President’s Corner

Scott Parsons Hobe Sound Chamber of

Commerce President, 2019

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Community News

Hobe Sound Ministries Presents the 23rd Annual Singing Christmas Tree

Hobe Sound Ministries will present the 23rd Annual Singing Christmas Tree from Thursday, December 5 through Sunday, December 8 at 7:00pm each evening. Doors open at 6:00pm. This spectacular event, attended last year by over 8,000 people, will feature 75 singers in a beautifully lighted Christmas tree of thousands of lights, a 25-piece orchestra, a children’s choir and a drama cast of fifty.

This is a production with live instrumentation and singing, in addition to flying angels, kings and shep-herds, holy family, and the message and lights of the sea-son! Come and be a part of what has become an annual spectacular tradition - the Singing Christmas Tree! Admission is free.

Hobe Sound Ministries is located at 11295 Gomez Ave in Hobe Sound at Hobe Sound Bible College/Church. Call 772-546-5534 with any questions or visit their web site at www.hobesoundsingingtree.com.

Hobe Sound Golf Club Names New Director of Food & Beverage/Catering

Hobe Sound Golf Club (“HSGC”) General Manager John Galland announced that Ms. Cory Simon has been named Director of Food & Beverage / Catering at the private club.

Cory has an extensive background in private country clubs, restaurant, and hotel management. For thirteen years, she worked for the Greg Norman Company as General Manager of the Medalist Village Club, also in

Hobe Sound, Florida. Her responsibilities included managing the Village Club and directing the commu-nity and the Homeowners Association.

Cory has also served in hospitality management roles at Devonshire at PGA National (Palm Beach Gardens), The Sailfish Club of Florida (Palm Beach), Canopy Palms Ramada Resort and Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel (both on Singer Island), and The Jupiter Beach Resort. In addition, she has years of real estate experience in the Florida market.

In her new role, Cory will be responsible for all front of the house food and beverage operations, working closely with the Executive Chef to ensure seamless and polished service to the Club’s member-ship and their guests.

“We’re excited to welcome Cory to Hobe Sound Golf Club during this exciting time as we prepare to reopen the Club after our course renovation by Tom Fazio II this summer,” said Galland. “We’re confident that her strong background in hospitality will further position our Club as one of the preeminent golf clubs in the area.”

Originally from Wisconsin, Cory came to Florida in pursuit of furthering her career in the hospitality industry and to seek a warmer climate. She has resided in the Palm Beach Gardens area for the last 25 years. At the Club, she can be reached at 772-546-4600, ext. 123 and [email protected].

Photo Provided The Singing Christmas Tree at Hobe Sound Ministries.


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Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith Recognized as “Best Law Firm” For 10 Years By U.S. News & World Report

Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith has been regionally ranked in two categories by U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” for a decade. The Firm is ranked in Personal Injury Litigation and Insurance Law based on a rigorous evaluation process.

Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith is a third-generation law firm that has been representing injured clients and their families across the state of Florida for more than 92 years. In that time the Firm has grown to 10 attor-neys with more than 300 years of combined experience. They have four offices located in West Palm Beach, Stuart, Wellington, and Boca Raton.

Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith represents clients and their families who have suffered serious injury or the loss of a loved one due to the negligence of another.

Their team of experienced trial attorneys offers clients personalized service and communication, guiding them through the process from beginning to end, with a track record of significant case results. With no formal advertising, the Firm continues to grow from the refer-rals of their satisfied clients, other professionals, and their friends in the community. They have the experi-ence, skill, and reputation for more than 91 years to aggressively represent you and your family during this difficult time.

Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC local office is located at 27 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL 34994. Contact them by phone: 772-283-6839 or visit their website: www.lesserlawfirm.com.

Announcing

HOBE SOUNDBeach Shop at

9128B SE Bridge RoadHobe Sound, FL 33455

Jennifer DeMeo Gribben and Trinity Reback of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, Stuart, FL, have received awards in the first national Showplace Cabinetry Design Contest. Jennifer received second place in the Bath Design – Traditional category and honorable mention in the Bath Design – Transitional category. Trinity received honorable mention in the Kitchen Design – Transitional category.

Over 110 projects from across North America competed in nine categories for kitchen and bath design. Showplace Cabinetry sponsored the design contest for all sales and design professionals employed by authorized Showplace kitchen and bath dealerships, with all entries judged by a national panel of design professionals. The judging panel and the names of all the winners, with photos of their winning projects, are available at www.showplacecab-inetry.com/2019-design-contest. The contest was open to all projects installed between January 2018 and June 2019. Categories featured a wide variety of

kitchen and bath designs, along with a designation for the best new dealer entry and a judges’ choice award for best overall design, which was presented to Julie Leverett at ONE eleven ltd. in Las Vegas for her contemporary kitchen design.

“The originality of design and the quality of these projects were exceptional,” said Paul Sova, president and CEO of Showplace Cabinetry. “It’s important to remember that all the design entries were from actual projects placed in homes across the nation. The pride of the designers in creating functional and beautiful rooms for their clients shows through in each entry.” The designers were asked to submit a variety of mate-rials for judging, including professional imagery. The panel of peer-group design professionals judged each entry on visual appeal, creativity, workflow and design elements. For more on Showplace Cabinetry or the company’s full range of door styles, wood species, colors and finishes, go to www.ShowplaceCabinetry.com.

Cabinetry Professionals Receive Design Awards


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You know the feeling --- your head is congested and your face hurts. You press on your cheeks or temples and there’s pain—the pain that can only come from an inflammation in your sinuses. And then—there’s a headache that usually accompanies the sinus with runny nose, watery or itchy eyes and sometimes sneezing. Let’s face it, you feel miserable and sometimes you just want to go to bed!

Sometimes the symptoms of a migraine and a sinus headache can be confused, however sensitivity to light and sound and nausea generally accompany migraines.

Symptoms of a sinus headache may include: • Pressure and pain in the areas of the forehead, eyes

and cheeks or light headedness • Nasal congestion and stuffiness • A yellowish, green or clear discharge from the nose • Extreme tiredness • Chills and fever • Swelling and tenderness in the face Natural remedies that may alleviate some of these

symptoms include using a nasal saline (salt) rinse or spray, breathing moist air to help drain nasal passages as well as using peppermint oil and carrier oil combination rubbed on your temples. Avoid cigarette smoke and drink plenty of water.

Many of my patients ask for a facial adjustment when

they have sinus problems. The adjustment to the facial bones does not hurt and helps improve sinus drainage thus relieving the pressure. Often the result can be instanta-neous. I also highly rec-ommend acupuncture in combination with chiro-practic. These therapies are safe and natural alter-natives to prescription and over the counter medications that may leave you feeling fuzzy-headed and tired, or that may pro-duce additional side effects that only address symptoms, rather than the cause of the discomfort.

When sinus pain is troubling you, try natural health care as your first choice.

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

Oh…My Aching Sinuses! By Dr. Leon Gonyo, Stuart Family Chiropractic and Acupuncture Center

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• The Board of Directors has approved a slight increase in some Chamber fees. Of note, beginning January 1, 2020 breakfast will be $15.00 for a member and $18.00 for a non-member (an increase of $1.00 each.) All walk-ins (no RSVP) will be $18.00. A display table sponsor will be $50 and does include one breakfast.

• Display Table Sponsorships are available for the Installation Luncheon scheduled for Friday, December 20, 2019 at Mariner Sands. The fee is $100.00 and includes one lunch. Space is limited so be sure to reserve as soon as possible.

• Sponsorships are still available for 2020 for some events. Many have already been filled. Now is the time to sign up if you are thinking of sponsoring a breakfast, a Coffee Talk, a New Member Orientation Luncheon, a Nibbles & Networking Luncheon, or a Business After Hours. Call Jan at 772-546-4724 or email [email protected] for available dates.

• The Ambassador Committee is once again plan-ning to distribute Welcome Bags to new members and new residents of the Hobe Sound Community. Members are welcome to provide 100 of an item to be included in the bags. The fee to do this is $10.00 for all 100. Please don’t plan on dated items such as cal-endars because the bags last a long time and dated items often have to be removed. If you choose to place a coupon in the bags instead of a promotional item, the fee is $25.00. Call Jan at 772-546-4724 or email [email protected] for more information.

• Mark your calendar for the 4th Friday of every month, now through April. Chow Down Hobe Sound Food Truck event will be happening from 5:00pm-9:00pm at J.V. Reed Park. Bring your chairs or your lawn blankets, your family and friends. There’s lots of room for the kids to run around, vendors to peruse, and tasty treats for everyone to purchase and enjoy.

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



OFFICIAL CHRISTMAS PARADE SPONSORS

Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce 34th Annual Christmas Parade Parade Entries (Aphabetical) – December 7, 2019

Master of Ceremonies: Jef Otten and Background Music DancenSound Presenting Sponsor: O’Donnell Impact Windows & Storm Protection

Entries in Alphabetical Order

101.3 The Coast - WHLG

Apollo School Foundation

Aycock Funeral Home

The Banner Lake Club

Boys & Girls Club of Martin County

Congressman Brian Mast

Copley’s RV Center, Inc.

David Chambers Electric

Eaglewood Ladies Golf Association - 18 Hole League

First United Methodist Church of Hobe Sound

Fur Seasons

GFWC - Hobe Sound Women’s Club

Girl Scouts Southeast Florida

Grand Marshal-Mabel Witham

Hobe Sound Christian Academy

Hobe Sound Chamber President

Hobe Sound Community Presbyterian Church

Hobe Sound Cub Scout Pack 812

Hobe Sound Early Learning Center

Hobe Sound Elementary

Hobe Sound Elementary PTA

Hobe Sound Nature Center

HSBR Insurance

Humane Society of the Treasure Coast

Jenkins Landscape

Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Jupiter Island Public Safety

Just Dance Inc

Knights of Col 10718, St. Chris. Church

Martin County Clerk of Circuit Court



Entries in Alphabetical Order (continued)

Martin County Commissioner Harold Jenkins, District 3

Martin County Commissioner Sarah Heard, District 4

Martin County Commissioner Stacey Hetherington District 2

Martin County Fire Rescue

Martin County School Board - Victoria Defenthaler

Martin County Sheriff Snyder & Command Staff

Martin County Sheriff ’s Command Center

Martin County Sheriff ’s Honor Guard

Martin County Sheriff ’s Motorcycles

Martin County Sheriff ’s Office SWAT BearCat

Martin County Sheriff ’s Patrol Car-Community Policing Truck

Martin County Sheriff ’s Possee & Agriculture Tracu

Martin County Superintendent of Schools

Martin County Tax Collector

Murray Middle School Band of Pride & the Lionettes

Murray Middle School S.W.A.T. Club

O’Donnell Impact Windows & Storm Protection SPONSOR



Pine School

Place of Hope

Preston Contempory Dance Theatre

Representative MaryLynn Magar

Reverse the Door, Inc.

Seacoast Bank

Sheridan of Hobe Sound

South Fork High School JROTC

South Fork Spirit and Pride Marching Band

Splish Splash Detailing Services, LLC

Stephanie A. Moore Sewing

TCIROOD

Teasley & Associates

Tees Please

Tony’s Tree Service

Waste Management SPONSOR



Advantage Property Management Samantha S. Van Donkelaar 1111 SE Federal Hwy., Ste 100, Stuart, FL 34994 772-334-8900 www.advantage-property-management.com Business Classification: Property Management/Home Watch

Aflac Resa Listort 401 Old Dixie Hwy. #3001, Tequesta, FL 33469 305-308-2006 www.SEAinsurancegroup.com Business Classification: Insurance Agencies Organization Description: As an Aflac representative, Resa Listort’s passion is cultivating conversations around health, benefits, and mindfulness in business. Her mission is helping small business owners appreci-ate the importance of protecting and supporting their employees and adding value to their compensation packages by utilizing Aflac. Resa builds relationships for better wellbeing.

Bobby Rubino’s Place for Ribs Allison and Thomas Lawler 3373 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34997 772-600-7016 www.bobbyrubinos.com Business Classification: Restaurants/Catering/Food Services Organization Description: Since 1978, Bobby Rubino’s has been South Florida’s premier place for ribs and BBQ. Their secret is in the recipes, and the care and quality of the food they have been providing for over 40 years. They take much pride in offering great food, great family friendly experiences and great value. They have a spacious, old school ambiance that is comfortable and inviting for you and your family. They offer a broad menu including Ribs and Chicken, Prime Rib, Steaks and Seafood at affordable prices, plus the daily specials. Locally owned and operated by Tom and Allison Lawler, who opened this location in December 2018.

Bring It On, LLC John Ertl 8465 SE Gulfstream Place, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 305-407-6153 Business Classification: General Contractors/Home Repairs Organization Description: Bring It On, LLC, has recently relocated to Hobe Sound after providing 14 years of home improvement services to the lower keys and Key West. Now a “one man show,” the owner will provide hands on workmanship -- always trying to exceed customers’ expectations. State licensed and experienced in all phases of remodeling, Bring It On is your best option for any job. Free consultation.

Welcome New Members:Coastal Classics Mary Ann and Gary Guterman 7190 SE Federal Hwy., Stuart, FL 34997 772-219-4074 www.coastalclassicsconsign.com Business Classification: Consignment Shop Organization Description: Coastal Classics, formerly D & D Consignment, opened in August of 2018 after the new owners, Mary Ann and Gary Guterman com-pleted remodeling the showrooms. Merchandise offer-ings continue to be furniture and accessories (lamps, art, mirrors). In addition, there are floral arrangements, floral stems, tabletop items and décor, fine crystal stemware and vases, fine china, jewelry, candles, and a wide variety of gift, seasonal and home décor items. Coastal Classics is open daily, year-round.

Cypress Animal Hospital Richard Smith, DVM 364 Cypress Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469 561-744-7878 www.cypressanimalhosp.com Business Classification: Veterinarians Organization Description: Cypress Animal Hospital of Tequesta is a place where you can count on loving care for your dogs and cats. They offer services from well-ness visits, vaccines to dentals, neuters and spay.

joscō bar and oven Stephanie Flora 157 N. US Hwy. 1, Tequesta, FL 33469 561-972-7337 www.joscobarandoven.com Business Classification: Restaurants/Catering/Food Services Organization Description: Stephanie Flora and Julia Silver envisioned joscō bar and oven as a restaurant and a refuge. A place where families and friends could escape to an elegant, comforting environment, savor delicious, unforgettable cuisine, enjoy great music, and -- most of all -- fellowship with those they love most. These devoted wives and moms with families of their own also want to showcase local individuals and organ-izations who are offering kindness, uplifting others, and bringing hope and help to those in need. They partner with and support nonprofits doing great work in our community. This is what joscō, its founders, and life, along with family, good friends, good food, and special moments together are all about.

Martin County Property Appraiser Laurel Kelly 1111 SE Federal Hwy., Ste. 330, Stuart, FL 34994 772-288-5608 www.pa.martin.fl.us Business Classification: Government Officials Organization Description: Mission Statement: By State law it is the responsibility of the County Property Appraiser’s office to locate, identify and appraise all property subject to ad valorem taxes, and process allowable exemptions. Services Provided: Appraise about 95,200 parcels of real property; Assess tangible personal property (busi-ness furniture, fixtures and equipment); Physically inspect all new construction annually; Physically inspect properties every five years as required by statute in order to review the condition, quality and size of structures; Provide public assistance and information including computer data reports; Administer about 112,500 exemptions, spanning over 25 types of exemptions; Originate and maintain the countywide assessment maps; Process the tax roll and comply with many reporting requirements.

Mary’s Home Madeleine Greenwood 1033 SE 14th Street, Stuart, FL 34996 772-223-5000 www.maryshome.org Business Classification: Non-profit Organizations Organization Description: Mary’s Home is a Christian, faith-based, non-profit 501c3 organization. They pro-vide residential and non-residential services for women who are homeless, pregnant and in need of a support-ive environment because of a lack of suitable housing or favorable family relationships. Their program helps expectant mothers break the cycle of generational poverty and dependency, as they learn to set and achieve goals for becoming independent. They prepare women for a life of self-sufficiency and a vision of hope for the future through counseling, parenting skills, career education, goal setting and financial budgeting.

Morgan Stanley – Knowlton Ryan Knowlton 729 SW Federal Hwy., Ste. 300, Stuart, FL 34994 602-487-0150 Business Classification: Financial Services

Nathan Todd’s OCD Cleaning Nathan Todd 8386 SE Bayberry Terrace, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 772-285-2656 www.nathansocdpressurecleaning.com Business Classification: Pressure Cleaning & Driveway Stripping

Posh Pineapple Nina Gelardi 11764 SE Dixie Hwy., Hobe Sound, FL 33455 772-932-7150 www.poshpineapplebyjuno.com Business Classification: Retail Sales Organization Description: Posh Pineapple is located at the corner of Mars and Dixie in the historic St. Onge building. Visit them for hostess gifts, coastal home accessories, jewelry, art, baby, pets and more. Some brands they carry are: Spartina 449, Scout, Beatriz Ball, Faux Designs, Mud Pie, Lilly Pulitzer, Lafco, Thymes, Inis, Twos Company, Napa Home and many more. Stop in and say hello to Deborah Grant and Judy Cofer! Hours 10am-5:30pm, Mon-Sat. Open Sunday starting November 10th.

Premium Painters Jenny Samuels 9425 SE Federal Hwy., Hobe Sound, FL 33455 772-263-2801 www.premiumpainters.com Business Classification: Painting Contractors Organization Description: Premium Painters is well known in the area for having “Larger Crews to Get the Job Done Fast!” Based in Hobe Sound and located on Federal Highway, Premium Painters makes the painting process, whether interior or exterior, residential or com-mercial, convenient for you. They are the company you go to for certainty. Their goal at Premium Painters is not to do only one paint job for you but to be your painter of choice and that can only be accomplished with what they call “legendary service.” Premium Painters has been in business for 20 years, is a six-time winner of the Angie’s List “Super Service Award” and is an accredited A+ rated business with the Better Business Bureau. They will meet or beat the price on other com-parable quotes. Please call them today to schedule a free estimate (mention The Pelican and receive 10% off!)

Route 1 Insurance Stacey Daly 222 S. US Hwy. 1 Ste. 6, Tequesta, FL 33469 561-575-5588 www.route1insurance.com Business Classification: Insurance Agencies Organization Description: Route 1 Insurance in Tequesta has been serving the community since 1998. When it comes to understanding your needs, Route 1's agents are here to listen and put together great coverage at competitive rates to protect their clients. Their agents are all locals who give that personal touch that lets you know they care about you and your budget.



Fellow Chamber of Commerce Members and Hobe Sound residents:

My name is Sam Bruning. I am honored to serve as the chairman of the chamber’s ambassador com-mittee. We are a group of friendly and outgoing pro-fessionals with a mission to enhance the chamber experience with existing and new members. We are the volunteers that help the chamber events run smoothly, the smiling faces at ribbon cuttings, and the folks that reach out when members sign up with this wonderful organization.

In the coming months, we will hold a Coffee Talk sponsored by Linda and Eric Wolf at ActiveCanvas. This event will allow you to come meet the ambassa-dors, learn more about our team, and potentially join our group.

We understand the ambassador committee may not be for everyone, but we want to remind you we are here to serve the community. If you would like our help marketing your business we offer our Welcome Bag program. For ten dollars, businesses can put an item in the Welcome Bags, sponsored by Dr. Leon & Shelly Gonyo at Stuart Family Chiropractic. These bags are hand delivered to new businesses by our ambassadors or picked up by new residents at the chamber office. If you are interested. please contact me ([email protected]) or Jan Otten ([email protected]) to learn more.

On September 21st, the ambassador committee and chamber leadership participated in the International Coastal Cleanup. Our group volun-teered to clean up Greenfield Park in Hobe Sound. The ambassadors had a great time serving the com-munity and strengthening friendships within our team. After our cleanup, fifteen hungry women and men stormed Harry & the Native's for great food and a fun atmosphere. We look forward to helping Hobe Sound maintain its beauty and elegance.

Please keep a watchful eye on our group. We have talented individuals that want to continue improving your chamber experience in every way possible.

Canadian philosopher, Jean Vanier reminds us, “One of the marvelous things about community is that it enables us to wel-come and help people in a way we couldn’t as individu-als.” Our ambassador group demonstrates the ultimate power of teamwork when serving our community.

Thank you for the time you spent learning more about our group. We look forward to serv-ing you in 2020.

Warmest regards, Sam Bruning Ambassador Committee - Chair

Welcome New Members:Strategic Retirement Group Brian Ake 515 SW Camden Avenue, Stuart, FL 34994 772-781-4700 www.mysrg.net Business Classification: Financial Services Organization Description: Brian joined Strategic Retirement Group in 2019 as a financial advisor. Brian obtained his BS in finance from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2007. He also holds the FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities registra-tions through Commonwealth Financial Network® as an Investment Adviser Representative. Brian has worked in the financial industry since 2010, first working at Merrill Lynch before joining Strategic Retirement Group. Brian has been helping guide indi-viduals to reach their financial goals and plan a path for their future.

Teasley & Associates Stephanie B. Teasley 222 S US Hwy. 1, Ste. 205, Tequesta, FL 33469 561-401-9986 www.teasleyassoc.com Business Classification: Accounting/Tax Service/ Bookkeeping Organization Description: Teasley & Associates, P.A. is an accounting firm that is family owned and operat-ed and has been in business for over twelve years. They customize their services to fit their client's needs. The founder, Stephanie Teasley, has been in the accounting industry for over 30 years and is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Teasley & Associates, P.A. provides forensic and accounting serv-ices for individuals and businesses. Their accounting services include financial statement preparation, pay-roll, income taxes, business consulting services and more. Please contact them for a consultation and let them start helping you with your accounting needs.

The Pegasus Foundation Adrianna Carroll 8974 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 772-545-1227 www.pegasusfoundation.org Business Classification: Non-profit Organizations Organization Description: The Pegasus Foundation improves animal welfare through effective grant mak-ing and education in the United States, the Caribbean, Native American Lands, Africa and Asia.

Sam Bruning Hobe Sound Chamber of

Commerce Ambassador Committee - Chair

Meet the Chamber’s Ambassador Committee

Ambassador Committee working with Keep Martin Beautiful for the Annual Coastal Cleanup! Front Row: Amy Thornton, Scentsy Fragrances; Lucie McGuire, Arrow Title Services; Shelly Gonyo, Stuart Family Chiropractic and Acupuncture Center; Jan Otten, Hobe Sound Chamber; Christina Stamper, Madison’s Miracles Back Row: Linda Wolf, ActiveCanvas Digital Marketing; Sam Bruning, Social Member; Bob Thornton, O’Donnell Impact Windows & Storm Protection; Ryan Knowlton, Morgan Stanley; Scott Parsons, Board President, Source One Solutions; Lainey Muenich, Chamber CEO


Hobe Sound Pelican

Friday, November 22nd CHOW DOWN HOBE SOUND

FOOD TRUCK EVENT 5:00pm-9:00pm at J.V. Reed Park

9004 SE Athena Street, Hobe Sound Presenting Sponsor: Strategic Realty, Glen Alexander

Media Sponsor: Treasure Coast Legal Bring your chairs or a blanket

Music, Drinks, Vendors and more No fee to attend. Tasty Treats available to purchase.

Thursday-Friday, November 28th & 29th THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

Chamber Office Closed

n December Meetings n Wednesday, December 4th

AMBASSADORS MEETING 12:00pm at Hobe Sound Chamber Office

8958 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound

Tuesday, December 10th 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

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Monday, December 16th BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

5:30pm at the Chamber Office

n December Events n Saturday, December 7th

ARTS & CRAFTS STROLL 10:00am-3:00pm

Dixie Highway south of Bridge Road

Saturday, December 7th 34TH ANNUAL HOBE SOUND

CHRISTMAS PARADE 1:00pm

Presenting Sponsor: O’Donnell Impact Windows & Storm Protection

Parade Route: Dixie Highway north to Bridge Road, Bridge Road west to Hercules

Avenue ending in Zeus Park

Friday, December 20th ANNUAL INSTALLATION OF DIRECTORS

& AWARDS LUNCHEON 11:30am-1:30pm at Mariner Sands Country Club

6500 SE Mariner Sands Drive, Stuart $50 Members & Guests/$40 President’s Council Display Tables available, $100, includes 1 lunch

RSVP Required, No Shows Will Be Billed RSVP online: www.hobesound.org

Tuesday-Wednesday, December 24th & 25th CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY


Friday, December 27th CHOW DOWN HOBE SOUND



Media Sponsor: Treasure Coast Legal Bring your chairs or a blanket.

Music, Drinks, Vendors and more. No fee to attend. Tasty Treats available to purchase.

9128B SE Bridge RoadHobe Sound, FL 33455

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Tuesday, December 31st NEW YEAR’S EVE


n January Meetings n

Wednesday, January 8th AMBASSADORS MEETING

12:00pm at Hobe Sound Chamber Office 8958 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound

Tuesday, January 14th and 28th HOBE SOUND TOASTMASTERS MEETING

7:00-9:00pm, Hobe Sound Bible College, 2nd floor 11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound

Open to Chamber members and the public. Call Jan Otten at 772-546-4724 for information

Monday, January 27th BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

5:30pm at Chamber Office

n January Events n Wednesday, January 1st

NEW YEAR’S DAY Chamber Office Closed

Friday, January 3rd, 10th, and 24th SCORE COUNSELING

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

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

Wednesday, January 8th INSIDE HOBE SOUND TOUR

8:30am-2:00pm $15 pp, includes box lunch

To reserve a seat, call Jan at 772-546-4724 or email [email protected]

Thursday, January 9th MONTHLY CHAMBER BREAKFAST

8:00-9:15am at Place of Hope 11810 SE Dixie Highway, Hobe Sound

Advance RSVP: $15 Members/$18 Non-members No RSVP: $18 Walk-ins: No Shows will be billed

Register online at www.hobesound.org

Thursday, January 16th BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

5:30pm-7:00pm at 2020 Festival of the Arts Poster Unveiling Hosted & Sponsored by Bank of America 11900 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound

$10 Members/$15 Non-members/$5 Social Members Register online www.hobesound.org

Monday, January 20th MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY


Friday, January 24th CHOW DOWN HOBE SOUND



Media Sponsor: Treasure Coast Legal Bring your chairs or a blanket.

Music, Drinks, Vendors and more. No fee to attend.

Tasty Treats available to purchase.



Thank You Renewals:Since 1993 Metz Construction Company

Since 1994 Waste Management

Since 1997 Law Office of Marc R. Gaylord

Since 2005 In His Love Ministries Pro-Tech Fire Sprinklers

Since 2006 Avalon Air Education Foundation of Martin County Steele Law

Since 2007 Big Apple Pizza C&C Auto Repair Copley’s RV Center Images in Paradise

Since 2008 Advantage Ford Brookdale Tequesta Assisted Living & Memory Care Mariner Sands Country Club Stuart Family Chiropractic and Acupuncture Center

Since 2009 Eye Marketing Servpro of Martin County Smart Source

Since 2010 Crown Trophy Shrimpers Grill & Raw Bar

Since 2011 The Cottages at Hobe Sound Geminye Design Group Heart Care Imaging Town of Jupiter Island

Since 2012 Florida Living Realty / MacLeod Hobe Sound Nature Center Landwersiek & Associates Investment Planning Group

Since 2013 Children’s Services Council of Martin County H. Allen Holmes Martin County School Board / Superintendent of Schools Upstairs Communications International

Since 2014 Anytime Fitness Hobe Sound Cruise Planners / Morgenthaler First Florida Development & Construction Gillman, Shapiro & Dillemuth The Keyes Company / Kelley Smith

Since 2015 2JData Brightway Insurance / The Zanfini Family Clothes Mentor DiMeo Family Dental HJA Design Studio The MilCor Group Real Estate Book of Martin County

Since 2016 The Banner Lake Club Capital Strategies Investment Group Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa Organic Solutions The Grove Pizza, Cucina & Wine Bar

Since 2017 Barbara C. Smith of Keller Williams Realty Bonner Mobile Bar First Citizens Bank / Tequesta Highway Tire and Auto Maldjian Law Group Painting With A Twist The Sade Group Private Wealth Management Tetra Tech Zen Bodyworks

Since 2018 Aksun Hearing Clinic American Red Cross Colorado Pawn & Jewelry Hydrangea Flowers and Coffee

Loving Chiropractic of Stuart Madison’s Miracles My Living Magazine Perfection Plus Robert Nichols Insurance Group The Sheridan at Hobe Sound Tara Biek Creative True North Creative


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