VOL. 27 NO. 6
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JUNE 2026
Songwriters & Storytellers Was A Down-Home Sensation At The Rockin’ H Ranch Benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs Of Martin County The Third Annual Songwriters & Storytellers, benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County, was a sold-out success and an unforgettable evening under the stars at Rockin’ H Ranch in Palm City. Guests embraced the spirit of the night—donning boots, pearl snap shirts, and hats—for a lively country-inspired experience filled with great music, dinner, and dancing. Set against the scenic backdrop of the ranch, the evening began with a cocktail hour featuring Stuart native Cade Walker, as guests enjoyed appetizers prepared and served by members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County’s Fork in the Road Culinary Team. The program kicked off with an energetic performance by Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County youth line dancers, Songwriters & Storytellers on page 6
Event Committee- Jackie Rea, Jennifer Sardone-Shiner, Missi Campbell, Andrew Kennedy, Beth Garvia Svopa, Sarah Testa, Meghan Shirey and Aislynn Mooney
Steve and Beth Svopa, Michelle and Kevin Darcy
Pickle For Paws Combines Friendly Competition With Support For Shelter Animals Almost 100 women and men served, dinked, volleyed, rallied and more at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast’s (HSTC) 4th Annual Pickle for Paws charity event. They raised nearly $23,000, which benefits the humane society’s shelter animals. Players and spectators were greeted by Misty’s Pals pet therapy teams and they had the opportunity to interact with some of the shelter’s adoptable animals. Attendees also were able to participate in a 50/50 raffle and win a variety of raffle baskets and auction items. Ramona Floridor-White sang the national anthem followed by 92-year-old Ralph Wakeam hitting the ceremonial first serve. Then play began and continued into the early evening.
Event organizer Jessica Agee-Bradshaw and Humane Society volunteer Tricia Marlof
The humane society is grateful to have the support of its sponsors, donors and committee members for making this event possible. Michael and Kimberly Izzolo, Robbie Jacobs and Jessica Agee-Bradshaw organized and managed the event. Custom Pickle for Paws shirts and tank tops are still available for those who wish Pickle For Paws on page 4
Misty’s Pals therapy dog, Mocha
Public Needed To Help Find Drift Cards Released Into The Lake Worth And Indian River Lagoons Help scientists collect data on the movement of water pollutants off the coast of Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. Be on the lookout! ANGARI (Anne-jar-ee) Foundation is asking for the public’s help to find and report hundreds of purple, white, yellow, and unpainted wooden drift cards floating in the Lake Worth Lagoon and the Indian River Lagoon. The drift cards are part of ANGARI’s 15th Lake Worth Lagoon Drift Card Study that tracks water movement and pollutants in Florida’s coastal waterways.
Yellow Lagoon Drift card
Yellow Lagoon Drift card deployment with Eco Scouts Drift Cards on page 6