VOL. 34 NO. 10
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OCTOBER 2024
2024 Stuart Air Show To Feature Local Food Trucks, STEM Scavenger Hunt, Drone Show, And A-10 Demo Team’s Final Performance The 2024 Stuart Air Show, set for November 8 to 10 at Martin County Airport/ Witham Field, is gearing up to be an action-packed weekend for families and aviation lovers. With new attractions like local food trucks, a kidfriendly STEM Scavenger Hunt, a dazzling drone show, and the final performance of the A-10 Thunderbolt II Demo Team, this year’s event promises to be the biggest yet. This year introduces a community favorite: local food trucks! Attendees can enjoy a variety of mouthwatering options, from savory barbecue to fresh seafood, gourmet street food, and desserts. As you watch the aerial
performances and explore static displays, the food trucks will provide the perfect fuel for an exciting day. For families with kids, the all-new STEM scavenger hunt will offer an engaging educational adventure throughout the event. This hands-on hunt encourages
children to discover how science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) intersect with aviation. It’s a great way to spark curiosity in young minds and ensure the entire family is entertained and inspired. A highlight of Friday night’s twilight airshow is the spectacular drone show, a high-tech visual experience 2024 Stuart Air Show on page 4
Tequesta Chili Cook-Off To Spice Up Veteran Support With Unforgettable Celebration Details – 2 to 6 p.m., on November 9, at One Main Street in Tequesta Get ready for a sizzling day of fun, flavors, and heartfelt tributes at the 13th Annual Tequesta Chili Cook-Off! T h e Te q u e s t a C h i l i Cook-Off is an annual fundraising event dedicated to celebrating local flavor and community spirit while supporting veterans’ charities. With a blend of Chili. Photo by Liz McKinley culinary competition, live Photography
entertainment, and charitable giving, the cook-off has become a cherished tradition in Tequesta, bringing together people to honor and support our nation’s heroes. This year’s cook-off is not just about great food and fun; it’s a powerful fundraising event with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting five veterans’ charities: Wounded Veterans Relief Fund, Southeast Florida Honor Flight, Operation 300, Warriors Renewal Coalition and Tequesta Friends of Public Safety, Inc. These organizations work tirelessly to support and uplift our veterans and their families, and your participation directly contributes to their vital work. Judges 2023. Photo by Liz McKinley Photography
Tequesta Chili Cook-Off on page 3
Athletes Race For Tampa General Hospital Loggerhead Triathlon More than 400 athletes from across the country gathered in Jupiter, Fla., for the Tampa General Hospital Loggerhead Triathlon on Saturday, August 24. Hundreds of spectators attended to support the athletes as they made their way through the challenging race. First held in 1985, the event has become a must on the Southeast race circuit. The triathlon course included a 3/8-mile swim in the Atlantic Ocean off Carlin Park,
a 13-mile bike ride down A1A into Juno Beach, Fla., a 3.1-mile (5K) run to the Jupiter Inlet, and back to the finish line at Carlin Park. The event also featured a duathlon for those who opted to skip the swim, and the option to participate in a relay.
Bill Picciano, Claudia Garrell, Matt Young
Rob Lucarelli, Mariana Lamb, Adrienne Capps, Tamra FitzGerald, Jay Lessing, Michael Albanese Athletes Race on page 2