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ONCE UPON A CHILD – JUNE 4, 2021 (After)

After several years of doing business in Jensen Beach, Once Upon a Child owners Arthur and Suzanne Mogavero relocated their children’s resale shop to a huge new location at 1099 N.W. Federal Highway, Stuart, one mile north of the Roosevelt Bridge. The Stuart/Martin County Chamber performed their ribbon cutting ceremony on June 4^th, preceding their community-wide Grand Opening celebration on June 5^th.
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ONCE UPON A CHILD – JUNE 4, 2021

Arthur and Suzanne Mogavero, owners of Once Upon a Child, are relieved to be up and running at their huge new location at 1099 N.W. Federal Highway, Stuart.
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ONCE UPON A CHILD – JUNE 4, 2021

Chamber members Dr. Robert Kustarz (left) and Donald Bowen, Hope Health & Wellness and Josh Brown, CBS-12 News helped celebrate the Grand Opening of Once Upon a Child at their new location, just north of the Roosevelt Bridge.
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ONCE UPON A CHILD – JUNE 4, 2021

Once Upon a Child associate Shelby sorts through all of the cute clothes brought in by customers to their new store at 1099 N.W. Federal Highway in Stuart.
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HOPE HEALTH & WELLNESS – MAY 25, 2021 - Before

On May 25^th the staff of Hope Health & Wellness celebrated the Grand Opening of their new location at 688 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart, with a Stuart/Martin County and Jensen Beach combo ribbon cutting. Chamber members feasted on a variety of sandwiches, fruits and mouth-watering desserts, as they learned about the wide array of chiropractic and physical therapy services they provide.
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HOPE HEALTH & WELLNESS – MAY 25, 2021 - After

On May 25^th the staff of Hope Health & Wellness celebrated the Grand Opening of their new location at 688 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart, with a Stuart/Martin County and Jensen Beach combo ribbon cutting. Chamber members feasted on a variety of sandwiches, fruits and mouth-watering desserts, as they learned about the wide array of chiropractic and physical therapy services they provide.
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HOPE HEALTH & WELLNESS – MAY 25, 2021

Dr. Robert Kustarz demonstrated their state-of-the-art decompression suspension chair, during the Grand Opening of Hope Health & Wellness. Shown with Dr. Kustarz are (from left) Andria Heimer, Donald Bowen and Dr. Andrew Hope.
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HOPE HEALTH & WELLNESS – MAY 25, 2021

Suzanne Mogavero, Once Upon a Child and Josh Brown, CBS-12 News check out the cool tote bag she received at the Grand Opening of Hope Health & Wealth.
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HOPE HEALTH & WELLNESS – MAY 25, 2021

The staff of Hope Health & Wellness welcomed Stuart/Martin County and Jensen Beach Chamber members to their Grand Opening on May 25^th. Shown (from left) are Dr. Ashton Tyree, Andria Heimer, Dr. Robert Kustarz, Brian Koslow, Dr. Andrew Hope, Donald Bowen and Jarrad Neubrander.
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HOPE HEALTH & WELLNESS – MAY 25, 2021

Donald Bowen gets a hug from Debbie Banta, Elliott Museum at the Grand Opening of Hope Health & Wellness.
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GROUND BREAKING AT THE SOVANA AT STUART – MARCH 31, 2021

Community leaders and City of Stuart representatives came out on a Chamber of Commerce day to welcome The Sovana at Stuart, an independent 55+ community being developed in North Stuart, during their after-the-fact ground breaking ceremony. Members of the United Group development team, including President/CEO Michael Uccellini and Director of Project Development Tim Haskins; along with Stuart Mayor Eula Clarke and Stuart/Martin County Chamber Chairman Jeff Sabin, were among those who performed the duty.
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GROUND BREAKING AT THE SOVANA AT STUART – MARCH 31, 2021

Stuart/Martin County Chamber Chairman Jeff Sabin congratulated all of The Sovana at Stuart team members during their ground breaking ceremony, held on March 31^st, at the future site of the 55+ independent living community.
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GROUND BREAKING AT THE SOVANA AT STUART – MARCH 31, 2021

Community leaders and City of Stuart representatives came out on a Chamber of Commerce day to welcome The Sovana at Stuart, an independent 55+ community being developed in North Stuart, during their after-the-fact ground breaking ceremony. Members of the United Group development team, including President/CEO Michael Uccellini and Director of Project Development Tim Haskins; along with Stuart Mayor Eula Clarke and Stuart/Martin County Chamber Chairman Jeff Sabin, were among those who performed the duty.
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GROUND BREAKING AT THE SOVANA AT STUART – MARCH 31, 2021

Community leaders and City of Stuart representatives came out on a Chamber of Commerce day to welcome The Sovana at Stuart, an independent 55+ community being developed in North Stuart, during their after-the-fact ground breaking ceremony.
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PEGGY’S NATURAL FOODS – MARCH 28, 2021 (Before)

Peggy Ranger, owner of Peggy’s Natural Foods, proudly displayed her new location in Hobe Sound to Stuart/Martin County Chamber members during her March 28^th ribbon cutting. Peggy is celebrating 38 years in the health food and product business.
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PEGGY’S NATURAL FOODS – MARCH 28, 2021 (After)

Peggy Ranger, owner of Peggy’s Natural Foods, proudly displayed her new location in Hobe Sound to Stuart/Martin County Chamber members during her March 28^th ribbon cutting. Peggy is celebrating 38 years in the health food and product business.
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PEGGY’S NATURAL FOODS – MARCH 28, 2021

Peggy’s Natural Foods owner Peggy Ranger and her long-time associate Ron Voelker show off her new expansive store, located at 10472 S. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound.
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MARCH 2, 2021 - CAMP BOW WOW (After)

Stuart/Martin County Chamber members helped celebrate the newly opened Camp Bow Wow with a ribbon cutting, as they hosted and sponsored the March 2^nd Networking Breakfast. There were plenty of cute pooches to go around, as members toured the expansive facility, located on Lionel Terrace in Stuart. Owners Brigid (holding scissors) and Elena McLaughlin (right of Elena) explained their large array of dog services, including 1/2 and full day camp, overnight boarding, bathing, spa treatments and more.
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MARCH 2, 2021 - CAMP BOW WOW (Before)

Stuart/Martin County Chamber members helped celebrate the newly opened Camp Bow Wow with a ribbon cutting, as they hosted and sponsored the March 2^nd Networking Breakfast. There were plenty of cute pooches to go around, as members toured the expansive facility, located on Lionel Terrace in Stuart. Owners Brigid (holding scissors) and Elena McLaughlin (right of Elena) explained their large array of dog services, including 1/2 and full day camp, overnight boarding, bathing, spa treatments and more.
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DREAMWORKS REAL ESTATE – FEBRUARY 4, 2021 - Before

Kelly Guttveg, owner of DreamWorks Real Estate cut the ribbon as she celebrated the Grand Opening of her office, located at 110 S.W. Monterey Road, Stuart. Her husband Gary, owner of DreamWorks Companies, and her real estate associates accompanied her for the ribbon cutting. Stuart/Martin County Chamber members, family and friends enjoyed the festivities, including plenty of food and drinks, plus music by Gratitude Steel Band.
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DREAMWORKS REAL ESTATE – FEBRUARY 4, 2021 - After

Kelly Guttveg, owner of DreamWorks Real Estate cut the ribbon as she celebrated the Grand Opening of her office, located at 110 S.W. Monterey Road, Stuart. Her husband Gary, owner of DreamWorks Companies, and her real estate associates accompanied her for the ribbon cutting. Stuart/Martin County Chamber members, family and friends enjoyed the festivities, including plenty of food and drinks, plus music by Gratitude Steel Band.
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OWEN INSURANCE GROUP - JANUARY 20, 2021

Stuart/Martin County Chamber Trustee Gary Owen, owner of Owen Insurance Group, was delighted to welcome members to his new office, located at 1611 N.W. Federal Highway, Stuart. As sponsor and host of the January 2021 Business After Hours, Gary and his staff provided a delicious meal from Sonny’s Bar-B-Que, along with a selection of libations, including his famous margaritas. Assisting Gary with the ribbon cutting were Chaz and Loretta Russell, Gratitude Steel Band, who also provided the entertainment for the evening. Representing Owen Insurance Group were (from left) Luke Kras, Kathy Prosniewski, Julie Scott, Diane Wyland, Tom Bouvier and Debbie Temple.
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HARBOR CHASE OF STUAR

A Harbor Chase of Stuart team member discussed the numerous amenities to guests of their Grand Opening on December 10^th, while admiring one of their many beautiful Christmas trees.
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HARBOR CHASE OF STUART – DECEMBER 10, 2020

Stuart/Martin County Membership Executive Amy Pearlstine assisted Reiss Schweiger in the lighting of the menorah, to celebrate the first night of Hanukah, at the Grand Opening of Harbor Chase of Stuart.

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HARBOR CHASE OF STUART – DECEMBER 10, 2020

Debbie McCourt, Executive Director of Harbor Chase of Stuart, welcomed guests at the Grand Opening of the assisted living and memory care facility.
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HARBOR CHASE OF STUART – DECEMBER 10, 2020

New residents of Harbor Chase of Stuart, enjoyed the comradery during the Grand Opening of their new home.
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HARBOR CHASE OF STUART – DECEMBER 10, 2020 - Before

On December 10, 2020, Debbie McCourt, Executive Director of Harbor Chase of Stuart, cut the Stuart/Martin County Chamber ribbon, as she celebrated the Grand Opening of the assisted living and memory care facility. Residents, Chamber members and friends were treated to delicacies and refreshments provided by the staff.
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HARBOR CHASE OF STUART – DECEMBER 10, 2020

Members of the Harbor Chase of Stuart staff gathered to celebrate the Grand Opening of the resort-style assisted living and memory care facility.
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HARBOR CHASE OF STUART – DECEMBE

On December 10, 2020, Debbie McCourt, Executive Director of Harbor Chase of Stuart, cut the Stuart/Martin County Chamber ribbon, as she celebrated the Grand Opening of the assisted living and memory care facility. Residents, Chamber members and friends were treated to delicacies and refreshments provided by the staff.
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EXP REALTY/FLORIDA CLUB HOMES/EILEEN ANN SIMONS – DECEMBER 3, 2020 (Before)

What’s better than a beautiful Florida afternoon? A beautiful Florida afternoon with ice cream! Eileen Ann Simons treated guests to ice cream and an assortment of special vendors at the Grand Opening of her EXP Realty/Florida Club Homes office on December 3^rd. Stuart/Martin County Chamber members, friends and business partners were on hand for the ribbon cutting.
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EXP REALTY/FLORIDA CLUB HOMES/EILEEN ANN SIMONS – DECEMBER 3, 2020 (After)

What’s better than a beautiful Florida afternoon? A beautiful Florida afternoon with ice cream! Eileen Ann Simons treated guests to ice cream and an assortment of special vendors at the Grand Opening of her EXP Realty/Florida Club Homes office on December 3^rd. Stuart/Martin County Chamber members, friends and business partners were on hand for the ribbon cutting.
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EXP REALTY/FLORIDA CLUB HOMES/EILEEN ANN SIMONS – DECEMBER 3, 2020

Eileen Ann Simons invited her business partners to display their products and services at the Grand Opening of her new EXP Realty office at The Florida Club.
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EXP REALTY/FLORIDA CLUB HOMES/EILEEN ANN SIMONS – DECEMBER 3, 2020

Chamber Director and Trustee Candace Lopes, Skin Serenity Spa enjoys her ice cream cone, as Past Chairman Pete Lashenka and Jacqueline Brock, PrimeLending discuss their mortgage business, at the Grand Opening of EXP Realty/Florida Club Homes.

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EXP REALTY/FLORIDA CLUB HOMES/EILEEN ANN SIMONS – DECEMBER 3, 2020

Annina and Isiah Webster, WLA Photography proudly displayed the new Chamber Welcome Guide cover that they photographed, at the Grand Opening of EXP Realty/Florida Club Homes.
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EXP REALTY/FLORIDA CLUB HOMES/EILEEN ANN SIMONS – DECEMBER 3, 2020

Attendees were treated to Mister Softee ice cream at the Grand Opening of EXP Realty/Florida Club Homes.
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EXP REALTY/FLORIDA CLUB HOMES/EILEEN ANN SIMONS – DECEMBER 3, 2020

Eileen Ann Simons invited her business partners to display their products and services at the Grand Opening of her new EXP Realty office at The Florida Club.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2020 – GYPSEA COTTAGE - Before

Kristen Couperus, owner of Gypsea Cottage in downtown Stuart, was accompanied by her husband John, employees, friends and city officials, as she cut the Stuart/Martin County Chamber ribbon at her Grand Opening on November 5^th. Kristen welcomed her guests with champagne and a delicious spread at the adjoining Black Marlin restaurant.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2020 – GYPSEA COTTAGE - After

Kristen Couperus, owner of Gypsea Cottage in downtown Stuart, was accompanied by her husband John, employees, friends and city officials, as she cut the Stuart/Martin County Chamber ribbon at her Grand Opening on November 5^th. Kristen welcomed her guests with champagne and a delicious spread at the adjoining Black Marlin restaurant.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2020 – GYPSEA COTTAGE

These two friends enjoyed champagne, hor d’oeuvres and shopping during the Grand Opening of Gypsea Cottage on November 5^th.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2020 – GYPSEA COTTAGE

These shoppers check out the unique accessories offered at Gypsea Cottage during their Grand Opening on November 5^th.
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