Call it luck or maybe just the blessing of our good friend Sam Beller, we had great weather for both the 33rd Annual Stuart Boat Show in January and for the Inaugural Fort Pierce Family Fun Boat Poker Run in February.

The Stuart Boat Show saw record breaking attendance for the three day event/ Sales from the event are reported to be strong.

New this year was the "Entertainment Deck" sponsored by Yacht Clubs of America, which featured fishing seminars from both Captain "Squeaky" Kelley and Captain Ed Zyak. The swim suit fashion show produced by Paige Conlan (who also produces the upcoming swim suit edition for Southern Boating Magazine) was a must see.

"This year's show was our most successful yet" said promoter Rick Allen of Allsports Productions. "We look forward to the continued growth of this show" This was just the second year at the Dixie Hwy site which connects the marinas of Stuart Harbor Marinas, The Allied Richard Bertram Group and Stuart Cay.

In February, we had the Inaugural "Ft. Pierce Family Fun Boat Poker Run". Again the weather was picture perfect. The event had 25 boats participate with more than 70 players participating. Thank you to all who participated in this first time event.

"The event exceed our expectations" said Steve Stiglbauer of Harbortown Marina-Fort Pierce and the chairman for the event. It was a fun day for all who participated. After completing all six stops a Marina Party was held for all who played. Bill Gazella produced the winning had, an ace high flush.

In addition to a great day, the Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast was able to donate $500 dollars to both the St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program and the Fort Pierce Sea Scout Ship 404.

"We look forward to this being an annual event," said Stiglbauer.