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August 20, 2025 – Golisano Children’s Hospital and MarineMax Fort Myers are pleased to announce the 10th Annual MarineMax Yacht Gala, taking place on Friday, February 20, 2026, at MarineMax Fort Myers. This year’s theme, “A Night Under a Million Stars,” promises a magical waterfront evening benefiting the hospital’s SEA STAR Program (Safety Education Awareness, Sensory Training, Autism Readiness).
The SEA STAR Program provides sensory-friendly care for children with neurological and developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorders, and more. Since its launch in April 2024, nearly 100% of Golisano team members have been trained in sensory-friendly practices. SEA STAR also introduced Florida’s first sensory-friendly ambulance and established 10 sensory rooms throughout Southwest Florida, complete with dimmable lighting, bubble tubes, tactile therapy tools, and fiber optics, all designed to create a safe, calming environment for patients and their families…