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Between July 2010 and June 2011, MHOM performed more than 28,000 free adult and pediatric services. Twelve chefs are participating this year from Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, the Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island and, of course, the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, among others. The event’s spotlight will be on Tony May, one of the country’s most notable restauranteurs. On Thursday, Sept. 6, attendees of the Celebrity Chef by the Sea Champagne Reception and Luncheon will experience a demonstration and presentation by May and his Executive Chef Matteo Bergamini. The creations will be prepared by Ponte Vedra Inn and Club Executive Chef Hermann Muller. Reservations for the luncheon are available for $100 per person or $1,000 for a table of 10. The main event on Saturday, Sept. 8, will feature dishes prepared by each chef paired with a variety of domestic and international wines. The evening will also feature auctions and drawings for prizes. Auction items include a weekend at Mar-a-Lago, a four-night oceanfront condo stay at Amelia Islan