There appears to be an agreement between Avenue Viera management and the Chabad of the Space And Treasure Coasts over the upcoming public Hanukkah celebration at an outdoor venue.



Scott McCarthy the general manager of the Avenue Viera, says the agreement is to do the lighting of the menorah outside the former Sports Authority store ‪on Dec. 27. McCarthy said he was working with the Jewish community to seek resolution to the problem and that, “There was never not an agreement. I never said no to them.”



Rabbi Zvi Konikov, who leads the Satellite Beach synagogue, says that an agreement has been discussed but has not yet been signed.



"We had a positive meeting, and we are waiting for the mall's corporate office to sign off on it," said Konikov. "We will know by Monday what will happen. We like to do our Hanukkah celebration in public places, especially in malls and shops where there is a festive atmosphere."



This year's public Hanukkah celebration - also known as the a Festival of Lights - is slated for Dec. 27.



The event, sponsored by the synagogue, typically includes a car parade over the Pineda Causeway, entertainment and foods along with the public lighting of a large, outdoor menorah.

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It is the third year the event would be held at the mall.



The management offered to house the event inside the former 32,000 square-foot Sports Authority building but Konikov questioned the new arrangement. McCarthy said he worked to accommodate the group's concerns.



Both groups say the goal is to continue the popular event which draws hundreds of people from different backgrounds to the public celebration.

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