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John, who began his career brokering telecommunications equipment, now provides seed capital for early-stage companies and is involved in commercial real estate. "We have refurbished several commercial buildings on Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach," he notes. John is also a partner in a boutique hotel in Point Loma called e Monsaraz. Named after a Portuguese settlement, the hotel is part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, located steps from Fisherman's Landing and Point Loma Seafoods. Marci continues her 30-year-plus commitment to e Country Friends, the nonprofit that has provided nearly $15 million to San Diego County-based charities since it was founded in 1954 with an emphasis on women, children, the elderly, military families, and those with disabilities. She has served as president, chair of the Art of Fashion (the nonprofit's largest fundraiser), and for the past four years, as director of human care funding. "I can say with certainty that the experience has been both enriching and enlightening," she reflects. "Instead of being limited to a single focus or cause, I have had the opportunity to work with a wide range of organizations, each dedicated to addressing critical issues in our community. From homelessness and hospice care to sexual abuse and foster care, my involvement with e Country Friends has exposed me to an array of pressing needs and causes." As longtime "Del Martians," the Cavanaughs are experts when it comes to where to go and what to do in this coastal community. Favorite restaurants include Market on Via de la Valle, where they << ranchandcoast.com 76 JULY 2023 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE