2MC Podcast Eps 79 - Senioritis!
From the REACH Center to Senior Games... 2MC is here to tackle all things Martin County! It's your source for local events, meetings, happenings and more!
0:00 | Intro
0:12 | REACH Center
4:03 | Board Vacancies
4:56 | Pets on Parade
5:51 | UF IFAS
7:13 | Senior Games
8:44 | Next Board Meeting
9:04 | Outro
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REACH Center:
Collaboration with CareerSource Research Coast, School District and local industry leaders (environmental, aviation, medical and marine)
https://www.martin.fl.us/martin-county-reach-center
Board Vacancies:
Airport Noise Advisory Committee
Historic Preservation Board
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Library Board of Trustees
For an application, please call 288-5756 or send an email to dgordon@martin.fl.us. Deadline is Friday, August 21. https://www.martin.fl.us/boards-committees
Pets on Parade: Check out the latest edition of MCTV’s Pets on Parade, featuring adoptable animals from the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast! These pets are hoping that someone like you will see them and open your heart and home to give them the love that they deserve. View adoptable pets online or stop by the shelter at 4100 SW Leighton Farm Avenue in Palm City.
https://youtu.be/w__1AxILzx0
Florida-Friendly Landscaping Field Module: UF/IFAS Extension Martin County will offer the Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Certified Professional Field Module on August 26 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. in Hobe Sound. This module is required for candidates seeking designation as Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Certified Professionals (FFLCPs). Candidates must complete prerequisite online courses, participate in the field module, pass an online exam and agree to the code of ethics. The 4-hour module includes classroom review of FFL principles and a field-based FFL evaluation of a nearby residential property. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/florida-friendly-landscaping-certified-professional-field-module-tickets-1993488673285?aff=oddtdtcreator
Senior Games Registration: Registration for the 2026 Senior Games is now open! Stay active, challenge yourself and enjoy some friendly competition as Martin County hosts nine exciting athletic events for seniors. It's a great opportunity to connect with others, showcase your skills and compete for a chance to advance. The top five finishers in each event and age division will qualify for the Florida Senior Games this December. https://www.martin.fl.us/SeniorGames
Upcoming BOCC Meeting: August 11
Events:
Free Car Seat Safety Inspections: The Florida Department of Health, Safe Kids of the Treasure Coast and partners are teaming up to provide free car seat safety inspections. Car seat fittings and inspections are provided by certified child passenger safety technicians and available by appointment only. https://martin.floridahealth.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2026/07/car-seat-flyer-7.24.26.png
Sunset Concerts at the Gallery: Beat the Florida heat and enjoy an evening of exceptional music featuring violin virtuoso Rebecca Tozzi and pianist Lindsay Garritson on Tuesday, August 11 at 5:30 p.m. Experience "The Hot Canary" and other lively violin favorites in the intimate Court House Cultural Center Gallery. Reserve your seat for just $5 (free for MartinArts members). https://www.martinarts.org/programs-events/sunsetconcerts.html
Unlimited Play: Start your mornings at Sailfish Sands! For just $20 per person, enjoy UNLIMITED PLAY in the hitting bays from 7:30-11 a.m., Monday-Friday. That's over 3 hours of golf, games and fun for one low price. Kick off your day with us! https://www.martin.fl.us/SSGC/hitting-bays
After-School Programs: Looking for an after-school program where your child can learn, play and make lasting friendships? Martin County Parks and Recreation has you covered! Our after-school program offers a safe, fun and engaging environment where students can enjoy enriching activities, build new skills and stay active after the school day ends. Proudly supported by the Children's Services Council of Martin County. https://www.martin.fl.us/after-school-programs
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Martin County Florida - Your County. Your Community.
Socials:
https://www.facebook.com/MartinCountyBoardofCountyCommissioners
https://instagram.com/martincountyflorida/
https://twitter.com/MartinCountygov
https://www.youtube.com/user/MartinCountyFL
https://www.linkedin.com/company/24775732/admin/dashboard/
Address:
2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, FL 34996
Website:
https://www.martin.fl.us/
Phone:
(772) 288-5400
0:00 | Intro
0:12 | REACH Center
4:03 | Board Vacancies
4:56 | Pets on Parade
5:51 | UF IFAS
7:13 | Senior Games
8:44 | Next Board Meeting
9:04 | Outro
_________________________________________________________________________
REACH Center:
Collaboration with CareerSource Research Coast, School District and local industry leaders (environmental, aviation, medical and marine)
https://www.martin.fl.us/martin-county-reach-center
Board Vacancies:
Airport Noise Advisory Committee
Historic Preservation Board
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Library Board of Trustees
For an application, please call 288-5756 or send an email to dgordon@martin.fl.us. Deadline is Friday, August 21. https://www.martin.fl.us/boards-committees
Pets on Parade: Check out the latest edition of MCTV’s Pets on Parade, featuring adoptable animals from the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast! These pets are hoping that someone like you will see them and open your heart and home to give them the love that they deserve. View adoptable pets online or stop by the shelter at 4100 SW Leighton Farm Avenue in Palm City.
https://youtu.be/w__1AxILzx0
Florida-Friendly Landscaping Field Module: UF/IFAS Extension Martin County will offer the Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Certified Professional Field Module on August 26 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. in Hobe Sound. This module is required for candidates seeking designation as Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Certified Professionals (FFLCPs). Candidates must complete prerequisite online courses, participate in the field module, pass an online exam and agree to the code of ethics. The 4-hour module includes classroom review of FFL principles and a field-based FFL evaluation of a nearby residential property. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/florida-friendly-landscaping-certified-professional-field-module-tickets-1993488673285?aff=oddtdtcreator
Senior Games Registration: Registration for the 2026 Senior Games is now open! Stay active, challenge yourself and enjoy some friendly competition as Martin County hosts nine exciting athletic events for seniors. It's a great opportunity to connect with others, showcase your skills and compete for a chance to advance. The top five finishers in each event and age division will qualify for the Florida Senior Games this December. https://www.martin.fl.us/SeniorGames
Upcoming BOCC Meeting: August 11
Events:
Free Car Seat Safety Inspections: The Florida Department of Health, Safe Kids of the Treasure Coast and partners are teaming up to provide free car seat safety inspections. Car seat fittings and inspections are provided by certified child passenger safety technicians and available by appointment only. https://martin.floridahealth.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2026/07/car-seat-flyer-7.24.26.png
Sunset Concerts at the Gallery: Beat the Florida heat and enjoy an evening of exceptional music featuring violin virtuoso Rebecca Tozzi and pianist Lindsay Garritson on Tuesday, August 11 at 5:30 p.m. Experience "The Hot Canary" and other lively violin favorites in the intimate Court House Cultural Center Gallery. Reserve your seat for just $5 (free for MartinArts members). https://www.martinarts.org/programs-events/sunsetconcerts.html
Unlimited Play: Start your mornings at Sailfish Sands! For just $20 per person, enjoy UNLIMITED PLAY in the hitting bays from 7:30-11 a.m., Monday-Friday. That's over 3 hours of golf, games and fun for one low price. Kick off your day with us! https://www.martin.fl.us/SSGC/hitting-bays
After-School Programs: Looking for an after-school program where your child can learn, play and make lasting friendships? Martin County Parks and Recreation has you covered! Our after-school program offers a safe, fun and engaging environment where students can enjoy enriching activities, build new skills and stay active after the school day ends. Proudly supported by the Children's Services Council of Martin County. https://www.martin.fl.us/after-school-programs
_________________________________________________________________________
Martin County Florida - Your County. Your Community.
Socials:
https://www.facebook.com/MartinCountyBoardofCountyCommissioners
https://instagram.com/martincountyflorida/
https://twitter.com/MartinCountygov
https://www.youtube.com/user/MartinCountyFL
https://www.linkedin.com/company/24775732/admin/dashboard/
Address:
2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, FL 34996
Website:
https://www.martin.fl.us/
Phone:
(772) 288-5400