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MAK and  ̶C̶o̶u̶r̶t̶n̶e̶y̶   Guest Host Stuart the Sailfish kicks things off on the pod before handing things over to Savannah Faby with Sailfish Splash Waterpark! Join us for a great interview talking all things Sailfish Splash, from lifeguards, spring break, water polo, concessions, water safety and more.

0:00 | Intro
0:59 | Interview with Savannah Faby
16:56 | Outro

BOCC Meeting: https://martin.granicus.com/player/clip/5669?view_id=2&redirect=true

Spring Break at the Waterpark: Make a splash this Spring Break! Sailfish Splash Waterpark is open daily from March 14-22, bringing you endless fun from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Slide into excitement with the Splash Playground, Tower Slides, Lazy River and Wiggly Waters! Don’t miss out; grab your passes and get ready for a week of unforgettable adventures! https://www.martin.fl.us/SailfishSplashWaterpark

We’re Hiring Lifeguards: Calling all extroverted, sun-seeking, water safety enthusiasts! Dive into the excitement with us at Sailfish Splash Waterpark as we gear up for an epic 2026 season! We're actively seeking dynamic individuals to join our team of seasonal lifeguards. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/martinfl/jobs/5198409/seasonal-lifeguard

2026 Summer Lessons at Sailfish Splash
Sailfish Splash Waterpark offers swimming classes that are tailored to the needs of each child, so that he or she can progress at a comfortable pace. Some children may advance more quickly or slowly, our instructors ensure that everyone receives the instruction they need. Our certified swimming instructors conduct lessons in the waterpark’s 25-yard, temperature-controlled teaching and warm-up pool, with depths ranging from 3 ½ feet to 6 feet. https://www.martin.fl.us/swimming-lessons-sailfish-splash-waterpark
 
Free Swim Lessons: Drowning is fast, silent and can happen to anyone. Keep children safe by using multiple layers of protection including swim lessons. The Florida Department of Health is providing vouchers for free swimming lessons for eligible children ages 4 and younger.  Learn more and apply online before March 20, 2026. https://www.floridahealth.gov/individual-family-health/child-infant-youth/drowning-prevention/swimmingvouchers/

Humane Society: Adoptable Pets: Check out the latest edition Pets on Parade, featuring adoptable animals from the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast! These pets are not just seeking fame – they 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2qh6Ydv3fs

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Tourism Director Nerissa Okiye joins us to talk tourism in Martin County. There's more to her award-winning team than meets the eye! Plus, MAK & Courtney chat about art installations, lifeguarding and volunteering at our libraries!

0:00 | Intro
1:21 | Interview with Nerissa Okiye
21:02 | Back to MAK & Courtney
21:29 | Next Board Meeting
22:09 | Board and Committee Vacancies
23:09 | New Art Installation
25:03 | Library Volunteers
26:08 | Hiring Lifeguards
27:33 | Outro

Martin County Tourism:
The Positive Impact of Martin County Tourism video
https://youtu.be/bdxJT3RV3bk?si=qMMGwV8upD923VSH
Travel Accessibility & Inclusion
https://discovermartin.com/accessible-travel/
Protect our Paradise
https://protectourparadise.com/
Leave No Trace
https://protectourparadise.com/leave-no-trace/
Bark Ranger
https://protectourparadise.com/bark-ranger/
Discover Martin: In the Spotlight
https://protectourparadise.com/thought-leadership-2/

Other Events, Notes and Happenings:
Board Meeting: March 10 - https://martin.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx      
Board & Committee Vacancies: The Martin County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applications from individuals interested in volunteering to serve on the Library Board of Trustees and Neighborhood Advisory Committees. For an application, please call Martin County Administration at 288-5756 or send an email to [email protected]. https://www.martin.fl.us/boards-committees
Art in Public Places Celebrates Its 25th Installation! It Was a Windy Day They Would Never Forget by internationally acclaimed artists Gillie and Marc has officially arrived in Martin County after traveling from Sydney, Australia. The playful bronze sculpture now welcomes visitors at The Patio at Palm City Place (3290 SW Mapp Road), bringing a touch of global creativity to our community. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/From-Sydney--Australia-to-Martin-County--Art-in-Public-Places-Celebrates-Its-25th-Installation-in-Palm-City-.html?soid=1110675265641&aid=Ecr1JT_rUXk
We’re Hiring Lifeguards: Calling all extroverted, sun-seeking, water safety enthusiasts! Dive into the excitement with us at Sailfish Splash Waterpark as we gear up for an epic 2026 season! We're actively seeking dynamic individuals to join our team of seasonal lifeguards. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/martinfl/jobs/5198409/seasonal-lifeguard
Volunteer to Shelve Books: We are currently recruiting volunteers for shelving books on Friday and/or Saturday afternoons at the Robert Morgade Library. If interested, please submit an online volunteer application. For more details, contact Terry Dick at [email protected], 772-219-4906.  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/martinfl/jobs/4970574/volunteer-individual-application-library-department?pagetype=transferJobs

Don't try to understand the title... just give it a watch (or a listen) and you'll get it soon enough! MAK and Courtney are back with a board meeting recap, along with all the Martin County events and activities to get you through the weekend. (Parents are going to want to check out the segment on golf summer camp!)

0:00 | Intro
0:37 | Board Meeting Recap
6:03 | Wonderful Things: The return of King Tut
6:59 | Rio Nature Park Spring Cleanup
8:35 | (Not) Twizzlers
9:16 | Hiring Lifeguards!
10:25 | Golf Summer Camp
12:03 | Outro

Board Meeting: March 10 - https://martin.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Wonderful Things: The return of King Tut: The Elliott Museum's main gallery has been transformed into a breathtaking recreation of one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in history — the tomb of Tutankhamun. The Elliott is proud to present “Wonderful Things…The Return of King Tut.” Like Howard Carter peering into the boy king’s tomb in 1922, visitors will enter a mysterious, dimly lit chamber shimmering with gold, mystery and wonder.

Let's Get Legislative: Read weekly reports from Martin County Legislative Affairs office during Florida's Legislative Session. https://www.martin.fl.us/LegislativeAffairs

Rio Nature Park Spring Cleanup: Earn community service hours! Volunteer on Saturday, March 7 from 8:30-11 a.m. for the annual Rio Nature Park Spring Cleanup at 150 SW Alice Street. Refreshments, T-shirts and insect repellent will be available for all volunteers. Please bring gardening gloves and tools, if possible. For more information, call Julie at 772-692-1163. https://discovermartin.com/event/rio-nature-park-spring-cleanup/

We’re Hiring Lifeguards: Calling all extroverted, sun-seeking, water safety enthusiasts! Dive into the excitement with us at Sailfish Splash Waterpark as we gear up for an epic 2026 season! We're actively seeking dynamic individuals to join our team of seasonal lifeguards. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/martinfl/jobs/5198409/seasonal-lifeguard

Golf Summer Camp: Make the most of your children's summer vacation by enrolling them in the Sailfish Sands Junior Golf Summer Camp, starting on June 9! Open to ages 7-17, this camp will give your kids the opportunity to practice at a one-of-a-kind facility with Trackman technology, have fun with other young golfers and learn the game of golf in a fun and interactive way!  https://www.martin.fl.us/Junior-golf

MAK and Courtney rehash last week's board meeting and take you all around the county from Sailfish Splash Waterpark down to Hobe Sound and out to the Elliott Museum. Also, we counted how many times they said also... it was a lot.
0:00 | Intro
1:42 | Board Meeting Recap
4:28 | Joint Meeting
4:57 | REACH Center Ribbon Cutting
6:04 | AIPP New 3D-Printed Benches
6:57 | NOW HIRING: Lifeguards
8:03 | CARES
9:09 | The Wonderful World of Penguins
10:36 | Big Wheels @ Work
11:31 | Outro
Board Meeting: February 24 - https://martin.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

We’re Hiring Lifeguards: Calling all extroverted, sun-seeking, water safety enthusiasts! Dive into the excitement with us at Sailfish Splash Waterpark as we gear up for an epic 2026 season! We're actively seeking dynamic individuals to join our team of seasonal lifeguards. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/martinfl/jobs/5198409/seasonal-lifeguard

The Hazmobile: The Hazmobile travels to locations throughout the County to bring safe, convenient disposal closer to you. Martin County residents can bring up to 100 pounds of household hazardous waste to the Hazmobile for FREE disposal. Clean out the garage, load it up, and let the Hazmobile handle the rest… because “mystery garage chemicals from 2007” deserve a proper goodbye.
Find out when the Hazmobile is coming to a location near you at  https://www.martin.fl.us/HHWaste

Register for Session 2 of Martin CARES:
Session 2 dates: March 25 and April 1, 8, 15, 22.  Registration opens January 12, 2026. Please check back on this date to sign up. https://www.martin.fl.us/CARES

World of Penguins: Visit the Elliott Museum on Monday, February 23 from 1-2 p.m. for "The Wonderful World of Penguins: Stories from Behind the Lens." Step into the icy, playful and surprisingly charismatic world of penguins with international photographer Gary Krosin. Drawing from his travels, Gary shares stunning photographs that capture penguins in moments of curiosity, humor and resilience! https://hsmc-fl.com/lectures/

Rolling Clean: Keeping nearly 565 miles of roadway clean takes dedication, precision and the right equipment. In this edition of Big Wheels @ Work, we spotlight Martin County’s street sweeper and the skilled operator who helps keep our roads cleaner, safer and free of debris every day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_fgEd249rE

County Administrator Don Donaldson joins us on the pod to talk about a major milestone... he just had his 30-year anniversary with the county! From college to public works, inlets and beaches to the Winter Olympics... Don dishes it all out and we are so here for it!
Since this is a special edition of the podcast, we didn't go through upcoming events and our board meeting recap, but don't worry! Next week's episode will cover everything you're looking (or listening) for!

0:00 | Intro
1:21 | Interview with Don Donaldson
2:02 | Looking Back
6:15 | Public Works
7:09 | College Days
9:52 | Favorite Project From The Past
15:13 | The Martin County Difference
17:10 | What's Changed Over The Years
18:03 | Quick-Questions
20:55 | Wrapping It Up

Extra Events & News not in this podcast:
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Please join us on Wednesday, February 18 at 2 p.m. as we cut the ribbon at the REACH Center, located at 1811 SE Airport Road. The center will provide a place where residents can gain the knowledge, skills and competencies they need to excel in the workforce. Come celebrate this innovative workforce development collaboration. https://www.martin.fl.us/events/2026-02-18t140000-2026-02-18t140000/reach-center-ribbon-cutting
 
Register for Session 2 of Martin CARES: March 25 and April 1, 8, 15, 22.  Registration opens now. https://www.martin.fl.us/CARES
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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9B1jb9pQT4
Self-Care Tween Thursday: Swing by the Exploration Lab at the Blake Library for Self-Care Tween on Thursday on February 26 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sessions alternate between calming yoga flows, high-energy Zumba sessions and hands-on relaxing crafts! This event is recommended for ages 9 and up. https://mcls.libnet.info/event/15315883