Many fish take mating and reproduction to a level that is far beyond the realm of “normal” when viewed through the human lens. Learn about some of the weirdest reproductive strategies in the animal kingdom, including gender reversals, self-fertilization, sexual parasitism, and much more (PG13). Presented by Dr. Zack Jud, Director of Education, Florida Oceanographic Society…

These meetings will be televised live on MCTV Channel 20 (Comcast), Channel 99 (U-verse), and online at www.martin.fl.us.

Martin County Office of Community Development Dear Community Member, The next CRA Board Meeting will be on Monday, February 26, 2024, at 3:00 PM.  This meeting will take place at the Martin County Administration Building Commission Chambers located at 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, FL 34996. The agenda can be viewed here: Agenda Remember that…

The earliest inhabitants of Florida had a profound and lasting influence on the land that sustained their civilizations. Take a geological and cultural journey back in time to see how Florida’s early Native American inhabitants helped to shape the Everglades that we know today. Presented by Sara Ayers-Rigsby, Region Director, Florida Public Archaeology Network, Florida Atlantic…

Please join us as we take a look back at the highlights and accomplishments of 2023.   Wednesday, February 28 Palm City New Hope 3900 SW Citrus Boulevard, Palm City Doors open at 8:15 a.m. Light breakfast served from 8:15-9:00 a.m. Program begins at 9:00 a.m. RSVP required by February 21 To RSVP, call 772-288-5946…

For more than two decades, extensive efforts have been underway to reverse previous damage inflicted upon the Everglades. Get caught up on the history of Everglades drainage, the progress of ongoing restoration projects, and the benefits that Everglades restoration provides for all of us. Presented by Dr. Steve Davis, Chief Science Officer, The Everglades Foundation…

The allure of seashells is primal. Today, as in the past, seashells provide an immediately recognizable link to the ocean. Examine the ancient human fascination with seashells, their history as currency, their use as religious and luxury objects, and what they reveal about Earth’s changing climate. Presented by Cynthia Barnett, Author, Senior Lecturer, and Environmental…

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT (PD&E) STUDY IN MARTIN COUNTY Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (Enterprise) is conducting a PD&E Study for a new interchange along Florida’s Turnpike (SR 91) in Martin County, Florida. The project will evaluate the addition of a new system-to-system interchange between Florida’s Turnpike and Interstate 95 (I-95/SR 9)…