MAK and Courtney talk anything and everything 'Marty' with Transit Administrator Ashman Beecher! Learn more about the services, routes, app, ridership and so much more on this episode of the podcast. Oh and don't take MAK's advice on what you can and can't put on the wire rack of a bus...

0:00 | Intro
0:35 | Groundhog Day
1:49 | Interview with Ash Beecher
13:52 | CARES Registration
15:16 | Events
17:10 | Saying Goodbye

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

Special Guest: Ashman Beecher – Transit Administrator https://www.martin.fl.us/transit

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

Weekend Movies: Saturday, February 7 – Blake Library @ 2 pm – La Strada
Federico Fellini launched both himself and his wife and collaborator Giulietta Masina to international stardom in his poetic vision of carnival life in 1950s Italy.

https://www.martin.fl.us/events/2026-02-07t140000-2026-02-07t140000/weekend-movies-la-strada

Take your child to the library day: 
February 7 is "Take Your Child to the Library Day" (TYCLD). It encourages families everywhere to take their children to their local library.
Stop by the Peter and Julie Cummings Library starting at 10am and join us for some family fun! Crafts and coloring sheets are available throughout the day on the tables in the children's area. Crafts are available while supplies last. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.

We're getting back into the swing of things here and still trying to remember to write "2026" in the date line... MAK & Courtney have it all sorted out for you though! Board meetings, CARES, Sailfish Sands, Lending Hands Program & more... thanks for watching!

0:00 | Intro
0:28 | BOCC Meeting Agenda
4:33 | Next BOCC Meeting Date
4:51 | Martin CARES
5:50 | Sailfish Sands: Unlimited Play
7:20 | Lend a Hand Program
8:26 | Events

Show Notes:
Board Meeting: January 27 - https://martin.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

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

Sailfish Sands Unlimited Play: For just $20 per person, enjoy UNLIMITED PLAY in the hitting bays from 11 AM to 2 PM, Monday through Friday. Don’t miss out on 3 hours of unlimited fun at Sailfish Sands! https://www.martin.fl.us/SSGC/hitting-bays

Lend a Hand Program
Helps Martin County residents who are customers of Martin County Utilities with past-due water bills.

Eligibility Criteria:
•              Must be a resident of Martin County.
•              Must be a customer of Martin County Utilities.
•              Must be below 300% of the federal poverty level.
•              Must have a crisis preventing payment.
•              Maximum assistance amount: $400
•              You can apply for assistance once every 90 days.
https://www.martin.fl.us/martin-county-services/emergency-financial-assistance

Community Movie Night: Friday, January 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Indian RiverSide Park
Fantastic Four: First Steps on a 20-foot LED screen! Enjoy delicious bites from local food trucks, kick back in the park, and let the magic of the movies light up your night. A fun, free, and family-friendly night out you won’t forget, where good food, great company and a classic hero take flight. Food trucks will be open and ready to serve at 5:30pm and Movie will start of 6:30pm. https://www.martin.fl.us/PRDEvents

Where Service Meets Community

In this episode, MAK and Courtney set the stage for a video series highlighting how county projects and services support our community. Each video connects real work on the ground to one of five focus areas—Service First, Safe & Ready, Sustainable Steps, Vibrant Spaces, and Open Government. Together, these conversations highlight how county staff are working every day to serve residents, strengthen the community, and move confidently toward the future.

Link to the Annual Report
https://bit.ly/2025MCAnnualReport

Show Notes

Board Meeting: January 27 - https://martin.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade – January 19 at 11:00 a.m. – Georgia Avenue to Guy Davis Sports Complex

County Offices and Libraries CLOSED on Monday, January 19, 2026

MARTY will be running

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

State of the County Address: Friday, January 16 at 9 a.m. at Palm City New Hope

The Martin County Board of County Commissioners invites you to attend the State of the County Address on Friday, January 16 as we look back at the highlights and accomplishments of 2025 on. We hope to see you there! https://www.martin.fl.us/events/2026-01-16t090000-2026-01-16t090000/state-county-address

Teen Kickball Night: Friday, January 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Langford Park

Get ready for a fun-filled kickball night on baseball fields! Gather your team, put your game faces on and get ready for a night filled with music, kickball games and good times. This event is for students ages 11–18 who live in or attend school in Martin County. Teens only. Pre-registration is required. https://www.martin.fl.us/Teens

Music in the Park: Saturday, January 17 from 6-8 p.m.

District 5 Commissioner Ed Ciampi invites you to "Music in the Park" at the Palm City Patio Place! Enjoy music from the band Farm Funk on This event is free; food and drink trucks will be available. Don't forget to bring lawn chairs and blankets! https://files.constantcontact.com/96897699201/0cfdbc77-f6e9-48b8-9049-4294f367785c.pdf

Semi-Annual Chlorination: through January 18, 2026

Martin County Utilities, the City of Stuart and South Martin reginal Utility will temporarily change the method of chlorinating potable water to ensure the future safety of the water. Utility water users may notice an unusual chlorine taste or odor in their tap water.

2026 Coastal Lecture Series: January 20 to March 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Blake Library

Join the Florida Oceanographic Society for weekly topics including sea turtles, sharks, coral reefs, the Everglades, toxic algae blooms, and much more! These FREE lectures will take place every Tuesday night from in Stuart. Prefer to tune in from home? We’ve got you covered — each lecture will also be simulcast live via Zoom. https://mcls.libnet.info/event/14219778

Community Movie Night: Friday, January 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Indian RiverSide Park

Fantastic Four: First Steps on a 20-foot LED screen! Enjoy delicious bites from local food trucks, kick back in the park, and let the magic of the movies light up your night. A fun, free, and family-friendly night out you won’t forget, where good food, great company and a classic hero take flight. Food trucks will be open and ready to serve at 5:30pm and Movie will start of 6:30pm. https://www.martin.fl.us/PRDEvents

This week MAK and Courtney share some insight about next week's State of the County address and recap the latest Commissioners' meeting. And if that wasn't a lot already, CARES starts next week as well. 

It's the 2MC end-of-year "mullet" episode, business in the front and the fun in the back. MAK and Courtney recap the latest board meeting and then discuss all the ways to keep you and your family and friends entertained during the holiday season. We will catch up with everyone in 2026.