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2MC is a weekly podcast where MAK and Courtney break down local happenings, share updates from around Martin County, and bring a fun, conversational vibe to community news. It’s informative, lighthearted and keeps you in the know for all things Martin County local government.

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SPECIAL: 2MC Podcast Eps 55 - The Don

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 | Intro1:21 | Interview with Don Donaldson2:02 | Looking Back6:15 | Public Works7:09 | College Days9:52 | Favorite Project From The Past15:13 | The Martin County Difference17:10 | What's Changed Over The Years18:03 | Quick-Questions20:55 | 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

22 min
5 FEB

2MC Podcast Eps 54 - Marty Reigns Supreme

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 | Intro0:35 | Groundhog Day1:49 | Interview with Ash Beecher13:52 | CARES Registration15:16 | Events17:10 | 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 StradaFederico 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.

18 min
29 JAN

2MC Podcast Eps 53 - CARE-ing and Lending A Hand

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 | Intro0:28 | BOCC Meeting Agenda4:33 | Next BOCC Meeting Date4:51 | Martin CARES5:50 | Sailfish Sands: Unlimited Play7:20 | Lend a Hand Program8:26 | 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 ProgramHelps 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 ParkFantastic 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

11 min
22 JAN

2MC PodCast Eps 52 - State of the County 2025

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 Reporthttps://bit.ly/2025MCAnnualReport

19 min
15 JAN

2MC Episode 51 - I swear this isn't a repeat

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

11 min
9 JAN

2MC PodCast Eps 50 - State of the County Pre-Game

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.

11 min
18-12-2025

2MC - Episode 49 - Holiday... Celebrate

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.

16 min

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2MC is a weekly podcast where MAK and Courtney break down local happenings, share updates from around Martin County, and bring a fun, conversational vibe to community news. It’s informative, lighthearted and keeps you in the know for all things Martin County local government.

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