United Way steps up as transportation options shrink United Way of Martin County is responding to a growing transportation gap after state-funded grants supporting the Martin Community Coach program ended June 30, sharply reducing rides for seniors, people with disabilities and residents without other transportation options. The sudden funding loss limited eligible riders who previously [...]
International Coastal Cleanup planned Keep Martin Beautiful will coordinate Martin County’s participation in the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 19, joining volunteers worldwide in removing litter from beaches, shorelines and waterways. Last year, local volunteers collected nearly 3,000 pieces of microplastic from county shorelines in a single morning. For more than three decades, [...]
Old Havana Café, House of Hope chase Cuban record Old Havana Cafe and House of Hope will bring the Martin County community together Sept. 12 to build a 400-foot Cuban sandwich trying to set a world record and raise awareness and support for neighbors facing hunger and hardship. The event, “Bite Into History: The Longest [...]
Foundation receives $50,000 reading grant The Education Foundation of Martin County has received a $50,000 grant from the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties to support a summer reading camp for rising third-grade students in Martin County. The four-week program serves about 84 Martin County School District students who need additional literacy support [...]
First United Methodist Stuart welcomes Rev. Dwayne Craig First United Methodist Church of Stuart announced the appointment of the Rev. Dwayne J. Craig as senior pastor. Craig will deliver his first sermon to the congregation Sunday, July 5, 2026. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Rev. Craig is an ordained elder in the Florida Annual Conference [...]
Palm City welcomes Fantini’s Fusion Kitchen Fantini’s Fusion Kitchen, located at 3208 SW Martin Downs Blvd. in Palm City, is introducing a metropolitan-inspired dining experience built around global flavors, polished service and a design-forward setting. The restaurant is the newest concept from Fantini Hospitality Group, led by restaurateur Jimmy Fantin, owner of Fantini’s Italian Restaurant. [...]
Business Awards nominations open 2026 Martin County Business Awards presented by Bank of America and hosted by the Business Development Board of Martin County. Nomination period June 1 - June 30, 2026. Hosted by the Business Development Board of Martin County. Nomination period June 1 - June 30, 2026 Community, third-party, and self-nominations are permitted. Nomination [...]
Martin County advances maternity center plan The Martin County Board of County Commissioners voted May 19 to lease county-owned land on Southeast Tower Drive in Stuart for the proposed Treasure Coast Maternity Center, advancing plans to restore local maternity services after the 2025 closure of Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital’s labor and delivery unit. The [...]
May we call you Martie? What are the MartinArts Awards? For over 20 years, the MartinArts Awards have celebrated outstanding artistic achievement, volunteerism, and philanthropy in Martin County. This signature event recognizes individuals who enrich our community through their dedication to the arts, while inspiring a deeper appreciation and support for creative endeavors. Awards are [...]
Waterway & Bridge Update Lunch Join the Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast on Wed.May 20, 2026, at the Stuart Corinthian Yacht Club for the Waterway and Bridge Update Lunch. The event will bring together marine industry professionals and community stakeholders to discuss important issues impacting local waterways, navigation, and marine infrastructure. Event details and [...]