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 dgordon@martin.fl.us. 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 tdick@martin.fl.us, 772-219-4906.  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/martinfl/jobs/4970574/volunteer-individual-application-library-department?pagetype=transferJobs