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

• 0:00
  Speaker 1: Hey, everybody. It's Mac. And I'm Courtney. Welcome back to two m c. It's our podcast That happens weekly.
• 0:07
  And we talk about all things Martin County government, happenings, meetings, all that stuff. All that jazz. Yeah. And you know what? People can watch and hear us.
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  Speaker 2: Well, yeah, I was gonna say hello, listeners.
• 0:19
  Speaker 1: Yes. That's a weird voice. I know. Well, let's get after it.
• 0:24
  Speaker 2: Let's do it. Okay. So I just wanted to let everybody know our next board meeting is gonna be January 27. So if you want, you can tune in, or you can listen to us that week, and we'll give you the little snippets.
• 0:37
  Speaker 1: Yeah. Our synopsis, a little shorter.
• 0:39
  Speaker 2: A little shorter.
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  Speaker 1: Yes. And we have this is a really busy week. It is. Right? Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parade.
• 0:48
  Speaker 2: Mhmm.
• 0:48
  Speaker 1: That's January 19 at 11AM in the city of Stuart. And I think it starts Georgia Avenue?
• 0:54
  Speaker 2: Yes. And it goes to Guy Davis Sports Complex. Okay. Yes. That was complex to say.
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  Speaker 1: That was a lot of words, and words are hard. Words are hard.
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  Speaker 2: County offices and libraries will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observation of the holiday.
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  Speaker 1: But you know what? Marty is still running.
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  Speaker 2: And in case you forgot, Marty is also free.
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  Speaker 1: I know. Marty is fair free, and that happened end of last year. Mhmm. We just did a couple stories with local media,
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  Speaker 2: and folks are excited about it. And just a little teaser here.
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  Speaker 1: Mhmm.
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  Speaker 2: I think we're gonna have Ash come and speak
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  Speaker 1: to us about Marty. We are. Mhmm. We're gonna have a guest. We are.
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  Is it next week?
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  Speaker 2: Well, we'll keep it under wraps until we know for sure.
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  Speaker 1: Very good then. It was just
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  Speaker 2: a crumb. Not the whole thing yet.
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  Speaker 1: Got it. Got it. Got it. Crumbs of the hour. Yes.
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  Speaker 2: We also had our first day of CARES. It was super fun. Yes. What is CARES? Just in case
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  Speaker 1: we have no more listeners. Citizens Academy.
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  Speaker 2: Uh-huh. It's really Educational series.
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  Speaker 1: Yes. Yeah. I can never remember the r e s.
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  Speaker 2: Right. Yeah.
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  Speaker 1: Anyway, it's our Citizens Academy. Folks, sign up for it ahead of time. We are, as you said, in the middle of CARES. We are. And we had a pretty big day.
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  Was a We did. It was a robust schedule. Mhmm. But I think it was good. And if you guys are interested, registration for the second session is now open.
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  Speaker 2: Yes. And the second session starts in March, and it's a five week Program. Program, one day a week. Sorry.
• 2:36
  Speaker 1: Yes. Couldn't think of the word. Program.
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  Speaker 2: So we will drop that down in the show notes if you're interested in registering.
• 2:43
  Speaker 1: It's a good time. You learn a lot about, Martin County government sort of behind the scenes, how does stuff work, Who are these people doing all the projects and serving the community?
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  Speaker 2: Yes. And you get to spend the day with us.
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  Speaker 1: Oh my gosh. That's like
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  Speaker 2: the best part. Really? Yep. Isn't it? Yes.
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  I get to do that every day with you.
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  Speaker 1: Pretty quiet in the studio.
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  Speaker 2: Yeah. No one's saying they agree. Uh-uh. Well, that's fine. It's fine.
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  We also had a radiological exercise this week. We did.
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  Speaker 1: And Yes. So just in case you don't know, we have the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant just across the border. It's something that we exercise regularly and this was with all of our municipal counterparts, State of Florida, Department of Emergency Management, and FEMA. And FP and L.
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  Of course. Because it's literally their power plant.
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  Speaker 2: Yeah. Yes. But in case they didn't know. Yeah. Now they do.
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  Speaker 1: Now they do. Anyway, that was good. And we have an actual graded exercise coming up with them in February.
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  Speaker 2: We do. Yes. So this is just like a little practice run.
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  Speaker 1: And our part is? Sharing information to all of you guys. Just like we do every day.
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  Speaker 2: Yes. Speaking of sharing information.
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  Speaker 1: Nice segue. I know. It was really clever. Not sure where you're going, but go right ahead. State of the county.
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  Oh my gosh. It's a big week. Right? Yes. Super big week.
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  State of
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  Speaker 2: the county is happening this Friday. This Friday. Yes. January 16. And it's at Palm City New Hope.
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  And it is sharing all of our accomplishments from the year.
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  Speaker 1: And a good look ahead to what's To come.
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  Speaker 2: Yes. Yes. So if you are going, we'll see you there.
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  Speaker 1: Mhmm.
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  Speaker 2: If you're not, you'll be able to see
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  Speaker 1: it afterwards. Yeah. We always share it online. It's streamed live, but then it'll be on our web and all that stuff. All the cheers.
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  Stuff is that these guys
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  Speaker 2: do. Mhmm. Yes. Right?
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  Speaker 1: It's not streamed live.
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  Speaker 2: Not streamed live. She lied.
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  Speaker 1: Don't we always stream it live?
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  Speaker 2: No. We share it after.
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  Speaker 1: Oh, we only did it with the Huganson.
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  Speaker 2: Okay. We share it after, so you will see it after. Yes. Good.
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  Speaker 1: Good to know.
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  Speaker 2: In that same day, there is a teen kickball night. I will not
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  Speaker 1: be going.
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  Speaker 2: Well, we neither of us can go because it's for the teens.
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  Speaker 1: Mhmm.
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  Speaker 2: Yeah. And you have to be 11 to 18. And I think we just missed it. We did? Mhmm.
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  We missed
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  Speaker 1: that cutoff.
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  Speaker 2: Preregistration is required. It's Friday, January 16 at Langford Park, 05:30 to 07:30. I'm gonna ask Parks if
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  Speaker 1: we could do an adult or perhaps a senior kickball night.
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  Speaker 2: Yes. We could talk
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  Speaker 1: to from the log cabin. Okay. Yes. Thank you. You're welcome.
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  For that programming point.
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  Speaker 2: Next up, we have music in
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  Speaker 1: the park. Who's playing? Farm Funk. Oh my gosh. If you guys haven't been to this, it's at the Palm City Patio, right,
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  Speaker 2: on Map Road? Patio place. Yes. Play Patio Place. Yes.
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  Not to get confused without the place.
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  Speaker 1: That confuses me. But, anyway,
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  Speaker 2: that's where it is. Yes. And it is on Saturday? It's on Saturday, January 17 at 06:00. The event's free, and there are food trucks available.
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  Speaker 1: And live music. Oh, yeah. Don't forget
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  Speaker 2: to bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Okay. So you
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  Speaker 1: And you know what? It's cold this week. It's gonna be colder Saturday.
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  Speaker 2: So make sure you bring a blanket for sure.
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  Speaker 1: Yeah. Perfect time to be outside listening to music. Yes. Now this is something that we have spoken about before, but it is time for our semi annual chlorination. We do that in partnership with so our Martin County Utilities, city of Stewart, South Martin Regional Utilities, just temporarily changing that method of chlorination.
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  So you might smell a tiny bit of chlorine.
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  Speaker 2: Yes, but it's okay. It is okay. And that will be until January 18.
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  Speaker 1: And it's something that all utilities providers do Mhmm. Just to ensure the health of your drinking water?
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  Speaker 2: Correct. Right? And if you wanted to, you could go back. We did an interview with Britney. Yes.
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  Oh, okay. Kinda goes all into depth of what that looks like. Yes. Yes. Because we're not the professionals for that.
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  Speaker 1: We're not. No. We're not. And this is super fun. This is something that, our MCTV team is involved in, and it's the coastal lecture series starting up again.
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  Speaker 2: At the Florida Oceanographic Society does it with other IFIS, UF IFIS. Yes. And we all team up together.
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  Speaker 1: Mhmm. Mhmm. But our guys, like, record it and put it out there
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  Speaker 2: Yes.
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  Speaker 1: For people to watch.
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  Speaker 2: So you're probably wondering what is this coastal lecture series that our guys go and record it and put it out there for people to watch. Yes. Okay. So the first one is January 20 at the Blake Library.
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  Speaker 1: Are they gonna talk about sharks? Sharks?
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  Speaker 2: 06:30PM. Okay. We not sure what they're talking about, but it could include sea turtles, sharks, coral reefs, the Everglades. You heard it here first. You did.
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  So be there. It's a free lecture series, and it takes place every Tuesday nights. Awesome.
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  Speaker 1: I love that lecture series.
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  Speaker 2: Yes. Me too. And you can also join via Zoom. Sorry.
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  Speaker 1: Yeah. But you can go in person. Did you see it
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  Speaker 2: caught my eye? I was like, wait.
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  Speaker 1: Simulcast live in person Via Zoom. You can watch
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  Speaker 2: it via Zoom. Yeah. It's cool. Okay. Is this
• 8:49
  Speaker 1: the last thing? This is the last thing. Let it roll, babe.
• 8:53
  Speaker 2: Fantastic Four First Steps Community Movie Night. I don't know the first steps. I guess you need to go and watch it.
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  Speaker 1: I know who the fantastic four are. Well, not the first steps. No. Okay. Are they babies?
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  Don't know. No. Seems weird. You know when you
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  Speaker 2: can find out? Friday, January 30 from 05:30 to 08:30 at Indian Riverside Park.
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  Speaker 1: I love those because it's on a big screen, and they have food trucks, and it's just I don't know. A perfect time. Also, weather, perfect for that. My gosh. That's January 30.
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  Oh, we don't know. Don't know. Sorry. I
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  Speaker 2: was I'm sure the weather is gonna be great.
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  Speaker 1: Probably it's winter in Florida.
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  Speaker 2: It's a good family friendly event that's free. They do have food trucks that are available as well.
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  Speaker 1: I said that.
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  Speaker 2: Oh, well, I wanted to remind them. Okay. Bring your lawn chairs. K. If you want a place to sit or a blanket, you
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  Speaker 1: can sit it on your
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  Speaker 2: grass there. Mhmm. Yes. Did you have anything else for our wonderful listeners?
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  Speaker 1: I don't. I just wanted to thank them for tuning in. If you have any comments, let us know what you'd like to hear about. But Oh, I had something. Okay.
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  Speaker 2: Also, don't forget to like, share, and follow so you can be up to date on our next when we put out
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  Speaker 1: next podcast. The next pod, if you want.
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  Speaker 2: The next pod. Yeah. I like it.
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  Speaker 1: Let's Alright. Say
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  Speaker 2: We'll see you guys next time. Thanks. Bye.