Culinary Tour of Martin County Opportunity to enjoy culinary delights from around the world at our finest area restaurants: Port Barna (Mediterranean) - this gift certificate is for a table of 4, including two appetizers, four entrees, and two desserts Hudson's on the River (American/Seafood) Krua Thai (Asian) Angelo's (Italian) Sucré (French bakery) Buy this package of gift certificates from these great restaurants for yourself to use throughout the year or to give as birthday and Christmas presents. Or pool your money with a friend you often dine with and purchase these gift certificates together for fun nights out!

July 12 Adopt-a-Road Trash Pickup 7am Come join other Martin Democrats to clean up a portion of Cove Rd between Ault and Avalon. This is done in coordination with the Keep Martin Beautiful program. Meet at the corner of Cove and Willoughby at 7:00am. Bring garden gloves and your own water in a reusable bottle. We supply grabbers, safety vests, and trash bags.

Sample Ballots - Primary (Local) Election - August 18, 2026 Ballots are put together for the three specific areas listed here: Sample Ballot for Democratic Voters in Stuart Sample Ballot for Democratic Voters in Indiantown Sample Ballot for Martin County Democratic Voters not living in Stuart or Indiantown Ballots are in .pdf form and can be downloaded and printed. Back to 2026 Midterms

July 11 Full Moon Club 8:30 - ? Stuart Beach This July's Full Moon is called the Buck Moon. It comes from the fact that male deer begin to grow their antlers at this time of year. The moon will rise late this month at 9:20 pm, so we will arrive early around 8:30. As always we will meet at Stuart Beach heading out from Seaside Cafe, a little towards the right. Please bring your chairs & beverage of choice as well as some finger food for our table if you so desire!! Come on out & bring your like minded family & friends!

Wine and Cheese Party Gift Basket The picture above is a representation of the basket you will receive. Just in time for the holidays: Bid on this basket of goodies. Includes two bottles of wine - one red, one white - savory crackers, delightful cheeses, and an assortment of items to make happy hour and the holidays even better.

Dems Do Lunch When: October 24t h at 11:30 am. Where: Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza located at 2311 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart Why: Enjoy a great lunch with your fellow Martin Democrats and support the DEC at the same time. It's a win-win! Dine with a purpose: $25 per person includes $10 donation directly to the Martin County DEC. Choose between a slice of pizza, salad and beverage or two pizza slices, garlic knot, and beverage. Tax and tip are included. Reserve your place: Make your online purchase here or mail check to Martin County DEC, PO Box 1497, Stuart, FL 34995. If mailing a check, kindly send our treasurer Barbara Buckles an email so she knows to include you on our list of attendees. Email here. We look forward to another round of pizza and politics with Martin Democrats!

This is a listing of the bills considered by the Florida House and Senate during the Florida legislative session of 2022. BIlls Being Considered in the 2023 Florida Legislative Session Session Dates: March 7 - May 5, 2023 Ov erview: How to view the bills Call to Acti on: What to do about the bills List of Bills List of Bills in Detail

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A few noteworthy (mostly bad) bills coming up in 2026 Don't like what you see? F ight back. Click here for ideas on how to respond to these bills. If you don't see a bill listed here that should be on this list, email Hank at hb120mc@outlook.com HB 173 SB 166 These bills make it harder for teens to access contraceptive care and STI treatment by requiring parental consent. Surveys administered by schools must have parental consent before presenting to child. HB 1001 SB 1134 Defunds and bans certain local DEI, including LGBTQ-inclusing programming. Authorizes the Governor to remove local electeds for supporting prohibited DEI. Existing policies or ordinance related to DEI are declared void under this bill. SB 250 "Rural Renaissance Bill" Rural Communities; Requiring the state land planning agency to give preference for technical assistance funding to local governments located in a rural area of opportunity; revising the conditions required for a county to be considered a fiscally constrained county; creating the Office of Rural Prosperity within the Department of Commerce; requiring the Office of Rural Prosperity to administer the Renaissance Grants Program to provide block grants to eligible communities; creating the Public Infrastructure Smart Technology Grant Program within the Office of Rural Prosperity; creating the Florida Arterial Road Modernization Program within the Department of Transportation, etc. HB 289 SB 164 These bills give fetuses some of the same legal rights as children Opponents say this will have a chilling effect on OB-GYNs and healthcare practitioners HB 317 Gay and Transgender Panic Legal Defenses; Prohibits use of nonviolent sexual advance or specified perceptions or beliefs about another person as defense to criminal offense, to excuse or justify person's conduct, or to mitigate severity of offense. HB 347 SB 426 Bans government agencies and schools and colleges from flying LGBTQ pride flags and other political type flags HB 993 SB 1044 These bills make it harder to access IVF (in vitro fertilization) HB 105 SB 588 “Local Government Enforcement Actions,” are an identical pair of bills which would prohibit local governments from taking enforcement actions deemed “arbitrary or unreasonable,” which could be defined as anything causing “unreasonable” delays to development. Violators could face up to $50,000 in damages, along with court costs and attorney fees. HB 663 SB 1374 Allow family members to sue providers of abortion SB 790 Education; Repealing a provision relating to prohibited training or instruction in specified concepts which constitutes discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex; repealing a provision relating to personal titles and pronouns; deleting a prohibition against classroom instruction, in specified grades, on sexual orientation and gender identity; authorizing and encouraging Florida College System institutions, state universities, and direct-support organizations to develop programs based on diversity, equity, and inclusion principles; authorizing school library media centers to provide materials and information presenting all points of view HB 399 SB 208 “Land Use and Development Regulations,” would forbid local governments from denying or delaying approval of a residential development for being incompatible with existing nearby development if certain requirements are met. It also provides that an application for an infill residential development must be administratively approved without public hearing and treated as a conforming use if the proposed development meets certain standards HB 105 SB 588 “Local Government Enforcement Actions,” are an identical pair of bills which would prohibit local governments from taking enforcement actions deemed “arbitrary or unreasonable,” which could be defined as anything causing “unreasonable” delays to development. Violators could face up to $50,000 in damages, along with court costs and attorney fees. HB 433 SB 290 Dubbed the “Florida Farm Bill,” would radically expand the state’s existing “food libel law,” effectively allowing Florida’s sugar industry to sue and perhaps silence its critics. The bills would allow agricultural producers to sue for disparagement of non-perishable products — like sugar — and expand the definition of “agricultural food product” to include farming practices, such as sugarcane burning prior to harvest. Bottom line, if passed, the bills would curtail the free-speech rights of Floridians who scrutinize and criticize Big Sugar. HB 479 SB 718 “Land and Water Management,” would prohibit local governments from adopting any regulations on water quality or quantity, pollution control or wetlands, preempting all such authority to the state. Vulnerable communities that have chosen to enact additional protections for sensitive environmental areas could see those protections evaporate — with huge repercussions HB 399 Forbids counties and municipalities from denying, conditioning, or delaying approval of residential development on the basis of compatibility issues if the proposed residential use is located adjacent to existing residential development within the same land use category. Provides that an application for an infill residential development must be administratively approved without public hearing and treated as a conforming use if the proposed development meets certain standards. Provides requirements around fees and charges in connection with the review, processing, and inspection of a residential development. HB 995 SB 1296 Attacks on unions and working people. Makes it more difficult for workers to have a collective voice. This bill restricts the ability of local union officers to carry out their duties of advocating for educators, students and public education and adds onerous new requirements for employees to rectify their union. HB 963 SB 320 Teacher retention. Good for students, educators and school communities This bill fulfills several of FEA’s legislative priorities by removing burdensome regulations that keep teachers from receiving fair raises and re-establishing multi-year contracts, and providing flexibility in funding.

Pinder's Nursery Package of Exciting Items Pinder's is offering a generous package that includes the following: One medium-sized container (approx. 14” diameter) planted with a beautiful mix of native plants and seasonal color One $50 Pinder’s Nursery gift card One free class registration to any 2026 workshop or class held at The Community Garden Center at Pinder’s Nursery This potted plant is a representation of the pot you will received. It will be on display at Docktails prior to bidding.

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