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The Martin County Office of Tourism & Marketing is thrilled to announce that it has been honored with the 2024 Radiance Award of Commendation in the “Integrated Communications” category for their outstanding work promoting the Explore Natural Martin program. The prestigious award, organized by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Sunshine District, recognizes excellence in public relations and communications across the state of Florida. The Explore Natural Martin program, developed in collaboration with Leave No Trace, is an innovative ecotourism initiative designed to promote sustainable travel and environmental stewardship in Martin County. The program offers free, guided eco-tours that encourage visitors to enjoy the county’s natural areas responsibly, ensuring that these pristine environments can be preserved for future generations. “We are incredibly proud to receive this recognition from the PRSA Sunshine District,” said Nerissa Okiye, Tourism Director for Martin County. “This award is a testament to our team’s dedication and hard work in promoting sustainable tourism through our Explore Natural Martin program. We believe in the importance of protecting our natural resources while providing memorable experiences for our visitors, and this recognition motivates us to continue our efforts in promoting ecotourism and environmental conservation.”   Martin County is a

USA Powerlifting Collegiate Nationals Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 08/16/2024 – 16:00 Wed, 04/08/2026 – 00:00 Sun, 04/12/2026 – 23:59 Get Directions USA Powerlifting, established in 1981 as the American Drug Free Powerlifting Association, Inc, is the leading drug-tested powerlifting organization in the United States. Distinct from weightlifting, a sport made up of two lifts: the Snatch and the Clean-and-Jerk, where the weight is lifted above the head, powerlifting comprises three lifts: the Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift.  Collegiate Nationals will bring together the top collegiate powerlifters from around the country to compete in this five-day event to award the top powerlifters in their respective categories. Event Date Social Facebook

Third Saturday Bluegrass Jam Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 08/16/2024 – 16:00 Sat, 08/17/2024 – 12:00 Sat, 08/17/2024 – 14:00 Get Directions The “Third Saturday Bluegrass Jam” will be held from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Beauregard Museum, 120 South Washington Avenue, downtown DeRidder. Free to play; free to listen. Old-time, fiddle acoustic music only. For more information, contact the museum at 337-463-8148. Event Date Contact Phone: (337) 463-8148 Email: eweston@cityofderidder.org Social Facebook

Snapshot Saturdays: WPA at Lindbergh Historic Site and Park Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 08/14/2024 – 16:25 Every second Saturday of the month, October-April, the Charles Lindbergh House and Museum will host a virtual free, program on its Facebook page. Learn the history of the Works Progress Administration’s work at both our historic site, and the Lindbergh State Park! Speaker: Site Staff This is a virtual event that will be livestreamed on the Charles Lindbergh House and Museum Facebook page. 12d89fdd71d4a691e38b6e9c19c63c1d7b1bf777.jpg February 08, 2025 7 p.m. to 2 p.m. 1 February 8, 2025 – February 8, 2025 Lectures & Workshops Lectures & Workshops Children’s Events Children’s Events Central Minnesota Event Central Minnesota Little Falls