At an Oct. 21 Martin County Commission meeting, commissioners voted to move forward with potential land acquisitions under the Martin County Forever Land Acquisition Tax program.
Funded by a half-cent sales tax approved by voters in November 2024, the conservation program is dedicated to protecting the county’s natural resources.
Sixteen properties were ranked by the Environmental Land Oversight Committee (ELOC), with the four highest-ranked being Whitworth Farms, the Elise J. property, the Thall Family Partnership property, and the Perry Beach Addition…