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Volume 3 | Issue 12 | December 2022
Wishing You Happy Holidays
December Holiday Observances
Our administrative offices will be closed in observance of Christmas on Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26. Wishing you and your families a safe and wonderful holiday season.

Take a Drive to E. Thelma Waters Avenue
The final installation of the street sign honoring E. Thelma Waters was completed today Wednesday, November 23, 2022. On April 22, 2021, the Village Council unanimously approved a resolution to legally change Adams Avenue to E. Thelma Waters Avenue in honor of E. Thelma Waters. Waters was a tireless advocate for women, children, migrant laborers, and her hometown of Indiantown and had a decades-long record of caring and advocation for others in the Indiantown community.
Save the Date for E. Thelma Waters Community Clean-Up
Saturday, January 28, 2023, 7 a.m.
Two Locations:
  • Indiantown Civic Center, 15675 SW Osceola Street
  • Parks & Recreation / Old Booker Park Fire Station, 15101 SW 169 Avenue

Presented by I-Town My Town
More information: [email protected]
Providing Assistance in the Community
Thanksgiving Gift Basket and Turkey Distribution
On Sunday, November 20, 2022, the Village of Indiantown assisted with the turkey giveaway Councilwoman Angelina Perez administered to help families in need. Thanksgiving means “the expression of gratitude," which Councilwoman Angelina Perez continues to show to her community. Thank you to the volunteers that helped distribute food baskets and over 80 turkeys. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Ending Hunger One Mile at a Time
On Thursday, November 17, 2022, staff from the Village of Indiantown assisted with boxing, bagging, and the distribution of food to over 230 Indiantown families. Thank you to Treasure Coast Food Bank, Indiantown Non-Profit Housing, volunteers, and Debbie Hardy from Indiantown Shell gas station for food donations. Treasure Coast Food Bank continues to bring nutritious foods to households living in underserved areas of communities on the Treasure Coast. This mobile drive thru food distribution is a benefit to families that do not have access to foods due to financial difficulties, lack of transportation , and/or physical limitations.

Regular Village Council Meetings
Thursdays, December 8, at 6:30 p.m.

Public meetings are held in Village Hall at 15516 SW Osceola St., Ste. C, Indiantown, FL 34956, unless otherwise noted. Please be advised that some members of the Village Council may appear via Zoom. Overflow participants can participate via Zoom.


For more details on public meetings and other happenings, visit the online calendar.
Happy Fifth Birthday Indiantown!
December 31 is our fifth birthday!, it is also our birthday! We have a lot to celebrate as a young municipality that is only five years young. We're looking forward to many more successes with your participation. 🎂
Indiantown Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 3
Spread some holiday cheer! The Indiantown Chamber of Commerce's Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 3. The parade starts the line-up at 4 p.m. at Big Mound Park. Parade starts at 5:45 p.m. and ends at Post Family Park where photos with Santa and other treats will be held. Email [email protected] for more information.

The Village of Indiantown is providing in-kind services.

Hurricane Season Officially Ends, Are You Ready for Next Year?
This hurricane season was a reminder that we should never let our guard down. We were thankfully spared from severe impacts from Ian and Nicole, while others in our state are still recovering.

It's never too soon to be ready. Use this off-season to ensure your home will weather any storm impacts in the future. Take advantage of sales tax holidays to harden your home and gather supplies.

Code Compliance Addresses Illegal Vending During a Sweep Last Month

Code Compliance Division dedicates its resources to maintain the health, safety, and quality of life for our residents and business partners. 

During the community sweep, the code compliance officer checked for unpermitted activity, such as unlicensed food vending, unpermitted yard sales, and unpermitted construction. They issued five warnings to offenders.

To comply with Village regulations on vending, apply for a Itinerant Merchant Permit.


Let's keep working together to make “Indiantown A Place Where Great Things Grow.”

Village Code Compliance, click here.
To report a violation, click here.
Common violations, click here.
Financial Assistance Available to Address a Code Violation

The Village of Indiantown has gathered several community, governmental and non-governmental resources available to assist qualified property owners with financial assistance to rehabilitate their property for code compliance.

We're Hiring Now
Think Before You Flush
Be careful not to throw hazardous and corrosive materials, oils, fat and grease, solids (i.e., ashes, bones, sand, feathers, glass) and other hazardous materials down the drain or toilet.


And, remember to reduce, reuse and recycle whenever possible.
Free Saturday Shuttle to and from Stuart Continues
The free Saturday bus service has two-hour headways from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Rines Market, 15500 SW Trail Drive, Indiantown. A round trip is approximately one hour and 45 mins.

Sign-up for Alert Notifications
Have Questions Regarding Your Utility Bill?
To better answer frequently asked questions regarding the water+wastewater utility, staff have compiled a brochure residents and customers can refer to. We hope this document can assist residents in their planning and answer basic questions regarding our services.

Special Needs Assistance Program for Regular Trash Pick-up

If you are physically unable to take out your waste to the curb, have your doctor send a notice that includes your name, address, contact and reason for the medical hardship to [email protected]. You will then be contacted with further instructions. This special service does not include yard waste collection.
HazMobile: Fourth Friday of the Month
Residents are not permitted to leave hazardous materials at a HazMobile location unless the HazMobile is on site or the site is attended by a solid waste personnel. Residents may bring up to 100 pounds of hazardous waste to the HazMobile for FREE disposal.

The HazMobile is available in Indiantown on the fourth Friday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Fire Station #24, 16550 SW Warfield Blvd.

Let's Keep Our Village Clean, Adopt a Road in Indiantown
Keep Martin Beautiful’s Adopt-A-Road programs offers businesses, civic groups, school groups, places of worship, families, and individuals the opportunity to adopt a section of county-maintained roadside for the purpose of litter reduction.

Teams make a commitment to remove litter along their adopted area at least six times a year. Keep Martin Beautiful will provide safety vests, trash bags, and pick-up sticks. Teams determine the cleanup schedule based on their availability and preference.

The following Indiantown roads/streets are available for adoption:
- Allapattah Road
- Indian Mound Road
- Silver Fox Lane
- Farm Road SW

For more information, visit Keep Martin Beautiful
Protect Yourself from Getting Sick with Cold and Flu
Practice prevention this cold and flu season by following these recommendations from the Florida Health Department:

  • Cover your cough and sneeze
  • Wash your hands often
  • Exercise and eat nutritious foods
  • Stay home when you are sick
  • Get a flu shot

Fly vaccines are readily available at local pharmacies and healthcare providers. The Department of Health-Martin also provides free flu shots for uninsured and underinsured adults and school age children. Call 772-221-4000, option #3 for an appointment.

Driver License Testing Options Available in Indiantown
There are alternatives to testing for your driver license. Options include an audio and paper print out of the questions and are now available at the Indiantown branch. No need to travel to the Stuart branch.

Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Under Two Minutes
Skip the line at the tax collector's office. There are now Florida MV Express kiosks available statewide to renew your vehicles registration in minutes. You just need your Registration Renewal Notice PIN or your License Plate Number & Date of Birth of the first registered owner, along with a payment method (credit or debit card, cash where available).

New Concealed Weapons License Office in Indiantown
In partnership with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Martin County Tax Collector opened a new concealed weapon license office at 16650 Warfield Blvd, Indiantown. A one-stop, fast-track service is available. The license is good for seven years.

Martin County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Indiantown Branch is Open
Indiantown Branch Office
16550 SW Warfield Boulevard
Indiantown, FL 34996
Phone: 772-223-7921
Wednesdays Only
(additional days coming soon)
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Report Railroad Safety Concerns
Call the Public Safety Coordination Center at 1-800-232-0144 which is manned 24/7. Report a variety of issues online.
FDOT Treasure Coast Improvements
The Florida Department of Transportation keeps the public informed of current construction and future transportation improvement projects in the Treasure Coast. Information available includes project descriptions and progress, anticipated lane closures, frequently asked questions, contact information, and links to other useful sites.

Call 211 for Help Services
211 is a community helpline and crisis hotline that provides suicide prevention, crisis intervention, information, assessment, and referral to community services for people of all ages and serves Martin County.

COVID-19 Infections, Vaccines & Testing

Florida residents can receive more information online at vaccines.gov. Vaccines and boosters are available at participating pharmacies. Individuals in Martin County can also call 866-201-7037, 772-221-4000, #3, or 833-990-2881 TYY.
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