Stuart’s leaders mull green space spending

Stuart officials are considering how to use their estimated $1.5 million annual share of Martin County’s voter-approved half-cent sales tax, with ideas focused on expanding green space and improving parks. Potential projects include acquiring land near Haney Creek for a park and trailhead, enhancing underused space near Poppleton Creek Dog Park, upgrading city parks, and funding stormwater and creek cleanup efforts. Other municipalities, including Indiantown and Ocean Breeze, are also evaluating how to allocate their portions of the tax revenue through upcoming budget discussions.

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