JENSEN BEACH, Fla. — WPTV is connecting with you in your community!
Come out and see us at our next Let's Hear It meet-up on Monday, May 18, in Jensen Beach to share your story and tell us what's happening in your neighborhood.
We'll be at the U.S. Sailing Center of Martin County from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Listening to your stories and finding out what matters most to you.
Come out and make your voice heard.
Janet Milici talked to WPTV reporter Brooke Chau about how she is battling with the city of Stuart to get a building permit for her business. Milici is looking to build a shed for storage for her windows and doors business and has spent $40,000 doing everything the city tells her to do to get the permits approved, but she is still waiting after two years.
Currently, many of her supplies are sitting outdoors.
"I feel very upset," Milici said.
Bobette Campbell and her husband run the Success Sailing program at the center. She spoke with Brooke Chau about how much the program has grown in the last few years and how it helps people with intellectual disabilities.
Philip lives in Jensen Beach and worries about the bike lane near the Kanner Highway I-95 ramp. He said as development grows and attracts more bicyclists, he thinks an accident could happen in that area.
Bob Abbott spoke to WPTV's Tyler Hatfield about the Marty bus service and the need for more accessibility near A1A in Jensen Beach.
WPTV's Todd Wilson spoke with Jim St. John of the U.S. Sailing Center about its history and the many programs it hosts. He says half a dozen people who've trained at the Sailing Center have gone on to Olympic campaigns, and that it's primarily a volunteer-run organization, as well as a nonprofit.
He guesses roughly 10,000 kids have gone through their summer camp program since the Sailing Center opened in 1992, and highlighted their Success Sailing program, which helps those with intellectual disabilities learn to sail.
We want to be your voice and help you find solutions.
While we hold our monthly Let's Hear It meet-ups, we know many are not able to attend, but we still want to hear from you and start taking action to get you answers. You can e-mail us at LetsHearIt@wptv.com.
