Jensen Beach Garden Club donates gazebo to Langford Park; commissioners accept donation

The Martin County Board of County Commissioners on a routine vote accepted a donated gazebo for Langford Park in Jensen Beach, a project led by the Jensen Beach Garden Club and local partners that will cost no money to the county.

A community presenter outlined a plan to install a shaded gazebo adjacent to the log cabin to provide seating and gathering space for program participants and visitors. The design phase involved Jensen Beach High School architectural design students; the winning concept by Tristan Zanfini will be advanced into permitting, estimating and construction with student involvement continuing through the build and documentation phases. Dana von Rettown, President of the Jensen Beach Garden Club, said the students’ enthusiasm and community donations were central to the plan and thanked the county for its cooperation.

County staff recommended approval and asked the board to authorize the county administrator to execute any documents needed to accept the donation and complete the project. Commissioner Henrington moved to accept the donation; another commissioner seconded, and the board voted to approve the measure unanimously.

The project, supported by N2 Architecture, the Treasure Coast Builders Association and local trade programs, includes donated materials, professional services and volunteer labor. County staff estimated the assembled value at about $85,000 and said the work would impose no cost on county taxpayers. Construction will be coordinated with the Parks and Recreation Department and the garden club.

The commission’s action was procedural: the board accepted the donation and authorized county staff to complete necessary administrative steps. The project will proceed under county permitting and oversight.