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Stuart, Florida
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Stuart Florida is located in Martin County just 45 minutes North of Palm Beach and two hours North of Miami. Stuart is known as the "Sailfish Capital of the World" and boasts some of the best fishing on the East Coast.
Stuart's charm can be experienced in its quaint downtown with restaurants, galleries, boutiques, theaters and historic buildings along the boardwalk beside the river. Just a mile away are miles of uncrowded beautiful beaches for your enjoyment.
The coast in this region is known as the Treasure Coast, named for several Spanish galleons that shipwrecked in the 1700's. Some of the treasure has been recovered, but it is unknown how much treasure is still to be found. Because of the wrecks in this area, in 1875 a United States Lifesaving Station was established on Hutchinson Island, just east of Stuart. This station is known as The House of Refuge.
The Treasure Coast area that became Stuart was first settled by non-Native Americans in the late 1870's. From 1893 -1895, the area was called Potsdam. Brothers Otto and Ernest Stypmann, originally from Potsdam, Germany, owned the land that would eventually become downtown Stuart. Potsdam was renamed Stuart in 1895, after the establishment in honor of another local landowner named Homer Hine Stuart, Jr. It was not until 1914 that Stuart was incorporate, and at that time it was considered part of Palm Beach County. In 1925 Stuart was chartered as a city and named the county seat of the newly created Martin County.
Today Stuart is a lively waterfront town with so much to offer families and retirees. The Martin County courthouse and administrative offices are in Stuart. And Stuart also boasts Withman Field, a county owned airport with three asphalt runways from 4,652 to 5,826 feet long.
Stuart, Florida Website Links
City of Stuart - Official Website
Google Map of Stuart, Florida
Things To Do in and around Stuart, Florida
Mini Golf, Arcades, Go Karts, Batting Cages - You are going to love 76 Golf World with GREAT mini golf and tons and tons of fun.
Lyric Theater - An historic theater with everything from Disney to Opera and Jackie Mason.
Stuart Heritage Museum
Elliott Museum
Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center - Touch tanks, great exhibits and super, duper lagoon.
Bathtub Beach - One of the BEST beaches in Florida, and one of the most very special reefs in the world.
House of Refuge
Island Princess Scenic Cruise
Lady Stuart - Fishing
Restaurants - There are many fine restaurants in Stuart and the surrounding area. Here are a few of my favorites:
Seafood - The New England Fish Market - I grew up on the Jersey Shore and worked on fishing boats till I went off to college. When it comes to seafood, I am the pickiest of the picky. And with my family being in the restaurant business for 30+ years, I can tell you this is the best seafood restaurant I have ever found. Just minutes from Stuart in Jensen Beach - 1419 NE Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach, FL 34957 - (772) 334-7324
Seafood, Local and Waterfront - Shrimpers - Dine on the water in scenic Manatee Pocket. Great food and great views while you dine on the water. If you like cracked conch, this is the best you'll find on the Treasure Coast. But you will also find a variety of Florida and local favorites. Yum, Yum, Yum. - 4903 SE Dixie Highway, Stuart - (772) 220-3287
Pizza and Italian - Luna's in downtown Stuart - 80 SW Osceola Street - (772) 288-0550
Local Seafood - Conchy Joe's - STOP - Don't Go - turn around and go somewhere else. Even though Conchy Joe's is located on the Indian River and has great atmosphere, it has horrible service and the food ranges from questionably edible to basically fair. On rare occasion they hit on all cylinders and deliver a good meal and good service.
Nature's Way Cafe - For a healthy and hearty lunch go to Nature's Way for great food, relaxing atmosphere and great service in downtown Stuart - 25 SW Osceola Street - (772) 220-7306
Duffy's Sports Grill - Best burgers and all around great food. Also in downtown Stuart - 1 SW Osceola Street - (772) 221-4899
Fine Dining - 11 Maple Street - One of my favorite fine dining restaurants in the world is right here on the Treasure Coast. The quality of the food rivals any five start restaurant in the world. Best of all, the atmosphere is casual and relaxed, just the way we like it on the Treasure Coast - 11 Maple Street, Jensen Beach - (772) 334-7714
Breakfast and Lunch - Jan's Place - The BEST omelettes on the Treasure Coast and a great variety of lunch sandwiches. - 1990 NE Jensen Beach Blvd. (772) 334-9598
Ice Cream, Candy Apples, Fudge and Chocolates - Kilwin's is the only place to go, and it is in downtown Stuart at 31 SW Osceola Street just a few doors down from Nature's Way - (772) 223-6446 - My favorites include their scrumptious toasted coconut ice cream and Stuart mud. For a bit of nostalgia, bite into one of their juicy, crunchy and very tasty gourmet candy apples.
Steak - Peter's Steak House - Unfortunately, another STOP - Don't Go - turn around and go somewhere else. They want you to believe that this is just as good as THE Peter Luger's in New York and they buy the same meat, etc. but my experience has been awful. You'll get a better steak at Outback. And if that was not enough, the service was horrible.
Thai - Bangkok Bay - Consistently good Thai food and service. Thai is one of my favorites, so I can't say this one is world class, but it is far better than the local options. There curry sauces are outstanding, and I have never had a bad meal here. I take clients here on a regular basis, because I can depend on consistently good food, service and value - 1833 SE Federal Highway (US 1) - (772) 286-2141
Deli - TooJay's - It's definitely not New York quality, but it's the best you will find on the Treasure Coast. For breakfast, try the Lox, Eggs and Onions Omelette with toasted Challah. 2504 SE Federal Highway, Stuart - (772) 287-6514
I will add to the list over the next few weeks. If you are visiting the area and want a few more of my favorites or want to ask about a restaurant, feel free to call or email me - Julie@FloridaHomes.PRO or 772-370-7999
Please HELP us . . . if you have some cool Things To Do or Restaurants to add to the list, please email us - Julie@FloridaHomes.PRO
Looking for a home in the Stuart area? - I'd welcome the opportunity to assist you with a purchase of a home in Stuart or one of the other marvelous communities in our area.
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