By Ed Killer for Martin County One of the most photographed subjects in all of Martin County is the Sailfish Statue in downtown Stuart. It sits in a fountain in Jefferson Circle and has become an elegant centerpiece of a welcome mat at the northern entrance to the downtown sector. The 18-foot tall leaping bronze...

By Ed Killer for Martin County Two of Mother Nature’s most awe-inspiring events coincide each year along the coasts of the Sunshine State – Hurricane season and the Fall Mullet Run. For an angler, the former is a nerve-wracking ordeal. At its worst, it causes an epic disruption of one’s life patterns and daily routine....

We are here to help. If you are looking for a hotel room after Hurricane Irma, we have put together this list of hotels that are open for business. Residents and visitors are asked to contact the hotels directly for rates and availability. A few of our properties are without phones but can be reached...

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life – don’t choose the wrong venue! Each of these unique Martin County venues can guarantee you a perfect wedding day and an excellent start to your marriage. The Mansion at Tuckahoe Known as the “Treasure Coast’s Premiere Wedding Venue,” the Mansion at...

Sleep under the stars at these Martin County campgrounds and RV parks. Jonathan Dickinson State Park Get up close and personal with Jonathan Dickinson State Park’s 13 natural communities when you stay at one of the park’s two full-facility campgrounds or the youth/group primitive campground. Guests can pitch their tent or set up their RV at either...

Martin County’s Festivals Make It a Must-Visit Destination In the Fall By Danny Lee The weather is mild, sea birds drift aloft or bob in the glistening water, and the many fascinating shops, restaurants and sugar-sand beaches are uncrowded and relaxed. It must be Martin County, Florida in the fall. Shopping? Crafts? Barrel rolls? Barrel...

Martin County, FL,—Where Eating Out Is Eating Local By Katie Jackson Restaurant is a French word. Its root is restaurer—meaning to restore and refresh. Most Martin County restaurants don’t specialize in French food. But they have mastered the art of putting the fresh in refresh. They’re on a first-name basis with the local farmers and...

This fall, chase the last notes of summer sunshine to Martin County, Florida, home to Stuart, aptly named America’s 2016 “Happiest Seaside Town” by Coastal Living Magazine. This easy-to-get-to area, encompassing the communities of Port Salerno, Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Indiantown, Jupiter Island, Hobe Sound and Hutchinson Island, is accented by miles of beaches and...

Ever Heard of a Camp-cation? – Kids learn new skills while mom and dad relax in Martin County, Florida By Shelley Caran New places tend to lend themselves to new experiences—especially in Martin County, Florida. Here, summer camps allow mom and dad a free morning while kids learn about the environment, learn a new skill...

On a Mission in Martin County -The surprising Florida shopping and culinary destination that’s just a ride away Enter: Martin County. In the 20-plus years Nancy and I have been married, we’ve traveled across America and Europe for writing projects or merely for pleasure. We’ve been fortunate to sail to Hawaii, Canada, Central America, South...