By- Savannah Warrell Some of the best local food in Martin County can be found in downtown Stuart, where the Taco Shack is located just a few hundred feet from the beautiful intercostal. Home of the famous “Taco Queen”, the Taco Shack offers what they call “gourmet tacos with a twist” that is served in...

  By- Savannah Warrell Although Martin County is known for its beautiful beaches, there are still dozens of coves hidden along its treasure coast. These coves are located mostly on the southern portion of Hutchinson Island, a natural barrier Island once used by the military to look for U Boats during WW2. Many of these...

Was there anywhere in our own backyard that we had ignored? 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 America and the Mediterranean. No matter where...

By Gary McKechnie What fuels my passion as a traveler is simple. When I’m on the road, every day is different. With discoveries to be made, those are the days when routine gives way to anticipation. Exploration is beautiful, and I love getting immersed in destinations near and far. When I journeyed to Martin County—a...

By Robin Draper   Martin County is a sparkling jewel along Florida’s Treasure Coast, bordered by Lake Okeechobee to the west, and by the deep blue Atlantic Ocean to the east. It is distinguished by diverse natural beauty and a public commitment to environmental protection. Numerous parks, preserves and refuges make this area an ideal...

Do you have a thirst for the arts? If so, there’s no better destination in all of Florida than Martin County, home to eight perfect communities along Florida’s Atlantic Coast, including Stuart, named the 2016 Happiest Seaside Town by Coastal Living magazine. The county has a wealth of reasons why it’s one of the state’s...

By: Terry Gibson / Visit Florida www.visitflorida.com One of the most beautiful and fascinating stretches of barrier island in Martin County, and for that matter in all of Florida, is Blowing Rocks Preserve, on Jupiter Island, just south of Hobe Sound and north of Jupiter. In 1969, residents of Jupiter Island donated 73 acres of intact beach, dune and reef...

By Kelly Jadon Florida is the birthplace of the American cowboy. Horses in the Americas came first to Florida, introduced by the Spanish in the 1500s. From this stock came Cracker horses which herded longhorn cattle, another first in the United States. This is the heritage of Martin County: The Land of the Cowboy Martin County,...

Fuel up for a day full of south Florida adventures at these beloved Martin County coffee shops. Stuart Coffee Company Nestled in downtown Stuart, the trendy location serves up steaming hot cups of locally brewed coffee. Order a latte in the winter months or the cool down with a frozen frappe on those warm Florida...

Top off an unforgettable day at the beach with these deliciously decadent desserts. Ice Cream at Coconut Island Creamery Coconut Island Creamery in Port Salerno offers a plethora of creamy and delicious ice cream flavors ranging from classic to unique. Craving banana cream pie? Coconut Island Creamery has a flavor for that! Need a palate...