The Shadowood Saturday Farm Market re-opens from 10AM until 1PM. Usually open November thru April…read more This is a very special gem offering Shadowood grown organic produce; regional certified organic produce; local, raw honey; marvelous prepared foods from Chef Bob of Food Island; Ric and Carlee's super yummy Whistling Thistle preserved foods; Diamond Bread Company with fantastic, organic gluten and dairy free breads & treats; Gloria with delicious and lovely Gluten free cupcakes and more. The moment you walk onto the grounds you relax and savor the special spirit of this place.

Fletcher Beach is located one half mile south of Stuart Beach on A1A and just north of Gilbert's…read moreBar Refuge House Museum on Hutchinson Island. The Scott and Billie Fletcher Beach was purchased by Martin County in 1973. This is the only beach on this end of Hutchinson Island that I was easily able to find parking for. It does not have a lifeguard or restrooms so it is not as popular as some of the other beaches. While it may lack in amenities it is more secluded which is nice if you are looking for a more peaceful beach experience. From the parking area you just hike up a trail over the sand dune to the beach. The beaches on this part of Hutchinson Island have rocky looking outcroppings known as the Anastasia formation which was named by E. H. Sellards in 1912. The formation was deposited during the deposited during the late Pleistocene and the "rocks" are really sand and coquina limestone embedded with mollusk shells and sparry calcite. It forms cliffs and caves that form a habitat for sea life. It is not very comfortable on bare feet but it makes a lovely backdrop for pictures. If you are looking for a more off the beaten path beach, Fletcher Beach is ideal for sunbathing, beachcombing, wildlife watching, fishing, surfing, swimming, and photography.

This spot was a place that my parents decided to take me when I was visiting them in Florida for…read morethe holiday. They wanted to do something outdoorsy but safe so we decided to visit the beach for a bonfire. The beach was a quick drive from their condo and the parking was just off the road, and the parks department keeps the lot clean. You have to walk on a wooden path to get to the beach which is over a slight hill. The beach is large and well kept, we found a perfect spot to build a small fire and just relax and star gaze. As far as beaches go, it's a nice one! I didn't see any trash which is always impressive to me. This is a place I'd like to come back in the daylight to check out and do a traditional beach day. But if you want to enjoy a nice fire and beautiful night skies, this is your place! Kudos to to Florida and their awesome beaches.

Heart in the Park is a 75' tall stainless steel sculpture donated to the City of Port St Lucie by a…read morelocal home builder. It's highly polished stainless steel skin reflects a constantly changing view of the sky, clouds, traffic, people, etc. I'm told there is a glass walkway (visible in some of the pictures) that can be booked for weddings but I don't know any of those details. It's an amazing site to see.

Heart in the Park is a 73-foot heart sculpture in a park that is being built at Village Parkway and…read moreDiscovery Way. Heart in the Park was designed by Filipino American, Orlando-based artist Jefre Figueras Manuel, known as JEFRË. Manuel started Studio Mattamy Homes, the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, in 2008 after he had a heart attack at the age of 35 followed by triple bypass surgery which gave him a new perspective on life. He transitioned from urban planning to focusing on his art full time. He has gone on to complete large scale art works all over the world. About the artwork he has created, he has said ""I love public art just for the fact that it's actually public. That is my job: to create icons for cities that the public can view and appreciate, that tell the history of the city." You can see more of Manuel's art in the Lake Nona Sculpture Garden. I have been JEFRË fan since first discovering his work in the Orlando Museum of Art. This art piece is meant to be a symbol of inclusivity. Heart in the Park will be adjacent to the 71,000-square-foot Shoppes at the Heart of Tradition commercial center, currently finishing up construction. Heart in the Park is being built along Tradition Trail, also known as the T-Trail. T-Trail will also include Stars and Stripes Park, nature trails, and Tradition Regional Park.

If you go to Stuart and don't visit Kilwin's, did you really even go?!…read more Kilwin's is a MUST. It's worth waiting in a line out the door (which I've done--more than once!). You truly can't go wrong here, but their rum raisin is my favorite (so sweet, decadent, and boozy!). Pistachio, blue moon, and chocolate-peanut butter all tie for runner-up. Absolutely do not skip ordering your scoop in one of their homemade waffle cones.

Very good ice cream. They have a good variety of flavors…read more There's often a line, but it moves quickly. Staff are helpful and friendly. I like the location in downtown Stuart.

Sat on the patio on a lovely spring evening. Service was fast and efficient. Our server even had a…read morepitcher of soda water she used to regularly fill my cup - I HATE when soda water gets refilled with regular water so this was amazing! Overall, had some excellent food with the ahi tuna being my favorite. My filet was perfectly cooked medium rare and was served with creamy mashed potatoes and crispy green beans. Everyone at the table enjoyed their food and I've included pictures here. Will continue to return for a nice night out in Palm City.

Grade F (all facets)…read more AVOID - This place is no longer what it used to be. We've been coming since it opened and this WILL BE OUR LAST TIME. Decided to stop in for tuna stack and guacamole (that we've previously enjoyed on prior occasions). Seemed odd that on a Thursday evening at 6pm the hostess asked if we had reservations. That should have tipped us off that things were different. The bar was full and the very loud. Our server didn't know what fish was on the special for the evening. We weren't enticed, so we went with our original order. Then the disappointment set in; the tuna stack was literally have the size of the ones we've had there. The mango salsa layer wasn't salsa it was bland chopped mango. The bottom layer of guac was about an inch and the chop tuna was light pink to white (at best). Needless to say the "shareable" lasted about three bites each for two people. Regretfully, we ordered the guacamole that was also disappointing. The portion was smaller than before and lacked flavor (seasoning). A few nuggets of corn topper and no cheese (as described on the menu). That "shareable" comes with a salsa that was the coup de grâce of disappointment; it was runny and lacked any semblance of chopped vegetables. It literally tasted like spaghetti sauce and not the good type. We pulled up our Yelp review from last year and sure enough the portions are not even close in terms of size or presentation. We showed the server our pics from last year's Yelp post and she said that she's never had that order. She gave the chef our feedback. Later on she came back and said the chef acknowledged the "salsa" consistency. He offered to make a fresh batch... our plates were gone by that time and we weren't about to take that offer. The grand finale ended with the check being delivered and our server telling us "an automatic 18% service fee is added to the check"... my wife and I looked at each other with utter disgust. We wasted $47 on two awful shareables and one unsweetened tea. It's sad to see yet another restaurant go down the drain so quickly. It seems like PSC went under new management and lost their kitchen and serving staff. Uploading a new pic of the "soupy salsa" to compare with what we previously had

For thousands of years this area was home to the Native Ais people. The Spanish wiped them out with…read moredisease and slavery in the 1700's. You can see a replica of their camp at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center and there is mention of them in the many parks in the area. Stuart is located on Florida's Treasure Coast, named for the several Spanish Galleons that wrecked off the coast in the 18th century. A pirate named Pedro Gilbert used a sand bar off the coast to lure ships to their doom. Today there is a coffee shop named for his treachery, Gilberts Bar. In 1860 pioneers settled the area and a United States Life Saving Station called Gilbert's Bar House of Refuge was built in 1875. It is the only House of Refuge left and you can still visit it today. The city of Stuart is named for Homer Hine Stuart Jr.. Born in New York in 1855, he settled near the north side St. Lucie River in 1883 and began to grow pineapples. At the time the city was known as Potsdam, a name chosen by local landowner Otto Stypmann from Germany. Settlers started coming in to the area in the 1870's and all supplies were floated down the St. Lucie River on trade boats. When the East Coast Railway came into town it was offensively called out as Dam Pots. To diffuse the situation the name of the town was changed to Stuart in 1895. Stuart was incorporated as a town in 1914. At that time it was part of Palm Beach County. In 1925 it became the seat of Martin County. The city of Stuart is called the Sailfish capital of the world. It was a favorite fishing spot of 5 U. S. Presidents, Grover Cleveland, Chester A. Arthur, Theodore Roosevelt, Howard Taft, and Warren G. Harding. You can learn much more about the history of Stuart at the Elliot Museum and the Stuart Heritage Museum. Today tourists flock to the historic downtown where there are quaint shops and cafes. Every Sunday morning there is a farmers market along the waterfront. The Lyric Theater built in 1926, is a historic building in the downtown that is still in operation today. I love visiting Stuart. It is one of the oldest towns in Florida near me. Visiting the friendly people in Stuart is so relaxing. I love walking around the historic downtown where there are interesting things to buy and great things to eat. In the area there is an abundance of nature preserves and parks to hike and kayak in. The beaches of Hutchinson Island are gorgeous and not crowded. I have visited Stuart several times and still have not seen everything. Outdoor sports, dining, shopping, and history, Stuart has it all in one inviting package.

We're locals, and a few years ago this was our absolute favorite pizza. Then something changed and…read moreit just wasn't the same, so we stopped coming. I am *sooooo* thankful we decided to come back tonight and give it another try! We ordered our favorite--the Grandma pizza--along with an order of garlic knots, and everything was amazing. It's officially back to being our favorite pizza on the Treasure Coast! And trust me, we're pizza snobs, so that says a lot From the crust, to the cheese, to the sauce (the sauce is *the best*), it was all 5-star perfection! Thank you Carmelas! Xoxo P.s I should've taken photos when the food first came out, but we were so hungry we had to eat first.

just got a margarita pizza tonight. it was poor, no cheese, little tomato, too much crust. I used…read moreto rave about this pizza, not any more.

Amazing. Our friends took us there. It's traditional Italian cuisine. The REAL deal, not…read moreAmerican-Italian style. This place really is a gem. It's family owned. They don't rush you to order, they have a sommelier. The ambiance is amazing, European-style I mean I don't remember the last time we ate dinner and stayed chit chatting until the place was about to close really a good spot ! Food is amazing the pictures don't make it justice

Called, left a message for reservations. Asked to return our call to confirm. Never received a…read morereturn call so, went to Pastaio - Palm City instead, which worked out great (see my review).

Best pizza in Stuart and Palm City. Home made garlic oil is off the cart. Haven't had a bad Pizza.read more

Michelinas firmly known as Nancy's never disappoints with the quality and prices they have in…read moreplace. I usually get a meatball sub and wings Togo. This time the marinara was a little bland but every other time it's solid. The cashier Cade is also super attentive and helpful. Keep it up!

Everything went well the night we dined here. We sat outside it was perfect temperature for it. The…read moreservice was phenomenal. They had a violinist playing Christmas music which was a nice touch. We started with the octopus that was a special with cannellini beans. If it's on the menu I highly recommend it! My husband got the carpaccio it was excellent like carpaccio should be. The bread is addicting. My husband's crab ravioli was to die for! The fruitti di mare was good but the ravioli was the star. My husband got the branzino he loved it and I got the veal saltimbocca. It was a little tough but flavors were all there. We had a fabulous night and would definitely come back. They speak Italian!

We had dinner with us and two other couples. The greeting and acknowledgement our reservation was…read morevery friendly band welcoming. Stephen and auxiliary crew were outstanding and maintained continuous communication. Appetizers, entrees, and desserts were all very good. TOPNOTCH The restaurant itself is small quaint with plenty of atmosphere. Price is reasonable and acceptable along with quality and presentation. Five star with the exception of roominess with party of six.