This is a member-owned organization that, in my experience, is poorly governed and driven by…read moreinternal politics rather than fairness or professionalism. I worked as the bookkeeper at Stuart Corinthian Yacht Club for just under a year. During that time, there were significant leadership changes, including three different Commodores and four Treasurers within roughly 11 months. My direct supervisor was the Treasurer. I was terminated abruptly by the then-Commodore, after he overrode the Treasurer. I was given no prior warning, had no disciplinary actions or write-ups, and was not provided earned vacation pay. I was also excluded from the Christmas bonus. Prior to this, I had been asked to remain in my position despite earlier leadership turnover, and I did so in good faith, fully committed to the club's success. I believe my termination stemmed from reporting verbal harassment by a board member to a prior Commodore. After that report, my work environment changed noticeably. The Treasure recognized the hostility and approved a remote work relationship. Membership turnover was extremely high during my tenure, with multiple members leaving within a short period. In addition, the club was reportedly cited by the state twice in under three months, including one incident that resulted in a temporary shutdown (public record). This is a closed club, so prospective members or employees may not see these issues firsthand. Based on my experience as an employee, I would strongly caution anyone considering working here or considering membership to carefully evaluate the leadership culture and internal dynamics.

Great place with awesome food , its to bad that its only available for members and not for the…read morepublic , but they do offer the place for weddings and special events. I would highly suggest looking in to have your next special event there.

Stopped in for dinner and as always was a great experience. This is a upscale casual establishment…read more The food is always very good. Had a fantastic burger that was loaded with all the goodies. Had Stephanie as my server and she was terrific which made the meal even better. If you haven't tried this place you are missing out. By the way their Happy Hour is very good also.

I recently brought a very special guest to Sophia's for their first visit, and from start to…read morefinish, the experience exceeded every expectation. We were greeted warmly upon arrival and swiftly escorted to our table, which offered a lovely view of the bar area and a musician playing genuinely cool, soulful music. The energy in the room was vibrant, welcoming, and effortlessly chic -- the kind of atmosphere that immediately lets you know you're somewhere special. Our server, Lizzie, was an absolute standout. She was warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable, with such a bright and genuine spirit. Her guidance through the menu was thoughtful and spot-on, and she truly elevated the entire dining experience. We began with the specialty oysters and the tuna poke. The tuna was clearly sushi-grade and incredibly fresh, served with house-made wonton chips that were nothing short of outstanding. The oysters were beautifully presented and came with a phenomenal variety of accompaniments that complemented them perfectly. For entrées, we chose the sweet potato-crusted grouper with truffle fries and plantains, as well as the crusted snapper served with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Both dishes were expertly prepared, flavorful, and beautifully plated. I must also note that the portion size of the fresh Florida fish was incredibly generous -- easily enough to feed two people, which was a wonderful surprise and tremendous value. We also requested a customized margarita, and the bartender nailed it -- perfectly balanced and exactly what we had in mind. From the ambiance to the service, cocktails, and exceptional food, Sophia's delivered a truly memorable dining experience. We left impressed, happy, and already planning our return. This is a gem in Hobe Sound, and we will absolutely be back.

I remember the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center fondly from my childhood, and it's good to see…read morethat they've expanded on their property for a nice little afternoon outing. Admission is $20 for adults, with child and military discounting. There's a lot of outdoor walking space around the main lake/lagoon where you can see the nurse sharks and sea turtles amongst the many other fish there. The weather was really nice the day we went, so we took a stroll through the nature trails. They are mostly boardwalk trails with a few covered stops with benches. The main trail is a 1 mile loop but there is also a 1/3 mile loop that is good for kids. The main trail will take you to the Indian River Lagoon for some nice storefront views! The main building has some cool artwork made of reclaimed beach litter that makes you really think about proper waste disposal. There's also a few tanks with cool fish and such to see. The entire center has a few different spaces for bathrooms that are easy to access. I'd recommend coming here for a nice day in the fresh air and sunshine to enjoy the flora and fauna of Florida!

Really nice place to understand marine life and see some. Kids would love the place. Starts off…read morewith stingray petting tank cool even if you have done it before. Then the starfish area. Each leg has something different to see and handle. Then we went inside the building and checked out the tanks and all interactive things. Walked up to 3rd for nice view of the place and back down to watch the feedings. There is talk about stingrays but no food. Next they feed the fish in the huge open air aquarium. Nurse sharks, rays, jacks, and lots more. The feeding was interesting as was the talk after about pollution and algae. Next off the green sea turtles feeding. They were having romaine lettuce. They put colored pole with a shape that each knows. They swim over bump the Pole and get fed. These had boat injuries so they would never be in the wild. Again another talk about them while they are being feed. Good for adults and great for kids. Highly recommended.

Went to brunch with friends who recently moved to Stuart, and this was such a great find for their…read morenew go-to spot. From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. They had our table ready quickly, and we didn't even need a reservation for our party of seven, which was a nice surprise. The menu had a wide variety of craft cocktails, along with delicious appetizers, and everyone at the table loved their meals. It was one of those brunches where everything just hits right--great food, great service, and a relaxed atmosphere.

When is La Grande not so Grande?…read more Been wanting to visit this classic restaurant in historic downtown Stuart since my move to Stuart. Tucked in the old Post Office Arcade building, its partially hidden walkway leading to the restaurant only adds to what lies ahead. As you enter you step into a world that speaks to a time of classic old world elegance. Antiques, elegant draping window coverings and a beautiful fountain at its center, this restaurant brings to mind what a dining experience was like in the nineteenth century. Unfortunately, the service and food sadly do not match the exquisite ambience. SERVICE : The service, or should I say lack of service was evident from our first step in the door. We waited for several minutes before anyone noticed we were standing there waiting. Once noticed, we explained that we had a 7 pm reservation which the hostess of course could not find. She scanned the restaurant (which was empty at the time) and told us she would see if she could find us a table. After several minutes we finally were seated. Another 15 minutes past before someone walked past and asked if we had been taken care of, which of course we had not. He assured us that he would get someone as soon as possible, which added another 10 minutes to our already extended wait. Eventually our "server" showed up. You'll note that I put the word server in quotes because this person was anything but a server. So as not to bore you with specifics, let's just say I have a problem calling someone a "server" who is totally incapable of serving! A person who doesn't understand "medium rare", who misses several ordered sides and charges us for dishes we never received clearly doesn't deserve the term "server". THE FOOD: There were three people in our party. For appetisers, we ordered the Martier Escargot which had a bitter taste because of the burned butter, the Blueberry Brie Crostini, which turned out to be the best dish of the evening was outstanding, and the potato goat cheese puffs were light and delightful. For our entree's, we ordered the Cedar Plank Salmon which was overcooked, dry and tasteless, the New Zealand Lamb Chasseur which was fine except for the missing asparagus (which our server assured us he would get back out and immediately forgot) and finally the 12 oz Prime New York Strip which was cooked well done instead of the medium rare requested. I do need to mention that the garlic risotto was fantastic, creamy and tasty. Unfortunately, we had to enjoy it at home as our server didn't bring it until we were completely done with our meals! As far as desserts go, after our 1 1/2 hour stay, we decided to forego any additional pain and accordingly skipped dessert. Finding our server throughout the night was a challenge of hide and seek and this includes getting our final bill which, as mentioned above, took three trips to get right! The Ambiance: This is an absolutely beautiful restaurant that cries for matching service and a creative efficient kitchen that produces dishes that represent their grand names. THE BOTTOM LINE: As with all my reviews, we come to what I like to call the "customer so what". Would I come back? The answer... as a walk through to see what elegant dining looked like in the 19th century... absolutely! Perhaps you could sit at the bar and enjoy a Manhattan but, to dine? The offerings, as mentioned, were a mixed bag but unless you're into the pain of some of the worst service you'll ever experience, absolutely not!

Well, the spot was nice, but not the quality I would expect from a Marriott brand names resort. I…read morestayed in the beach villas and let's just say I was disappointed after staying in Marriotts other places all over the world. It seemed really run down. Not to the level of other Marriott hotels. See photos and video.

Stayed at this Marriott Hutchinson Island twice: the main property by the pool is a great location…read more The other building by the beach is my favorite location. It depends what you're going for, and where the pool side served its purpose, I like the convenience of being beach side. The resort amenities are nice, we are not golfers but that's a cool extra. The access to bikes is cool too. They are pet friendly, so my pup got to enjoy some hotel time while not being anxious and could vacation with us.

We decided to check this short harbor cruise out as it looked like a lot of fun with the tiki vibe…read moreand we were not disappointed! The meet up place was easy to find, and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. We only had 10 people on our cruise so it took the smaller of the two boats which I don't think made much difference for the overall experience, but was nice to have the smaller group of 10. The tour went by the lighthouse and north of the inland waterway past Jupiter Island, with our helpful captain, pointing out many of the celebrity homes along the way. It was a lovely way to spend a couple hours on the water and the all you can drink beers and seltzers didn't hurt, lol! Please note if the tour you've signed up for doesn't have at least six people you will be moved to another tour, which is what happened to us and we didn't realize we were only getting a two hour tour when we had paid for a three hour tour until it had already started. Seems like there was a little bit of disconnect in the information sharing, but we still had an excellent experience and would definitely come again when visiting the area.

The best service and great food. Had a lot of fun today. Thank you for having us today. Admiral coveread more

Hobe Sound Golf Club is a beautiful venue for having a party. My local Mercedes Club had their…read moreannual holiday event there. Diane and I enjoy participating in the great events that the club plans for its' members. Everything came off flawlessly. The club collected many toys for underprivileged children. I had a terrific meal! I started off with a nice Coors Light. (They had a cash bar) It went well with my beautiful mixed greens salad with a vinaigrette dressing. That was delicious and was followed by a truly wonderful Chicken Piccata. Wonderful lemony sauce and tasty capers. For dessert, I had a warm brownie with vanilla ice cream and strawberries and mint on the side. I had a terrific time talking with the jovial guests that were seated at our table. It was a fun group of people who made the evening a true pleasure. It was well worth the long drive up to Hobe Sound to have such a festive wonderful holiday afternoon!!

Road Star, the Mercedes Benz club Clyde and I belong to, held their annual Holiday luncheon in the…read moreclub house at Hobe Sound Golf Club. It's a beautiful club house and golf course in a gated community. The club house is very attractive, there's plenty of free parking. I liked that we didn't have to valet our car. The dining room has a great view of the golf course. About ten tables were set up with eight people at each table. Everyone brought a toy for a child. The toys were collected and displayed in the front of the room. For lunch we got a salad, entree with sides, and dessert. Coffee, tea, and lemonade was included. There was a cash bar. Rolls and butter was on the table. When we ran out of rolls our server brought more. For our entrees we had a choice between red snapper or chicken piccata. I ordered the fish. The salad was very fresh. It was mixed greens, hearts of palm, cherry tomatoes, radishes, cranberries, and sliced almonds. The vinaigrette dressing was light and delicious. The only problem was when j I got up to use the restroom. I still had some salad left on my plate. When I got back my salad was gone. I mentioned to our server that I wasn't finished with my salad. I was hoping she'd bring more, but that didn't happen. My fish was served with green beans, carrots, rice, and salsa. It looked good, but as soon as I tasted it I realized it was raw in the middle. I told our server who offered to have it cooked. Biting into the raw fish turned me off so I asked for the chicken piccata instead. I'm not against sushi or other fish that is served raw, but this fish was not edible. Other people at our table that had ordered fish said theirs was good. It didn't take long for my chicken piccata to arrive. It came with green beans, carrots, mashed potatoes, and capers. The chicken was tasty. I enjoyed the dish. For dessert we got chocolate mudslide cake with vanilla ice cream. The cake was dense and delicious. I wasn't a fan of the coffee. It was very weak. I've eaten there before. The food is usually very good. It's a beautiful place to have a drink at the bar or a meal in the dining room. It's also a nice place to have an event. Io

Staff were very nice and cool pool. But the owners are clearly not putting money into this aging…read moreproperty. One of the two elevators was completely broken and the other one worked only sometimes. Door handles were broken. Walls are thin and it is a party crowd that stays here. Got woken up at 2 am with people screaming in the halls. The water in the shower often stopped flowing mid shower. And they charge you a 29 night junk fee for amenities, but this isn't a resort, closer to a motel. The marriott brand has gotten really bad, I need to stop getting ripped of this greedy brand.

Wow, so there is no food at the hotel and nothing nearby aside from a Cracker Barrel, there is no…read morebar, no food like in the photos and descriptions, nothing but a stale popcorn machine, pay a little more and stay in town, I won't make this mistake again.

Five stars isn't nearly enough to express how grateful we are to Traxx Entertainment and DJ Vince…read morefor making our wedding reception happen. My wife and I had been planning our wedding in Vero Beach, FL for about 18 months, but unfortunately Hurricane Irma had other plans. Our venue and live band were forced to cancel, but as we live on the West Coast and would not be able to reschedule, we made the difficult decision to still get married. Less than 48 hrs in advance, we were able to book Traxx Entertainment on very short notice for our small reception. Vince was great from start to finish, acting as an excellent MC and host during the reception. The music was great and the guests (albeit fewer than we originally expected!) danced their hearts out with us. We especially appreciated the closing song, in which my wife and I were able to share a quiet private moment together; this was a very touching moment for us, after the craziness of the week. We then exited to our closest family and friends seeing us off with sparklers. Thank you SO much to these great people!!

Vincent at Traxx Entertainment was an amazing emcee, DJ, and facilitator of our wedding day!…read moreTremendously organized and thoughtful, Vincent spent hours on Skype with us (we live in Boston) to help us plan every detail of music, speeches, and timing of events for the ceremony and the reception. Vincent's professionalism cannot be understated. He has a relaxed and even-tempered style that puts others at ease, and he took the time to learn about us as a couple in order to help us make decisions about wedding-details that were just right for us. I had NO IDEA about many of the choices we had to make! But Vincent was insightful and right on target with ideas and recommendations. Everyone LOVED our music at the wedding. The pacing of the evening was perfect and I never once thought about timing, or got worried that guests were bored, hungry, or not having fun. Bravo and thank you very much to Vincent and Traxx Entertainment!