It's Time for the Sailfish Sprint!
Come Join the Fun & Lace Up Those Running/Walking Shoes!
It looks like Saturday's weather will be PERFECT for walking or running the 8th Annual Sailfish Sprint 5K-10K. This family-friendly event takes you through the historic streets of the beautiful City of Stuart, all while being part of the Marathon of the Treasure Coast festivities.
The race kicks off at 7:00 a.m. sharp, starting and finishing at Memorial Park in Downtown Stuart—a perfect spot for setting personal records, running with friends and family, and soaking in the vibrant atmosphere. Every finisher will snag an awesome medal.
Packet Pick-Up Details
Swing by the 10th Street Community Center (724 SE 10th Street, Stuart) on Friday, February 28th, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to grab your race packet. Can’t make it Friday? No worries! Race Day packet pick-up starts bright and early at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Race-Day Goodies
Finisher medals will be handed out at the finish line, and the awards ceremony will kick off around 8:00 a.m. Stay refreshed with bottled water and a nutrition table waiting for you post-race.
Course Information
Hydration is key! The course features three water stops: one for the 5K (used twice) and two for the 10K. Feel free to bring your own hydration and snacks if you need more than water.
Kids Dash Fun
Calling all young runners! The ½ Mile Kids Dash is back, starting at 8:00 a.m. from the Shuffleboard Parking Lot. Little ones will enjoy a thrilling dash through Memorial Park and will receive a finisher medal to celebrate their achievement.
Walk4H2O
This year, we’re teaming up with the Utilities and Engineering Department and Citizens4H2O for a special Walk4H2O! Join us for a one-mile walk starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Shuffleboard Parking Lot. All proceeds go to Water for South Sudan, where just $5 can provide clean drinking water for two people for a whole year. Show your spirit by wearing a shirt featuring your school mascot!
Stop by the Citizens4H2O booth to learn about water conservation, the global water crisis, and how Water for South Sudan is making a difference.
Kick off March with a morning filled with running, walking, and community spirit. See you at the start line!
Register HERE. |
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Students Explore Water Treatment Process
Sixty-five (65) youth in grades 3-5 from J.D. Parker Elementary School received a crash-course in water treatment when touring the City of Stuart Water Treatment Plant and the Reverse Osmosis Facility this week.
The students listened intently and asked a number of questions of Plant Superintendent Michael Woodside and Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee Brian Shing during their tours.
Following the two-plant tour, students ended the field trip with lunch at the 10th Street Community Center.
J.D. Parker Elementary School is a STEM-focused institution, emphasizing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in its curriculum. This approach integrates these disciplines to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills among students.
The school offers various programs to enhance STEM learning, including participation in the Martin County Elementary STEM Fair, an academic competition for students in grades K-5.
The mission of J.D. Parker Elementary is to "cultivate learning experiences for ALL to strengthen a DIVERSE, RESILIENT, and SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY through trust, compassion, stability, and hope."
This mission reflects the school's commitment to creating an inclusive environment where STEM education serves as a foundation for developing well-rounded, future-ready students.
Who knows? Maybe we have a few future water plant operators or engineers in this group! |
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Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Michael Woodside explains the computer monitoring system of the water treatment plant to J.D. Parker Elementary students. |
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Students learning more about the reverse osmosis process at the water treatment plant. |
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Heirs’ Property Assistance Program
Did you know the City of Stuart offers an Heirs’ Property Assistance Program? Administered by the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), this program helps stabilize neighborhoods by increasing property ownership and individual wealth.
When a property owner passes away, ownership may be divided among multiple heirs, creating heirs’ property. Without probate and a clear title, these properties are ineligible for homestead tax exemptions, federal home improvement grants, and financing options like mortgages or refinancing. Unpaid taxes can also result in property loss.
This program helps heirs gain clear titles to their homes, allowing them to:
- Obtain homestead tax exemptions
- Access home repair and rehabilitation programs
- Secure homeowner’s insurance
- Negotiate with lenders
Eligible participants receive up to $3,000 in legal assistance. Funds are limited and subject to availability.
Apply today! |
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - MARTIN COUNTY
Swimming Lesson Voucher Program
Drowning is fast. Drowning is silent. And it can happen to anyone.
But the good news? Drowning is preventable!
The Florida Department of Health - Martin County is making a splash by offering FREE swimming lesson vouches for eligible children ages 4 and younger.
Teaching kids to swim not only builds confidence but can also save lives. Let's make sure every little swimmer in Martin County has the skills they need to stay safe in and around water.
Check eligibility and apply today! Don't wait--because safety starts now. |
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Traffic Advisories/Alerts
(1) Partial lane closure, Palm Street from Dixie Highway to Stuart Avenue, Jan. 13, 2025 - March 13, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for construction of parallel parking and concrete work.
(2) Partial lane closure, Stuart Avenue from Palm Street to Oleander Street, Jan. 14, 2025 - March 14, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for construction of parallel parking, concrete work and paving.
(3) Partial lane closure, Stuart Avenue from Australian Street to Oleander Street, January 14, 2025 - March 14, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for construction of parallel parking, concrete work, milling and paving.
(4) Partial lane closure, Australian Street from Dixie Highway to North River Drive, January 15, 2025 - March 17, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for sidewalk work and rough grading.
(5) Partial lane closure, Australian Street from Stuart Avenue to North River Drive, January 15, 2025 - March 17, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for sidewalk work and rough grading.
(6) Partial lane closure, Oleander Street from Dixie Highway to North River Drive, January 16, 2025 - March 18, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for construction of parallel parking, concrete work and paving.
(7) Partial lane closure, Oleander Street from Stuart Avenue to Dixie Highway, January 16, 2025 - March 18, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for construction of parallel parking, concrete work and paving.
(8) Partial lane closure, N.W. Poinsettia Street, from Dixie Highway to Stuart Avenue, January 17, 2025 - March 19, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for construction of parallel parking and concrete work.
(9) Intermittent lane shifts/closures, detours, S.E. Lonita Street and S.E. Casa Avenue from S.E. Isla Street February 10th, 2025 - July 25, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for the installation of new drainage infrastructure.
(10) Intermittent lane shifts/closures, S.W. Dyer Drive from S.W. Manor and S.W. Palm City Road, February 10, 2025 - July 25, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for the installation of new drainage infrastructure.
(11) Road closure, S.E. Ocean Boulevard from S.E. Flagler Avenue to S.E. Palm Beach Road will be closed on Sunday, March 2, 2025, for the Marathon of the Treasure Coast beginning at 3 a.m. and should reopen by 1 p.m.
(12) Intermittent sidewalk closures, East Ocean Boulevard, adjacent to Veteran's Memorial Park for construction of amphitheater, beginning the week of March 3, 2025 - March 3, 2026.
(13) Lane closure, US1 between Central Parkway and North River Shores right hand lanes closed Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. to repair streetlights.
(14) Lane closure, Dixie Highway between Joan Jefferson Boulevard, northbound right lane closed Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. to repair streetlights.
(15) Lane closure, Kanner Highway/US1 to S.E. Monterey Road westbound right lane will be closed Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. to repair streetlights. |
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Summary of the February 24, 2025, City Commission Meeting
City of Stuart Commission meetings are conducted in the City Hall Chambers and are streamed live. (View HERE). City Hall Chambers are open to the public during the meetings.
The following is a summary of the Monday, February 24, 2025, City Commission Meeting.
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Motioned for approval by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Giobbi. Motion carried 5-0.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Non-Agenda Related) (3 Minutes Max.)
CONSENT CALENDAR - Motioned for approval by Commissioner Collins, seconded by Commissioner Giobbi. Motion carried 5-0.
1. AWARD OF ITB 2025-103, PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 32-2025; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA APPROVING THE AWARD OF ITB 2025-103, CITY OF STUART PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE ZONE-2 ASPHALT MILL/OVERLAY, POINT REPAIRS AND MICRO SURFACING PROJECT TO LP ASPHALT LLC THE LOWEST, MOST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER WITH A TOTAL UNIT PRICE OF $385,080.39; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
COMMISSION ACTION
2. APPROVAL OF CRB APPOINTEES, MARK BRECHBILL & FREDERICK JAMES TO THE CRA (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 31-2025; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA APPOINTING COMMUNITY REDEVLOPMENT BOARD (CRB) MEMBERS MARK BRECHBILL AND FREDERICK JAMES TO SERVE AS THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) FOR THE REMAINING CURRENT TERM, FROM PRESENT TO DECEMBER 31, 2025; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Motion to approve moved by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Collins. Motion carried 5-0.
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
3. ZONING IN PROGRESS LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS IMPLEMENTATION (Legislative) (RC):
ORDINANCE No. 2539-2025; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AMENDING AND RESTATING THE CITY’S LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER II ZONING DISTRICTS USES ALLOWED, DENSITY, INTENSITY, CHAPTER III SPECIAL ZONING CODES, CHAPTER V RESOURCE PROTECTION RELATED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AND CHAPTER VI ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS WHICH WERE DETERMINED DURING THE "ZONING IN PROGRESS" UNDER SECTION 1.04.04, STUART LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Commissioners agreed to read the Land Development Code Chapters in the following order: 3, 2, 5, 6 and 8.
Discussion began with staff demonstrating added layers to identify various zoning sections, followed by staff describing the changes made in Chapter 3, covering special zoning codes, which includes the Urban Center, Creek District, East Stuart, and Ocean Boulevard overlay.
Staff reviewed the proposed changes to Figure ESN-08 Permitted Uses in the East Stuart Neighborhood chart in Chapter 3 changing the categories labeled A to Conditional Use versus the former Approved by Rights classification. Conditional use classification requires an application to the city commission, public hearings before either the CRB or LPA board(s), public notices, signage on the property, and a public hearing advertisement in the local newspaper.
Public comments were taken, followed by the commissioner discussing Figure ESN-08, and (1) agreeing to table its proposed changes and (2) bring it back, along with proposed map amendments, to the East Stuart Community on March 20. Commissioner Giobbi moved to pull out Section 3.0.2.03 and Figure ESN-08; Commissioner Clarke seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioners moved on to the remaining chapters. Proposed changes include the following: minimum lot sizes for single family homes; density limits from 30 units per acre to 20 units per acre; requirement of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for new commercial developments; removal of half-units; no shared parking and use of offsite parking; increased parking for multifamily units to 2.5.
Commissioner Collins motioned approval of all changes, removing the table in Section 3.02.03 Permitted Uses and also Figure ESN-08 Permitted Uses in East Stuart; motion was seconded by Commissioner Giobbi. Motion passed 4-1 with Mayor Rich dissenting.
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION
ADJOURNMENT: 10:00 p.m. |
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(L-R): City Manager Michael Mortell, City Clerk Mary Kindel, Vice Mayor Christopher Collins, Commissioner Eula Clarke, Mayor Campbell Rich, Commissioner Laura Giobbi, Commissioner Sean Reed, City Attorney Lee Baggett. |
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Future City of Stuart Meetings
Community Redevelopment Board
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Joint City/County Initial Conflict Assessment Meeting
Thursday, March 6, 2025, 1:00 p.m.
John F. Armstrong Wing, Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, FL 34997
City Commission Meeting
Monday, March 10, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Local Planning Agency / Planning Advisory Board
Thursday, March 13, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Magistrate Hearing
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
Special Commission Meeting - East Stuart Zoning Workshop
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 5 p.m.
724 S.E.10th Street, Stuart, FL 34994
Community Redevelopment Agency
Monday, March 24, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
City Commission Meeting
Monday, March 24, 2025, 5:30 p.m. |
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Calendar of Events
Market on Main
Every Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Flagler Park, 201 SW Flagler Avenue
Produced by Stuart Main Street
More Information: (772) 286-2848
Rock'n Riverwalk
Every Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Riverwalk Stage, 300 St. Lucie Avenue
Produced by Stuart Main Street and DBA
More information: (772) 286-2848 |
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