Sarita Heights, St. Lucie Estates, Broadway Residents:

 
Get ready to declutter and ditch the junk! The next City of Stuart Neighborhood Clean-Up, this one for the Sarita Heights, St. Lucie Estates, and Broadway neighborhoods, rolls in tomorrow, Saturday, July 19, 2025!
WHEN:  Saturday, July 19, 2025, 8 a.m - 11 a.m.
WHERE: Sarita Heights, St. Lucie Estates & Broadway neighborhoods, plus the HazMobile stationed at the Sable Club
WHAT: Old furniture, dead electronics, paint cans from who-knows-when, weird stuff under the sink, and more!
Set it all by the curb tomorrow morning for the sanitation trucks on the hunt for curbside castaways and drop your hazardous items to the HazMobile.
Let's clean up, clear out, and level up your space!
To learn more or to check the schedule for your neighborhood, visit Neighborhood-Clean-Up on the City of Stuart website.

 
Parks and recreation are the heart of communities across the country, and July is the perfect time to celebrate their many benefits!
On July 14, 2025, Mayor Campbell Rich signed the City of Stuart’s Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation, highlighting the vital role our parks and recreational programs play in creating a healthier, happier, and more connected community.
Health & Wellness
Parks encourage physical activity, offering space for everything from sports and hiking to fitness programs and peaceful walks—boosting both physical and mental well-being.
Childhood Development
From youth sports and environmental education to after-school programs, parks are where kids learn, grow, and build lifelong memories.
Economic Benefits
Parks add value to neighborhoods, attract businesses and tourists, and even help reduce crime—making them a smart investment for the whole community.
Environmental Protection
Our green spaces improve air and water quality, prevent flooding, provide wildlife habitats, and protect groundwater—preserving Stuart’s natural beauty for generations to come.
From native plants to playful squirrels, Stuart’s parks are alive with beauty and purpose. They offer peaceful spots to unwind, scenic trails to explore, and spaces where families and friends can gather and grow.
Celebrate with us this July!
Whether you're discovering a new trail, joining a recreation program, or simply enjoying a picnic under the palms—take time to appreciate the parks that make Stuart such a special place to live.

Stuart Fire Rescue

 
This past week, Stuart Fire Rescue celebrated a significant milestone as seven team members earned their promotion to FireMedic after successfully completing their paramedic check-off. This rigorous process marks the culmination of extensive training, testing, and hands-on evaluation.
A FireMedic is a dual-role position, combining the responsibilities of both a firefighter and a certified paramedic. These professionals are trained to respond to fires, accidents, and other emergencies while also delivering advanced life support care, including administering medications, performing life-saving procedures, and stabilizing patients en route to the hospital.
Congratulations to the following FireMedics for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving the Stuart community:
• FireMedic Nicholas Campbell
• FireMedic Malachi Cunningham
• FireMedic Jake Scott
• FireMedic Michael Rahrig
• FireMedic David Sansone
• FireMedic Brent Helton
• FireMedic Brandon Gonzalez
We’re proud to have these skilled individuals on our team, ready to respond with expertise and compassion when our community needs them most.

HURRICANE PREP

 
Floridadisaster.org recommends keeping gas tanks at least half full during hurricane season to ensure you have enough fuel to evacuate as soon as possible without worrying about long lines at gas stations and to avoid gas shortages prior to a storm.
For Floridians with electric vehicles, it’s recommended that the battery be maintained between 50% - 80% capacity at all times, depending on the type of vehicle and what the vehicle’s manual recommends. This does not require charging every night but will still ensure that individuals and families have enough charge in their vehicles to evacuate safely and quickly when needed.
Additionally, individuals should always keep an emergency kit in their vehicles in case a storm threatens the area and causes hazardous driving conditions. Vehicle emergency supply kits can include items such as jumper cables, a spare tire, a flashlight with extra batteries, reflective triangles, a first aid kit, electronic device chargers, blankets, and rain ponchos. More information can be found at Ready.gov/Car.
If you are ordered to evacuate, your safest and easiest option may be to stay with friends or family who live outside the evacuation zone or in a stronger house. Evacuations do not have to be hundreds of miles away – they can typically be tens of miles inland to a location that can withstand hurricane-force winds and rain. Check with nearby friends and family now and have a plan in place for what to do if you are ordered to evacuate.
Remember to always monitor local news and listen to alerts from local authorities if a storm threatens your community. The greatest threat to life from a hurricane is storm surge flooding. If you are in an ordered evacuation zone, low-lying flood area or in a mobile home, you should follow all evacuation orders. You can learn more about evacuation zones at FloridaDisaster.org/Know.

STORMWATER

 
Stuart residents: when it rains, what washes into our stormwater drains often flows straight into the St. Lucie River and nearby canals—WITHOUT treatment. Here’s how we all can help protect our waterways:
Why it matters
Stormwater picks up harmful pollutants—oil, lawn chemicals, pet waste, sediment, and litter—from roads, driveways, and yards, then dumps them into our beloved waterways 
Because our city is low‑lying, flat, and surrounded by water, even everyday runoff can have big impacts on flood risk and water quality.
City of Stuart’s efforts
We’ve shifted from “drain it fast” to managing runoff on-site—using retention ponds, weirs, bio-swales, and green infrastructure that slow, filter, and clean water before it reaches the river 
The Stormwater Division follows strict BMPs—educating the public, monitoring discharges, and maintaining systems—to protect local waters 
Spills or suspicious dumping? Call 772‑600‑1260 or email stormwaterhotline@ci.stuart.fl.us to report paint, oil, yard waste, etc., into drains. 
How you can help
Keep it clean: NEVER pour paint, oil, pet waste, mulch, fertilizer, or yard waste into gutters or storm drains.
Sweep, don’t hose: Clean driveways and sidewalks with a broom, not water, to prevent runoff of grime and lawn chemicals.
Go native: Plant Florida‑friendly gardens and native landscaping to reduce fertilizer use and increase water filtration,
Smart rainwater use: Install rain barrels or redirect downspouts toward vegetated areas—this captures runoff and conserves water.
Pet cleanup: Bag pet waste and toss it in the trash—so it doesn’t wash into drains and pollute waterways,
Watch during yard work: Keep grass clippings and mulch off the street—compost them or bag them instead.
In a nutshell
Here in Stuart, clean stormwater = healthy estuaries, better fishing, fewer floods—benefiting us all. By following common-sense tips and supporting the City's BMP programs, you’re doing your part to protect the St. Lucie River and our natural beauty.
Report a problem: City of Stuart Stormwater Hotline – 772‑600‑1260 or report online via SeeClickFix 
Let’s keep Stuart shining—one clean drain at a time!

 
Contact: 
Renay Rouse
Renay.Rouse@FLHealth.gov
772-631-6008
Martin County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Martin County (DOH-Martin) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location:
Charlie Leighton Park
2701 SW Cornell Ave.
Palm City, FL 34990 
Tests completed on Monday, July 14, 2025, indicate that the water quality at Leighton Park did not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health. 
DOH-Martin advises against any water-related activities at this location due to an increased risk of illness in swimmers. Sampling conducted during regular water quality monitoring showed that the level of bacteria exceeded the level established by state guidelines.
This advisory will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level. Test results are available at DOH-Martin's website.
For more information, call 772-221-4090 or visit Martin.FloridaHealth.gov. 

 
For the most up-to-date traffic advisories and alerts, visit ROAD / LANE CLOSURES on the City of Stuart website.
1. Intermittent lane shifts/closures and detours, Palm Street between Dixie Highway and Stuart Ave., Monday, July 21, 2025, through Thursday, October 9, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Landscaping and paving)
2. Intermittent lane shifts/closures and detours, Oleander Street between Dixie Highway and North River Drive, Monday, July 21, 2025, through Thursday, October 9, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Parallel parking, concrete work and paving.)
3. Intermittent lane shifts/closures and detours, Oleander Street from Stuart Avenue to Dixie Highway. Monday, July 21, 2025, through Thursday, October 9, 2025. (Parallel parking, concrete work and paving.)
4. Intermittent lane shifts/closures and detours, Australian Street between Stuart Ave. and North River Drive. Monday, July 21, 2025, through October 9, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Parallel parking, sod & paving.)
5. Intermittent lane shifts/closures and detours, Australian Street between Dixie Highway and North River Drive. Monday, July 21, 2025, to Thursday, October 9, 02025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Parallel parking, sod and paving.)
6. Intermittent lane shifts/closures and detours, Stuart Ave. between Palm St. and Oleander St. Monday, July 21, 2025, through Thursday, October 9, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Parallel parking and paving.)
7. Intermittent lane shifts/closures and detours, Stuart Avenue from Australian Street to Oleander Street. Monday, July 21, 2025, through Thursday, October 9, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Parallel parking and paving.)
8. Intermittent lane shifts/closures and detours, NW Poinsettia Street from Dixie Highway to North River Drive. Monday, July 21, 2025, through Thursday, October 9, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Parking and road pavement.)
9. Downtown Stuart temporary lane closures and lane shifts, week of July 21: 

• SW Seminole Street from S. Colorado to SW St. Lucie Avenue will close on 5/27/2025 and remain closed until November 2025. 
• SE Corner of Flagler Avenue and St. Lucie Avenue Intersection - flaggers will be on hand to direct traffic. 
• SW Osceola Street from S. Colorado to SW St. Lucie Avene - flaggers will be on hand to direct traffic.

 
10. Temporary lane shifts/closures Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 27, 2025, between the hours of 8 a.m - 5 p.m., north-northeast side of Old Dixie Highway from S.W. Albany Ave. northbound approximately 2100 feet to the north side of the Roosevelt Bridge. Project: directional drilling construction project. Maintenance of traffic vehicles, devices, and flaggers will be present to assist traffic and pedestrians daily and throughout the project duration.
11. Temporary lane closure, Monday, July 7, 2025, through July 24, 2025, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, on S.E. Central Parkway, both east- and westbound lanes, between S.E. Ray's Way and S.E. Kanner Hwy. for sidewalk repairs.

 
Joint Community Redevelopment Agency/Community Redevelopment Board/City Commission Meeting
July 28, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
 
City Commission Meeting
July 28, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
 
Joint City/County/School Board Meeting
July 31, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
(John F. Armstrong Wing, Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart, FL 34996)

Market on Main
Every Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 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