Stuart Magazine March 2026

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Is Your Investment Strategy Prepared for a Sea Change? or 40 years, U.S. stock market investors have been sailing downwind. There have only been two severe storms: 2000-02 and 2007-08. As a result, investors have grown used to smooth sailing. But what if the wind shifts, causing a sea change in markets?

In hindsight, the winds of U.S. prosperity are easy to see. Interest rates dropped from 16% in 1981 to near 0% by 2008 and then remained ultra-low for a decade. During this time, a large prime-age workforce filled the economic sails.

Above all, when storms threatened markets, U.S. policymakers grew the money supply and piled on U.S. Treasury debt to steady the course.

Today, the noted conditions supporting the last 40 years have shifted, all while the S&P 500 sits near a record-high valuation with a recordlow dividend yield. To us, the next decade looks like upwind sailing that requires a different investment strategy.

Is your investment strategy prepared for a sea change in markets? In our research pieces – A Sea Change, Dividends Ahoy!, Time to Get Real, and Rethinking Gold – we present the case for changing investment strategy. To learn more about our thoughts and investment strategy, visit spectrainvestment.com.

Spectra is a boutique investment management practice that serves like-minded and personally compatible families with $5 million+ to invest.

Our financial planning is pragmatic, and our investment strategy focuses on what is real and durable. Founded in 2017 and based in Stuart, Florida, Spectra Investment Management, LLC is an independent, 100% employee-owned, SECregistered investment advisor.

To have a conversation with Spectra’s Founder/Portfolio Manager, Scott Roads, call (772) 324-5640.

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Spectra Investment Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply endorsement, nor a certain level of skill or training. This material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Advisory services are offered only to clients or prospective clients where Spectra and its representatives are properly registered or exempt from registration. Please see our Form ADV, Part 2A at adviserinfo.sec.gov or contact us for additional information.

For the decade ahead, chart a new course with Spectra.

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CONTENTS STUART | MARCH 2026

Features 60 DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER Meet Miami Marlins manager (and Jupiter resident) Clayton McCullough

By Paige Bowers

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Clayton McCullough takes the field at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter.

66 WOMEN ON THE RUN Three of Stuart’s fiercest females chase the finish line

By Valerie Staggs

72 TAKING THE BAIT Make waves in our top ten center console fishing boats

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By Howard Walker

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DEPARTMENTS FROM THE EDITOR FROM THE PUBLISHER CLICK & CONNECT

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How stretching can save the day

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What’s new at stuartmagazine.com

THE CURRENT 25

FIRST LOOK Visit Stuart’s Elliott Museum for a home

IN THE KNOW Pickleball tips from a pro, AI-fueled workouts, serving up hope to children

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EXPLORE 49

Polo Club

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GUIDE CHARACTER Q&A Jacqui Kapinowski makes competitive sports accessible to all

OFF THE CHARTS Putting the “sport” in sportfishing

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GETAWAYS Cruise in stately style aboard the Norwegian Aqua

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STAYCATIONS The seaside splendor of the St.

Golfer Dani Holmqvist’s next big swing

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HOT SPOT Go for the goal at Port Mayaca

Spring training done right

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SCOUTED Our favorite places to play

help your student-athlete level up

Bobek bares all in her new book

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SHOP LOCAL Gear up in sporty style

Former Olympic ice skater Nicole

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THE STYLE FILE

with autism, plus advice on how to

SPOTLIGHT

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Salty vibes at The GypSea Cottage

run’s worth of baseball history

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THRIVE

Regis Longboat Key

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DAY TRIPS Fins up at Orlando’s Discovery Cove

COURTESY OF SHIFTING GEARS UNITED

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COURTESY OF NICOLE BOBEK

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HABITAT 95

VIGNETTE VIBES A home bar goes glam

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BY DESIGN Art and life intersect in this Palm Beach Gardens abode

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MOVERS & MAKERS Sophia Passerini’s Italian impetus

TASTE 123 LOVE AT FIRST BITE The Cherry Popper smash burger at Island Burger and Shake in Fort Pierce is worth the drive

124 TASTE TEST Chef David Burke goes big at Lake Park’s SeaHawk Prime

125 LUNCH BREAK Le Moliere in North Palm Beach offers a taste of Paris DANI CARRETERO PHOTOGRAPHY

126 FLAVOR PROFILE Five crave-worthy crab dishes to try now

127 SWEET TOOTH At Stuart’s Sucré, pastries steal the show

128 COCKTAIL CONFIDENTIAL Celebrate St. Paddy’s with an Irish coffee from the secret menu at Stage in North Palm Beach

129 LOCAL DINING GUIDE Hidden gems, hot tables, and every place in between

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HOT SHOTS 137 SOCIAL SCENE Pics and poses from our favorite community events

HAPPENINGS

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What to see and do this month

LOOKING BACK 152 LOCAL LORE Teeing up the history of golf courses gone by

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COVER Laurie Copeland, Chelsea Hollingsworth-Barnhill, and Debra Daley, photographed by Stuart Magazine at Stuart Riverwalk.

Photographer: Steven Martine

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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Photographer Steven Martine and I got up at dawn to catch up with this trio of talented runners who call Stuart home, but travel worldwide to bring home a bevy of medals.

Meet Laurie Copeland, Debra Daley, and Chelsea Hollingsworth-Barnhill in Valerie Staggs’ feature, “Women on the Run,” starting on page 66.

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Kristen Desmond LeFevre Editor in Chief

FINS UP Ok, not those fins. I’m talking about the real dolphins who are the stars of the show at Orlando’s Discovery Cove. My kids and I got to experience the wonders of creatures from both the sky and the sea (and everywhere in between) on a recent day trip.

Turn to page 58 to learn why you should add this Orlando-area attraction to your bucket list.

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ports in Stuart don’t always look like packed bleachers or championship trophies.

More often, they look like a sunrise paddle on the Loxahatchee, kids piling into golf carts after baseball practice, a trip to the driving range with friends, or a casual tennis match that turns into a coffee date. Sports are woven into our days—before work, after school, between errands (and sometimes in flip-flops).

In this sports-centric issue of Stuart Magazine, we embrace that ethos. You’ll meet local folks who compete at the highest levels but still call our area home, like Miami Marlins General Manager Clayton McCullough (page 60). You’ll read about youth sports programs like Cressey Sports Performance that are shaping confident, resilient athletes—and the parents and coaches who make it all happen (page 28). And in honor of Women’s History Month, you’ll meet three wonder women who are setting the pace to hit some seriously strenuous running goals. Turn to page 66 for their tips on balance, recovery, and long-term health as an athlete (because let’s be honest, we’re not all training like we’re 25 anymore).

Surely you’ve noticed that our little slice of paradise has developed into a place that a leaderboard’s-worth of professional golfers call home. On any given day, you might be standing in line at Publix behind a PGA Tour pro or watching your kid’s golf lesson unfold a few bays down from LPGA golfer Dani Holmqvist.

Don’t miss her story on page 34.

And let’s not forget about baseball. This month, Spring Training comes in like a fastball to the five Major League Baseball team facilities across Martin County and the Palm Beaches. For us, these aren’t distant, televised games—they’re sunny afternoons in small-but-mighty stadiums, where fans mingle easily over hot dogs and beers. It’s big-league talent with a neighborhood feel. Check out our guide to this year’s spring training fever beginning on page 32.

Sports bring people together in a way few things can. You see it on sidelines (as you cheer from the foldable chair you hauled on to a field somewhere), in upscale clubhouses, at charity tournaments, and during those casual conversations that start with, “Did you catch the game?” It’s shared experience, effort, and joy. Life somehow feels a little simpler when everyone’s focused on the same goal, even for a moment. How lucky we are to live in a place where being active—and being a good sport—is such an integral part of everyday life.

Thanks, as always, for reading Stuart Magazine. Now grab some sunscreen and hit EHIND THE CENES the field, the links, the court—or whatever THE RUNDOWN sporting space you love most.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

Forward March

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arch on the Treasure Coast is a month that feels just right.

As spring settles into Martin County, there’s a renewed sense of energy in the air. Days grow brighter, schedules fill with outdoor activities, and sports—especially baseball—bring neighbors together in a way that feels both nostalgic and modern. From spring training excitement to local leagues and weekend games, this time of year reminds us how deeply tradition and teamwork are woven into our coastal lifestyle.

In this issue, we explore that sense of balance between play and pause, activity and home. Sports teach us focus, discipline, and intention, values that translate beautifully into the way we design and live in our spaces. After a day spent outside enjoying the season, there’s nothing better than returning to a home that feels thoughtfully curated, comfortable, and distinctly your own.

March is also the perfect moment to refresh our interiors. Lighter fabrics, natural textures, and coastal inspired design elements reflect the effortless elegance that defines life in Martin County: active, relaxed, and connected to our surroundings.

As a reminder for those of you that have a business and are planning your marketing needs, in every issue we feature our Home Resource Guide, our Luxury Homes Real Estate Guide, plus opportunities in our Local Dining Guide for restaurateurs. In this issue (as well as in our July/ August) issue, we showcase our Private Education Guide for those of you looking for schooling options. Feel free to contact me for additional information and to discuss our digital and online opportunities, as well!

Here’s to spring, a great season ahead, and living well on the Treasure Coast.

Warm regards,

Tanya Lorigan Publisher tlorigan@palmbeachmedia.com @tanyapublisher

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What’s New at stuartmagazine.com

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TURTLES Nine-year-old Emiliana Fuger knows a thing or two about turtles. When the elementary school student couldn’t find kid-friendly books about internal sea turtle anatomy for science fair project, she took matters into her own hands and wrote one herself: Anatomy Under the Sea: The Adventures of Luna the Loggerhead.

The book will debut during a launch party at Loggerhead Marinelife Center March 7. Learn about Emiliana, her book, and her “Turtle Talks” at stuartmagazine/turtletalk.

“Always chasin sunsets.”

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President of ANGARI, Angela Rosenberg, sits on the stern of the R/V ANGARI research vessel.

COURTESY OF ANGARI FOUNDATION

FROM GRIDIRON TO GREEN Ken Kennerly, a longtime Jupiter resident and former executive director of the world-famous Honda Classic professional golf tournament, launched the inaugural James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational (JHI) in 2025. Now, the JHI is back for year two, returning to The Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton March 2-8. During the tournament, Pro Football Hall of Fame players will compete alongside PGA Tour champions. Read on about this one-of-a-kind week of golf at stuartmagazine.com/JHI2026.

INSTAWORTHY Many submitted, but one was selected: Julie Mitchell (aka @ser. en.dip.it.y) tagged @stuartmagazine on Instagram (and used the hashtag #clickandconnect_stuart ) to submit a photo to us for consideration. We selected her stunning Stuart sunset as this month’s featured pic. Congrats, Julie (and thanks for the tag up)!

Seas the Day Last month, ANGARI Foundation launched spring sessions of its free Ocean Expert Exchange webinar series, hosted with the University of Florida Thompson Earth Systems Institute’s Scientist in Every Florida School initiative. This month, tune into “American Oystercatchers in Florida” with Matthew Anderson March 4 at 9 a.m. To learn how to register and catch the 15-minute presentation, visit stuartmagazine/ oceanexpertexchange2026.

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THE CURRENT

IN THE KNOW | SPOTLIGHT | GUIDE | CHARACTER | Q & A | THRIVE | THE STYLE FILE | SHOP LOCAL | SCOUTED

FIRST LOOK

In the

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The Baseball Gallery at the Elliott Museum in Stuart celebrates America’s pastime with an impressive collection of rare artifacts including 600 signed baseball cards, nearly 200 signed baseballs, and 11 game-used bats. Enjoy memorabilia from baseball legends like Shoeless Joe Jackson, Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, and Ted Williams, plus exhibits honoring the Negro Leagues and the All American Girls Professional Baseball League. (hsmc-fl.com/elliott-museum) –Valerie Staggs

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or Lisa Pugliese-LaCroix, the tennis court is a place of possibilities. That’s why the former collegiate and Women’s Tennis Association player founded Love Serving Autism, a nonprofit tennis program for people with autism spectrum disorders. “I was working at the Palm Beach School for Autism as a speech and language therapist, and I noticed there were not a lot of after-school recreational programs,” says Pugliese-LaCroix. “My vision was to take my clinical experience from the classroom and work on those same skills on the tennis court.”

The North Palm Beach–based nonprofit launched in 2017; eventually the Florida division of the United States Tennis Association took notice. “They supported us as an adaptive tennis partner in addition to Special Olympics Florida. It really made a difference throughout the state,” says Pugliese-LaCroix. Help has also come in the form of grants, which make it possible to hire speech, occupational, physical, and behavioral therapists. “They come to the classes and create specific goals for each child, and then they track the progress against those goals,” Pugliese-LaCroix explains.

Love Serving Autism now runs more than 70 programs in 15 states, offering tennis and pickleball, plus the newly launched Rising Rackets—an early intervention program at the Palm Beach Gardens Tennis and Pickleball Center. “To see a non-speaking child be successful on the tennis court and see the smile on his face is what keeps me going,” says Pugliese-LaCroix. (loveservingautism.org) —Valerie Staggs

Lisa PuglieseLaCroix (left) founded Love Serving Autism—a local nonprofit organization that provides specialized therapeutic racketsport programs for adults and children with autism.

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PICKLEBALL POINTERS • WARM UP AND COOL DOWN “To avoid injuries, get a proper warm-up before you play. Do some dynamic stretching and running to get your muscles up to pace. After the game, do a cooldown stretch. Too many people jump on the court and start playing without being fully warmed up.”

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tanding at 6 feet, 4 inches tall, Andrei Daescu cuts an intimidating figure on the pickleball court. Dubbed Andrei the Giant, Daescu started playing pickleball in 2017 after a shoulder injury curtailed his tennis career. Since then, the Romanian-born player has been steadily rising through the ranks of professional pickleball and is now ranked No. 3 in the world. When Daescu isn’t traveling to tournaments, the 38-year-old Palm Beach Gardens resident teaches pickleball at Ballen Isles. “Pickleball is super easy to learn, but not easy to master,” says Daescu.

For people looking to get into the sport or improve their game, check out Daescu’s propickleball pointers. (instagram.com/andreidaescupkl) —V.S.

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• INVEST IN A GOOD PADDLE “A lot of paddles are poor quality, which is bad from an injury standpoint. People get tennis elbow or shoulder and wrist problems because the vibrations are too big.

Do your research and expect to pay $220 or more for a quality paddle.”

• KEEP THE BALL LOW “This is one of the most important aspects of the game. People often try to blast their way through, play too fast, and hit too hard. Long term, that’s not going to work.”

• TRY PRACTICE DRILLS “Drilling is how you become a better player. Drill on specific shots like dinking back and forth, volley to volley at the net, or serve and return.”

• JOIN A LEAGUE “Competition is extremely important and the best way to become a great player. The Palm Beach County Pickleball League has all the levels for amateurs.”

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Users can also ask questions or request information via L•AI•C’s virtual chat tool—for example, “How can I get more protein in my diet?” or “Can you suggest a workout routine that will help me build muscle?” Unlike other AI tools that scour the internet for content, L•AI•C taps Life Time’s own extensive digital library to generate its responses, ensuring that users get trusted answers from expert trainers, dieticians, and other health professionals.(lifetime.life) –V.S.

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“They borrow bits and pieces from each other, and they can bust each other’s chops. You see a lot of camaraderie emerge.”

Cressey opened his first location in 2007 in Hudson, Massachusetts. “We started getting some good steam in the baseball world,” he says. “Before we knew it, high school kids became college guys and college guys became pro guys. We had a lot of pro guys that were thrilled with their outcomes, but were not gung-ho about moving to Massachusetts for a cold snowy winter.” Cressey opened a second location in Jupiter in 2014, and moved his operation to Palm Beach Gardens in 2019.

Cressey also works with kids who dream of going pro. He says determining whether or not a young athlete has what it takes is dependent on many factors, not just athletic ability. “We

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do an initial evaluation that is both objective and subjective,” he explains.

“We look at things like range of motion and movement quality, but we also talk with kids and their parents about the pressures they’re going to face. A lot of times it’s counseling them on what a long-term performance model looks like.”

Programs at Cressey are customized to each athlete, and objective measures are put in place to track progress. “I often joke that the single most important quantifiable number that you can look at is attendance,” says Cressey. “If they show up, they will get better.”

Cressey pinpoints ages 11 to 12 for kids to start training. “They’re a blank canvas, and they haven’t developed any bad habits,” he explains.

While many of the athletes who come through his facility end up playing at the college or professional levels, Cressey says it’s important to be realistic. He encourages parents of young children to expose them to a variety of sports to foster a positive relationship with exercise. “We know the overwhelming majority are not going Eric and Anna to play in the major leagues, so the last thing you Cressey, cowant to do is create this excessive pressure at a founders of Cressey Sports young age,” he says. “Sports should be all about Performance fun.” (cresseyperformance.com) —V.S.

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MARCH 1 Walter Isaacson: The Greatest Sentence Ever Written

MARCH 18 Splish Splash!

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MARCH 3 Judy Collins GRAMMY Award® Winner MARCH 5 The Irish Tenors Irish music, opera, and more.

MARCH 6 Brubeck Brothers Quartet The sons of jazz legend Dave Brubeck.

MARCH 7 The Marshall Tucker Band MARCH 14 All Things Equal: The Life & Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

MARCH 15 Masters of Illusion Believe the Impossible

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MARCH 27 3 Decades Rewind Relive iconic classic rock hits live!

APRIL 10 Paul Shaffer & Special Guest Valerie Simpson With the Palm Beach Symphony

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FROM SKATING TO SCANDAL (AND BACK AGAIN), FORMER OLYMPIC FIGURE SKATER NICOLE BOBEK TELLS ALL IN HER NEW MEMOIR

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height of figure skating’s fanfare during the Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding drama. Known for her flexibility and showmanship, Bobek racked up career achievements that included making her Olympic debut (where she finished seventeenth), being crowned the U.S. National Champion in 1995, and winning bronze that same year at the World Championships. For a decade, she toured with Champions on Ice and felt like a rock star.

But eventually, Bobek’s ice began to thin. Her run came to an end in 2004. As a late-twentysomething living in New York City, she spiraled, got involved with the wrong crowd, and became addicted to drugs. Fast-forward five years: Bobek was arrested at her mom’s Tequesta home in 2009. Charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Hudson County, she was extradited to New Jersey. When she found herself in handcuffs and sat in jail for 11 days, Bobek had an epiphany that this was not the kind of life she wanted to lead; she soon took accountability to straighten things out.

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t 20 years old, Nicole Bobek had dedicated 17 years of her life to figure skating. She’d wake up early each morning to train for two hours before school and return to the rink each afternoon when classes were dismissed. The year was 1998, and figure skating was dominated by teens (and even preteens). As a 20-year-old, Bobek knew this was her last chance to fulfill her dream of representing the United States as an Olympian; it made no sense to pursue another four-year Olympic cycle.

As she stepped onto the ice for her freeskate at the 1998 U.S. Championships in Philadelphia, Bobek was ranked second after the short program with two of her fiercest competitors—Tara Lipinski and Michelle Kwan—still yet to skate.

Bobek knew she needed at least a third-place finish to earn an Olympic team spot; her dream came down to her 4-minute-and-10-second routine. Wearing a blue dress with gold embellishments, she checked the boxes skill by skill as she skated to a mash-up of “Invitation to Dance” and “Victory March” by Verdi. As she exited the ice and entered the area known as the “kiss and cry,” she sat between her coaches to await her scores. And then her dream became real: the numbers that flashed up on the screen were good enough to land Bobek in third place, earning her at spot on Team USA to compete in the 1998 Olympics in Nagano, Japan the following month. “It was an honor making the team I worked my whole life for,” she says.

Bobek first glided into America’s hearts as a blueeyed, golden-haired 13-yearold. She rose to fame at the

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Nicole Bobek performs in the 2011 Salute to the Ladies of the Ice in Atlantic City, New Jersey; Bobek’s new memoir; Bobek and her son at Palm Beach IceWorks.

corporate acrobatics into her skating routines. She fell in love with an eighth-generation circus performer and literally ran off with the circus, touring Europe for seven years. She and her then-husband eventually settled in Hobe Sound and welcomed a son following an IVF journey.

Today, Bobek lives a wholesome life as a single mom in Lake Worth, where she recently moved to be closer to a rink. The 48-year-old enjoys teaching and consulting with skaters and playing with her 6-year-old son, who she says means so much more to her than any of the medals in her collection.

In her newly published memoir, Bobek: The Wild One, she bares all beyond the sequins, lace, and on-ice smiles. “It was therapeutic to let things go,” she says of the writing process. “It was important to deal with those emotions and cry a lot, laugh a lot.” Bobek says she worked with a writer and editor for six months to write the book. “It’s not your typical skating book.

The point is to show the consistency of not giving up. To keep going forward and surviving. It’s up to you how you want to lay the next brick down on your path of life.” (nicole-bobek.square.site) ❖

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Stealing HOME Baseball’s warm-up act is also our hometown show—and with spring training underway at three local venues, there’s never been a better time to tune in and tag up

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Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium “The Dean,” as it is affectionately known, has undergone a massive renovation—with new features ready just in time to greet its spring training crowds. “We have a new third base club with two levels,” says Mike Bauer, general manager. “The bottom level—called the Hot Corner—is a group space and social hangout with a 50-foot bar. The top level is the Champions Club, an elevated experience with a high-end food and beverage buffet, with fans, televisions, and shade, which is a premium in outdoor stadiums.” Additional new features include a 3,000-square-foot team store, grab-and-go food options, new video boards, and an upgraded sound system.

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The Dean is the spring training home to both the Florida Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals; during the renovation, each team’s clubhouse was expanded 15,000 square feet. Teams now have access to hydrotherapy facilities, bigger weight rooms, additional training spaces, and cafeterias.

“As our players come into Jupiter, they are going to see a brand-new space that will invigorate the workout and development mindset,” says Jon Erik Alvarez, vice president of public relations and communications for the Florida Marlins. “That’s the philosophy we have taken into our roster as well—to focus on team development. We saw success in 2025, and we are looking forward to

continuing that in 2026.”

For their part, the Cardinals are equally excited for the upcoming season. “The Cardinals return a nucleus of talented young players led by Masyn Winn, Alec Burleson, Ivan Herrera and Matthew Liberatore,” says Brian Bartow, senior director of communications for the team.“ We have worked to fortify our talent pool this winter, acquiring some promising young pitchers, along with proven veterans who will help to bolster the team’s depth off the mound.” No doubt that this new crop of Cardinals talent will be excited to flock south to enjoy The Dean’s upgrades. (mlb.com/roger-dean-chevrolet-stadium)

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“Spring training is major league baseball in an intimate environment,” says Mike Sophia, general manager of CACTI Park. “Every seat feels like you are on top of the field. If you come early, you can watch practice and be on the fence line when the players come in.”

The spring training home to both the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals, the stadium has a jam-packed spring training season that features 30 games in 30 days. Popular teams including the New York Yankees, the New York Mets, and the Philadelphia Phillies will be back in town, and the Baltimore Orioles and the Pittsburgh Pirates (who don’t come around these parts often) are on the schedule, too.

This season, CACTI Park will also host two exhibition games in the World Baseball Classic: a tournament where the world’s top players compete for their home countries. Both the Nationals and the Astros will play Team Venezuela this month. (cactipark.com)

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Clover Park PORT ST. LUCIE As the long-time spring training home to the New York Mets, Clover Park’s 7,000-seat stadium offers an up-close-and-personal fan experience.

“Spring training is very unique in sports in that it provides the fans an environment to watch the players prepare up close,” says Adam MacDonald, manager of broadcast and media relations

for the St. Lucie Mets. “Fans can seize the opportunity to explore the back fields during open workouts, free of charge.”

Along with the regular spring training schedule, this year Clover Park will give fans a peek at new baseball talent. “We are hosting a standalone Spring Breakout Game featuring the Mets’

Visit Clover Park in Port St. Lucie to catch a glimpse of future big-league players from the New York Mets up close and personal.

top minor league prospects versus the Tampa Bay Rays’ minor league prospects,” says MacDonald. “Fans will be able to catch a glimpse of future MLB stars, and there will be meet-and-greet and autograph opportunities.” Like CACTI Park, Clover Park will also host a series of World Baseball Classic games versus Team Nicaragua and Team Israel in March. (mlb. com/news/featured/visit-clover-park-home-ofthe-st-lucie-mets) ❖ MARCH 2026

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She is certainly driven. But now, she won’t be going it entirely alone.

In March, she married local insurance executive Charles Schick at Mar-a-Lago. Schick and Holmqvist met online more than three years ago and say that everything felt “right” on their first date. Now, she’s at a place in her life where she is thinking about learning and doing something new—she’s already a level three sommelier and a helicopter pilot—in tandem with her golf career.

“I’m all about breaking the glass ceiling and pushing women—including myself—to break barriers,” she says.

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fter 11 years on the LPGA tour, Swedish golfer Dani Holmqvist still remembers just how eager she once was to turn pro. She was in the fifth grade when she told her parents about her dream of playing golf at a high level, but they insisted that she get a college degree first.

“I noticed that most of the professional golfers would go and play college golf in the U.S.; even the ones from Sweden would go over there and get a scholarship and all these things,” recalls Holmqvist, who is 37. “And they would come home in the summers and have all these cool college golf bags and everything with their schools on it. So, I enrolled myself in an English-speaking school in sixth grade and would take two buses and two trains by myself to get to school and get ready for college golf.”

When she reflects on what it took to get to the United States to play for the University of California Berkeley (and eventually the LPGA in 2014), she realizes just how hard it has been to come as far as she has; often on her own, and without the resources of her male counterparts. Yes, you can work hard and be mentally tough, but sometimes the ball doesn’t roll your way, as she knows all too well. At press time, Holmqvist had two career top-10 finishes and 12 career top-25 finishes to her name.

“Even when you actually make it on tour, it’s not easy,” she says, adding that she’s often traveling alone, in hotel rooms alone, waiting for her next flight alone.

“You have to play so well every week just to stay out there. You have to be driven to be out there, and I think that’s such a valuable lesson that I’m so grateful to go through.”

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A Family Heals Together, Gives Back Together Joe Lubeck’s connection to Cleveland Clinic began years ago when his father needed complex surgery— and the best place to get it was Cleveland Clinic. Joe’s father underwent a major cardiac procedure and went on to live another 23 healthy years. Years later, Joe himself began experiencing heart complications. After multiple stents and worsening symptoms, Joe once again turned to Cleveland Clinic.

Today, Joe is grateful—not just for his recovery, but for the opportunity to give back. His family established a first-of-its-kind program to deepen clinical exchange and expertise between Cleveland Clinic’s Ohio and Florida cardiac teams. “They saved my life,” he says. “This is my way of making sure others have access to that same level of care.”

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A: The people I get to meet. I work with veterans, first responders, the visually impaired, and individuals with developmental or mental health issues. The beautiful chemistry among our participants fosters healing and growth, especially for those grappling with mental health challenges. Watching our instructors teach new skills—while connecting with the environment—truly melts my heart.

Q: What’s next for Shifting Gears United?

A: I just started a new snorkeling program. It’s already big. Eventually, I would like to add kickball and softball programs for kids.

Q: What is your favorite place to train in Palm Beach County?

A: I love Jupiter Island, but I also just like going along the beach.

Q: What sport have you never tried, but would like to?

Paralympian and founder of Shifting Gears United, Jacqui Kapinowski has competed in adaptive sports and activities like wheelchair racing, ballroom dancing, rowing, curling, and more.

Q: What was your motivation for starting Shifting Gears United?

Q: Where did the name of the organization come from?

A: I didn’t have purpose and my disease was progressing. One of my mentors said to me, “I think it’s time the student becomes the teacher. There is so much need out there. You would be perfect with your background.”

A: I came up with the name Shifting Gears because of shifting gears in my own life. United is because I would love to see us all united—both able-bodied athletes and disabled athletes. I have been on both sides of it.

A: Football. They do have wheelchair football! I am such a tomboy.

Q: What stands out as the proudest accomplishment of your life?

A: That’s simple: Harry [my husband]. We just celebrated 38 years together and he has been an integral part of our mission.

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acqui Kapinowski shrugs off the challenges of competing in endurance sports. “We compete in challenges every day, in sports and just in life,” she says.

It’s a characteristically humble statement coming from the twotime Paralympian and founder of Shifting Gears United, a Tequesta-based nonprofit.

An avid runner since childhood, Kapinowski ran 19 marathons before she lost the use of her legs after two life-threatening bouts of bacterial meningitis. That’s when she shifted to Paralympic sports. She competed in curling, rowing, triathlon, and wheelchair racing, eventually earning a spot in the latter at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She has also added to her marathon count, finishing an additional 71 marathons in her racing wheelchair and handcycle. In 2021, she was inducted into the Paralympic Sport Hall of Fame.

Kapinowski founded Shifting Gears United in 2019 to help people with mental, physical, and developmental disabilities.

The organization runs programs like adaptive water aerobics and handcycling, and funds basic necessities for people with disabilities. We caught up with Kapinowski to chat about her passion for sports, charity work, and life. (shiftinggearsunited.org) MARCH 2026

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For everyone from athletes to the elderly, assisted stretching therapy can help you bend it before you break it

ABOVE: Assisted stretching—like the kind offered at Stretch Zone in Palm Beach and Martin counties—can increase mobility and flexibility. LEFT: Helen Martin of the Stretch Zone.

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nwar Fuentes recalls the day a 94-year-old man in a wheelchair came into the Stretch Zone where he works as a manager. “His goal was just to be able to stand again,” says Fuentes.

“I worked with him for three months, three times a week. Now he is able to walk with a cane.”

Success stories like this one are driving record numbers of people through the doors of assisted stretching businesses like Stretch Zone. Helen Martin—the brand’s franchisee for Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties—was an early adopter of the business model. “I met the Stretch Zone founder [Joren Gold] in 2014, and he was talking about this idea of the flexibility market,” says Martin. “He said,‘When you go to a football game, the players have access to this. But it’s the 80,000 people in the stands that really need it.’ That was my ‘Aha!’ moment.”

Unlike stretching on your own, assisted stretching uses an external force—usually a practitioner like Fuentes’ hands or body weight—to help you move deeper and more safely into a stretch. The goal is to improve mobility, reduce muscle tension, and increase range of motion while keeping your body relaxed and supported. “A lot of times when people try to stretch themselves, another muscle gets involved, so they don’t get the full stretch,” Martin explains. Assisted stretching provides a deeper stretch than people can achieve on their own—which results in improved flexibility and range of motion.

Assisted stretching can benefit a wide range of people. Athletes often use it to improve performance, prevent injuries, and recover faster. People with more sedentary lifestyles may find it helpful to relieve stiffness caused by prolonged sitting, poor posture, or repetitive movements. Older adults or anyone experiencing limited mobility are ideal candidates, too, since assisted stretching provides a gentle and guided way to regain flexibility. “We have a lot of elderly people nervous about falling, but also about losing their independence,” Martin says. “I have people who tell me if they can continue to tie their own shoes, they can continue to live on their own.”

For Martin and Fuentes, the biggest reward is in helping people reach their goals. “A man came to us with sciatica and he was miserable,” says Martin. “We worked with him and six months later he took a walking tour with his family in Europe. We got postcards from him. It was awesome!” (stretchzone.com) ❖

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THE ULTIMATE FLEX Try these tools at home for gadget-based assisted stretching.

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Aletha Mark Release tightness in your psoas and iliacus hip flexor muscles—common culprits for lower back, hip, and knee pain—with this tool that applies precise, deep pressure other methods can’t reach. (alethahealth.com)

Castle Flexx This foot hammock and weighted bar combo provides controlled stretches for your hamstrings, calves, back, and hips to improve flexibility and enhance recovery. (castleflexx.com)

RestCloud Using gentle traction, posture correction, and massage nodes, the RestCloud decompresses your spine—restoring your natural cervical curve—in 10 minutes daily. (restcloud.com)

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f you haven’t been to The GypSea Cottage in Stuart yet, it’s time you visit this laid-back little treat. Despite opening her store during the COVID-19 pandemic (a time when many boutiques and other brick-and-mortar businesses struggled), owner Kristen Couperus has turned The GypSea Cottage into a full-blown success story.

Her motto is “Soothe your salty soul,” and that is exactly what the shop does for you from the moment you enter. There’s truly something for everyone here, and every piece has that effortless, chic beach-day energy. So, it’s no surprise The GypSea Cottage has been voted Best Women’s Clothing Shop on the Treasure Coast two years in a row by the readers of the Treasure Coast News and is a two-time runner-up for Best Women’s Boutique in our own annual Best Of issues. Couperus has created a space where you instantly feel seen, inspired, and totally in touch with your beachy self. It’s soulful, coastal, and impossible not to love. (thegypseacottage.com) ❖

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THE BOMB DOT COM Floral bomber jacket ($198) Petals, zip, done. This chic bomber jacket offers your closet the easiest outfit upgrade. Toss it over literally anything and the whole look levels up.

STONE’S THROW Green drop earrings ($78) I’m a sucker for anything green (not to mention a statement earring), but adding the unexpected turquoise twist makes these an instant standout.

KNIT HAPPENS Short-sleeved blue sweater ($64) This sweater looks (and feels) like it comes with a high-end designer label; I saw it and thought it was a brand with a much higher price point. This wasn’t just an instant “yes,” it was a, “don’t even finish the sentence” yes!

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Tifosi Moab Interchange Pink Eyewear, ($80), Trek Bike Shop, Stuart Designed for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts, these shatterproof sunglasses come with three lens options for different light conditions and a vented design to help prevent fogging.

PICKLEBALL PRINCESS

B Passionit pickleball and tennis skirts, ($72-$84), Pickleball Frenzy, Stuart Four-way stretch fabric and fun prints makes these pleated skirts the perfect picks for time spent dinking around.

DISC JOCKEY

Dynamic Discs 5 Prime Disc starter set, ($40), Academy Sports and Outdoors Outdoors, Port St. Lucie Hit the links at Halpatiokee Regional Park’s 18-hole disc golf course with this set of five discs designed to deliver in specific course positions.

SPORTING SHOP LOCAL

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GAIN A HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE AND LEVEL UP YOUR COMPETITIVE SPIRIT WITH THESE CHIC SPORTING ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE IN LOCAL STORES HEADS UP

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Maxfli Toucan Butler Barrel golf club headcover, $35, Golf Galaxy, Port St. Lucie Golfers, keep your driver head covered in tropical style with this leather topped barrel head cover that sports dapper toucans.

HAVING A BALL

Penn Championship Pink Extra-Duty tennis balls, ($5 for 3-pack), Dick’s Sporting Goods, Jensen Beach Serve up a “think pink” attitude with these championshipquality tennis balls designed to promote awareness of breast cancer and raise funds toward a cure.

GRAB BAG

Gecko Brands Optixtreme Hydroner backpack, ($80), Adventure Sports, Jupiter Check out what’s SUP with this waterproof bag with magnetic seal, adjustable shoulder straps, and see-through, touch-sensitive pocket that allows you to use your mobile phone while protecting it from the elements.

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THE RUN DOWN

Sprints Flash reflective visor, ($35), Fleet Feet, Stuart and Port St. Lucie Made from moisture-wicking fabric, this runner-approved visor come with a built-in sweatband and adjustable Velcro closure.

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Things to do at the JUPITER Inlet Lighthouse THIS SPRING CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS

LIGHTHOUSE LECTURE SERIES

Friday, March 6th

Dates in March & April

An immersive evening concert experience set against the Lighthouse backdrop, featuring classical renditions of Vivaldi and The Beatles in an intimate candlelit setting.

Showtimes: 6pm & 8pm. Limited tickets available!

Join Historian Josh Liller to learn more about the rich history of our lighthouse, the Jupiter area, and Florida. Presentations are held on the Lighthouse Terrace and other local venues.

RIVER TO REEF ART FESTIVAL Saturday, March 21 Sunday, March 22 Where art meets the coast! This premier festival unfolds against our stunning inlet and iconic lighthouse, celebrating nature and maritime heritage. Enjoy hands-on creative workshops, inspiring artist conversations, live demonstrations, a vibrant local artist market, plus live music and delicious food.

WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL Saturday, April 11 Join us for the 12th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, a globally recognized celebration of environmental storytelling, outdoor adventure cinematography, and sustainability awareness.

For all ticketing information and event times, please visit our website, or contact us!

VISIT WWW.JUPITERLIGHTHOUSE.ORG

JUPITER INLET LIGHTHOUSE & MUSEUM 500 CAPTAIN ARMOUR’S WAY JUPITER, FL 33469 CALL: 561-747-8380 EMAIL: info@jupiterlighthouse.org JUPITERINLETLIGHTHOUSEMUSEUM

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EDITOR’S PICKS FOR FIVE FUN WAYS TO PLAY THE DAY AWAY

COURTESY OF ELEV8 FUN

BY KRISTEN DESMOND LEFEVRE

Grab your board and catch a wave without a face full of sand and salt. Instead, learn to body board on a continuous simulated wave at the Rapids’ popular FlowRider (which moves 30,000 gallons of water per minute at 35 mph).

Beginners can learn to stay aboard, intermediate boarders can learn new tricks, and experienced rippers can show off their stoked styles. Prefer to have the waves to yourself? Call ahead to rent the FlowRider for private use for up to an hour for $250. (rapidswaterpark.com/attractions/flowrider) COURTESY OF RAPIDS WATER PARK

PLAY ON

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD FlowRider at Rapids Water Park, Riviera Beach

MAY THE COURSE BE WITH YOU Lighthouse Cove Adventure Golf, Jupiter

Designed with the spirit of a true golf course in mind, the 18-hole layout here eschews kitschy obstacles. Instead, it’s all about strategy, touch, and reading the greens—with rolling slopes and subtle undulations that reward patience and precision. Risk-and-reward shots tempt confident putters, while gentler lines keep the game welcoming for casual players and kids. It’s this balance that makes the course so engaging: seasoned golfers appreciate the thoughtful design, while first-timers enjoy the playful competition and scenic surroundings. With its adjacent ice cream counter and restaurant (we’re looking at you, 3 Scoops and Burger Shack), it’s a spot that’s ideal for lingering—making it easy to turn a round of mini golf into a full, sun-soaked outing. (lighthousecoveminigolf.com/jupiter)

A world of fun awaits at this indoor adventure park— complete with an arcade, laser tag, and more. But if you’re a speed demon like me, head straight to the indoor go-kart track. Elev8 offers custom races and equipment for kiddos as young as age 5. But for thrillseekers and competitive racers aged 14 and up, the Pro Race experience lets you race your friends headto-head, or work on your track technique solo. Slip into cutting-edge electric karts engineered for instant acceleration, razor-sharp handling, and real-time lap tracking—reaching speeds of up to 35 mph. Whether you’re chasing a new personal best or lining up for a little friendly rivalry, this is high-octane fun. (Pro tip: splurge on the 3-pack of races for $60 … because once is never enough.) (elev8fun.com)

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OFF TO THE RACES Elev8 Fun, Jensen Beach

WHAT THE DUCK? Locals Lanes, Jensen Beach

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Think of duckpin bowling as the charming, fun-sized cousin of the traditional game: smaller balls, shorter lanes, and no unfashionable rental shoes. Between frames, tuck into Locals Lanes’ polished take on comfort food (no trip is complete without an order of the bacon cheddar jalapeño pull-apart bread) and sip handcrafted cocktails and mocktails (the Tiki Twist is my personal fave) in an atmosphere that strikes a balance between retro flair and contemporary fun. (localslanesfl.com)

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Choose from a series of four meticulously themed and designed escape rooms that feature cinematic sets, clever puzzles, and storylines that reward collaboration and curiosity. It’s a wholly private experience—you’re never grouped with strangers here!

Work your mind to unravel clue after clue and escape your room with just enough time to spare. (willtoescape.com)

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ONView in the MAIN GALLERY

ON VIEW THROUGH APRIL 4, 2026 Art can be a form of care—for the body, the spirit, and the collective. This exhibition brings together artists and writers whose work reflects the many dimensions of wellness: rest and resilience, healing and ritual, connection and care. Through poetry, painting, and mixed media, these works explore what it means to feel whole in a fractured world—and how creative practice itself can be an act of well-being.

Exhibition generously sponsored by:

Asandra, Conversations With Spirit 5 (detail)

Visit us at the Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. Building 601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460 Tuesday – Saturday, 12 – 5 p.m. Free and open to the public

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Palm Beach Dramaworks –Theatre to Think About

Arthur Miller Archive at the Harry Ransom Center THE CRUCIBLE

By Arthur Miller Directed by William Hayes April 3-19, 2026 A masterful, riveting exploration of the 1692 Salem witch trials, this timeless and timely Tony Award-winning play is also an allegory for McCarthyism and the House Un-American Activities Committee’s modern-day witch hunts. Convinced that witches are living among them, Salem is gripped by mass hysteria, paranoia, fear, and retribution, with neighbors turning on and turning in neighbors, and religious fervor turning a blind eye to justice. Miller considered The Crucible his finest play.

“It’s the awful waste that strikes you most powerfully: how easily a society wrecks itself once gripped by paranoia.”

— Financial Times (London)

“I visited the Miller Archive to see his research and discover anything I could about his work on The Crucible,” said PBD Producing Artistic Director William Hayes. “He had such conviction about writing the play, and I could see first-hand his determination and how much he struggled to get it right: I’ve never seen so many composition books and drafts of one piece. Miller was one of the greatest playwrights in American history, and being at the archive, touching these sacred documents, felt like a religious experience.”

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COURTESY OF PORT MAYACA POLO CLUB

Tucked 40 miles west of Jupiter, Port Mayaca Polo Club feels like a well-kept secret. Here, wide-open skies and thundering hooves combine to provide thrilling polo action that’s equal parts sport, scenery, and sunshine. This month, grab tickets to the Molly’s House benefit match on March 7. This charity match raises funds for Molly’s House in Stuart, a nonprofit providing housing for families with loved ones receiving medical care. On March 21, cheer on riders in the final match of the $50,000 Stephen Orthwein Legacy Cup—a tournament honoring Steve Orthwein Sr., founder of the Port Mayaca Polo Club and former chairman of the United States Polo Association (USPA). Or go for The USPA President’s Cup 8-Goal tournament, which culminates on March 28; this USPA-qualifier is an important stop on the circuit for competitive teams and players looking to advance their fortunes. (pmpolo.com) —Kristen Desmond LeFevre

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INSET: The family that fishes together eats together. This local family’s day on the water yields a trio of mahi-mahi perfect for the dinner table.

BELOW: Peter McLeod helps his grandson Harrison reel in his first sailfish.

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Want to get your kids involved in a healthy, recreational pursuit in a rapidly growing community? Teach them to fish.

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ith more than 58 million participants in the U.S. last year alone, fishing is the most popular participant sport in the country—outshining 47 million golfers, 26 million tennis players, 14 million pickleballers, and 30 million ballers who are part of NU a basketball team (the latter being the country’s most ON JAS popular team sport).

Fishing is an activity on the rise for good reason. It’s something that one can take up as a 2-year-old and pursue for a lifetime, while continually improving one’s skills. It’s not tied to your net worth or your social standing. It brings families together—without barriers for boys or girls, young or MARCH 2026

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The West Palm Beach Fishing Club and the Palm Beach County Fishin g Foundation offer numerous reso urces for recr ea tional fishing enthus iasts, includin g ev ents, instruction, re sources for ge ar , an d tournaments . For details, vi si t westpalmbeac hfishingclub.or g.

old. Fishing with your family can create a sense of camaraderie, friendly competition, and a healthy respect for the environment, while providing fresh air, exercise, and even food for the table (if you’re lucky).

A study by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation in 2024 shows tremendous yearly growth in fishing’s popularity, while pointing out that families with young children are the key to growing participation. Importantly, the study also notes that when kids become connected to fishing, they grow up to be adults who appreciate the outdoors and advocates for environmental preservation.

If fishing interests you as a sport (or simply as a recreational pastime) and you’re not sure where to get started, numerous resources are available to point you in the right direction. Having a mentor to guide you in the beginning is a great way to flatten the learning curve, and since fishing is such a popular local activity, you may be able to find someone already in your circle who is engaged in the sport.

If not, the quickest path to learning the ins and outs of fishing can be found at the West Palm Beach Fishing Club. Founded in 1934, the organization serves all of South Florida (though most of its members live in Palm Beach and Martin counties).

“Fishing is an activity that transcends demographics,” says club president Tom “Buzz” Bzura. “We host tons of competitions, seminars, and give people the resources to learn.”

The club hosts monthly meetings, which feature expert speakers and instructors, as well as details on events and competitions and the chance to build a valuable network of friends to share information with and learn from. It also has a charitable arm—the Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation—which hosts a Kid’s Fishing Day annually to introduce underserved children to angling. It also has a Rods and Reels for Kids program, where gear is donated to youth groups, camps, and given away at community events

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: He’s now a popular fishing YouTuber and charter fishing guide, but here a much-younger Adam Mellusi poses with his father, John, after snagging a mutton snapper; A father and daughter bond over catching two yellow eyes in the Bahamas; A father and his kids display a pair of cobia caught after a day of angling together.

as a means to introduce kids to fishing, Bzura says.

One of the club’s most anticipated programs is its Saltwater Angling Lessons and Techniques for Youth (SALTY), a two-day program for kids between 12 and 15 years old plus an adult chaperone.

Scheduled this year for June 19-20, SALTY offers a day of hands-on instruction of techniques for offshore fishing, and a day fishing on the water. “The SALTY program is designed not only to get [kids] more excited about fishing itself, but to strength the bond between the kid and chaperone,” Bzura says. “When kids learn with their parents or their chaperone, it’s more likely they’ll stick with it together than when they learn alone.”

“Fishing is a healthy sport,” he continues. “It’s a healthy and convenient sport that once you learn it, you can hold onto it and participate for your entire life.” ❖

George LaBonte is a professional captain and a worldclass angler who has run a local charter fishing operation for 40 years. He has hosted acclaimed boating-related TV shows that aired nationally, as well as a popular radio show on ESPN. (edgesportfishing.com; youtube.com/@ georgelabonteoutdoors)

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COURTESY OF NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE

Clockwise from top left: the 1,056-foot Norwegian Aqua Prima Plus Class megaship; the Metropolitan Bar; the Mandara Spa’s waterfall and plunge pools; the adults-only Vibe Beach Club.

GETAWAYS

AQUA RISING

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE’S NEWEST SHIP MAKES A SPLASH

BY PAUL RUBIO

Norwegian Aqua, the debut vessel in Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) Prima Plus Class, ups the ante with a bigger build, sharper design, and next-level thrills. Ten percent larger than its Prima Class siblings, Aqua flexes more space, height, and flash—enhancing NCL’s colorful, modern megaship aesthetic.

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Adrenaline takes the spotlight on Aqua’s upper decks, where innovation meets pure fun. The Aqua Slidecoaster (the world’s first hybrid roller coaster and waterslide at sea) blasts riders across three decks on dual tracks, twisting and turning with powered propulsion. Nearby, The Drop dares thrillseekers to plunge 10 stories in a near-vertical dry slide. Glow Court pulses with energy, serving as a next-gen sports arena by day— its LED floor adapting to the game—and transforming into a slick dance club after dark. For a different kind of buzz, the Aqua Game Zone channels retro arcade nostalgia alongside immersive VR challenges. Out in the fresh air, The Stadium brings Ping-Pong, foosball, and outdoor recreation into the mix, rounding out the ship’s full-throttle fun.

Balance the high-octane action in the adults-only Vibe Beach Club, where designforward loungers, a fabulous rooftop bar, and chilled cocktails overlook endless blue.

For a quieter escape, the Mandara Spa delivers with a two-story waterfall fronting warm and cool plunge pools, and a dreamy thermal suite featuring Finnish, Himalayan salt, charcoal, and clay saunas. Early risers looking to increase their step count onboard gravitate to Ocean Boulevard, which includes a cantilevered glass path for ogling the waves below.

Naturally, endless food and drink are integral to the Aqua cruise experience, with 17 restaurants and 18 bars and lounges—several of them new or improved. Sukhothai serves fragrant curries and wok-seared favorites in

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At the heart of Jupiter’s waterfront, the Pelican Club offers a stunning backdrop for private events that are as unforgettable as the surroundings.

With its sweeping views of the iconic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and elegant indoor and outdoor spaces, the Pelican Club provides the perfect setting for weddings, social gatherings, and celebrations of all kinds. Whether hosting an intimate gathering or a grand affair, every detail is crafted to create a one-of-a-kind experience. As the home port for the Honey Fitz, the Pelican Club offers access to one of the most exclusive event venues on the water, ensuring an elevated experience for your special occasion.

1065 North Highway A1A • Jupiter • 561.693.5063 • pelicanclubjupiter.com

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Clockwise from left: a duplex bedroom in The Haven; a clay sauna at Mandara Spa; The Drop 10-story slide; the daytime Glow Court sports arena; nam tok neua (a Thai beef dish) at Sukhothai.

a moody, transportive setting, while Planterie (tucked into the Indulge Food Hall) surprises with inventive, globally inspired plant-based dishes. Even the buffet stands out: meticulously clean and full of flavorful surprises like sizzling Szechuan eggplant, Caribbean ceviche, and crispy mushroom croquetas.

Cocktails flow freely across the ship, from rum-spiked mojitos at Metropolitan Bar to the dart-fueled scene at Bull’s Eye and gin martinis while people-watching at Belvedere Bar in the soaring Penrose Atrium. When night falls, the onboard theater delivers with productions like Revolution: A Celebration of Prince and Elements: The World Expanded— a visual symphony of acrobatics, illusions, and immersive sets.

Among the excess, The Haven debuts in its most expansive form to date. This private-access, forward-facing enclave feels like a boutique hotel perched atop a megaship. Expect the brand’s most luxurious suites (many with floor-to-ceiling views and some spanning two levels) plus a dedicated restaurant, bar, sundeck, and stunning infinity pool that seems to float above the horizon. The service? Impeccably tuned. A personal concierge, a 24-hour

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butler, and an attentive crew make it easy to disappear from the crowds—and then rejoin them when the moment feels right.

Following a summer season in New York, Norwegian Aqua will begin sailing five- and seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean

itineraries from Miami in October, some of which include a stop at NCL’s private island, Great Stirrup Cay. The Bahamian retreat is getting a major upgrade of its own, including a long-awaited multi-ship pier (no more tenders!), a resortstyle pool with a splash zone, expanded cabanas, and a second Vibe Beach Club mirroring the elevated feel on board.

All told, Norwegian Aqua is less about checking boxes and more about reimagining what those boxes can be. It’s sleek, thoughtfully designed, and packed with experiences that land just right for today’s cruise traveler—whether you want to go all out or find your quiet place above the sea. (ncl.com/cruise/aqua) ❖

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STAYCATIONS

PARADISE PERFECTED

WITH PRIME BEACHFRONT ACCESS, AQUATIC EXCESS, WORLD-CLASS DINING, AND RITUALS WORTHY OF ITS GILDED AGE ROOTS, THE ST. REGIS LONGBOAT KEY RESORT MAY BE FLORIDA’S MOST AMBITIOUS LUXURY PROPERTY YET

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Enjoy the sunset at rooftop Oshen; The St. Regis Bar serves as the property’s social hub; Divine pastries are made fresh daily and available for takeaway at Caroline’s coffee shop (or for sit-down at restaurant Riva).

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ising from 18 acres of Sarasota’s shoreline, the new St. Regis Longboat Key Resort feels less like a regional debut and more like a global statement: an escape firmly rooted in Florida sand but with the scope and polish of the Caribbean and Mexico’s finest. With just 166 rooms and suites privy to a 20,000-square-foot spa, seven dining and drinking venues, three pools, a winding river, a 500,000-gallon saltwater lagoon, and 800 feet of private quartz beach, it’s a rare U.S. property that functions as a fully self-contained destination reserved for the lucky few.

From the moment the towering glass doors swing open, it’s evident you’re entering a remix of the iconic St. Regis brand, one tailored to modern tropical cravings. In the double-height foyer, floral art climbs the walls and ceiling before directing all eyes toward the blues of the Gulf Coast, visible through glass at the far end. To the right, The St. Regis Bar announces itself with a dramatic mural-chandelier hybrid by William Savarese suspended above its oval counter; it’s an homage to Caroline Astor, the celebrated Gilded Age society hostess, flower devotee, and mother of St. Regis founder John Jacob Astor IV. Other thoughtful details abound: acrobat-inspired light fixtures recall Sarasota’s circus heritage, a player piano cycles through modern hits, and fireplaces cast a soft glow. The arrival feels both theatrical and warmly inviting.

Guest rooms continue the balance. Wide hallways lead to 140 rooms and 26 suites that lean city-sophisticated yet remain beachappropriate. Interiors pair grays, taupes, and marble with floor-toceiling glass doors and balconies that reflect the pools, sea, and bay views beyond. (Book an ocean-view suite for maximum experience.) In all accommodations, oversize marble bathrooms feature freestanding soaking tubs.

Outside, Longboat’s sugar-fine quartz shoreline beckons, as does a sprawling aquatic wonderland. Families cluster at the zero-entry resort pool, while couples retreat to the adults-only Serenity Pool shaded by Vilebrequin parasols and backed by a waterfall.

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Room interiors balance beach vibes and St. Regis grandeur; amenities at the property’s next-gen super spa; outdoor seating at Riva restaurant; Champagne sabering on the beach, anyone?

A lazy river winds under bridges to private cabanas perched on islets and ends at a grotto with a spacious hot tub. A full-service beach club fulfills fantasies of sipping bubbles and eating ceviche with toes in the sand. Everywhere, small luxuries—SPF and aloe stations, drink coolers between loungers, and seat-side call buttons for butler or waiter service—underscore how thoroughly the resort anticipates the needs of its guests.

Near the pools, a saltwater lagoon with 3,000 fish and more than 50 stingrays adds life to the water world, as do resident Aldabra tortoises Jack and Rose, who emerge daily at 11 a.m. for lettuce and photo ops. This encounter is just one of many daily activities for guests, with dedicated lineups for children and adults alike. Think: sandcastle building and beach-bag decorating for the former, yoga and stretch classes for the latter, and snorkeling and marine biology talks to bring both together.

If the pool complex dazzles, the spa enthralls.

Conceived as a temple of water, The St. Regis Spa boasts a Finnish sauna, a eucalyptus steam room, a snow shower, vitality pools, sensorial showers, and a cold plunge; outdoors, an oceanfront vitality pool houses hydrotherapy pods with jets and overhead water massages. Even arrival here sets the spa apart: Guests are greeted at a Champagne Celebration Bar with complimentary pours or wellness shots before drifting into the hydrothermal circuit.

It’s a vortex that’s hard to leave, even with the beach and pools calling.

Dining carries a theme of individuality. Latininspired Aura spills out from its restaurant to poolside loungers, while Riva channels coastal Italy with an interactive pasta bar and terrace. Breakfast is equally memorable—I’m still thinking about the cappuccino bun with coffee glaze, one of the best pastries I’ve had in years. CW Prime, the signature steak house, delivers surf and turf excellence, commencing dinner with pillowy, herbinfused milk bread before presenting Josper-grilled cuts served with a choice of knives. Oshen, the rooftop Nikkei lounge, overlooks the

Gulf with colorful cocktails and crudos as captivating as the sunset.

At the heart of it all, The St. Regis Bar anchors the resort’s rituals, including afternoon tea, nightly Champagne sabering, and the Ca’ d’Zan Bloody Mary, served in Murano glassware evocative of Sarasota’s Venetian-style Ringling mansion. Back on the sand, the Monkey Bar nods to the legendary watering hole of the former Colony Hotel (which once occupied The St. Regis’ enviable swathe), though this version swaps live monkeys for tiki cocktails and sea views.

At every turn, it becomes evident that The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is more than a beautiful new beachfront retreat; it’s a recalibration of what luxury on U.S. soil can be. Where else in America can you float in designer inner tubes by day, stroll barefoot on quartz sands in the afternoon, move through a 12-step hydrothermal circuit, witness Champagne sabering at dusk, and dine across seven standout venues—all without leaving the property? Having seen the St. Regis name interpreted across the globe, I can say this: Longboat Key is the brand at its most confident and compelling. It may just have you rethinking your next international flight in favor of an ultra-luxury resort experience closer to home. (marriott.com) ❖ MARCH 2026

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A trip to Discovery Cove offers an appealing proposition: leave before sunrise, return by nightfall, and spend the hours in between getting up close and personal with dolphins, sloths, and more

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rom the moment you pull into Discovery Cove, the usual Orlando soundtrack— whirring rides, shouted directions, whining in long lines—falls away. Here, there’s birdsong, rustling palms, and water lapping against sandy coves. This is a day designed to be savored, not scheduled. There’s no rush to “do it all;” only an invitation to enjoy what you choose.

And when it’s time to choose, Discovery Cove delivers, unfolding a series of carefully curated pleasures. At the popular Dolphin Lagoon, guests can enjoy an up-close encounter with playful dolphins—part of the park’s Signature Dolphin Swim package—that feels intimate rather than performative. Small groups wade into crystalline lagoons as trainers introduce each dolphin by name. There’s time to connect, to float, and to feel the unmistakable

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thrill as a dolphin effortlessly glides beneath your hands (or as you ride along while holding a fin).

Professional photographers are on hand to capture the moment for posterity (or your Instagram story).

The Grand Reef—a one-million-gallon saltwater habitat—invites guests to snorkel alongside rays and schools of fish, while Serenity Bay offers much-needed adult chill time at white sandy beaches and 85-degree freshwater pools. On land, there’s Explorer’s Aviary, where hundreds of exotic, free-flying birds swoop in to gobble up tossed treats. Many of the smaller species will even alight onto your shoulders or hands (or head!) as you offer cups of sliced fruit and vegetables for the ultimate photo op.

Everything has been considered here.

Parking is free and ample, towel stations are nearly endless, snorkel gear and wet suits are at the ready, and animal-safe sun-

screen is on hand everywhere—no fuss, no extra charges.

Food and beverages are part of the all-inclusive admission; if you have kids in tow, they’ll quickly find their happy spot at one (or more) of the many snack stations offering unlimited soft pretzels and warm cookies, plus a variety of colorful slushies and soft-serve ice creams.

Arrive early and fuel up at the breakfast buffet.

Or take a break to grab fresh seafood, sandwiches, and salads at lunch time. Beer, wine, and other beverages flow freely; guests can upgrade to the premium drink package for a full array of cocktails and tropical frozen drinks.

Want even more of a luxe vibe? Discovery Cove’s Ultimate VIP Experience includes valet parking, a fully stocked cabana furnished with chairs, a hammock, and a locker to store your valuables, plus dedicated host service and exclusive animal meet-and-greets with critters from macaws to otters to sloths. It’s the perfect splurge.

By day’s end, you’ll have sticky fingers from slushies, salty hair from snorkeling, and memories that make the drive home feel worth it. In a state known for its spectacle, Discovery Cove distinguishes itself by providing serenity.

It’s a reminder that luxury isn’t always louder or bigger—sometimes, it’s quieter, smaller, and waiting just up the Turnpike. (discoverycove.com) ❖

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: A VIP cabana overlooks Serenity Bay; the Sloth Encounter is an experience worth the splurge; a family wades in for the Signature Dolphin Swim package.

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DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER MIAMI MARLINS MANAGER AND JUPITER RESIDENT CLAYTON MCCULLOUGH TALKS ABOUT HIS FAMILY, HIS FIRST YEAR IN FLORIDA, AND THE BEAUTY OF BLANK SLATES

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Clayton McCullough surveys the field at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, the Miami Marlins’ spring training home base.

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aseball coaches face tough decisions every day. Should they send the runner or tell him to stay put? Should they ride out a pitcher’s rough inning or dial the bullpen for a fresharmed reliever? Should they leave a perennial World Series contender to manage the Miami Marlins, a team that lost 100 games in 2024?

If you’re former Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach Clayton McCullough, the answer to that last question is yes.

“It was important to me to work with people I had a shared vision and philosophy with,” says McCullough, who lives in Jupiter with his family. “I understood there were going to be challenges here in Miami that were going to be unique and that was exciting. It wasn’t a case of there only being 30 jobs like this, so it’s hard to say no. As things started to line up, I felt like if I was going to take a shot at doing this, it was the right time and the right place to go do that.”

And the good news is that once McCullough went all-in with the Marlins, the team exceeded expectations. It only dropped 83 games in 2025 and finished third in the National League East.

It even came pretty darn close to nabbing a Wild Card spot in the playoffs, after winning seven of its last ten games. President of baseball operations Peter Bendix has said that he’s excited about the club’s trajectory now that McCullough is at the helm and building a winning culture. McCullough, meanwhile, loves what he saw from his team in his first year as coach.

“My favorite thing about this team was their resiliency,” McCullough says.

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At Roger Dean Stadium, McCullough is all business in the dugout. But the MLB manager also takes time to savor the role with his son, Kyle.

“We started the 2025 season with a walk-off win, and we had some moments that weren’t great, but this team never stopped competing. They never stopped playing. We would be down in a game and come back and play to the very last out and get knocked down on the mat. But we picked ourselves back up and got back into the fight. I’m incredibly proud of that because that kind of resiliency and toughness is what it takes to get through a regular season and ultimately win in the postseason.”

Baseball has always been in McCullough’s blood. Born in Greenville, North Carolina, McCullough grew up on or near

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baseball diamonds. His father, Howard, was a college baseball coach who joined the Boston Red Sox as a scout in the 1980s.

A traveling dad was a fact of life, and his mother did everything she could to keep the family connected. Soon, McCullough would follow in his father’s footsteps, playing baseball at Eastern Carolina University before being drafted by Cleveland prior to graduation.

In college, he was a catcher who batted a respectable .272. As a pro, McCullough struggled to make contact at the plate. After a couple of years of playing in the minor leagues, he decided to pursue other career opportunities in the sport.

“I wasn’t a very good player,” he says. “I was fairly realistic after my second or third year in the minor leagues, that my chances of playing the major leagues were very slim. I could have kept playing and coming back for another year and getting limited opportunities. But I was 25 and I had some college left to finish, and I knew I wanted to stay in baseball. Going back to school would open up a potential avenue for me to coach and give back and stay in the game as a livelihood I was really interested in.”

McCullough’s manager, Luis Rivera, had already seen his

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WHEN HE COMES HOME IN THE OFF SEASON, HE WANTS TO BE AT EVERYTHING. HE JUST WANTS TO BE DAD.” — Jill McCullough

potential as a manager and began including him in coaching conversations. Armed with Rivera’s wisdom, McCullough returned to Eastern Carolina as a volunteer coach while he finished his degree. Then he went to work for the Toronto Blue Jays organization for the next seven years. While coaching for the Lansing Lugnuts, an Oakland Athletics affiliate, he met his wife Jill, who was also working for the team. The couple married in 2012. Once they paid off student loans and their car note, they decided to live the itinerant baseball life, eventually choosing Jupiter, where Jill’s parents lived, as a home base.

“We’re both very family-oriented people, and we were about to have our first child,” Jill says. “We knew bringing in a new baby, especially with him in the baseball world traveling and on the go, that we wanted to be near one of our families.”

Soon after they moved to Jupiter, McCullough got a job with the Los Angeles Dodgers. As the couple’s family grew to include two more children—their brood includes 11-year-old Carson, 8-year-old Kyle, and 6-year-old Quinn—McCullough

acknowledges that the periods of separation could be difficult.

Like McCullough, Jill understood what it was like to have a father on the road for periods of time, as her father was a pilot.

Communication, she says, has been key.

“Cell phones make a big difference,” she says. “So, we have FaceTime and phone calls, and we never go too long without knowing when we are going to see each other next. And we’re definitely on the same page with our values and the way we want to raise our family.”

McCullough says Jill used to pack up the family and bring them to California during the summer until the beginning of the school year. Though their upbringing has involved a lot of travel and change, McCullough says the kids have handled it well.

“My wife is a superhero,” he says. “She does all the heavy lifting.”

Coaching in Miami has made it easier to spend more time with his family. Jill likes that they no longer have to go as long

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McCullough with his wife Jill and their three children at LoanDepot Park in Miami

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without seeing each other now. And when the kids start missing their father, she says there’s always a friend of family member who can drive them down to the 305 for a game. Knowing your father is there for you is important when you’re young, she says.

“He’s a great dad,” Jill says. “When he comes home in the off season,

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McCullough is equally at home in the locker room as he is on the field at LoanDepot Park.

he wants to be at everything. He just wants to be Dad. And he’s the biggest Disney Dad, too. Any time he can take the kids to a Disney park, he loves that, and he relishes that time we spend together there.”

As he looks ahead to the 2026 season, McCullough is eager to continue coaxing the best out of his young squad.

“When I started here, we had a blank slate,” he says. “A blank canvas can be beautiful, and we had the opportunity as a group to, you know, draw this and paint this in any way we wanted. We didn’t have to follow anyone else’s path. We didn’t have to do anything just because it’s traditionally been done that way. And I mean, that’s fun, right?”

It’s also exciting. McCullough has the Marlins believing in themselves and hungry to go out and improve every day. No one knows what year two of McCullough’s tenure will look like, or whether the postseason might be in the cards this time. Everyone knows that the only thing they can do is take things one game at a time.

“Let’s just worry about today,” he says. “We’re all in this together just trying to move this thing forward. What others say about us does not define what we’re going to end up being.”

If the Marlins—and McCullough—defy the naysayers and keep racking up victories big and small, they might just be end up being champions. ❖

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FUELED BY GRIT, GRACE, AND RELENTLESS MOTION, THREE FIERCE FEMALES FROM MARTIN COUNTY PROVE IT’S NEVER TOO LATE, TOO HARD, OR TOO AMBITIOUS TO CHASE THE FINISH LINE

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Chelsea Hollingsworth-Barnhill CHASING AN OLYMPIC DREAM

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ports have been part of Chelsea Hollingsworth-Barnhill’s life since childhood. “I was a yearround swimmer and a yearround basketball player doing lots of sports every day after school,” she says. “I would go from swim practice to basketball practice.” Little did she know that a knee injury sustained in middle school would set her on a course to be the highly accomplished runner and triathlete she is today.

The injury in question was due to a condition called trochlear dysplasia,

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commonly referred to as an unstable kneecap. “My kneecap is more susceptible to sliding out of place,” she explains. “Basketball was a lot of sideto-side movement.” But running—a sport without lateral movement—was safer. So in high school, HollingsworthBarnhill swapped basketball for running, where she excelled; eventually she was awarded a collegiate running scholarship to East Carolina University. She ran crosscountry and track throughout her college career while earning a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology in 2014 and a

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doctorate in physical therapy in 2017.

While studying for her doctorate, Hollingsworth-Barnhill was finally able to grasp the underlying issue with her knee. “There was a flag football team, so I joined that. The third game in, I had a pretty significant knee injury,” she says. As a physical therapy student, she was now able to understand her knee condition and find some treatments for how to manage her injuries (which eventually sidelined her from running, too). “Having it taken away, I realized how much I loved running. I knew when I was able to come back to running, I wanted to see how far I could go in the sport.”

In 2017, Hollingsworth-Barnhill landed a physical therapy position in Stuart and moved from North Carolina to Florida. Two months later, she met her husband Kurt through the local running community. He encouraged her to race more. “I had raced during school, but I started racing more frequently,” she says. Her future husband soon learned she could swim too. “He said, ‘You can run, and you can swim? You just need to get on a bike and do triathlons.’”

So she borrowed an old road bike and started training.

Hollingsworth-Barnhill’s first triathlon was the 2018 Chasing Caterpillars Triathlon in Stuart. She enjoyed the race but wanted to focus on achieving her goal of running a marathon. She ran the Tamoka Marathon in Ormond Beach in 2019 and surprised even herself with her performance. “My initial goal was to go under three hours,” she says. “I ran a 2:52 which put me only seven minutes away from the Olympic trials standard for the 2020 Olympics in the marathon.”

Hollingsworth-Barnhill began focusing on marathon training, and, in late 2019, she posted a time that qualified her for the 2020 Olympic trials. “It was literally a dream come true coming from my knee injury to

reaching that goal,” she says. In early 2020, she competed with just over 500 women for a place on the Olympic marathon team.

“Being on that stage with the best runners in the world in the marathon distance, there was a sense of both imposter syndrome and excitement,” she recalls. Although she fell short of qualifying for the Olympics, Hollingsworth-Barnhill says the race was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Since then, the Palm City resident has pursued both marathon racing and triathlon racing. In 2021, she finished her first Ironman race in Panama City. She won the overall female amateur title and surprised herself by qualifying for the 2022 Kona World Championship. “I had never done something that long before, so I went in with the mindset just to finish,” she says.

While she went on to compete at Kona, the race did not go well. She completed the swim and the bike leg of the triathlon strong, but on mile 16 of the marathon, she overheated. “I started throwing up and feeling lightheaded. It became one of those races where you just want to get to the finish line,” she says. Other racers rallied around her encouraging her to take a few more steps. “It was a race that technically didn’t go well, but one of the races I am most proud of.”

Today Hollingsworth-Barnhill focuses on half-Ironman competitions and marathons. She is planning a marathon in May and a half-Ironman towards the end of this year. As much as she loves running, she is equally passionate about her career as a physical therapist. “Not being able to do something you love, whether its sports or picking up your grandchildren, whatever it is that you love, I understand the importance of still being able to do that activity.

That’s something that drives me as a therapist—understanding what my clients love and what I can do to help them get back to doing what they love.”

Doctor’s Orders As a physical therapist, Chelsea Hollingsworth-Barnhill encourages athletes to practice self-care. Here are her tips on staying fit and healthy.

GET ENOUGH SLEEP: “Try to get yourself on a consistent sleep routine. Sleep is when the body recovers itself the most, and it’s the No. 1 performance enhancing tool. Typically, you want 7 to 9 hours of sleep.”

FUEL UP: “Endurance athletes can find it challenging to get in enough calories of carbs, protein, and fat. Food is very important for recovery. Seeking out a sports dietician can be helpful in learning how to get enough calories.”

WARM UP: “I know it can be hard for people who must train really early in the morning, but I would rather you knock off a mile from your run and take 5-10 minutes to warm up.

A proper warm-up allows the blood flow to get to your muscles and get some movement especially after being asleep.”

COOL DOWN: “Elevating your legs and getting the blood flowing back to your heart is helpful. Do some gentle stretches, or use a foam roller and definitely eat within the first 30 minutes of finishing your workout.”

DESTRESS: “Try to find ways to lower your stress. Some people like prayer, meditation, or reading, just having an opportunity even if it’s 10 minutes to get your stress level down. Stress is going to take a toll on your body.”

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Laurie Copeland AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 MARATHONS

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photographer snaps a photo as Laurie Copeland crosses the finish line of a marathon in Miami Beach last February. A wide smile lights up her face as she grabs the finish line ribbon, raising it triumphantly over her head. Looking at Copeland, you would never guess that this exuberant woman had just completed 183.4 miles of running in perhaps the most grueling marathon challenge on the planet. Selected as one of 62 runners from around the world

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to compete, Copeland had just finished the Great World Race—a marathon challenge consisting of seven marathons on seven continents in seven days.

“I saw an ad [for the race], and I reached out to the owner and said ‘I hear you are doing this race in January. Do you have a waitlist?’”

Copeland recalls. The race did have a waitlist, but in December Copeland got an email telling her she had been added to the roster.

“I had to pack my clothes and get on a plane to Capetown at the end of January. So, I wasn’t

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We have a big running community here in Stuart. Any day you can find people to run with if you want to.”

as prepared as other people.” True to her nature, Copeland entered the race determined to enjoy yet another incredible running adventure. “I was very relaxed and just very happy to be there,” she says.

A graduate of Florida State University (FSU), the Jensen Beach native was a trapeze artist in the FSU Flying High Circus as a student. “After college, I tried to go off and join the circus, but I decided that I needed to get a real job,” laughs Copeland.

She became an accountant. Running became a way for her to unwind after sitting at a desk all day. In 1985, she met her husband, Jim, who was training for an Ironman Triathlon. The couple bonded over their love of running and adventure. “We ended up getting married and had adventures all over the world running in triathlons since then,” Copeland says.

Her first major race was the Disney Marathon in 1997. She qualified for the Boston Marathon and competed in Boston the following year. In 2000, she completed her first Ironman Triathlon in Panama City, Florida.

Since then, she has gone on to run 80 marathons and complete 15 Ironman races. Now, at 66 years old, Copeland has been running for almost three decades. Her love for the sport is matched only by her love of travel and adventure. One of her most memorable races was a 100-mile stage race in the Himalayas. “Over five days, we ran 100 miles up through the mountains,” says Copeland.

“It was definitely one of my all-time favorite places to go. It was beautiful.”

Along the way, Copeland has encountered her fair share of hurdles. The day after finishing the Great World Race last February, doctors found a sarcoma in her leg. She underwent four operations with

— LAURIE COPELAND skin grafts to remove the sarcoma. “That put a damper on my 2025 racing schedule because I had to go through rehab,” she says. “I have to go back every three months and make sure that the cancer is not coming back, but I seem to be doing pretty good.” Copeland sat on the sidelines to heal for three months, but by May of last year she was back training for a marathon at the North Pole. “We went in on an icebreaker ship. It took us five days to get there through the ice,” says Copeland.

“Then they had to find a block of ice that was big enough for a marathon course. We did 50 laps.” Asked how a Floridian trains for a race on ice, Copeland is characteristically nonchalant. “It just all works out.

Running in the slush is like running in the soft sand.”

While Copeland has accomplished more than most runners can even dream of, she has many more races on her bucket list. At press time, she was training for the Long Haul 100, a 100-mile-long race at Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland. This year she is registered for marathons in Little Rock, Arkansas; Missoula, Montana; London; and Cape Town—plus the Boston Marathon again in April and the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii in October.

Eventually Copeland would like to run a marathon in all 50 states (she has 18 left).

Running can be a solitary sport, but Copeland runs with several Martin Countybased groups. “We have a big running community here in Stuart. Any day you can find people to run with if you want to,” she says.

“We just have such a great time, and we motivate and challenge each other. I think what really keeps me running more than anything is my friends. They are the best!”

Who Runs the World?

Laurie Copeland shares her highlights from seven continents.

AFRICA: “Africa is hot! I ran in the summer, and I think their ozone layer is very thin. The people are very nice. I love Africa, and I’m planning to go back.”

ANTARCTICA: “If you can make it to Antarctica, those marathons are really stunning. Kind of like being in the desert, but being cold.”

AUSTRALIA: “New Zealand and Australia are incredibly beautiful, and the people are very outdoorsy.”

ASIA: “I ran in Tokyo. The people are so polite that when you race there, they don’t really clap. It was a very quiet race, which was interesting.”

EUROPE: “I have done a bunch of races in Europe. Racing in Europe is very competitive. The Europeans race hard and there are not a lot of women racing.”

NORTH AMERICA: “There are endless racing opportunities in North America from small to big races. The big ones like New York City, Boston, and Chicago with 50,000 people are really exciting, but the small races can be just as fun.”

SOUTH AMERICA: “Part of the Great World Race was in Fortaleza, Brazil. It started at six in the morning, and all the running clubs were all out running. There were thousands of runners who weren’t racing. They were just out for their Sunday morning run. They are really into running there.”

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Debra Daley FROM MOM TO MARATHONER

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mother of five, Debra Daley spent a lot of time pushing a baby carriage near her Indianapolis home when her kids were young. Seeing how many miles Daley logged just walking, a neighbor suggested she up her pace to running. “My neighbor was a runner. She saw me walking my kids all the time and going for walks,” recalls Daley, 58. “She told me ‘I’m tired of watching you walk everywhere.

Why don’t you start running?’”

Taking her neighbor’s advice, Daley started running in 2005.

Initially, Daley thought running was not something she could do.

Her previous athletic pursuits had focused on ballet and yoga.

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“I went to George Washington University, and I was a walk-on for their dance company for four years,” says Daley. “After that, I became a yoga teacher.” Running was vastly different from dance and yoga. “I told my neighbor I couldn’t run because it was too hard. She told me to slow down. It turns out I was sprinting,” Daley laughs. “I just didn’t think I was a runner. I thought runners didn’t get tired. I had no clue.”

Once she adjusted her pace, Daley discovered that she loved running. “Running really spoke to me. It made me happy, calmed me down, and got me on an even keel,” she says. “As long as I got my run in, the whole family was happy.”

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As long as I got my run in, the whole family was happy.”

In 2007, Daley and her family moved to Florida. Her first race was the 2009 Race for the Pies in Tequesta. “I did terribly, but I enjoyed it. It was nice to run with other people.” A few weeks later, she did a half marathon and shortly after that, she ran her first marathon. “I just wanted to see how it would go,” says Daley.

In 2010, she decided to get serious and she trained for the Palm Beaches Marathon.

“My co-worker watched me crying coming across the finish line. My pace group leader had dropped me, and I was running on fumes,” recalls Daley. Nonetheless, she posted a good enough time to qualify for the Boston Marathon. “I realized I was a pretty good runner, and I kept trying to get faster after that.”

Daley skipped the Boston Marathon that year, choosing instead to do her first triathlon. “I was a lifeguard in high school, so I figured I could swim and I really like bike riding,” says Daley. She entered the 2010 Florida Atlantic University Wellness Triathlon. “It was in the ocean, and I was totally unprepared. Everyone else had a wetsuit on. I came out of the water shaking,” she recalls. “I didn’t realize you had to train to swim.” Despite her lack of training, Daley finished fourth. “I figured I was a pretty good triathlete, especially if I practiced a little bit.”

Training as a mom of five wasn’t easy.

Daley got up early in the morning to train or stayed up late at night to get her hours in. Fortunately, she was able to connect with Heather Gollnick, a professional triathlete who worked at Club Med. “Heather showed up at one of our group rides, and we started training with her,” says Daley.

“She was probably three years younger than I was, and my jaw would drop when

— DEBRA DALEY I saw what she could do while holding down a job. She also had three kids.”

Inspired by Gollnick, Daley started training harder and competing in more triathlons. She completed two half Ironman races and qualified for the 2011 Ironman World Championship—and has qualified for the event every year since. It’s no small feat. With the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run, it has long been considered the most consequential race in the world of triathlons.

This past October, Daley competed in the 2025 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, her twelfth Ironman race.

“In 2025, I have done a full Ironman and a half Ironman. I have done a sprint distance triathlon and an international as well,” says Daley. “I did all four distances that year, and I qualified for the Boston Marathon again. I met all my goals.”

Daley has new goals for 2026. “I am planning to race the Boston Marathon this year,” she says. “I am thinking of racing Ironman Cozumel and then do a couple of half Ironman races. The World Championship will be in North America this year, so I will want to qualify and race in North America.”

Daley and her fiancé, Mark, a physical therapist, race together. These days, Daley’s weekly workout consists of four days of running, three days of swimming and two to three days of biking. She has learned to give herself a break now and then, though.

“You have to know your body well enough that if you keep going when you are super tired, you will dig a hole and you won’t be able to get out of it,” says Daley. “Yesterday I took the whole day off which is shocking to some people.” Decades from the days of her sprinting around her Indianapolis neighborhood, it seems that Daley has now learned to find her pace. ❖

From Weekend Warrior to Top Tier Triathlete Debra Daley offers her advice on making and conquering new running goals.

FIND A RUNNING GROUP: “There are a lot of running groups in the area. You can find them on Facebook or tcrunning.org or at Fleet Feet in Stuart,” (where Daley works).

“Being in a group is advantageous to people showing up more regularly.”

DON’T RUN EVERY DAY: “Give your body time to get used to the idea of running.

Anyone who is going to fail is going to be trying to do something every day. I always suggest only running twice a week or three times a week.”

HAVE A GOAL: “If you are going to do a race, have a goal in mind. It gives you motivation to get out the door to train for that race.”

FOCUS ON FINISHING: “If you build up to it and you want to run a marathon, I always suggest you work to finish the marathon, not do it for time the first time out.”

DON’T OBSESS: “As a triathlete, it’s hard to obsess about three sports at the same time. It kind of makes you uncomfortable with all three of them, so you can’t get bogged down. It just seems like a healthier lifestyle to have three sports.”

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quila’s twin-hulled 28 Molokai power cat stretches almost 10 feet wide, yielding the perfect, stable platform to cast a line. Standing on that fullbeam, 4-foot-deep bow platform and hurling out a bait net couldn’t be easier. Those slender twin hulls can also slice through troubled waters like a knife through butter, making for a smooth, stable ride and impressive performance and fuel efficiency. With twin 200 hp Mercury Verados, top speed nudges 46 mph. Dial back to 22 mph and your fuel burn drops to around 9 gallons per hour with a 307-mile range.

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This 28 Molokai, the smallest in Aquila’s ever-expanding range, is all about fishing.

Headline features include two huge 94-gallon insulated fish boxes, a 30-gallon livewell, 14 rod holders, outriggers by Taco Marine, pullout tackle boxes, and under-gunwale rod storage.

For family fun days, there are comfy seats up front for up to 10, with a removable table. The Molokai’s Hawaii-developed hull shrugs off the waves courtesy of it boasting the highest tunnel clearance in class, which creates a pocket of air under the deck. Are we flying yet? (aquilaboats.com)

FACT FILE Price: from $161,515 Length: 30 feet, 9 inches Beam: 9 feet, 9 inches Draft: 30 inches Displacement: 6,166 pounds Fuel: 150 gallons Standard engines: 2 X Mercury 150 hp or 2 X 200 hp Top speed: 45 mph (with 200s)

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t’s all about the hull. Back in the early ‘60s, Richard “Dick” Bertram pioneered the wave-slicing deep-V hull design with the race-dominating Bertram 31 he called Lucky Moppie. Fast forward, and you’ll see the same hull design principles used on Bertram’s newest model: the 34CC center console. This is a boat that will shrug off the gnarliest of seas, getting you safely and comfortably to and from your favorite offshore fishing FACT FILE grounds. And it’ll get your there fast. With a pair of Mercury 400 Price: from $529,000 V10s hanging off the transom, expect a top speed of 60 mph.

Length: 35 feet, 10 inches Also on the options list? Triple Mercury 300 V8s or 350 V10s.

Beam: 11 feet, 7 inches This sleek 34-footer is designed as much for comfort as Draft: 37 inches speed. There’s a trio of comfy helm seats, wraparound bow Displacement: 12,616 pounds seating, and fold-down transom seats. Throw in an air-condiDeadrise: 23 degrees tioned cabin with a convertible queen-size bed for naps, a head, Fuel: 330 gallons and a vanity, and you’re cruising in style. But it also excels as a Standard engines: 2 X Mercury fish-catcher with its deep bulwarks, wide, walk-around decks, Verado 350 V10 multitude of rod holders, and four large insulated fish boxes.

Top speed: 60 mph Dick Bertram would be proud. (bertram.com/cc-series)

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immy Buffet loved Freeman Boatworks power catamarans. Back in 2020, the beloved singer commissioned the South Carolina yard to build him a special 42-footer that he customized with a pilothouse (because Buffet famously hated to be cold and wet). He called it Last Mango after his yacht rock anthem, “Last Mango in Paris.”

Buffett would have loved the Freeman 28 for its searing 60-plus mph top speed, its flatsfishing features like a 16-inch draft and multitude of livewells, plus its bait tanks, its fish boxes, and its sheltered helm. This is the smallest, and most affordable, of the Freeman cats. Yet it has all the quality of construction, the fit and finish, and lavish fishing-focused feature list of the bigger models.

Take your pick from either Mercury 300 Racing Verados

or Yamaha 350s for eye-watering performance. Those twin hulls and the generous 10-foot beam make for terrific stability at speed or rest. And for the times you’re not wetting a line, comfy seating in the bow and at the helm makes the 28 a perfect sandbar boat or sunset cruiser when it’s five o’clock somewhere. (freemanboatworks.com)

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FACT FILE Price: from $399,000 Length: 28 feet Beam: 10 feet Draft: 16 inches Displacement: 6,500 pounds Fuel: 250 gallons Standard engines: 2 x Mercury 300R Top speed: 60+ mph

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t’s hard to believe that the much-loved, lean mean fishing machine that is the Regulator 28 center console was first introduced way back in 2011. But it’s not hard to believe that this rugged, well-constructed 28-footer continues to be Edenton, North Carolina–based Regulator’s best-selling center console. Sales are likely to only increase when production of the much-improved 2026 model ramp up. Top features include a switch to a pair of bracketmounted 350 hp Yamaha V8s as standard—upping power by 100 hp compared to the previous 28. Seakeeper Ride automatic trim tabs are now also standard.

Build-wise, the hull gets a new cap design with more defined toe rails on the extra-wide gunwales for added sure-footedness, while the T-top gets a new forward air vent and integrated grab handles. There are FACT FILE modifications to the tackle center, too, which can include Price: from $392,495 a clever, slide-out Yeti cooler. Yes, the changes are evoluLength: 27 feet, 8 inches tionary, but nevertheless key. What hasn’t changed is the Beam: 9 feet, 5 inches Regulator 28’s remarkable sea-keeping abilities, its smooth, Draft: 36 inches impressively dry ride, and terrific build quality. Fishies be Displacement: 9,480 pounds afraid ... very afraid. (regulatormarine.com) Deadrise: 24 degrees Fuel: 219 gallons Standard engines: 2 X Mercury 350 V10 Top speed: 50 mph

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resh out of the mold, Cobia’s feature-packed 245 CC is the new first rung on the Cobia center console model ladder, sitting just below the 265 CC. Priced from $161,515 with a single Yamaha 300, it’s one terrific, well-priced, high-style fisher.

Fort Pierce–based Cobia, a division of the Maverick Boat Group, dates back to 1959 when it was founded in Orlando. Before being acquired by Maverick, it was owned by Yamaha. That’s a lot of boat-building experience—and it shows in this new, easily trailerable 245 CC, which does a great job of blending fishability with family fun. For the serious FACT FILE angler, there’s a 30-gallon livewell, a side tuna door, dedicated tackle storage, and endless rod holders.

For the family, there’s a drop-down cockpit seat and roomy U-shaped forward seating area with a lift-up console seat that leads down to a head. Check the options box for the Seakeeper gyro stabilizer for noroll anchoring.

While the single 300 is the standard outboard, also on offer is a Yamaha 350, or twin 150s—all with the option of joystick control. With the twins, expect a top speed of 45 mph. (cobiaboats.com)

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Cobia 245 CC

Price: from $161,515 Length: 24 feet, 6 inches Beam: 9 feet, 5 inches Draft: 18 inches Displacement: 6,600 pounds Deadrise: 20 degrees Fuel: 135 gallons Standard engines: 1 X Yamaha 300 Top speed: 45 mph (with twins)

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Grady-White Freedom 415 COURTESY OF GRADY-WHITE

FACT FILE Price: from $1.6 million Length: 40 feet, 7 inches Beam: 13 feet, 8 inches Draft: 34 inches Displacement: 22,950 pounds Deadrise: 21 degrees Fuel: 520 gallons Standard engines: 4 X Yamaha XTO 450 V8 Top speed: 60 mph

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hen you want to fish in comfort and pampered luxury, GradyWhite’s new Freedom 415 is the gold standard. Did we mention the air-conditioned helm, the standard Seakeeper 6 gyro stabilizer, and the cockpit wet bar with Dekton sintered stone countertops? Plus a cozy cabin with a 24-inch flat-screen TV? Here is what’s reckoned to be the largest outboard-powered dual console ever built. It borrows much of its angling DNA from Grady-White’s benchmark Canyon 456 bluewater center console with its smooth-riding SeaV2 hull design. Only here, however, you get the benefit of a fully protected, hard-topped enclosure with wraparound windows and a comfy dinette.

Fishing features include twin livewells, 22-foot outriggers, four rocket launchers, and endless rod holders all around the cockpit. For family fun, there’s a huge bow seating area with an easy walk-through from the helm, and a pair of mirror-varnished tables. It’s speedy too: with its quartet of Yamaha XTO Offshore 450 V8s, you’ll reach top speeds of 60 mph … or relax and cruise at 30 mph. (gradywhite.com)

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Here is a terrific, high-luxury, big-catchchaser with a truly distinctive style. We love the in-hull windows, the racy, swept-back windshield, and the extended hardtop. Other perks? A surprisingly spacious cabin with a convertible double bed, head, and separate shower. With this new S 388, Pursuit has also added massive amounts of storage (up a whopping 93 percent over the previous model). The fish boxes are

FACT FILE now much deeper than previous models, and there are more rod holders, more tackle storage, and more cold storage. Don’t miss the classy, high-gloss teak accents—especially below deck—that heighten the upscale look. A trio of 450 hp Yamaha XTOs punches the S 388 to a 59 mph top speed, while throttling back to 30 mph gives a 352-mile range. (pursuitboats.com)

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Price: from $965,180 Length: 41 feet, 1 inch Beam: 12 feet Draft: 32 inches Displacement: 21,700 pounds Deadrise: 22 degrees Fuel: 500 gallons Standard engines: 3 X Yamaha XTO 450 V8 Top speed: 59 mph

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Valhalla V-29 Hybrid

Price: from $369,000 Length: 29 feet, 6 inches Beam: 9 feet, 8 inches Draft: 25 inches Displacement: 8,538 pounds Deadrise: 22 degrees Fuel: 180 gallons Standard engines: 2 X Mercury 225 hp V6 Top speed: 55 mph

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he word hybrid might have you conjuring up an image of a fuelsipping Prius running on a mix of gas and battery power. But in the case of Valhalla’s brand-new V-29 Hybrid, the term refers to its ability to feel right at home fishing either a shallow bay, coastal estuary, or 60 miles offshore in the roiling Atlantic.

This hardcore center console fishing machine is truly a dream machine for any serious angler. Featuring the patented stepped-V ventilated tunnel running surface from the drawing board of Michael Peters Yacht Design, this wonderhull rides super-smooth, with reduced drag, increased speed and excellent fuel efficiency.

Engine options include twin Mercury 225 hp V6s, twin Mercury 300 Verado V8s, or twin Yamaha 300 V6s; the V-29 should comfortably hit 55 mph with the twin 300s, and cruise economically at close to 40. With a 180-gallon tank, getting to and from your favorite fishing hole should be a breeze.

As Valhalla is part of the New Jersey–based Viking sportfisher juggernaut, the quality and craftsmanship of this new V-29 is a cut above. Case in point? Those “looks just like teak” forward toe rails and steering wheelbase, along with the Bentley-esque diamond-quilted upholstery. (valhallaboatworks.com)

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or a 26-footer, this brand-new Blackfin 262HB packs a huge punch. Designed to be just as adept at handling big seas 50 miles offshore as it is negotiating the skinny shallows of Jupiter Inlet, the Blackfin blends performance, fishing functionality, and real comfort. The headliner is its smooth-riding Twin Step hull design, which helps give it a 50 mph top speed, plus the ability to stay on the plane from as low as 17 mph. Throw in a 17-inch draft with the standard Mercury 350 hp V10 motor tilted, and the 262 can go where others fear to tread.

It’s obviously been designed by true fishermen. Just look at the dual 30-gallon aft live wells, the twin aerated 5-gallon port and starboard wells, the wide and sure-footed bow and stern casting decks, plus the multitude of storage drawers and lockers.

It has an impressively designed center console too, with the option of an upper helm, along with the sturdy hardtop frame integrated into the console itself. There’s also a toilet/storage compartment at the front, though the fact that the bottom-hinged panel folds forward is a little odd. In addition to that 350 Merc, there’s the option of a 400 hp V10 for some real high-speed thrills. (blackfinboats.com)

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ehold the world’s biggest center console outboard fishing boat: the Scout 670 LXS. There are not enough superlatives in the angling lexicon to describe this South Carolina–built monster. Stretching a massive 67 feet from pointy bow to angled stern, and over 16 feet across, the Scout is powered by a quintet of 600 hp Mercury Verado V12s for a total of 3,000 horsepower. We gazed in amazement as we saw 60 mph flash up on the Garmin screen during a test drive.

It makes a spectacular fishing machine with its massive cockpit and deep side decks. And screaming across to Bimini or your favorite Bahamas fishing spot has to be a blast. But the 670 LXS is also about luxury with its Ritz-Carlton suite– like cabin. All this luxury doesn’t come cheap. Think around $6.8 million (or $7.5 million loaded). The upcoming flybridge model will no doubt set you back even more. As for owning the ultimate outboardpowered center console? Priceless. (scoutboats.com)

FACT FILE Price: from $170,000 Length: 26 feet, 3 inches Beam: 9 feet, 2 inches Draft: 28 inches Displacement: 6,000 pounds Deadrise: 17 degrees Fuel: 100 gallons Standard engines: 1 X Mercury 350 hp V10 Top speed: 50 mph

FACT FILE Price: from $6.8 million Length: 66 feet, 9 inches Beam: 16 feet, 2 inches Draft: 41 inches Displacement: 60,000 pounds

Deadrise: 18 degrees Fuel: 1,500 gallons Standard engines: 5x Mercury 600 hp V12 Top speed: 60 mph

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REAL ESTATE LAW Nina L. Ferraro Nina L. Ferraro, P.A. Stuart 772-324-2006 facebook.com Ian E. Osking Neill, Marquis, Osking & Hale, PLLC Fort Pierce 772-464-8200 theslcfirm.com

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TRUSTS AND ESTATES D.W. “Craig” Dreyer Dreyer Law Firm, P.L. Stuart 772-247-6983 downeymcelroy.com Loren N. Esposito McCarthy, Summers, Wood, Norman, Melby & Schultz, P.A. Stuart 772-286-1700 mccarthysummers.com Fernando M. Giachino Fernando M. Giachino, P.A. Sewalls Point 772-266-4184 giachinolaw.com Joseph C. Kempe Joseph C. Kempe Professional Association Stuart 772-223-0700 kempelaw.com

Lisa A. Schneider Gunster Stuart 561-650-0680 gunster.com

WORKERS COMPENSATION LAW Kenneth E. Ehrlich Ehrlich & Naparstek, PLLC Stuart 772-842-8822 eninjurylaw.com Jeffrey M. Friedman The Law Offices Of Jeffrey M. Friedman Stuart 772-247-0228 ext. 402 friedmanworkerscomp.com

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LOREN N. ESPOSITO Loren N. Esposito is an attorney at McCarthy Summers Wood, et al. in Stuart, Florida, where her practice focuses on estate planning and estate administration. She counsels clients on the preparation of wills and trusts, implements sophisticated estate planning strategies, and guides fiduciaries through the estate and trust administration process.

Born and raised in Florida, Esposito graduated from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law with high honors, where she served as an editor of the law review. She has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2009 and is actively involved in the Martin County Bar Association.

Deeply committed to the legal profession, Esposito authors the bi-annual updates to the Florida Bar publication, Practice Under Florida Probate Code.

In 2024, she was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to serve on the Judicial Nominating Committee for the 19th Judicial Circuit.

Esposito is highly engaged in the local community, where she and her husband, Robert, have established strong roots and are raising their two sons.

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The following section presents helpful information provided by prominent private schools in our area.

All listings include a brief synopsis of the schools’ achievements, curriculum highlights, and many important details that families look for when selecting the best education for their children.

This handy resource is designed to help you make informed decisions at a glance.

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ALL SAINTS

Personalized campus tours by appointment.

All Saints Catholic School is the first inter-parochial parish school in the Diocese of Palm Beach serving pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. It was built with support from six parishes and is a living example of a Catholic community in action. It is committed to the education and spiritual formation of students and provides an outstanding program integrating faith, service, curriculum, technology, athletics, and fine arts. The experienced faculty faithfully teaches Catholic values, a love of the Catholic faith, and nurtures future church leaders. The school strives to fulfill the academic needs of individual students enabling them to reach their potential.

All Saints Catholic School provides a Christ-centered education in a nurturing and safe environment. With the Saints as models, the school encourages students to open their hearts to the Lord, their minds to learning, and their talents toward service to others.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 2003 GRADES SERVED: Pre-K (4 years old) – Grade 8 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 475 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 9:1 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $8,720 - $14,185 (Florida State Scholarship accepted) TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: FCC STREAM Certified School • Apple Distinguished School • SIFMA Foundation InvestWrite Award Recipients • Championship Athletic Teams • Graduates gain admission to top area high schools and programs 1759 INDIAN CREEK PARKWAY • JUPITER • 561-748-8994 • ALLSAINTSJUPITER.ORG ADMISSIONS EMAIL: ASCS@ALLSAINTSJUPITER.ORG

MEYER PREPARATORY Meyer Preparatory School is a state-of-the-art Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade, college preparatory and IB Jewish day school serving Greater Palm Beach.

Combining academic rigor in general and Judaic Studies with top-notch arts and sports programming, Meyer Prep prepares students for lifelong achievement. Our school aims to use the Jewish ethos of hard work and study to produce graduates of the highest caliber.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1973 GRADES SERVED: Junior K - Grade 8 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 200 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 6:1 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $17,250 - $28,165 TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: International Baccalaureate World School • Grinspoon Award for Excellence in Jewish Education • Hiddush Award for Innovation in Teaching and Learning • Scholastic Art and Writing Awards • No Excuse for Abuse Poster and Poem Contest winners 5225 HOOD ROAD • PALM BEACH GARDENS • 561.686.6520 • MEYERPREP.ORG

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At Benjamin, students realize they can reach higher. Every day, they are encouraged, guided, and shown by example how to advocate for what’s most important.

As a result, they gain more than just knowledge. They gain the understanding that real gratification comes from putting their intelligence, skills, and talents to use.

Our graduates balance confidence with humility, competitiveness with a collaborative spirit, and critical thought with emotional intelligence.

They start here.

And from here, they realize they can go anywhere.

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THE BENJAMIN SCHOOL Go Benjamin. Then go anywhere.

At Benjamin, students begin the deeply gratifying pursuit of true understanding, embracing the intrinsic excitement of learning and realizing its unlimited power. FromPK3 through grade 12, students are immersed in an engaging and challenging academic community. They reap the rewarding benefits of putting their intellect, strength, and skill to work in real ways, to achieve real results. They learn that focus, determination, perseverance, and a positive attitude lay the foundation for success.

Benjamin students are exposed to a wide swath of curricular and extracurricular opportunities and are encouraged to aspire to great things. With caring support and motivation, we hold them to the high standards required to reach their goals - and beyond. Upon graduation, our alumni are prepared to take on the challenges of the world with confidence. Benjamin graduates truly go Benjamin, then go anywhere.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1960 GRADES SERVED: Pre-K (3 years old) – Grade 12 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 1,315 STUDENTFACULTY RATIO: 8:1 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $18,257 - $38,595 TOP AWARDS/ RECOGNITIONS: 1 of 20 Cum Laude Society Schools in Florida • 113 seniors accepted to 201 different universities in 37 states • 20 percent of the Class of 2024 committed to collegiate athletics • 81 regional scholastic art awards in 2024 - VEX Robotics World Qualifiers for four consecutive years • Florida Scholastic Press Association Gold medal • 2024 Jimmy Award • 2024 Dream Award Palm Beach Dramaworks Young Playwright winners • 2024 team state champions: Boys Golf, Boys Lacrosse, Boys Track and Field (third consecutive state title) 11000 ELLISON WILSON ROAD • NORTH PALM BEACH • 561-472-3451 • THEBENJAMINSCHOOL.ORG

CARDINAL NEWMAN Campus Tours: Available and welcomed.

Founded in 1961, Cardinal Newman is a premier, Catholic college-preparatory high school in West Palm Beach. It has a rich tradition of attracting gifted scholars, athletes, and artists who will become women and men of character, faith, and intellect. Newman’s coeducational environment allows students to grow and develop in a safe and communal setting. Every classroom promotes collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking and each student receives the support required to achieve his/her personal best. The vision is to build life’s champions through faith, scholarship, servant leadership, and a strong family atmosphere. Among our 13,000 graduates have been war heroes, police chiefs, physicians, musicians, authors, researchers, politicians, lawyers, professional athletes, teachers, entrepreneurs, priests, and community leaders.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1961 GRADES SERVED: Grades 9 - 12 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 750 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 12:1 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $20,500–$22,100 TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: National and Local Debate Team Awards • Gold, Silver, and Bronze Congressional Award Medalists • National Merit • Scholastic Art Awards • Varsity Football 2025 FHSAA 1A State Championship 512 SPENCER DRIVE • WEST PALM BEACH • 561-683-6266 • CARDINALNEWMAN.COM

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GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

Campus Tours: Personal campus tours by appointment.

Good Shepherd is a place where children are cherished as individuals. Although the school continues to grow with new facilities, programs, and innovative technology, we sustain the same nurturing environment where our students develop a strong moral character through Christian values.

Good Shepherd provides a learning environment abundant in experiences where our students are not bound by the four walls of a classroom. We challenge and inspire our students through project-based learning and a robust multicultural arts program.

Our mission is simple: We exist to provide our students with a firm foundation for life and learning in a safe environment that meets the needs of each student. We invite you to visit our campus and see for yourself what sets us apart from other schools.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1993 GRADES SERVED: PreK2 - Grade 5 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 175 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 7:1 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $8,800 - $20,750 TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Good Shepherd is a proud member of the Florida Council of Independent Schools, the National Association of Independent Schools, and the National Association of Episcopal Schools 402 SEABROOK ROAD • TEQUESTA • 561-746-5507 • GOODSHEPSCHOOL.COM

JUPITER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Campus Tours: Contact us for a campus tour!

With more than 60 years of excellence in education, Jupiter Christian School provides a Christ-centered college-preparatory program for nearly 1,100 students in preschool through twelfth grade across three campuses. In our elementary school, small groups and differentiated instruction contribute to the quality of our academic program. In middle school, students deepen their critical thinking skills, widen their perspectives, and pursue academic readiness. The high school curriculum integrates a biblical worldview to enhance the mastery of core knowledge and lifelong skills. All of the life and learning at Jupiter Christian flows out of a commitment to excellence in teaching the mind, reaching the heart, and inspiring servant leaders who are impacting the world for Jesus Christ.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1963 GRADES SERVED: PK2 – Grade 12 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 1,090 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $13,000 - $22,000 WEST CAMPUS: 700 S. DELAWARE BLVD. • JUPITER • 561-746-7800 EAST CAMPUS: 125 S. PENNOCK LANE • JUPITER • 561-972-4521 NORTH CAMPUS: 430 CENTER ST. • JUPITER • 561-745-3035 JUPITERCHRISTIAN.ORG

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CARDINAL NEWMAN A COLLEGE PREPARATORY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

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Adelphi University Alabama State University American University Auburn University Aurora University Ave Maria University Bard College Barry University Baylor University Boston College Butler University Catholic University of America Clemson University College of Charleston DePaul University Drexel University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Fairfield University Fairleigh Dickinson University Falmouth University Flagler College Florida Atlantic University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida International University Florida State University Fordham University George Washington University

Georgia Institute of Technology Hampton University Harvard University High Point University Hofstra University Indiana University (Bloomington) James Madison University La Salle University Long Island University (Brooklyn) Loyola University Maryland Marquette University Marymount University Massachusetts College of Art and Design Miami University (Oxford) North Carolina State University Northeastern University Palm Beach Atlantic University Penn State University (University Park) Pratt Institute Providence College Purdue University (Main Campus) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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THE PINE SCHOOL

Campus Tours: Visit our website to schedule.

The Pine School / One School. Endless Possibilities.

The Pine School provides the most robust K-12 college-preparatory education on the Treasure Coast. Our intentional size allows us to curate a unique path for every student. We are a hub of academic innovation—a commitment reflected in our current campus expansion, which includes a reimagined Dining Hall and multiple new classroom spaces—with celebrated educators dedicated to instilling a true love of learning. Graduates emerge with distinctive communication skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and impressive empathy for the world beyond our picturesque, 174acre campus. Our programming features specialized focuses including environmental education, Beyond-the-Classroom travel, inspiring arts, and competitive athletics.

Always enhancing the student experience, The Pine School recently opened a new Arts & Athletic Complex featuring a permanent stage, art gallery, music classrooms, and brand-new Beach Volleyball Courts.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1969 GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten - Grade 12 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 500 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 11:1 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $29,500 - $38,900 with generous financial aid packages available TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Varsity Boys Soccer State Champions (3 of last 4 years) • National & Local Environmental Awards • State-Level Robotics Competitors • Nationally Recognized Student-Artists 12350 S.E. FEDERAL HIGHWAY • HOBE SOUND • 772-675-7005 • THEPINESCHOOL.ORG

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL Campus Tours: For appointments, call 772-286-0932.

Redeemer Lutheran School provides an exemplary, comprehensive Christian education to children from 2 years old through eighth grade.

Redeemer students experience “Learning with Love” daily as the school is preparing Christian Leaders. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Phil 4:13

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1978 GRADES SERVED: 2 years old - Grade 8 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 247 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 2:22 (K – 2nd), 1:22 (3rd – 8th), Preschool varies by age group GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $11,525 (K - Grade 8) TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Redeemer is nationally accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA) • We accept Step-up Scholarships 2450 S.E. OCEAN BLVD. • STUART • 772-286-0932 • REDEEMERSTUART.COM

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ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Campus Tours: Visit sjcschargers.com to schedule a tour.

Saints in the Making.

St. Joseph Catholic School offers a rigorous, faith-centered education rooted in academic excellence and the formation of the whole child. Our advanced curriculum challenges students to think critically, communicate confidently, and grow as compassionate leaders grounded in Gospel values. In a nurturing and supportive environment, dedicated educators partner with families to inspire curiosity, integrity, and a lifelong love of learning.

We are proud to introduce Little Disciples Academy, our new early learning center, where our youngest learners begin their educational journey through purposeful play, strong foundations, and loving guidance. From early childhood through eighth grade, St. Joseph Catholic School prepares students academically, spiritually, and socially for a future of purpose and promise.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1961 GRADES SERVED: Pre-K (3 years old) - Grade 8 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 485 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 12:1 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: Pre-K3 (half day): $6,725; Pre-K3 (full day): $8,595; VPK (full day): $10,700 without VPK voucher; Kindergarten - Grade 8: $12,200 (SJCS currently accepts Step Up for Students Scholarships) 1200 S.E. 10TH STREET • STUART • 772-287-6975 • SJCSCHARGERS.COM ADMISSIONS EMAIL: ADMISSIONS@SJSCF.ORG

ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Personalized campus tours by appointment.

St. Mark’s offers a rigorous and varied learning program guided by the foundation of a Portrait of a Graduate, which builds character, leadership, faith, and service.

The safety and security of its students and staff are the top priority at St. Mark’s.

Small class sizes allow educators to provide personal attention as well as build strong partnerships with families. Devoted teachers cultivate the best in each child through nurture and challenge. A St. Mark’s education inspires well rounded and adaptable students to achieve, serve, and lead in high school and beyond.

One hundred percent of St. Mark’s Class of 2025 were accepted into their firstchoice high school. Scholarships awarded to eighth grade graduates totaled more than $120,000.

THE STATS YEAR FOUNDED: 1979 GRADES SERVED: PK2 – Grade 8 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 466 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 9:1 UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $15,656 – $26,384 TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Middle school students and alumni served more than 4,000 hours benefiting the local community • Independent School Athletic Conference 2024 League Flag Football Champions and 2025 Runners’ Up • Art and writing award recipients • Graduates gain admission to top area high schools 3395 BURNS ROAD • PALM BEACH GARDENS • 561-622-1504 • STMARKSPBG.ORG

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Bianca Fathauer of Splendid Home Design in Stuart transformed this once-underutilized sitting room into a glamorous watering hole dubbed The Gilded Monkey. “The clients adore bold style and entertaining, so the idea was to create a showstopping experience where you could pour a drink and instantly feel transported,” Fathauer says. The designer reimagined the space around a custom island wrapped in black shagreen topped with Calacatta Gold marble. She swathed the walls in hand-applied gold leaf. Cabinetry

in black with brass accents features mirrored back panels that reflect the glow from the Sputnik chandelier. Fathauer installed glass shelves in front of the window to treat the clients’ liquor collection as a curated art display, and finished the space with barware, sculptural pieces, touches of brass, and accessories styled

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oing the little things well builds trust and delivers meaningful dividends over time. This proved true for Piper Gonzalez of Piper Gonzalez Designs and a client couple she met at the 2015 Red Cross Designers’ Show House in Palm Beach, where she was one of 20 designers invited to transform the island’s legendary “Birthday Cake Castle.” “[The clients] came in with a group of ladies, some of whom were existing clients. They called me afterward because they were trying to light some art in their home in Mirasol [in Palm Beach Gardens],” Gonzalez remembers.

“We came up with some really out-of-the-box concepts I don’t think they were expecting.”

That level of creativity and trust, she says, led to a broader refresh; the husband and wife

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But it wasn’t long before the couple— who also owned a larger spread in Cherry Hill, New Jersey—reached out again. “They planned to sell their property up north and were looking for a primary residence in [Mirasol’s] Via Verde community,” Gonzalez says. “The question was how much of their art collection it could fit.”

Envelopes soon arrived at Gonzalez’s office filled with photographs cataloging the clients’ collection of artwork ranging from glass in every medium to mixed media to folk art and Judaica. “These pieces are so personal to them; they can tell you the artist’s name as well as the history behind each one,” she adds. “And they’re still collecting.”

The clients, who have two children, four grandchildren, and an active entertaining calendar, wanted their new home to showcase their art collection without reading like a gallery. Ultimately, they settled on a palm-studded, 3,835-square-foot Tuscan-style residence with three bedrooms, three and a

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Artwork takes a more subtle role in the primary bedroom (below), where a chinoiserie bedspread inspired a pair of mural commissions in the primary bath (top left and right), lending the suite an organic aura.

half baths, an office, two garages, a covered lanai, and a pool.

Gonzalez got to work on plans for the new space, which included expanding the primary bedroom to create a spacious en suite bathroom, adding square footage to accommodate an office, and modifying the kitchen’s footprint. Then she turned her eye to updating details: for example, a Tuscan tumbled marble floor mosaic was replaced with a white oak inlay that echoes the silhouette of the home’s natural arches. “When you’re renovating, it’s important to maintain a sense of intention,” Gonzalez says. “Even if something isn’t original, it should give off the impression it was built that way.” With mostly Jerusalem stone flooring throughout, the light hardwood would be resilient enough for heavy foot traffic and the occasional toddler tornado.

Next, she took on the challenging but exhilarating task of balancing each room with signature acquisitions by prolific and pioneering artists, including Ivana Šrámková, Stephanie Trenchard, Charlie Miner, and Hunt Slonem. In the foyer, where the ceiling soars 16 feet high, she featured the couple’s collage-encapsulated installation by glass artist Therman Statom—creating a moment of pause and foreshadowing the curatorial gems farther inside.

In the living room, where a substantial portion of the owners’ fine-art canon is exhibited, Gonzalez installed floor-toceiling sheers so sunlight could naturally

illuminate museum-worthy selections like Mary Van Cline’s Healing Passages of Time, a Chan cocktail table, and Philip and Kelvin LaVerne’s Bathers sideboard. On an accent wall once dominated by a heavy cast-stone fireplace, Gladys Nilsson’s striking diptych Léger Faire, is tucked between built-ins that display additional art and decorative objects.

Art also steals the spotlight in the primary bath. A pair of custom mosaic murals from New Ravenna lends a botanical flair to the back wall and walk-in shower, while Robert Palusky’s whimsical sculpture stands sentry beside the freestanding soaking tub.

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room with pieces strategically placed near windows, drawing the gaze outward to the lanai and bucolic vistas beyond. The couple’s most personal pieces and heirlooms were reserved for the master bedroom, which was elevated into an intimate retreat with grid-patterned walls painted a moody blue reminiscent of a midnight tide.

When the project wrapped, Gonzalez wasn’t on-site for the big reveal, but she knew her clients were smitten. “They absolutely loved it,” she says. “It was everything they wanted: a warm, hospitable home where art is lived with and never seen as too precious or untouchable.” (pipergonzalezdesigns.com) ❖ MARCH 2026

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STONE’S THROW When Passerini wants to elevate an indoor-outdoor setting, she turns to ocean-blue travertine—an exceptionally rare limestone that feels luxurious without being “too showy.”

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11932 S Edgewater Drive | Palm Beach Gardens | $8,250,000 | Nestled on a rarely available +/- 0.65-acre waterfront lot, this stunning residence offers the perfect blend of privacy, luxury, and boater’s paradise living. With +/- 100 feet of water frontage and three private slips, including a 75-foot boat slip, a 16,000 lb. boat lift, and a 5,000 lb. double jet ski lift. Web# RX-11137618

1060 Fairview Lane | Singer Island | $7,749,500 | Ideally situated on a deep-water canal with +/- 100ft of waterfront and direct ocean access. Spanning approx. 6,500sf of living space and offers 5 BR, a 6th BR/club room, a private study, and 7 BA. Features a brand-new dock, new 40,000 lb boat lift, and an ultra-sleek Euro-edge pool and spa. Web# RX-11116739

14699 Black Bear Road | Palm Beach Gardens | $6,499,900 | Welcome to this brand-new estate in the coveted equestrian community of Caloosa. Set on 5 private acres, this stunning residence offers approx. 6,000sf of living space with 4 BR, 4 BA, 2 Half BA, plus an office, gym, and state-of-the-art movie theater. Web #RX-11129131

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Pro tip: Add a caramel-laced churro shake (complete with an actual churro for dipping) and a side of truffle fries and thank me later. (islandburgerandshake.com) –Kristen Desmond LeFevre

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compelling. Designed by New York–based Lemay_id, the 220-seat restaurant strikes a balance between casual and elevated, blending coastal influences with theatrical flair. A hybrid open-air bar connects the indoor dining room to the marina-front terrace, reinforcing Seahawk Prime’s relaxed dock-and-dine appeal and making the most of its waterfront location.

Soon, Burke will expand his local presence just steps away with Birdie Dockside Bar & Grill, a golf-inspired space featuring indooroutdoor seating, Full Swing sports simulators, and live entertainment. But Seahawk Prime already makes a strong case on its own. Here, Burke proves that a classic steak house can still surprise—delivering polished comfort, inventive touches, and waterfront swagger in equal measure. It’s not just a destination for special occasions; it’s a statement that Lake Park has officially entered South Florida’s serious dining conversation. (seahawkprimebydb.com) ❖

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But on a quieter night, the Breadbasket is the place to begin: a generous, thoughtful assortment of popovers, taiyaki-style cornbread, and cheesy flatbreads that elevates bread service well beyond an afterthought.

Seafood shines just as brightly as the hef David Burke’s culinary journey steaks. The Sea Scallops and Shrimp Ribegan in the kitchens of subursotto—laced with sundried tomato and a ban New Jersey, where a teenage watercress-pumpkin seed pesto—offers a restaurant job ignited what would comforting yet layered balance of briny and become a prolific career. Since then, Burke earthy flavors. Florida Snapper arrives atop has opened and operated more than 25 tomato-olive couscous with spinach and a restaurants across the Northeast and beyond subtle tikka masala sauce, a globally inspired (including ventures as far afield as Saudi Aratouch that feels confident rather than forced. bia). A two-time James Beard Award nominee Even the “plain-Jane” cuts, like the impecand a familiar face on Top Chef, Beat Bobby cably cooked 8-ounce filet, hold their own Flay, and The Rachael Ray Show, Burke now against any top-tier steak house standard. brings his signature style to South Florida Sides deserve their own spotlight. Hipwith Seahawk Prime, the marquee resster fries (tossed with Peppadew peppers, taurant at the newly constructed waterfront bacon, Parmesan, scallions, and chili oil) are condominium Nautilus 220 in Lake Park. downright addictive. Creamed spinach gets “Seahawk Prime is an expression of how a crunchy upgrade with spicy cornflakes (a I like to cook—rooted in classic steak house flavor addition you never knew you needed), traditions, but pushed forward through while roasted mushrooms with caramelized inventive techniques and bold flavor,” Burke onions bring depth and umami to the table. says. That ethos is evident throughout the An extensive, thoughtfully curated wine list menu, particularly in his patented Himalayan rounds out the experience, offering flexible salt dry-aging process for beef—a hallmark pairing options across the menu. of Burke’s modern steak house identity and a The setting at Seahawk Prime is equally centerpiece at his new spot.

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TASTE The Nordique sandwich at Le Molière French Café, Bakery & Deli in North Palm Beach

LUNCH BREAK

If you’re craving a trip to Paris at lunchtime (but simply can’t make it fit your work schedule) Le Molière French Café, Bakery & Deli in North Palm Beach is your fix. Whether you linger over a café au lait at the high-top counter inside, find a place at the café tables outside to nosh on a salad, or grab a sandwich to-go, this charming spot serves up authentic Parisian flair and flavor (no passport required).

Among the sandwiches, do not miss the Le Nordique: smoked salmon, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, hard-boiled egg slices, and a zingy lemon crème fraîche tucked into a perfect housemade baguette. Rich yet balanced, it’s a classic that’ll have you saying, “C’est magnifique!” with every bite. If salads are more your speed, opt for the La Mer: a mix of tuna, butter lettuce, eggs, and sweet onions that’s a delightful play on the classic salade Niçoise.

And don’t skip dessert—this is where Le Molière really gets très délicieux.

Whether it’s a bright and tangy lemon tart, a creamy Napoleon, or a rich and nutty Chocolate Royale, each bite is a little taste of Parisian charm—and the perfect excuse to practice your accent when you exclaim, “Bon appétit.” (instagram.com/lemolierecafebakery) –K.D.L.

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CRABBY

Celebrate these crave-worthy crustaceans with five of our favorite local crab-infused dishes

F O SY TE UR CO

FEELING

THE RIVER HOUSE

TH ER IVE R

Palm Beach Gardens

HO USE

The Palm Beach Salad blends sweet crab meat with poached shrimp, creamy avocado, tomato, chopped egg, and a zippy rémou-

BY KRISTEN DESMOND LEFEVRE

lade. Light yet satisfying, it’s a refreshing starter that tastes as bright and breezy as its Intracoastal-facing setting. (theriverhousepbg.com)

SEMINOLE REEF GRILL

LL RI FG REE COU E L RTESY OF SEMINO

North Palm Beach Warm up with a bowl of

crab bisque for quietly luxurious start to your meal. A rich and silky blend of crab and cream,

COD & CAPERS SEAFOOD MARKETPLACE AND CAFÉ

you’ll slow down and enjoy every spoonful. (seminolereefgrill.com)

North Palm Beach During Stone Crab Nights on Wednesdays and Thursdays in season, order your choice of medium or large stone crab claws along with a side of slaw and mustard sauce. Even better? No price markup! Claws are offered at the same prices as the ones sold by fishmongers at the legendary seafood counter just steps away. (codandcapers.com)

THE NEST Jensen Beach terfront views

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of the Indian

F O SY TE UR CO

Soak in wa-

River Lagoon at

TH EN ES T

this upscale, whitetablecloth restaurant offering jumbo lump crab cakes that do not disappoint. (nestontheriver.com)

and eel sauce—plus housemade wontons for extra flair and crunch. (hogsnappersshackandsushi.com)

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You’d be hard-pressed to find a more enchanting escape than Sucré, a jewel-box of a bakery situated just off the main drag in historic downtown Stuart. From the moment you step inside, the scent of freshly baked dough and warm butter greets you like a hug. There’s a rich array of sweet treat choices here (all baked fresh every morning), but the star of the show is Sucré’s signature croissants, with fillings ranging from bright lemon-blueberry with almond to decadent Belgian chocolate.

Equally noteworthy are Sucré’s more-thanample cinnamon rolls—a sticky, comforting treat that pairs perfectly with a steaming latte. Savor the sweetness at the spot’s quaint outdoor seating area, or grab a treat to go as you stroll along the nearby Stuart Riverwalk (and work off a few calories). (instagram.com/sucrefrenchbakery) –K.D.L.

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COCKTAIL CONFIDENTIAL

BOOZY

BREW Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this month with an Irish Coffee from Stage in North Palm Beach. You won’t see it listed on the printed menu, but trust: it’s available from their secret offerings upon request. Or whip up a home version for your Paddy Party with this recipe crafted by Claudia Valdez, beverage director for Stage and other restaurants under the Flavor Builders Hospitality Group umbrella. (stagekitchenandbar.com) –K.D.L.

INGREDIENTS

Starting with a preheated, temperedglass coffee mug, add the ingredients in the order listed, topping the glass with a head of whipped cream and dusting it with grated nutmeg to taste.

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LOCAL DINING GUIDE CASTAWAYS GASTROPUB

Named a 2025 Best Of Winner

2025

Chef Jason Stocks presents his creative take on every-

tion,” Castaways serves brews from Florida and around

thing from dry-aged burgers to sourdough pizza in a con-

the world plus a full food menu. (castawaysfla.com)

temporary dining space in Stuart. Sustainability is also a

CHEF’S TABLE This sophisticated New American restaurant in Stuart offers fine wine and seasonal menus in understated, rustic

AMERICAN

digs. (chefstablestuart.com) COLAB KITCHEN 2025

1000 NORTH The Jupiter Lighthouse serves as the backdrop for chef Jason Van Bomel’s global takes on classic dishes.

(1000north.com) BARCELLO

focus: oyster shells are recycled to rebuild local reefs and oyster beds. (districttableandbar.com) DOUBLE ROADS Part restaurant, part music venue, this Jupiter spot has been a fixture for years. Now in a new loca-

Head to this Stuart urban farm with a café serving

tion, the restaurant focuses on barbecue but also

locavore cuisine, plus shop its market for fermented

serves delicious pizzas and flame-broiled burgers.

foods, bread, and more. (colabkitchenfl.com)

(doubleroadsfl.com) DUNE DOG CAFE

COOLINARY Chef Tim Lipman serves soulful American contemporary

Jupiter’s Dune Dog offers a “happy island,” family-friendly,

items and retro comfort fare alongside the immersive bar,

open-air atmosphere with burgers, hot dogs, sandwich-

With pasta selections from pad Thai to rigatoni, and pizza

The Parched Pig, in Palm Beach Gardens.

toppings from ahi tuna and wasabi to prosciutto, Barcel-

(thecoolpig.com)

lo’s menu has something for everyone. (barcellonpb.com)

DISTRICT TABLE & BAR

As a self-proclaimed “Treasure Coast craft beer destina-

THE COOPER

es, and fish. (dunedog.com) FRAZIER CREEK BREWING AND DISTILLING CO. This brewery and distillery in downtown Stuart serves up

Sustainable, environmentally conscious food in a con-

craft beers, plus piña coladas and rum runner slushies,

Love Street’s upscale eatery offers coastal cuisine with a

temporary setting in Palm Beach Gardens. Artisan cock-

and vodka, gin, and rum by the bottle.

Mediterranean flair in the heart of Jupiter.

tails, wines, and microbrews are a major draw at its indoor

(thebeaconjupiter.com)

and outdoor bars. (thecooperrestaurant.com)

BEACON

COOPER’S HAWK WINERY & RESTAURANTS

THE BISTRO

(fraziercreekstuartfla.com) THE GAFFORD Family-run establishment is a local favorite in Stu-

A cozy bistro with a lush and live patio area in Jupiter offer-

A Napa-style tasting room greets diners at this spot in the

2025

ing American eats with a European twist.

Gardens Mall, where dishes like red wine–braised short

prime Revier Ranch ribeye that pays homage to owner

(thebistrojupiter.com)

ribs are listed beside the bin number of its perfect Coo-

Rick Wilson’s grandfather and the steaks they used to

CAFÉ CHARDONNAY Chef-owner Frank Eucalitto has augmented the menu

per’s Hawk wine pairing. (chwinery.com) DAS BEER GARDEN

art. Try the signature “Gafford,” a 20-ounce bone-in

cook together. (thegafford.com) HARRY AND THE NATIVES

at this Palm Beach Gardens mainstay with influences

A bright, spacious taproom in Jupiter offering selections

This long-standing Hobe Sound joint offers a selection

from Latin America and Asia, plus an extensive wine list.

of beer and kombucha, and a small menu of American

of traditional American favorites in a casual atmosphere.

(cafechardonnay.com)

gastropub-style eats. (dascraftbeer.com)

(harryandthenatives.com)

ABOUT THIS GUIDE This list is compiled by our editors as a service to our readers. It is not all-inclusive; we rotate the listings to comply with available space, which means not every establishment appears in every issue.

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TASTE LEFT: A 10-inch Key lime pie from Kirchman Key Lime Co. in Stuart

HIBISCUS STREATERY The owners of Little Moir’s feature market-inspired dish-

BELOW: The Prosciutto Bianca pizza fresh from The Woods Jupiter’s newly installed state-of-theart pizza oven.

wood-fired pizzas, poke bowls, and Autry’s famous fried chicken. (pgaresort.com/dine/honeybelle) HUDSON’S ON THE RIVER At this Stuart spot, enjoy dishes ranging from Island River Ramen to maple-glazed pork belly to pepper-crusted tuna salad. (hudsonontheriver.com) JUNO BEACH CAFE This family-owned restaurant has been serving breakfast and lunch in Juno Beach for more than two decades. (junobeachcafe.com) JUPITER RINALDI’S Stop by this Jupiter deli for breakfast specials, sandwiches, pasta dishes, and protein smoothies. (rinaldisjupiter.com) KITCHEN NORTH A contemporary American brasserie by Matthew Byrne in Palm Beach Gardens features elevated twists on classic dishes. (kitchenpb.com) MANATEE ISLAND BAR & GRILL This Fort Pierce spot offers a variety of options, from seafood to steak to veggie burgers. (manateeislandbar andgrill.com) MRS. SMOKEYS REAL PIT BAR-B-Q Mrs. Smokeys offers authentic pit barbecue and soul food

PI DAY Two Ways You don’t have to be a math whiz to celebrate Pi Day honoring the mathematical constant π (pi). It’s observed on March 14 (3/14) as a nod to pi’s first three digits (3.14). From sweet to savory, here are two ways to join in on the fun.

–Kristen Desmond LeFevre SWEET Key Lime Pie Kirchman Key Lime Co. These pies may just be Stuart’s best-kept sweet secret. Started by sisters (and sixth-generation Floridians) Rachael and Olivia Kirchman in 2024, the brand began as a side hustle. Soon, the duo produced such perfect pies that—even now—demand often outstrips supply. Want to beat the clamoring crowds? Stay tuned to their website and social channels for their next drop (including a much-anticipated Pi Day popup). Or find them regularly stocked at Sunset Sliders in Stuart. Either way, these creamy, tart confections—with just the right crunch and saltiness of crust for balance—are sure to sell out time and again. (kirchmankeylimeco.com)

SAVORY Wood-Fired Pizza The Woods Jupiter To launch its milestone 10-year anniversary, The Woods Jupiter has unveiled a wood-fired pizza menu crafted using a new, state-of-theart Marra Forni brick pizza oven (said to be the same one installed in Tiger Woods’ Jupiter Island home and favored by professional pizzaioli worldwide). Belly up to the pizza bar for a front-row seat of executive chef Luis Castaneda making Neapolitan-style pizzas from scratch—such as the classic Margherita; the trendy Hot Honey Pepperoni with mozzarella, tomato sauce, pepperoni, and a hot honey drizzle; the Buffalo Chicken topped with mozzarella, buffalo cheese sauce, chicken, red onion, and banana pepper rings, served with buffalo sauce and a blue cheese drizzle; or our favorite, the Prosciutto Bianca with mozzarella, white sauce, caramelized onions, basil, arugula, prosciutto, and bacon. (thewoods.tigerwoods.com)

SALTY ZEBRA

SOPHIA’S

in Jupiter. (mrssmokeys.com) THE NEST This waterfront restaurant in Jensen Beach serves locally sourced ingredients, from fresh seafood to expertly grilled steaks. (nestontheriver.com) NEVS BARBECUE A Texas-influenced smoke show, Nevs Barbecue serves up brisket, ribs, and pulled chicken, and more in Palm Beach Gardens. (nevsbarbecue.com) OCEAN REPUBLIC BREWING Stuart’s family-owned-and-operated craft brewery is known for its laid-back lifestyle and local pours. (oceanrepublicbrewing.com) OLD FLORIDA BAR & GRILL Dishes at this Jupiter joint range from seafood and steaks to flatbreads and salads. (oldfloridabarandgrill.com) ONA COASTAL CUISINE Housed at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa, Ona specializes in contemporary coastal cuisine using fresh local ingredients. (onacoastalcuisine.com) OSCEOLA STREET CAFE Enjoy homemade breakfast, baked goods, and sandwiches

MICHAEL ALBANESE

Led by Lindsay Autry, this PGA National restaurant offers

COURTESY OF KIRCHMAN’S KEY LIME CO.

es in Jupiter. (littlemoirsjupiter.com/#hibiscus) HONEYBELLE

at this downtown Stuart café. (osceolastreet.com) PHILLY DOWN SOUTH CAFE Discover Philly cheesesteaks, salads, burgers, and seafood at the café inside Stuart’s Elliott Museum.

This Tequesta outpost serves a blend of traditional Florida

Family-owned neighborhood restaurant in Hobe Sound serv-

(hsmc-fl.com/philly-down-south-cafe)

dishes with a Latin flair. (saltyzebrabistro.com)

ing delicious seafood and meat dishes, flatbreads, plus a raw

PICKLED

SALUTE MARKET

bar. (sophiashobesound.com)

This Fort Pierce restaurant offers late hours and flavorful

Enjoy delicious pours of reasonably priced wines paired with

eats including Wagyu sirloin, duck pot pie, truffle mac and

a fusion of flavors in the form of goat cheese–stuffed dates to

Made-from-scratch dishes, from seafood to steak, are pre-

cheese, and charcuterie boards. (pickledinthefort.com)

midnight turkey pesto sandwiches to braised short rib at this

pared by chef Ron Kerr at this Stuart restaurant.

THE S & S Globally inspired with an emphasis on health, Fort Pierce’s

Palm Beach Gardens market and restaurant. (salute2u.com) SCOOTERS FUN, FOOD & SPIRITS

SOUTH FORK KITCHEN & BAR

(southforkkitchenandbar.com) SOUTHERN PIG & CATTLE CO.

S&S café and wine bar offers plenty of wholesome vegan

Scooters has been an unfussy local favorite in Hobe Sound

Stop by this Stuart spot for steaks and barbecue favorites, in

options. (facebook.com/thesstakeout)

for decades. (scootersfunfoodandspirits.com)

addition to a large salad bar (southernpigandcattlecompany.

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This warehouse–style eatery in Fort Pierce offers a wide se-

Experience the sensational flavors of an award-winning in-

lection of beers as well as appetizers and dinner eats from

ternational wine list and a seasonally inspired menu in Palm

Upscale American bistro in Stuart featuring tapas and small

the pizza kitchen. (sailfishbrewingco.com)

Beach Gardens. (seasons52.com)

plates. (spritzcitybistro.com)

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STACK BURGER & BOURBON 2025

HOKKAIDO SUSHI & STEAK HOUSE

BUNK HOUSE COFFEE BAR

A Stuart spot serving up inventive burgers using lo-

Japanese steak house in Palm City offering typical Asian eats

Formerly a bunkhouse that sheltered WWII soldiers, this

cally sourced, quality meats, plus top-notch bour-

as well as extravagant sushi boats and hibachi dinners. (hok-

plant-based café in Jensen Beach offers acai bowls, fresh-

kaidopalmcity.com)

bons (stack772.com)

baked goods, and great coffee. (bunkhousecoffeebar.com)

HONG KONG WOK N GRILL

STAGE Chef Pushkar Marathe’s restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens

This Chinese restaurant puts a modern twist on classic dish-

features dishes like as duck confit rolls, fish in Bengali

es in Jupiter. (hongkongwokngrill.com)

sauce, and wood-grilled Spanish octopus.(stagepga.com) THE TALK:HOUSE This restaurant is situated just off Dixie Highway in Stuart and offers great happy hour deals and a menu with something for everyone. (talkhousestuart.com) TAP 42 CRAFT KITCHEN & BAR This restaurant in the Gardens Mall features American eats, cocktails, and craft beer. (tap42.com)

KABUKI

This waterfront bar and grill in Tequesta serves up fresh favorites and will even cook your catch. (tiki52tequesta.com) TOMMY BAHAMA MARLIN BAR Palm Beach Gardens’ Marlin Bar in the Gardens Mall offers shareable and locally sourced food and signature cocktails.

Opt for the six-course high English tea at this Stuart spot, or

fers traditional and modern sushi.(kabukiwpb.com)

order from an à la carte selection of teas, tea sandwiches,

KRUA THAI RESTAURANT Authentic Thai dishes served family-style in an eclectically themed restaurant in Stuart. (kruathaiofstuart.com) NITROGEN BAR GRILL AND SUSHI Impeccable sushi rolls, innovative hot dishes, and one of JuP.F. CHANG’S

scones, and tea cookies. (diamondtearoom.com) GILBERT’S COFFEE BAR 2025

Enjoy coffee, cheese boards, smoothies, and more at locations in Port Salerno and Sunset Bay.

(gilbertscoffeebar.com) GOOGAN COFFEE With locations in downtown Stuart and northern Stuart,

A family-friendly chain in the Gardens Mall offering Chinese

this veteran-owned shop serves locally roasted coffee, tea,

and Asian fare. (pfchangs.com)

espresso, natural energy drinks, and mouth-watering food.

PEI WEI

(gilbertscoffeebar.com)

Health-centric pan-Asian food served in a casual setting with PHO DELI

IMPORTICO’S BAKERY CAFÉ This Stuart bakery specializes in pastries and breads, plus sandwiches and coffee. (importicosbakerycafe.com)

This rooftop bar in Jupiter offers views of the lighthouse and

Authentic Vietnamese restaurant with a counter-service

inlet. The small-plates menu features Basque-inspired bites

option and traditional dishes ranging from pho to bahn mi.

and an extensive wine and beer list. (topsidejupiter.com)

Locations in Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie. (phodelipsl.com) RAMEN HANA

WAXIN’S

baked goods. (facebook.com/coffeebarbluedoor)

For an intimate night out, this Palm Beach Gardens spot of-

locations in Stuart and Palm Beach Gardens. (peiwei.com)

(tommybahama.com) TOPSIDE AT THE BEACON

Quaint downtown Stuart coffee shop serving bistro fare and DIAMOND TEA ROOM & BISTRO

piter’s best burgers. (nitrogenbrasserie.com)

TIKI 52

COFFEE BAR BLUE DOOR

PERK COFFEE HOUSE 2025

This Tequesta café serves specialty drinks and a menu with vegan options. (perkcoffeetequesta.com)

THE ROASTED RECORD COFFEE & VINYL

Palm Beach Gardens’ Swedish-American restaurant offers

Ramen that warms the mouth and soul, with locations in

A coffee roaster, café, and vinyl record store, this Stuart fa-

unique seating areas. Go for fine dining in the chef’s room,

Stuart and Port St. Lucie. (ramenhana.com)

vorite has 11 local craft beers on tap, plus a variety of both

or get cozy in the casual living room. (waxins.com) THE WOODS Located at Harbourside Place in Jupiter, this is golfer Tiger Woods’ flagship restaurant. Refuel on dishes like lamb with

SACHI SUSHI ASIAN FUSION 2025

A contemporary space in Stuart offering sushi plus Thai and pho selections. (sachisushirestaurant.com)

SEOUL GARDEN

With locations in Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens, this coffee shop offers a traditional drink menu, breakfast items,

an espresso rub and chocolate cherry gastrique, or grab a

Korean establishment serving kimbap, short rib, han-sik, bi-

cigar and a drink to unwind. (thewoods.tigerwoods.com)

bim-bop, and more. (seoulgardenkoreancuisine.com)

YARD HOUSE

white and red wines. (roastedrecord.com) SUBCULTURE COFFEE

SUSHI BY BOU

smoothies, and acai bowls. (subculturecoffee.com) TEAPOTS & TREASURES CAFÉ Juno Beach teahouse with a selection of teas and beverages

Known for its plentiful tap options, Yard House in Palm Beach

At PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, enjoy a tradi-

served by the pot, plus a menu including sandwiches, soups,

Gardens offers an array of hearty American entrées.

tional omakase sushi experience. (sushibybou.com)

and salads. (teapotsandtreasurescafe.com)

(yardhouse.com)

SUSHI JO

ASIAN

Thai foods and Asian-inspired desserts. (sushijo.com) ASIAN CHAO

THAI LOTUS Stunning sushi and Thai dishes make Thai Lotus a can’t-miss

ter takeout in Jensen Beach. (asianchao.com)

at any of its three locations in Jupiter, Tequesta, and North

Enjoy Asian fusion cuisine from steaks and sushi to spare ribs and carpaccio in Jupiter. (asianfin.net) ASIAN SPICE BISTRO This eatery in Jensen Beach specializes in Thai recipes, and

Palm Beach. (thailotusflorida.com) UNCLE JOE’S CHINESE RESTAURANT

bagels served fresh from a custom wood-fired oven. (bagelboyzstuart.com) BENGAL TIGER THAI CUISINE This vibrant celebration of Thai cuisine and culture in

The casual Palm Beach Gardens spot offers a wide selection

Stuart brings the rich flavors and traditions of Thailand

of classic Chinese food items like lo mein, spring rolls, and

straight to your tummy. (facebook.com/bengaltigerthai

dim sum. (unclejoeschinesefood.com)

cuisine) BROTHERS Q

beautiful sushi platter and boats. (asianspicebistro.com) BANGKOK BAY

CAFÉS

High-quality Thai fare and sushi served at a great price in Stuart. (bangkokbaybbk.com) BASIL GARDEN

BAGEL BOYZ Swing by this Stuart-based food truck for New York–style

Mix and match Chinese favorites from this buffet-style counASIAN FIN

FOOD TRUCKS

The Jupiter outpost of Joseph Clark’s sushi restaurant chain offers a large selection of classic sushi options as well as hot

2025

Barbecue doesn’t get much better than Brothers Q in Stuart. Try the Sunday smoked wings, three-

cheese smoked mac, or brisket sandwich. (facebook.

3 BARISTAS

com/brothersq.bbq)

Locally beloved, cozy Thai eatery with locations in Stuart and

Organic coffee, beans by the pound, plus smoothies and

Palm City. (fromtherestaurant.com/basil-garden)

café fare like quiches, sandwiches, and various baked

Located across from Stuart Beach, Ital Bowls offers or-

goods abound at this Stuart favorite. (3baristasorganic.

ganic acai bowls and cookies, smoothies, and coffees for

com)

a post-beach bite. Nutritious add-ons include spirulina,

BENIHANA Grab dinner and a show at this Stuart hibachi restaurant as tableside chefs prepare Japanese dishes. (benihana.com) BLACKBIRD MODERN ASIAN

ANGRY MOON CAFÉ AND WINE BAR Enjoy dishes prepared with high-quality ingredients as you

ITAL BOWLS

CBD oil, bee pollen, and more. (italbowls.com) QC EXPRESS

Modern restaurant in Jupiter serving traditional Chinese-

sip on a selection of wines and coffee in the heart of Palm

Owner and chef Jeff Goldstein brings his Rockville, Mary-

American mainstays like Peking duck plus creative libations.

Beach Gardens. (angrymooncafe.com)

land roots to this Hobe Sound restaurant on wheels that

(blackbirdmodernasian.com) HOKKAIDO HIBACHI & SUSHI

BOMBOLONI BAKERY CAFÉ Authentic Italian bakery and café in Jensen Beach offering

ships in steamed blue crabs weekly. (thequietcrab.com) SUNSET SLIDERS FOOD TRUCK

Enjoy dinner at this Jupiter hibachi grill or savor fresh fare

pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads, and coffee.

Delicious, Instagram-worthy sliders and sides with veg-

from Japan at the sushi bar. (hokkaidohibachi.com)

(bombolonibakery.com)

etarian options in Golden Gate. (sunsetsliders.com)

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TASTE TACO TRUCK OF STUART

IRISH

Tasty Mexican fare that’s quick and convenient in Stuart.

MCCARTHY’S IRISH PUB

TAQUERIA SOLAVINO 2

Stop by this market in North Palm Beach to shop for imported grocery items, pick up a dessert from the bakery, or enjoy

Take it to-go or eat at a stool by the truck. (tacotruckof stuart.com)

DORIS ITALIAN MARKET & BAKERY

This Tequesta favorite serves classic Irish comfort food like

a meal prepared in-house. (dorismarket.com) DRIFT KITCHEN & BAR

Authentic Mexican tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas,

chicken pot pie, shepherd’s pie, and fish and chips in a fun

Located at Hutchinson Shores Resort in Jensen Beach, this

gorditas, and a wide selection of meat options in Stuart.

and festive pub atmosphere. (mccarthyspub.net)

spot features fresh seafood and Italian specialties, brick

(instagram.com/taqueriasolavino2)

FRENCH/CREOLE 11 MAPLE STREET

PADDY MAC’S IRISH RESTAURANT For nearly 30 years, this Emerald Isle–inspired spot in Palm Beach Gardens has offered tried-and-true Irish dishes, plus

Chef Erik Pettersen uses the finest-quality ingredients avail-

ness (paddymacirishpub.com)

able at his Tequesta restaurant, including imported extra vir-

ITALIAN

Chef Michael Perrin prepares his plates with locally sourced

18 SEMINOLE STREET ITALIAN BISTRO

Traditional French cooking served waterfront in the heart of

Inside this quaint, historic building in Stuart lies one of the

Jupiter Yacht Club Marina. (cafedesartistesfrenchbistro.com)

area’s most romantic atmospheres. All meals are made to order and crafted with top-quality, local seasonal ingredients.

This charming restaurant located in the historic Stuart post

(facebook.com/eighteenssi)

office arcade specializes in French casual fine dining with a

AH-BEETZ NEW HAVEN PIZZA

speakeasy vibe. (grandemartier.com) LE MOLIÈRE Be transported to Paris by way of this North Palm Beach gem that serves authentic sandwiches, salads, pastries, and more. (lemoliere.us)

This chain with locations in North Palm Beach and Port St.

more in a cozy French setting. (parisintown.com) THE PARISIAN RESTAURANT & WINE BAR Exclusive French wines and classics like coq au vin served in a relaxing ambience in Jupiter. (theparisianrestaurant.com) VOODOO BAYOU This spot in Palm Beach Gardens offers Cajun biscuits, fried chicken, gator bites, and more. (voodoobayou.com)

GERMAN Enjoy traditional German and American fare in Jensen Beach. (the-hoffmann.com) SCHNITZEL HAUS

BALDINO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Family-run eatery in Tequesta serving pasta dishes, pizza, and Philly cheesesteaks. (baldinositalianrestaurant.com) THE BRICK OVEN PIZZA COMPANY

BUONASERA RISTORANTE Classic Northern Italian dishes in Jupiter. The stellar wine list

trées, dosas, biryani, and special platters. (bollytwist.com) Meaning “cardamom” in Sanskrit, this Palm Beach Gardens

Palm Beach Gardens. Find your favorite pasta entrée from more than two dozen options, or opt for a chicken- or fishbased dish. (giovannisristorante.net) GRANDE’S BELLA CUCINA

(grandesflorida.com) THE GROVE, PIZZA, CUCINA, WINE, MARKET & CHARCUTERIE

accompanies the deft and elegant cooking of chef Leonardo

Hobe Sound’s only Wine Spectator Award winner, The

Cuomo. (buonaserajupiter1993.com)

Grove offers Italian dishes like charcuterie boards and classic

2025

Located in Stuart, Carmela’s offers a diverse wine list, gourmet brick oven pizza, and classic Italian dishes.

CARMINE’S COAL FIRED PIZZA

(carminescfp.com) CARMINE’S LA TRATTORIA Carmine’s waterfront ambience in Palm Beach Gardens

ELA CURRY & COCKTAILS

Experience old-world Italian fare in a quaint bistro setting in

sourcing its ingredients from local farmers and fishermen.

pizzacompany.com)

coal-fired oven, producing a perfectly crispy crust.

This Stuart spot offers an array of Indian and Indo-Chinese

ricotta cheesecake. (giordiusa.com) GIOVANNI’S

Farm-to-table Italian restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens

This casual Jupiter restaurant cooks its pizzas in a 900-degree

cuisine, including tandoori dishes, meat and vegetarian en-

politan fare is worth a visit to Jensen Beach. (gigisitalian.com) GIORDI

trées in a moody setting, complete with a bar. (thebrickoven

sauerbraten in Hobe Sound. (schnitzelhaushobesound.com)

BOLLY TWIST

With recipes passed down through generations, Gigi’s Nea-

This Palm City spot serves brick oven pizzas and Italian en-

and German favorites like potato pancakes, schnitzel, and

INDIAN

fresh to order. (fantinisapizza.com) GIGI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Save room for dessert, including triple chocolate cake and

ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA

(carmelaspizza.com)

Chef Lenh offers an exciting menu featuring American fusion

This Stuart joint offers old-school Italian soul food cooked

This family-run restaurant in Stuart serves Italian classics.

CARMELA’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA & WINE BAR

THE HOFFMANN

STYLE APIZZA

and overall chewiness. (ah-beetz.com)

favorites like meatballs and coal-fired pizzas. (acfp.com)

This Palm Beach Gardens spot offers pastries, crepes, and

a variety of olives and aged Italian cheeses. (evoitalian.com)

Lucie bakes Neopolitan-style pies prized for their crispy crust

Anthony’s location in Palm Beach Gardens impresses with

PARIS IN TOWN

gin olive oil, San Marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, and FANTINI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & NEW HAVEN

produce and humanely raised meats. (elevenmaple.com)

LA GRANDE MARTIER

blue crab–crusted grouper. (driftkitchenandbar.com) EVO ITALIAN

homemade Irish scones and perfectly poured pints of GuinFrench country meets Florida at this Jensen Beach restaurant.

CAFÉ DES ARTISTES

oven pizzas, housemade pasta, and house specialties like

is a perfect backdrop for an Italian fine dining experience. (carmineslatrattoria.com) CASA BELLA

pasta. (thegrovehobesound.com) IAN & KYE’S PIZZA Family-owned, Chicago-style pizza served with passion for more than 15 years in Jensen Beach. (iankyespizza.com) IL PROFESSORE Chef Riccardo Faiella’s restaurant in the middle of Tequesta is an authentic Italian find. (ilprofessoreitalianrestaurant.com) LA FORCHETTA 2025

This family-owned gem in Stuart is home to a selection of gourmet pasta including lobster ravioli, penne

alla vodka, and gnocchi Capri. Plus, hand-tossed pizza pies served in a warm setting by attentive staff. (laforchetta.net) LA MASSERIA

This Stuart restaurant combines northern and southern Ital-

Inspired by Puglia’s ancient farmhouses, La Masseria brings

ian cuisine under one roof. (casabellastuart.com)

a taste of Italy from its original location in the heart of Man-

CASA DEL VINO

hattan to Palm Beach Gardens. (lamasseriapbg.com) LIMONCELLO RISTORANTE

restaurant helmed by Pushkar Marathe features traditional

This Hobe Sound concept restaurant by Silvia and Franco

thali along with Indian street foods. (elacurrykitchen.com)

Mininni creates daily menus for dinner events and wine tast-

Upscale Italian restaurant serving fresh pastas made in-

ings. (instagram.com/casadelvinolifestyle)

house daily, meats, seafood, and celebrated Italian classics.

NAMASTE GRILL Nepalese and Indian cuisine inside a contemporary space in the heart of downtown Stuart. (namastegrillstuart.com) TAJ INDIAN

CASA MIA TRATTORIA & PIZZERIA Featuring authentic Italian recipes made with quality ingredients, this Jupiter classic offers a strong wine selection, a lively

The extensive wine list features selections to complement every dish. (limoncellopbg.com) LUNA ITALIAN CUISINE

Curries steal the show at this Port St. Lucie establishment

happy hour, and rotating specials keep regulars coming back.

A local favorite and downtown Stuart landmark offering in-

that offers a wide range of cultural favorites in addition to

(casamiajupiter.com)

door and outdoor seating as well as sidewalk window ser-

vegan and Halal foods. (tajpsl.com) ZEERA INDIAN

DIVINO RISTORANTE ITALIANO Divino’s old-world authenticity raises the bar on flavorful sea-

vice. (lunadowntownstuart.com) LYNORA’S

This relaxed North Palm Beach restaurant features a menu of

food, soups, salads, and fresh pasta dishes, as well as ample

traditional Indian dishes plus a host of vegan and vegetarian

poultry, veal, and beef entrées at its Palm Beach Gardens lo-

2025

options. (zeerapga.com)

cation. (divinoitalianrestaurantfl.com)

Beach Gardens, and Jupiter. (lynoras.com)

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MARIO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

PORT SAINT WICH

Long-standing casual dining joint serving Italian classics in

Cuban café in Port St. Lucie specializing in sandwiches, des-

generous portions in Stuart. (mariositaliandining.com)

serts, and Cuban coffee. (portsaintlucierestaurant.com)

MICHELINA’S

SABOR LATINO RESTAURANT

MEXICAN AVOCADO CANTINA

Modern take on classic Italian dishes and a friendly staff at

This Palm Beach Gardens spot offer dishes from South and

The latest venture from chef Julien Gremaud of Avocado

this family-owned Stuart restaurant. (michelinasrest.com)

Central America. (saborlatinorestaurants.com)

Grill, Avocado Cantina serves up dishes with a Mexican

NICK & JOHNNY’S OSTERIA

MEDITERRANEAN

Enjoy classic Italian dishes and pizzas in Juno Beach, along with plenty of seafood options. (nickandjohnnysosteria.com) PEPE & SALE Expect modern Italian dishes with a focused wine list inside a bistro-like Stuart setting. (pepe-sale.com) PORTOBELLO CUCINA ITALIANA This Jupiter restaurant offers top-notch hospitality and authentic Italian cooking. (portobellojupiter.com) PORTOFINO BISTRO MEDITERRANEO Featuring Italian fare with Spanish influences in Juno Beach, Portofino offers dishes like grilled calamari with sherry pepper vinaigrette and garlic shrimp. (portofinobistrofl.com) PREZZO

ARA

Located at Jupiter’s Harbourside Place, Calaveras Cantina

Southern Mediterranean–inspired dishes served in an elegant ambience in Jupiter. (arajupiter.com) FERNANDO’S DOCKSIDE GRILLE

wood-fired pizza and a handful of classics locals have grown to love over the years. (eatprezzo.com) PROSECCO CAFÉ Palm Beach Gardens’ Prosecco Café delivers contemporary

Immerse yourself in the Mexican culture with authentic Mexican fare at this Jupiter spot. (elfogoncitorestaurant.

THE GREAT GREEK MEDITERRANEAN GRILL This Greek chain’s Palm Beach Gardens outpost offers all the classic Greek cravings and sides. (thegreatgreekgrill.com) LĪLA COASTAL MEDITERRANEAN Offering a Mediterranean dishes with a modern Asian twist, (lilajupiter.com) LUSO PORTUGUESE GRILLE Portuguese outpost in Port St. Lucie with a focus on seafood.

Italian fare. (ruffinos.net) TAVOLENA RESTAURANT At this Jupiter location, enjoy Italian cuisine prepared by chef

2025

Mexican street-style food in Jupiter, plus a bar stocked with fresh juices, tequila, and cocktails.

(papichulotacos.com) PUEBLO VIEJO fare and drinks with two locations in Port St. Lucie and one

2025

Laz and Anna Chasomeris bring their Greek mother’s family recipes to life at this Mediterranean eatery in

in Fort Pierce. (puebloviejofl.com) RANCHO CHICO

Jupiter. (managreekfusion.com)

Enjoy margaritas and Mexican cuisine offered in a vibrant

NIMO COASTAL MEDITERRANEAN

cantina with booth seating plus colorful wall art at loca-

2025

Partners Mohamed Alkassar and chef Niven Patel have reimagined this popular Tequesta spot into a pizzeria.

(nimoeats.com) PORT BARNA Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with an American and Spanish twist in Jensen Beach. (portbarna.com) SPIRO’S TAVERNA

Michael Rolchigo with recipes inspired by his Italian grand-

2025

mother. (tavolena.com) TUTTO FRESCO

(mr-jalapeno.com) PAPICHULO TACOS

A family-owned local chain restaurant offering Mexican

(bestfloridapizza.com) This family-owned Port St. Lucie restaurant boasts authentic

Authentic Mexican cuisine with bold flavors in Stuart.

MANA GREEK FUSION

crust pizza topped with unique sauces and cut into squares.

RUFFINO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND PIZZERIA

com) MR. JALAPEÑO COCINA MEXICANA

(lusogrille.info)

(proseccocafe.com) A “real” taste of Chicago pizza in Stuart, Pusateri’s offers thin

corn, enchiladas, and churros. (calaverascantina.com) EL FOGONCITO

guese cuisine in Port St. Lucie. (fernandosdocksidegrille.com)

sustainable cuisine with Mediterranean and Asian accents.

PUSATERI’S CHICAGO PIZZA

provides a festive setting for Mexican staples like street

Chef Fernando Dovale whips up Mediterranean and Portu-

don’t miss the sushi and crudo bar at this Tequesta spot.

Burt Rapoport’s Italian eatery in Palm Beach Gardens serves

flair in Palm Beach Gardens. (avocadocantina.com) CALAVERAS CANTINA

tions in Stuart and Tequesta. (ranchochicoflorida.com) ROCCO’S TACOS & TEQUILA BAR Every day is Cinco de Mayo at Rocco Mangel’s high-energy Mexican-themed eatery in Palm Beach Gardens. (roccostacos.com) SONORA EATS Stop by this family-owned business hailing from Her-

Greek-American fare like gyros and sandwiches, along

mosillo in Sonora, Mexico. The Fort Pierce outpost offers

with beer and wine, in a casual Port St. Lucie setting.

quick-serve tacos and burritos, Sonora-style hot dogs,

(spirostaverna.com)

plus homemade tortillas daily. (sonoraeats.com)

An elegant Italian restaurant in Port St. Lucie upmarket entrées, steaks, and a full bar. (tuttofrescopsl.com)

LATIN AMERICAN/CUBAN

Cheech’s Baked Chilaquiles at Colab Kitchen

CEVICHE ARIGATO A cross between Peruvian and Japanese cuisines, this thirdgeneration spot in Lake Park offers tapas, ceviches, and classic dishes like lomo saltado. (cevichearigato.com) COPACABANA CUBAN CUISINE Family-owned restaurant in Jupiter that blends Cuban and Caribbean cuisines. (copacabanacubancuisine.com) LA ESQUINA GUATEMALTECA This Jupiter restaurant serves up authentic and delicious Guatemalan cuisine. (facebook.com/laesquina208) MERVIS’ CAFÉ & GRILL This Fort Pierce spot doubles as a U.S. Postal Service contract unit while serving Cuban sandwiches, sweet plantains, croquettes, and empanadas. (merviscafe.com) THE MOFONGO KING This outpost in Port St. Lucie is known for its namesake mofongo—a dish packed with fried plantains plus shrimp,

Try classic plates like leche de tigre (diced fish, marinated in ceviche broth) and chaufa (Peruvian fried rice served with sesame seeds, veggies, and protein) at this Jupiter restaurant. (facebook.com/peruwokcuisine)

LAURRIE WOOD

tostones, and more. (facebook.com/themofongoking) PERU WOK

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TASTE TACO CHULA Try a range of informal Mexican dishes in the colorful indoor

Prime roasted bone marrow at Lewis Steakhouse

dining area or outside on the patio in Palm Beach Gardens.

Customize your tacos and burritos, from the filling to the toppings. (tacochula.com) TACO DIVE Open late at two locations in Fort Pierce and one in Port St. Lucie, Taco Dive offers craft beers with its homemade Mexican fare featuring fresh ingredients. (tacodive.com) TACO SHACK 2025

With a menu offering over 100 types of tequila, Taco Shack’s margarita list is sure to please. Pair the yummy

sips with gourmet tacos and other bites at two locations in Jupiter and Stuart. (taco-shack.com) TAKO TIKI Visit Tako Tiki in Jensen Beach for craft cocktails, nightly live music, and a menu of small plates, sandwiches, and salads (plus the namesake tacos). (takotiki.net) TAQUERIA LOS MEXICANOS

art. (taquerialosmexicanos.com) TAQUERIA MONTANO’S This Port St. Lucie restaurant offers small plates of Mexican fare for a quick bite of comfort food. (taqueriamontano.com)

SEAFOOD 12A BUOY Wide array of dishes in a casual Fort Pierce setting, leaving both stomachs and wallets happy. (12abuoy.com) BASIN SEAFOOD MARKET & KITCHEN Fresh seafood on ice is available for purchase as well as dining options and charming outdoor and indoor seating

in

Stuart.

(facebook.com/p/basin-seafood-market-

kitchen-100063573760532) BLUE POINTE BAR AND GRILL Dock your boat and have a little fun on the land with live mu-

ALISSA DRAGUN

Authentic Mexican food and setting, offering breakfast, tacos, sandwiches, salads, seafood, and house dinners in Stu-

CONCHY JOE’S SEAFOOD

Perched on the Earman River in North Palm Beach, Frigate’s

Feast or the Bahamian-inspired conch salad in Jensen Beach.

lets you dine alfresco on fresh catches like snapper, grouper,

(conchyjoes.com) COOL’A FISHBAR

Opened by Jupiter surfers as a sandwich shop in 2004, Gua-

cally sourced seafood dishes. (coolafishbar.com)

nabanas has become an institution in northern Palm Beach

CRABBY’S A no-frills seafood house in Port Salerno known for crabs by the pound, an array of local catches, and music performances. (instagram.com/crabbys_port_salerno) CRABBY’S DOCKSIDE Enjoy fresh catches like stuffed grouper and hogfish snapper,

from flatbreads to handhelds to a divine selection of desserts

plus other entrées including pasta, pizza, and more, in Fort

at this Tequesta spot. (bluepointebarandgrill.com)

Pierce. (crabbysdocksideftpierce.com) CRAWDADDY’S

A casual environment with locations in Palm Beach Gardens

Every day is Mardi Gras at Crawdaddy’s in Jensen Beach,

and Stuart, offering seafood favorites like wood-grilled lob-

where Cajun-Creole cuisine reigns supreme.

ster and rainbow trout with just the right amount of kick.

(crawdaddysjensenbeach.com);

(bonefishgrill.com); CAPTAIN CHARLIE’S REEF GRILL

DIVE BAR

locals. (captaincharliesreefgrillfl.com)

(divebarrestaurant.com) DOLPHIN BAR & SHRIMP HOUSE

A casual Jupiter eatery with traditional New England seafood

A waterfront retreat in Jensen Beach with river views and a

dishes like lobster rolls and clam chowder.

wide-ranging menu featuring seafood selections, wood-

(chowderheadsusa.com)

grilled meats, and homestyle specials. (dolphinbar.com) FIREFIN GRILL

From New England clam chowder to shrimp Parmesan, this

Located on the marina in Palm Beach Gardens’ Harbour

Fort Pierce eatery delivers affordable seafood to every table.

Financial Center, Firefin features award-winning sushi, fine-

(facebook.com/chucksseafood)

aged steaks, and craft cocktails. (firefingrill.com) FOOD SHACK Come to this Jupiter favorite for some of the freshest

tures a menu offering hearty servings of pasta, seafood,

2025

and meat; live entertainment; and a buzzing mojito bar.

Head next door to Maxi’s Lineup after for live music and beer.

(cobbs-landing.com) COD & CAPERS SEAFOOD MARKET AND CAFÉ

vors, the menu at this Tequesta spot is as diverse as it is delicious at this casual, beachy eatery. (hogsnappersshackandsushi.com) JETTY’S WATERFRONT RESTAURANT The stunning views overlooking the Jupiter Lighthouse paired with fresh seafood make Jetty’s a perennial winner. (jettysjupiter.com) JUMBY BAY ISLAND GRILL In the heart of downtown Abacoa in Jupiter, this restaurant is friendly patio, and a relaxed beach house feel.

surrounding a large saltwater aquarium.

This quality waterfront dining experience in Fort Pierce fea-

With its fusion of Latin, Caribbean, and Eastern Pacific fla-

known for tropical-inspired dishes, generous cocktails, a dog-

sandwiches, or salads at this casual favorite of Juno Beach

COBB’S LANDING

tails, and live music. (guanabanas.com) HOG SNAPPERS

along the Jupiter Riverwalk or sit at the open-air bar

2025

CHUCK’S SEAFOOD

County for its lush, tropical setting, Caribbean cuisine, cock-

Dine on the water at the Jupiter Yacht Club Marina

Sip cocktails and wine at the bar or enjoy seafood tacos,

CHOWDER HEADS

mahi-mahi, and more. (frigatesnpb.com) GUANABANAS

This tropical grill in Palm Beach Gardens serves fresh and lo-

sic seven days a week. Enjoy great food selections ranging

BONEFISH GRILL

FRIGATE’S WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL

Dive into fresh seafood items such as Conchy’s Seafood

and most creatively prepared seafood in the area.

(littlemoirsfoodshack.com) FRESH CATCH SEAFOOD GRILL

(jumbybayislandgrill.com) JUNO BEACH FISH HOUSE Seafood and fresh catches get a Florida and Caribbean twist at this mosaic-filled spot with indoor and outdoor seating in Juno Beach. (junobeachfishhouse.com) KE’E GRILL Sit at the bamboo bar at this Juno Beach favorite for drinks or enjoy seafood, steak, and chops among the tropical Hawaiian-inspired decor. (keegrilljunobeach.com) KING NEPTUNE Serving the finest seafood soups, salads, and dishes, Port Salerno’s King Neptune lives up to its reputation of knowing how to “talk fresh, local seafood.” (facebook.com/kingneptunestuart) KYLE G’S PRIME SEAFOOD & STEAKS 2025

Eclectic, seafood-centric menu that blends the fresh-

A daily market and restaurant in one, North Palm Beach’s Cod

Owner Eric Olson guarantees the freshest of seafood dishes

& Capers sells fresh fish to bring home or to enjoy in-house.

and a raw oyster bar at this Stuart spot.

selections in Jensen Beach. Plus, premium cuts of meat—all

(codandcapers.com)

(freshcatchstuart.com)

with stunning water views. (kylegseafood.com)

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LATITUDES

THIRSTY TURTLE SEAGRILL

PETER’S STEAKHOUSE

Concentrating on a journey of the ocean’s best flavors, Lati-

Enjoy fresh fish, bar eats, and brews at this busy Juno Beach

Fine wines and sides like Pete’s Famous Hash Browns and

tudes is Jupiter Beach Resort’s signature restaurant. (opal

watering hole while watching the big game or playing a round

fried shoestring onions accompany the dry-aged steaks at

collection.com/jupiter-beach/restaurants/latitudes)

of pool. (thirstyturtlefl.com)

this long-standing steak house in historic downtown Jensen

LEFTOVERS CAFE

TIDEHOUSE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT

Beach. (peterssteakhouse.com) RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

Grab a craft beer or glass of wine while enjoying the daily

Dine from the second floor overlooking Stuart’s Harborage

catch or other seafood dishes in Jupiter. (leftoverscafe.com)

Yacht Club & Marina. Expansive views span from the St. Lu-

This renowned steak house serves up classics at Jupiter’s

cie River to the Roosevelt Bridge. Fresh Florida seafood pur-

Harbourside Place, including prime cuts and delicious sides.

Enjoy Gulf Coast cuisine, with a raw oyster bar and

chased from local fishermen, plus flatbreads, prime rib, and

(ruthschris.com)

fresh fish and shellfish in the heart of Jupiter.

more. (tidehouse.com)

LUCKY SHUCK OYSTER BAR & TAPHOUSE 2025

(luckyshuckjupiter.com) NEW ENGLAND FISH MARKET & RESTAURANT

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN/HEALTHY

TOMMY BAHAMA RESTAURANT The famed sportswear retailer translates its relaxed, island

Fresh and flavorful seafood is available for purchase in this

sensibility to lunch, dinner, and happy hour at Jupiter’s Har-

market or as a classic meal in the restaurant with locations in

bourside Place. Enjoy fresh seafood, regional produce, and

Jensen Beach and Palm City. (newenglandfish.net)

handcrafted cocktails in the dining room or alfresco.

2025

(tommybahama.com/restaurants/jupiter)

laxed, beachy environment with locations in Jupiter, Te-

ON THE EDGE BAR & GRILL Cocktails, seafood dishes, and bar-and-grill favorites enjoyed

THE TWISTED TUNA

waterfront with Fort Pierce sunset views—what’s not to love?

Delectable sushi rolls, seafood dishes, a raw bar, and more

(ontheedgebarandgrill.com)

shine at this Jupiter spot. (thetwistedtuna.com)

PIRATE’S LOFT AT PIRATE’S COVE RESORT & MARINA The food rivals the fantastic views of the marina in Stuart.

U-TIKI BEACH

a bowl, this local chain offers your choice of bases, proteins, veggies, add-ons, and sauces at locations in Jupiter

and views of the lighthouse from the buzzing bar. Its casual

housepbg.com) RIVERWALK CAFE AND OYSTER BAR A top stop for fresh-caught seafood and drinks in Port St.

menu includes Caribbean seafood, lobster rolls, sushi rolls, oysters, and wings. (utikibeach.com) WATERWAY CAFE

eaters can experience chef Harvey Gonzalez’s delicious creations in a warm and friendly setting.

terway in Palm Beach Gardens. (waterwaycafe.com)

(christopherskitchenfl.com)

STEAK HOUSES

walkoysterbar.com)

FIRST WATCH Grab breakfast, brunch, or lunch from this health-minded café chain with locations in Jupiter and Stuart.

THE BUTCHER’S CLUB

Serving fresh seafood, chops, and steaks with Stuart sunset

Check out chef Jeremy Ford’s steak house at the PGA Na-

views plus live music seven days a week.

tional Resort in Palm Beach Gardens. Succulent cuts of meat

(thesailorsreturn.com)

are served in an elegant atmosphere. (pgaresort.com/dine/

This small Jensen Beach fish house with a thatched-roof

More than just a vegan restaurant, Christopher’s is a Palm

and restaurant to watch the sunset on the Intracoastal Wa-

and see why the venue fills up so quickly every night. (river

SAUDER’S LANDING

and Palm Beach Gardens. (bolay.com) CHRISTOPHER’S KITCHEN Beach Gardens gathering place where health-conscious

Come in the evening for a seat at the newly renovated bar

Lucie. Try the oyster stew and lobster ravioli, two favorites,

SAILOR’S RETURN

Stuart. (3natives.com) BOLAY KITCHEN

sand beach, open-air dining, an entertainment stage,

the extensive menu. (piratescoveresort.com)

Intracoastal Waterway and features a chic tiki bar. (theriver

questa, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and

Focused on healthy ingredients and bold flavors served in

2025

The Palm Beach Gardens outpost of BrickTop’s overlooks the

Florida health chain offering smoothies, acai bowls, salads, bagels, wraps, juices, and shots in a re-

This waterfront restaurant in Jupiter boasts a tropical

From salads to seafood, there is something for everyone on THE RIVER HOUSE

3 NATIVES

the-butchers-club) THE CAPITAL GRILLE

(firstwatch.com) FRUITS & ROOTS VEGAN CAFE 2025

This 100 percent plant-based spot in Stuart offers cold-pressed juices, smoothies, juice shots, oat

bowls, salads, and sandwiches, all made with locally harvested ingredients. (fruitsandrootsvegancafe.com)

patio and dining room features fresh-caught seafood like its

This successful, upscale chain with a location in Palm Beach

famous crab cakes. (sauderslanding.com)

Gardens offers classic steak house fare, complemented by a

This counter-service restaurant in North Palm Beach pro-

remarkably well-trained staff and stellar wine portfolio.

vides healthy alternatives including vegetarian, vegan,

(thecapitalgrille.com)

and gluten-free options. Pop in for salads, sandwiches,

THE FORT STEAKHOUSE

paninis, juices, wheatgrass shots, and sugar-free and

SCHOONER’S SEAFOOD A Jupiter landmark since 1984, this casual, family-friendly spot offers a seafood-oriented bar and grill. (schoonersjupiter.com) SEMINOLE REEF GRILL Visit this North Palm Beach staple for boat-to-table seafood. (seminolereefgrill.com) SHRIMPERS GRILL AND RAW BAR Discover a relaxed, tropical environment and sunset specials at this waterfront gem in Stuart. (shrimpersgrill.com) SHUCKERS ON THE BEACH Take in the view at Shuckers, located inside Jensen Beach’s

A modern take on the classic steak house executed with elegant, rich dishes and a sophisticated yet colorful atmosphere in Fort Pierce. (thefortsteakhouse.com) THE JUPITER GRILL Modern, coastal grill in Jupiter’s Harbourside Place serving prime cuts of steak and fresh seafood, premium wines, and elevated cocktails. (thejupitergrill.com) LEWIS STEAKHOUSE An upscale steak house that brings the spirit of the ar-

Island Beach Resort. From ribs to raw oysters, every dish is

2025

perfection. (islandbeachresort.com/dining)

steak, a divine cocktail list, and sophisticated design.

SPOTO’S This oyster bar in Palm Beach Gardens serves exquisitely pre-

ea’s most iconic restaurant to Jupiter. Enjoy fine cuts of

(longhornsteakhouse.com) MEATING STREET SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE The Lamarra family offers USDA Prime steaks, seafood, and

lighthouse. Relish drinks and casual fare while watching top

indulgent sides at their Tradition outpost.

local acts hit the stage and boats sail by. (squaregrouper.net)

(meatingstreet.com)

STUART BOATHOUSE A stunning waterfront setting in Stuart, this spot offers an outstanding happy hour, enticing specials, and live music all weekend. (stuartboathouse.com)

Gardens and a third in Port St. Lucie. (justsalad.com) MOOD Tequesta’s first vegan restaurant serving inventive dishes like the Self Love Platter and You Had Me at Elote, paired with inventive garden-to-glass sips. (moodvegan.com) PLANT BASED MAFIA Italian and Southern influences underscoring plant-based

locations in Palm Beach Gardens and Jensen Beach.

with wide views of the Jupiter Inlet and its famous

wraps, and smoothies at a pair of locations in Palm Beach

A Mafia-themed restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens with

waters. (spotos.com)

2025

This fast-casual chain is known for customized salads,

(lewissteakhouse.com) Classic cuts of steak in a casual, ranch-style restaurant with

This local Jupiter landmark is a little piece of paradise

vegan-friendly breads. (greengardencafe.net) JUST SALAD

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE

pared fresh seafood delivered daily from the North Atlantic SQUARE GROUPER TIKI BAR

GREEN GARDEN CAFE

OAK AND EMBER STEAKHOUSE 2025

selections. (plantbasedmafia.com) SWEETGREEN A Palm Beach Gardens outpost of the national chain serving fast-casual bowls and salads made to order. (sweetgreen.com) TABULEH CAFÉ AT PLANET OZONE Stuart’s Tabuleh Café sits within the Planet Ozone market, the first “green” commercial building and gas station

Local chef Kyle G offers a classic steak house with de-

in Martin County. This market and café offers organic,

lectable meats, sides, and craft cocktails with locations

gluten-free, halal, and locally sourced selections as well

in Port St. Lucie and Stuart. (oakandembersteakhouse.com)

as fresh-squeezed juices. (planetozone.com)

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PLACE OF HOPE celebrating 25 years

of placing hope in the lives of children and families

A moment in time

Dr. Arghavan welch, nicole paxson + marla paxson

place of hope’s lexus palm beach 25 year jubilee at mar-a-lago

Honoring the Past, Leading the Future. title sponsor: lexus, presenting sponsor: The paxson family foundation exclusive media sponsor Photo credit: tracey benson + christian del rosario

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March 2026 EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES 1 Good Night, Oscar, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Jupiter, $78-$100. (jupitertheatre.com) Kim’s Convenience, Persson Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to March 8, $40-$75. (kravis.org) Miami City Ballet presents “Into the Magic City,” Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $46-$156. (kravis.org)

COURTESY OF THE LYRIC THEATRE COURTESY OF LIGHTHOUSE ART CENTER

COURTESY OF GARDEN EXPO

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Center, Port St. Lucie, also March 8, 15, 22, and 29, free. (midfloridaeventcenter.com) Robert Jon and The Wreck, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $46-$75. (kravis.org) Rock’N’Riverwalk: Vintage Radio, Downtown Stuart Riverwalk Stage, Stuart, free. (stuartmainstreet.org) Spring Craft Fair, MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie, free. (midfloridaeventcenter.com)

Plein Air Festival, Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta, to March 7, contact for ticket prices. (lighthousearts.org/pleinair-2026)

St. Lucie Ballet’s “Fairy Tales,” Lyric Theatre, Jupiter, $50. (lyrictheatre.com)

Port St. Lucie Green Market, MidFlorida Event

Sunday Concert Series: Mario Arevalo, Elliott

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The Palm Beach International Boat show on Flagler Drive March 2529; the Brubeck Brothers Quartet at Lyric Theatre March 4; Lighthouse ArtCenter’s Plein Air Festival at locations around Tequesta March 1-7; Jensen Beach Garden Club Garden Expo in Memorial Park, Stuart March 7.

Museum, Stuart, $50. (hsmc-fl.com) Tusk: The Classic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $64-$70. (sunrisetheatre.com) 2 Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Hollywood: From Garland to Gaga, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $65. (lyrictheatre.com) Palm Beach Symphony Masterworks Concert No. 4 with violinist Vadim Repin, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $32-$120. (kravis.org) Wellness at the Light: Twilight Yoga, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, Jupiter, $10-$15. (jupiterlighthouse.org) MARCH 2026

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Light Moonrise Tour, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, $25-$30. (jupiterlighthouse.org)

Pink Martini with Storm Large, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $39-$143. (kravis.org)

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $40-$115. (kravis.org)

The Windup: A Baseball-Themed Evening of Songs, Stories, and Silent Film, Elliott Museum, Stuart, $20-$25. (hsmc-fl.com)

5 An Evening with Nicole Scherzinger, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $92-$518. (kravis.org)

6 Ballet Palm Beach presents Queen Esther, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to March 8, $56. (kravis.org)

Home Free, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $32$220. (sunrisetheatre.com)

Boys in the Band: The Tribute to Alabama, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $57-$68. (sunrisetheatre.com)

Swan Lake, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $50$71. (sunrisetheatre.com) 4 Brubeck Brothers Quartet, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $55; also March 6, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $88. (lyrictheatre.com; glazerhall.org) Hearts of Gold Luncheon, benefiting The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, The Pelican Club, Jupiter, $225. (westpalmbeach.salvationarmyflorida.org) New York City Ballet presents “The Art of the Pas de Deux,” Gubelmann Auditorium, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, $40. (fourarts.org)

The Irish Tenors, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $140$150. (glazerhall.org) Kravis Center Gala: “The Conjurer’s Ball: An Evening of Illusion and Magic,” Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $1,500. (kravis.org) Scott Coulter presents “You’ve Got a Friend: The Music of the Brill Building,” Maltz Jupiter

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Jeni Hacker presents “Color Me Barbra: Songs of Streisand,” Maltz Jupiter Theatre, $59-$69. (jupitertheatre.org) Paul Anka: A Man and His Music, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $63-$413. (kravis.org)

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The Stuart Art & Craft Festival in Historic Downtown blends art finds with green market grocery shopping. Juno Beach’s ArtFest by the Sea returns for its thirty-sixth year along the beachfront on A1A. Lighthouse Art Center’s Plein Air Festival offers opportunities to see world-class artists at work.

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Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) brings the outdoors to life during its Thirteenth Annual Plein Air Festival. Throughout this weeklong celebration, the streets, parks, and waterfronts of Palm Beach and Martin Counties will become open-air studios as 30 award-winning artists from around the world paint local scenes and compete for more than $15,000 in prizes. The public is invited to watch the creative process unfold and experience the French tradition of plein air painting, which means painting “in the open air.” The festival includes painting demonstrations, artist meet-and-greets, and more.

Freshly painted works will be available for purchase at Tequesta’s LAC Gallery. (lighthousearts. org/pleinair-2026)

front, ArtFest has become a springtime tradition for residents and snowbirds alike. Celebrating its thirty-sixth anniversary, this esteemed community art festival highlights the talents of more than 250 artists displaying a wide range of works from life-size sculptures to photography, from painting to jewelry, and beyond.

Admission is free; visitor parking and shuttles will be available at the Florida Power and Light parking lot at 700 Universe Blvd. in Juno Beach. (artfestbythesea.com)

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7 Donna McKechnie: Take Me to the World: The Songs of Stephen Sondheim, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, $59-$69. (jupitertheatre.org) Forty-Ninth Annual Black-Tie Ball, benefiting Jupiter Medical Center, The Breakers, Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (jmcfoundation.org) Gala 2026: Havana Nights, benefiting Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach, $750. (palmbeachdramaworks.org) Garden Expo, Memorial Park, Stuart, free. (jensenbeachgardenclub.com) Live at the Amp: Earth to Mars, Veterans Plaza Amphitheater, Palm Beach Gardens, free. (pbgfl.gov) The Marshall Tucker Band, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $150. (glazerhall.org) The Naked Magicians, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $40-$115. (kravis.org) Rock’N’Riverwalk: Mean Gene & The Flamethrowers, Downtown Stuart Riverwalk Stage, Stuart, free. (stuartmainstreet.org) 8 Okeechobee Cowtown Rodeo, Historic Okeechobee Cattlemen’s Cowtown Arena, Okeechobee, also March 9, $30-$100. (okeechobeecattlemens.com/okeechobeecowtown-rodeo) Vienna Philharmonic, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, also March 9, $58-$196. (kravis.org) 9 Alfreda Sings Aretha, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $60. (lyrictheatre.com) International Lecture Series: “Leave Only Footprints: My Journey Through Every National Park” with CBS Sunday Morning Correspondent Conor Knighton, Vero Beach Museum of Art, $90-$160. (vbmuseum.org)

The Abacoa Amphitheatre goes green March 14-15 for Jupiter Irish Fest, featuring authentic Irish food and drinks, live music (including traditional pipes and drums), Irish dancers, whiskey tasting, pint pulling, and more. Admission is free this year; but if you’ve found the gold at the end of the rainbow, opt to secure a private area for yourself and your crew. Irish Cottages offer a 10-by-10-foot tent in the amphitheater area with a large table, seating for eight, and dedicated cocktail service.

Prices run $400 on Saturday and $250 on Sunday.

Reserved Stage Pod Seating includes four Adirondack chairs, a small table, and cocktail service for $100 per day. (jupiteririshfest. com)

COURTESY OF JSS

Women’s Art Week, presented by First Female, various locations in Palm Beach County, to March 14, contact for ticket prices. (first femalepb.com)

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Rhythm in the Wild, Palm Beach Zoo, West Palm Beach, also March 7, 13, 14, and 15, contact for ticket prices. (palmbeachzoo.org)

12 Atlantic Classical Orchestra presents “2026 Masterworks Series III: Town and Country,” Vero Beach Community Church, $55-$80; also March 13, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $55-$85. (atlanticclassicalorchestra.com)

New World Symphony, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $40-$110. (kravis.org)

Dennis Watkins’ Magic Parlour, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, to March 15, $65-$95. (jupitertheatre.org)

Style for Hope Luncheon, benefiting Dress for Success Palm Beaches, Cohen Pavilion, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $250. (dressforsuccesspb.org)

Rent: Live in Concert, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $45-$148. (kravis.org) Rhinestone Cowgirls: Legendary Ladies of Country Music, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $60. (lyrictheatre.com)

10 Ambassadors of Swing with Pat DiCesare, MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie, $12. (midfloridaeventcenter.com)

Women Build 2026, benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County, build sites across Palm Beach County, contact for registration prices. (habitatgreaterpbc.org/women-build)

11 Alonzo King Lines Ballet, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $52-$98. (kravis.org)

13 Food Truck Fridays, Abacoa Amphitheatre, free. (abacoa.com)

Studio 54 & More, MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie, $30 and up. (midfloridaeventcenter.com)

14 All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $125. (glazerhall.org) Dog Man: The Musical, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $35-$75. (kravis.org) Get the Led Out, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $64-$70. (sunrisetheatre.com) Jupiter Irish Fest, Abacoa, Jupiter, also March 15, free. (jupiteririshfest.com) MARCH 2026

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CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: Ambassadors of Swing with Pat DiCesare at the MidFlorida Event Center March 10; Man of La Mancha at Maltz Jupiter Theatre March 17 to April 5; Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Hollywood From Garland to Gaga at The Lyric Theatre March 2.

Kai Kai Farm Market, Kai Kai Farm, Indiantown, also March 17, 24, and 31, free. (kaikaifarm.com)

Splish Splash: The Music of Bobby Darin starring Ron Gartner, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $110. (glazerhall.org) 19 Vintage Vinyl Live performs Steely Dan’s Aja, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $45. (lyrictheatre.com)

21 Behind the Lens: California Dreamin’ with Henry Diltz, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $45. (lyrictheatre.com)

15 Kai Kai Farm Dinner with Wine Tasting By Executive Chef Paolo Ferretti from The Chef’s Table, Kai Kai Farm, Indiantown, $170. (kaikaifarm.com)

20 CCW Ultimate Wrestling Live, MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie, $20-$50. (midfloridaeventcenter.com)

Hannah Berner: None of My Business Tour, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $45-$88. (sunrisetheatre.com)

Masters of Illusion, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $125. (glazerhall.org)

A Celebration of Life, First Presbyterian Church of North Palm Beach, $15. (pba.edu)

22 An Evening with Emmylou Harris, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $350. (glazerhall.org)

Rock’N’Riverwalk: Dottie Kelley & The Rock The House Band, Downtown Stuart Riverwalk Stage, Stuart, free. (stuartmainstreet.org)

Frank Marino’s Divas, Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach Gardens, $40. (eisseycampustheare.org)

Deep Impact film screening and Q&A with Cox Science Center and Aquarium astronomer Marc Wiskoff, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $35. (glazerhall.org)

Pat Metheny: Side Eye III+, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $115. (lyrictheatre.com)

Wishbone Ash featuring Argus Live, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $50. (lyrictheatre.com) 17 Kai Kai Farm Demonstration Dinner with Executive Chef Neall Bailey from Eau Palm Beach, Kai Kai Farm, Indiantown, $170. (kaikaifarm.com)

Hotel California, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $60. (lyrictheatre.com) NewBreed Jiu Jitsu Federation Ultimate Challenge, MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie, also March 21, free. (midfloridaeventcenter.com)

International Lecture Series: “Savoring History: Stories from the American Table” with historian and Smithsonian research associate Ashley Rose Young, Vero Beach Museum of Art, $90$160. (vbmuseum.org) Jazz Brunch at the Backus, A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery, Fort Pierce, free. (backusmuseum.org)

Man of La Mancha, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, to April 5, tickets start at $78. (jupitertheatre.org)

Palm Beach Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to March 22, $29-$253. (kravis.org)

Whose Live Anyway? with Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, Ryan Stiles, and Joel Murray, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $64-$75. (sunrisetheatre.com)

Patti Murin, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, also March 21, $51-$92. (kravis.org)

Kai Kai Farm Dinner with Wine Tasting by Executive Chef Pushkar Marathe from Stage Kitchen & Bar, Kai Kai Farm, Indiantown, $170. (kaikaifarm.com)

18 Beatles vs. Stones: A Musical Showdown, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $46-$81. (kravis.org)

A Tribute to Neil Diamond Featuring Will Chalmers, MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie, $42. (midfloridaeventcenter.com)

Rock’N’Riverwalk: The Bryce Allyn Band, Downtown Stuart Riverwalk Stage, Stuart, free. (stuartmainstreet.org)

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Youth Arts Celebration 2026, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $15-$35. (lyrictheatre.com)

Touch-a-Truck Spring Fling, Jupiter Community Park, free. (jupiter.fl.us)

23 Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $46-$115. (kravis.org)

28 2026 Strawberry Festival, MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie, also March 29, $7. (midfloridaeventcenter.com)

24 Almost, Maine, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, to April 12, contact for ticket prices. (riversidetheatre.com)

The Beach Boys, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $200$230. (glazerhall.org)

Science Meets Music: “Rewriting Appetite: How the Brain, Hormones, and Modern Life Shape Our Eating Habits” with Dr. Sarah Stern and Arnaud Sussmann, Benjamin Hall, Benjamin Upper School, free. (mpfi.org) “Stuart Weitzman: The Man Beyond His Brand” talk with Stuart Weitzman, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $150. (glazerhall.org) 25 Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble Tour, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $125$150. (glazerhall.org) Curtis Institute of Music on Tour, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $46. (kravis.org) Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Jukebox with Adam Ben-David, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $45-$183. (kravis.org) Palm Beach International Boat Show, Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, to March 29, $18-$430. (pbboatshow.com) 26 Dame Marina Arsenijevic, benefiting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $450. (glazerhall.org) Flora and Fauna Spring 2026 Luncheon, benefiting Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (buschwildlife.org) Great American Crooners, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $33-$56. (kravis.org) A Tribute Celebrating the Legends of Motown, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $65. (lyrictheatre.com) 27 Bélo, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to March 28, $40. (kravis.org) Mike DelGuidice, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $34-$59. (sunrisetheatre.com) Swings for Strings Golf Invitational, benefiting Palm Beach Symphony, Wellington National Golf Club, $300-$2,000. (palmbeachsymphony.org) Three Decades Rewind, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $65. (glazerhall.org)

Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up! Tour, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $45$137. (kravis.org) NeuroArts Conference, Cohen Pavilion, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $25-$65. (kravis.org) 29 Kai Kai Farm Dinner with Wine Tasting

by Executive Chef Frank Eucalitto from Café Chardonnay, Kai Kai Farm, Indiantown, $170. (kaikaifarm.com) Rock’N’Riverwalk: Conchy Tonkers, Downtown Stuart Riverwalk Stage, Stuart, free. (stuartmainstreet.org) Sunday Concert Series: Dylan Rockoff, Elliott Museum, Stuart, $30. (hsmc-fl.com) 30 Renée Fleming, Glazer Hall, Palm Beach, $395-$500. (glazerhall.org) 31 Rocky Mountain High: The Ultimate Tribute to John Denver, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $52-$69. (sunrisetheatre.com) Student Film Competition: Sunshine Cinema screening, Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, West Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (pbchistory.org)

MUSEUMS & GALLERY SHOWS Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach. “Picasso: Clay, Line, and Legacy,” to March 8; “Artist in Residence Sylvia Schuster Art: Pathos,” March 15 to June 30; “Organic Abstraction: Contemporary Sculpture by Artist in Residence Kevin Barrett,” to June 30. (ansg.org) Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach. “Annual Student and Faculty Exhibition,” to March 6. (armoryart.org) Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach. “Ocean Odyssey,” through March; “Top Secret: License to Spy,” to April 26. (coxsciencecenter.org) Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach. “Claudia Henao: El Dorado,” to March 21; “Katherine Hofmann: Seams Between Land and Sky,” March 27 to May 9; “Being Well, Well Being,” to April 4; “Aureate,” to April 11. (palmbeachculture.com)

Elliott Museum, Stuart. “Crowned in Jewels: The Fabergé Imperial Egg Collection” and “Wonderful Things … The Return of King Tut,” both to April 30. (hsmc-fl.com) Flagler Museum, Palm Beach. “Golden Hour: Charles Courtney Curran and the Romance of American Impressionism” and “Palettes and Places: Landscapes in Miniature,” both to May 24. (flaglermuseum.us) Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta. “Forty-Eighth Annual Member Show,” March 19 to April 10. (lighthousearts.org) McKee Botanical Garden, Vero Beach. “Florigami in the Garden,” to May 24. (mckeegarden.org) Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach.

“Anastasia Samoylova: Atlantic Coast” and “Shara Hughes: Inside Outside,” both to March 1; “The Lantern Festival,” to March 8; “60 Seconds: Polaroids from the Collection,” March 14 to Aug. 16; “Galloping Steed: Celebrating the Year of the Horse in Chinese Paintings,” March 14 to Aug. 23; “RAW: In Retrospect,” March 28 to Sept. 27; “Danielle McKinney: Shelter,” March 28 to Oct. 4; “Art and Life in Rembrandt’s Time: Masterpieces from The Leiden Collection,” to March 29; “That’s Entertainment: Japanese Prints and the Art of Leisure,” to July 5; “Cursed Images: Pictures Out of Context,” to July 19; “Portrait Mode: SelfReflections from Past, Present, and Future,” to Aug. 16. (norton.org) Palm Room Art Gallery & Artisans Boutique, Sewall’s Point, Stuart. “Spring Forward,” to March 4 to May 2. (martinartisansguild.org) Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, West Palm Beach. “Sunshine Cinema: Florida in Film,” to May 30. (pbchistory.org) The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach. “The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art,” to April 4. (fourarts.org) Vero Beach Museum of Art. “Art in Bloom,” March 5-8; “American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection,” to June 7; “Construction: From Abstraction to Architecture,” to June 21. (vbmuseum.org) ❖

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in 1947 and renamed it the Martin County Golf & Country Club. Although it was always meant to eventually be an 18-hole course, the other nine holes didn’t open until 1963.

The county expanded the course twice after that, bringing it to 36 holes by 1990. John Sandford designed the course renovations completed in 2020 for the renamed Sailfish Sands Golf Course—which remains one of the few public golf courses on the Treasure Coast today.

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Professional golfer Toney Penna and Dan Topping of the New York Yankees at Seminole Golf Club, circa 1950

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Patrons take to the links at the new St. Lucie River Country Club in Stuart in 1925.

MARTIN COUNTY oday, Martin County is home to nearly 30 golf courses. But the very first golf course in the area opened on Jupiter Island in 1916. It was one of several improvements around this time, along with the first bridge and the Island Inn (now known as the Jupiter Island Club). William Angas oversaw its development on behalf of the Indian River Association, a group of English investors who owned most of the island. The original ninehole course remained in use during several changes in ownership, until it was bought

by Joseph Reed’s Hobe Sound Company.

During World War II, military officers at nearby Camp Murphy were allowed to use the course.

Dick Webel designed the course’s expansion to 18 holes, completed in 1957.

It remains in use today as part of the private Jupiter Island Club.

In 1925, the St. Lucie River Country Club opened a nine-hole course designed by William Langford. Local resident and amateur golfer Hugh An aerial view of Martin County Willoughby Jr. supervised Golf Club, circa construction. Martin Coun1960 ty purchased the course

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STEP INTO THE STORIED PAST OF LOCAL GOLF COURSES (MANY OF WHICH STILL MAKE THE CUT)

BY JOSH LILLER

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eminole Golf Club was the first golf course in northern Palm Beach County.

Donald Ross, a popular and prolific golf course designer, designed the greens in 1929, utilizing the site’s natural landscape, including two sand ridges. A common misconception is that nearby Donald Ross Road is named in his honor. Instead, the road memorializes a local serviceman who died in World War II. Dick Wilson, Bill Coore, and Ben Crenshaw designed later renovations to the private, 18hole course.

The Jupiter area lacked any golf courses until Charles Martyn began developing the Tequesta Country Club—opening in 1957 and designed by Dick Wilson. As part of the grand opening, professional golfers Arnold Palmer, Dow Finsterwald, Truman Connell, and Jack Kurtz played an exhibition match.

Tommy Fazio renovated the course in 2013.

Jupiter itself didn’t get its first golf facility until 1968. That year, Matt Moore opened a small public golf course called Set-n-Sun on Loxahatchee River Road. The venue only lasted about a decade; it was subsequently redeveloped as a residential subdivision of the same name. The Toney Penna Golf Company also opened in 1968. Named after its pro golf owner and located on the street renamed in his honor, the company manufactured golf clubs. Penna invited several prominent friends as guests to the grand opening: Gov. Claude Kirk and entertainers Perry Como and Bob Hope. ❖ Josh Liller is the historian and collections manager for the Loxahatchee River Historical Society, a nonprofit organization that operates Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum. (jupiterlighthouse.org)

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