Stars, Stripes & a Centennial Salute!
Celebrate 100 years of Martin County with a star-spangled bang at Downtown Stuart’s Flagler Park (201 SW Flagler Ave.) on Friday, July 4, 2025—an unforgettable day of patriotism, fun, and fireworks!
The celebration cruises into gear at 10 a.m. with the 3rd Annual Golf Cart Parade! Starting at the 10th Street Community Center, the festive 4-mile route rolls through Stuart with a patriotic escort by Police Chief Zenelovic.
Deck out your cart in stars and stripes—prizes will be awarded for the most creatively decorated rides!
Entry is just $25 per cart. Sign up HERE.
From 4:30 to 8 p.m., the kiddos can enjoy games, face painting, and tons of activities in Flagler Park.
Bring your appetite! Eight food trucks—four in Flagler Park and four near the Riverwalk Stage—will serve up tasty eats for all.
Then, let the good vibes roll with live music by the Melinda Elna Band from 7–10:15 p.m. on the Riverwalk Stage, sponsored by Stuart Main Street and the Downtown Business Association.
And of course, it wouldn’t be the 4th of July without a sky-shattering fireworks finale! Gather your friends, family, and patriotic spirit as we light up the night in red, white, and boom. The dazzling display launches at 9 p.m. sharp! This year, we’re especially proud to team up with Martin County to co-host this star-spangled spectacular and centennial salute right here in the heart of it all—downtown Stuart, the county seat!
Join us for a day of community celebration, and summer fun as we salute a century of Martin County memories. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
More details HERE or call (772) 288-5340. |
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July 4th Closures & Adjusted Sanitation Schedules
City offices will be closed Friday, July 4th for the holiday and adjusted sanitation schedules for 4th of July are listed below.
Have a happy and safe Fourth of July! We hope you will join us for the Fourth festivities in Downtown Stuart. |
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STUART FIRE RESCUE
Safety Tips for 4th of July
Did you know that fireworks, including sparklers burn at 1200 degrees Fahrenheit? We want everyone to have a fun and safe 4th of July celebration and the safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a professional show.
Here are some helpful tips (Courtesy of the National Fire Protection Association) regarding fireworks safety.
FIREWORKS are often used to mark special events and holidays. The only safe way to view fireworks is to attend a professional show. It is important to know that fireworks are not safe in the hands of consumers. Fireworks cause thousands of injuries each year.
A few ideas to get into the patriotic spirit, without fireworks:
(1) Use glow sticks, they glow in the dark and area a safe alternative to a sparkler. Fun for all ages.
(2) Loud and proud. Noise makers are sure to make a statement. They can be found at local party supply stores or make your own.
(3) Outdoor movie night. Set up a screen and projector. (Don't forget the bug spray!)
(4) Red, white and blue silly string. Fun for all ages!
(5) Throw a birthday party for the USA. Don't forget the cake!
QUICK FACTS
! More than 31,000 reported fires are started by fireworks annually.
! Burns account for 38% of the 7,400 injuries treated in emergency rooms in the month around July 4.
! Children younger than 15 years old accounted for 28% of the estimated fireworks injuries.
! Sparklers account for 29% of fireworks injuries for children under the age of 5 treated in emergency rooms in the month around July 4.
REMINDER
The City of Stuart, Florida will also be hosting a 4th of July fireworks display so instead of lighting fireworks at home, come down to Flagler Park and enjoy the show. |
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HURRICANE PREP
Know Your Zone
Each hurricane season, it’s important for residents to know whether they live in an evacuation zone, a low-lying or flood-prone area, a mobile home, or an otherwise unsafe structure. These areas and types of housing are the most likely to be evacuated during a storm. Knowing your zone helps you prepare ahead of time and better understand emergency orders from local officials.
This year, it's just as important to Know Your Home. If no evacuation order is issued for your area and your home is not in an evacuation zone, you may consider sheltering in place. If you do, be sure to understand your home’s ability to withstand strong winds and heavy rain.
Steps to Know Your Zone & Know Your Home
• Visit the Know Your Zone Map
• Enter your home address
• Identify your evacuation zone (Zones are color-coded based on flood risk)
• Follow evacuation guidance
If you're in an evacuation zone, listen for orders from local officials.
Zone A is usually evacuated first; Zone E is typically last.
Not all zones are ordered to evacuate during every storm.
• Consider sheltering in place if safe
If your home is outside of an evacuation zone and built to withstand hurricanes, it may be safer to stay.
Evaluate your home’s structure, age, and storm readiness.
Take a moment now to check your zone. |
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Sharpening Skills for a Safer Stuart
City of Stuart staff are committed to keeping our community safe and resilient—especially when disaster strikes. This week, Stuart Police Officer Darius Holmes, Civilian Service Aide Vito Lorenzo, and Communications & Digital Marketing Manager Misti Guertin took part in a specialized FEMA training designed to enhance emergency coordination and response.
The three-day course, hosted at the Martin County Emergency Operations Center, focused on strategies for managing complex disasters that demand multi-agency teamwork. It was led by seasoned instructors Jeffrey Harkoom, Senior Emergency Management Coordinator, and Amy Heinberger Lopez, Deputy Emergency Management Director with Martin County Emergency Management.
Preparedness is a team effort—and Team Stuart is always training to be ready. |
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Vito Lorenzo, Misti Guertin & Officer Holmes. |
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A Legacy of Kindness, Service--and Protecting Others
Let's Martin This County
CONTRIBUTED BY JESSICA & MELISSA, DAUGHTERS OF MARTIN DRUMMOND
On the morning of June 28, 2024, my father, Martin Drummond, was tragically killed by a drunk driver during his daily bike ride. It was a shattering loss—one that rippled through our family, our friends, and the community he quietly and consistently served.
In the days that followed, the stories poured in. Friends, neighbors, and even strangers reached out to share how my dad had touched their lives:
“He always made me feel welcome.”
“Your dad was always the first to offer help.”
“He genuinely cared—he wasn’t just in it for himself.”
We lost so much more than a father. We lost a light—a steady, guiding presence. And yet, in that loss, his legacy became clear: a life rooted in kindness, humility, and service.
That legacy inspired us to start Let’s Martin This County—a movement to carry forward his spirit by encouraging small acts of care and connection, just like he did every day.
One reckless decision ended his life. One moment of carelessness left a family grieving and a community dimmed. We can’t undo it—but we can choose differently going forward.
As we approach the one-year anniversary of his death—and the Fourth of July—I’m asking you to celebrate with intention. Please:
Don’t drink and drive.
Make a plan.
Call a ride.
Protect the people you love by making choices that honor them—and others.
If you’d like to be part of this movement to “Martin This County,” we invite you to join us for a special event: Let's Martin This County. |
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Traffic Advisories & Alerts
(1) Downtown Stuart temporary lane closures and lane shifts, week of June 23, 2025.
• SW Seminole Street from S. Colorado to SW St. Lucie Avenue - closed until November 2025.
• SW Flagler Ave. from S. Colorado Ave. to SW St. Lucie Avenue - flaggers will be on hand to direct traffic.
• S Colorado Ave. from SW/SE Seminole St. to SE Ocean Blvd. - flaggers will be on hand to direct traffic.
• SW St. Lucie Ave. from SW Flagler Ave. to SW Seminole St. - flagger will be on hand to direct traffic.
(2) Intermittent lane shifts/closures and detours, Palm Street between Dixie Highway and Stuart Ave., Tuesday, May 20, 2025, through Monday, July 21, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(3) Intermittent lane shifts/closures and detours, Oleander Street between Dixie Highway and North River Drive, Friday, May 23, 2025, through Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(4) Intermittent lane shifts/closures and detours, Australian Street between Stuart Ave. and North River Drive. Thursday, May 22, 2025, through Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(5) Intermittent lane shifts/closures and detours, Stuart Ave. between Palm St. and Oleander St. Tuesday, May 20, 2025, through Monday, July 21, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(6) Intermittent lane shifts/closures and detours, NW Poinsettia St. between Dixie Hwy. and Stuart Ave. Friday, May 23, 2025, through Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(7) Intermittent lane closures, detours, and flagman for asphalt restoration in Zone 2 of the City of Stuart annual pavement maintenance program. Please bear in mind that weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances could affect construction schedules:
SE Denver Ave, 06/17/2025, 06/25/2025
SE Florida Ave, 06/17/2025, 06/25/2025
SE Illinois Ave, 06/17/2025, 06/25/2025
SE Hospital Ave, 06/17/2025, 06/25/2025
SE Amerigo Ave, 06/17/2025, 06/25/2025
SE Balboa Ave, 06/17/2025, 06/25/2025
SE Weir St, 06/17/2025, 06/25/2025
(8) Intermittent lane closures, lane shifts and flagman, SE Luckhardt Street, Thursday, June 26, 2025, through Friday June 27, 2025, during the hours of 8 p.m. - 5 a.m. |
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| City of Stuart Commission meetings, conducted in the City Hall Chambers, are streamed live. (View HERE). City Hall Chambers are open to the public during the meetings. |
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(L-R): City Manager Michael Mortell, City Clerk Mary Kindel, Vice Mayor Christopher Collins, Commissioner Eula Clarke, Mayor Campbell Rich, Commissioner Laura Giobbi, Commissioner Sean Reed, City Attorney Lee Baggett. |
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Future City of Stuart Meetings
Community Redevelopment Board
July 1, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
City Commission Meeting
July 14, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Magistrate Hearing
July 16, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
Joint Community Redevelopment Agency/Community Redevelopment Board/City Commission Meeting
July 28, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
City Commission Meeting
July 28, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Joint City/County/School Board Meeting
July 31, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
(John F. Armstrong Wing, Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart, FL 34996) |
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Calendar of Events
Market on Main
Every Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Flagler Park, 201 SW Flagler Avenue
Produced by Stuart Main Street
More Information: (772) 286-2848
Rock'n Riverwalk
Every Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Riverwalk Stage, 300 St. Lucie Avenue
Produced by Stuart Main Street and DBA
More information: (772) 286-2848 |
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