BAHAMA TERRACE, WINDEMERE, THE PINES
Neighborhood Cleanup Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
The next City of Stuart Neighborhood Cleanup is scheduled this Saturday, September 20, 2025, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for the residential neighborhoods of Bahama Terrace, Windemere, and The Pines.
During the cleanup, sanitation trucks comb the streets to collect bulk items such as appliances and furniture, miscellaneous trash, and yard waste that is to be placed curbside.
The Martin County HazMobile will be parked at the host location on Windemere Drive, just inside the front entrance of The Pines subdivision off Jensen Beach Boulevard, for the convenient drop-off of household hazardous waste such as paints, oils, and household cleaners. Residents may also bring old electronics for recycling to this same host location.
For a complete listing of acceptable hazardous materials, or to find out which month the City will host a Neighborhood Cleanup in your neighborhood, visit www.cityofstuart.us or call 772-600-1206.
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Voices of Freedom
In honor of Constitution Week, the Stuart community gathered for the annual public reading of the U.S. Constitution — a tradition that celebrates unity, civic pride, and the enduring values of our nation’s founding document.
Participants included students, elected officials, community leaders, law enforcement, public safety personnel, and engaged members of the public — all lending their voices to this meaningful event.
Special thanks to the City of Stuart Recreation Department for organizing this cherished tradition, to the Martin County Library for graciously hosting, and to all the volunteers who took time to read and reflect on the Constitution together.
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What is Single-Stream Recycling?
If you're a City of Stuart sanitation customer, you're already participating in single-stream recycling—a convenient system where all your recyclable materials go into your blue recycling cart. No need to sort paper from plastic or cans from cardboard—just toss them all in and roll your cart to the curb!
But what happens after your cart is emptied? Let’s take a look behind the scenes.
From Curbside to Recycling Center
Your recyclables are taken by City sanitation trucks to the Martin County Solid Waste Transfer & Recycling Facility. Once at the recycling facility, the loads are dumped to a tipping floor, sorted, then loaded onto trucks for transfer to the St. Lucie County Baling and Recycling Facility, where the sorting magic begins:
(1) Tipping Floor: Trucks unload materials onto the tipping floor, where recyclables wait to be processed.
(2) Pre-Sorting: Items move along a conveyor belt where workers manually remove hazardous or non-recyclable items.
(3) Fiber & Glass Separation: Paper products and glass are sorted out early in the process.
(4) Optical Sorting: Advanced technology uses eddy currents to identify and separate:
• PET plastics (#1, like water bottles)
• HDPE plastics (#2, like milk jugs and detergent bottles)
(5) Manual Quality Check: Workers inspect plastics for quality before they’re sent to designated bunkers.
(6) Metal Recovery:
• A ferrous magnet pulls out steel cans.
• A second optical sorter separates aluminum cans from remaining materials.
(7) Final Sorting: Mixed plastics (#1–#7) are baled together, while aluminum is manually checked one last time before baling.
A New Life for Old Materials
Once sorted and baled, these materials are sold to recycling companies. From there, they’re transformed into new products—like recycled paper, aluminum siding, picnic tables, and even airplane parts!
What Not to Recycle
While many items are recyclable, some can cause serious issues in the sorting process:
• Plastic bags, plastic film, and stringy materials (like garden hoses or holiday lights) can jam machinery and pose safety risks.
• These items are removed manually and sent to the landfill—where they may end up polluting the environment.
Better option: Take plastic bags to your local grocery store. Or better yet, switch to reusable bags!
Want to learn more about what you can and can’t recycle? Visit the City of Stuart’s recycling page or contact our Sanitation Division.
Watch the City's single-stream recycling process below:
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DISASTER PREPARENDNESS
Myths vs. Facts
As hurricane season peaks, so does the flood of misinformation. At a time when preparation can mean the difference between safety and disaster, it's critical to separate fact from fiction. Let’s bust some common myths about storm protection and set the record straight.
MYTH #1: Taping windows prevents them from breaking.
FACT: Taping your windows does not prevent them from shattering. In fact, it can create larger, more dangerous shards if the glass breaks. Instead, use impact-resistant windows or hurricane shutters for real protection.
MYTH #2: Cracking a window during a storm equalizes pressure.
FACT: This outdated advice can actually make things worse. Opening a window invites wind and rain inside, increasing the risk of structural damage. Keep all windows and doors tightly sealed during a storm.
MYTH #3: If you don’t live on the coast, you’re safe.
FACT: Hurricanes can cause inland flooding, tornadoes, and wind damage far from the shoreline. Always monitor forecasts and follow emergency guidance, no matter where you live.
MYTH #4: Sandbags are enough to stop flooding.
FACT: Sandbags can help redirect water, but they’re not foolproof. For better protection, consider flood barriers, sump pumps, and proper drainage systems around your home.
MYTH #5: Home insurance covers all hurricane damage.
FACT: Most standard policies do not cover flood damage. You’ll need a separate flood insurance policy through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or a private insurer.
MYTH #6: You only need to prepare once a storm is named.
FACT: By the time a storm is named, supplies may be scarce and evacuation routes congested. The best time to prepare is before hurricane season begins—and to stay ready throughout.
Storm-Ready Tips:
- Install hurricane shutters or impact-resistant windows.
- Secure outdoor furniture and loose items.
- Keep an emergency kit with food, water, medications, and batteries.
- Know your evacuation zone and have a plan in place.
- Sign up for local emergency alerts.
- Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay safe.
For more resources on hurricane preparedness, visit:
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Taping your windows does not prevent them from shattering. In fact, it can create larger, more dangerous shards if the glass breaks. Instead, use impact-resistant windows or hurricane shutters for real protection.
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Traffic Advisories & Alerts
For the most up-to-date traffic advisories and alerts, visit ROAD / LANE CLOSURES on the City of Stuart website.
1. Intermittent lane shifts/closures and detours, Palm Street between Dixie Highway and Stuart Ave., Monday, July 21, 2025, through Thursday, October 9, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Landscaping and paving)
2. Intermittent lane shifts/closures and detours, Oleander Street between Dixie Highway and North River Drive, Monday, July 21, 2025, through Thursday, October 9, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Parallel parking, concrete work and paving.)
3. Intermittent lane shifts/closures and detours, Oleander Street from Stuart Avenue to Dixie Highway. Monday, July 21, 2025, through Thursday, October 9, 2025. (Parallel parking, concrete work and paving.)
4. Intermittent lane shifts/closures and detours, Australian Street between Stuart Ave. and North River Drive. Monday, July 21, 2025, through October 9, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Parallel parking, sod & paving.)
5. Intermittent lane shifts/closures and detours, Australian Street between Dixie Highway and North River Drive. Monday, July 21, 2025, to Thursday, October 9, 02025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Parallel parking, sod and paving.)
6. Intermittent lane shifts/closures and detours, Stuart Ave. between Palm St. and Oleander St. Monday, July 21, 2025, through Thursday, October 9, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Parallel parking and paving.)
7. Intermittent lane shifts/closures and detours, Stuart Avenue from Australian Street to Oleander Street. Monday, July 21, 2025, through Thursday, October 9, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Parallel parking and paving.)
8. Intermittent lane shifts/closures and detours, NW Poinsettia Street from Dixie Highway to North River Drive. Monday, July 21, 2025, through Thursday, October 9, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Parking and road pavement.)
9. Downtown Stuart temporary lane closures and lane shifts, week of September 22, 2025:
- SW Seminole Street from S. Colorado to SW St. Lucie Avenue will close on 5/27/2025 and remain closed until November 2025.
- S Colorado from SW Osceola to Seminole including intersections- flaggers will be on hand to direct traffic.
- SW Osceola Street from S Colorado to SW St. Lucie Ave - flaggers will be on hand to direct traffic.
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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.
View past meeting agendas and meeting minutes HERE.
City Commission Meeting Agenda for Sept. 22, 2025
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Non-Agenda Related--3 minutes maximum)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF 09/08/2025 SCM TENTATIVE MILLAGE & TENTATIVE BUDGET MINUTES AND 09/08/2025 CCM MINUTES (RC)
2. AWARD OF RFP 2025-301 INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 80-2025; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA TO APPROVE THE AWARD OF RFP 2025-301, INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES TO THE TOP RANKED FIRM, FORVIS MAZARS, LLP, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
3. APPENDIX A UPDATE (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 86-2025; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA ADOPTING TYPES, FEES, RATES AND CHARGES AS APPENDIX “A” TO THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS PROVIDED AND PERMITTED IN VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
4. AWARD OF ITB 2025-105 - CITY OF STUART GATEWAY MONUMENT AND DISTRICT SIGNAGE (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 95-2025; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA APPROVING THE AWARD OF ITB 2025-105, CITY OF STUART GATEWAY MONUMENT AND DISTRICT SIGNAGE TO KENCO SIGN AND AWNING LLC THE LOWEST, MOST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER WITH A TOTAL UNIT PRICE OF $105,004.25; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
COMMISSION ACTION
5. SEACOAST BANK HEADQUARTERS MAJOR CONDITIONAL USE & MAJOR SITE PLAN, 815 S. COLORADO AVENUE (QJ)(RC):
RESOLUTION No. 85-2025; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, GRANTING A MAJOR CREEK DISTRICT CODE CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL AND MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE SEACOAST BANK HEADQUARTERS PROJECT LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF COLORADO AVENUE AND KINDRED STREET; GRANTING APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT AN APPROXIMATELY 58,647 SQUARE FOOT THREE-STORY HEADQUARTERS OFFICE BUILDING WITH DRIVE-THRU BANK TELLER LANES AND DRIVE-THRU ATM, A DETACHED 90,762 SQUARE FOOT THREE-STORY PRIVATE PARKING GARAGE, AND MAINTAIN THE EXISTING OUTBUILDING STRUCTURES OUTSIDE THE REDEVELOPMENT AFFECTED AREA; REQUIRING SPECIFIC POLICIES TO BE CONSIDERED INCLUDING PARKING REQUIREMENTS AND ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR A TIMETABLE OF DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
6. LEGAL SERVICES CONTRACT, HARVEY SHELDON, P.A. (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 91-2025; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO A STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES WITH THE LAW FIRM OF HARVEY M. SHELDON, P.A.; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
7. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS CONTRACT WITH THORN RUN PARTNERS (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 92-2025; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO A STANDARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS WITH THORN RUN PARTNERS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
8. HOLTZ CONSULTING ENGINEERS SUBCONTRACT WITH HAZEN AND SAWYER (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 93-2025; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA APPROVING A WORK AUTHORIZATION FOR EXISTING CITY CONTRACTOR, HOLTZ CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC., TO SUB-CONTRACT WITH HAZEN AND SAWYER, P.C., PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE SUB-CONTRACTED WORK; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
9. ADOPTING LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE 2026 FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE SESSION (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 94-2025; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE 2026 LEGISLATIVE SESSION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION
ADJOURNMENT
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City of Stuart Commission. City Manager Michael Mortell, City Clerk Mary Kindell, Vice Mayor Christopher Collins, Commissioner Eula Clarke, Mayor Campbell Rich, Commissioner Laura Giobbi, Commissioner Sean Reed, and City Attorney Lee Baggett.
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Future City of Stuart Meetings
Community Redevelopment Agency
Monday, September 22, 2025 - 4:00 p.m.
Special Commission Meeting
Final Millage & Final Budget
Monday, September 22, 2025 - 5:15 p.m.
City Commission Meeting
Monday, September 22, 2025 - 5:30 p.m.
Joint City / County / School Board Meeting
Friday, October 3, 2025 - 9:00 a.m.
Community Redevelopment Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 4:00 p.m.
City Commission Meeting
Monday, October 13, 2025 - 4:00 p.m.
Magistrate Hearing
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 2:00 p.m.
Joint Community Redevelopment Agency / Community Redevelopment Board / City Commission Meeting
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 4:00 p.m.
City Commission Meeting
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 5:30 p.m.
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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
View all events HERE.
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