Stuart Magazine September 2023

IF YOU WANT TO LIVE NEAR THE WATER, YOU’LL WANT TO LIVE AT THE WATERFORD.

For the coast’s best value, it doesn’t get better than this.

With a campus-wide revitalization under way, now is the best time to take a look at The Waterford. Resort-style living is just the tip of the sandcastle in this community where choosing a residence means choosing to invest in your own future happiness. An exclusive package of lifestyle amenities—along with the inestimable benefits of covered healthcare services—is yours, all for less than you might pay for a Juno Beach condominium lifestyle.

Discover a variety of floor plans, limited remaining views and the lowest cost yet. Call (561) 944-5740 or visit ExpansionAtTheWaterford.com to schedule your tour.

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Waterfront Properties has always been known as a technology leader in the real estate industry. Now, they are investing $1.5 million into their award-winning website to supercharge it with the latest AI technology, keeping them leaps ahead of their competition. With the help of their longterm marketing partner, Real Estate Webmasters (REW), Waterfront will use the AI technology in new ways to better serve buyers and sellers.

“Everyone is talking about AI, but what does it mean for our future? What does it look like to embrace it head on?”says Rob Thomson, owner of Waterfront Properties. “When we heard REW CEO Morgan Carey talk about what they were doing with their new AI Robot REWpert and their global MLS, we knew we just had to be at the front of the line.”

In July, Carey visited Waterfront headquarters in Jupiter to work with Thomson, personally developing strategies and techniques for Waterfront to use the integrated AI in their

website, Waterfront-Properties.com, which will increase website traffic, buyer inquiries and contribute to a higher selling price.

“Our team has been busy building their knowledge base to implement AI in many aspects of our marketing” says Thomson. Now, Waterfront’s agents and 20-person marketing team will be further equipped with tools to help them work smarter, more efficiently and more productively daily.

As a technology leader, Waterfront Properties believes that by using AI in its early stages for marketing, research, problem solving, and technology solutions, they can give their clients unprecedented results, providing them with experiences and solutions that are unmatched in the market.

“Everyone is talking about AI, but what does it mean for our future? What does it look like to embrace it head on?”

Experience the Small Town Charm of Historic Downtown Stuart

Historic Downtown Stuart has lots to offer! With several parks and coastal views, Downtown Stuart is home to more than 60 locally owned shops & restaurants as well as several art and cultural venues like the Historic Lyric Theatre.

Downtown Stuart hosts several art & craft festivals, holiday events, a weekly farmers’ market and the weekly free concert series, Rock’n Riverwalk.

SHOP | PLAY | DINE | STAY

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Sweet September

Last September, we launched our special “Ones to Watch” issue, highlighting local folks doing all sorts of cool things, many of whom you may not have heard of until you read about them on these pages. And that’s the idea behind the package: There are just so many amazing people who live here, with more and more arriving every day, we wanted to devote an issue to showcasing some of their accomplishments and endeavors. It’s hard to believe it’s already September again—and time for our second annual Ones to Watch issue!

I’m so impressed with the movers and shakers who made our list this year. There’s Canieria Gardner of Fort Pierce, who saw a gap in services in the Lincoln Park neighborhood and opened a community center to help its residents. And Brent Mahieu, who is getting teens excited about (and prepared for) the business world as leader of the Entrepreneurship Academy at Jensen Beach High School. Joseph Visconti is bringing “eco-friendly boating” to the masses, building stylish, electric boats in Fort Pierce. And of course our cover star, Tiana Caffey, a former Jensen Beach High School soccer standout who traded her cleats for a shot at stardom as a professional wrestler with the WWE. These are just the tip of the iceberg, and I hope you enjoy reading about them and all of the other 2023 Ones to Watch profilees. Their stories begin on page 36.

As we look forward to fall, I hope to see you at some of the many events coming our way this season. Enjoy the issue!

Peace and blessings,

At the Florida Magazine Association’s 2023 Charlie Awards, Stuart Magazine was honored with both Gold and Silver Awards in the Best Writing: Service Feature category—a double win! Congrats to Valerie Staggs and Kerry Shorr for their achievements, and thank you to all of the talented freelancers we are lucky to work with every day.

Summer memories

Wow, I can’t believe it is already September! As our team gears up for the season, I am looking forward to getting back into the normal routine of supporting charitable events, catching up with friends and clients who have been out of town, and the cooler temperatures to come.

It’s nice when things slow down a bit and allow us to come up for air and reconnect. And as we enter season, I’m reminiscing about some of the good times spent with friends, family, and clients this summer. One of the best moments for me was sharing in the celebration of my mother-in-law’s eightieth birthday in Rockport, Massachusetts. The lovely day started with a two-hour sail on the beautiful, 58-foot pinky schooner Ardelle. After the sail, we all went back to our rental home in Rockport and shared a traditional New England lobster feast as well as some Caribbean cuisine from one of the birthday girl’s favorite local restaurants. The gathering of our family to celebrate a woman who means so much to all of us is a memory I will hold dear to my heart. Sandy, if you are reading this, you are an inspiration to me for being an outstanding mother, wife, grandmother, and a true steward of your community—and I am so blessed to have you as a mother-in-law.

While in New England, we also ventured over to Narragansett, Rhode Island to see some friends. We had a wonderful time with the Brown family, as always! Thank you, friends, for hosting us each summer for a long weekend. More memories that will last forever….

To the many new and existing clients I have worked with over the summer to plan marketing strategies for the upcoming season and beyond, I am grateful for your business and friendship. There are far too many of you to list, but you know who you are.

Looking ahead, don’t miss the Charity Datebook in October, an annual special insert that runs in both Jupiter Magazine and Stuart Magazine. Hopefully, this promotional guide will help you plan the organizations and events you’d like to support, get your tickets early, and investigate sponsoring or donating, as they all need help from the community.

In every issue, we also have special advertising opportunities in our Real Estate Section, Luxury Homes Guide, and Flavor Dining Guide. Another advertising section, the Home Resource Guide, runs in seven issues a year and serves as a tool to help readers find resources for their home projects.

If you haven’t already, please make a note to sign up for our weekly Insider’s Guide e-newsletter, which will keep you informed about what is happening around town. Visit stuartmagazine.com to sign up for the newsletter, which is delivered straight to your inbox every Friday.

I’m very much looking forward to creating new memories this season with our readers and clients. As always, thank you for your readership and support of all our publications here at Palm Beach Media Group. Without our readers and advertisers, we could not keep growing in the direction we are.

Hope to see you around town!

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SNAG A UNIQUE PIECE OF ARTWORK AND HELP KEEP OUR DOG BEACH CLEAN

Friends of Jupiter Beach has entered the NFT world, partnering with Jupiter-based Snap Cares to create one-of-a-kind digital artwork to raise money for its mission. The design captures the essence of the community, featuring the iconic lighthouse, pier, and of course, dogs. The collection includes 150 unique pieces, each having a slight variation from the base design, which are available for purchase online (via Shopify) for $100 each. Fifty percent of each sale goes toward the purchase of poop bag boxes to help the org in its quest to keep the dog beach clean. The NFTs make great screen wallpaper for cell phones and

tablets, or can be printed on merchandise like totes and tees by uploading the image to VistaPrint. Buyers also receive a physical copy of the artwork and, as a bonus, a variety of coupons, rewards, and incentives for local restaurants, services, and events including Twisted Tuna, Brick and Barrel, The Golf Club of Jupiter, and more. The campaign launched in conjunction with the 13th Annual Food & Wine Festival in May and will continue to be sold (while supplies last) until next year’s event on May 18, 2024, when a new design will be released. Visit snapcares.org to snap one up before they’re gone! friendsofjupiterbeach.org —Paige Feigenbaum

Get where you

with Freebee

to go this

Looking for a way to get around town without racking up Uber fees? Enter Freebee, a free, on-demand transportation service offered by the City of Fort Pierce and the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency. Freebee launched this past spring as a one-year pilot program, offering free rides around Fort Pierce (during certain hours). The service zone extends from downtown Fort Pierce and across the bridge to the north end of the island on the beach side. Shyanne Harnage, Fort Pierce’s economic development manager, says Freebee was launched to help connect residential neighborhoods to the waterfront and downtown and historic districts, as well as to alleviate traffic, resolve parking issues, boost the local economy, and assist people who don’t have access to other modes of transportation.

Free Rides in Fort Pierce PATH to SUCCESS

According to data obtained by the United Way of Martin County, only 51 percent of Martin County students read at grade level by third grade, which is below the state average of 53 percent. To help improve these numbers, the organization partnered with the Martin County Board of County Commissioners and the Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency to install Born Learning Trails in New Monrovia Park and Kiwanis Park in Stuart this past spring. The trails feature painted walkways accompanied by signs, in English and Spanish, that prompt kids to take part in fun, educational games that boost language

Bonus: The vehicles are 100 percent electric, making the city cleaner and quieter. Passengers can download the Ride Freebee app to request a ride (or call 855.918.3733). The service is available from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. ridefreebee.com —Paige Feigenbaum

EDITOR’S PICK!

If you’re looking for a new fragrance to change things up, try Tommy Bahama’s new St. Barts Seascape Eau de Parfum

skills and literacy development. “Children are literally ‘born learning,’ and we know that what happens in a child’s early years matters for success in life and for school readiness,” says United Way of Martin County president Carol Houwaart-Diez. “The trails promote fun and games, both important components of early childhood learning.” The two new Born Learning Trails add to those already in place in Stuart in Flagler Park, Shepard Park, and Guy Davis Park. unitedwaymartin.org/ bornlearning —Paige Feigenbaum

Fresh notes of lemon, hibiscus, jasmine, and orange mix with subtle base notes of driftwood and amber musk to make the perfect light fragrance for tropical South Florida. Our editor in chief adores this perfume! There’s a men’s eau de cologne too—a little spicier with hints of bergamot, sage, black pepper, lavender, moss, and cedarwood. The fragrances ($75/3.4 oz. parfum; $72/3.4 oz. cologne) are sold locally at the gift shops at Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar in Jupiter and the new Marlin Bar at The Gardens Mall, as well as at Macy’s stores and online at tommybahama.com

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With Born Learning Trails, reading is a walk in the park for kids

Don’t miss the 44th Annual Charity Golf Classic

with

Tournament Chairman Brad Faxon and Honorary Chairman Tom Fazio hosted at Jupiter Island Club and Medalist Golf Club.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2023

An Evening on the Range with Brad Faxon and Tom Fazio | 4pm-7pm | Old Marsh Golf Club Golf attire recommended

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Jupiter Island Club | 7:30 am Registration & Breakfast | 9:00 am Shotgun Start

Medalist Golf Club | 8:30 am Registration & Breakfast | 10:00 am Shotgun Start

Thank you to our supporters

To register early, please visit jmcfoundation.org or contact Laura Greene at laura.greene@jupitermed.com. Proceeds will benefit the Patient Tower at Jupiter Medical Center.

Trash Talk

How to compost like a pro

According to the City of Stuart, 30 percent of waste collection in the city comprises food scraps that end up in a landfill. “People are sending extraordinary amounts of food waste to the landfill that could be repurposed,” says Anne Ellig, utilities and engineering program manager for the City of Stuart. “Residents can recover a substantial portion of that by composting.” To that end, the city hosts free one-hour workshops conducted by University of Florida IFAS Extension instructor Jennifer Pelham to teach the community how to compost. But if you want to get started now, just follow these steps provided by Ellig.

Invest in a tumbler composter and thermometer. Composters come in a variety of sizes, so purchase one appropriate for your yard, patio, or balcony. The tumbler needs to heat up in order to break down the contents inside, with an ideal temperature of 122 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit, so place it in direct sunlight. (To learn if you qualify for a free 34-gallon tumbler composter, contact Ellig at 772.600.1206.)

Collect your food “trash.” Put compostable food scraps like vegetable peelings, tea bags, and coffee grinds in a container with a lid (such as a coffee can) and dump the

contents into the composter daily or weekly. Tip: Keep the container in the fridge to prevent odors in your home.

Add carbon and gen. Put a 30-to-1 ratio of carbon/nitrogen in the composter via the access door, which slides open. Carbons are your dry, brown products such as dried leaves, shredded palm fronds, paper, hay, straw, and sawdust. Nitrogen includes green or moist items like food scraps and grass clippings.

Agitate away! Spin the unit at least once a week to rotate contents and increase the oxygen inside.

Wait. It takes six to eight weeks for the composting process to be complete. You’ll know it’s ready when it looks and feels like a fine, granular humus. If an item is larger than one inch, toss it back in to decompose further. Use a sifting screen to easily sort the dirt from larger pieces.

Disperse. Collect the soil in a bucket and distribute throughout your flower or vegetable garden. If you don’t have

a garden, Ellig suggests sharing the soil with a neighbor or a community garden. The mulch created from composting helps retain moisture, so you don’t have to irrigate as much and can save on your water bill. “In Florida, more than half of your water bill can be due to irrigating lawns,” Ellig says.

The next city composting workshop will take place October 11 at 6 p.m. For details, contact Anne Ellig at 772.600.1206. ❖

FARM IT OUT!

Another way of composting is vermicomposting, which uses red wiggler and African night crawler worms to do the dirty work. Local company Let it Rot collects compostable waste from residences, small businesses, and nonprofits from Stuart to Boynton Beach and brings it offsite for worm composting so you don’t have to think about it. There is a one-time supply fee of $52 (plus tax) for residents and $114 (plus tax) for small businesses. Monthly subscription cost is $16-$19 for residents, depending on pickup address, and $42 for businesses. For more information, visit letitrot.org.

Welcome to PARADISE

Newly transplanted Stuart resident and boating enthusiast Jon Perette is no stranger to the Florida boating lifestyle. Although he’s a fairly recent arrival to the Treasure Coast, Perette has extensive fishing and cruising experience in the Florida Keys. His boating career originated on the waters of Cape Cod and Massachusetts Bay, where he ran a string of charter fishing boats during the summer while operating a popular restaurant in the winter.

He found himself increasingly drawn to the Sunshine State, where he spent much time leisure-cruising aboard boats ranging from very sea-kindly Down East lobsterstyle vessels to inboard diesel sportfish models as well as faster, outboard-powered center consoles.

Having a turn at such varied hull designs gave Perette insight into what he liked and disliked about each model. Armed with this knowledge, a trip to the Palm Beach Boat Show last year provided a chance meeting with what would become a perfectly balanced platform to cruise and fish with his family.

What all of his experience on the water taught him was simple: He wanted both speed and comfort. The comfortable, dry ride of a lobster hull was ideal but lacked the speed he needed for

distant water outings. The speed of his previously owned center consoles was convenient, but he was unsatisfied with ride performance on the various models from his past. In the twin hull HammerCat 35, he found the perfect combination of these two traits.

Fort Lauderdale–based Hammer Yachts builds two models at its production facility in South Africa—the HammerCat 35 and the latest HammerCat 45. Each boat is a semi-custom build utilizing the most modern construction methods, including resininfused E-glass, epoxy, and carbon composite materials. The

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hull cavity spaces not used for storage are dry-sealed with XPS waterproof, closed-cell foam, making these boats unsinkable. The ride advantage of a twin hull boat is taken a step further on the HammerCat 35 by raising the deck height for better water clearance underfoot while underway. Multiple strakes aid in confident tracking and deflection of spray for a soft, dry ride.

Perette’s particular build was designed with an interior workspace that offers maximum fishability for his lifestyle, including a large custom tackle and rigging station behind the helm, carbon fiber outriggers, a 50-gallon live well, multiple insulated fish holds, and a pair of 16-inch Garmin MFD units. For family cruising days, a giant forward sun pad offers comfortable lounging for everyone, while a transom platform provides easy access to the water for swimming. A 10-by-12-foot hard top provides plenty of shade, and abundant dry storage is perfect for extended family getaways in the Bahamas. ❖

Hobe Sound resident George LaBonte is a professional captain and a world-class angler who has run a successful local charter fishing operation for 40 years. He was the host of a pair of widely acclaimed boating-related TV shows that aired nationally for five years, as well as a popular radio show on ESPN for 20 years. Book a charter with Captain LaBonte at edgesportfishing.com, and follow him on YouTube at George LaBonte Outdoors.

ORLANDO, TWO WAYS

WHETHER YOU’RE INTO TECHY DIGS OR COOL AQUATIC ADVENTURES, THESE PROPERTIES AIM TO PLEASE

WHERE ART MEETS TECH

From an art-filled lobby to a 50,000-square-foot sculpture garden, a stay at the Lake Nona Wave Hotel feels like you’ve booked a room atop Orlando’s hottest gallery. The property’s Welltech suites are a showcase in the art of technology, inclusive of Bryte beds that customize, elevate, and score your slumber, as well as drapery and lighting that enhance your circadian rhythm. Here, we spotlight three places to check out at the hotel and in the surrounding community. (lakenonawavehotel.com)

At this Michelin Guide–recommended restaurant inside the Wave, watch transfixed as Chef Guillaume Robin prepares dish after delicious dish in his open-theater kitchen. Order a selection of plates to share, including globally inspired standouts like smoked scallops a la plancha, charred pulpo, and ceviche-style hamachi. (bacanlakenona.com)

Jump on the Beep (Lake Nona’s autonomous electric shuttles, available just outside the hotel’s front door) to enjoy hot musical acts and cold beverages at this lively outdoor venue composed of 12 repurposed shipping containers. Discover a range of culinary

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concepts and catch live bands and DJs Thursday through Sunday. (boxiparklakenona.com)

Staying at the Wave earns you access to this adjacent facility that will wow even the most jaded gym rat with its cutting-edge equipment, classes, courts, tracks, pools, saunas, climbing gym, and more. Visit the Edge Sports Performance and Recovery facilities to rehab your hardworking muscles and joints, or unwind at the world’s only Chopra Mind-Body Zone and Spa, where you can stimulate your senses through add-on meditation sessions, sound bath rituals, and Ayurvedic massages and facials.(lakenonaperformanceclub.com) —Kristen Desmond LeFevre

GRANDE ADVENTURE

Visiting Orlando with kids used to mean schlepping all around town to check every box: easy access to theme parks, a luxe hotel, fine dining, elevated poolside experiences, sporting activities, and all of the aquatic adventures. With the recent completion of its new water park, Grande Lakes Orlando puts all that (and then some) in one resort destination.

The 500-acre Grande Lakes encompasses The RitzCarlton Orlando and JW Marriott Orlando, as well as golf, tennis, a 40,000-square-foot spa, multiple pools with decked-out cabanas, and a dozen dining venues, including the Michelin-starred Knife & Spoon. But the biggest attraction is the new Grande Lakes Water Park with six zones of fun. Here you’ll find not just a water slide but an entire slide tower with three slides ranging from mellow to rocket-fast. Splash Cove offers activities in and out of the water, including the PlayVenture playground with climbing structures and lawn games. AquaVenture ratchets up the thrills with an obstacle course featuring balance beams, bridges, climbing, and slides. After a day of play, kids love to float down the Lazy River, while parents hang out on swim-up daybeds at the Sanctuary, an adults-only island within the water park.

It seems Grande Lakes has accomplished the impossible: making everyone in the family happy. (grande lakes.com) —Daphne Nikolopoulos ❖

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OUR ANNUAL HOT LIST OF LOCAL MOVERS AND SHAKERS TO KEEP AN EYE ON

The Industry Innovator: JOSEPH VISCONTI

When Joseph Visconti bought Fort Pierce boat manufacturer Twin Vee in 2015, he had neither marine nor manufacturing experience. What he did have was a vision for where he could take the company. “I’m a serial entrepreneur,” says Visconti, 58. “I like fixing broken businesses, and I like giving people opportunities.” In the past eight years, the Juno Beach resident has grown the 29-year-old company from $3 million in sales to $33 million, from 25 employees to 180, and manufactures 240 boats a year. In 2021, he not only took the company public on NASDAQ, but he also started a new company—Forza X1—creating electric boats for the mass market. The boats, which run up to 40 mph on five hours of battery time, were designed and engineered under the leadership of industry innovator Jim Leffew, whom Visconti hired to fulfill his vision of an affordable, eco-friendly electric boat line. “I read a study that said in Florida alone, the oil and gas that come out of recreational boats annually is equivalent to the Exxon Valdez spill,” says Visconti. His Forza X1 boats not only have significantly less impact on the environment, but they offer a better boating experience too. “They are so quiet, you can hear the ocean and the breeze,” he says. Electric motors also use 90 percent fewer moving parts, making them more efficient and economical to manufacture than combustion engines. Visconti rolled out the first Forza X1 to the marine market this past July. And next year, he plans to open a new facility in North Carolina, with the goal of eventually putting 1,000 electric boats on the water every year. Says Visconti: “I want to build the leading mass-production electric boat company in the world.” forzax1.com; twinvee.com

The Entrepreneur Maker: BRENT MAHIEU

Brent Mahieu credits one of his high school teachers with getting him where he is today. “I was 17, my mom had died, and I was struggling,” says Mahieu, 48, who went to high school in Connecticut. While grieving his loss, Mahieu recalls his accounting teacher, Mr. Murphy, putting his arm around him and telling him he was really good at accounting: “[Mr. Murphy] is why I went into finance.” After working in New York for financial powerhouses like Salomon Smith Barney, Citigroup, and JPMorgan Chase, Mahieu moved to Palm City in 2002—and memories of his accounting teacher once again set his career path. He was browsing the Martin County School District website and saw that the district was looking for a teacher for the Entrepreneurship Academy at Jensen Beach High School. “I just wanted to have the opportunity to be that Mr. Murphy for somebody else,” he says of his decision to apply for the job. In 2011, he was hired. The academy consists of a three-year program designed to teach high

school students how to build a business from the ground up. Students who complete the program can earn an Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification attesting to their knowledge of entrepreneurship and small business principles and making them highly marketable in the business world after graduation. Many of Mahieu’s past students are now running their own businesses; some started doing so while still in high school. The program has been so successful, student enrollment has doubled since Mahieu took over. And he has big plans for the future: In the next two years, he is hoping to generate seed money for his students’ startups through local residents, businesses, and community leaders. Mahieu, who now lives in Port St. Lucie, also coaches boys’ lacrosse at Jensen Beach High School and was named Career Technical Education Teacher of the Year in 2022. martinschools.org

Shot on location at Jensen Beach High School

The Future Builder:

NICOLE PLUNKETT

Nicole Plunkett sits at Jupiter restaurant Lucky Shuck with a big smile on her face, which has nothing to do with the delicious ahi salad sitting in front of her. “There are so many moments when I feel excited about my career,” Plunkett says, looking over the beautiful setting that was part of the Love Street project her company, Cotleur & Hearing, completed in 2021. A partner and landscape architect at the firm, Plunkett, 37, has designed some of the most high-profile projects in the area including Love Street and the redevelopment of Downtown Palm Beach Gardens. When she was a kid growing up in Jupiter, she didn’t know landscape architecture was even a career path. As a successful adult, she recognized the need to bring more attention to the industry and created Future Landscape Architects of America, a nonprofit that trains college students to be industry ambassadors for young children. “I wanted to form a hub for college students and professors to talk to kids about landscape architecture,” she says. Plunkett first launched the program at her alma mater, University of Florida, in 2017. UF students organized a class trip to a local elementary school to build an outdoor classroom, showing the young students an example of how landscape architecture creates environments all around them. Now replicating the program at other universities, Plunkett also sits on UF’s advisory board for the Department of Landscape Architecture and, in 2022, was named a “40 Gators Under 40” honoree, the university’s annual recognition of “outstanding young Gators who are going greater in their communities and professions.” She was also named the 2023 “Young Professional of the Year” by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce. flaamerica.org; cotleurhearing.com

The Community Connector: CANIERIA

GARDNER

Fort Pierce resident Canieria Gardner sees opportunities everywhere she looks. As the founder and CEO of Incubate Neighborhood Center in Fort Pierce, Gardner, 44, has created a hub to connect one of the most underserved communities on the Treasure Coast with much-needed resources. Originally from Vero Beach, Gardner began her career in sales, marketing, and financial services, ascending to management positions. When she was in her mid-thirties, she knew she would eventually have to relocate if she stayed in her current career. “I asked myself, ‘How do I want to live my life?’” recalls Gardner, who was living in Orlando at the time. She moved home in 2004 and started working in foster care, then workforce development, and eventually took a job as executive director of United Against Poverty in Fort Pierce. “I started noticing a lot of gaps in services,” says Gardner, who soon turned her focus to the Lincoln Park neighborhood, a 2.5-square-mile residential area of Fort Pierce where 57 percent of the residents live below poverty level. There, she saw an opportunity to build a community hub, and in April 2022, she opened Incubate Neighborhood Center in the old Means Court Elementary School, which was once the only school in St. Lucie County for Black students. Through Incubate, Lincoln Park residents are able to enroll in homeownership and entrepreneurship programs. The center also has an internet café, a library, and conference rooms and hosts regular community events. Gardner hopes to open similar hubs in underserved communities throughout the country. “It’s very important for people in these communities to have a place to go,” she says. “We’re trying to level the playing field for them.” incbiz.org

The Brain Healer: COURTNEY MILLER

Everything is brain science for Scripps Institute professor and director of academic affairs Courtney Miller, who has been studying how the brain works for more than 25 years. The Jupiter resident first became interested in neuroscience in high school and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in biopsychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a PhD in neurobiology from UC Irvine. After completing her postdoctoral program and working as a research scientist and scientific director, she was hired by Scripps in 2009. “Scripps supports entrepreneurs and drug discovery,” says Miller, 45, whose postdoctoral work focused on the role of memory in substance abuse. At Scripps, she continued that research, zeroing in on a particular protein in the brain that seemed to play a significant role in methamphetamine addiction. The function of the protein is to drive brain plasticity, or the ability of the brain to modify or rewire itself when exposed to something new. After this exposure, it goes inactive. Miller discovered that when exposed to methamphetamine, this protein does not go inactive. By researching different compounds, she was able to identify molecular entities that target the protein and cause it to go inactive, effectively removing the craving for meth. She developed the lead compound, called MT-110, through her Jupiter-based startup, Myosin Therapeutics, and it is expected to go to phase 1 clinical trials in 2024. The drug could be groundbreaking in treating addiction. “Currently, there are no FDA-approved treatments for meth disorder,” says Miller. Myosin Therapeutics is also developing MT-125, another compound from the same protein, for the treatment of glioblastoma, a highly aggressive form of brain cancer with a 95 percent fatality rate. MT-125 has seen some results in stopping cancer cell division and migration of this form of cancer. “There aren’t too many eureka moments,” says Miller, who has lost loved ones to glioblastoma. “It’s really hard work, but it’s really satisfying.” myosintherapeutics.com; scripps.ufl.edu

The Hero Helper:

JERRY HAFFEY

Jerry Haffey is a war hero. As a specialist in the United States Army, he proudly served his country for four years. “I was blown up eight times,” says Haffey, 39. “The fact that I’m alive is a miracle.” Yet what he finds most heroic about his life is the work he does with Fort Freedom, the nonprofit he founded in 2019 to help veterans suffering from PTSD. The organization assists war vets with the transition from military service to civilian life. In 2007, Haffey was one of those veterans. Originally from Philadelphia, he joined the army in 2004 when he was 19. After basic training, he was sent to Fort Polk, Louisiana, then transferred to Fort Drum, New York, where he was assigned to a new unit combining reconnaissance and infantry. A first of its kind, the Tenth Mountain Division deployed to Iraq in 2005, where Haffey went on 150 joint patrols targeting insurgents and 35 “kill or capture” missions. He completed his service in 2007 and moved to Port St. Lucie, taking an entry-level job with a behavioral health provider. But civilian life proved difficult for Haffey, who now lives in Palm Beach Gardens. “I thought every car next to me was going to blow up,” he says. Trained for battle in the military, he also started getting into a lot of fights. Recognizing he was suffering

from PTSD, Haffey sought help, and while on a spiritual retreat in 2015, he experienced a transformative moment. While walking a labyrinth, he arrived in the center and, as he recalls: “I looked down, and someone had left the crest from Fort Polk.” Haffey returned home determined to find a way to help veterans and eventually founded Fort Freedom, where veterans undergo an intensive 12-week program that gives them the tools and techniques they need to work through challenges like depression and survivor’s guilt. The program incorporates relaxation techniques including yoga and meditation, life and nutritional coaching, social experiences, weekly experiential therapy, and mentorship. Last year, 35 veterans went through the program; this year Haffey expects to help around 100 veterans. The organization also offers a program for family members. “It’s extremely difficult to be the wife of someone suffering from PTSD,” stresses Haffey. “I’m an optimist though. Awareness of mental health is at the highest level ever. Ultimately, what we are doing is raising consciousness.” myfortfreedom.org

on location at the Fort Freedom Campus in Palm Beach Gardens

The Food Forester: AMANDA PIKE

Jupiter Farms resident Amanda Pike never has to trick her son, Wesley, into eating his greens. The 7-year-old runs through the two-acre property that Pike, 40, has transformed into a food forest, confidently and correctly identifying edible plants like katuk (star gooseberry), abika (sunset hibiscus), and pigeon pea. Considering that 70 percent of the family’s food comes from their backyard, Wesley has eaten more plants than most kids his age have even heard of. Pike, who holds a PhD and is a board-certified art therapist and professional educator, speaks passionately about the impact of poor nutrition in today’s society. “A lot of kids I’ve treated had nutritional deficits,” she says. “Half of Americans have a health condition related to diet.” When she and her husband, James, moved to Jupiter Farms in 2019, she let her new yard grow wild and took note of the outcome, marking areas where the ground was wet or dry and planting the right species for each area. Some plants, like Bidens alba (butterfly needles), came up naturally. The

little white flower with a yellow center has a similar nutrient profile to kale. Pike’s yard now yields everything from Seminole pumpkins, bananas, and mulberries to Mysore raspberries, almonds, and jackfruit. Both pigeon pea (which is similar to soybean) and jackfruit (a large fruit heavy in protein and carbohydrates) grow prolifically and can be used as replacements for wheat, corn, and rice. There are also 26 beehives on the property, tended to by a local beekeeper (Pike trades the space on her property for free honey). She hopes to inspire more people to grow their own food by giving free tours of her property and posting recipes and food tips online. She also runs a 4H group and serves as education chair and chapter representative for the Palm Beach County chapter of the Native Plant Society. Her new book, Transforming Florida Yards: A Regional Food Forest Guide, was published in June. @florida_food_forests (Instagram)

The Takedown Artist: TIANA CAFFEY

Tiana Caffey used to love to wrestle with her big brother when she was a child. She recalls challenging herself to do whatever he was doing when she was just 3 years old, even though her brother was four years older. “Growing up, I was around sports my whole life,” says Caffey, now 25. Her father is the football coach at Jensen Beach High School, her mom played basketball, and her brother played football. Early on, Caffey decided soccer would be her sport. She quickly discovered she had a knack for the game and, in her junior year at Jensen Beach High School, she was selected for the U.S. U-17 Women’s National Soccer Team (the under-17 league operated by U.S. Soccer). After graduating from JBHS in 2017, Caffey went on to Louisiana State University on a soccer scholarship, graduating in 2021 with a degree in sports administration and business. Although she had suffered a torn ACL during her senior year, she was ready for Major League Soccer and registered for the draft. As she waited to learn of her destiny, she received an email—not from MLS but from the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). The American professional wrestling org wanted her to wrestle professionally, which caught her and her family totally by surprise. “When I showed it to my parents, my dad said, ‘There’s no way that’s real,’” she recalls. But it was real, and when she later received the disappointing news that she was not drafted by a MLS team, she decided to accept the invitation from the WWE. “It was life-changing emotionally,” Caffey says of the sudden change in her plans for the future. In March 2022, she traveled to Dallas for tryouts. On the last day, as she was packing up to leave, she was called back to the stadium—where Triple H, one of the greatest pro wrestlers of all time, was waiting. He asked her point blank: “Do you want to go to WrestleMania?” Through tears of joy, she said yes. Caffey relocated from her home in Port St. Lucie to Orlando, where she began intense training as a professional wrestler before fighting in her debut match in March in Sanford, Florida. As for wrestling matches with her brother, Caffey says: “I tell him, ‘Don’t mess with me now.’” @tiana.caffey (Instagram)

The AI Mastermind: AMY STAPLETON

During the pandemic, Amy Stapleton watched her mother’s health rapidly decline. Her mom was in assisted living at the time and subject to the strict visitor regulations that had been put in place during the early days of COVID. “My sister would visit her every day, and then she wasn’t allowed to see her anymore,” recalls Stapleton, 63. She knew her mom was lonely from the isolation and that it was contributing to her declining health, and she felt helpless to do anything about it. Sadly, just as COVID restrictions began to ease up, her mom passed away. Heartbroken, Stapleton was determined not to see other seniors suffer the same way her mother had. That’s what led her to create Chatables, a startup that uses artificial intelligence to provide seniors which someone to chat with during times of loneliness. “I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of people talking to computers,” says Stapleton, whose path to AI development was unexpected. After earning a PhD in German literature in 1990, Stapleton worked as a translator for SAP, a software solutions company in Germany. Her boss thought she would make a good programmer and moved her into coding. She moved back to the States in 1996 to work for IBM, and in 2001, she was recruited by NASA as a software manager. When she retired from NASA in 2016, she moved to Stuart

and began doing freelance work voicing applications for Alexa. “People my age working in technology have had a winding path to get here,” she says. Stapleton describes Chatables as a “virtual companion for adults.” Seniors choose from a variety of different topics and then converse in a three-way conversation with AI characters. Stapleton has built a library of topics she calls “Armchair Outings,” which feature topics like world destinations, sports, brain training, history, and gardening, among others. In March 2022, she presented the idea for Chatables at an AARP pitch competition and was invited to join their mentorship programs and collaborate with other entrepreneurs who are creating solutions for the over-50 marketplace. As Stapleton continues to develop Chatables, she is also exploring other uses for the technology. She recently connected with a university in Canada that is using AI and avatars to create virtual memory experiences that recreate a person’s past for use in something called “reminiscence therapy” to improve the general well-being of older patients. Says Stapleton: “I would love to see this technology folded into something else.” chatables.com

The Rising Star: LAURA GULEY

When Laura Guley was a kid, she wanted to be a cat. Not the kind that meows but the kind that sings and dances in the Broadway musical. “When I was in the seventh grade, I went to see Cats and thought, ‘You get to be a cat on stage?!’ I fell in love with the idea,” says Guley, now 24. That summer, the Jupiter resident began her career in musical theater, enrolling in the Conservatory at Maltz Jupiter Theatre. The Maltz soon became her second home, and Guley continued honing her dancing and acting skills there and was cast in professional shows including A Chorus Line and The Wiz. After graduating from Dreyfoos School of the Arts in 2016, she earned a degree in musical theater from Penn State University in 2020 and soon landed her first contract with The Lexington Theatre Company in Kentucky. She was hired for the 2022 season at Tuachan Center for the Arts in Utah as a cast member of three shows: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Mary Poppins, and Wonderland. Last September, she got a huge break when she joined the national tour of Tootsie. As an understudy for the lead role of Sandy, she had the chance to star in the show when it came to the Kravis Center in February 2023 after the main actress cast in the role became ill. With her parents in the audience cheering her on, she showed off her acting chops playing a character she says was made for her. “It’s a role where I could really be myself and let my kooky side out,” she says. Now that the Tootsie tour is over, Guley has her sights set on another big move. “I’ve been fortunate to work consistently, so I haven’t really had a home yet,” she says. “I’d like to get to New York.” lauraguley.com

Shot on location at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre

The Visual Storyteller: SAMI KATTAN

Sami Kattan credits a whale shark with changing his life. In 2012, on a dive trip off the north shore of Utila, Honduras, Kattan saw a 40-foot whale shark and was instantly enamored with the creature. With his brother’s GoPro, he filmed the shark underwater, returning home to Jupiter with amazing video and stories of his new experiences under the sea. When a good friend saw the footage, he realized Kattan had a passion and talent and gifted him with a GoPro of his own. “That camera became my best friend,” says Kattan, 33. He started traveling to wherever he could find whale sharks, captured them on video, and collected his footage into a documentary, Beneath the Surface, which was accepted into the Miami Beneath the Waves Film Festival in 2014. Kattan’s video talents were quickly tapped by Beneath the Waves, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the conservation and scientific knowledge of sharks, who hired him as director of media. As part of the Beneath the Waves team, Kattan followed sharks, documenting the world of these magnificent and often endangered creatures. His work has been featured on National Geographic, Discovery Channel, and Shark Week. On a recent trip to the Bahamas, the sharks he was filming led his crew to the discovery of the largest seagrass meadow in the Bahamas. “Who better to teach us about the ocean than those who live in it?” says Kattan, who describes himself as a storyteller. After leaving Beneath the Waves this past May, Kattan now focuses on creating videos for various nonprofit organizations through his own Jupiter-based video production company, Nomad Creative, which he founded in 2016. Says Kattan: “I love getting to tell the stories of people who are working to make the world a better place.” nomadcreative.org ❖

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rom the highway in the sky to a brick-and-mortar bake shop, Port St. Lucie resident Becks Euvin has made a major career pivot. When the former flight attendant worked in operations for a private jet company, she would gift luxury dessert boxes filled with a variety of home-baked goodies featuring career and hobby themes to passengers and aircraft owners—and they loved them. “The reaction was always great,” she recalls. “Everyone loves something personalized that’s made just for them, so it was a nice touch that made our passengers feel valued.” Last November, Euvin left her full-time aviation job to pursue her dream of owning a bakery. In April, she opened Becks Dessert Shop in downtown Stuart. Decorated with a minimalist touch and exuding a vibe of joy, the shop is filled with treats made by Euvin, including best sellers like her themed dessert boxes, which range from 6 to 22 pieces, pop tarts (top flavors are lemon lavender and fruit loop), and decorated cookies. Euvin’s skills as both a baker and a creative artist allow her to create the perfect treats for her customers. She has been drawing since she was a little girl and brings an artistic flair to the kitchen. “A lot of times, people have ideas of the desserts and cookies they want but don’t know how to translate that to a clean look,” she says. “I start with their ideas and minimize everything to create a very clean and chic result.”

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When Harbourside Place announced a steak house was coming to the site, locals expected a head turner, both in menu and ambience. And when The Jupiter Grill opened in early May, they weren’t disappointed.

Stepping into the 8,000-square-foot space, diners are greeted not by typical steak house decor of dark hues and wood but by a unique look that reflects the restaurant’s surroundings. The team allowed the waterfront destination to inspire the color palette and design scheme, with details like a mermaid-scaled interior bar. “While there are warm and rich elements to our decor, there are also lighter, more coastal chic environmental touches,” says Dave Magrogan, CEO and founder of Gulfstream Hospitality. “The town of Jupiter is both refined and casual, and we wanted The Jupiter Grill to reflect that image.” Aside from the main dining room and lounge area, there is also an outdoor bar with seating areas that can be sectioned off for private dining by request. “While you are dining inside the restaurant, you still feel connected to the outdoor open air and water present at Harbourside,” says Magrogan.

Tasked with building a menu that encapsulates both surf and turf was Chef Paul Niedermann, a Florida local who won Hell’s

Kitchen in 2011 and served as head chef at BLT Steak New York. “The menu is a journey of all my travels and experiences working across the country,” says Niedermann. “The inspiration really came from me walking the space and just taking in the water. I didn’t want to write a standard, boring, traditional steak house menu.” To that end, the menu features sustainable seafood like oysters and clams from the Sebastian Inlet, as well as partnerships with local fishermen for menu specials.

Of course, the steaks are obviously a big deal here, and The Jupiter Grill serves top-of-the-line traditional prime cuts. There’s the 18-ounce, 45-day dry-aged bone-in New York strip, a rosemary and fig crusted Heritage pork chop, and a 36-ounce Wagyu tomahawk. “Our love for steaks is just as important as our love for seafood,” says Magrogan.

Niedermann’s personal favorites on the menu are the dry-aged bone-in strip, the 22-ounce bone-in Cajun rib eye, and the lobster bucatini. A customer favorite, he notes, is the deviled egg flight, a classic appetizer prepared with blue crab, pickled jalapeño, bacon, truffle, and caviar. There’s also a raw bar menu with shrimp cocktail, fresh oysters and clams, jumbo crab, and spicy tuna poke. Non-seafood options include a Peruvian roasted chicken served with a blood orange salad and sweet potato purée, a Chinese five-spice duck breast, and braised short rib. Such a vast menu requires a robust wine menu, and The Jupiter Grill offers 140 top wine labels.

Desserts are the responsibility of Pastry Chef Rachel Pias, who serves favorites with a creative take. A coconut cake with salted raspberry caramel, graham crumbles, and white chocolate is designed to resemble a golf hole and aptly named the 19th Hole. The chocolate layer cake is dusted with 24-karat edible gold and a golden palm, and the bread pudding is made with Cap’n Crunch cereal and topped with smoked bacon and bourbon toffee sauce. 149 Soundings Ave., Jupiter, thejupitergrill.com ❖

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A Selection of Area Restaurants Local Dining Guide

AMERICAN

The Jupiter Lighthouse serves as the backdrop for Chef Jason Van Bomel’s global takes on classic dishes. Elegant environs and more than 40 rare wines by the glass complete the picture. 1000 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter; 1000north.com; 561.570.1000

AQUAGRILLE

Beach house-inspired decor and a chill vibe entice diners at the new AquaGrille, where coastal American dining reigns supreme. 14121 U.S. Hwy. 1, Juno Beach; aquagrillejuno.com; 561.355.0438

BARCELLO

With pasta selections ranging from pad Thai to rigatoni, and pizza toppings varying from ahi tuna and wasabi drizzle to prosciutto, Barcello’s menu is one of the most unique in Palm Beach County. 11603 U.S. Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach; barcellonpb. com; 561.660.8222

BEACON

Love Street’s upscale eatery offers coastal cuisine with a Mediterranean flair. 1107 Love St., Jupiter; thebeaconjupiter.com; 561.532.3280

CAFÉ CHARDONNAY

Chef-owner Frank Eucalitto has augmented the menu with influences from Latin America and Asia, using local fish and produce, plus an extensive wine list. 4533 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens; cafechardonnay.com; 561.627.2662

CHEF’S TABLE

Sophisticated New American restaurant offering fine wine and seasonal menus in understated, rustic digs. 2313 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart; chefstable stuart.com; 772.287.5599

COLAB KITCHEN

Head to this urban farm with a café serving locavore cuisine, plus shop its market for fermented

foods, bread, and more. 100 SE MLK Jr. Blvd., Stuart; colabkitchenfl.com; 772.872.6243

COOLINARY

This newly expanded space by Tim and Jenny Lipman features the Parched Pig bar concept combined with a kitchen to serve up creative cuisine. 4580 Donald Ross Road Suite 100, Palm Beach Gardens; thecoolpig.com; 561.249.6760

THE COOPER

Sustainable, environmentally conscious food in a contemporary setting, with unparalleled service. The menu is inspired by fresh, locally sourced ingredients that are mindfully prepared. Artisan cocktails, wines, and microbrews are a huge draw at its indoor and outdoor bars. 4610 PGA Blvd. Suite 100, Palm Beach Gardens; thecooperrestaurant. com; 561.622.0032

DISTRICT TABLE & BAR

Chef Jason Stocks presents his creative take on everything from dry-aged burgers to sourdough pizza in a contemporary dining space. Sustainability is also a focus: Oyster shells are recycled to rebuild local reefs and oyster beds. 4665 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart; districttableandbar.com; 772.324.8357

DOUBLE ROADS

Part restaurant, part music venue, this Jupiter spot has been a fixture for years. Now in a new location, the restaurant focuses on barbecue but also serves a delicious pizza and flame-broiled burgers. 103 S. U.S. Hwy 1 Suite A1, Jupiter; doubleroadsfl.com; 561.437.3348

THE GAFFORD

Family-run establishment with Southern hospitality and perfectly executed plates such as Mabel’s fried chicken, a local favorite. The signature “Gafford” is a 20-ounce bone-in prime Revier Ranch ribeye that pays homage to owner Rick Wilson’s

grandfather and the steaks they used to cook together. 47 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart; thegafford. com; 772.221.9517

HARRY AND THE NATIVES

This long-standing family business offers a selection of traditional American favorites in a casual atmosphere. 11910 SE Federal Hwy., Hobe Sound; harryandthenatives.com; 772.546.3061

HONEYBELLE

Led by Chef Lindsay Autry, this PGA National restaurant offers a little bit of everything to satisfy all guests. Enjoy bites like wood-fired pizzas, poke bowls, and Autry’s famous fried chicken. 400 Ave. of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens, pgaresort.com/dine/honeybelle; 561.627.7015

HUDSON’S ON THE RIVER

Enjoy a mix of flavors translated into dishes ranging from Island River Ramen to maple-glazed pork belly to pepper-crusted tuna salad. 351 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart; hudsonontheriver.com; 772.266.8061

JOSCO GARDEN

Decorated in lush greenery and wood accents, Josco Garden highlights global ingredients on its American classics menu. Its cocktails are decadent and photo worthy. 157 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Tequesta; joscogarden.com; 561.972.7337

KITCHEN NORTH

A contemporary American brasserie brought to town by Chef Matthew Byrne and wife Aliza. This sister concept to their West Palm Beach outpost features elevated twists on classic dishes. 5250 Donald Ross Road Suite 100, Palm Beach Gardens; kitchenpb.com; 561.328.8825

KORK

Globally inspired and locally sourced small bites, dinners, and brunch with premier cocktails and courtyard outdoor seating. 11970 SE Dixie Hwy., Hobe Sound; korkhobesound.com; 772.245.8182

30 DAYS OF DELICIOUSNESS!

Flavor Palm Beach is back—and it’s better than ever, with more than 50 participating restaurants, including a few first-timers. Every September, many restaurants in the county offer special multicourse prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner, ranging from $35 to $85 per person, to encourage the community to visit and perhaps find a new favorite spot. It’s a great opportunity to dine at some of the top restaurants in town at special prices. Now in its sixteenth year, Flavor Palm Beach has managed to snag a few newcomers, such as Blackbird, Lucky Shuck, Beacon, Waxin’s, and The Jupiter Grill, plus much-loved spots like 1000 North, The Butcher’s Club, Honeybelle, and La Masseria. (And if you don’t mind the drive to Palm Beach, be sure to snag a reservation at the legendary Café Boulud.) Flavor Palm Beach runs September 1-30. To view a full list of restaurants and read their Flavor menus, visit flavorpb.com. —Michelle Lee Ribeiro

MANATEE ISLAND BAR & GRILL

Manatee Island Bar & Grill offers a variety of options, from seafood to steak to veggie burgers, all filling and all fresh. 1640 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce; 772.242.8460; manateeislandbarandgrill. com

MANERO’S RESTAURANT

Enjoy steaks cooked to order, a shrimp cocktail, or other classic American dishes. 2851 SW High Meadow Ave., Palm City; maneros.com; 772.220.3011

MRS. SMOKEYS REAL PIT BAR-B-Q

For authentic pit barbecue and soul food to boot, Mrs. Smokey’s offers ribs and brisket and sides of corn, collards, and coleslaw. Grab a platter or combo and a fried biscuit too. 5430 Military Trail Suite 60, Jupiter; mrssmokeys.com; 561.557.3800

NEVS BARBECUE

A Texas-influenced smoke show, NEVS Barbecue uses its wood-fire rotisserie smoker to serve up brisket, black pepper sausage, baby back ribs and pulled chicken. Once it’s sold out, it’s gone for the day. 9910 Alt. A1A Suite 709, Palm Beach Gardens; nevsbarbecue.com; 561.437.6387

PALM CITY GRILL

Seafood, pizza, and burgers coexist at this understated, pub-style corner eatery with a following as large as its menu. 3208 SW Martin Downs Blvd., Palm City; thepalmcitygrill.com; 772.220.4745

PICKLED

Bright and spacious restaurant with late hours and flavorful eats including Wagyu sirloin, duck pot pie, truffle mac and cheese, and charcuterie boards. 201 N. 2nd St., Fort Pierce; pickledinthe fort.com; 772.448.4239

SAILFISH BREWING COMPANY

American warehouse–style eatery offering a wide selection of beers from the taproom, as well as appetizers and dinner eats from the pizza kitchen. 130 N. 2nd St., Fort Pierce; sailfishbrewingco.com; 772.577.4382

SALUTE MARKET

Enjoy delicious pours of reasonably priced wines paired with a fusion of flavors in the form of goat cheese-stuffed dates to midnight turkey pesto sandwiches to braised short rib. 5530 PGA Blvd. Suite 101, Palm Beach Gardens; salute2u.com; 561.425.5651

SEASONS 52

Experience the sensational flavors of an awardwinning international wine list and a seasonally inspired menu, where most items contain fewer than 500 calories. 11611 Ellison Wilson Road, Palm Beach Gardens; seasons52.com; 561.625.5852

SOUTH FORK KITCHEN & BAR

Made-from-scratch dishes, from seafood to steak, prepared by Naples native Chef Ron Kerr. 900 SE Indian St., Stuart; southforkkitchenandbar. com; 772.247.7382

SPRITZ CITY BISTRO

Upscale American bistro featuring tapas and small plates. 61 SW Osceola St., Stuart; spritzcity bistro.com; 772.320.9100

TASTE

Taste looks just as bright and colorful as it, well,

tastes. Stop by for a chill bite; there is something for everyone. 11750 SE Dixie Hwy., Hobe Sound; tastehobesound.com; 772.546.1129

TAYLOR FARMHOUSE CAFÉ

A cozy, rustic café offering American classics, amid some creative ones (alligator bites), as well as a spacious outdoor area and a partnership with Burrito Bros. Food Truck. 16891 Jupiter Farms Road, Jupiter; jupiterfarmhousecafe.com; 561.747.8221

TIKI 52

This waterfront bar and grill serves up fresh favorites and will even cook your catch. A sunny, colorful place for live music and good eats. 18487 S.E. Federal Hwy., Tequesta; tiki52tequesta.com; 561.744.9113

WAXIN’S

Stop in this new industrial-chic, Swedish-American restaurant and dine in one of the five unique seating areas. Pair your fine dining with wine in the chef’s room or get cozy in the casual living room with drop-in seating and televisions. 5300 Donald Ross Road Suite 130, Palm Beach Gardens; waxins.com; 888.892.9467

THE WOODS

Located at Harbourside Place, The Woods is Tiger Woods’ flagship restaurant and sports bar. Refuel on sophisticated dishes like lamb with an espresso rub and chocolate cherry gastrique or grab a cigar and a drink to unwind. 129 Soundings Ave., Jupiter; thewoods.tigerwoods.com; 561.320.9627

ASIAN

ASIAN SPICE BISTRO

Small, contemporary Asian eatery specializing in beautiful sushi plates, Thai, and boats. 1888 NE Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach; asianspice bistro.com; 772.208.5164

BENIHANA

Grab dinner and a show at this hibachi restaurant as tableside chefs prepare Japanese dishes. 3602 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart; benihana.com; 772.286.0740

BLACKBIRD

Modern restaurant serving traditional ChineseAmerican mainstays like Peking duck and creative libations. 1511 N. Old Dixie Hwy., Jupiter; blackbird modernasian.com; 561.589.7505

HOKKAIDO SUSHI & STEAK HOUSE

Japanese steak house offering typical Asian eats as well as extravagant sushi boats and hibachi dinners in a setting adorned with LED lights, plants, and traditional Japanese decor. 2867 SW Cafe Court, Palm City; hokkaidopalmcity.com; 772.283.5118

KABUKI

For an intimate night out, come for traditional and modern sushi in a dimly lit environment. 5080 PGA Blvd. Suite 105, Palm Beach Gardens; kabuki wpb.com; 561.776.8778

KRUA

THAI RESTAURANT

Authentic Thai dishes served family-style in an eclectically themed restaurant. 3283 SE Federal Hwy., Stuart; kruathaiofstuart.com; 772.600.8114

NITROGEN BAR, GRILL, AND SUSHI

Impeccable sushi rolls, innovative hot dishes, and one of the area’s best burgers. 6779 W. Indiantown Road Suite 18, Jupiter; nitrogenbrasserie.com; 561.972.2944

SACHI SUSHI ASIAN FUSION

A contemporary space offering a multitude of sushi options as well as Thai and pho selections. 3382 SE Federal Hwy., Stuart; sachisushirestaurant.com; 772.219.0900

WASABI THAI SUSHI

Stop by Wasabi Thai for good food, large portions, and a delicate ambience—plus a full liquor bar. 217 Orange Ave., Fort Pierce; wasabithaisushifl.com; 772.242.1310

CAFÉ

BUNK HOUSE COFFEE BAR

Formerly a bunkhouse that houses WWII soldiers, this 100-percent plant-based café offers acai bowls and fresh-baked goods alongside its coffee menu. 3181 NE West End Blvd., Jensen Beach; bunkhousecoffeebar.com; 772.261.8312

COFFEE BAR BLUE DOOR

Quaint downtown coffee shop serving breakfast, bistro fare, and baked goods, with flora-focused outdoor seating that’s especially enjoyable in the late hours. 38 SE Osceola St., Stuart; facebook. com/coffeebarbluedoor; 772.221.7707

DIAMOND TEA ROOM & BISTRO

Opt for the six-course high English tea, served all day, or order from an à la carte selection of teas, tea sandwiches, scones, or tea cookies. A constantly updating bistro menu satisfies larger appetites. 3868 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart; diamondtearoom.com; 772.781.5153

GILBERT’S COFFEE BAR

Enjoy coffee, cheese boards, smoothies, and more at this charming waterfront location. Stay for happy hour and gaze as the sun sets over the water. 615 SW Anchorage Way, Stuart; gilbertscoffeebar.com; 772.214.1522

IMPORTICO’S BAKERY CAFÉ

Specializing in pastry and breads, with additional menu items like sandwiches and coffee. 3800 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart; 772.286.0204; 134 S. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce; 772.429.3435; importicos bakerycafe.com;

THE LOKOMOTIVE

Located inside the family-owned-and-operated specialty market known as Ferro Via, The Lokomotive is a must-visit for a cup of joe or tea, plus pastries and grab-and-go items. 105 Center St., Jupiter; facebook.com/thelokomotive; 561.307.4962

PERK COFFEE HOUSE

California meets Florida in this café serving specialty drinks and a deliciously healthy menu with vast vegan options—all in a bright atmosphere. 384 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta; perkcoffeetequesta. com; 561.406.5551

THE ROASTED RECORD

An international, award-winning coffee roaster, café, and vinyl record store. In addition to its beer collaborations with Walking Tree and Ocean

Republic brewing, The Roasted Record has 11 local craft beers on tap and a variety of both white and red wines. 600 S. Colorado Ave., Stuart; roasted record.com; 772.320.9918

STUART COFFEE COMPANY

Located in the heart of historic downtown, Stuart Coffee Company is the perfect spot to enjoy wraps, sandwiches, bagels, salads, and more. 55 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart; stuartcoffeeco.com; 772.600.8243

SUBCULTURE COFFEE JUPITER

Antique coffee shop with a traditional drink menu, breakfast sandwiches and toasts, smoothies, and acai bowls. Don’t miss the special music and trivia events. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. Suite 5090; 561.323.7756; 107 Front St., Jupiter; subculturecoffee.com; 561.320.6005

TEAPOTS & TREASURES CAFÉ

Teahouse with a selection of teas and beverages served by the pot, a menu including sandwiches, soups, and salads, and multiple tea services to choose from for a more elaborate affair. 14137 U.S. Hwy. 1, Juno Beach; teapotsandtreasurescafe. com; 561.881.0447

FRENCH/CREOLE

11 MAPLE STREET

Where French country meets Florida. 11 Maple Street offers a dining experience with fare resembling art. Chef Michael Perrin prepares his plates the season’s peak items, including locally sourced produce and humanely raised meats. 3224 NE Maple Ave., Jensen Beach; elevenmaple.com; 772.334.7714

CAFÉ DES ARTISTES

Traditional French cooking, from bistro fare to elegant dinners, served waterfront in the heart of Jupiter Yacht Club Marina. 318 S. U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter; cafedesartistesfrenchbistro.com; 561.747.0998

CAFE MARTIER

Kick back and soak in the European vibe at this charming eclectic restaurant specializing in French casual fine dining with a speakeasy vibe in the historic post office arcade. 23 SW Osceola St., Stuart; cafemartier.com; 772.600.5025

THE PARISIAN RESTAURANT & WINE BAR

Exclusive French wines and updated classics like coq au vin served in a relaxing ambience. The elegant desserts are worth saving room for. 201 N. U.S. Hwy. 1 Suite D9, Jupiter; theparisianrestaurant. com; 561.360.2224

GERMAN

GREEK/MEDITERRANEAN

MANA GREEK FUSION

Laz and Anna Chasomeris bring their Greek mother’s family recipes to life inside this Mediterranean eatery. Ingredients are flown in from Greece and turned into favorites like pastitsio, mousaka, and cheesecake baklava. 117 N. Coastal Way, Jupiter; managreekfusion.com; 561.532.4275

OLYMPIC TAVERNA

Part of the Spiro’s empire, Olympic Taverna serves traditional Greek cuisine as well as American favorites. 2951 SW High Meadow Ave., Palm City; spirostaverna.com/palm-city; 772.781.8461

PORT BARNA

Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with an American and Spanish twist. 3478A NW Federal Hwy., Jensen Beach; portbarna.com; 772.232.6738

SPIRO’S TAVERNA

Greek-American fare like gyros and sandwiches, along with beer and wine, in a casual setting. 1738 St. Lucie W. Blvd., Port St. Lucie; spirostaverna. com; 772.879.4083

INDIAN

THE HOFFMANN

Enjoy traditional German and American fare while relaxing at the expansive outdoor seating and barn. 3825 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach; the-hoffmann.com; 772.444.3697

SCHNITZEL HAUS

Chef Lenh offers an exciting menu featuring American fusion and German favorites such as potato pancakes, schnitzel, and sauerbraten. 5687 SE Crooked Oak Ave., Hobe Sound; schnitzelhaus hobesound.com; 772.210.2350

BOLLY TWIST

From the owners of India Palace, Bolly Twist offers an array of Indian and Indo-Chinese cuisine, including tandoori dishes, meat and vegetarian entrées, dosas, biryani, and special platters. 5563 SE Federal Hwy., Stuart; bollytwist.com; 772.210.6793

ELA CURRY KITCHEN

This eatery, whose name means “cardamom” in Sanskrit, features traditional thali along with Indian street foods. 4650 Donald Ross Road Suite 110, Palm Beach Gardens; elacurrykitchen.com; 561.345.2196

NAMASTE GRILL

Nepalese and Indian cuisine inside a relaxed, contemporary space in the heart of downtown Stuart. Menu highlights range from tandoori and grilled meats to a hearty array of veggie entrées to goat curry with Nepalese spices simmered in a dark stew. 2500 SE Federal Hwy., Stuart; namastegrill stuart.com; 772.283.5515

STAGE

Chef Pushkar Marathe delivers flavor-forward Indian cuisine with influence from all over the world. Staples like curries are complemented by lentil fritters, Korean barbecue ribs, fried chicken, and more. An on-site garden provides fresh herbs and botanicals for creative cocktails. 2000 PGA Blvd. Suite 5502, Palm Beach Gardens; stagepga.com; 561.408.3685

TAJ INDIAN

Curries steal the show at this establishment that offers a wide range of cultural favorites in addition to vegan and Halal foods. 529 NW Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie; tajpsl.com; 772.237.4567

ITALIAN

18 SEMINOLE ITALIAN BISTRO

Inside this quaint, historically preserved building

lies one of the area’s most intimate and romantic atmospheres. All meals are made to order and crafted with top-quality, local seasonal ingredients. 18 SE Seminole St., Stuart; facebook.com/ eighteenSSI; 772.463.0059

CASA BELLA

This quaint restaurant combines northern and southern Italian cuisine under one roof. Expect big flavors and beyond-satisfactory Italian dishes. 512 SW 3rd St., Stuart; casabellastuart.com; 772.223.0077

CASA MIA TRATTORIA & PIZZERIA

Featuring authentic Italian, from-scratch recipes made with quality ingredients—including wood-fired pizzas, seafood pastas, and delectable desserts— Casa Mia specializes in every aspect of Italian cooking. A strong wine selection, lively happy hour, and rotating specials keep regulars coming back. 337 E. Indiantown Road Suite 10E, Jupiter; casamiajupiter.com; 561.972.6888

DRIFT KITCHEN & BAR

This premier oceanfront restaurant located at Hutchinson Shores Resort features fresh seafood and Italian specialties in a contemporary space. Choose between the lounge/chef’s bar and the oceanfront veranda to dive into brick oven pizzas, house-made pasta, and house specialties like blue crab-crusted grouper. 3793 NE Ocean Blvd., Jensen Beach; driftkitchenandbar.com; 772.405.9215

EVO ITALIAN

Chef Erik Pettersen uses only the freshest and finest-quality ingredients available, including Italian imports such as extra virgin olive oil, San Marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, and a variety of olives and aged Italian cheeses. 150 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Tequesta; evoitalian.com; 561.745.2444

GIGI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

With recipes passed down through generations, Gigi’s Neapolitan fare is time-tested and well worth a visit. 1322 NE Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach; gigisitalian.com; 772.225.6444

GIOVANNI’S

Experience old-world Italian fare in a quaint bistro setting. Find your favorite pasta entrée from more than two dozen options, or opt for a chicken- or fish-based dish. 3900 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens; giovannisristorante.net; 561.799.7998

THE GROVE, PIZZA, CUCINA, WINE, MARKET & CHARCUTERIE

Home to the largest selection of wines in Martin County, The Grove offers a twist on Italian and is a great meeting place for friends, family, and colleagues. Chat over enticing charcuterie boards, Italian classics, and Mediterranean dishes. 8815 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound; thegrovehobesound. com; 772.402.5410

IL PROFESSORE

Intimate Italian restaurant serving authentic dishes rooted in the flavors of Capri. An array of delicious pasta, meat, and fish dishes and a wide selection of Italian wines and others from around the word. 626 U.S. Hwy. 1, Tequesta; ilprofessoreitalian restaurant.com; 561.575.9222

LA FORCHETTA

This family-owned gem is home to a selection of

Hand-breaded crispy fried green tomatoes topped with a savory, house-made pimento cheese and sweet onion bacon jam at Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House in Jensen Beach

gourmet pasta including lobster ravioli, penne alla vodka, and gnocchi Capri. Plus, hand-tossed pizza pies served in a warm, Italian setting by attentive staff. 7820 SW Lost River Road, Stuart; laforchetta. net; 772.872.7333

LA MASSERIA

Inspired by Puglia’s ancient farmhouses, La Masseria brings a taste of Italy from its original location in the heart of Manhattan to sunny South Florida. 5520 PGA Blvd. Suite 104, Palm Beach Gardens; lamasseriapbg.com; 561.660.8272

LIMONCELLO RISTORANTE

Upscale Italian restaurant serving fresh pastas made in-house daily, meats, seafood, and celebrated Italian classics. The extensive wine list features something to complement every dish. 2000 PGA Blvd. Suite 3110, Palm Beach Gardens; limoncellopbg.com; 561.622.7200

LUNA DOWNTOWN STUART

A local favorite and landmark offering indoor and outdoor seating as well as sidewalk window service. 49 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart; lunadowntown stuart.com; 772.288.0550

LYNORA’S

A true family affair, Lynora’s excels at modernizing classic Italian dishes. 5320 Donald Ross Road Suite 135, Palm Beach Gardens; 561.249.1822; 1548 U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter; lynoras. com; 561.203.2702

MICHELINA’S

Modern take on classic Italian dishes and a friendly staff at this family-owned restaurant. 1835 SE Federal Hwy., Stuart; michelinasrest.com; 772.286.3455

PEPE & SALE

Expect modern Italian dishes with a focused wine list in a fine dining atmosphere inside a bistrolike setting. 101 SE Ocean Blvd. Suite 103, Stuart; pepe-sale.com; 772.872.6251

PIETRO’S ON THE RIVER

Under the supervision of Chef Robert King, the kitchen puts out memorable authentic Italian dishes such as roasted Long Island duckling and swordfish puttanesca. 8735 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach; pietrosontheriver.com; 772.229.7575

RISTORANTE CLARETTA

Authentic Italian dishes in a fine dining setting. All ingredients are imported fresh from Italy, and seafood comes straight from the Mediterranean Sea. 1315 SW Martin Hwy., Palm City; ristorante claretta.com; 772.219.9940

RUFFINO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND PIZZERIA

This family-owned restaurant boasts authentic Italian fare from a menu of more than 70 choices, as well as daily specials. 1145 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie; ruffinos.net; 772.335.2988

TUTTO FRESCO

An elegant Italian restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating featuring upmarket entrées, steaks, and a full bar. 9501 Reserve Blvd., Port St. Lucie; tuttofrescopsl.com; 772.464.8988

LATIN AMERICAN/CUBAN

CASA CAÑA

This outpost by the O’Brien family serves a blend of traditional Florida dishes with a Latin flair. 377 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta; casacana.co; 561.250.6350

MERVIS’ CAFÉ & GRILL

This Fort Pierce establishment doubles as a USPS contract unit and serves up one tasty Cuban sandwich that has locals coming back for more. They also offer satisfying bites like sweet plantains, croquettes, and empanadas. 402 S. 5th St., Fort Pierce; merviscafe.com; 772.462.6600

MEXICAN

BLUE WATER TACO CO.

This local eatery features inspirations from Baja, the Caribbean, and the Palm Beaches. 2525 Military Trail Suite 105, Jupiter; bluewatertaco.com; 561.277.9954

CACTUS GRILLE & TEQUILA BAR

Hot spot serving authentic Tex-Mex cuisine drawing on family recipes. Sip flavorful cocktails in a lively atmosphere. 4650 Donald Ross Road Suite 100, Palm Beach Gardens; thecactusgrille.com; 561.249.3090

Flavor

CALAVERAS CANTINA

Located at Harbourside Place, Calaveras Cantina provides a festive setting for Mexican staples like street corn, enchiladas, and churros. 125 Dockside Circle, Jupiter; calaverascantina.com; 561.320.9661

CASA AMIGOS AUTHENTIC

A hit with the locals, visit for a dynamite meal and atmosphere. 7950 S. U.S. Hwy. 1, Port St. Lucie; casaamigosrest.com; 772.204.2744

CASA TEQUILA & RANCHO CHICO

Authentic Mexican cuisine from burritos to fajitas. Stop in Fridays for live mariachi band performances 1725 SE Federal Hwy., Stuart; casatequilafl.com; 772.600.5482

MERO MERO MEXICAN CANTINA

This Mexican cantina offers a small, authentic menu of ceviches, street bites, tacos, and more. 950 SE Indian St., Stuart; meromerocantina.com; 772.254.4022

PAPICHULO TACOS

Mexican street-style food inspired by Mexico, Cuba, Peru, and Argentina, plus a bar stocked with fresh juices, tequila, and cocktails. 1556 U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter; papichulotacos.com; 561.250.7274

RANCHO CHICO

Enjoy margaritas and Mexican cuisine offered in a vibrant cantina with booth seating plus colorful wall art. 686 U.S. Hwy. 1, Tequesta; 561.575.2906; 91 SW Monterey Road, Stuart; 772.288.6741; ranchochicoflorida.com

TACO CHULA

Try a range of informal Mexican dishes in the colorful indoor dining area or outside on the patio. Customize your tacos and burritos, from

the filling to the toppings. 10800 N. Military Trail Suite 108, Palm Beach Gardens; tacochula.com; 561.530.7755

TACO SHACK

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. 1155 Main St. Suite 120, Jupiter; 561.508.3789; 555 S. Colorado Ave. Suite 102, Stuart; 772.288.9696; taco-shack.com

ZAPATA’S MEXICAN GRILL

Zapata’s has eye-catching decor and even more eye-catching drinks and meals. Drop by for tasty, authentic Mexican food. 6700 U.S. Hwy. 1, Port St. Lucie; zapatasmexicancuisine.com; 772.464.7288

PORTUGUESE AND SPANISH

ANDALUCIA TAPAS BAR

This Spanish tapas concept is located in the heart of Jupiter and Tequesta, offering traditional croquetas, cured meats, seafood and meat entrées, and paellas. Live Latin music and flamenco shows set the scene. 187 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta; andaluciatapasbar.com; 561.406.6509

FERNANDO’S DOCKSIDE GRILLE

Take a tour along the coasts of the Atlantic with Chef Fernando Dovale, who whips up authentic Mediterranean and Portuguese cuisine from shrimp scampi to pork Alentejana to seared scallops. 2214 SE Veterans Memorial Parkway, Port St. Lucie; fernandosdocksidegrille.com; 772.337.1110

LUSO PORTUGUESE GRILLE

Portuguese outpost reflecting the country’s coastal heritage with a focus on seafood like

octopus and shrimp cooked Mozambique-style. 10511 SW Village Center Drive, Port St. Lucie; lusogrille.info; 772.303.

SEAFOOD

BASIN SEAFOOD MARKET & KITCHEN

Fresh seafood on ice available for purchase as well as dining options and charming outdoor and indoor seating. 4150 SE Salerno Road, Stuart; 772.287.5771

CATFISH HOUSE

A captivatingly decorated seafood joint specializing in classic fried selections. 11500 SE Federal Hwy., Hobe Sound; facebook.com/hobesound catfishhouse; 772.545.7733

CHOWDER HEADS

A casual eatery with traditional New England seafood dishes like lobster rolls and clam chowder. 2123 S. U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter; chowderheadsusa. com; 561.203.2903

COD & CAPERS SEAFOOD MARKET AND CAFÉ

A daily market and restaurant in one, Cod & Capers sells fresh fish to bring home or to enjoy in-house. 1201 U.S. Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach; codand capers.com; 561.622.0963

CONCHY JOE’S SEAFOOD

Dive into fresh seafood items such as Conchy’s Seafood Feast or the Bahamian-inspired conch salad. 3945 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach; conchyjoes.com; 772.334.1131

COOL’A FISH BAR

This cozy, tropical grill serves only fresh and locally sourced seafood dishes, with options including swordfish, mahi, salmon, snapper, shrimp, and more. 11340 Legacy Ave. Suite E-100, Palm Beach Gardens; coolafishbar.com; 561.622.2227

CRABBY’S DOCKSIDE

Enjoy fresh catches like stuffed grouper and hogfish snapper, plus other entrées including pasta, pizza, and more. Signature drinks like the rum punch—and amazing views of the inlet and lagoon—round out the experience at this new location. 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce; crabbysdocksideftpierce.com; 772.252.5672

CRAWDADDY’S

Every day is Mardi Gras at Crawdaddy’s, where Cajun-Creole cuisine reigns supreme. 1949 NE Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach; crawdaddys jensenbeach.com; 772.225.3444

DOLPHIN BAR & SHRIMP HOUSE

A fine waterfront retreat with panoramic river views and a wide-ranging menu featuring plentiful seafood selections, wood-grilled meats, and homestyle specials. 1401 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach; dolphinbar.com; 772.781.5136

FOOD SHACK

Come to this casual locals’ favorite and enjoy some of the freshest and most creatively prepared seafood in the area. Head next door to Maxi’s Lineup after for live music and beer. 103 U.S. Hwy. 1 Suite D3, Jupiter; littlemoirsjupiter. com; 561.741.3626

GUANABANAS

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Flavor

setting, Caribbean cuisine, cocktails, and live music. 960 N. Hwy. A1A, Jupiter; guanabanas.com; 561.747.8878

JETTY’S WATERFRONT RESTAURANT

The stunning views overlooking the Jupiter Lighthouse paired with fresh seafood make Jetty’s a winner. 1075 N. Hwy. A1A, Jupiter; jettysjupiter. com; 561.743.8166

JUNO BEACH FISH HOUSE

Seafood and fresh catches get a Florida and Caribbean twist at this mosaic-filled spot with indoor and outdoor seating. 13980 U.S. Hwy. 1, Juno Beach; junobeachfishhouse.com; 561.626.2636

KYLE G’S PRIME SEAFOOD & STEAKS

Eclectic, seafood-centric menu that blends the freshest daily catches, highest-quality raw bar, and shellfish selections. Plus, premium cuts of meat—all with stunning water views. 10900 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach; kylegseafood.com; 772.237.5461

LATITUDES

A dining experience concentrating on a journey of the ocean’s best flavors, Latitudes is Jupiter Beach Resort’s new signature restaurant. 5 N. Hwy. A1A, Jupiter; opalcollection.com/jupiter-beach/ restaurants/latitudes; 561.745.7120

LEFTOVERS CAFE

Grab a craft beer or glass of wine while enjoying the daily catch or other seafood dishes. Make sure to leave room for one of the dessert options, all served with berries, whipped cream, and toasted coconut. 451 University Blvd., Jupiter; littlemoirs jupiter.com; 561.627.6030

LOLA’S SEAFOOD EATERY

Enjoy New England-inspired seafood like fried clams and scallops, oysters, and pasta dishes in a lively setting. 4595 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens; 561.622.2259; 181 U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter; 561.406.5000; lolasseafood.com

LUCKY SHUCK OYSTER BAR & TAPHOUSE

Enjoy Gulf Coast cuisine, with a raw oyster bar and fresh fish and shellfish, as well as Southerninspired specialties such as crawfish gumbo. 1116 Love St., Jupiter; luckyshuckjupiter.com; 561.532.3331

NEW ENGLAND FISH MARKET & RESTAURANT

New England has you covered with fresh and flavorful seafood, available for purchase in their market or as a classic meal in their restaurant. 1419 NE Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach; 772.334.7324; 3102 SW Martin Downs Blvd., Palm City; 772.872.7355; newenglandfish.net

RIVERWALK CAFE AND OYSTER BAR

A top stop for fresh-caught seafood and drinks in a casual atmosphere. Try the oyster stew and lobster ravioli, two favorites, and see why the venue fills up so quickly every night. 201 SW St. Lucie Ave., Stuart; riverwalkoysterbar.com; 772.221.1511

SAILOR’S RETURN

Serving fresh seafood, chops, and steaks, enhanced by the most beautiful sunset on the Treasure Coast. The restaurant offers 220 seats for indoor or patio dining, two full bars, and live music seven days a week. 625 SW Anchorage

Way, Stuart; thesailorsreturn.com; 772.872.7250

SAUDER’S LANDING

This small fish house with a thatched-roof patio and dining room features fresh-caught seafood like its famous crab cakes. 9815 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach; sauderslanding.com; 772.229.0246

SHUCKERS ON THE BEACH

Enjoy the sea breeze and take in the view at Shuckers, located inside the Island Beach Resort. From ribs to raw oysters, every dish is perfection. 9800 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach; islandbeachresort. com/dining; 772.229.1224

STRINGERS TAVERN & OYSTER BAR

Located at the former Pawnbrokers Grill in Harbour Bay Plaza, this eatery captures the area’s local boating history, and its decor mimics the interior of a boat. Dive into an array of oysters served on the half shell plus surf and turf favorites. 3754 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart; stringerstavern.com; 772.210.2876

STUART BOATHOUSE

A stunning waterfront setting, an outstanding happy hour, enticing specials, and live music all weekend make Stuart Boathouse a go-to on the local dining scene. 49 SW Seminole St., Stuart; stuartboathouse.com; 772.266.4586

TIDEHOUSE

Dine from the second floor overlooking the Harborage Yacht Club & Marina. Expansive views span from the St. Lucie River to the Roosevelt Bridge. Fresh Florida seafood purchased from local fishermen, plus flatbreads, prime rib, and more. 915 NW Flagler Ave., Stuart; tidehouse.com; 772.444.3166

TOMMY BAHAMA RESTAURANT

The famed sportswear retailer translates its relaxed, island sensibility to lunch, dinner, and happy hour at Harbourside Place. Enjoy fresh seafood, regional produce, and handcrafted cocktails in the dining room or alfresco. 126 Soundings Ave., Jupiter; tommybahama.com/restaurants/ jupiter; 561.406.6631

THE TWISTED TUNA

Home to delectable sushi rolls, seafood dishes, and a raw bar, in addition to an array of Italian favorites. A bottomless Bloody Mary brunch is available on Sundays. 353-R S. U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter; thetwistedtuna.com; 561.406.2188; 4290 SE Salerno Road, Stuart; thetwistedtunaportsalerno. com; 772.600.7239

U-TIKI BEACH

This waterfront restaurant boasts a tropical sand beach, open-air dining, an entertainment stage, and views of the Jupiter Lighthouse from the buzzing bar. Its casual menu includes Caribbean seafood, lobster rolls, sushi rolls, oysters, and wings. 1095 N. Hwy. A1A, Jupiter; utikibeach.com; 561.406.2210

STEAK HOUSE

1120 PRIME STEAKHOUSE

Classic steak house food and atmosphere with fresh farm-to-table salads. 11220 SE Federal Hwy., Hobe Sound; facebook.com/1120prime; 772.742.2856

THE BUTCHER’S

CLUB

Check out Chef Jeremy Ford’s steak house at PGA National Resort. Succulent cuts of meat are served in an elegant atmosphere. 400 Ave. of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens; pgaresort. com/dine/the-butchers-club; 561.627.4852

LEWIS STEAKHOUSE

An upscale steak house that brings the spirit of the area’s most iconic restaurant to Jupiter. Enjoy fine cuts of steak, a divine cocktail list, and sophisticated design. 6390 W. Indiantown Road Suite 59, Jupiter; lewissteakhouse.com; 561.277.9188

MEATING STREET

The Lamarra family offers USDA Prime steaks, seafood, and indulgent sides at their tradition outpost. 10553 SW Meeting St., Port St. Lucie; meatingstreet.com; 772.348.3805

OAK AND EMBER STEAKHOUSE

Local favorite Chef Kyle G brings you Oak and Ember, an upscale classic steak house with delectable meats, sides, and craft cocktails. 848 SE Becker Road, Port St. Lucie; oakandember steakhouse.com; 772.224.2553

PETER’S STEAKHOUSE

Fine wines and sides like Pete’s Famous Hash Browns and fried shoestring onions accompany the dry-aged steaks at this long-standing steak house in historic downtown Jensen Beach. 3200 NE Maple Ave., Jensen Beach; peterssteakhouse. com; 772.225.2516

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN/HEALTHY

CHRISTOPHER’S KITCHEN

More than just a vegan restaurant, Christopher’s is a gathering place where health-conscious eaters can experience Chef Albert Crifaci Molla’s unrelenting passion for the finest living foods in a warm and friendly setting. 4783 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens; christopherskitchenfl.com; 561.318.6191

FRUITS & ROOTS VEGAN CAFE

This 100 percent plant-based menu offers coldpressed juices, smoothies, juice shots, oat bowls, salads, and sandwiches, all made with locally harvested ingredients. 710 S. Colorado Ave., Stuart; fruitsandrootsvegancafe.com; 772.678.6627

MOOD

Jupiter/Tequesta’s first vegan restaurant serving inventive dishes like the Self Love Platter and You Had Me at Elote, paired with inventive garden-toglass sips. 235 S. Hwy. 1, Tequesta; moodvegan. com; 561.766.2317

PLANT BASED MAFIA

A Mafia-themed restaurant with Italian and Southern influences underscoring plant-based selections. 7100 Fairway Drive Suite 52, Palm Beach Gardens; plantbasedmafia.com; 561.223.2432

TABULEH CAFÉ AT PLANET OZONE

Tabuleh Café sits within the Planet Ozone market, the first “green” commercial building and gas station in Martin County. This market and café offers organic, gluten-free, Halal, and locally sourced selections as well as fresh-squeezed juices. 1601 SE Federal Hwy., Stuart; planetozone.com; 772.403.2199 ❖

Sept 16 & 17, 2023 Exotics & Orchid Sale

50 of the region's highest quality vendors & artisans

orchids ~ ornamentals ~ succulents ~ aroids cactus ~ bonsai ~ butterfly/native plants

hoyas ~ shrubs ~ fruit & flowering trees

herbs ~ garden accessories ~ baskets fine crafts ~ displays ~ and more!

Plus - special presentations, food trucks & more!

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Hot Shots

The Event: PALM BEACH COUNTY GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON

When/Where

April 19, 2023 | Pelican Club, Jupiter

1. Allison Trowbridge, Christine Pescatore, Samantha Holt, Luz Campo 2. Sandra Medina, Manuel Arismendy, Augenia Fischer

Jen Herron, Iliana Rentz (2023 National Woman of Impact), Juliet Roulhac 4. Christa Reid, Ivette Miranda, Grace Buffardi

Vukusich, Eva Vukusich (2023 PBC Teen of Impact), Jillian Vukusich, Beth Mourelatos 6. Ashley Vertuno, Pam Rauch

The Event:

TREASURE COAST HOSPICE PAWS FOR TEA DOGGIE FASHION SHOW BENEFITING THE TREASURED PETS PROGRAM

When/Where April 23, 2023 | Pelican Yacht Club, Fort Pierce

Hot Shots

The Event:

JUPITER MAGAZINE COCKTAIL PARTY ABOARD THE RGF ENVIRONMENTAL YACHT ENVISION

When/Where

April 20, 2023 | Jupiter

The Event: MARTIN COUNTY PAL BAHAMA MAMA EVENT

When/Where April 27, 2023 | Private residence of Richie DeVito, Stuart

Hot Shots

The Event: 12TH ANNUAL BACHELOR AUCTION FOR BLOOD CANCER AND MS BENEFITING THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

When/Where

April 20, 2023 | Josco Garden, Tequesta

Hot Shots

The Event:

SUNSET SOIREE TO BENEFIT TRUSTBRIDGE HOSPICE FOUNDATION

When/Where

April 27, 2023 | Lady Jean Ranch, Jupiter

The Event: THE ARC OF PALM BEACH COUNTY ANNUAL WILD PANTS “FUN-RAISER”

When/Where April 28, 2023 | Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach

Arts & Culture

LOCAL HAPPENINGS

1 Day in the Life of a Lighthouse Keeper Tour, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, also September 8 and 29, $6-$12. jupiterlighthouse.org

Flavor Palm Beach, select restaurants throughout Palm Beach County, through September 30, prices vary by menu. flavorpb.com

2 The Osprey Trail Run, George LeStrange Preserve, Fort Pierce, registration starts at $52. runtheosprey.com

Golden Years Senior Dance, MidFlorida Credit Union Event Center, Port St. Lucie, $5. cityofpsl.com/events

6 Fall Into Art Opening Reception, The Palm Room Art Gallery & Artisans Boutique, Sewall’s Point, free. martinartisansguild.org

9 Tampa General Hospital Loggerhead Triathlon, Carlin Park, Jupiter, registration starts at $139. loggerheadtriathlon.com

GardensArt Artist Reception: Sarah LaPierre, Tennis & Pickleball Center, Palm Beach Gardens, free. pbgfl.com

Taste of the Tropics Plant and Craft Sale, Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, contact for ticket prices. pslbg.org

11 “Mondays at the Maltz” Backstage Tours, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, also September 18 and 25, contact for ticket prices. jupitertheatre.org

13 Free Admission Day, Manatee Observation & Education Center, Fort Pierce, free. manateeeducation center.org

16 International Festival, featuring a performance by Grammy winner Tomasito Cruz, MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie, free. cityofpsl.com

20 Taste of Jupiter, Abacoa Country Club, ticket prices TBA. jupiterpolicefoundation.org

21 Little Lush: Functional Handmade Ceramics Awards Reception, Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta, $5. lighthousearts.org

24 GardensArt Artist Reception: Lara Chapman, Sandhill Crane Golf Clubhouse, Palm Beach Gardens, free. pbgfl.com

30 Empty Bowls in the Gardens, benefiting Palm Beach County Food Bank, Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, $35-$60. pbcfoodbank.org

PERFORMANCES

3 Eric Johnson, The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $50. lyrictheatre.com

Slightly Stoopid, Sublime with Rome, and Atmosphere, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $46. westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com

15 Kinky Boots, The Barn Theatre, Stuart, through October 1, ticket prices TBA. barn-theatre.com

16 Bee Gees Tribute Concert, Abacoa Amphitheater, free. abacoa.com

MUSEUM & GALLERY SHOWS

Court House Cultural Center Gallery, Stuart. Art in the Garage, to September 30. martinarts.org

Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach. Science Fiction, Science Future, to September 24. coxsciencecenter.org

Elliott Museum, Stuart. Path of the Panther by Carlton Ward Jr. and Wild Everglades by Mac Stone, both to December 18. hsmc-fl.com

Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta. Elegant

Threads: An Exhibition and Runway Show and Little Lush: Functional Handmade Ceramics, both September 7 to December 2. lighthousearts.org

The Palm Room Art Gallery & Artisans Boutique, Sewall’s Point. Fall Into Art, to October 28. martinartisansguild.org

Vero Beach Museum of Art. Jack Tworkov: Drawings 1948-1981 and Treasure Coast

Creates: A Tribute to Local Artists, both to September 3; M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations, September 30 to December 30. vbmuseum.org ❖

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