Lina Ruiz
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Sailfish Cay townhomes receive final approval from Stuart City Commission in split vote
The 60-unit townhome community is to be built at 751 SE Central Parkway in Stuart. → Read More
Stuart commission taps City Attorney Mike Mortell to succeed David Dyess as interim manager
He is a former Stuart mayor who served on the City Commission for a decade before becoming city attorney in 2013. → Read More
Stuart City Manager David Dyess slated to leave city, join Juno Beach as town manager
A former Stuart police chief, Dyess has been city manager for more than four years. → Read More
Stuart City Commission changes course, approves prayer at beginning of meetings
The commission voted 3-2 to replace its moment of silence at the beginning of meetings with 3minutes for prayer. → Read More
Brightline planning three-week closure of St. Lucie River bridge for renovations
U.S. Rep. Brian Mast wants the U.S. Coast Guard to analyze the resulting economic impacts. The city of Stuart is reviewing safety and economic impacts. → Read More
Stuart commissioner: City should work toward high-income housing instead of affordable units
Christopher Collins' comments came during a Stuart City Commission development workshop on Thursday. → Read More
How to navigate parking, transportation in downtown Stuart amid snowbird, holiday seasons
Parking in downtown Stuart is an ongoing complaint among business owners and shoppers. When Osceola Street and Flagler Avenue fill up, here's where to go. → Read More
Tampa women arrested in Martin on meth, cocaine sale charges
Martin County detectives said the women were in possession of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and Narcan. → Read More
Indiantown Village Manager Howard Brown resigns, replacement search to be discussed Thursday
Brown submitted his letter of resignation to the Village Council during its regular meeting on Dec. 9. The council will discuss next steps this week. → Read More
Homicide victim, 23, killed Sunday morning in shooting near Fort Pierce
The victim has been identified as Vincent Rashawn Green Jr., according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office. → Read More
Stuart City Commissioner Collins under fire for posting racially divisive photo on Facebook
The photo was deleted after Wednesday's commission meeting, which had been called to discuss the recent pause on multifamily developments. → Read More
Willoughby Townhomes, with 117 units, approved by Martin County Commission at Salerno Road
The 18-acre project by Meritage Homes is to include a multimodal path on Southeast Willoughby Boulevard and traffic-safety improvements in the area. → Read More
Multifamily projects put on pause after Stuart City Commission approves review of codes
The commission unanimously approved the pause to review development codes that allow the opportunity for more residential units in Stuart. → Read More
Stuart City Commission eyes pause of multifamily development to analyze city codes
The pause, called a zoning in progress, would allow city staff to analyze development codes that the City Commission wants to reevaluate. → Read More
Stuart City Commission: Campbell Rich, Christopher Collins, Eula Clarke win Aug. 23 primary
Stuart City Commission: Christopher Collins beat Merritt Matheson. Voters also elected newcomer Campbell Rich and reelected incumbent Eula Clarke. → Read More
FPL to build solar-energy center just outside Indiantown; fourth in western Martin County
Florida Power & Light's White Tail Solar Energy Center is to be completed in January 2024 on a 600-acre property off of Southwest Citrus Boulevard. → Read More
Hidden Oaks Middle School students involved in racist photo appeal punishment
The Florida middle school students at the center of a viral photo that spelled out a racial slur are asking the district to withdraw their punishment. → Read More
Martin County irrigation law limits days, times for watering lawn amid conservation effort
The law aligns with South Florida Water Management District restrictions and applies to unincorporated Martin County. → Read More
Stuart planning board OKs 60-unit townhome community on Southeast Central Parkway
The proposed for-sale townhomes developed by Johnston Group Development & Construction would be an average of 1,800 square feet. → Read More
Mooring in Manatee Pocket in Port Salerno could be under construction by late August
The project, expected to cost at least $1.5 million, would be funded in part by the state and the Florida Inland Navigation District. → Read More