Teachers’ tour gives great first impression of county
Martin County schools rank among the best in Florida, which can be attributed to good administration and dedicated teachers. Although in years…
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Vignettes
Small stories. A bigger picture of Stuart.
Step back in time to learn about the unusual, the forgotten and some of the fascinating people, events and places from Martin County's history. These historical vignettes were written by Greg and Alice Luckhardt of Stuart and were published in the "Your News" section of Stuart News and TCPalm.com (discontinued).
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25 facts, statistics, coincidences pertaining to Martin County
Forthwith, 25 interesting facts, statistics, coincidences or other unusual information, in no particular order, pertaining to Martin County: (1) Stuart was named…
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Smokehouse Sally, popular restaurateur, Part 2
Editor’s note: Part 1 of Smokehouse Sallyy’s story was printed in YourNews, July 19. Sally and Bill Peters had married in 1923…
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Smokehouse Sally, popular restaurateur, Part 1
Many people through the years have moved to Martin County to retire and enjoy a more leisurely lifestyle. There are some, however,…
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A tribute to artist Mildred Elizabeth Koerber Elliot
For many and varied reasons, Martin County has fostered or attracted a variety of talented people through the years. One such person…
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Ruth Bryan Owen: Martin County’s first and only female member of Congress
William Jennings Bryan was an orator, lecturer and major historical figure in America who ran unsuccessfully for the office of president of…
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Electric service begins in 1953
Hutchinson Island is one of the more beautiful areas of Martin County , but probably few residents know much about its naming,…
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LOOK BACK: Have you ever heard of the 52-20 Cub?
A benefit referred to unofficially as the 52-20 Club was signed into law in conjunction with the GI Bill of Rights in…
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The Carlisle Family’s trials, tribulations
Horatio (Horace) Carlisle, wife Elizabeth and four children could be considered pioneers of Stuart, settling in here in 1907 Horatio, original surname…
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St. Lucie River Yacht Club, Stuart’s first ‘museum’
Stuart’s population, although figures vary, was about 1,000 in December, 1916 and people in the small town wanted a recreational facility. Six…
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Stuart-born actress Ginger L. Prince
There have been a few actors or actresses, who before becoming famous, were residents of Martin County, performing in local theater, Judge…
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Castle Hill is a beautiful estate at Sewall’s Point
Martin County may be known not only for its tropical beauty and picturesque waterways, among other amenities, but also for the friendliness…
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