Sailfish City - Stuart Florida Community Site

21^st Annual of Dancin’ in the Street is just around the corner!

What:               Stuart Main Street has had twenty great years of Dancin’ in the Street and is looking forward to another 20 with this year’s 21^st celebration.   Save the date, mark your calendar for Saturday August 23 for an evening of great entertainment, music and dancing.  A success for many years, Dancin’ in the Street has brought thousands upon thousands of Treasure Coast residents and visitors to Stuarts charming and historic downtown area to experience all the fabulous shopping, fine dining and entertainment that this unique riverfront district has to offer.  The Treasure Coast’s largest music festival only happens once a year and should not be missed.

                        This big summer event tradition is a family affair featuring seven musical stages and over five straight hours of great music, food and children’s entertainment.          The Kidz Zone will once again be along SW Flagler Avenue and will feature live entertainment by Brother Judah, rides, clowns, face painting and pony rides.

                        Unlike many other events and attractions today, Stuart Main Street will not be raising the price of admission and will keep the cost of admission the same as it has been for many years, $10 for adults and children under 12 are FREE. All proceeds go to Stuart Main Street and its programs. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted without an adult or guardian.

When:              Saturday August 23 2008

§  Gates open at 6 p.m. and close at midnight

Where:             Historic Downtown Stuart

The event itself takes place on SW Flagler Street and Osceola Street between St. Lucie Street and Colorado Avenue.

§  Gate one is located at the intersection of SW Flagler Avenue and Confusion Corner

§  Gate two is located at the intersection of St. Lucie Street and SW Flagler Avenue by Sailfish Circle

§  Gate three is located at the intersection of Colorado Street and Seminole Street

§  Gate four is located on Osceola Street between Haney Circle and Denver Ave

Who:                Stuart Main Street, a 501 C3 not for profit organization is dedicated to improving the appearance and economic stability of historic downtown Stuart. Their mission is to create and market a positive image of downtown through special events, retail sales, effective advertising and public relations often working with the public, private sector and community leaders to develop and coordinate resources to downtown Stuart’s success.

Public Info:      For more information regarding Dancin’ in the Street or Stuart Main Street, please contact Bernie Malone at Stuart Main Street, 772-286-2848 or Jim Chrulski at 772-288-5383.

Stuart, FL – (May 2008) The British are coming! The British are coming! Several weeks ago, amid a veritable ocean of dignitaries and local luminaries, Owner Bob Davis, along with his wife, Tracy, and daughters, Kim and Karlee, scooped the first shovelfuls of dirt to break ground on the site of The Sailor’s Return, on the Southwest side of the Roosevelt Bridge in beautiful downtown Stuart, where the spectacular 225 seat restaurant will stand.

The Sailor’s Return, an upscale casual, but not high-priced waterfront restaurant is taking shape and Davis expects the restaurant to be christened about this time next year – right about the same time as a brand-new 182 slip marina owned by the Huizenga Holding Company will make its debut. Sharing in the groundbreaking last week were community leaders like Stuart Mayor Jeff A. Krauskopf, Commissioner Mary Hutchinson, Collin Smith, Steve Brandon , Stuart Magazine Publisher Kim Capen, Commissioner Mike Mortell and City Attorney Paul Nicoletti.

The Sailor’s Return the second dream in the making for Davis and his family. For a dozen years, the Treasure Coast gobbled up very British fish and chips and cottage pie with American gusto at the Jolly Sailor. Things were jolly indeed. And then it was gone, and things haven’t been quite as cheerio, old mates! After giving retirement a shot (didn’t work!), Bob Davis is back on board and at the helm of a new and even more exciting, nautical and delicious venture.

But The Sailor’s Return is more than just a sequel. It’s great food, fabulous atmosphere with a heaping helping of fun and flavor. From the brushed, stainless steel martini bar to the patio seating outside on the water and a shellfish bar that cannot be beat, the Treasure Coast will be cheering for The Sailor’s Return and raising an imported beer in toast. It’s the perfect atmosphere for reading the paper and catching up on the day’s news as you watch the sun rise; a business lunch that’s just as delicious as it is productive, or a delightful dinner and romantic evening out featuring prime rib, fish and chips or chops, you’ll be glad Bob Davis didn’t like retirement and that a new tide has come in just in time for The Sailor’s Return.

Stuart, FL - Today’s the big day.  You would think that Memorial Day itself would be the big attraction that I thought it would be but it seems the start of the event and possibly the biggest crowd magnet will be this afternoon.  The ceremony is set to kick off at 3 PM today and is expected to draw large crowds of people.  Most of which are attending partly because of the protest being held by the Westboro Baptist Church members.

It is confirmed that upwards of a dozen members of the congregation will be attending.  If you are attending, they will be the group of Phelps family members and a few straglers holding up signs like “Thank God for dead soldiers” or “God hates America”.   They’ll be in the area to the East of the park that is cordoned off with orange construction mesh fencing and orange cones and they plan on showing up early.  There will be large groups of patriots on-hand to insure the protesters don’t step over the proverbial line, which they are sure to do.  I hope and pray that their protest remains a peaceful one and that they do not become the highlight of this Memorial Day Tribute.

Let’s remember why we’re all here.  This is not about these loones but about our fallen heroes, honor their memory and their sacrifice.