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Michelle Lee Ribeiro

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CONTRIBUTORS

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Writers

Jules Aron, Paige Feigenbaum, George LaBonte, Kerry Shorr, Nila Do Simon, Liza Grant Smith, Valerie Staggs

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Daydream believer

It’s summertime! Which is a great time to plan a local adventure or two. One of my favorite things to do in the summer is pack up the car and hit the road to explore a new spot or revisit a favorite place. For a little inspiration, we’ve compiled a few weekend destinations, each offering a very different experience and all less than a four-hour drive away. Turn to page 44 to check out some suggestions in “Day Trippin’,” then gas up the car, grab a friend or your family (or just go solo!) and get out of town. Adventure awaits.

As children, many of us fantasized about becoming a famous singer. Being able to command a stage and belt out a tune to a crowd of adoring fans... If only! Most of us, however, simply don’t have that kind of talent and have thus resigned ourselves to singing in the shower or car. But for local teen Serenity Arce, that dream became reality.

You may have caught Serenity on this season of The Voice on NBC. The 17-year-old blew the celebrity coaches away with her “blind audition,” getting all four of them to turn their chairs for a chance to have her on their team. She ended up selecting Chance the Rapper as her coach and making it all the way to the television competition’s semifinals, where she performed in front of a live audience in hopes of securing America’s vote. Imagine walking the high school halls one day, and the next finding yourself performing on live television for millions of people. Living the dream! If you watched, then you already know Serenity didn’t end up winning. But the experience was one she’ll always remember, and she’s still pursuing her dreams. We caught up with her back in April, when the show was still taping, to get all the behind-the-scenes details of her journey. Read all about it in “Teenage Dream,” which begins on page 38.

Peace and blessings,

Michelle Lee Ribeiro Editor in Chief

michelle@stuartmagazine.com @mleerib

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From left: Serenity and me at Echo Beach Studios in Jupiter; my cousin Cynthia (left) and me acting out our pop star dreams in the ’80s.

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Summer adventures

Welcome to our summer issue! I always look forward to summertime on the Treasure Coast, a magical time of year. This is when I try to catch up on things, get ahead for the season, and enjoy some rest and relaxation.

As things slow down a bit, my husband and I are excited to visit with friends both near and far. We also enjoy visiting many of the restaurants and outdoor venues when we don’t have the many obligations of season. It’s nice to be able to take advantage of Florida resident specials at our beautiful local resorts, restaurants, and spas.... Staycations are the best!

Another activity on my summer to-do list is tackling my long-overdue reading list. I can’t wait for weekend days spent floating in the pool or lounging on the patio with a good book. I hope this summer offers many such luxuries for you too.

In this issue, we have several special advertising sections I hope you’ll check out. Our biannual Private Education Guide, published every March and July, is a go-to for those of you who have either recently moved here or are just looking for alternative education options. We have also brought back our Summer Escapes section with some inspired local ideas. The Home Resource Guide, which appears in seven issues a year, is great for anyone who is planning on doing some renovations or refreshing their home. And the Luxury Homes Guide, in every issue, covers all of your real estate needs. Contact me if you are interested in any of these advertising opportunities moving forward.

Please continue to support our local businesses and restaurants, as we all know things do slow down during the summer months. Remember, the offseason is the perfect time to snag a table reservation or spend a day shopping at the many local boutiques and shops around town.

Coming up in the October issue is our annual Faces of Martin & St. Lucie Counties promotional section. If you’d like more information about that, please reach out to me. Also coming soon: our special Wedding and Event Planning advertising section.

Have a fabulous, relaxing summer and I will see you in September!

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In the BAG

by KELLEY MARCELLUS

If you’ve caught a glimpse of a cornhole tournament on ESPN or CBS Sports, your eyes aren’t fooling you. The classic backyard game is having a moment—and some say it’s becoming the great equalizer among professional sports. “Cornhole is a really level playing field because it’s just throwing a 1-pound bag 30 feet,” says Palm Beach Gardens resident Rosie Streker, 43, who is one of 32 professional female cornhole players in the country. “Girls can play just as well as the guys, and it’s also one of the few sports where the payout for women is equal to the men.”

The American Cornhole League, which governs pro cornhole, is currently in its seventh season. The 2024 season began with a national tournament in West Palm Beach in April and concludes August 2-11 at the World Championships in South Carolina. “For a few years, we were the fastest-growing

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sport in the county, before pickleball took over the lead,” says Streker, who recalls tossing her very first bag at Stadium Grill (when it was JJ Muggs) in Abacoa. The game would introduce Streker to new friends—and her husband, Davis Streker, a former professional cornholer himself, who encouraged her to try regional and then statewide tournaments.

Streker taught elementary school locally for 15 years, leaving her day job in 2022 to focus on the sport. She turned pro six years ago, and now—with regional, national, and world titles under her belt—she loves helping other players improve their game.

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WUp your backyard game with these pro tips from Rosie

• Use four fingers to support the bag and secure with your thumb on the opposite side of the bag.

• Gently pinch the bag with your thumb; don’t ball it up.

• Your fingers should point where you want the bag to land; palm faces up when you release.

• Step forward to gain momentum or stand stationary at the end of the board; don’t step beyond the end of the board and avoid skyrocketing the bag.

“When I’m at events with newer players, I walk around and observe as people warm up,” she says, admitting she can’t help doling out tips on how to handle the bags or improve aim. She and her husband are encouraging local high schools to create cornhole clubs, and Streker notes that the first scholarships were offered to collegiate players last year. As for her own game, Streker has lofty goals. “I was the number-three lady last year and the year prior,” she says. “I’m working hard to be number one.” southflorida cornhole.com

hen Fantini's New Haven Style Apizza opened in Stuart in 2019, it became a popular destination for Connecticut transplants who craved the specialty pizza from up north. The thin-crust New Haven–style “apizza”—which is baked in a coal-fired brick oven to get its distinctive char— originated in the 1920s at Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven, and that’s where Fantini’s owner Jim Fantin got his start in the biz, working as a dishwasher when he was 15.

Film director Gorman Bechard decided to feature the local establishment in the pilot episode of his latest docuseries on pizza—Slice of America

A self-described “pizza snob,” Bechard is known for independent feature films and documentaries on topics as widespread as senior dogs and Matchbox cars.

“Fantini’s has the best pizza in Florida,” says the director, whose new docuseries highlights well-known pizza varieties from cities across America being served in places outside those cities.

“Apizza is a big deal up in New Haven,” says Fantin, 58, who lives in Port St. Lucie. “People have shared all kinds of emotions, dates, celebrations, and more around their favorite pizza joint. I hope everyone, including New Haveners, will love the show.”

The pilot episode of Slice of America featuring Fantini’s will be shown at The Lyric Theatre July 11. fantinisapizza.com; whatwerewethinkingfilms. com; lyrictheatre.com —Valerie Staggs

Rosie Streker in action at a professional cornhole tournament

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Jim Fantin (left) and docuseries host Colin Caplan at Fantini’s in Stuart

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Royale Battle

Protecting coral reefs and native marine life from the invasive lionfish

by PAIGE FEIGENBAUM

The nonnative lionfish was first spotted in Florida waters off the coast of Dania Beach in 1985 and has been wreaking havoc in our waterways ever since. While beautiful to look at with its red, brown, and white stripes and feathery tail, the creature also sports many spines that are venomous to the touch. With such deadly armor, the lionfish scares other marine life away, leaving it to freely roam the waters with no would-be predators and threatening other fish as they struggle to compete for food. Lionfish reproduce at a staggering rate, with adult females releasing upwards of two million eggs a year.

“Lionfish prey on juveniles of economically important species such as grouper, snapper, and crustaceans,” says Emily Robicheaux, lionfish outreach coordinator for the Division of Marine Fisheries Management at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). She adds: “They also eat parrotfish and wrasses, which are crucial to the health of coral as they help remove algae, allowing sunlight to reach the coral so photosynthesis can occur. Lionfish impact the entire reef ecosystem.”

To help control the population, the FWC launched an annual statewide tournament called the Lionfish Challenge in 2016. Every summer, recreational anglers and commercial fishermen compete, with prizes awarded based on the number of lionfish harvested (recreational) and the

cumulative weight of all lionfish caught (commercial). This year’s challenge began May 24 and will continue until September 2. Stuart resident David Connerth took home the title of “lion king” in the recreational sector back in 2020 with 1,141 catches. Connerth, a 45-year-old divemaster, continues to compete in the challenge annually, placing third last year and fourth in 2022. “I’m a very competitive person, and I think it’s a great opportunity to motivate the diving community in eradicating the invasive lionfish,” he says.

It is believed that the lionfish, which is native to the Indo-Pacific, ended up in our area because people released pet lionfish into the wild here. “It was humans who brought the invasive lionfish to this part of the world, and I feel the need to do everything I can to right that wrong before they wipe out our native species,” Connerth says. “I would like to preserve our natural environment for future generations to enjoy as I have.” fwcreefrangers.com ❖

GOOD EATS!

Lionfish meat can be safely consumed once the venomous spines are removed. Chef Beau Grant serves lionfish to passengers aboard Food Yacht in Jupiter and describes their flavor as mild and “non-fishy.” Says Grant: “Our most popular way to cook lionfish is panko-crusted, lightly fried, and topped with a Thai sweet chili garlic sauce. It pairs well with fruits, salad, and white wines with bright flavors. Lionfish easily takes on the flavor of any ingredient you cook it with, making it an ideal fish for multiple flavor profiles and food cultures.” foodyacht.biz

Clockwise from above: the beautiful lionfish boasts colorful strips in brown, white, and red hues; David Connerth participating in the Lionfish Challenge.

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The ocean is like a big blue heart that connects all living creatures. We must protect it for the sake of our own survival.

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Baldridge’s first source of inspiration is the myriad shades of blue and turquoise found in the sea. “I can stare at it for days,” she says. She’s also intrigued by the water’s motion.

“My favorite lullaby has always been the lapping of the waves on the shore or the side of the hull.” — Daniela Ghelman, Boca Raton Observer

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Paddle Power

JUPITER RESIDENT LINDSEY TILTON DECIDED TO EXPLORE ENDURANCE PADDLEBOARDING AND INADVERTENTLY LAUNCHED A MOVEMENT

by NILA DO SIMON

Around hour 47 of an ultramarathon-like paddleboard competition, Lindsey Tilton performed a simple act that got her through the next hour of the excruciating endurance race: she took a breath.

The power of breath, which she has relied on during her years as a yoga and meditation practitioner, allowed her to push through what would become a nonstop 48-hour paddleboarding expedition on a 400-acre lake in Sarasota. The endurance

race began on the morning of December 2 with 31 total competitors, and 26 men and women dropped out before Tilton. She ultimately became the last female paddler standing—setting the women’s record in the process. (At the inaugural race the previous year, the longest female finish was 13 hours.)

Tilton missed out on the title of 2023 Last Paddler Standing by just two hours, an accolade that went to male SUPer Blake Carmichael of Fort Lauderdale. But she earned an equally impressive unofficial crown along the way: queen of female empowerment.

“After the race, it cascaded into this girl-power movement,” she says of her finish in Last Paddler Standing, one of the few paddleboarding competitions with only an all-gender division, meaning women and men compete for the overall win. “Girls messaged me to say they had watched my performance and were asking for advice and saying they were going to sign up next year.”

Endurance paddleboarding wasn’t even on Tilton’s radar until four years ago, when she learned about it after taking a paddleboard yoga class. A longtime runner and surfer, the Jupiter resident was hooked from the beginning and purchased her own paddleboard that same day. When she began SUP racing, Tilton says she was

one of the slower paddlers, often finishing last. Friends assured her she would get better by training, and that was all the motivation she needed to keep paddling.

Today, the 30-year-old is a regular at standup paddleboard meetups at Coral Cove and Burt Reynolds parks and has created an online and in-person training group for paddlers of all levels called Aloha Athletics, alongside fellow paddleboarder Casey McCullough. Tilton says training other athletes in a sport she loves is a dream: “I didn’t set out with that race to inspire all these girls, but we need to bridge the gap in resources and training to make it a level playing field for men and women.” Aloha Athletics is open to both men and women.

She may not have set out with the goal of empowering other women, but it’s an accolade she gladly wears. “It’s addicting to see if I can go faster, go longer,” she says. “That drive is motivating for me to break those walls.”

At press time, Tilton was training for the June 23 Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis, an 80mile paddle trek through the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf Stream from Bimini, Bahamas to Lake Worth Beach that supports patients diagnosed with the life-threatening disorder. This year’s event will be Tilton’s second solo crossing. aloha-athletics.com; lastpaddlerstanding.com ❖

Lindsey Tilton

PARTY Pool

A CURATED LIST OF LOCAL PRODUCTS TO HELP YOU ENJOY A PERFECT SUMMER DAY BY THE POOL

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Day Dreaming

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Protect your face from the sun with the Kyra paper straw fedora hat with striped ribbon and delicate pearls by

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Goodr have a no-slip coating to protect against sweat slippage and come in an array of fabulous colors (Lilac It Like That and Side Scroll Eye Roll shown here).

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Escape to Italy with You Deserve Good Gelato, an honest and fun summer read by expat Kacie Rose, who gained notoriety on social media by chronicling her move overseas on TikTok. $18, Barnes & Noble, Palm Beach Gardens/Jensen Beach

Float On Relax (and snap a fun pic for the Gram) in this 48-inch unicorn glitter pool float with drink holder by Pool Candy $35, Leslie’s, Jupiter/Stuart/ Palm City

Music Maker Bring the tunes with Bose SoundLink portable waterproof Bluetooth speaker in various summer hues (Chilled Lilac shown here). $150, Best Buy, North Palm Beach/Stuart

Make a splash with this pineappleprint Anana Pareo Pink throw by Guadalupe Design that blends

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Team Spirit

THIS PAST SPRING, KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS GATHERED EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FOR A FRIENDLY GAME OF BASEBALL. NOW THE LOCAL LEAGUE’S FOUNDER IS GETTING READY TO EXPAND WITH A FALL SEASON.

by VALERIE STAGGS

Trevor Sherrard credits his 8-year-old son, Johnny, with changing his life. Born and raised in Stuart, Sherrard, 38, moved to Denver in 2012 and was working four jobs just to make ends meet. He met his wife, Kayla, while working one of those jobs, and in 2016 their first son was born. Johnny is nonverbal autistic.

“When we had Johnny, I realized there was no way I could be a bouncer and a bowling alley attendant and work at the dump and provide for my son,” says Sherrard. Between checking IDs at the club where he worked as a bouncer, Sherrard began studying for the LSAT, hoping to get into law school. He passed, and he even earned a scholarship to St. Thomas University in Miami. In 2020, he graduated with honors and joined his father’s firm, Sherrard Law Group, the following year.

This past April, Sherrard and his wife founded The Miracle League of Martin County, a local chapter of the national nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for children with special needs to play baseball. Thirty-two kids participated in the organization’s inaugural season, which kicked off the evening of April 4 at Sailfish Park and ended with a closing ceremony May 23. Planning for a fall season is in full swing.

Sherrard’s goal is to give kids like his son the same opportunities as any other child. “We had a very difficult time finding something our son enjoyed doing,” he says. Johnny did love

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Chandra Rivers and her son Bohdi; Trevor Sherrard and his son Johnny.

Bentley Doyle runs with assistant coach Niki Arnoff.

necessary to start a Martin County chapter.

The ball games aren’t just an opportunity for kids to play but also for locals to get involved with the special needs community. At the games, each player is paired up with a volunteer or “buddy” who helps the player get up to the plate and swing the bat. Every child bats twice and gets a home run. There are no outs. Says Sherrard: “At the end of the game, we all do a victory lap.”

baseball, but being special needs, he wasn’t able to play in the local leagues around Martin County, says Sherrard. He had heard about The Miracle League of Palm Beach County, and the family would make the commute so Johnny could participate. But with two other young children at home, the distance was challenging.

“It didn’t make sense why Palm Beach County was able to have this program, which was so successful, and we didn’t have that,” says Sherrard. So he contacted the corporate offices of The Miracle League and filled out the paperwork

Stuart resident Chandra Rivers says the experience has been life-changing for her 11-year-old son, Bohdi, who has severe nonverbal autism and drug-resistant epilepsy. “Families of those with neurodivergent children struggle in Martin County to find therapies, camps, activities, and sports for their kids,” she says. “I can’t even convey how much it means to families like mine to watch their child run the bases and hear the cheering from the stands.”

Miracle League games are open to the public, and volunteers and donations are always needed and appreciated. “My goal is to raise funds to expand and make this as big as I can,” says Sherrard. Learn more and register as a player or volunteer at miracleleagueofmc.org. ❖

Clockwise from top left: Domenic Mendel; Joshua Trudeau runs the bases; sisters Danielle Trudeau and Ellie Trudeau; Blaize Allen up at bat.

TRACK Fast

Bill Wachter’s Fountain 38 Tournament Edition combines the speed of the brand’s original race boats and the comfort and functionality of a family fishing vessel

by GEORGE LABONTE

Alook back to the birth of Fountain Power Boats in 1979 reveals the beginning of a legacy rooted in the fast-paced world of offshore racing. At its helm was Reggie Fountain, one of the most successful names in the history of racing. At the forefront of the performance scene throughout the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s, Fountain was constantly trying to improve hull designs, eventually setting numerous race boat world records.

As the boatbuilding market evolved, race boat interest would begin to lose ground in favor of fishing boats. With the popularity of center consoles for fishing growing, the Fountain brand evolved with the industry, and soon the best qualities of a fast performance hull and an offshore fishing platform merged. In today’s demanding marketplace, performance, fishability, and comfort share equal importance.

For Jupiter resident Bill Wachter and his family—wife, Jill, and 12-year-old daughter, Claire—a boat that checked all three boxes was on their short list after Wachter’s retirement. First and foremost, a serious fishing platform was critically important. With Wachter’s sights set on becoming more proficient at offshore fishing, the search for a tournament-rigged center console began. Considering the needs of his family, adequate seating and a comfortable platform for relaxing were both essential.

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Finally, with plans to begin construction on a new home in the Bahamas’ Abaco Islands, this boat would need to be able to quickly transport the family back and forth to Green Turtle Cay once their new vacation home was completed and be useful for recreation around Jupiter too.

The Fountain 38 Tournament Edition got the final nod from the Wachters. The 38TE is racy yet very comfortable and boasts a variety of features that combine tournament rigging and cruising comfort. The boat is equipped with 52 rod holders, twin 50-gallon live wells, seven fish boxes, a 380-quart insulated coffin box, and a tackle station/rigging center. There are matching forward-facing seats in the bow with backrests, a large sun pad lounge (also

Opposite page from top: the Wachter family’s new Fountain 38 Tournament Edition;

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forward), and a full transom-width bench seat with padded back and armrests.

This Fountain 38TE is rigged with triple Mercury 300-hp V-8 Verados offering a top speed of 70 mph and a cruising range of 557 miles. This is an ideal setup for Bahamian adventures and crossing the Gulf Stream, from both speed and range standpoints.

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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.

Clockwise from top left: Jill and Bill Wachter; aerial view of the Fountain 38TE; the triple 300-hp V-8 Verados get a boost from the Mercury quad 450R power option.

Bill Wachter at the helm of his new toy.

Dream TEENAGE

Jupiter teen Serenity Arce sang her way to fame on season 25 of The Voice, making it to the semifinals’ top nine

BY VALERIE STAGGS

Within minutes of sitting down at Crux Coffee Roasters in Abacoa with 17-year-old Serenity Arce, a man approaches. “Are you on The Voice?” he asks excitedly. Arce shyly replies, “Yes,” and the man points at a smiling woman seated nearby. “My wife loves you!” he says. Arce smiles and gives a polite “Thank you,” clearly still getting used to her new celebrity status.

This was in April, while the then Jupiter Community High School junior was back home waiting to find out if she had made it to the “lives,” the part of the NBC competition show where the top 12 singers perform live for votes. Shortly after that day in the coffee shop, she found out she’d made it and was off to Los Angeles to continue her journey. She earned enough votes from America to make it all the way to the semifinals—the top nine contestants—before being cut May 14.

The experience and the connections she made

along the way have afforded Arce more opportunities in the pursuit of her dream, and she hopes there are still more to come. She cites past young winners of The Voice as inspiration, like pop country singers Danielle Bradbery and Cassadee Pope, who went on to successful careers in the music industry.

Arce started singing, dancing, and acting at ArtStage Performing Arts Center in Jupiter at age 7. “I was doing ballet, hip-hop, jazz, and musical theater,” she recalls. “I was always humming or dancing, so my parents encouraged me.” At 14, she began pursuing competitive dance, eventually joining the South Florida–based Off-Set Crew and competing with the hip-hop group at the acclaimed World of Dance competition in 2022.

In 2021, one of her dance teachers sent her an ad on Instagram looking for contestants for the upcoming season of The Voice, and Arce decided to give it a shot. She did her first casting call online, and it snowballed from there. “I was straight out of eighth grade, and I

was freaking out,” she says. “It was the biggest thing I’d ever done.” She went through numerous rounds of casting, submitting videos of her singing, and interviewing with casting agents—and that summer, she was invited to Los Angeles for the show’s blind auditions, where the contestants perform with their backs to the stage so they are judged solely on their singing voice without the judges seeing what they look like. If a judge likes what they hear, they turn their chair.

“It was very surreal because I still wasn’t processing the fact that I was going to L.A. to audition for a TV show that I’d watched incredible singers perform on,” says Arce. She stepped on stage in front of the four celebrity judges—Blake Shelton, Ariana Grande, John Legend, and Kelly Clarkson—and sang “I See Red” by Everybody Loves an Outlaw. When the song ended, she felt good about her performance, but none of the judges turned their chairs to indicate their interest in having her on their team. “Blake [Shelton] was the most critical,” recalls Arce. “He said that if they moved me forward, I wouldn’t make it very far. But he also said he could see me

doing well in another two years.”

She took those words to heart, and for the next two years, she worked hard to hone her craft. “I started writing my own music and doing my own vocal warm-up training at home, periodically going to a professional vocal trainer,” she says. “That period of time was me figuring out what type of artist I wanted to be and what type of music I wanted to make.” She explored different music genres, gravitating toward R&B. When the auditions for season 25 came around in 2023, Arce was ready.

“I reached out [to The Voice team], and they said they would love to have me back,” she says.

So last summer, she once again found herself stepping on stage for the blind auditions, this time in front of judges John Legend, Reba McEntire, Chance the Rapper, and Dan + Shay. She chose to sing “This City” by Sam Fischer, a song much closer to her heart. “[In my mind], I kind of dedicated the song to Jupiter, my city,” says Arce. “It’s like, I don’t know where I’m going yet, but I will always have my city.”

Less than 20 seconds into her audition, all four judges turned their chairs. “They all turned at the same time, and they were all staring at me,” says Arce. “It was scary! But I just told myself to keep going and stay in the song.”

Now Arce had a big decision to make—

TRACEY BENSON

Arce performing on The Voice

“ I’M PROUD OF THE PERFORMANCES I GAVE AND THE EMOTION IN THEM. I CHOSE THE PATH OF VULNERABILITY, AND I MADE SOME PEOPLE CRY.”

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Echo Beach Studios in Jupiter

which star should she choose as her coach? She was torn between Legend and Chance. Legend was one of the judges who didn’t turn for her in 2021—and Chance happily reminded her of that. “If I was here two years ago, I would have turned,” Chance told her. In the end, Arce chose Team Chance. “I felt he was more up my alley with his hip-hop background,” she says. “I just felt more connected to him as an artist.”

Arce says being coached by a huge star like Chance the Rapper was an amazing experience. “When you’re talking to him, it feels like you are talking to a normal person,” she says. “He is so down-to-earth and chill. He gave me constructive feedback and helped me find my voice.”

With Chance’s help, Arce beat out Nashville artist Bri Fletcher in the battle rounds. She moved on to the knockouts and bested singer-songwriter Dani Stacy, advancing to the playoffs. Then it was time for each of the coaches to select the three artists they wanted to keep on their team for the live performance shows—the top 12. Arce remained on Team

Chance and flew back to L.A. to compete in the lives.

With viewers now voting for their favorite performances, Arce made it through week one, finding herself in the semifinals’ top nine. But when America voted for the top five finalists the following week, she didn’t make the cut.

Arce looks back on her experience fondly. “I’m proud of the performances I gave and the emotion in them,” she says. “I chose the path of vulnerability, and I made some people cry.”

One of those people is her mom, Tammie. “My mom cried at every episode,” says Arce. “Both of my parents are very proud of me, and my little brother told everyone about me. I have all these third graders following me now. It’s really cool.”

She is now focused on putting some of the songs that have been floating around in her head on paper. “I have scraps of different songs I’ve thought of,” she says. “I want to take writing more seriously.” Her dream is to one day land a recording contract, and she hopes her experience on The Voice will help her get there.

Her professional career recently hit another milestone after artist Sam Fischer saw her performance of his song, “This City,” on Instagram and commented on the post. Arce says she was blown away that a celebrity noticed her performance—and it led to her being invited on tour with Fischer in June! Says Arce: “I just hope more doors continue to open for me.” Follow Serenity on Instagram: @serenity.arce ❖

From top: Arce at her old dance studio, ArtStage Performing Arts Center in Jupiter; with coach Chance the Rapper and fellow contestant Maddie Jane in L.A.

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Favorite musician: “Probably Olivia Rodrigo or SZA. They’re super relatable and in the genre of music I want to pursue.”

Music idol: “Rihanna. She’s iconic in the music industry and has the same attitude I usually bring to the stage.”

Memorable celebrity encounter:

“During the playoffs, I got to meet Meghan Trainor. She’s one of the celebrities I looked up to when I was younger, and I absolutely adore her, so that was such a cool moment.”

Favorite performance on The Voice: “‘Lose You to Love Me’ by Selena Gomez. This song was right in my alley, and I loved my outfit, hair, and just everything about it.”

Jupiter Community High School student.

Day Trippin

Pack up the car and hit the road for an epic summer weekend at one of these fun-filled destinations

BY KERRY SHORR

DESTINATION:

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Augustine

DRIVE TIME ~3.5hours

America’s most ancient metropolis is a dream for history buffs

STAY

Built in 1888, the perennially extraordinary Casa Monica Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection (kesslercollection. com/casa-monica/) sits in the heart of St. Augustine’s Historic District. At check-in, patrons are treated to a glass of champagne before being escorted to one of the 138 guest rooms, including 14 multilevel Landmark Suites. No stranger to celebrities and dignitaries—like Spanish royals King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, who visited in 2001—this grande dame carefully keeps one foot in the past and the other in the present. Last year, the AAA Four Diamond–rated property replaced its tapas-style restaurant with the Cordova Coastal Chophouse & Bar, whose cuisine reflects the flavors of southern Spain and Morocco. Part of an estimated $3 million renovation, a lobby refresh and makeovers to the guest rooms are also in the works.

Once the home of the Dow Museum of Historic Houses, The Collector Luxury Inn & Gardens (thecollectorinn.com) features nine historic buildings including the Dow House, which was built in 1839 and later purchased by Charles Dow. Guest rooms mix vintage touches with modern amenities like kitchenettes and walkin showers with rainwater showerheads. The property also boasts a pool and gardens with lawn games, as well as one of the friendliest bars in town—The Well.

The century-old bar serves light bites and well-crafted cocktails made with liquors infused with herbs from the kitchen’s on-site garden. After a complimentary continental breakfast, guests can walk or bicycle to nearby attractions like the Colonial Quarter (colonialquarter.com), which recently welcomed the Gallegos House, a historic home built in 1720 with materials made from oyster shells, sand, and lime that showcases colonial life in St. Augustine.

EXPLORE

Take a guided tour and see the cobblestone-festooned city through the eyes of a local expert. Old Town Trolley Tours (trolleytours.com/st-augustine) features one of the best modes of transport and simplifies the process of navigating the first city of postcolonial America. Filled with interesting and thoughtprovoking narration, these daily tours visit more than 100 points of interest including Flagler College and the seventeenth-century

Casa Monica Resort & Spa; The Collector Luxury Inn & Gardens (above).

Spanish fort Castillo de San Marcos. In addition to unlimited on-off boarding, tickets include admission to St. Augustine’s History Museum and free shuttle service to Alligator Farm and other exciting points of interest.

For a history tour with a Jazz Age vibe, book a 90-minute sightseeing odyssey with Pastime Tours (pastimetours.com), where you’ll ride around town in a Model T–inspired vehicle commandeered by history-savvy guides clad in Jazz Age–style regalia.

Indulge your last night in paradise with a spectacular sunset sail aboard the Freedom, St. Augustine’s only tall ship (schooner freedom.com). Owners John and Sarah Zaruba, who also host daily sails and midnight sojourns aboard the stunning 76-foot, gaffrigged topsail schooner, do not follow a set sailing path but are sticklers for finding the best spots to watch the final moments of the golden hour with their guests. Tickets include complimentary champagne and refreshments, lively musical entertainment, and possible dolphin and other marine life sightings.

EAT & DRINK

Many of St. Auggie’s top culinary destinations are located within heritage buildings and other historic landmark settings. The Old City House Inn & Restaurant (oldcityhouse inn.com), which specializes in Latin American and Mediterraneanstyle staples like pork osso bucco and chicken Milanese with chimichurri, is ensconced in a former stable house that once served Henry Flagler’s hotels. And a half-mile northeast, Meehan’s Irish Pub & Seafood House (meehans irishpub.com) serves standout pub fare inside a

former Gilded Age mansion that commands breathtaking views of the Matanzas River, Anastasia Island, and beyond. At one time, the site also served as a repository for construction materials used to build the Castillo de San Marcos, located 150 feet away.

A locals’ favorite, Ice Plant Bar (iceplantbar.com) is an upscale cocktail den set inside an Art Deco building where ice was once made and cut for the local shrimping industry. Bartenders hand-carve ice for the delicious cocktails, crafted mostly with house-made ingredients and spirits from small producers like the adjacent St. Augustine Distillery. After a long day of exploring, cool down with a Cool Runnings, made with orange juice, rum blend Licor 43, rose hips, strawberry, and Jamaican bitters and topped with a scoop of shaved ice.

DETOUR

Take a drive over the Bridge of Lions to the barrier island and visit the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological (alligatorfarm.com), a must-visit for wildlife lovers. Founded in 1893, the attraction houses hundreds of reptiles, mammals, and birds including 24 crocodilian species ranging from the albino alligator to the critically endangered Indian gharial. Don’t forget to say hello to the zoo’s largest resident, a 15-foot, 1,250-pound saltwater crocodile named “Maximo.” And if you’re feeling adventurous, take the 45- to 90-minute Crocodile Crossing zipline tour and soar over lemurs, crocs, and more.

Clockwise from top left: take a jazzy tour of the city with Pastime Tours; The Well bar at The Collector Luxury Inn & Gardens; enjoy a gorgeous sunset aboard the Freedom schooner; cool off with a Cool Runnings cocktail at Ice Plant Bar.

COURTESY OF SCHOONER FREEDOM

DRIVE TIME ~3hours

DESTINATION:

Islamorada

A bohemian-glam vibe and endless aquatic adventures

STAY

Since opening its doors in 1987, Moorings Village (themooringsvillage.com) at Mile Marker 81.5 has become a not-so-hidden gem among location scouts in fashion and television production. (See our fashion shoot at the location on page 52!) In the Netflix series Bloodline, the Rayburn family residence is represented by the Moorings’ Blue Charlotte, a breathtaking 6,000-square-foot vacation home outfitted with luxurious guest rooms, a chef’s eat-in kitchen, an expansive veranda, and an 18-meter swimming pool. The pristine oceanfront location spans 18 vibrant acres and is dotted with more than 800 palm trees and orchid-lined pathways leading to a secluded white sand beach, where swaying hammocks lazily beckon. Despite eight private cottages that could each house a large, rambunctious family, the resort always manages to feel intimate, tranquil, and utterly magical.

The Islands of Islamorada (theislandsofislamorada.com) is another serene enclave where relaxation takes center stage. Designed with couples and multigenerational vacations in mind, the property’s one-bedroom ocean suites and four-bedroom, triple-story villas are packed with upscale features ranging from full kitchens and private elevators to verdant outdoor living spaces inspired by spectacular seascapes. And with so many on-property amenities (a state-of-the-art gym, pool, private beach,

The Islands of Islamorada

Moorings Village

Lobster grilled cheese at Cheeca Lodge

Snapper ceviche at Marker 88

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pickleball courts, a driving green with biodegradable golf balls) and complimentary watersports like sailing, kayaking, and paddleboarding, guests may ponder whether leaving the property is even necessary.

EXPLORE

In Islamorada, it’s easy to get up close and personal with local sea life. At Theater of the Sea (theaterofthesea.com), admission comes with dolphin, sea lion, and parrot shows; a bottomless boat ride; plenty of tropical fish, shark, sea turtle, stingray, alligator, and crocodile sightings; and access to a lagoon-style beach. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, visitors can swim with dolphins or sea lions in a tropical lagoon trimmed with native foliage.

Take advantage of Islamorada’s best feature by paddling your way around. Located at Robbie’s Marina (robbies.com), the Kayak Shack (kayakthefloridakeys.com) rents watercraft and offers solo and guided tours. Nearby destinations include a mangrove canopy system inhabited by manatees, stingrays, and nurse sharks and Indian Key Historic State Park, an 11-acre barrier once home to an old wrecking colony and ringed by living coral reefs that make it a prime spot for snorkeling.

Outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy both swimming and hiking will want to take advantage of Captain Samantha Zeher’s private ecotours. Zeher, who has a degree in marine biology, operates Keyz Charters (keyzcharters.com), shuttling guests to popular landmarks like Alligator Lighthouse, Cheeca Rocks, and Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park aboard a 21-foot deck boat (docked at Robbie’s Marina). Along the way, she shares interesting facts about local history, wildlife, and ecosystems.

EAT & DRINK

Dubbed the “sportfishing capital of the world,” Islamorada certainly makes it easy to reel in some great aquatic fare. A few standouts: the tilefish sautéed with blue crab, shitake mushrooms, capers, and Key lime cream sauce at Chef Michael Ledwith’s eponymous 40-seat eatery, Chef Michael’s (foodtotalk about.com); the gourmet grilled cheese and lobster sandwich at Cheeca Lodge (cheeca.com), made with creamy brie cheese on sourdough bread; and the snapper ceviche at Marker 88 (marker88.net), which is bursting with flavor enhanced by a light dusting of cilantro,

pink peppercorn, and Fresno chili. You can’t go to the Keys and not indulge in a little Key lime magic. Stop by Islamorada Brewery & Distillery (islamorada breweryanddistillery.com) for a Perfect Key Lime Pie Martini, and indulge in Key lime pie made with a macadamia nut and Rice Krispies crust at the Green Turtle Inn (greenturtleinn.com). It just might be the tastiest slice in the state.

DETOUR

Grab your underwater gear and visit Florida’s Coral Reef, the world’s third-largest coral barrier reef, which extends from the Dry Tortugas to the St. Lucie Inlet. Just 21 miles north of Islamorada, you can catch a boat at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (pennekamppark.com) to access the reef, where you can snorkel or scuba dive past rocky shoals teaming with vibrant brain, elkhorn, and star coral as well as top-notch dive sites like theChrist of the Abyss near Dry Rocks, whose outstretched arms are viewable from the ocean’s surface. Tours/equipment rental are available at the John Pennekamp Dive Shop.

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Clockwise from top left: swim with sea lions at Theater of the Sea; Christ of the Abyss near Dry Rocks; Perfect Key Lime Pie Martini at Islamorada Brewery & Distillery; pick up a watercraft

COURTESY OF ROBBIE’S

COURTESY OF ISLAMORADA BREWERY AND DISTILLERY

DESTINATION:

DRIVE TIME ~4hours

St

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A thriving arts mecca with unlimited culture to spare

Petersburg

STAY

St. Pete boasts many star properties, but few can eclipse The Don CeSar (doncesar.com). The legendary “Pink Palace,” built in 1928, has welcomed its share of famous guests ranging from U.S. presidents to Hollywood elite. Having completed a full-site renovation less than two years ago, the stunning National Historic Landmark property overlooks the Gulf of Mexico in St. Pete Beach and offers six restaurants and lounges, an award-winning spa, a new state-of-the-art fitness center, and a private beach with spectacular Gulf Coast views. Guests can opt to stay in one of 277 guest rooms or take up residence a half-mile away in the spacious and family-friendly Beach House Suites. About 10 miles away on St. Pete’s bay side is The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection (thevinoy.com). The luxurious, cotton candy–hued resort is oozing with charm and is celebrating its

platinum anniversary with some new amenities including a 2,000-square-foot spa. Guests can also enjoy the private marina, 10 Har-Tru green clay tennis courts, and an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Ron Garl.

EXPLORE

When you’re ready to head out for the day, a good place to start is the St. Pete Pier (stpetepier.org), which is teeming with restaurants, art installations, and manicured green spaces.

Then head over to The Dalí Museum (thedali.org) to explore the Spanish surrealist’s masterworks and the new Dalí Dome, which stands 39 feet high and 60 feet in diameter and houses Dalí Alive 360°, a multisensory experience with surround sound and digital artwork splashed from floor to ceiling. Next, stop by Morean’s Chihuly Collection (morean artcenter.org) to check out a treasure trove of unique creations by renowned

The Don CeSar

An art installation at Fairgrounds St. Pete

Grilled Spanish octopus at Allelo

COURTESY OF THE DON CESAR

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blown-glass artist Dale Chihuly. And just a few blocks west in the Warehouse Arts District is Fairgrounds St. Pete, a one-ofa-kind art-meets-technology experience complete with whimsical exhibits, immersive scavenger hunts, and rooms filled with lighting and sound.

EAT & DRINK

Kick off a day of arts and culture at The Library (thelibrarystpete.com). The eatery at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital puts a bibliophilic spin on Sunday brunch with book-lined walls and cozy

nooks for eating and reading. Indulge in gourmet breakfast items like the French toast stack, braised beef cheek Benedict, and maple Snickerdoodle pancakes.

If you’re staying at The Don CeSar, you’re in luck because the resort is home to a AAA Four Diamond restaurant, Maritana. Chef Jason Kohl prepares American and Spanish delicacies like fresh-caught hogfish and Iberico pork with shishito peppers. Within walking distance, you will find Beach Drive, a popular street among epicureans. Nestled between downtown St. Pete and the waterfront, Beach Drive is home to stellar foodie options like Allelo (allelo.com), a Mediterranean restaurant lauded for its seafood-centric fare like grilled Spanish octopus with melon, blueberries, and goat cheese and a 1,200-bottle wine list that nabbed the 2023 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. And Stillwaters Tavern (stillwaterstavern.com) is a delicious scratch kitchen and bar that serves contemporary American cuisine and flamboyant cocktails. Located across from the Museum of Fine Art, it’s also an excellent spot for people-watching. Feeling hopsy? Head to the trendy Edge District and order a pint at Webb’s City Cellar, a 2024 James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Bar (and one of two taprooms at St. Pete’s first microbrewery, Green Bench Brewing Co.). The

brews here are served in nucleated glassware with bubble activators to keep them nice and foamy to the last sip (greenbenchbrewing. com/webbs-city-cellar). ❖

DETOUR

If you have time, a quick excursion to Gigglewaters (gigglewaters. com) is worth the short drive. Just 20 miles north of St. Pete in Safety Harbor, the Prohibition-style bar and eatery has a “secret” 33-seat movie theater, where you can catch a classic flick while enjoying full service from the bar/restaurant.

Clockwise from top left: The Dalí Museum; Webb’s City Cellar; Maritana at The Don CeSar; The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection; The Library.

COURTESY OF WEBB’S CITY CELLAR

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COURTESY OF THE DON CESAR

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EMBRACE THE CALM SEAS AND COOL BREEZE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS

GG bouclé miniskirt in azure-black ($1,400), GG shadow bouclé jacket in azure-black ($3,800), small Marmont chain shoulder bag in blue bouclé fabric ($3,790), pointed-toe ballerina flats in Gucci Rosso Ancora shiny leather ($1,290), rib-cotton socks with web detail ($220), Gucci, gucci.com

Opposite page: Cotton dolman-sleeve pullover shirt ($295), cotton zip-pocket utility skirt ($395), Vince, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens; Capucines BB handbag ($6,850), Louis Vuitton, louisvuitton.com; 18-karat yellow gold and polished silver elongated crownwork link bracelet ($3,445), Ray Griffiths, raygriffiths.com

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALBERTO GONZALEZ

Shot on location at The Moorings Village in Islamorada

Victoria maxi dress in orange ($188), designer-inspired three-tiered necklace ($98), Coton Frais, Jupiter

Opposite page: Embroideredtrim tiered skirt in white ($1,490), embroidered crop top with ruffle neckline in white ($990), Carolina Herrera, carolinaherrera.com; 18-karat yellow gold crownwork egg-drop earrings with Chinese red plique-à-jour enamel finish on posts ($2,170), Ray Griffiths, raygriffiths.com

Short-sleeve crewneck shirred-waist dress in midnight multi ($1,990), Carolina Herrera, carolinaherrera.com; Venice leather slingback flats ($330), Vince, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens; Kai reversible earrings ($98), Idalia, idalia.com

Opposite page: Checker denim strapless bustier top ($400), checker denim high-waisted wide-leg pants ($700), Milly Park, millypark.com; DiorPacific sunglasses ($470), Christian Dior, dior.com; Sadie large classic hoop earrings ($98), Idalia, idalia.com

Brianna one-piece swimsuit ($320), Shan, shan.ca; 18-karat yellow gold and oxidized silver small crownwork circle earrings on posts with small crownwork circle drops ($1,575), Ray Griffiths, raygriffiths.com

Opposite page: Monogram Fil Coupé off-the-shoulder blouse ($2,330), mini denim shorts,($2,080), LVacation bucket handbag ($2,720), Maya flat-form sandals ($950), Louis Vuitton, louisvuitton.com

Fashion editor: Katherine Lande Stylist: Zlata Kotmina Hair and makeup: Bri Soffa Model: Aurika Popova, Ford Models, Miami

JULY/AUGUST 2024

TAN, TONE, AND GLOW!

NEW PALM BEACH GARDENS LOCATION

Blushtan—which doesn’t believe in one-color-fits-all tans—is pleased to introduce its Palm Beach Gardens location. Its solutions feature different base colors and multiple levels of darkness allowing consultants to mix more than 100 organic, hypoallergenic, doctor-formulated, vegan and cruelty-free custom colors.

Blushtan Palm Beach offers a Face & Body Lab, curated by celeb aesthetician Rachael Genovese, as well as a full-range of services including Cryo Body Contouring, Biostim EMS, custom facials, chemical peels.

11380 PROSPERITY FARMS RD., STE. 110B | PALM BEACH GARDENS 561-726-9303 | BLUSHTANPALMBEACH.COM

DISCOVERING DOWNTOWN

Introducing Bernadette Bunch Group, a distinguished real estate team at Realty One Group Engage, downtown Stuart. As the area’s leading professionals, we are equipped with years of industry knowledge and a commitment to excellence that ensures your real estate needs are met with the highest standards. Our innovative, data-driven strategies are tailored to empower your decisions, making your real estate journey seamless and successful. Visit today and experience real estate service built on trust and expertise.

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NEW NEW NEW COMPANY CELEBRATES NEW OPENING

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Operating in Palm Beach since 2013 and recently opening a new Jupiter location, New England Kitchen and Stone is excited to expand its reach. Stop in to experience craftsmanship and attention to detail.

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MARKET ON MAIN

LOCAL

In historic Downtown Stuart is Market on Main, where you can find quality selections of locally grown produce, household plants, grassfed beef, poultry, eggs and cheeses, organic spice blends, homemade pickles and sauces, freshly baked breads and pastries, and a variety of arts and crafts. The market features a mobile craft bar, weekly live music and the occasional art or wellness class. Make sure to check out the Kids Market that showcases young entrepreneurs. Sundays at Flagler Park, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., April through September | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., October through March

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EDUCATION GUIDE

The following section presents helpful information provided by prominent private schools in our area.

All listings include a brief synopsis of the schools’ achievements, curriculum highlights, and many important details that families look for when selecting the best education for their children.

This handy resource is designed to help you make informed decisions at a glance.

J upiter C hristian

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At Jupiter Christian School, it is our desire to thoroughly prepare students for their post-secondary pursuits both academically and spiritually. We provide students the necessary knowledge, skills, and spiritual foundation required to enable them to become leaders and transformers at the next level and beyond.

Breck Arnold

Matthew Barron

Justin Bench

Grady Cothran

Ava Davis

Tessa Fairbanks

Connor Johnson Josiah Joseph

William Keiley

Jack McCabe

Aubrey McClendon

Reese McNew

Matthew Ragan

Scorpio Robinson Jr. Antony Rodriguez

Riley Tress Cameron Tuchon

Alexandra Vale

John Bills

Ethan Bogert

Robert Campbell III

Katie Casel

Giorgio Colamarco

Aurelia Cortelezzi

Kody Gehring

Jordyn Gephart

Nina Hamlin

Audrey Hessel-Poiriez

Conner Hoffman

Haley Ivancevic

Brianna Kidd Taelor King

Daniel Licata

Brianna Marano

Bella Marburger

Kylie Martin

Chase Mitchell, Salutatorian

Mackenzie Pellitteri

Samuel Poldo

Sean Porter

Eden Price

Jacqueline Quirk

Gracilyn Smith

Dylan Solomon

Michael Tensley

Kara Thompson

Juliana Tibbs, Valedictorian

Kayla VanderWerf

Gianna Villalobos

Vaughn Villaverde

Katherine Weda

Matthew Young

CARDINAL NEWMAN

Campus Tours: Available and welcomed.

Founded in 1961, Cardinal Newman is a premier, Catholic collegepreparatory high school in West Palm Beach. It has a rich tradition of attracting gifted scholars, athletes, and artists who will become women and men of character, faith, and intellect. Newman’s coeducational environment allows students to grow and develop in a safe and communal setting. Every classroom promotes collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking and each student receives the support required to achieve his/ her personal best. The vision is to build life’s champions through faith, scholarship, servant leadership, and a strong family atmosphere. Among our 13,000 graduates have been war heroes, police chiefs, physicians, musicians, authors, researchers, politicians, lawyers, professional athletes, teachers, entrepreneurs, priests, and community leaders.

THE STATS

YEAR FOUNDED: 1961 GRADES SERVED: Grades 9 - 12 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 638 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 12:1 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $15,960 - $17,460 TOP AWARDS/ RECOGNITIONS: National and Local Debate Team Awards • Gold, Silver, and Bronze Congressional Award Medalists • National Merit • Scholastic Art Awards • Athletic State Championships • Green School of Excellence

512 SPENCER DRIVE • WEST PALM BEACH • 561-683-6266 • CARDINALNEWMAN.COM

JUPITER

CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Campus Tours: Are always available.

With 60 years of excellence in education, Jupiter Christian School provides a Christcentered college-preparatory program to more than 1,000 students in grades Pre-K2 to grade 12 across three campuses. In our elementary school, small groups and differentiated instruction contribute significantly to the quality of our academic program. In middle school, students deepen their critical thinking skills, widen their perspectives, and pursue academic readiness. The high school curriculum integrates a biblical worldview to enhance the mastery of core knowledge and lifelong skills. All of the life and learning at JCS flows out of our commitment to excellence in teaching the mind, reaching the heart, and inspiring servant leaders who will impact the world for Jesus Christ.

THE STATS

YEAR FOUNDED: 1963 GRADES SERVED: Pre-K2 to Grade 12 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 1,070 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $13,000 - $20,000

WEST CAMPUS: 700 S. DELAWARE BLVD. • JUPITER • 561-746-7800

EAST CAMPUS: 125 S. PENNOCK LANE • JUPITER • 561-972-4521

NORTH CAMPUS: 430 CENTER ST. • JUPITER • 561-745-3035

JUPITERCHRISTIAN.ORG

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY

Offering grades 6-12. Discover Oxbridge Academy by arranging a campus tour. To schedule your visit, call 561-972-9826 or e-mail admission@oapb.org

Oxbridge Academy is a premier, independent, co-educational college-preparatory school located on a 54-acre campus in West Palm Beach. Offering a dynamic curriculum, enriching environment, and expert faculty, Oxbridge Academy applies a world-class interdisciplinary academic approach while fostering the development of extraordinary leaders, thinkers, problem-solvers, and worldchangers within an inclusive community. Signature programs ignite students’ inner passions, strengthen skills, and stimulate creative thinking, preparing them for college and beyond. Graduating classes receive 100 percent acceptance to four-year colleges and universities, with 50 percent attending a top-100 university or a top-50 liberal arts college. Financial aid is available, and Oxbridge Academy accepts the Florida Empowerment Scholarship (FES-EO). Oxbridge Academy is changing the paradigm for middle and high school students.

THE STATS

YEAR FOUNDED: 2011 GRADES SERVED: Grades 6 - 12 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 610 STUDENT-FACULTY

RATIO: 9:1 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $34,500 (middle school), $41,500 (upper school) TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: 2024 Second Place Pathfinder Award for Art • 2024 Regional Scholastic Arts Awards: Three Gold Key Winners, 25 National Silver Key Award Winners and 53 Honorable Mentions

• National Recognition for Excellence in Speech and Debate • National High School Model United Nations 2024 Award of Distinction • 2024 FHSSA Girls Track & Field triple jump state champion

3151 N. MILITARY TRAIL • WEST PALM BEACH • 561-972-9826 • OAPB.ORG

MEYER PREPARATORY

Meyer Preparatory School is a state-of-the-art Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade, college preparatory and IB Jewish day school serving Greater Palm Beach. Combining academic rigor in general and Judaic Studies with top-notch arts and sports programming, Meyer Prep prepares students for lifelong achievement. Our school aims to use the Jewish ethos of hard work and study to produce graduates of the highest caliber.

THE STATS

YEAR FOUNDED: 1973 GRADES SERVED: Junior K - 8 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 200 STUDENT-FACULTY

RATIO: 6:1 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $15,850 - $25,900 TOP AWARDS/ RECOGNITIONS: International Baccalaureate World School • Grinspoon Award for Excellence in Jewish Education • Hiddush Award for Innovation in Teaching and Learning • Scholastic Art and Writing Awards • No Excuse for Abuse Poster and Poem Contest winners

5225 HOOD ROAD • PALM BEACH GARDENS • 561.686.6520

• MEYERPREP.ORG

THE PINE SCHOOL

Campus Tours: Are always available.

The Pine School / One School. Endless Possibilities.

The Pine School is dedicated to providing the most robust K-12 educational offering on the Treasure Coast. Our small size and careful attention to detail allows us to develop a unique path for each and every student we have the privilege to educate. We are a school of academic innovation—with celebrated educators dedicated to developing a true love of learning. Our students graduate with tremendous communication and creative problem-solving skills, as well as an impressive empathy for the world beyond our picturesque, 174-acre campus (the largest independent campus in Florida). Our unique programming features a range of specially designed focuses including environmental education, Beyond-the-Classroom travel opportunities, inspiring arts, and competitive athletics.

Always growing to improve the student experience, The Pine School has added a new Arts & Athletic Complex that provides a permanent stage, a beautiful art gallery, dedicated music classrooms, and additional athletic space as well as Beach Volleyball Courts.

THE STATS

YEAR FOUNDED: 1969 GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten - Grade 12 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 460 STUDENTFACULTY RATIO: 11:1 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $25,675 - $36,650 with generous Financial Aid packages available TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: National and local environmental awards • The only school in Florida to receive a prestigious Lemelson-MIT Foundation grant • Student-artists recognized nationally • Athletic state champions

12350 S.E. FEDERAL HIGHWAY • HOBE SOUND • 772-675-7005

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Campus Tours: Available and welcomed.

At St. Joseph Catholic School, we educate the minds of our students as our dedicated teachers provide rigorous academic instruction within a challenging curriculum. We prepare our students to be productive citizens, with hands prepared for service, respectful of the dignity of each human being. Most importantly, we nurture the hearts of our students, recognizing each as a beloved child of God. We welcome you to come and see what makes our school so special.

THE STATS

YEAR FOUNDED: 1961 GRADES SERVED: Pre-K (3 years old) - Grade 8 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 420 STUDENTFACULTY RATIO: 14:1 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: Pre-K (3 years old)

$6,000 - $7,700 (half day or full day); Pre-K (4 years old) full day, $6,675 with VPK voucher. (K - Grade 8) $10,975 (We accept SUFS Tax Credit Scholarships)

1200 S.E. 10TH STREET • STUART • 772-287-6975 • SJCSCHARGERS.COM

ADMISSIONS EMAIL: BFLANNERY@SJSCF.ORG

ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

Personalized campus tours by appointment.

St. Mark’s offers excellent academics; a variety of electives, athletics, fine and performing arts; and a robust extracurricular, after-school program. With an emphasis on character, leadership, faith, and service, students learn to think with their heads and their hearts.

St. Mark’s offers a safe and welcoming community for children of all faiths. Small class sizes allow educators to provide personal attention as well as build strong partnerships with families. A St. Mark’s education inspires diverse, well rounded, and adaptable students to achieve, serve, and lead.

THE STATS

YEAR FOUNDED: 1979 GRADES SERVED: PK2 – Grade 8 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 452 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 10:1 UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $8,275 - $22,518 TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: National, state, and local service awards • Middle school students and alumni served 4,723 hours benefiting the local community

• National, state, and local art, band, and writing award recipients • Graduates gain admission to top area high schools

3395 BURNS ROAD • PALM BEACH GARDENS • 561-622-1504 • STMARKSPBG.ORG

THE BENJAMIN SCHOOL

Go Benjamin. Then go anywhere.

At Benjamin, students begin the deeply gratifying pursuit of true understanding, embracing the intrinsic excitement of learning and realizing its unlimited power. FromPK3 through grade 12, students are immersed in an engaging and challenging academic community. They reap the rewarding benefits of putting their intellect, strength, and skill to work in real ways, to achieve real results. They learn that focus, determination, perseverance, and a positive attitude lay the foundation for success.

Benjamin students are exposed to a wide swath of curricular and extracurricular opportunities and are encouraged to aspire to great things. With caring support and motivation, we hold them to the high standards required to reach their goals - and beyond. Upon graduation, our alumni are prepared to take on the challenges of the world with confidence. Benjamin graduates truly go Benjamin, then go anywhere.

THE STATS

YEAR FOUNDED: 1960 GRADES SERVED: Pre-K (3 years old) – Grade 12 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 1,308 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 8:1 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $17,350$37,200 TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: 1 of 20 Cum Laude Society Schools in Florida • 113 seniors accepted to 201 different universities in 37 states • 20% of the Class of 2024 committed to collegiate athletics • Robot skills champion award • AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award • Florida Scholastic Press Association Gold medal • Palm Beach Dramaworks Young Playwright winner • Congressional Debate, Public Forum Debate and Impromptu Speaking Award winners • Golf Coach of the Year • CS100 Award • 49 AP scholars in 2023

11000 ELLISON WILSON ROAD • NORTH PALM BEACH • 561-472-3451 • THEBENJAMINSCHOOL.ORG

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

COMMITTED TO

Academic Excellence

Service to Others

The Arts

Gospel Values

A Joyful and Nurturing Environment

WHY SJCS?

Pre-K 3 and 4 through 8th grade 1:1 technology in 3rd–8th grades

Enrichment classes weekly in Music, Art, Technology, Library, Spanish, and Physical Education.

Beautiful campus with indoor gymnasium and field for athletics

Stage for productions (3 performances each year)

Award-winning concert, symphonic, and jazz bands

Science and technology labs

3 high school courses offered

Resource program

Leadership and public speaking opportunities

Family and community involvement

A VPK and SUFS scholarship school

A community of people committed to high quality education in a faith-filled environment

As a current student at Yale University, I am keenly aware that the instruction, social atmosphere, and religious upbringing I received at St. Joseph Catholic School crafted me into the student, and man, that I am today.

— Kyle Ramos, 2018 SJCS Graduate

St. Joseph Catholic School has provided me with a foundation that is based in faith, molded by community, and rooted in life-long learning. As a Marquette University graduate and Vanderbilt University graduate student, I still see the ripples of my St. Joseph education to this day.

— Rebecca DeBoer, 2014 SJCS Graduate

At Benjamin, students realize they can reach higher. Every day, they are encouraged, guided, and shown by example how to advocate for what’s most important.

As a result, they gain more than just knowledge. They gain the understanding that real gratification comes from putting their intelligence, skills, and talents to use.

Our graduates balance confidence with humility, competitiveness with a collaborative spirit, and critical thought with emotional intelligence.

They start here. And from here, they realize they can go anywhere.

Why Meyer Prep? Why Meyer Prep?

student-teacher ratio STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) education

All students participate in specials, such as music, art, drama, innovation lab, yoga mindfulness, movement

State-of-the-art campus features inspired learning spaces and advanced technology

• Advanced Dual Curriculum, Individualized Learning, and Personal Growth

• 3 High-Tech Innovation Labs, where Students Learn Coding, Robotics, 3D Printing, Engineering and Design

• Outstanding Performing Arts and Athletics

• Large Spacious Campus

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TEQUILA SUNRISE: THE ROSA RITA

2 oz. Uni organic anejo tequila

1 oz. hibiscus tea

½ oz. organic agave syrup

½ oz. fresh-pressed lime juice

3 drops rose water (optional)

Gray and black salt blend for rim Grapefruit slice for garnish

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a saltrimmed glass filled with fresh ice and add garnish.

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HAND LUKE

2 oz. Cuentacuentos mezcal

1 oz. pressed cucumber juice

¼ oz. freshly squeezed lime juice

3 dashes celery bitters

Tonic water

Tajin for rim

Cucumber spear or celery leaf for garnish

Fill a tajin-rimmed Collins glass with ice and combine the first four ingredients, then top with tonic. Garnish with a cucumber spear or celery leaf.

Tequila vs. Mezcal

The main difference between the two spirits is that mezcal can be made using up to 50 different varieties of agave including espadín, tobalá, and tepeztate, while tequila is made with only one—the blue Weber agave. It’s the piña of the agave plant, the round stem that looks like a pineapple, that’s used to make the spirit. Once harvested, the piña is cooked to soften its fibers, and the sugar derived from its starches is used in the distillation process. And here lies another difference: tequila traditionally cooks the agave by steaming it in above-ground

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Local Dining Guide

A Selection of Area Restaurants

AMERICAN

1000 NORTH

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

BEACON

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

BRICK & BARREL

Gastropub serving locally sourced, farm-to-table fare made from scratch by Chef David Schroeder. Enjoy an array of dishes, from poutine with bone marrow gravy to buttermilk chicken sandwiches, that pair well with an extensive bar menu featuring barrel-aged cocktails and seasonal sips. 1153 Town Center Drive Suite 101, Jupiter; brickand barrelpub.com; 561.623.0916

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

Husband-and-wife team Tim and Jenny Lipman have been serving honest, fresh, simple, and refined cuisine since 2012. A warm and inviting space designed as a place for friends and family to gather, the American contemporary restaurant serves up soulful items and retro comfort fare alongside its immersive bar, The Parched Pig, where beverage, food, and comfort meet. 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; thecooper restaurant.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

DUNE DOG CAFE

An open-air cafe, Dune Dog offers a “happy island,” family-friendly atmosphere with burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and fish. 775 N. Alt. A1A, Jupiter; dunedog.com; 561.744.6667

FARMER’S TABLE

A community restaurant offering a variety of dishes for all types of diners. Enjoy brunch, happy hour, and dinner with outstanding beverages, including garden-to-glass cocktails and elixirs. 951 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach, dinefarmers table.com; 561.691.3430

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

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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

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

MRS. SMOKEYS REAL PIT BAR-B-Q

For authentic pit barbecue and soul food to boot, Mrs. Smokeys 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

OLD FLORIDA BAR & GRILL

Offering selections “for everyone,” dishes range from seafood and steaks to flatbreads and salads. 250 W. Indiantown Road Suite 101, Jupiter; oldfloridabarandgrill.com; 561.203.2302

ONA COASTAL CUISINE

This new fine-dining restaurant at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa specializes in contemporary coastal cuisine using fresh local ingredients—with subtle Mediterranean influences. 3800 N. Ocean Drive, Singer Island; onacoastalcuisine.com; 561.340.1795

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

SCOOTERS FUN FOOD AND SPIRITS

Scooters has been an unfussy local favorite for decades. Enjoy the food and bar at good prices. 8913 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound; scooters funfoodandspirits.com; 772.546.6235

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; spritzcitybistro. com; 772.320.9100

STAGE

Chef Pushkar Marathe’s globally influenced New American restaurant is recognized for innovative dishes such as duck confit rolls, local fish in Bengali sauce, and wood-grilled Spanish octopus. 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

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

TOPSIDE AT THE BEACON

This rooftop bar offers stunning views of the lighthouse and inlet. The small-plates menu features Basque-inspired bites and an extensive wine and beer list. 116 Love St., Jupiter; topsidejupiter.com; 561.532.3270

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’s 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 FIN

Originally a six-table establishment and a sushi bar, Asian Fin now has a full bar, lounge, and more than double the seating capacity. Enjoy Asian fusion cuisine from steaks and sushi to spare ribs and carpaccio. 4650 Donald Ross Road Suite 106, Palm Beach Gardens; asianfin.net; 561.694.1900

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

BANGKOK BAY

High-quality Thai fare and sushi served at a great price. 1833 SE Federal Hwy., Stuart; bangkokbay bbk.com; 772.286.2141

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 HIBACHI & SUSHI

Enjoy dinner and a show at the hibachi grill and savor fresh fish from Japan at the sushi bar. 1200 Town Center Drive Suite 125, Jupiter; hokkaido hibachi.com; 561.799.7999

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

PEI WEI

Health-centric pan-Asian food served at the counter in a casual setting. 2101 SE Federal Hwy., Stuart; peiwei.com; 772.219.0466

RAMEN HANA

Ramen that warms the mouth and soul. Choose between small and large plates of ramen flavors. 2661 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart; 772.444.7892; 6935 Heritage Drive, Port St. Lucie; 772.444.7891; ramenhana.com

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

SUSHI JO

Miami native Joseph Clark’s local chain offers a large selection of classic sushi options as well as hot Thai foods and Asian-inspired desserts. 14261 U.S. Hwy. 1, Juno Beach; sushijo.com; 561.691.9811

THAI LOTUS

Stunning sushi and Thai dishes accompanied by a stylish, contemporary atmosphere make Thai Lotus a can’t-miss at any of its three locations. 201 N. U.S. Hwy. 1 Suite C4, Jupiter; 561.320.9121; 137 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Tequesta; 561.743.0069; 12100 U.S. Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach; 561.626.8218; thailotus florida.com

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 with the season’s peak items, including locally sourced produce and humanely raised meats.

COURTESY

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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

LA GRANDE MARTIER

Formerly called Café Martier, this charming restaurant located in the historic post office arcade specializes in French casual fine dining with a speakeasy vibe. 23 SW Osceola St., Stuart; grandemartier.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; theparisian restaurant.com; 561.360.2224

VOODOO BAYOU

From the team that brought Calaveras Cantina to the area, Voodoo Bayou offers Cajun biscuits, fried chicken, gator bites, and more. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. Suite 5095, Palm Beach Gardens; voodoobayou.com; 561.888.6703

GERMAN

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; schnitzel haushobesound.com; 772.210.2350

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

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

THINK GREEK

First a food truck and now a full-fledged restaurant, Think Greek offers Greek classics with an American twist. 644 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie; thinkgreekfl.com; 772.800.3128

INDIAN

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 & COCKTAILS

The second concept from Chef Pushkar Marathe, this eatery, whose name means “cardamom” in Sanskrit, features traditional thali along with Indian street foods. Specialty and seasonal cocktails are

best enjoyed in the expansive outdoor “Peacock Tiki” bar. 4650 Donald Ross Road Suite 100, 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

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

CARMELA’S WINE BAR

Carmela’s offers a diverse wine list, gourmet brick oven pizza, and several classical Italian dishes. 2311 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart; carmelaspizza.com; 772.286.0877

CARMINE’S COAL FIRED PIZZA

Committed to delivering a true Italian experience à la Florence or Milan, this casual restaurant cooks its pizzas in a 900-degree coal-fired oven, producing a perfectly crispy crust. Dine in the eclectic indoor atmosphere or alfresco under the palm trees. 4575 Military Trail Suite 101, Jupiter; carminescfp.com; 561.340.3930

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 DEL VINO

This concept restaurant created by Silvia and Franco Mininni creates daily menus for dinner events and wine tastings, which routinely sell out. The Hobe Sound restaurant is outfitted with only a few dining tables, so act quickly. 11330 SE Federal Hwy., Hobe Sound, 772.675.2228.

DIVINO RISTORANTE ITALIANO

Divino’s old-world authenticity raises the bar on flavorful seafood, soups, salads, and fresh pasta dishes, as well as ample poultry, veal, and beef entrées. Its wine list boasts some of the finest from Italy and Napa. 11585 U.S. Hwy. 1 Suite 312, Palm Beach Gardens; divinoitalianrestaurantfl.com; 561.721.2250

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

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of olives and aged Italian cheeses. 150 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Tequesta; evoitalian.com; 561.745.2444

FANTINI’S NEW HAVEN STYLE APIZZA

Known for New Haven–style thin crust known as “apizza,” Fantini’s offers old-school Italian soul food cooked fresh to order. A fan favorite is the white clam apizza. 1560 NW Federal Hwy., Stuart; fantinisapizza.com; 772.692.9980

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

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

Chef Riccardo Faiella hails from Capri, Italy, making this Italian restaurant in the middle of Tequesta a true authentic find. With family-inspired service, Il Professore is consistent in presentation, taste, and style. 626 U.S. Hwy. 1, Tequesta, ilprofessore italianrestaurant.com; 561.575.9222

LA FORCHETTA

This family-owned gem is home to a selection of 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

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

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

PORTOBELLO CUCINA ITALIANA

Portobello feels like a home away from home with its top-notch hospitality and the aroma of spices and authentic Italian cooking. 351 U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter; portobellojupiter.com; 561.748.3224

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

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

LA ESQUINA GUATEMALTECA

While unassuming from the outside, La Esquina has a hold on the best, most authentic Guatemalan cuisine in the area, plus exceptional service. 208 Hibiscus St., Jupiter; facebook.com/laesquina208; 561.768.9137

THE MOFONGO KING

This Puerto Rican outpost is known for its namesake mofongo—a dish packed with fried plantains and an assortment of shrimp, tostones, and more. Bonus: Mofongo offers two-for-one draft beers every day of the week. 295 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie; facebook.com/themofongoking; 772.777.4080

PERU WOK

Authentic Peruvian including daily rotating specials of hot dishes, as well as classic plates like leche de tigre (diced fish, marinated in ceviche broth and served in a cocktail glass) and chaufa, a Peruvian fried rice served with sesame seeds and veggies with a choice of protein. 711 W. Indiantown Road Suite B7, Jupiter; facebook.com/ peruwokcuisine; 561.745.0058

PORT SAINT WICH

Cuban café specializing in sandwiches, desserts, and Cuban coffee. 3961 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie; portsaintlucierestaurant. com; 772.266.5152

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

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

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

ROCCO’S TACOS & TEQUILA BAR

Every day is Cinco de Mayo at Rocco Mangel’s high-energy Mexican-themed eatery. 5090 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens; roccostacos.com; 561.623.0127

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

TAKO TIKI

Come to Tako Tiki for craft cocktails, nightly live music, and a menu of small plates, sandwiches, and salads. Oh, and tacos! 3340 NE Pineapple Ave., Jensen Beach; takotiki.net; 772.208.5554

TAQUERIA MONTANO’S

This restaurant offers small plates of Mexican fare for a quick bite of comfort food. 10786 S. U.S. Hwy. 1, Port St. Lucie; taqueriamontano.com; 772.777.3406

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

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shrimp scampi to pork Alentejana to seared scallops. 2214 SE Veterans Memorial Pkwy., Port St. Lucie; fernandosdockside grille.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. 11566 SW Village Pkwy., Port St. Lucie; lusogrille.info; 772.303.2400

SEAFOOD

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

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

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

FIREFIN GRILL

Located on the marina in the Harbour Financial Center, Firefin features award-winning sushi, fineaged steaks, and craft cocktails. 2401 PGA Blvd. Suite 160, Palm Beach Gardens; firefingrill.com; 561.472.7900

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

Opened by surfers as a sandwich shop in 2004, Guanabanas has become an institution in northern Palm Beach County for its lush, tropical setting, Caribbean cuisine, cocktails, and live music. 960 N. Hwy. A1A, Jupiter; guanabanas.com; 561.747.8878

HOG SNAPPERS

With its fusion of Latin, Caribbean, and Eastern Pacific flavors, the menu is as diverse as it is delicious at this casual eatery. 279 U.S. Hwy. 1, Tequesta; hogsnappersshackandsushi.com; 561.401.9309

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

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

LUCKY SHUCK OYSTER BAR & TAPHOUSE

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

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

SEMINOLE REEF GRILL

Northern Palm Beach County’s new hot spot for boat-to-table seafood features an ocean-inspired setting. 11940 U.S. Hwy. 1 Suite 175, Palm Beach Gardens; seminolereefgrill.com; 561.559.7333

SHRIMPERS GRILL AND RAW BAR

Discover a relaxed, tropical environment and sunset specials at this waterfront gem in Stuart. 4903 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart; shrimpersgrill.com; 772.220.3287

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

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

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 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens; pgaresort. com/dine/the-butchers-club; 561.627.4852

THE CAPITAL GRILLE

This successful, upscale chain offers classic steak house fare, complemented by a remarkably welltrained staff and stellar wine portfolio. 11365 Legacy Ave., Palm Beach Gardens; thecapitalgrille. com; 561.630.4994

THE JUPITER GRILL

Modern, coastal grill in Harbourside Place serving prime cuts of steak and fresh seafood, premium wines, and elevated cocktails. 149 Soundings Ave. Jupiter; thejupitergrill.com; 561.768.9582

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; oakandembersteak house.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 ❖

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This list is compiled by our editors as a service to our readers. It is not all-inclusive; we rotate the listings to comply with available space, which means not every establishment appears in every issue.

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July/August 2024

JULY HAPPENINGS

1 Space Explorers: The Infinite, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to Sept. 2, $45-$50/adults ($35-$40/students; $25-$30/kids 8-12). kravis.org

3 Mega Bash, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Abacoa, also July 4, tickets start at $12. rogerdeanchevroletstadium.com

4 Paint the Town Red, White, & Blue: Tradition’s 4th of July Celebration, Tradition Square, Port St. Lucie, free. traditionfl.com

4th of July Ultimate Experience, MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie, $45/adults ($15/ ages 3-12; free/kids under 3). cityofpsl.com

4th of July Bash, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Jupiter, admission by donation. buschwildlife.org

11 Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival: King Lear, Carlin Park, Jupiter, to July 14, also July 18-21), free. pbshakespeare.org

Seussical the Musical, The Barn Theatre, Stuart, to July 28, $40/adults ($15/children and students under 18). barn-theatre.com

12 Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None, Treasure Coast Theatre, Port St. Lucie, to July 28, $25. treasurecoasttheatre.com

Albert Castiglia, The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $35. lyrictheatre.com

13 Loxahatchee River Heritage Day, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, Jupiter, $12

(members free). jupiterlighthouse.org

15 Namaste at The Gardens, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens, to July 28, free. thegardensmall.com

The Motowners, Abacoa Amphitheater, Jupiter, free. abacoa.com

21 GZA with Kota the Friend, Terra Fermata, Stuart, $35/advance, $40/day of show. terrafermata.com

27 The Wizard of Oz, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Jupiter, also July 28, $25. jupitertheatre.org

17 Puppy Yoga, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens, free. thegardensmall.com

18 Janet Jackson & Nelly, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $34. westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com

19 Young Artist Showcase: Pianist Braeden Shizume, Court House Cultural Center, Stuart, $5 (members free). martinarts.org

20 Christmas in July Craft Fair, MidFlorida Credit Union Event Center, Port St. Lucie, also July 21, free. christmasinjulypsl.com

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Sam Morrow, The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $35. lyrictheatre.com

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3 Stuart Pup Crawl, downtown Stuart, tickets start at $30. hstc1.org

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10 17th Annual Anchorage Aweigh Fishing Tournament, Anchorage Park, North Palm Beach, $175/boat. village-npb.org

Christian FM’s Back to School Family Expo, MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie, free. cityofpsl.com

Clockwise from far left: 4th of July celebrations at Tradition Square, MidFlorida Event Center, and Busch Wildlife Sanctuary July 4; King Lear in Carlin Park July 11; Sam Morrow at The Lyric Theatre July 27; Janet Jackson (and Nelly) at the iThink Financial Amphitheatre July 18.

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13 Young Artist Showcase: Flutist Kara Ravaschieri, Court House Cultural Center, Stuart, $5 (members free). martinarts.org

17 12th Annual Little Smiles Bamboozle: Olympic Edition Scavenger Hunt, Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, $200/4-person team. littlesmilesfl.org/bamboozle

Sinatra Salute, Abacoa Amphitheater, Jupiter, free. abacoa.com

23 Selwyn Birchwood, The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $35. lyrictheatre.com

Thirty Seconds to Mars & AFI, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $42. westpalmbeachamphi theatre.com

24 Megadeth, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $32. westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com

30 Imagine Dragons, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $121. westpalmbeachamphi theatre.com

31 Jupiter BMX Jam, Jupiter Skate Park,

Jupiter, competition entry starts at $15 (spectators free). jupiter.fl.us

MUSEUM & GALLERY SHOWS

Court House Cultural Center, Stuart. 3rd Annual Members Showcase, July 9 to Aug. 31. martinarts.org

Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach. Dinosaur Revolution, to Sept. 29. coxsciencecenter.org

Elliott Museum, Stuart. Surfing Florida: A Photographic History by Paul Aho and Rod Faulds, to Aug. 16; The Captain’s Corner: Derek Jeter’s Journey from Kalamazoo to the Elliott, to Dec. 31; Water/ Ways, Aug. 31 to Nov. 10. hsmc-fl.com

Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta. Artistry Through the Ages: 60 Years of Inspiration and Stitching Spectacular: Textile Tales from Summer Camp, both to Aug. 2. lighthousearts.org

The Palm Room Art Gallery & Artisans Boutique, Sewall’s Point. Summer Salon, July 3; Meet the Artists, Aug. 7. martin artisansguild.org ❖

Clockwise from top left: Jupiter BMX Jam at the Jupiter Skate Park Aug. 31; The Wizard of Oz at Maltz Jupiter Theatre July 27-28; Surfing Florida: A Photographic History by Paul Aho and Rod Faulds at the Elliott Museum to Aug. 16; Pup Crawl in downtown Stuart Aug. 3; Albert Castiglia at The Lyric Theatre July 12.

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