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“Old Colorado Inn Downtown Stuart opens with a fresh new look”

Located on Colorado Avenue in the heart of Historic Downtown Stuart, the boutique inn was originally built in 1917 and has been recently restored with a touch of modern elegance.
The Old Colorado Inn offers deluxe studios, spacious and luxurious suites and a charming cottage all nestled in a casual tropical setting. Just a short walk from waterfront fine dining, shopping and entertainment at the Historic Lyric Theater. The popular Key Lime Cafe and Tiki Bar and Jerry's La Famiglia Italian restaurant are located just outside.
The accommodations include plush mattresses with 600 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, beautifully decorated living areas with queen sofa sleeper, partially and fully equipped kitchens, gourmet coffee makers and complimentary fresh breakfast items.
Owner, Steven Vitale hopes enough tourists book the first seven rooms; he will then convert eight more apartments in the building he owns next door.
Rozeta Mahboubi, executive director of the Martin County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau says “this is a Great addition to Downtown Stuart as a tourist destination – we are thrilled to promote this unique property”

The Inn is located at 211 Colorado Avenue in Downtown Stuart and contact telephone number is (772) 205-3862.

A Taste of Jensen

“Taste of Jensen”, a 14-year Jensen Beach Christmas tradition, will be held on Tuesday, December 20, in downtown Jensen Beach. Grown to 25 taste stations, and including live music and great holiday shopping opportunities, the popular “tasting” event is offering 400 tickets for sale at three Seacoast National Bank locations on, Jensen Beach Boulevard, NW Federal Highway and Hutchinson Island. Tasting hours are 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The “Taste of Jensen” is a Jensen Beach Chamber of Commerce event.

Waterfront Wednesdays at Sunset Bay

The Arts Council & Sunset Bay Marina invite art and music lovers to come by land or sea to Waterfront Wednesdays at Sunset Bay, a weekly arts and fine handcrafts show featuring local artisans.

Enjoy art, music and nature’s stunning sunsets over the St. Lucie every Wednesday from 4 p.m. until sunset. This free-to-the-public event includes free parking on and off site, shuttle service, valet parking, and dockage on the marina transient and dinghy docks. Larger vessels may lay on the fuel dock after 5 p.m.

The marina sets a perfect stage for select artisans to display their finest works portraying Stuart and Martin County's connection to the ocean, inlets, rivers, waterways, bays and lakes. Depictions of boating, fishing, sailing, cruising, kayaking, rowing, foraging, shelling, waterfowl birding and more seem to come to life next to lapping water, bobbing boats and the scent of open water.

It’s a Holly Jolly Good Time at the Port Salerno Christmas Jamboree

Get into the spirit of the giving season for a fun-filled day of Jamboree merriment including festive holiday music, a twinkling 60-foot Christmas tree, a snow mountain made from 15 tons of Cassidy’s Ice, kids activities, a special visit from Santa Clause at 3 p.m. and of course, Christmas shopping! This FREE event that has entertained more than 2,500 people in years past is sure to instill the spirit of the season in both children and adults.

STUART STROLL

Come stroll through over 30 downtown shops and restaurants, enjoy food & beverages and a chance to win a $500 SHOPPING SPREE!

FRIDAZE AT THE FIISH HOUSE ART CENTER
	FRIDAZE at the Fish House is an Artsfest featuring American artists and artisans. THE EVENT IS THE FIRST AND THIRD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH THROUGH MAY 2012 The Fish House is located at the scenic Manatee Pocket Waterfront at 4745 SE DeSoto Avenue, Port Salerno. For more information call 772-223-6303

Inn at Tilton Place – Featured in Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel Magazine, “The World’s Best New Boutique Hotels For $150 or Less”

Jensen Beach, FL September 27, 2011 — The Inn at Tilton Place is excited to announce that we have been featured in Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel Magazine October 2011 issue under “The World’s Best New Boutique Hotels For $150 or Less”.
“Let the scenesters have South Beach. The eight-room Inn at Tilton Place, two hours to the north in Jensen Beach, swaps crowded pool decks and velvet-rope nightclubs for quiet coves and evening wine tastings on the front porch.The whole place is steeped in Florida history. A local fisherman built the white clapboard house in the early 1900s and gave it to his daughter as a wedding present; today, her great-granddaughter, Katie Wacha, runs the place. There’s a wall of black-and-white photos in the foyer documenting the generations of Tiltons who’ve inhabited the house. Still, the best new tradition at the Inn is Wacha’s own: seasonal, three-course breakfasts, featuring beyond-the-basics dishes like red pears with rosemary sugar and basil hollandaise Benedict.” – Budget Travel, October 2011
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Located in the heart of historic downtown Jensen Beach on Florida’s gorgeous Treasure Coast, the Inn at Tilton Place welcomes you to a stylish and refined bed & breakfast. Situated by the Indian River in a 109-year-old family owned house, the Inn’s 8 rooms offer a clean, Green and modern perspective on design while maintaining the tropical feel of Florida.
We invite you to indulge in our culinary delights. Each morning, a delicious seasonal selection awaits you. Our chef will prepare a 3-course gourmet breakfast, which varies daily along with juice, Organic coffee and Organic tea. Come evening time you can relax with a glass of complementary wine or perhaps treat yourself to an Organic bottle from our Specialty wine list.
While staying at the Inn at Tilton Place, you will never be short of things to do. Enjoy the sunshine by lounging on one of our areas gorgeous beaches, located just across the Indian River on Hutchinson Island. Other activities that are right at your fingertips are boating, fishing, kayaking, and shopping as well as a choice of many fantastic restaurants, such as Kona Beach Café and 11 Maple Street, all within walking distance.
Sit back and relax at the Inn at Tilton Place.

Jensen Beach a water sports paradise

Between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian and St. Lucie Rivers, there's great fishing, sailing, boating and paddling

Star Spangled Stuart Video

View the video of our recent Fourth of July Celebration!

Discover Your Summer

Enjoy all Martin County has to offer from festivals,fireworks fun and foood

Sunny regards from Visit Florida

Representatives from the Sunshine State visited Toronto this week to thank the Canadian travel trade for making Canada its number one international market. Visit Florida spokeswoman Henny Groenendijk (far left) says that more than three million Canadians visit the sun destination each year

VISIT FLORIDA BRINGS THE SUNSHINE TO CANADA

Representatives of various destinations within Florida discuss what’s new and why clients should visit this year

National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum

In Fort Pierce, National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum Explores History of Frogmen & Special Opps Teams

New Tourist Information Center

Rozeta Mahboubi, Executive Director of the Martin County Convention &
Visitors Bureau & Staff (MCCVB) welcomes Martin County Government Officials, Chambers of
Commerce and local businesses to join them on May 12th for the Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting of the
New Tourist Information Center as they celebrate the 28th annual National Travel and Tourism Week,
May 7-15, 2011.

The Natural Treasures of Martin County

We’ve all heard the alluring tales of Spanish escudos and pieces-of-eight being pulled up from the shallow waters all along Florida’s Treasure Coast, spilled from the wrecks of galleons long ago.

THE 24TH ANNUAL ARTS FEST

March 19-20, 2011

Get ready to see splashes of color, beauty, and originality over Memorial Park in downtown Stuart. You're invited to admire the fine art displays, enjoy delicious food, sip a glass of wine or one of our micro-brewed beers, and take pleasure in attending the premier visual and performing arts festival on the Treasure Coast. For more information call 772-287-6676

STAYCATIONS!

Martin County Staycations Make the NEWS!

HOWARD ALAN ART SHOW

February 26-27, 2011
10:00am
Fun for everyone. The Famous Howard Alan Art Show visits Historic Downtown Stuart on Osceola Street all weekend.
(772) 286-2848

Country Brunch, Wine Tasting and Wild Game Hunts at the Seminole Inn in Indiantown

At the lovely Seminole Inn in Indiantown, Sunday means a country brunch featuring Chef Lesber Cuadra's hearty food and innovative palate. Served in the Windsor Dining Room surrounded by the beauty of Palladium windows, a 12-foot pecky cypress ceiling and gleaming hardwood floors, the setting is a draw as is the cuisine.

BEST WESTERN DOWNTOWN STUART EARNS BRAND’S “BEST WESTERN PLUS®” DESCRIPTOR

Name Change Communicates Enhanced Amenities, Experience
Stuart Florida, February 17, 2011 – The former Best Western Downtown Stuart is now the BEST WESTERN PLUS DOWNTOWN STUART, after earning the “BEST WESTERN PLUS” descriptor from the World’s Largest Hotel Chain®. The new descriptors, launched in 2010, give Best Western hotels the opportunity to earn the “BEST WESTERN PLUS” or “BEST WESTRN PREMIER®” designation by meeting specific design and amenity guidelines. “BEST WESTERN PLUS” indicates well appointed rooms with modern amenities, and an enhanced level of comfort for guests looking to get the most out of their stay.

Beach-Town Charm in Martin County

Every beach has its vibe. And Martin County’s intimate downtowns and natural beaches keep it low-key. Pearls like Stuart and Jensen Beach epitomize this charm where inspiring waters crash into golden sands.

CHILL FEST

Chill Fest

Martin County, FL., February 16, 2011 – Join the Martin County Parks and Recreation Departments Teen Advisory Board at Chill Fest, Friday, February 25th from 6-10pm at Phipps Park off Locks Road in Stuart.

Join the TAB while they raise funds for this summer’s 5th Annual Summer Slam Jam slated for June 11th. The evening will include music, a bake sale, s’mores, bocce ball, tug-o-war, volleyball and much more. Entry is $2.00 at the gate and you must have your current Student ID.

Phipps Park is located at 2175 SW Locks Road in Stuart. For more information call Jessica Seibert at 772-463-2801.

Geocaching Treasure Hunt

Come out and join the DuPuis Management Area Saturday, February 26 at 11:00 am for Geocache Blast, a free Geocaching treasure hunt. Have fun searching for the one-day caches hidden throughout DuPuis’ 22,000 acres. Go to the Visitor Center first to get cache coordinates and caching tips. Please bring your own GPS to participate. For more information, contact Kim Kanter at (800) 432-2045, ext. 3339, or kkanter@sfwmd.gov.

Pineapple Festival Returns to Jensen Beach this November

Jensen Beach will become the Treasure Coast’s entertainment epicenter once again this year, November 5, 6,and 7, when the historic riverfront village hosts the 23rd Annual Jensen Beach Pineapple Festival, the Treasure Coast’s largest and most anticipated street festival.

SKA Tournament

The 29th Annual Southern Kingfish Association Tournament comes to the Treasure Coast!

Trapper Nelson’s Cabin, Historic Home of the “Wildman of the Loxahatchee”

Deep in the southeastern part of Martin County is the abandoned camp that once belonged to Trapper Nelson, the so-called 'Wildman of the Loxahatchee'. It’s easy to visit this remote area near Hobe Sound via a canoe outing at Jonathan Dickinson State Park.

STUART AIRSHOW GETS READY TO FLY!

2010 Air Show Details are as follows:
When: Saturday November 13th and Sunday November 14th, 2010
•Gates open at 9am for static displays of aircraft, military displays, children’s area, rides,activities, vendors,community booths and more
•Aerobatic performance starts at 1pm

Where: Witham Field, Stuart FL.

TRAVEL WORLD NEWS VISITS MARTIN COUNTY

We are pleased to announce the September 2010 edition of TRAVEL WORLD
NEWS is printed and ready to review, please go to pages 14 & 15!

Fourth of July in Stuart

Did you miss the Fourth of July? Check this out!

Hot Summer Arts is heating up!

The Arts Council, Harbour Bay Plaza and Subaru of Stuart have partnered to create “Hot Summer Arts” which will kick off this Thursday, July 1st, 5:00-8:00pm at Harbour Bay Plaza. Art lovers will stroll through the indoor/outdoor plaza and meet and mingle with local artists, young student artists and enjoy live music as well.

Bathtub Beach OPEN

Clip below for more info.....

Kevin Mim's Visit Florida Insider View of Blowing Rocks

Are you a nature lover looking for the perfect place to visit during these summer months? If so, you must check out Blowing Rocks Preserve in Hobe Sound. Located on Florida's southeast coast, it's 30 miles north of West Palm Beach.

Lauren Tjaden "Beaches & Adventures" of Visit Florida blogs up Martin!

Jammin’ in Jensen Beach: and a Roundup of other Martin County Events

Many Treasures to Discover at Indiantown's Historic Seminole Inn

Hilda Mitrani the "Off The Beaten Path" Florida Insider for the Visit Florida visits Martin County and tells all....

Florida’s Sunshine Offers Best Light to View Antique Cars

Florida’s long been a haven for car enthusiasts and many of these early vehicles have been salvaged by antique car enthusiasts who house and show their collections throughout the Sunshine State.

John Pierson’s Toyota of Stuart Single Fin Showdown returns March 20

"Stuart" is listed number 3 for The 10 Best-Kept secrets in the Sunshine State on SmarterTravel.com!!

Think you know Florida? Think again. The Sunshine State is so much more than Mickey Mouse and big crowds. Dip your toes in the ocean, take a long horseback ride, or explore a state park, all without any theme parks or beach-going hordes in sight. Here are the 10 best-kept secrets for sun-starved travelers.

Stuart/Martin Chamber of Commerce

Click here for a list of members and services provided by the Stuart/Martin Chamber of Commerce.

Talkin' Tourism - Listen Now

Florida bound? Talkin’ Tourism’ On Florida’s Treasure Coast gives the who, what, when, where and why on the local, South Florida and state-wide tourism scene.

The Celebrates 3rd Birthday
	A small celebration was recently held to commemorate the Martin County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s 3rd Anniversary. CVB board members and guests gathered together after the October monthly board of directors meeting to celebrate and reflect on the past year’s accomplishments.