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MARTIN COUNTY

Let your imagination soar

BY JONATHAN WESTBANK

FISHERMAN AT HUTCHINSON ISLAND BEACH • MARTIN COUNTY OFFICE OF TOURISM & MARKETING
isconnect to reconnect in Martin and uniquely Florida properties, there is
County, where seemingly endless something for everyone.
DAtlantic beaches span nearly 22 Make plans to visit during a Season for
miles along the coast. Here you’ll find every the Arts, which runs from January through
kind of family activity to tickle your fancy, March and includes the award-winning
from rodeos to high-end shopping, art ArtsFest. You can also pack your calendar
galleries and one-of-a-kind museums to with larger, annual events such as the Stuart
eco-friendly sea turtle adventures and Boat Show, Jensen Beach Fine Art and Craft
world-class fishing. Building restrictions Show and the Port Salerno Seafood Festival
have limited structures to four stories, JENSEN BEACH • MARTIN COUNTY OFFICE OF in January; the Annual Classics at the Beach
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preserving breathtaking views throughout Car Show in April or the Single Fin Show
the county. The natural beauty and attrac- International Airport, an hour from Down Surf Festival. Planning a trip in the
tions here offer up a treasure trove of activi- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International fall? You will not want to miss the Stuart
ties—minus the crowds of the popular Airport, 90 minutes from Miami Interna- Airshow, the Pineapple Festival in Jensen
next-door neighbors. tional Airport and two hours from Orlando Beach or the annual Indiantown Rodeo.
The easy-to-get-to area encompasses the International Airport. From flip-flops to cowboy boots, Martin
communities of Port Salerno, Stuart, Palm The word fresh takes on new meaning County truly has it all. This is the perfect
City, Jensen Beach, Indiantown, Jupiter with most Martin County restaurants place for escaping and making memories
Island, Hobe Sound and Hutchinson Island, utilizing locally-sourced produce and that last longer than tan lines.
offering over 77 parks ready for exploration, freshly caught fish, served alongside
unlimited outdoor adventure, golf and a ingredients from several local and organic
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region overflowing with culture to welcome farms, to please one and all. As the sun sets,
visitors. Located just off A1A and accessible relax at one of Martin County’s host of
Martin County Office of Tourism & Marketing
by a plethora of scenic avenues, Martin lodging options. Ranging from oceanfront DiscoverMartin.com
County is 45 minutes from Palm Beach resorts and charming inns to brand favorites

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