The Sailfish is one of the most acrobatic fish in the ocean and when they get hooked up they put on a show you’ll never forget. The tail-walking, head thrashing and leaping into the air is an awesome sight to see as it’s ripping the line off your reel. For the sportsman who loves to cast a line, the open water offshore Stuart and the Treasure Coast is widely regarded as the “Sailfish Capital of the World,” by fishing enthusiasts and is praised as an angler’s paradise.
Stuart, Florida sits right in the middle of Sailfish Alley on the Treasure Coast which encompasses Port St. Lucie, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Stuart, and Jupiter, Florida. The Sailfish is the most sought-after sport-fish in the world and although prime time is the colder winter months, off the coast of Stuart, they are caught year-round. Sailfish stack up along the Treasure Coast and start moving again when the winter cold fronts start pushing through. The Sailfish migration begins during the fall but packs of Sailfish travel down the east coast of Florida feeding on mullet, sardines, and threadfin herring all year round.
Living on the Treasure Coast definitely has its perks and the world-class fishing adventures are just the beginning. Tarpon, snook, pompano, and redfish are plentiful in the Intracoastal Waterway and St. Lucie River. Offshore, mahi-mahi, grouper, snapper, and blackfin tuna are high on the list for a fresh catch for dinner. Sport fishermen from around the world flock to the region to enjoy the enviable resort lifestyle which is enhanced by the carefree, waterfront lifestyle of prime waterfront communities.
Topping the list is Harbour Ridge. Situated on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, Harbour Ridge encompasses two miles of beautiful, pristine riverfront and is home to three private marinas for boats of every size. Once there, residents enjoy the best of both worlds with a secluded harbor for your vessel and easy ocean access just minutes away.
Harbour Ridge’s marinas offer a combined 98 slips, ranging in size from 24 to 60 feet. For the non-boaters n the community, the estuary shoreline is also a launching point for kayaking, paddleboarding and birdwatching. The area offers many intriguing destinations including the quaint and charming downtown Stuart, the mangroves of the north fork where Thunderball wall filmed, and the barrier islands of the St. Lucie River estuaries. Paddleboarding has become the latest fitness craze to combine a love of nature with a desire to stay healthy and fit. The entire family will enjoy discovering playful porpoise, gentle manatee, starfish and other magnificent creatures native to the area.
An abundance of shoreline and natural beauty keeps generations of families from around the globe calling the Treasure Coast home. Miles and miles of waterways invite exploration and adventure. Catch a glimpse of a Florida lobster or large snook swimming the reefs at Bathtub Beach. Share the shoreline with sea turtles and hatchlings, and watch the tarpon swimming along the beach just yards away.
With the west end of the Bahamas just 55 miles offshore, and the Gulf of Mexico accessible via the Okeechobee Waterway, there’s no limit to your adventure. Take a cruise out to Lake Okeechobee or spend the day snorkeling and diving offshore, the pristine Florida waters are your playground.
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Imagine living a casually elegant and carefree lifestyle in a private community on the shores of wide water surrounded by lush natural beauty, world-class marinas and championship golf courses. Everything that encompasses the South Florida lifestyle, the water, the golf, a welcoming community and spectacular views, all lying within in one club. You could let your imagination run wild or turn it into a reality at Harbour Ridge.
Located in the heart of Florida’s famed Treasure Coast on the north fork of the St. Lucie River, Harbour Ridge is a community where golfers and tennis players mingle with yachters and nature enthusiasts to create a buzzing, active community of residents. Nowhere else in Florida can prospective homebuyers find two championship golf courses, spacious marinas and beautiful homes just mere feet from the wide water.
With 98 boat slips spanning over three marinas, Harbour Ridge is a safe and easily accessible location for your boat. Bordering two miles of pristine riverfront, Harbour Ridge provides access to the Intracoastal, Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Noted as the “crowning jewel” of the community, the waterfront and marinas are always bustling with social events, boaters and fishermen who are drawn in as they look to combine their love of boating with the desire for a luxury lifestyle.
Widely touted as two of the best golf courses in South Florida, River Ridge, designed by the father and son team of Pete and P.B. Dye and Golden Marsh, designed by Joe Lee, are beautifully crafted into the pure landscape along the banks of the river and a 20-acre nature preserve. Complemented by breath-taking scenery and spectacular views, each course provides a uniquely different playing experience that delivers a challenge yet remains manageable for all handicap levels to enjoy.
After a day out on the water or teeing it up with friends, the Clubhouse at Harbour Ridge provides a sanctuary to unwind with a cocktail as the setting sunlight glimmers off the surface of the river. Positioned just feet from the river, highlighting the lavish surroundings and stunning natural landscape, the elegant 45,000 sf clubhouse dazzles residents daily with its dramatic river views. Fully equipped with five unique dining options, including the newly opened Prime 12600 Steakhouse and the equally delicious but more casual Grille Room, the clubhouse hosts numerous community events and is the true social hub at Harbour Ridge.
Setting on 885 acres, with just 695 residences set in 28 villages, amidst an abundance of unspoiled native vegetation and natural wetlands, residents of Harbour Ridge enjoy a level of privacy and a connection with nature that is unheard of anywhere else in Florida. With its native trees and landscaping, commitment to environmental conservation, and beautiful views of the St. Lucie estuary, Harbour Ridge is the closest one can come to living in a nature preserve.
If this isn’t enough, Harbour Ridge upped the ante once again with it’s newly updated Lakeside Golf and Tennis Club. There is a state-of-the-art fitness, lifestyle complex that includes fitness and workout areas, Pilates and personal training spaces, physical therapy capability, a full-service spa, salon and wellness center, a tennis and retail shop, as well as food and beverage service. Outside the center is an enlarged pool to accommodate both lap swimming and water aerobics, a children’s play area and nine tennis courts, one of which has the ability to feature stadium seating.
After you add up the award-winning golf, unmatchable access of the marinas and waterways, the stunning homes, the expansive lifestyle complex and clubhouse, Harbour Ridge checks off the entire list. Learn more and register for your free homebuyers guide today!
