Through their combined experiences, the locals have found how to make the best of Florida with a few simple rules. Make sure to pay attention, take notes, and see what you need to know to live in Florida.

1. Enjoy The Great Weather

This unwritten rule is one of our most important! Florida is called ‘The Sunshine State’ for a reason! The Treasure Coast alone has an average of 237 sunny days a year, which means that you have an average of 237 days a year to swim, boat, fish, or enjoy the great weather.

2. The State Uniform Is Simple

Locals joke about how Florida is one of the few places where it’s okay to wear flip-flops to a nice dinner, but we love this unwritten rule and our unofficial ‘Florida Uniform’. Whether you’re heading out for cocktails with friends at South Fork Table and Bar or going to a show at the Sunrise Theatre, simply throw on your best Lilly Pulitzer and your favorite flip flops and you’re good to go!

3. Bring Your Beach Gear Wherever You Go

Here in Florida, the locals always make sure to have towels, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a good beach read in the car. You never know when you’re going to stumble across an amazing secluded beach, or find the right spot to take a dip in the cool water. It’s an unwritten rule that’s not hard to follow!

4. Live Alongside Wildlife!

Some of our natural neighbors include egrets, dolphins, otters, manatees, and sea turtles! Bring a pair of binoculars with you when you hike trails such as the ones at Kiplinger Nature Preserve – you never know whom you might run into! For a look at nature that’s just as close but somewhat tamer, head to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary!

5. Get The Kids Outside!

Technology isn’t as big a lure for our kids here in Florida. How can it be when there are white sand beaches to find, blue waves to surf, rivers to kayak, and trails to hike and explore?

6. Your Neighbors Have Your Back!

Floridian friendliness is legendary! Whenever you walk into a store, everyone smiles and welcomes you in. Locals are willing to give you directions and help you get to where you need to go, or mention where some of the best fishing spots in the area are.

7. Expect A Surprise Around Every Corner!

If there’s one thing that Florida isn’t, it’s ordinary. A visit to the gas station reveals a food truck selling some of the best acai bowls in town, or a quiet weekend can be filled with concerts, live events, and demonstrations at one of the local parks in the area. Keep an open mind and don’t be afraid to explore – you never know what you’ll find!

8. Try Something New!

Florida has some beautiful nature, but did you know about its amazing culinary scene? Step into a restaurant like King Neptune’s and enjoy some of the freshest caught mahi mahi that you’ve ever enjoyed, or pay a visit to Fruits and Roots for vegan bites! Head to the Fort Pierce Farmer’s Market, and you can even sample local honey, produce, and even flowers grown and made by locals.

9. Don’t Be Afraid To Relax

There’s so much to do within the area that you can feel like you have to fill your days with it. There’s nothing wrong with kicking back in a hammock and watching a sunny day go by. After all, when’s the next time that you’ll get to do it again? (Tomorrow, of course!)

10. Live In the Heart of It All

With South Florida being so action packed, the residents like to stick close by the area so that they don’t miss anything. You want to be in a community that lets you enjoy the best of the area’s offerings while offering its own private services and amenities. You also want to be in a community that’s close to all of the great things that the Treasure Coast offers. Check out the A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery in Fort Pierce, which details the history of one of the famed Highwaymen artists, and Basin Seafood & Fresh Fish Markets, where you can get the best fish sandwich in Port Salerno. Don’t miss a chance to see a Spring Training game at First Data Field either! That’s how locals get to have the best of both worlds, and one reason why many residents call Harbour Ridge home.

Harbour Ridge is one of Florida’s premier private waterfront golf communities. Its waterfront location on the St. Lucie River makes it the perfect place to live, and members and residents alike enjoy the well-rounded Florida lifestyle that it offers.

Harbour Ridge is the best of the best. The two championship golf courses wind along the river with beautiful views throughout the entire courses. Residents can entertain themselves at the new Lakeside Fitness Center or explore the surrounding area with kayaks and boat rentals from the on-site Marina. An active calendar of events informs residents of the activities that will take place in the neighborhood, and consists of everything from sporting events to dinners and social gatherings.

To learn more about the unique Florida lifestyle offered at Harbour Ridge and the wide variety of residential real estate offerings available, sign up for a complimentary digital brochure that highlights the amenities and lifestyle of our waterfront community.

Nothing beats being out on your boat and enjoying the open water. When winter comes up north, it means saying goodbye to boating for another year. For those who are ready to spend the winter in South Florida, Harbour Ridge on the Treasure Coast is offering you and your boat a chance to experience its private club lifestyle in a very unique way.

Harbour Ridge’s Marina Membership Program provides the perfect match for those seeking a winter residence for both their family and their boat. This exciting new lease program will provide a boat slip at Harbour Ridge’s 98-slip marina, in addition to a beautiful condominium residence. Visitors taking advantage of this program also enjoy an extraordinary array of Country Club amenities.

Amenities that Marina Membership Program members can enjoy include two miles of private waterfront and three private marinas, access to two newly designed 18-hole championship golf courses, a 45,000 sq. ft. waterfront clubhouse offering multiple indoor and outdoor dining options, and more. Take your furry friend to the on-site Dog Park, or visit the Rookery and see where hundreds of wading birds come to nest at night. Walk – or run – the two miles of trails that wind throughout the community. Come down and see what life in South Florida is like at Harbour Ridge. Once you’re here, you’ll never want to leave.

Harbour Ridge is one of Florida’s premier private waterfront golf communities. Its waterfront location on the St. Lucie River makes it the perfect place to live for boaters and golfers alike. The two championship golf courses wind along the river with beautiful views throughout the entire courses. Residents can entertain themselves at the new Lakeside Fitness Center or explore the surrounding area with kayaks and boat rentals from the on-site Marina. Just three miles from the Intracoastal Waterway and just 55 miles to the west end of the Bahamas, Harbour Ridge’s location offers world-class fishing and is the perfect launching pad for your next boating adventure.

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It’s called the ‘Treasure Coast’, but residents know that the real gems are the beaches here! Whether you’re looking for a big beach with tons of things to do, or a smaller one that’s quiet and full of wildlife, there’s something that fits how you want to spend your time. Check out these local favorites below!

Santa Lucia Beach

On the southern end of Hutchinson Island is one of the smaller, secluded beaches that locals love for its quiet atmosphere and secluded location. All that you need to do to reach is drive east on Ocean Boulevard until you hit MacArthur Drive, then drive for just under a mile. Once you get there, ample parking, swimming, and fishing await you. Stroll along the shore and keep an eye to the horizon – you may see a dolphin jump, or a manatee float by. The beach’s pet friendly status means that you can bring your furry friend along for the fun.

Waveland Beach

Waveland Beach is one of Hutchinson Island’s favorite little secrets. From Ocean Boulevard, head east and continue onto A1A. Whether you’re looking for a tropical escape or to check another animal off of your nature-watching list, this is great place to enjoy. Take a walk on the sand, relax with a book, or just enjoy the sounds of the ocean and appreciate the serene vibe of the area. It’s not just the beachgoers who agree – animals from pelicans to, manatees to sea turtles have been spotted on Waveland’s shores. Enjoy this little piece of hidden paradise right here in our own backyard. Fun fact: Waveland Beach is the start of a bike path that takes you along A1A! Head out from the parking lot and enjoy your trip!

Bathtub Reef Beach

This beach is home to living coral reef! The beach gets its name from how a ‘bathtub’ of water is formed near the shore when waves wash over the reef and create a pool-like effect. You get here the same way that you get to Santa Lucia Beach, but you drive for about two miles on MacArthur Boulevard, just about to the end. Lucky for you, this beach has plenty of parking! This is a great place for snorkeling and also very kid-friendly. The reef protects the beach from any waves out in the ocean, so the shoreline is calm and peaceful. You’ll find all kinds of people here swimming, snorkeling and playing in the water. Spend some time looking for animals hiding in the coral, stroll across the sand down to the inlet, or enjoy the lovely day from your spot on the beach.

In Florida, the waterfront is the heart of everything that we do. Animals live here, friends play here, and many businesses here base some of their work around the waterfront. It’s no wonder that many of us want to live as close to the water as possible.

Harbour Ridge is one of Florida’s premier private waterfront golf communities. Its waterfront location on the St. Lucie River makes it the perfect place to live, and members and residents alike enjoy the well-rounded Florida lifestyle that it offers.

Harbour Ridge is the best of the best. The two championship golf courses wind along the river with beautiful views throughout the entire courses. Residents can entertain themselves at the new Lakeside Fitness Center or explore the surrounding area with kayaks and boat rentals from the on-site Marina. An active calendar of events informs residents of the activities that will take place in the neighborhood, and consists of everything from sporting events to dinners and social gatherings.

To learn more about the unique Florida lifestyle offered at Harbour Ridge and the wide variety of residential real estate offerings available, CLICK HERE. We will email you a digital brochure that highlights the amenities and lifestyle of our waterfront community.

There are certain signs of spring that you just can’t ignore. Songbirds returning home. Flowers beginning to bloom. Spring training season being announced. As American of a tradition as apple pie, spring training lets fans see the new players of the team work their stuff and witness the older members of the team do what they do best. Port St. Lucie has a particularly strong case of spring training fever, thanks to it serving as the home of the New York Mets. They have some big things on their spring training calendar – make sure that you don’t miss a minute.

The New York Mets are set for a busy season. They have 14 home games and 13 away games during spring training, with them playing against the likes of the Boston Red Sox, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Baltimore Orioles. You won’t see matchups like this for a long time!

The New York Mets plan on truly shaking up their roster this year with all kinds of potential additions to their team. Hopefuls such as J.D. Davisshow promise with 42 wins under his belt and a .248 on base percentage for the 2018 season. Tim Tebow has been recently invited to train with the Mets at their major league camp, and is rumored to return to the team, as well. He helped them claim wins for the past two spring seasons, but a broken hand cut his season short in 2018. Fans are excited to watch this sports superstar tear up the baseball diamond!

Spring training is a big deal on the Treasure Coast. That happens when you’re close to some of the best teams in MLB. The people who live here have exposure to seeing some of the newest stuff before anyone else does. Whether you’re here year round or just for the season, attending a spring training game is a surefire winner.

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This past October, the Cleveland Clinic and Martin Health Systems announced their agreement to have the Martin Health Systems as a full member of the Cleveland Clinic health system. Martin Health Systems has been recognized in its community for providing care in diverse specialties, ranging from nutrition treatment to stroke care. The health provider has also been known for working to increase its accessibility for residents of the area, such as with the construction of an outpatient medical center on Kanner Highway, or the expansion of the emergency department at Martin Memorial North. From this takeover, the residents of Martin County will receive an exchange of cutting edge information, technology, procedures, and research that will be invested into their overall health.

New Technologies

Martin Health Systems’ takeover by Cleveland Clinic brings the research, quality, and level of care expected from Cleveland Clinic to the shores of South Florida. Patients have had a sample of it earlier this year when Cleveland Clinic and Martin Health Systems entered into a heart and vascular affiliation. This let both health systems share research, information, and protocols with each other. With Cleveland Clinic and Martin Health Systems becoming one, patients will now have access to the most advanced health related technologies and programs.

Same Personalized Care

Cleveland Clinic’s takeover of Martin Health Systems is bringing changes to make patient experiences as quick and as simple as possible. However, there are some features of Martin Health Systems that will remain. Cleveland Clinic recognized the value of the open medical staff model that Martin Health Systems maintains for its medical centers and their patients. With Cleveland Clinic retaining this feature of Martin Health Systems, patients can keep the doctors that they’ve come to know and whom they recognize can treat them best.

This merger has the unique facet of benefitting everyone. Before Martin Health Systems was a part of Cleveland Clinic, patients would have to travel extensive distances to access the Cleveland Clinic’s level of medical technology and information. Now patients can have access to some of the most developed technology and information within the medical industry while being only a few minute’s drive from anywhere within Martin County. With the Cleveland Clinic’s emphasis on access and Martin Health System’s prevalence within the community, residents can take care of their health in a simple and intuitive way that leaves them time to enjoy the best of life’s offerings.

Now located just minutes away from some of the best healthcare in the world, Harbour Ridge residents will enjoy even more benefits of living at one of Florida’s premier private waterfront golf communities. Its waterfront location on the St. Lucie River makes it the perfect place to live, and members and residents alike enjoy the well-rounded Florida lifestyle that it offers.

Harbour Ridge’s two championship golf courses wind along the river with beautiful views throughout the entire courses. Residents can entertain themselves at the new Lakeside Fitness Center. They’ll work on a private routine, get a personalized experience with a private trainer, or work out with friends at an exercise class. The denizens of Harbour Ridge often explore the surrounding area with kayaks and boat rentals from the on-site Marina. Many a family has spent the afternoon sighting wildlife along the waterfront from a kayak, or enjoying paddleboard races against each other. An active calendar of events informs residents of the activities that will take place in the neighborhood, and consists of everything from sporting events to dinners and social gatherings.

Among some of the best golf instructors out there, there’s none better than Mike Malizia. Whether he’s running the Harbour Ridge Golf Academy or giving out tips on Golf Channel Academy, Malizia’s penchant for teaching shines through in his drills. These show players everything from how to move their body for each swing to how to apply those skills in the game. Exercises that involve putting a ball off of a dime and imagining the ball and tee as part of a clock face help players visualize the different parts of the game and develop the necessary forms to make the perfect shot. On Golf Channel Academy, he shared some of his favorite golf tips and drills that he uses to improve players’ games.

Check the Time

When slicing, golfers often swing at the ball with the club’s head at an open face position. This happens because players often aren’t aware of how they’re positioning their club, which can misdirect the ball. Malizia’s approach to fixing this involves placing three sticks on the ground at the eleven, twelve, and one o’clock positions, with the ball at the vertex of all three sticks. He also puts a clothespin on the club and shifts it slightly to the right. When preparing to putt, he tells players to keep the club at the 12 o’clock position, and the clothespin at the one o’clock position. He also instructs to swing so that the clothespin points at the five minutes to twelve position. These help the player keep an eye on the position of their club’s head and helps them recognize how the club feels in their hands when it’s in the right position.

Put Some Push In It

When it comes to generating enough power to hit the golf ball a considerable distance, Malizia emphasizes two important factors for players to consider when they’re swinging: enough space to move their arms far back, and enough room to turn their shoulders. When lacking both, players may end up ‘scooping’ the ball with the club, which sends the ball up, but not far. “Often I see amateurs pick the club up,” explains Malizia, “And it inhibits their ability to turn their shoulders.” For a successful shot, he puts the golf club a few inches behind the ball, roughly the size of the space between the end of one club and the ball. He also keeps his club low to the ground to avoid scooping.

Got A Dime?

Putting can be one of the more mentally strenuous parts of the game. You only have a small space to work in, applying too much or too little force can cause you to miss the ball entirely, and a putt can make or break a game. To accomplish the perfect putt, Malizia took some advice from a friend – Brian Gay, and practiced putting a golf ball off of a dime. This keeps the club head still when you putt. It also has the effect of helping maintain trajectory. “It ensures that our club face keeps going down the target line,” Malizia explains.

Box Breathing

Golf can be composed of some of the most difficult shots and hardest moments.But it’s in the tensest moments that the greatest plays can be made. That’s why when the landscape is full of traps, or the distance to the hole is far, Malizia relies on the ‘box breathing’ technique adapted by the U.S. Navy SEALs. He’ll breathe out from his chest for four seconds, he’ll hold that breath for four seconds, he’ll breathe in through his nose for four seconds, and he’ll exhale for a count of four seconds.

At Harbour Ridge, players have access to more than just Malizia’s tips, they have Malizia himself. As the club’s private golf instructor, he directs players with his unique approach to teaching the game’s basics and works with them to improve their game. When players aren’t working with Malizia, they’re at the weekly clinics, getting fitted for clubs, learning golf tips, or having TPI Body Assessments performed. Golf is more than a game here, it’s a lifestyle, and Harbour Ridge is happy to cover that for players.

Harbour Ridge is one of Florida’s premier golf communities in Florida. Its waterfront location on the St. Lucie River makes it the perfect place to live, and members and residents alike enjoy the well-rounded Florida lifestyle that it offers.

People have said that Florida’s nature is unlike anything they’ve ever seen before, but it’s hard to understand why until you see it up close. Watching dolphin play in the river, catching sandhill cranes stride across a green, or seeing a bobcat peer out from behind a bush proves that Florida’s wildlife lives alongside humanity at its own pace. At Harbour Ridge in Palm City, nothing proves this better than the Rookery.

Located in the Buttonbrush neighborhood is a large collection of mangroves that lay by the edge of the water. Mangroves often serve as a shelter and a feeding spot for many of Florida’s animals, but these mangroves in Harbour Ridge are unique for sheltering an abundance of egrets and other birds. Each morning like clockwork, these birds fly off in one large flock at sunrise and return every sunset. Harbour Ridge residents look forward to this every day. Watching the birds move in a cloud of white feathers is indescribable. The amount of birds that choose to rest here is so substantial that scientists from the National Audubon Society use the Rookery to measure the population of certain species and the health of the surrounding ecosystem.

For their efforts in conducting Club maintenance while preserving the surrounding natural areas, Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club has received the Outstanding Florida Community Award from Audubon International. Both of Harbour Ridge’s championship golf courses are also designated as Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries. What stands out as proof of Harbour Ridge’s commitment to conservation is the presence of wildlife within and around the Club. Residents here often report sightings of ospreys and bald eagles, and even make note of them in the Club’s monthly newsletter. They assist local wildlife services in the protection and the care of the animals. And of course, they look forward to a visit to the rookery.

Harbour Ridge is one of Florida’s premier private waterfront golf communities. Its waterfront location on the St. Lucie River near the “Sailfish Capital of the World” makes it the perfect place to live, and members and residents alike enjoy the well-rounded Florida lifestyle that it offers. They also enjoy the variety of homes and condominiums offered in the twenty-three different villages.

Harbour Ridge is the best of the best. The two championship golf courses wind along the river with beautiful views throughout the courses. Residents can entertain themselves at the new Lakeside Fitness Center or explore the surrounding area with kayaks and boat rentals from the on-site Marina. An active calendar of events informs residents of the activities that will take place in the neighborhood, and consists of everything from sporting events to dinners and social gatherings.

Your wedding day, and the weeks leading up to it, should be full of excitement, memories, and laughter. That’s why Palm City’s premier golf and country club, Harbour Ridge, has taken care of the essentials, from the catering to the photo locations. With our trained staff, array of venues and reception halls, and connections to local catering companies and services, all you have to worry about is writing your vows. Let us do the work to make your wedding wonderful so that you can enjoy a day you’ll never forget.

Whether you have 20 guests or 200 guests, our selection of venues can accommodate your friends and family who will enjoy the picturesque Florida waterfront setting. Being only minutes from I-95 makes it easier for guests to reach Harbour Ridge, and we can work around special needs and requests. Expand your guest list and gather in our spacious Riviera Hall, and luxuriate in its decadence-perfect for wedding photos! Looking for an outdoor backdrop for your wedding? We can accommodate with chairs and tent coverings. Our incredibly beautiful waterfront location right on the St. Lucie River makes for a stunning backdrop, and a memorable beginning to your happily ever after. Worried about the weather? We even provide a contingency plan, complete with an indoor venue, so that the show can go on. Go ahead, start choosing what colors your bridesmaids will wear and which venue that you want, and we’ll make sure that it happens.

Every single part of a wedding is important in its own way, from the decorations to the music, but one element that simply must come together is the food. Knowing this, Harbour Ridge offers a list of local catering services that has the culinary expertise to create menus that will impress even the most finicky eater. With our list of preferred catering providers, we can ensure that food is prepared fresh, delivered on time, and is as requested. If your preferred catered isn’t on our list, we’re happy to accept outside providers as well. Your wedding photographer has endless choices of picture-perfect spots within Harbour Ridge. Our groundskeepers work meticulously to ensure that all of our plants produce beautiful blooms and vibrantly colored fauna. Pose by a dramatically draping banyan for the aesthetic, or take advantage of a firebush in bloom to add a pop of color to wedding photos. Our commitment to conservation means that you may have the opportunity to take a truly wild wedding photo with some of the fauna that call Harbour Ridge home. Think about it-how many people can say that they had an egret drop in for a wedding photo? Popular areas for photos include the Harbour Ridge marina, and of course, the riverside, but with some creativity, you could make any area around the Club your best spot for photos. Show off how your love for paddle boarding brought you together with a few photos of you floating down the river in your wedding finery, or set off sparks with a photo featuring a gorgeous sunset in the background.

What is drawing folks to Harbour Ridge? It is a nice private community, but there are plenty of nice private communities. It does have an exclusive location by the waterfront, but all kinds of communities have exclusive locations. (Well, maybe not by the St. Lucie River, and certainly not with waterfront activities like this!). It does have a slow-paced, small-town way of life without the social politics of most places. It’s the kind of place where ‘fine attire’ can and does mean sandals. It’s the kind of club where a board meeting takes place out on the St. Lucie River with a few friends and some paddleboards. It’s the kind of place where spectators for rounds of golf include bobcats, herons, egrets. There’s something special about this Club, and people know it as soon as they arrive.

Plenty of clubs offer proximity to a natural landscape, but residents can pick up on the fact that Harbour Ridge can be a little wild. When you live right next to the St. Lucie River, you tend to see a lot of animals. Harbour RidgeAnimal lovers head to the Rookery Tree to watch rare species of birds flock together. The diversity of species around the club is so immense that some ecologists use it as a measuring stick for the health of the ecosystem. With Harbour Ridge having worked hard to earn its Outstanding Community Award from Audubon International, the numbers always turn out great. Even if residents just sit on the side of the docks and watch the water flow by, they’re sure to catch sight of fish, wading birds, even river otters. Residents are encouraged to take pictures of the animals that they spot around the area and share them among friends and neighbors. Odds are that the cattle egrets that you’ve spotted in your backyard are the same ones that flew through your friend’s yard roughly a week ago. This is not to ignore the beauty of the surrounding landscape-people will travel thousands of miles to catch a glimpse of the area. Residents wake up and live beside the sparse beauty of the Florida scrub, the picturesque quality of the mangrove trails spiraling through the St. Lucie River, and the drama of a sunset over the Atlantic Ocean.

As soon as they step onto the golf courses, or take their boat out on the water, or catch the birds at the Rookery Tree, they realize how Harbour Ridge got its Outstanding Community Award from Audubon International. Especially when they step onto the courses. Whether players pick Golden Marsh or River Ridge, they’re playing against a course that naturally incorporates elements from the surrounding area-the waterfront in River Ridge, the marsh in Golden Marsh. When they’re not navigating around the course’s hazards, they’re watching for wildlife. Sharp eyed players might catch animals such as bobcats or blue crabs on the edges of the courses. It makes sense that the animals would like the courses as much as the players do. It stands that they would do so when both courses are Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries. Harbour Ridge worked to ensure that their courses would live side by side with nature, creating a win-win for us and for players: Harbour Ridge gets to create a beautiful course naturally, and players get a golf experience that no other club can offer. It’s not just the courses that are amazing-Harbour Ridge equips players with the golf resources that they need. Teaching Professionals are on-site to answer every question about the sport, from playing against a draft to finding a club that fits. Dedicated to improving residents’ games, players can schedule with them for classes as well.

The country club establishment plays many roles for many different people. For some, it’s a place to make business connections to further your career. For others, it’s a great place to make new friends, or to elevate social status by flaunting an exclusive membership. It’s why many clubs work on creating a social element to their club by offering attractions that would draw in members. In a unique way, the type of people that come to the club set the atmosphere for the club, which works on drawing in a certain type of person. It’s that reason that Harbour Ridge’s social scene is great. Here is where residents tend to kick back and relax in a completely different way. Living near the St. Lucie River tends to do that to you. Far from Palm Beach in more ways than one, Harbour Ridge is where formality drops by the waterfront as soon as you set off on a paddleboard with a friend, or when you celebrate your big win in a fishing tournament. Formality becomes optional when you take friends out on the club’s pontoon boat or drive them around the mangrove trails that run throughout the St. Lucie River-your backyard- and show them a little bit of what life is like here. Officialism becomes optional when you get to know your neighbors at a yoga class at the Fitness Centers, or when you meet up at the dog park to take your pets outside. Plenty of clubs offer glitzy events or bonus perks to go with an upscale lifestyle. Harbour Ridge has all of that, but it doesn’t feel the need to brag about it. It’s more than happy to let you find out for yourself.

When people first arrive to Harbour Ridge, they’re often surprised by how relaxed that the lifestyle is. Sure, they imagined that it would be good, but they didn’t think it would be this good. It’s hard to be upset when you can have everything taken care of for you, from catering large events to finding someone to help you with a particular service. They knew that there would be wildlife, but they never would have believed that it would be so close. Sure, they knew that they would enjoy themselves, but they’ve never experienced anything like this. Many different things draw residents to private clubs. They like the ranking that it gives them, or the benefits that they get with a membership, or they want to be around people who are similar to them. Harbour Ridge has all of these, but it also possesses a sort of presence that comes with its status. It has a lineage that comes with being one of the first private waterfront golf communities in the area, and a composure from knowing that they offer not just perks, but a truly immersive lifestyle.

The Treasure Coast is in no short supply of artists! The coastal landscape inspires artisans and crafters of all kinds, producing beautiful artworks and multi-medium pieces that reflect the beauty of the world around them. You can even find some of them in museums as examples of the cultural and social mindsets of the time. From gallery-worthy works of art to handmade pieces, you can find them everywhere from farmer’s markets to their own studios.

Geoffrey C. Smith Galleries

Take some time to stop in this sculpture gallery the next time that you’re in Downtown Stuart. Local artist Geoffrey Smith draws inspiration from the natural world around him, using it to create statues that are so lifelike you’d expect them to breathe. You might recognize his design of the sailfish fountain jumping out of the water- it’s the same one that stands in Downtown Stuart as a cultural symbol of the city – the Sailfish Capital of the World!

The Elliott Museum

While this Hutchinson Island classic is known for its history displays and classic car collection, it houses art of all kinds! Take some time to enjoy the significant collection of classic cars, trucks, bicycles, and boats; baseball memorabilia; local history; Americana; a variety of art; a tribute to actress Frances Langford; and even a Foucault Pendulum.

Fish House Art Center

When you’re driving along Dixie Highway, keep an eye out for this brightly colored building that serves as an art studio to many! Multiple stores call the Fish House their home, including Aya Fiber Studio, Marker 23 Gallery and Tattoo Studio, and Clay Space. Take a silk dyeing class, watch an artist at work on their craft, and peruse great fashion pieces and statement jewelry at one of the many shops here.

Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast

The staff at this museum knows that some mediums are to be consumed directly and as hands-on as possible, which is why exhibits here are completely interactive! From learning of the life cycle of a butterfly at the butterfly garden to exploring a recreation of a fire station, this is a learning experience that everyone can truly grasp!

Court House Cultural Center

Heading down Ocean Boulevard, you’ll find one of the centerpieces of arts and production within Martin County. Run by The Arts Council of Martin County, the Court House Cultural Center hosts gallery showings, productions, and events that showcase art in all its forms. Both local artists and artists from outside the area are on display here, highlighting the artistic diversity within the area.

When you’re looking to refresh your creative juices, there’s no place like Harbour Ridge to do so. Its natural surroundings are inspiring enough to start any project. Harbour Ridge is one of Florida’s premier private waterfront golf communities. Its waterfront location on the St. Lucie River makes it the perfect place to live, and members and residents alike enjoy the well-rounded Florida lifestyle that it offers.

To learn more about the unique Florida lifestyle offered at Harbour Ridge and the wide variety of residential real estate offerings available, CLICK HERE. We will email you a digital brochure that highlights the amenities and lifestyle of our waterfront community.