Resting onùand bisected byùthe St. Lucie River, Stuart is located on the strip of Florida's eastern shore known as the Treasure Coast. The seat of Martin County, Stuart is a well-regarded small town, with roughly 16,000 people living within its nine square miles. It caters to homeowners and visitors who love the waterùopportunities for sailing, fishing cruise charters and SCUBA are plentifulùand Stuart Beach is just across the causeway. Route 1 cuts right through the town, so daytrips to Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami are easy.