Stuart
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Stuart
Photo: Sailfish Point Marina
Background
27°11′32″N 80°14′35″W
The background and history of Stuart is best observed on Wikipedia
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Radio Nets
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Immigration & Customs
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Sailfish Point Marina 6908 SE North Marina Way, Stuart, FL 34996-1948, United States. Ph: (772) 225-1700, Fax: (772) 225-6524. Website
- Southpoint Anchorage 615 SE Anchorage Way, Stuart, FL 34994, US. Ph: (772) 283-9225 NOTE: Southpoint Anchorage will be closed from May 1, 2008 to July, 2009 during the construction of a new full-service marina. The present mooring field will remain, though somewhat smaller than at present. Website
Anchorages
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Routes/Passages To/From
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Getting Around
AIRPORT SHUTTLE: Larry's Shuttle. 772-337-5500
BUS SERVICE: There is limited bus service from various locations in Stuart to various malls on both sides of the river. M-Fri, hourly, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Phone: 772-286-8818. Limited stops at: 7th Street Juvenile Facility, Twinvee, Social Security Office, CVS Pharmacy, Lowe's & BJ's, Treasure Coast Square Mall, Martin Memorial Medical Center. Routes, map, timetable, and fares ALSO: Community Coach, Martin county only. $1.00, make appointment for pickup and destination, 48-hour prior notice. Phone: 772-283-1814
There is a free shuttle bus to various locations, more like a tourist "jitney".
RENTAL CARS: Most of the major rental car offices are in Stuart.
- Avis: 772-283-9627
- Budget: 772-219-0682
- Dollar: 772-283-2873
- Enterprise: 772-287-7260 or 772-288-7288
- Hertz: 772-223-7716, there are two other offices in Stuart as well)
Enterprise and Hertz (perhaps others) will pick you up at your anchorage or marina and bring you to the rental office, depending on where you are moored or berthed. There are frequent weekend specials, 3 days for the price of two, pick up car Friday, return on Monday. You can rent a car in Stuart and drive it one-way to one of the airports, though usually with an additional $50.00 drop-off charge. Check with the various rental cars for special rates. Information and reservations can be made on line.
TAXIS: Jerry's Taxi, 772-486-2620; Stuart Taxi, 772-286-5113; Yellow Taxi, 772-334-1606
AIRPORTS:
- West Palm Beach International Airport is 41 miles S of Stuart
- Miami International Airport is approx. 107 miles S of Stuart
- Orlando International Airport is 133 miles NW of Stuart, but is easier to get to because there is less traffic.
Tourism & things to do ashore
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Marine stores
- WEST MARINE, Store #1762, 2595 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL., 34994-4532, PHONE: 772-283-2335
- WEST MARINE, Store #62, 4545 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart, FL., 34997-6813, PHONE: 772-223-1515
- WEST MARINE, Store #163, 3523 NW Federal Hwy., Jensen Beach, FL., 34957-4454, PHONE: 772-692-3092
- BOATER'S WORLD, 3193 N.W. Federal Highway, Jensen Beach, FL 34957, Phone: 772-692-1150
- LEWIS MARINE SUPPLY OF STUART, 3385 SE Dixie Highway, Stuart, FL 34997, Phone: (772) 286-2118
References & Publications
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Cruiser's Friends
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