Stuart News

DEBORAH SILVER deborah.silver@scripps.com STUART - John, left, and Kathy Gorman of Vero Beach congratulate Errie Ball at the dedication of a statue of Ball, created by local artist Geoffrey Smith, at the entrance to the first tee at the Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart on Sunday.

Kyle Douglas Bateman, of the 3000 block of Southeast Aster Lane, faces a felony trespass by projectile to take wildlife charge after state investigators contacted him in the 9300 block of Carlton Road.

Eighteen months after the groundbreaking, The Sailor's Return, an 8,000-square-foot restaurant at the 128-slip Sunset Bay Marina and Anchorage in Stuart, has opened.

An online neighborhood Web site is including the city of Stuart in its top 20 list of best places to retire.

A Goliath grouper is surrounded by cigar minnows, which crowd the giant fish for protection from smaller predators like jacks.

Gina M. Sanchez, of the 100 block of Everglades Boulevard in Stuart, met the informant about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 200 block of Southwest Port St.

Krauskopf received 67 percent of the vote. STUART - Voters, with their first chance to cast ballots regarding commissioner Jeff Krauskopf in more than a decade, decided to keep him on the job Tuesday.

Lisa Stukel was working at the Pelican Cafe downtown Monday afternoon when she learned of a visitor in need.

KFC is giving away FREE grilled chicken today in honor of KFC's Grilled Nations' self-proclaimed unofficial holiday "UNFry Day." "Free piece of Kentucky Grilled Chicken offer is valid at participating U.S. KFC restaurants October 26 only," according to the KFC news release .

Voters in Stuart, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Sebastian and the Brevard County community of Barefoot Bay who haven't mailed in ballots or voted early can head to their voting precincts Tuesday.

The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday disbarred Stuart criminal defense lawyer Robert Udell, Florida Bar officials confirmed.

In light of the recession, what should the Martin County Commission do regarding the pay of the administrators, department directors and other top managers? Cut all their salaries by 10 percent until the economy improves because the taxpayers can't afford the current salaries.

Police said a 17-year-old Martin County High School student's MySpace page led to his arrest on a shoplifting charge.

Kobie Gary, right, and Stephen Shepherd, center, are escorted by Martin County Sheriff's Office deputies after being arrested and charged with the cultivation of cannabis at a rental house in Hobe Sound on Tuesday afternoon.

A rollover accident near 2200 N. Federal Highway has blocked two lanes heading north.

Nine businesses that have managed to limit turnover to 10 percent or less in the past year, show economic growth and offer perks beyond retirement plans such as massages and allowing workers to bring in their pets, were recognized Thursday as the best places to work in the county.

Photo provided Sign being installed at the corner of Kanner Highway and Monterey Road.

25. Hundreds of local and visiting athletes will run starting at Jensen Public Beach.

The newest buzz in the automotive market is the sleek new looks of the redesigned Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger and Chevy Camaro.

Three fishing tournaments are scheduled to take place over what appears to be a breezy, fall weekend.