Stuart Life

Miami-hospitality maven Julie LaFrance-Lentine moved to Stuart and opened the thriving Taco Shack, where she serves homemade, gourmet tacos.

Stuart's Michael Carpino felt a calling to serve. He signed up for the Army at age 43, making him more than two decades older than the average Army recruit.

Healthy doesn't have to mean boring. These breakfast recipes from Tunie's Natural Grocery & Vitamin Market will get every morning off to a good start.

On Jan. 8 at the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach, Oscar de la Renta creative director Peter Copping will debut the Spring 2016 Collection with a show hosted by Hospice Foundation of Palm Beach and Saks Fifth Avenue. The famous designer selected Copping to continue his legacy before his passing last year. We caught up with Copping to discuss his first spring line with the brand, his relationship with de la Renta and plans for the future.

Your New Year's resolution to get in shape won't feel like a punishment when you sign up for these creative races coming to South Florida this spring.

Stuart Police Chief David Dyess uses his local roots to foster a sense of community and safety in Stuart.

As the owner of two popular waterfront restaurants, Pietro Valentini has found a recipe for success in great food and happy customers.

All black is a thing of the past. Ring in the new year with florals and light colors that complete your weekend look.

Forget the ugly sweater—spice up your holiday look with a few easy pieces you can wear year-round.

Emily Pantelides, who has more than 10 years experience in TV news and runs her own public relations company, takes over our style page with a season preview. Here are her holiday picks. 

Caroline Smith, of Palm City, has taken her talents to Liberty University in Virginia, where she shines on and off the lacrosse field.

Broadway star, entertainer, actress, recording artist, model—Vanessa Williams does it all. We caught up with the Hollywood beauty to discuss her work ethic, happiness and upcoming performance at the StarStruck Theatre Gala in Stuart on March 3.

Wildlife lover John Nelson, who serves as president of the Audubon of Martin County, shares his love of nature.

With all the food trends out there today, it's hard to know what's truly good for you. When it comes to veggies, there are many ways to prepare our favorites. But whether we eat our greens raw or cooked isn't just a choice for our taste buds, it's also a choice for our health.

Emmy award-winning comedian Howie Mandel will perform his hilarious stand-up at Fort Pierce’s Sunrise Theatre in December. We caught up with the host of “Deal or No Deal” and judge on “America’s Got Talent” to find out what makes him laugh, where he gets his material and how he recaptures the room when one of his improvisational riffs misses the mark.

These topicals work while you're sleeping so every morning you wake up refreshed. 

Circuit training has reached new heights of popularity with methods like CrossFit and Orange Theory. And it comes at no surprise. Not only do athletes see results, but daily workouts can take as little as 30 minutes. Nationally certified fitness instructor and U.S. Coast Guard veteran Carolyn Fogelsanger explains why it works.

A longtime advocate for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia disorders, Mary Barnes, the CEO of Alzheimer’s Community Care, is changing the way we regard mental health.

Kathy Cronkite battles the stigma surrounding depression and mental health. She comes to Palm City this month to speak about the disease, and her personal story that she shares in her new book.

Stuart Magazine’s Kayla Walsh travels to Washington, D.C., on a Southeast Florida Honor Flight with 80 WWII veterans. Here she recounts the day—from the cannon salutes to the emotional return home.