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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.

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.

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.

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.

After a life-changing experience with functional medicine, Dr. Becky Campbell opened her own practice on the Treasure Coast to help people eat, live and move better.

The late Barbara Briggs Trimble dedicated her life to philanthropy and helping those in need.

Head swim coach Sion Brinn has returned to Indian River State College – the school that first gave him the support to become a national record-winning swimmer.

If you’ve ever been inspired by the fresh, warm interior design looks by Dianne Davant and her team, you’re in good company.

Environmental science teacher Lea-Ann Willems shares her sustainable lifestyle message with students, encouraging them to cultivate a passion for the environment.

Nerve damage and a freak accident may have cut short Jessica Cusimano’s time on the mound, but that didn’t stop the star softball player from delivering a perfect pitch

A Touch of Cheer Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2015-03-02 10:07 Carol Dee Ankrom has been called “artsy” her entire life. So, when it came time for the artist to name her burgeoning business, the task was simple. She decided on Artsy June – her nickname meshed with her daughter’s middle name. Whimsical by nature, each one of Ankrom’s paintings aims to capture the innocent delight that only a mix of children and creativity can convey.Read more about A Touch of Cheer

Photographer Steven Martine has built his dream career, shooting for National Geographic and famous musicians. And, in his free time, he also competes in bike races that take him thousands of miles across the United States.

The Timekeepers Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2015-01-29 09:42 Chimes, bells and melodies interrupt the constant tick-tock of clocks greeting visitors at Clocks By Hollis in Port St. Lucie, but the sounds certainly don’t bother the father-son team who run the shop. With dedication and passion in honoring the high-quality tradition of mechanical clocks, Phil and Kris Hollis fix, clean and sell every kind of timekeeper imaginable. All types – from Russian ship clocks and cuckoo clocks, to grandfather clocks and pocket watches – are on display.Read more about The Timekeepers

Auction King Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2014-12-29 06:15 Some days, auctioneer John McInnis is appraising and selling a small coin collection, personal antiques or fine jewelry. Other days, he’s organizing a major sale of John F. Kennedy’s personal items, including a bomber jacket that sold for $655,550. And other days, he’s auctioning off fragments of a historic battle flag that is now on display at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.Read more about Auction King

Centennial Mayor, The Toledo, Ohio, native first moved to Florida in 1994, and relocated to Stuart in 1995.