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Stuart, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Will Stuart finally legalize backyard hens in your neighborhood?
  • Stuart tow truck driver killed after violent crash in western Palm Beach
  • How a Stuart man’s case exposed Florida’s cosmetic surgery black market

Also on today's calendar: #ART Classes up to 15 YO and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 77.
  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Stuart City Commission to again discuss backyard chicken ordinance (wpbf.com) — Stuart’s City Commission is again weighing whether to let certain single-family and duplex homes keep up to four backyard hens, with strict rules on coops, fencing, and no roosters. Supporters tout fresh eggs and self-sufficiency, while some residents and commissioners worry about noise, rodents, and water quality before a final vote.
   

2. Tow truck slams into palm trees, splits apart in deadly western Palm Beach County crash (cbs12.com) — A tow truck driver from Stuart was killed Friday night when his vehicle spun out on U.S. 27 in South Bay and slammed into palm trees, shearing off the flatbed. The 54-year-old man died at the scene, and investigators say the truck’s rear section flew about 170 feet before striking another trailer on private property.
   

3. As 2 Treasure Coast residents sentenced, Florida leads nation in unlicensed cosmetic procedures (wptv.com) — A Stuart man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for his role in unlicensed cosmetic procedures tied to a Port St. Lucie clinic, highlighting a growing statewide problem. Florida now leads the nation in cases involving unlicensed cosmetic work, with local victims reporting serious injuries and lawmakers debating how to crack down on illegal operators.
   

4. 20 Beach Towns Where You Can Retire By The Water (southernliving.com) — Stuart gets singled out as a “hidden gem” retirement town, praised for its Old Florida feel, sailfish reputation, and colorful, walkable downtown that already attracts many seniors. The list compares Stuart with other Southern beach communities, suggesting locals enjoy amenities that make the city appealing not just to visitors but to long-term retirees.
   

5. Dramatic aerial images show toxic algae blooms altering landscapes (usatoday.com) — Striking aerial photos show how toxic algae blooms can turn waterways into surreal green landscapes, including a St. Lucie River shot taken near Stuart. The gallery places Stuart’s long-running water-quality concerns alongside similar blooms in Cape Coral, Lake Okeechobee, and even overseas, underscoring how widespread and persistent these environmental problems have become.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday June 23
  • 2026 Business B4 Breakfast - June 23rd
    The Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce 10th Street Community Center
    7:45 am
  • Flag Football Camp
    Jensen Beach High School Practice Fields
    4:00 pm
    • Wednesday June 24
  • 2026 Local Government & Transportation Committee Meeting
    The Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce T.C. Urgent Care Conference Room Stuart/Martin Chamber of Commerce 1650 S. Kanner Hwy., Stuart
    12:00 pm
  • Approach to Inflammation →
    Port Salerno Civic Center, 4940 SE Anchor Ave, Stuart
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Happy Father’s Day to those who don’t need instructions…
    ……..until there are three extra screws left over. Then the instructions were wrong. (Nextdoor North River Shores)
  • Just wanna say that I'm thankful for several of the kind good hearted souls I've met in this town :-)
    They may be few but it's quality over quantity. Much love may you all have a blessed day (Nextdoor Madison)
  • Ryder posted a job opening for Material Handler Inventory Support Associate in Stuart. Apply here.
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Floor Technician - Orchid Cove at Stuart - EVS in Stuart. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stuart here.

Ok Stuart! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They might crack up... (Thank you Cat R. for sending it in!)
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