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Located in Florida's Treasure Coast, Martin County is the site of several shipwrecks from the 1700s when Spanish galleons carrying gold and silver doubloons and other treasures wrecked offshore in a hurricane. Other ships met the same fate over the years and in 1875, a U. S. Lifesaving Station was established on Hutchinson Island. It still stands today as Gilbert's Bar House of Refuge and is listed on the National Register for Preservation of Historic Places.

Tourism has been a mainstay in Stuart for many years, particularly with the extensive charter boat business in the area. Known as the "sailfish capital of the world," the community attracts numerous sportsfishermen looking to catch the coveted sailfish and other sport fish offshore and in local waters.

Located in and the county seat of Martin County, Florida. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 15,728. Stuart is located at 27°11'32" North, 80°14'35" West (27.192163, -80.243001).