Author: <span>Deborah Maldonado</span>

Ho, Ho, Ho, and Joy to the World from a giant jack-in-the-box on a float in the Stuart Christmas Parade hosted by the Visiting Nurse Association. VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION

Merry and Bright

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:November 17, 2022
Post category:Holiday

The Polar Express, The Messiah, The Nutcracker, lots of parades, many thousands of twinkling lights, festivals, and The Star of Wonder at the planetarium: yes, the holidays on the Treasure Coast are here with all the cheer you could want. Expect the season to be merry and bright now that COVID-19 is mostly in the rear view mirror.

Beach-themed cookies make a perfect gift for the holidays. DANIELLE ROSE PHOTOS

Happy holidays, y’all

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:November 14, 2022
Post category:Food Indian River Kitchen

Florida seasons are often out of sync with the rest of the country, but that’s even more apparent during the holidays. We’ve got all the celebratory spirit minus the cold weather it coincides with everywhere else. We adapt by putting a Florida spin on everything.

Chris King’s Lily, Lily, Lily, is on view in the Elliott Museum’s Perspective of Paradise until Nov. 13. MARTIN ARTISANS’ GUILD

Artful lineup

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:November 13, 2022
Post category:Arts of the Treasure Coast Public art

This season for the VBMA is certainly appealing, with artwork from private collections to stunning photography and even Streamlined Sculptures.

The Sunrise Theatre marks the beginning of its 100th year with the graceful Swan Lake ballet on Dec. 28 performed by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine. STATE BALLET THEATRE OF UKRAINE

Momentous milestones

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:November 11, 2022
Post category:Arts of the Treasure Coast

If there is ever a time for a theater to shine, it’s during a major anniversary year. Eight anniversaries marking decades or half decades this year foretell a brilliant season for the Treasure Coast performing arts.

The new Sailfish Cove offers luxury residences along the St. Lucie River and is within walking distance to Downtown Stuart. Sailfish Cove

Something for everyone

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:November 11, 2022
Post category:Communities

Downtown Stuart is a popular destination — especially on the weekends. It is buzzing with all kinds of activity as visitors shop, dine, attend open air concerts and just have fun.

Publisher’s Note-Holiday 2022

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:November 10, 2022
Post category:Publishers Note

As a child growing up on the Treasure Coast in the 1960s and early ’70s, I always had difficulty relating to popular images of Christmas such as carolers singing in snow-covered villages, sweater-clad ice skaters gliding over a frozen pond or horses merrily pulling sleighs. We simply didn’t have snow for the holidays, and many Christmases were warm enough to go to the beach.

Cow Creek Chronicles-Part 3

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:October 3, 2022
Post category:Treasure Coast History

Extravagance and years of overspending threaten the ranch and diminish the Cow Creek brand

Back Country by Robert Adams – Fall 2022

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:September 28, 2022
Post category:Back Country

A Red-shouldered hawk perches on a wild muscadine grapevine, both Florida natives.

Home cook Polly Summerlin Moore shares Southern food in her St. Lucie Village kitchen, always served along with stories about her years growing up beside the Indian River.

Cookbook full of love

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:September 27, 2022
Post category:Food

Home cook Polly Summerlin Moore shares Southern food in her St. Lucie Village kitchen, always served along with stories about her years growing up beside the Indian River.

Top-to-bottom adventure

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:September 27, 2022
Post category:Homes of the Treasure Coast

South Indian River Drive offers some of St. Lucie County’s most picturesque waterfront scenery, as well as historical residences, nearly all of them along the west side of the drive.