Martin County

A county found in the Treasure Coast area of Florida, Martin County is home to the city of Stuart and the Town of Jupiter Island. It's located just north of West Palm Beach and just south of Fort Pierce.

Martin County is found about 110 miles from Miami and about 152 miles from Orlando. A portion of the county is found on the coast of Lake Okeechobee, while another portion is found on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.

Top Industries in Martin County

Healthcare is a huge industry in Martin County. With Stuart being the largest city in the county, many of the top employers are found within Stuart including:

• Cleveland Clinic Marth Health
• Seacoast Banking
• Dynamic Precision Group
• Wallace Automotive Group

Along with these top employers in Stuart, there are several other major employers found in Martin County including:

• Flagstone Foods
• Martin County Board of Education
• Domtar Paper Company
• Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.
• Penco
• Martin General Hospital
• County of Martin

There are several other employers found in the manufacturing and education industries throughout the county.

Things to Do in Martin County

This area of Florida was named the Treasure Coast due to the gold coins found here, which are still found, occasionally. Along with treasure hunting on the beach, there are plenty of great things to do throughout the area.

The Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge offers plenty of things to do. It's home to pristine beaches and offers some of the best Turtle Walks in the entire state.

You can also enjoy guided tours at Barley Barber Swamp and the 57-acre nature center on Hutchinson Island. The nature center includes plenty of mangrove swamps and provides a massive lagoon with educational programs about sea turtles and stingrays.

Martin County is a great place for sailing and snorkeling. Bathtub Reef Beach is one of the best spots with a shallow lagoon offering reefs and plenty of underwater viewing.

Residents also enjoy the historic downtown of Stuart. This area offers plenty of shopping, dining, and cultural attractions. The Stuart Riverwalk Pier is another very popular option for tourists and residents to enjoy.

When you're ready to get away from the beach and water, you can enjoy The Tunes. This off-roading area found in Martin County offers five sections for motorcycle or ATV usage. It's complete with sand jumps, trails, and so much more.

Plenty of other attractions are found throughout Martin County including:

• Elliott Museum
• Jonathan Dickinson State Park
• Audubon of Martin County
• Savannas Preserve State Park
• St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park
• Hobe Sound
• Hutchinson Island
• Jenson Beach
• And More!

The county also provides several great events including the Martin County Fair held every year in February.

Whether you're looking for a unique place to call home along the Treasure Coast of Florida or you're looking for a new place to visit, Martin County has plenty to offer. With natural beauty all throughout, you can enjoy living near the coast with plenty of natural things to see, do, and enjoy.