text:
Ocala, Florida

Ocala is a city in and the county seat of Marion County, Florida, United States. Located in North Central Florida, the city's population was 63,591 as of the 2020 census, up from 56,315 at the 2010 census and making it the 43rd-most populated city in Florida. Ocala is the principal city of the Ocala metropolitan area, which had a population of 375,908 in 2020.

Home to over 400 thoroughbred farms and training centers, Ocala is considered the "Horse Capital of the World". Notable attractions include the Ocala National Forest, Silver Springs State Park, Rainbow Springs State Park, the College of Central Florida, and the World Equestrian Center.

History

Ocala is named after Ocale (also Cale, Etocale, and other variants) a Timucua village and chiefdom recorded in the 16th century, the name of which is believed to mean "Big Hammock" in the Timucua language. Another possible meaning of the name is "song or singer of admiration or glorification". The Spaniard Hernando de Soto's expedition recorded Ocale in 1539 during his exploration through what is today the southeastern United States. The site of Ocale has not been found, but historians believe it was located in southwestern Marion County, near the Withlacoochee River. References to Ocale, Olagale, and Etoquale occur in 16th and early 17th century sources, but do not specify a location. A Spanish mission named San Luis de Eloquale was established by 1630. Milanich believes the mission was near the Withlacoochee River. Eloquale is not named in a 1655 list of missions, and Ocale (and its variants) disappears from history.

In the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, Creek people and other Native Americans, and free and fugitive African Americans sought refuge in Florida. The Seminole people formed. After foreign colonial rule shifted between Spain and Great Britain and back again, in 1821 the United States acquired the territory of Florida. After warfare to the north, in 1827 the U.S. Army built Fort King near the present site of Ocala as a buffer between the Seminole, who had long occupied the area, and white settlers moving into the region. The fort was an important base during the Second Seminole War and later served in 1844 as the first courthouse for Marion County.

The modern city of Ocala, which was established in 1849, developed around the fort site. Greater Ocala is known as the "Kingdom of the Sun". Plantations and other agricultural development dependent on slave labor were prevalent in the region. Ocala was an important center of citrus production until the Great Freeze of 1894–1895. During the Reconstruction era Ocala was represented by several African Americans in the Florida House of Representatives and on the local level.

Rail service reached Ocala in June 1881, encouraging economic development with greater access to markets for produce. Two years later, much of the Ocala downtown area was destroyed by fire on Thanksgiving Day, 1883. The city encouraged rebuilding with brick, granite and steel rather than lumber. By 1888, Ocala was known statewide as "The Brick City".

In December 1890, the Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union, a forerunner of the Populist Party, held its national convention in Ocala. At the convention, the Alliance adopted a platform that would become known as the "Ocala Demands". This platform included abolition of national banks, promoting low-interest government loans, free and unlimited coinage of silver, reclamation of excess railroad lands by the government, a graduated income tax, and direct election of United States senators. Most of the "Ocala Demands" were to become part of the Populist Party platform.

In the last decades of the twentieth century, the greater Ocala area had one of the highest growth rates in the country for a city its size.

Ocala Historic District
Many historic homes are preserved in Ocala's large residential Historic District, designated in 1984. East Fort King Street features many excellent examples of Victorian architecture. Ocala structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places include the Coca-Cola Building, the E. C. Smith House, East Hall, the Marion Hotel, Mount Zion A.M.E. Church, the Ritz Historic Inn, and Union Train Station.

The original Fort King site was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2004.

Geography

Ocala is located at.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 47.79 sqmi, all land. The surrounding farms are famous for their thoroughbred horses, in terrain similar to Kentucky bluegrass. Ocala is also known for nearby Silver Springs, site of one of the largest artesian spring formations in the world and Silver Springs Nature Theme Park, one of the earliest tourist attractions in Florida.

The 110 mi long Ocklawaha River passes 10 mi east of Ocala, flowing north from Central Florida until it joins the St. Johns River near Palatka.

Marion County is also home to the Ocala National Forest which was established in 1908 and is now the second largest national forest in the state. The Florida Trail, also known as the Florida National Scenic Trail, cuts through Ocala National Forest. Silver Springs State Park was formed as Silver River State Park in 1987, out of land the state purchased around the Silver Springs attraction to spare it from development. The state took over Silver Springs itself in 1993 and incorporated it into the park in 2013.

Climate
Ocala has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa), with hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Demographics
Ocala first appeared in the 1850 U.S. Census, with a total recorded population of 243. Ocala did not report separately in 1860.

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 63,591 people, 23,893 households, and 13,239 families residing in the city.

As of the 2010 census, there were 56,315 people, 21,722 households, and 12,945 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 45,943 people, 18,646 households, and 11,280 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,189.2 PD/sqmi. There were 20,501 housing units at an average density of 530.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 72.9% White, 22.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.2% Asian, <0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.8% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population.

In 2000, there were 18,646 households. 40.9% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.91.

In 2000, in the city the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.

Economy
The median income for a household in the city was $30,888, and the median income for a family was $38,190. Males had a median income of $29,739 versus $24,367 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,021. About 13.2% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.6% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Ocala is the headquarters of Emergency One, a worldwide designer and manufacturer of fire rescue vehicles.

Top employers
According to the City's 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the largest employers in the city are:

Culture

Horses have a prominent role in Ocala's cultural makeup. The first thoroughbred horse farm in Florida was developed in Marion County in 1943 by Carl G. Rose. Other farms were developed, making Ocala the center of a horse-breeding area. Local horses have won individual races of the Triple Crown series; in 1978, Affirmed, who was bred and trained in Marion County, won all three races, boosting interest in the industry there.

Ocala is one of only five cities (four in the US and one in France) permitted under Chamber of Commerce guidelines to use the title, "Horse Capital of the World", based on annual revenue produced by the horse industry. 44,000 jobs are sustained by breeding, training, and related support of the equine industry, which generates over $2.2 billion in annual revenue. Postime Farms and Ocala serve as host to one of the largest horse shows in the country: H.I.T.S or "Horses in the Sun", a Dressage/Jumper event lasting about two months. It generates some 6 to 7 million dollars for the local Marion County economy each year. The show features classes for over 100 different breeds, including Tennessee Walker, Paso Fino, Morgan horse, Saddlebred, Draft horse and the American Quarter Horse. Other equine events in the area include mounted shooting by the Florida Outlaws, as well as endurance rides, barrel races, extreme cowboy events, jumper shows, trick shows, parades, draft pulls, rodeo events and more. In 2022, Ocala was the site of the inaugural point-to-point Florida Steeplechase at the Florida Horse Park.

Government and politics
Ocala is governed by a five-member board of councillors and a mayor, all of which are elected on a nonpartisan basis. It has a council-manager form of government, relying on a manager hired by the city. The mayor sets policy but has few powers other than vetoing legislation passed by the council and tending to some duties involving the police department. The current mayor is Ben Marciano. The city manager handles most administrative and financial matters.

A number of county offices are housed at the McPherson Governmental Complex.

As of 2020, Republicans outnumber Democrats in Marion County, 112,000 to 80,000. In the 2008 presidential election, John McCain carried both the city and the county, the latter by a landslide, although Florida as a whole voted for Democrat Barack Obama by a narrow margin.

Education

The public schools in Ocala are run by the Marion County School Board. There are 30 elementary, ten middle and ten public high schools in Marion County, which include the following schools in Ocala:

Elementary schools

 * Anthony Elementary School
 * College Park Elementary School
 * Dr. N. H. Jones Elementary School
 * East Marion Elementary School
 * Eighth Street Elementary School
 * Evergreen Elementary School (closed in May 2021)
 * Greenway Elementary School
 * Ward-Highlands Elementary School
 * Wyomina Park Elementary School
 * Emerald Shores Elementary School
 * Fessenden Elementary School
 * Fort McCoy School (K–8)
 * Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School
 * Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (Magnet)
 * Maplewood Elementary School
 * Marion Oaks Elementary School
 * Oakcrest Elementary School
 * Ocala Springs Elementary School
 * Reddick-Collier Elementary School
 * Saddlewood Elementary School
 * Shady Hill Elementary School
 * South Ocala Elementary School
 * Sparr Elementary School
 * Sunrise Elementary School

Middle schools

 * Fort King
 * Howard
 * Lake Weir Middle School
 * Liberty Middle School
 * Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks (5–8)
 * Osceola Middle School
 * North Marion Middle School

High schools

 * Forest High School
 * Marion Technical Institute
 * Vanguard High School
 * West Port High School
 * Francis Marion Military Academy (now closed)
 * North Marion High School
 * Lake Weir High School

Private schools

 * Ambleside School Of Ocala grades K–8
 * Blessed Trinity School grades K–9
 * Children's Palace East & Academy grades K–2
 * The Cornerstone School grades PK–8
 * Crossroads Academy grades 3–12
 * Grace Academy Grades K–2
 * Grace Christian School grades PK–8
 * Meadowbrook Academy grades K–12
 * Montessori Preparatory School grades K–5
 * New Generation School grades K–12
 * Ocala Christian Academy grades PK–12
 * Ocean's High School grades PK–12
 * Promiseland Academy grades K–7
 * First Assembly Christian School grades K–12
 * The Reading Clinic grades 2–6
 * Redeemer Christian School grades K3–12
 * The Rock Academy grades PK–9
 * The School of the Kingdom grades 1–12
 * Shiloh SDA Church School
 * Belleview Christian Academy grades PK–12
 * St John Lutheran School grades PK–12
 * Trinity Catholic grades 9–12

Colleges and universities
Ocala is home to the College of Central Florida, a member of the Florida College System, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. CF offers bachelor's degrees in Business and Organizational Management, Early Childhood Education, and Nursing, as well as associate degrees and certificates. The college offers specialty programs in equine studies, agribusiness, and logistics and supply chain management. It also has one of 21 campuses of Rasmussen College, a Higher Learning Commission regionally accredited post secondary institution. Webster University offers on-site, regionally accredited graduate degree programs in business and counseling at their Ocala Metropolitan Campus.

Libraries
Three of the eight libraries in the Marion County Public Library System are located in Ocala. Those three libraries are:
 * Freedom Public Library
 * Marion Oaks Public Library
 * Ocala Public Library – Headquarters for the Marion County Public Library System.

Major roads
Several major highways pass through Ocala, including Interstate 75, U.S. Highway 27, U.S. Route 301, and U.S. Highway 441. Ocala was on the western leg of the historic Dixie Highway.

 * (Interstate 75) runs north and south across the western edge of the city, with interchanges at SR 200 (exit 350), SR 40 (exit 352), and US 27 (exit 354).
 * runs north and south throughout Ocala. It is multiplexed with US 301 and 441 until it reaches SR 492(Northwest 10th Street), then makes a sharp turn onto NW 10th Street then curves northwest through Williston, Perry, Tallahassee, and beyond.
 * is the main local north and south road through Ocala. It is multiplexed with US 27 until it reaches Northwest 10th Street, and with US 441 throughout the city.
 * is the main local north and south road through Ocala. It is multiplexed with US 27 until it reaches Northwest 10th Street, and with US 301 throughout the city.
 * runs east and west through the northern part of the city from the northern terminus of the US 27 multiplex with US 301–441 to SR 40 just southwest of the Silver Springs city limit.
 * runs east and west through Ocala. It spans from Rainbow Lakes Estates through Ocala National Forest to Ormond Beach in Volusia County, although a bi-county extension exists, spanning from Yankeetown in Levy County to Dunnellon, south of the western terminus of SR 40.
 * runs east and west from SR 200 through the southeastern part of the city. Beyond the city limits, it continues southeast towards State Road 35, and continues as County Road 464.
 * runs northeast and southwest from Hernando in Citrus County through US 27-301-441 where it becomes a "hidden state road" along US 301 until it reaches Callahan, and is multiplexed with SR A1A into Fernandina Beach.

Airport, bus, and others
Ocala International Airport provides general aviation services to the community. Ocala Suntran provides bus service throughout select parts of the city. One of the major hubs for Suntran is the former Ocala Union Station, which served Amtrak trains until November 2004. Amtrak serves Ocala by bus connection to Jacksonville and Lakeland.

Ocala is also served by Greyhound Bus Lines. Marion Transit is the complementary ADA paratransit service for SunTran the fixed route in the City of Ocala. Marion Transit was established in 1976 and operates paratransit buses providing public transportation throughout Marion County for the Transportation Disadvantaged population.

Healthcare
Hospitals in Ocala include: AdventHealth Ocala, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital.

Notable people

 * Antonio Allen, NFL player
 * Arthur I. Appleton, businessman, racehorse owner
 * Elizabeth Ashley, actress
 * Tony Beckham, NFL cornerback
 * Thelma Berlack Boozer, journalist, publicist
 * Brittany Bowe, Olympic speed skater
 * Emery N. Brown, Anesthesiologist and Neuroscientist
 * Farris Bryant, former Governor
 * Daunte Culpepper, NFL quarterback
 * James Dean, first African-American judge in Florida
 * Caydee Denney, figure skater
 * Haven Denney, figure skater
 * Drayton Florence, NFL cornerback
 * Dory Funk Jr., professional wrestler
 * Don Garlits, professional drag racer
 * Santana Garrett, professional wrestler
 * Joey Gilmore, blues musician
 * Troy Glaus, former Major League Baseball player
 * Mitch Harris, Major League Baseball pitcher
 * Josh Hart (racer), professional drag racer
 * Erin Jackson, Olympic gold medalist speed skater
 * Lee James, Olympic weightlifter 1976 silver medalist
 * Val James, professional ice hockey player
 * Eddie Johnson, NBA basketball player
 * Frank Johnson, NBA basketball player
 * John R. MacDougall, broadcast hijacker best known for the Captain Midnight broadcast signal intrusion
 * Buddy MacKay, former governor of Florida
 * Travis Mays, NBA basketball player
 * Jeremy McKinnon, musician
 * Chris Meffert, politician
 * James Melton, opera singer
 * Eugene Milton, NFL football player
 * Maxey Dell Moody, businessman
 * Slomon Moody, physician and farmer
 * Steve Morse, composer/guitarist
 * Reid Nichols, Major League Baseball player
 * Martha O'Driscoll, actress
 * Patrick O'Neal, actor
 * Ted Potter Jr., professional golfer
 * Kelly Preston, actress
 * Jason Schappert, flight instructor
 * Elisa Rae Shupe, US Army sergeant, first in the US to obtain legal recognition of a non-binary gender
 * Lamar Thomas, NFL player and commentator
 * Mava Lee Thomas, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player
 * John Travolta, actor
 * Jim Williams, former lieutenant governor of Florida
 * P. J. Williams, NFL cornerback for the New Orleans Saints
 * Walter Ray Williams Jr., professional PBA bowler
 * Tyrone Young, NFL wide receiver

Notable musical groups

 * A Day to Remember, pop-punk/metalcore band
 * The Royal Guardsmen, band originating in the 1960s
 * Seventh Star, Christian metalcore band
 * Wage War, metalcore band

 * Underoath, metalcore band

Sister cities
Ocala has two sister cities:
 * 🇮🇪 Newbridge, County Kildare, in Ireland (2008)
 * 🇮🇹 Pisa and San Rossore in Italy (2004)

title: Ocala, Florida


text:
Reddick, Florida

Reddick is a town in Marion County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 US census, the town population was 449, down from 506 in 2010 US census.

History
The town was platted and founded on June 8, 1882, and the local post office has also been in operation at Reddick since 1882. John Reddick, the first postmaster, gave the community his last name. The Town of Reddick was officially incorporated as a municipality in 1925.

In 1998, a group of nuns formed the Annunciation of the Theotokos Monastery with the approval of Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

The film Jeepers Creepers was shot in Reddick during the summer of 2000. The old Reddick High School was used as the police station in the film.

Geography
The exact coordinates for the Town of Reddick is located in northern Marion County at 29.37083°N, -82.19833°W (29.370828, –82.198368).

It is 15 mi north of Ocala, the county seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 sqmi, all land.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Reddick has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 449 people, 215 households, and 121 families residing in the town.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 506 people, 174 households, and 92 families residing in the town.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 571 people, 203 households, and 146 families in the town. The population density was 458.7 PD/sqmi. There were 236 housing units at an average density of 189.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 52.19% White, 42.21% African American, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 3.15% from other races, and 2.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.65%.

Of the 203 households in 2000, 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 24.6% of households were one person and 14.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.31.

The age distribution in 2000 was 32.0% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males.

In 2000, the median household income was $33,875 and the median family income was $36,944. Males had a median income of $22,143 versus $15,833 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,338. About 10.6% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

license: Creative Commons - Attribution Share-Alike - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

title: Reddick, Florida


text:
Silver Springs Shores, Florida

Silver Springs Shores is a census-designated place (CDP) in Marion County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,846 at the 2020 census, up from 6,539 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Ocala, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The community, often referred to by locals as simply "the shores", serves primarily as a bedroom community for Ocala. It is the largest community in southeast Marion County.

Geography
Silver Springs Shores is located at 29.10139°N, -82.0125°W (29.101279, -82.012439). It is 10 mi southeast of the center of Ocala, the county seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 15.1 sqmi, of which 14.9 sqmi are land and 0.2 sqmi, or 1.42%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,690 people, 2,846 households, and 1,886 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,401.2 PD/sqmi. There were 3,372 housing units at an average density of 706.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 63.36% White, 28.45% African American, 0.31% Native American, 1.08% Asian, 3.35% from other races, and 3.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.08% of the population.

There were 2,846 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 29.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $26,493, and the median income for a family was $30,723. Males had a median income of $24,798 versus $18,279 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,884. About 8.9% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.5% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Schools
Most elementary-level students are served by Greenway Elementary and Emerald Shores Elementary schools; most middle school students attend Lake Weir Middle School, with the exception of the far western part of the community attending Fort King Middle School in Ocala. Most high school students attend Lake Weir High School which is located on Oak Road, with the remainder of the students in the far western part of the community attending Forest High School

title: Silver Springs Shores, Florida


text:
Hobe Sound, Florida

Hobe Sound is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Martin County, Florida, United States, located along Florida's Treasure Coast. The population was 13,163 at the 2020 census, up from 11,521 in 2010.

Geography
Hobe Sound is located in southeastern Martin County at 27.07674°N, -80.14208°W. It is an exurban area near the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 25 mi north of West Palm Beach and 12 mi southeast of Stuart. It stretches along the coast between Port Salerno to the north and Jonathan Dickinson State Park to the south. To the east, across South Jupiter Narrows, is Jupiter Island. Hobe Sound Public Beach, within the town of Jupiter Island, is one of Martin County's four guarded beaches.

History
Hobe Sound is the anglicized form of the name of a village of the Jaega, a Native American group that lived in the area before European settlement. The Spanish recorded the village name as "Jobe" or "Jove". Jonathan Dickinson, whose party was shipwrecked near the town in 1696, spelled the name of the village "Hoe-bey".

Parts of Hobe Sound were included in the 12000 acre Gomez grant given by Spain to Don Eusebio in 1815. In 1821, Gomez sold 8000 acre, including Jupiter Island, to Joseph Delespine for $1 per acre.

Shortly after the turn of the 20th century, Henry Flagler built his railroad along the east coast of Florida, passing through Hobe Sound. This gradually created many opportunities including jobs, the birth of tourism, and other related industries.

During the land boom of the 1920s elaborate plans were announced for Hobe Sound by the Olympia Improvement Corporation. Their goal was to create a town, in Greek style, where motion pictures could be produced. Street names bore such names as Zeus, Saturn, Mercury, Mars, Olympus, Venus, Pluto and Athena. For a brief time Hobe Sound was renamed "Picture City" and plans were presented for a movie picture production center. The boom collapsed after the 1928 Okeechobee hurricane, and the original name was restored. Street names remained, however, as did the cement streetlights along Dixie Highway.

In 1924, the building which soon would become the new schoolhouse in Hobe Sound was constructed. The Martin County Board of Public Instruction secured the use of the new school building from the Picture City Corporation in 1925, and in October of that year, the Olympia School opened. The school was designated the "Picture City School" of Martin County. It remained in use as a school until 1962.

Other mementos of the past are gone, including the ice plant, which was south of Bridge Road; the old train station, which now, refurbished and relocated west of Hobe Sound, serves as an office building for Becker Groves; and the Texaco station east of the Winn-Dixie plaza, which no longer supplies gasoline but continues to serve the community with car rentals and a livery service, operated by its founding family.

Hobe Sound is positioned at the southern end of environmentally-sensitive Martin (named after Governor Martin) County. It has been stated that at Hobe Sound's front door lies the Gold Coast and that at her back door lies the Treasure Coast. Thus, Hobe Sound can lend to both while retaining its proud heritage and unique personality. Hobe Sound's proximity to the coast affords immediate access to the Atlantic Ocean and the deep-channeled Intracoastal Waterway, a 1200 mi water route that provides a sheltered passage for boats along the eastern seaboard.

Another significant historical association possessed by Hobe Sound is the brief stay there of former Defense Secretary James Forrestal in 1949 between his resignation from that post and his death.

Around 1:30 a.m. on March 14, 1997, President Bill Clinton fell on the steps and twisted his knee at golfer Greg Norman's 80-acre oceanside estate in Hobe Sound. Clinton was staying there to play in a golf tournament sponsored by Norman.

Hobe Sound is a predominantly wealthy community whose residents have included such celebrities and other prominent persons as "Tiger" Woods, Alan Jackson, Celine Dion, Burt Reynolds, and Marion Margery Scranton, among others. Over the decades, it was home or a winter home for wealthy businessman and industrialists, politicians, and sports and entertainment celebrities.

Police protection for Hobe Sound is provided by the Martin County Sheriff's Department. The Martin County Fire Rescue Department provides modern fire, rescue, as well as EMS Services. State-of-the-art inter-facility EMS services are also provided by the Martin Health System.

Counties
Hobe Sound has been part of the following counties:
 * St. Johns County, 1821-1824
 * Mosquito County, now Orange County, 1824-1844
 * Brevard County, 1844-1866. Note: The present-day Brevard County was known as St. Lucie County from 1844-1855, but it was not the same county as today's St. Lucie County.
 * Dade County, 1866-1909
 * Palm Beach County, 1909-1925
 * Martin County, 1925–present

2020 census
As of the 2020 U.S. census, there were 13,163 people, 6,079 households, and 3,397 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,376 people, 5,176 households, and 3,266 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,082.8 persons per square mile (804.5/km2). There were 6,042 housing units at an average density of 1,106.2 houses per square mile (427.3/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.98% White, 5.79% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.64% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.22% of the population.

There were 5,176 households, out of which 18.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.66.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 16.8% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 33.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $36,541, and the median income for a family was $45,412. Males had a median income of $36,943 versus $27,773 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,603. About 3.7% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Travel in Hobe Sound is predominantly performed by private automobile. There are no interstate highways in Hobe Sound; the nearest, Interstate 95, is 7 mi west. Hobe Sound is dominated by US 1, a four- and six-lane arterial road that runs north to south. Other important throughways include Florida State Road A1A (locally known as a part of the old 'Dixie Highway'), Bridge Road, Gomez Avenue, and Osprey Street. US 1 arguably represents the central business district though some commercial activity occurs on Dixie Highway (A1A) near Bridge Road.

Mass transit
Martin County Public Transit (MARTY) provides fixed-route bus service through Hobe Sound. Hobe Sound located on MARTY bus route 4 and route 20x. Bus route 20x offers service to Palm Beach County, and connects with Palm Tran bus service. The Community Coach, a service of the Council on Aging of Martin County, is an additional public transportation service for Martin County. It operates a curb-to-curb, advance reservation, shared ride service and also operates fixed-route services in other parts of the county. The closest Tri-Rail commuter railroad station is located in Mangonia Park to the south.

Railroads
The Florida East Coast Railway runs through Hobe Sound parallel to A1A. At-grade crossings can be found at (from north to south) A1A, Osprey Street, Crossrip Street, Pettway Street, Bridge Road, and Gleason Street.

Until 1963 long distance trains, East Coast Champion, City of Miami, Havana Special and South Wind, served Hope Sound's station. Until 1957 the Dixieland, (nee Dixie Flagler) made stops there as well. Until 1968 local Jacksonville to Miami trains made stops at Hobe Sound.

There are plans to extend the high-speed Brightline rail system and add a station in Stuart to the north. Currently, the West Palm Beach Brightline station is the closest stop to Hobe Sound. The historic West Palm Beach station is also served by Tri-Rail, and is the closest Amtrak stop to Hobe Sound.

Airports
The closest airport to Hobe Sound is Witham Field, and is located in Stuart. This airport is primarily used for general aviation. The closest airport offering commercial service is Palm Beach International Airport.

Education
The Hobe Sound Bible College is the only institution that provides post-secondary education within Hobe Sound. Private schools include the Hobe Sound Christian Academy. Publicly run schools include Hobe Sound Elementary and Seawind Elementary Schools. Residents of Hobe Sound attend Murray Middle School and South Fork High School.

The Pine School (formerly St. Michael's Independent) is now located on its new campus in Hobe Sound. This prestigious private school has a college preparatory program and educational opportunities for Kindergarten through 12th grade students. The campus offers education covering the basic arts (graphics, music, and media).

Notable people

 * Ted Cabot, lawyer, politician, and judge
 * Greg Norman, No. 1 ranked golfer in the 1980s and 90s
 * Mary Oliver, poet
 * Nathaniel Reed, Assistant Director Dept. of the Interior
 * Vanessa Rousso, professional poker player and Big Brother 17 contestant
 * Marion Margery Scranton, women's suffrage activist, leading member of the Republican Party in the United States, and a member of the prominent Scranton family
 * Worthington Scranton, businessman, lawyer, and philanthropist, and member of the prominent Scranton family

title: Hobe Sound, Florida


text:
Indiantown, Florida

Indiantown is a village in Martin County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,560 at the 2020 census. It is a rural community in the interior of Florida's Treasure Coast region, first established in the early 1900s, then incorporated on December 31, 2017. The village is governed by a mayor and council elected at-large, while day-to-day operations are directed by the village manager.

History
Indiantown was originally established by the Seminole people as a trading post. Tribes fleeing southwards from the U.S. Army after the First Seminole War found the area an attractive place to settle due to a relatively higher elevation and ample hunting and fishing spots. It was then settled by white American migrants in the 1890s.

In 1924, Indiantown was transformed when S. Davies Warfield built an extension of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad from Coleman, Florida, to West Palm Beach, passing directly through—and stopping in—Indiantown.

Warfield planned to make Indiantown the southern hub of the Seaboard rail line. Toward that end, he planned a model city, laying out streets and building a school, housing, and a railroad station. Warfield also built the Seminole Inn, which is now on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Florida land boom of the 1920s fizzled out after 1926. Warfield died a year later, putting an end to plans to make Indiantown the Seaboard's southern headquarters. The 1928 Okeechobee hurricane wreaked significant destruction and halted further development.

A serious effort to revitalize the local economy began in 1952 when the Indiantown Development Corporation was sold and restructured as the Indiantown Company. The company was involved in the construction of new water and sewage systems, housing developments, docks making use of the St. Lucie River, and a 6000 ft airstrip for bringing in small cargo and civilian air traffic.

In the 1950s and 1960s, Indiantown was home to the Circle T Ranch and its Circle T Rodeo Bowl. The 1963 rodeo event drew approximately 15,000 visitors, making it the largest tourist attraction in Florida at the time. The ranch was later bought out and turned into a filming studio.

Seaboard trains continued to stop at the Indiantown depot through the 1960s, but passenger service to the station was eliminated when Amtrak took over in 1971. The depot was demolished several years later. The Seminole Inn is virtually all that remains of the 1920s boom.

Warfield's contributions to Indiantown are memorialized in, among others, Warfield Boulevard (the main route through Indiantown) and Warfield Elementary School.

Currently, the economy of Indiantown relies heavily on seasonal agriculture. The town also continues to make use of its position near the intersections of many major roads to act as a transportation and infrastructure hub. There are also attempts to take advantage of nearby natural wetlands and to revitalize the rodeo in order to draw in tourists.

Geography
Indiantown is located in western Martin County at 27.03333°N, -80.46667°W (27.0263, –80.4728). It is 12 mi east of Port Mayaca on Lake Okeechobee, 22 mi southwest of Stuart, the Martin county seat, and 36 mi northwest of West Palm Beach.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Indiantown has a total area of 14.4 sqmi, of which 0.3 sqmi, or 1.80%, are water. The town's southern border is the St. Lucie Canal, connecting Lake Okeechobee with the St. Lucie River near Stuart.

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,560 people, 1,916 households, and 1,357 families residing in the village.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 6,083 people, 1,383 households, and 1,029 families residing in the village.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,588 people, 1,648 households, and 1,264 families residing in the village. The population density was 936.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,807 housing units at an average density of 302.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the Village was 45.92% White, 20.99% African American, 2.29% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.97% Pacific Islander, 26.54% from other races, and 3.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 48.93% of the population.

In 2000, there were 1,648 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.39 and the average family size was 3.59.

In 2000, in the village, the population was spread out, with 31.2% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 15.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 123.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 123.2 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the village was $28,977, and the median income for a family was $30,675. Males had a median income of $17,810 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,085. About 18.8% of families and 23.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.3% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The Village of Indiantown was incorporated on December 31, 2017, by special state legislation. Indiantown is a Village located in Martin County, governed by a village council of five. The Village of Indiantown has a council-manager form of government. The Village of Indiantown selected their first permanent village manager on December 17, 2018.

Public transportation
Indiantown is served by a shuttle around the city, operated by Martin County.

Parks and Recreation
Indiantown is the home of Payson Park, one of the top thoroughbred horse racing facilities in the United States. Among the trainers with their champion horses who have participated in this event are William Mott, Christophe Clement, Roger Attfield, Shug McGaughey, John Kimmel, and Tom Albertrani. The Monkees frontman, Davy Jones, also kept a stable of thoroughbred horses in Indiantown, and it was here that he died in 2012 on Leap Year Day.

Other parks located within the village are Big Mound Park, Booker Park, Post Family Park, and Timer Powers Park.

Notable people

 * Charles Emanuel, professional NFL football player
 * Cleveland Gary, professional NFL football player
 * Davy Jones, musician and actor from The Monkees
 * Corey McIntyre, professional NFL football player
 * Patrick Sheltra, 2010 ARCA Racing Series racing champion

title: Indiantown, Florida


text:
Jensen Beach, Florida

Jensen Beach is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Martin County, Florida, United States. The population was 12,652 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Port St. Lucie, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The history of Jensen Beach in the 19th century revolved around pineapple farming. John Laurence Jensen, an immigrant from Denmark, arrived in 1881, and set up his pineapple plantation, which became the town of Jensen.

By 1894, the Florida East Coast Railway reached Jensen Beach, and freight shipments were loaded directly onto the freight cars.

By 1895, Jensen was called the "Pineapple Capital of the World", shipping over one million boxes of pineapples each year during the June and July season. To help handle the increased pineapple production, a pineapple factory was built, but a hard freeze in 1895 devastated most of the small pineapple plantations. Two fires, in 1908 and 1910, destroyed most of Jensen Beach and its remaining pineapple farms. The industry finally collapsed in 1920 due to a wide variety of financial and agriculture problems. Growers decided to turn their efforts in another direction: raising citrus fruits. The pineapple has become a symbol of Jensen Beach. The fruit legacy is celebrated annually during the Jensen Beach Pineapple Festival.

Jensen Beach was incorporated as "Jensen" in 1926 during the Florida Land Boom, but was dissolved seven years later by the State of Florida in 1933 following the onset of the Great Depression. The town's name was officially changed to "Jensen Beach" by Martin County in 1943.

In the second half of the 1900s, Saint Joseph College of Florida and later the Florida Institute of Technology both located on the Mansion at Tuckahoe premises in Jensen Beach.

In 2004 Jensen Beach was hit by two hurricanes. On September 5, 2004, Hurricane Frances made landfall at Hutchinson Island with winds of 105 mph. On September 25, 2004, Hurricane Jeanne made landfall on Hutchinson Island with winds of 120 mph.

Geography and climate
Jensen Beach occupies the northeast corner of Martin County. It is bordered to the east by the Indian River Lagoon and the town of Ocean Breeze, to the southeast by the town of Sewall's Point, to the south by unincorporated Rio, to the southwest by the city of Stuart, the Martin county seat, to the northwest by U.S. Route 1, and to the north by the city of Port St. Lucie in St. Lucie County. Unincorporated North River Shores is to the west of Jensen Beach, on the opposite side of US 1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.2 sqmi, of which 7.0 sqmi are land and 1.2 sqmi, or 14.82%, are water.

Waveland was the original name for the area from Crossroads Hill (south of N.E. Center Street) south to the tip of Sewall's Point and west to Warner Creek.

"Jensen" originally meant the area immediately adjacent to modern-day downtown Jensen Beach.

Jensen Beach was rated the "Top Spot for Beach Volleyball" in 2008 by Prime Time Magazine, and is a part of Florida's Treasure Coast region, which derives its name from the ships that wrecked during the 17th century because of coral reefs in the shallow waters. Artifacts and treasures from these ships of Spanish origin can still be discovered today.

The Skyline Drive area includes some of the highest points in the community, reaching an elevation of 70 ft at one point.

The climate in the area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to somewhat cool winters, with occasional frosts. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Jensen Beach has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps, transitioning to a tropical monsoon or tropical rainforest climate.

Government
Jensen Beach is an unincorporated town in Martin County. Jensen Beach is currently represented by Doug Smith as part of Martin County District 1.

The Jensen Beach Neighborhood Advisory Committee is composed of appointed Jensen Beach residents and business owners and formally advises the Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency regarding planning matters in the area.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 12,652 people, 5,934 households, and 3,038 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,100 people, 5,059 households, and 3,025 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1531.8 /sqmi. There were 5,805 housing units at an average density of 801.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.80% White, 2.25% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.77% of the population.

There were 5,059 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.2% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.78.

20.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% were 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $36,674, and the median income for a family was $49,787. Males had a median income of $34,368 versus $25,118 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,921. 8.3% of the population and 5.0% of families were below the poverty line. 8.4% of those under the age of 18 and 7.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Recreation
The main public beach in Jensen Beach is on Hutchinson Island and is called Jensen Sea Turtle Beach. It is a wide sandy beach on the Atlantic Ocean. Martin County life guards are in attendance. The beach is used for sun bathing, surfing, fishing and swimming.

Ecology
Jensen Beach is known in the marine biology community for being a location for sea turtles to nest.

Designated sections of the Jensen Sea Turtle Beach are barricaded off in order to protect the nests of the sea turtles. The three species found on this beach are the loggerhead, leatherback turtle and green sea turtle. Loggerhead nests are the most common type found on this and adjacent beaches. Locations of the sea turtles' nests are marked with the approximate date in which the eggs were laid and the expected date in which the eggs will hatch. These notifications are meant to discourage tourists and residents from visiting the beach in the evening hours during these time periods. Efforts are made to protect both species of sea turtles since nests have been declining in recent years due to the severe erosion of the beach.

Economics
Downtown Jensen Beach is the site of the annual Pineapple Festival.

Education

 * Jensen Beach High School
 * Jensen Beach Elementary
 * Felix A. Williams Elementary
 * The Environmental Studies Center
 * Stuart Middle School

Media
As of September 10, 2010, Jensen Beach once again has its own newspaper, the free Pineapple Post.

Historic landmarks
Historic landmarks in Jensen Beach include:
 * All Saints Episcopal Church erected in 1898 is the oldest church building in Jensen Beach as well as in Martin County. Adjacent to the church is All Saints Cemetery which is non-sectarian and serves the whole community.
 * Capt. John Miller House (private) on Indian River Drive in Eden, built by an early settler in the late 1890s
 * Jensen Beach Christian Church built in 1910-1912
 * Capt. Henry E. Sewall House, now located in Indian RiverSide Park
 * The Mansion at Tuckahoe in IndianRiverside Park
 * Mount Elizabeth Archeological Site in IndianRiverside Park
 * Stuart Welcome Arch, on County Road 707

Sister cities
Jensen Beach has been the sister city of Gregory Town in the Bahamas since July 1989.

Notable people

 * Ralph Evinrude, CEO of Outboard Motor Company with a test facility in Stuart; married Frances Langford and retired to Jensen Beach
 * Derek Fathauer, PGA golfer
 * Forest K. Ferguson, World War II recipient of Distinguished Service Cross
 * Frances Langford, singer and entertainer
 * Bobby Lord, country singer
 * Anthony Newley, British songwriter and actor
 * Scott Proctor, baseball pitcher
 * Jennifer Sky (born Jennifer Kathleen Wacha), actress

title: Jensen Beach, Florida


text:
Jupiter Island, Florida

Jupiter Island is a town located on the barrier island also called Jupiter Island, in Martin County, Florida, United States; the town is part of Florida's Treasure Coast. It is part of the Port St. Lucie metropolitan area. The Town of Jupiter Island is located next to the unincorporated community of Hobe Sound. The population of Jupiter Island was 804 at the 2020 census.

Some of the wealthiest people in the United States live in Jupiter Island; the June 1999, issue of Worth magazine ranked it #1 in the country for having the highest median home sale, and it has the highest per capita income by ZIP Code Tabulation Area of any place in the US.

Geography
The approximate coordinates for the Town of Jupiter Island is located at 27.05722°N, -80.11361°W (27.057287, –80.113616).

It occupies the barrier island of the same name from the Palm Beach County line in the south to the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge boundary in the north. It is bordered to the west by Hobe Sound and South Jupiter Narrows, and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.6 sqmi, of which 2.7 sqmi are land and 0.9 sqmi, or 24.30%, are water.

Climate
The Town of Jupiter Island has a tropical climate, similar to the climate found in much of the Caribbean. It is part of the only region in the 48 contiguous states that falls under that category. More specifically, it generally has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification: Aw), bordering a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification: Am).

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 804 people, 332 households, and 194 families residing in the town.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 817 people, 248 households, and 157 families residing in the town.

In 2010, the population density was 227.4 PD/sqmi based on total area, and 303.4 people per square mile (117.1/km$2$) based on land area. There were 762 housing units at an average density of 283.0 per square mile of land area (109.3/km$2$).

In 2010, there were 248 households, of which 4.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 1.4% had a female householder with no husband present, one had a male householder with no wife present, and 49.0% were non-families. 42.9% of households were made up of individuals; 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.74 and the average family size was 2.25.

In 2010, the age distribution was 4.0% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 16.9% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 47.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 63.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males.

In 2010, the median income for a household in the town was $199,167, and the median income for a family was over $250,000 (the Census Bureau was not able to determine an exact amount). Full-time male workers had a median income of $191,000 versus $88,889 for females. The per capita income for the town was $254,260. 9.2% of the population and 2.5% of families were below the poverty line.

Ancestry
As of 2017, the largest self-reported ancestry groups in Jupiter Island are:
 * English – 21.7%
 * American – 12.3%
 * Irish – 11.5%
 * German – 9.7%
 * Scottish – 6.2%
 * Italian – 4.3%

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there are 620 people, 285 households, and 190 families residing in the town. The population density is 88.0/km2 (228.0/mi2). There are 494 housing units at an average density of 70.1/km2 (181.7/mi2). The racial makeup of the town is 94.35% White, 1.29% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.42% from other races, and 1.77% from two or more races. 5.32% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

In 2000, there are 285 households out of which 8.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.0% are married couples living together, 0.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% are non-families. 27.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.03 and the average family size is 2.30.

In 2000, in the town, the population is spread out with 7.9% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 12.6% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 44.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 62 years. For every 100 females there are 84.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.0 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $200,000, as is the median income for a family. Males had a median income of $156,250 versus $129,545 for females. The per capita income for the town was $200,087. 8.1% of the population and 3.1% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, none are under the age of 18 and 2.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Government and business

 * Steve Bisciotti, owner of the Baltimore Ravens and Aerotek
 * Dorothy Walker Bush, wife of Prescott Bush and mother of George H. W. Bush
 * George H. W. Bush, U.S. President, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, and father of George W. Bush
 * Prescott Bush, politician, founding member of the Union Banking Corporation, and father of George H. W. Bush
 * Robert W. Daniel, Jr., former U.S. Congressman from Virginia
 * C. Douglas Dillon, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, and U.S. National Security Council executive
 * Nelson Doubleday, publisher
 * W. Averell Harriman, U.S. Ambassador to Britain and USSR, Governor of New York, and founder of Brown Brothers Harriman
 * Richard Lerner, research chemist, entrepreneur, and former president of The Scripps Research Institute
 * Robert A. Lovett, U.S. Secretary of Defense, partner in Brown Brothers Harriman, and member of "The Wise Men"
 * Leslie Wexner, founder of Victoria's Secret, purchased Greg Norman's property in 2022
 * Jock Whitney, publisher, U.S. Ambassador to Britain, and president of the Museum of Modern Art

Sports and entertainment

 * Celine Dion, singer
 * Alan Jackson, singer
 * Greg Norman, professional golfer who sold his Jupiter Island property in April 2022 to the Leslie Wexner family
 * Gary Player, professional golfer
 * Nick Price, professional golfer
 * Lee Trevino, professional golfer
 * Tiger Woods, professional golfer
 * Venus Williams, professional tennis player
 * Nick Saban,former football coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide

title: Jupiter Island, Florida


text:
North River Shores, Florida

North River Shores is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Martin County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,459 at the 2020 census, up from 3,079 in 2010. It is part of the Port St. Lucie Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
North River Shores is located in northeastern Martin County at 27.22306°N, -80.27083°W (27.222999, -80.270851). It is bordered to the east by the city of Stuart, the Martin county seat, to the south by the tidal North Fork of the St. Lucie River, and to the west by St. Lucie County. U.S. Route 1 runs along the eastern edge of the community, leading south 2 mi to the center of Stuart and north 4 mi into the eastern part of Port St. Lucie.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.94 sqmi, of which 1.27 sqmi is land and 0.67 sqmi, or 34.78%, are water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,459 people, 1,553 households, and 898 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,101 people, 1,417 households, and 916 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,385.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,701 housing units at an average density of 1,308.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.84% White, 0.52% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.81% of the population.

There were 1,417 households, out of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.68.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 17.8% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 30.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $43,813, and the median income for a family was $55,052. Males had a median income of $47,330 versus $26,118 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $28,449. About 5.6% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: North River Shores, Florida


text:
Ocean Breeze, Florida

Ocean Breeze, formerly Ocean Breeze Park, is a town on the Indian River in Martin County, Florida, United States. Ocean Breeze and Briny Breezes in Palm Beach County are the only two towns in Florida in which all residents live in a mobile home park bearing the name of the town. The population was 301 at the 2020 census. The population figures do not include the many part-time winter residents from other places. The town is bordered on three sides by the unincorporated community of Jensen Beach.

Ocean Breeze is part of the Port St. Lucie Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Martin and St. Lucie counties.

History
Ocean Breeze Trailer Park was established in 1938 north of Stuart, Florida, by Harry Hoke.

The Ocean Breeze Park town government was formed in 1960 when 142 property owners in Ocean Breeze Trailer Park voted to incorporate. Harry Hoke was elected as the town's first mayor. Evans Crary Sr., who guided the Town of Ocean Breeze Park through the legal procedure of incorporation, was appointed town attorney. At the time of its incorporation, the 65-acre park was said to be the largest privately owned trailer park in the United States. By referendum held December 18, 2013, it changed its name to the "Town of Ocean Breeze".

Dorothy Geeben, mayor from 2001 to 2010, was re-elected in 2004 at age 96, and was identified as the United States' oldest mayor. Mayor Geeben died on January 11, 2010, at the age of 101 just short of her 102nd birthday. The current mayor is Karen M. Ostrand (2016–present).

Geography
Ocean Breeze is in northeastern Martin County, 5 mi by road northeast of Stuart, the county seat, and 15 mi south-southeast of Fort Pierce. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.2 sqmi, of which 0.04 sqmi, or 21.05%, are water.

The town of Ocean Breeze is bounded on the east by the Indian River and on the south, west and north by the unincorporated community of Jensen Beach.

Layout
The town consists of three sections:
 * "Ocean Breeze RV Resort (Sun Communities)", where residents live
 * A shopping center, "Ocean Breeze Plaza", anchored by a Publix supermarket
 * An undeveloped area of high sugar sand dunes

All roads within the town are private, connecting to CR 707. The town is served by the Jensen Beach post office.

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 301 people, 147 households, and 86 families residing in the town.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 355 people, 305 households, and 66 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 463 people, 335 households, and 107 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,706.5 PD/sqmi. There were 579 housing units at an average density of 3,384.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.49% White, 1.08% African American, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.

In 2000, there were 335 households, out of which 0.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.9% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 67.8% were non-families. 63.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 43.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.38 and the average family size was 2.05.

In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 0.2% under the age of 18, 0.4% from 18 to 24, 5.4% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 66.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 70 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $15,709, and the median income for a family was $27,813. Males had a median income of $17,083 versus $25,208 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,802, which ranks it 418 out of 887 towns in Florida. About 14.6% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Ocean Breeze, Florida


text:
Palm City, Florida

Palm City is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Martin County, Florida, United States. The population was 25,883 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Port St. Lucie Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Palm City is in northeast Martin County and is bordered by North River Shores to the northeast, Stuart, the county seat, to the east, the South Fork of the St. Lucie River to the southeast, Florida's Turnpike to the west and Port St. Lucie in St. Lucie County to the north. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Palm City CDP has a total area of 16.4 sqmi, of which 13.9 sqmi are land and 2.5 sqmi, or 15.39%, are water. Palm City is located 100 mi north of Miami.

Neighborhoods

 * Bay Pointe
 * Canoe Creek
 * Carmel
 * Charter Club
 * Cobblestone Country Club
 * Copperleaf
 * Canopy Creek
 * Crane Creek
 * Cypress Lake
 * Danforth
 * Evergreen Golf Club
 * Four Rivers
 * Fox Run
 * Granada
 * Hammock Creek Estates
 * Hammock Creek Preserve
 * Hammock Creek Sanctuary
 * Harbour Pointe
 * Harbour Ridge
 * Hidden Bay
 * Highlands Reserve
 * Hunters Creek
 * Islesworth
 * Lake Grove
 * Lake Village, formerly The Crossings
 * La Mariposa
 * Lighthouse Point
 * Martin Downs Country Club
 * Monarch Country Club
 * Murano
 * Naked Lady Ranch Airport
 * Oakbrooke Estates
 * Oak Ridge
 * Old Palm City
 * Orchid Bay
 * Palm City Farms
 * Palm Cove Golf & Yacht Club
 * Palm Isles
 * Palm Pointe
 * Parkside
 * Pelican Cove
 * Pine Ridge
 * Pipers Landing
 * River Landing
 * Riverbend
 * Rustic Hills
 * Seagate Harbor
 * Sawgrass Villas
 * St. Lucie Shores
 * Stratford Downs
 * Stuart West
 * Sunset Trace
 * The Meadows
 * Tiburon
 * Westwood County Estates
 * Whispering Sound
 * Windstone
 * Woodside

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 25,883 people, 9,892 households, and 6,799 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 20,097 people, 8,458 households, and 6,301 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,373.4 PD/sqmi. There were 9,228 housing units at an average density of 630.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.56% White, 1.08% African American, 0.13% Native American, 1.03% Asian, 0.40% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.77% of the population.

There were 8,458 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.72.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $62,362, and the median income for a family was $69,688 (these figures had risen to $67,546 and $84,000 respectively as of a 2007 estimate ). Males had a median income of $48,852 versus $33,699 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $35,213. About 2.6% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 1.6% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Palm City is an unincorporated town located in Martin County, governed by the Board of County Commissioners. Martin County is divided into 5 districts. Palm City is represented by Ed Ciampi as part of District 5. All governmental functions are carried out by the county offices.

Police protection is provided by the Martin County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office provides coverage for most of Martin county from their headquarters in Stuart.

Fire and EMS services are provided by Station 21 of the Martin County Fire Rescue (Engine 21, Rescue 21, Brush 21, Tanker 21).

Middle schools

 * Hidden Oaks Middle School

Elementary schools

 * Bessey Creek Elementary School
 * Citrus Grove Elementary School
 * Palm City Elementary School

Private schools

 * Alphabet Farms (Private Preschool)
 * Appletree Academy (Private Preschool)
 * High Hopes (Private Preschool)
 * Immanuel Early Learning Center (Private Preschool)
 * Little Peoples Academy (Private Preschool)
 * Martin Downs Montessori School (Private Preschool/Kindergarten)
 * Peace Christian Academy (Private K-12)
 * The Learning Cover (Private Preschool)
 * United Methodist (Private Preschool)

Libraries

 * Peter and Julie Cummings Library - Palm City branch of the Martin County Library System

Transportation

 * Florida's Turnpike
 * I-95

Notable people

 * Dickey Betts, founding member of The Allman Brothers Band
 * Dan Bongino, Republican nominee for U.S. Senate from Maryland in 2012 and for Maryland's 6th congressional district in 2014
 * Edgar Cortright, former director of the NASA Langley Research Center and chairman of the Apollo 13 Review Board
 * Ken Duke, PGA Tour golfer
 * Tom Phoebus, MLB pitcher, Baltimore Orioles, World Series champion, pitched a no-hitter in 1968 against the Boston Red Sox
 * Eugene Stoner, inventor of the M16 rifle
 * Reidar Waaler, American soldier of Norwegian birth, earned the Medal of Honor

title: Palm City, Florida


text:
Port Salerno, Florida

Port Salerno is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Martin County, Florida, United States. The population was 10,401 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Port St. Lucie Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Port Salerno is located in eastern Martin County at 27.14417°N, -80.19167°W (27.144090, -80.191765). It is bordered to the north by the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon, to the east by one of its branches, known as Great Pocket, to the northwest by Manatee Pocket, and to the southwest by U.S. Route 1. It is 5 mi southeast of Stuart, the county seat, and 8 mi northwest of Hobe Sound.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Port Salerno CDP has a total area of 4.1 sqmi, of which 3.6 sqmi are land and 0.5 sqmi, or 12.38%, are water.

History
In the 1920s, a small settlement was created in the southern shores of St. Lucie river inlet. It was named "Salerno" because of its visual resemblance to the Italian city of Salerno as observed by an early visitor. Early settlers were fisherman who lived along the banks of the Manatee Pocket, a small natural bay in the St. Lucie River. Some descendants of these original settlers remain in the area, with some families owning land for over 100 years.

The area increased in population and importance after World War II, with many people from the northeastern United States moving to Florida. In 1960, the name was changed to "Port Salerno", in order to differentiate it from that of the Italian city.

The 1967 film Gentle Giant was partially filmed in and around Port Salerno. The only grocery store in town was P.O. Smith's Grocery, which was housed in a small wooden building at the intersection of Snake Road (later renamed Salerno Road) and Route A1A. This grocery store was featured in the production in Palm Beach Gardens, but had been transformed into a saloon before being filmed. This was because the grocery store had swinging "saloon style" doors.

In the 1970s, the Manatee Hotel was transformed into the Manatee Resort upon purchase by Michael Reynolds, heir to the R. J. Reynolds tobacco fortune. Sally Field mentioned the town and resort in an interview with Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show.

In the 1980s, the Chastain Campus of Indian River State College was established. Port Salerno is known for their "World Fishing Tournaments", based on the yacht port.

Government
Port Salerno is an unincorporated town located in Martin County, governed by County Commissioners. Martin County is divided into five districts. Port Salerno is represented by Sarah Heard as part of District 4.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 10,401 people, 4,358 households, and 2,723 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 10,141 people, 4,466 households, and 2,862 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,803.2 PD/sqmi. There were 5,126 housing units at an average density of 1,416.9 /sqmi.

The racial makeup of the CDP was 88.50% White, 6.95% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 2.27% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.16% of the population.

There were 4,466 households, out of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.73.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 19.9% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $39,839, and the median income for a family was $45,016. Males had a median income of $32,420 versus $25,371 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,948. About 7.0% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Port Salerno, Florida


text:
Rio, Florida

Rio is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Martin County, Florida, United States. The population was 980 at the 2020 census. Rio is pronounced locally as if it were spelled "Rye-oh". It is part of the Port St. Lucie Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Government
Rio sits in Martin County District 1, which includes parts of Stuart, Jensen Beach, Hutchinson Island, and Sewall's Point.

History
Rio proper was platted as "Rio St. Lucie", but the post office established on March 24, 1893, was called "Rio San Lucie". On December 1, 1897, the post office name was shortened to "Rio". The Rio post office was discontinued on March 15, 1902, with the area being taken over by the post office at Goslingville, which was located on the narrow peninsula just north of the present-day Roosevelt Bridge. On April 6, 1904, the Rio post office was reactivated and it continued until October 15, 1927, when it was added to the post office at Jensen, now known as Jensen Beach.

Geography
Rio is located in northeastern Martin County at 27.21833°N, -80.24°W (27.218419, -80.240037). It sits on the north side of the St. Lucie River across from Stuart, the county seat. It is bordered to the north and east by Jensen Beach and to the northwest by part of the Stuart city limits.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Rio CDP has a total area of 0.9 sqmi, of which 0.4 sqmi are land and 0.5 sqmi, or 58.19%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,028 people, 495 households, and 283 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,568.5 PD/sqmi. There were 622 housing units at an average density of 1,554.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.96% White, 0.49% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.75% of the population.

There were 495 households, out of which 18.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.8% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.65.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 16.5% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 32.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,089, and the median income for a family was $56,125. Males had a median income of $45,337 versus $31,311 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $27,674. About 7.6% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Rio, Florida