- June 17, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
STUART, Fla. — Out with the old and in with the new.
A longtime landmark in Stuart has been torn down and now in its place is a new county-run cafe, but Martin County is working to overcome a major hurdle so it can open.
As the doors pull open, the view from the bar is like a picture of paradise. Even on a gloomy day, the calm ocean washes ashore and leads you up a path to the hidden gem at Stuart Beach.
“Just step-by-step I saw the whole thing come together,” said Lonnie Campbell, as he was getting ready to step onto the beach.
Campbell has watched the Seaside Cafe take shape over the past year. It’s a new eatery, steps from the sand that will serve food and alcoholic drinks.
“It’s low-key and everything is nice about it, it’s beautiful,” said Campbell, as he looked around at the purple walls, blue roof, and wooden bar.
Martin County demolished the old and deteriorating Chef Shack that stood in nearly the same spot for years and invested more than $2…
