We’re especially grateful for our winter sunshine and warmth as our northern neighbors face freezing temperatures and record snowfall. This month introduces a multimillion-dollar performing arts venue along with distinctive dining experiences infused with history. Enjoy ONE Sotheby’s International Realty’s guide to March happenings, from farm dinners and concerts to family-friendly festivals.
Culture Calendar
Rockin’ Blues Fest inaugurates Stuart’s new $2.7 million Memorial Park Amphitheatre on March 14. That same evening, the Brevard Symphony Orchestra, joined by guest pianist Natasha Paremski, performs Exclusively Tchaikovsky at the King Center. Ballet Vero Beach pays tribute to composer David Homan with a trio of works, including a reimagined Firebird, at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center on March 20–21. The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center presents Brahms, Shostakovich, and Schubert at VB Trinity Episcopal Church on March 25.
treasurecoastbluessociety.org | brevardsymphony.com | balletverobeach.org | chambermusicsociety.org
Part of the Treasure Coast encompassing Indian River, Martin, and St. Lucie counties, Stuart is known for world-class fishing. Its pastel-painted historic buildings and scenic waterways make it a favorite destination. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings below.
Stuart
Melbourne blends the historic charm of a small beach town with the energy of nearby Orlando. With its prime oceanside location along the Space Coast and proximity to the Indian River Lagoon, it’s a haven for fishing, boating, and water sports enthusiasts. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings below.
Melbourne Beach
Dining Around
Housed in a refurbished bank in Cocoa Village, Vintage Vault channels the Roaring Twenties with speakeasy-style cocktails and elevated small plates. In Fort Pierce, Boston House debuts inside a historic building, offering a variety of settings from the Peacock Parlor to a riverfront patio. Guests can also join its Social Club for private lounge access and curated activities such as yoga. Kai-Kai Farm continues its popular dinner series on March 8, featuring the chef behind The Gafford and Palm City Social.
@vaultcocoavillage | bostonhouserestaurant.com | kaikaifarm.com
Named for the Kennedy Space Center, home to NASA’s SpaceX rocket launches, the Space Coast spans much of Brevard County. It draws surfers, cruise passengers via Port Canaveral, and nature lovers seeking pristine white beaches where sea turtles nest. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings below.
Melbourne Beach | Merritt Island
Community Events
Riverside Park celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Under the Oaks Fine Arts & Craft Show from March 13–15, followed by the 47th annual Concours in the Oaks on March 21. Experience tethered balloon rides by day and glowing displays by night during the Space Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival at Space Coast Daily Park on March 20–21. Hobe Sound Farm hosts its Boots, Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Fest on March 21, complete with live music and line dancing.
verobeachartclub.org | indianriver.aaca.com | balloonshows.com | bootsbrewsbourbonbbq.com
Vero Beach has evolved beyond its beaches and golf courses, offering a vibrant lifestyle filled with wellness experiences, family-friendly events, chic wine bars, and a strong sense of community. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings below.
Vero Beach
Hobe Sound is a quiet, green paradise nestled between Tequesta/Jupiter and Stuart. This unincorporated area is home to some of the nation’s most unspoiled beaches and preserves, including the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, a vital sea turtle nesting site. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings below.
Jupiter Island Hobe Sound
Socials