On one of those 26 unguarded beaches, Treasure Shores Beach Park, the rough surf on May 9 claimed the life of an 18-year-old Sebastian River High School student, Calvin Deshawn Peart. He only had six ...

Pepper Park and Waveland Beach. Martin County staffs four beaches, while Indian River County has seven with lifeguards.

USA Today's Readers' Choice Awards ranked Stuart Beach as one of Florida's top beaches. Stuart Beach rose one spot in rankings from 2024. Other Florida beaches that ranked include Siesta Beach in ...

For much of that coastline, visitors swim at their own risk. Of the 39 county-run beaches managed by Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties, 13 have lifeguards. On one of those 26 unguarded ...

USA Today's Readers' Choice Awards ranked Stuart Beach as one of Florida's top beaches. Other Florida beaches that ranked ...