Okeechobee Waterway, FL
Okeechobee Waterway, FL
The Okeechobee Waterway (OCWW) provides a shortcut from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf or Mexico and divides central and south Florida. It starts at the ICW in the mouth of the St. Lucie River at Mile 0 and ends 154 miles later at Mile 0 on the Gulf ICW (GIWW) at San Carlos Bay south of Cape Coral. This efficient route allows boats to pass across the state from the ocean to the Gulf without having to make the long trip down around the Keys and up across Florida Bay.
The OCWW offers a chance to see rural Florida with small towns preserved much as they were early in the last century. Along the waterway ranches and big commercial farms alternate with moss-hung wilderness, while bustling boom towns coexist alongside sleepy villages that have been around since way before Miami.
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Stuart's claim to being the "Sailfish Capital of the World" is sometimes disputed by other Florida cities, but no one would deny that both its outside and inside waters offer outstanding fishing grounds. Along with fishing Stuart is famed for its historic and pedestrian-friendly downtown. A fountain in the shape of a sailfish marks the start of a group of unique galleries, cafés, restaurants, and shops along Flagler and Osceola Streets. One street over is the two-mile-long wooden Riverwalk, where you can enjoy free concerts on the weekends, fishing off the pier and check out the waterfront's restaurants and shopping.
Annual events include the Stuart Air Show with aerial demonstrations and displays and the Stuart Boat Show featuring a variety of boats and marine equipment, as well as other vendors and entertainment.
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