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In Your CommunItY

Lure Of Florida Fishing National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum – and a vast

Exhibit And New Café Open collection of various types of automobiles dating back to
the early 1900s.
At Elliott Museum The Philly Down South Café at the Elliott offers
visitors a chance to take a break for a tasty snack, meal,
There’s something fishy going on at the Elliott Museum a sweet treat, or a glass of wine or beer. Proprietor Jim
on Hutchinson Island in Stuart – the Lure of Florida Leary also welcomes guests who are looking to enjoy
Fishing Exhibit, which was just unveiled along with a an afternoon or evening out for lunch or dinner. There
recently opened restaurant – Philly Down South Café. is no museum admission for those coming solely to the
The exhibit will remain through May 31 at the museum, restaurant, which is located on the museum’s second floor.
825 N.E. Ocean Blvd. Daily museum hours are 10 a.m. On Wednesday through Saturday, the Philly Down
to 5 p.m. South Café serves lunch from noon to 3 p.m. and dinner
“This fishing exhibit fits in perfectly within Martin from 5 to 9 p.m. Happy Hour is held from 3 to 6 p.m.
County because our area is noted as the Sailfish Capital every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday where
of the World,” said Rob Steele, president of the Historical an assortment of beer and wine are offered, two for the Philly Down South Café owner Jim Leary stops to pose during
Society of Martin County, which operates the Elliott price of one. On Sunday, patrons can enjoy outside dining the restaurant’s grand opening with musician Forrest King,
Museum and House of Refuge Museum. who performed live throughout the day.
The Lure of Florida Fishing Exhibit
showcases the rich history, evolution and
art of this age-old sport and its impact on a
local and statewide scale. Guests may explore
vintage and state-of-the-art equipment,
mounts, sculpture, old photographs depicting
fishing history, and handcrafted lures for fresh
and saltwater fishing. Visitors also can cast a
line on a fishing simulator to see what they
can reel in!
Steele expects wide interest in the
exhibit, as Martin County has attracted
the most avid of anglers – including
presidents, commercial fishermen, and
world-class sport fishermen to fish the Artist Robert Johnstone poses with Kathy and Bob Harris,
nearby waterways and ocean. In addition who bought one of his paintings (pictured in the background)
to this exhibit, guests can take in an art during the exhibit’s opening night.
exhibit, an old-fashioned general store,
baseball artifacts – including the largest Vicki Tobiasz, Jillian Brehne, MJ Parker, Linda Geary, Debbie Banta and from the café’s food truck from noon until 4 p.m. The café
number of baseball cards outside of the volunteer Emma Cartwright pose for this photo op. is closed Monday and Tuesday.
The menu includes daily specials along with some of
Leary’s specialties, including Philly cheesesteaks, prime
rib, seared salmon, pasta dishes, chicken Alfredo, chicken
parmigiana and Caesar salad. The café also provides unique
Chef Specials as well as delicious homemade desserts. For
pickup, reservations or private events, call (772) 225-1961,
or visit the website www.phillydownsouth.net.
Since 1955, the Historical Society of Martin County has
served as a guardian of local history and a cultural center
by operating the Elliott Museum, (825 N.E. Ocean Blvd.,
Stuart) and the House of Refuge Museum at Gilbert’s Bar,
(301 S.E. MacArthur Blvd., Stuart) which opened in 1876
and served as a haven for shipwrecked survivors. The Elliott
Museum seeks to preserve and celebrate the region’s colorful
history by presenting an eclectic mix of traveling and rotating
This kayak and many fishing items are ready for museum Museum guests can see what they can reel in on this fishing permanent exhibits, lectures and experiential events. The
guests to explore. simulator! House of Refuge’s mission is to educate the public about the
historical significance of Martin County’s iconic landmark
and to ensure its historical integrity and preservation. For
more information, go online to www.elliottmuseum.org or
call (772) 225-1961.

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