Local merchants urge protections for storefronts, press for grocery options during public comment
Business owners asked the council to keep storefront entryways clear during the Strawberry Festival, requested an Uptown wayfinding sign, reserved a Nov. 12 shopping event, and said Stuart urgently needs a grocery store; town staff said vendors may be moved to the street and will continue outreach to potential grocers.
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Matilda Hunsicker, representing Mattie B's store, told the Stuart Town Council during public comment that vendor tents at the upcoming Strawberry Festival should not block storefront entryways and suggested the town provide street protections for sidewalk access. Town Manager Bryce Simmons said the new Community Coordinator, Brian Hylton, is evaluating moving vendors to back‑to‑back stalls in the middle of the street to keep sidewalks and storefronts open and address fire and emergency access concerns.
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