Our Story
A Landmark With Deep Roots
For nearly a century, the property that will become The Pelican House Stuart has been part of the fabric of downtown Stuart — a witness to the city's evolution from a quiet fishing village to Florida's distinguished Treasure Coast community.
A Building That Tells Stuart's Story
Originally built as one of Stuart's earliest hospitality landmarks, the property has occupied a prominent place in the city's downtown for generations. Its architecture, proportions, and detail reflect a period when Florida coastal towns were beginning to welcome travelers seeking warmth, water, and quiet elegance.
Over the decades, the property has passed through the stewardship of several notable figures — most publicly, the renowned attorney Willie E. Gary held ownership of the building for a period of its history. This reference is provided solely as factual historical context. Mr. Gary has no current ownership, endorsement, involvement, or affiliation with The Pelican House Stuart or its proposed redevelopment.
The property today awaits a new chapter — one dedicated to preservation, craftsmanship, and the creation of a luxury hospitality destination worthy of its long legacy in the community.
Careful Redevelopment
The proposed redevelopment approaches the property with restraint and reverence. Original architectural elements are envisioned to be preserved and celebrated — archways, proportions, façade detailing — while modern systems, comfort, and craftsmanship are introduced quietly beneath the surface.
The goal is a hotel that feels as though it has always belonged — respectful to Stuart's past, and worthy of its future.
"Every generation is entrusted with a building's story."
The Pelican House Stuart is envisioned as this era's contribution to a property that has, quietly and steadily, watched the city grow around it.