Beautiful Hobe Sound, Florida, with its subtropical climate, lies in what is called the Treasure Coast region of Florida. The Treasure Coast region is located on the state’s Atlantic coast, comprising Indian River, St Lucie, and Martin, and in some definitions, Palm Beach Counties.

The name, Treasure Coast, refers to the Spanish Treasure Fleet lost in a 1715 hurricane. The 1715 Treasure Fleet was a Spanish treasure fleet returning from the New World to Spain. Some artifacts and even coins still wash up on Florida beaches from time to time. Wouldn’t that be a treat to find some Treasure Fleet coins while strolling along the beach!

The name Hobe Sound comes from the name of the Jove or Jobe Indians, one of the Native American groups that lived in the area before European settlement. The Spanish pronounced the name “Ho-bay,” which has evolved into the current name “Hobe”.

Hobe Sound is a quite, easy-going, laid back, beachside community with a population of about 12,000. The average high temperature in January is 74 degrees with July and August being its hottest months with average temperatures around 90 degrees. Thanks to some Hobe Sound web-sites for supplying some of the historical and demographic information that I included on this page.

Leaving Wildwood on Sunday morning, December 2^nd, and arriving in Hobe Sound mid-afternoon we were treated to a delightful, light drizzle. We have been told that this fall has been unusually rainy and we can see the results of this extra moisture – the landscape here is very green and lush.  I noticed on our ride down the trees and other foliage were brilliant with fall colors of gold’s and reds.

This is our fourth winter trip to Hobe Sound. It began as a way to spend time with family and has turned into an annual event. We certainly enjoy this part of Florida; the weather, the ocean and especially the laid-back, easy-going atmosphere of this quite town.

We are thrilled to have this time to spend with family!