Help Restore Dot’s Historic Home — A Stuart Treasure Lost to Flames

On September 10, 2025, flames licked through the back rooms of a beloved 1910 wooden home in Stuart — a house built of genuine Dade County pine, the kind of wood that doesn’t just shelter families… it holds history.

This wasn’t just any house. For decades, it was Dot’s home — the heart of her world, lovingly cared for with a spirit as enduring as the beams that held it up. It’s been featured three times on the Stuart Historic Home Tour, admired for its craftsmanship, charm, and the way it seemed to hum with stories from another era.

Now, fire and smoke have left their mark, and what remains hangs in the balance.

Your support will help us:

Repair and Restore the Home: Donations will fund structural stabilization, fire cleanup, and preservation work to keep this century-old treasure standing strong.

Honor Dot’s Memory: Dot poured her heart into this house. She and her husband Mike lived here for decades, and even after her passing three years ago, her warmth lingers in every detail. This restoration is about more than walls — it’s about legacy.

Preserve a Piece of Stuart: Homes like this — crafted from Dade County pine, with the soul of Old Florida — are rare. Once lost, they’re gone forever. This house is a living artifact of Stuart’s story.

Because the home wasn’t insured, this restoration relies entirely on the kindness and generosity of the community. Every donation, no matter the size, helps breathe life back into a place that has given so much to others.

Join us in saving this piece of history. For Dot. For Stuart. For the future.

Niki and Rigs