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Noun
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After your soak, head to Sant'Angelo, a car-free fishing village with boutiques, seaside cafés, and sweeping views, or unwind on nearby Maronti Beach.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026 -
Beyond the beach, visitors can browse boutiques in Historic Downtown Stuart, learn about local history at the Stuart Heritage Museum, explore the touch tanks at the Florida Oceanographic Society Coastal Center, and look for bald eagles at Seabranch Preserve State Park.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The two initially make a deal where Hannah exchanges free tutoring lessons for Garrett pretending to be her boyfriend, making her crush jealous.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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To further promote the Chinese film market and domestic films and enhance exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and foreign film professionals, the pavilion hosted various activities.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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