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Fort Pierce, Florida, located in St. Lucie County, is 10 miles north of Port St. Lucie and 116 miles north of Miami. Situated on Florida’s Treasure Coast, it is one of the oldest communities on the state’s East Coast. The city spans approximately 35.07 square miles and has a population of 49,139 as of 2023. It is part of the Fort Pierce Metropolitan Statistical Area and boasts an ethnically diverse population.

The economy of Fort Pierce and the surrounding St. Lucie County is driven by agribusiness, construction, retail and wholesale trade, light manufacturing, tourism, and sport and commercial fishing. Services such as tourism and electronic retailing also play significant roles. The real estate market and construction industry have positively impacted the local economy, with construction being a longstanding key industry. The Port of Fort Pierce, located on the Intracoastal Waterway, is a major shipping center for citrus products. Major employers include the School Board of St. Lucie County, Indian River State College, Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute, Wal-Mart Distribution Center, St. Lucie County, Convey Health Solutions, St. Lucie County Fire District, MAXIMUS, the City of Fort Pierce, and Fort Pierce Utilities Authority.

Attractions in Fort Pierce include the Heathcote Botanical Gardens, featuring diverse garden settings, and the St. Lucie County Historical Museum, which showcases Spanish treasures. Old Fort Pierce Park, located along the Indian River, includes an ancient Ais Indian burial mound. The city also hosts a Jai-Alai center and notable historic structures like the Cobb Building and Old City Hall. Nearby attractions include Historic Main Street, the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum, and Backus Gallery. The Fort Pierce Inlet State Recreation Area, known for its sand dunes, offers activities such as swimming, fishing, picnicking, bicycle riding, and hiking.

The City of Port St. Lucie, the most populous city in St. Lucie County, was incorporated in 1961. It is located near the Atlantic Ocean on Florida’s southeast coast, in the southern part of St. Lucie County, between Indian River County to the north and Martin County to the south. Covering 120 square miles, Port St. Lucie is the seventh-largest city in Florida, with a population of 202,769 as of July 1, 2021. Once considered the fastest growing community in both the state and the country, the city continues to expand.

Port St. Lucie offers diverse economic opportunities, clear guidelines for sustainable growth, and state-of-the-art infrastructure to support development and investment. The city features traditional suburban neighborhoods, new mixed-use neighborhoods with various housing types within walking distance of retail and dining establishments, and the beginnings of a downtown area that integrates urban commercial development with outdoor nature trails, waterways, and social opportunities. This provides ample room for growth for businesses, families, and individuals seeking the amenities of a big city while enjoying the comforts of a familiar hometown. Port St. Lucie prides itself on being a place where people live, learn, work, play, and celebrate life’s opportunities and dreams.

The city attracts a vibrant mix of residents due to its low crime rate, diverse housing options, abundant open spaces, and the optimistic vision of its community members. Port St. Lucie envisions stable neighborhoods with quality housing choices, a diverse local economy, easy mobility, and leisure opportunities for an active lifestyle. Strategically located 100 miles north of Miami, 50 miles north of West Palm Beach, and 120 miles south of Orlando, the city is served by three major north-south Florida highways: Interstate 95, the Florida Turnpike, and U.S. Highway 1. Additionally, it is near a seaport, an international airport, and has railway access.