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Port St. Lucie Travel and Vacation Rental Overview
Port St. Lucie is a city in St. Lucie County, Florida, United States. The population of Port St. Lucie was 88,769 at the 2000 census. Port St. Lucie forms part of a metropolitan area called the Port St. Lucie, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area that in 2007 had 400,121 residents.
Perched along the beautiful white sand shores north of Palm Beach is the jewel of the Treasure Coast, St. Lucie County featuring the warm and welcoming city of Port St. Lucie. |
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Port St. Lucie Attractions and ActivitiesHistoryPort Saint Lucie was a largely uninhabited tract of land south of White City, Florida in the 1950s, composed of a fishing camp, a few farms and businesses near US1. In 1958, with a budget of $50 million, the General Development Corporation (GDC) purchased the River Park development and 40,000 acres along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River.[4] In 1959, the GDC opened its first bridge over the St. Lucie River, allowing for direct automobile access to Port St. Lucie. By February 25, 1961 there were 250 homes in the new city. GDC requested the state legislature to incorporate 70 miles along with the River Park settlement into the City of Port St. Lucie. River Park did not incorporate into the city at the request of its residents. Port St. Lucie became a city on April 27, 1961 with the passage of House Bill No. 953, proposed by State Representative Rupert Smith and approved by Florida Governor C. Farris Bryant. In the early 1990s, Core Communities (CC), acquired, and began planning on what would become St. Lucie West. Originally, St. Lucie West was planned to have contained about 14,000 homes over a 20-year period on 7 square miles. But after realizing the communities strategic position, they began developing it into more than just a residential area. CC began building business sectors and places where people could have fun. That resulted in 7,000 jobs being brought to the small town, helping it into its boom during most of the early 2000s. In 2006, CC, yet again, started development of its newest community, Tradition. The community, which sat west of the Interstate 95 intersection of Gatlin Blvd., was a large cattle ranch, before CC began to develop it. There they built around 13 million square feet of commercial area, and room for over 18,000 residences. According to CC's website, Tradition is the largest fully-entitled residential development area from the tip of Interstate 95 to the Canadian Border. It has been advertised as the town you grew up in, modeled after a 1950s-era town. According to its website, Tradition Square, the town center of the community, holds year long festivities. It was also chosen as the site of HGTV's Green Home 2009, and one of America's best 100 communities. In 2007, the housing market began to collapse and unemployment started to rise. As of February 2009, unemployment was at 10 1/2 percent and in 2008, nearly 11,000 homes went into foreclosure. This has prompted the county government to consider declaring itself a disaster area. Doing so would give county administrators access to $17 million in county emergency reserve funds. That money, combined with a transportation fund and other accounts, would give St. Lucie $20 million or $30 million to spend on building projects: research parks, highways and other infrastructure improvements. In 2008, Tradition and CC welcomed the Florida Center of Innovation, a research laboratory and campus, which has a building in Traditon for two biotech and life science companies, the Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies and the Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute. This campus alone is predicted to bring over 30,000 jobs to the city of Port St. Lucie, alone. Activities & AttractionsFlorida Dolphin Watch - Boat Rentals, Private Sightseeing, Boat Tours. Come ride through one of the country’s most untouched ecosystems, the Indian River Lagoon. Experience the beauty of Wild Dolphins. Ride with no more than six passengers on this intimate, comfortable boat. Or if you have boating experience, rent a boat from our rental fleet Superplay USA - Port St. Lucie's newest, fun packed Family Entertainment Center created to excite all ages. We offer 48 lanes of bowling including bumper bowling for the little ones, bowling leagues, miniature golf, laser tag, batting cages, giant arcade with on site redemption center, billiards, and amazing food. NY Mets Spring Training/St. Lucie Mets - Tradition Field is home to both the New York Mets Spring Training and the St. Lucie Mets Florida State League teams. The stadium has a seating capacity of 7,000 and is a great place not only for baseball, but for concerts, festivals, and much more. Tradition Field is located in St. Lucie West, a prime location for a great Florida experience, only minutes away from Hutchinson Island Beaches and the PGA Village. International Players Tour - Complete information on fastest growing grass roots golf movement in the world. See how avid golfers like yourself win cash prizes up to $20,000 playing with their handicap or scratch. Site contains all event results, player scoring histories, historical payouts and event statistics surrounding the nearly $3 million already awarded. Suncruz Casinos – SunCruz Casino’s Ship is 380 feet long with 4 decks of Vegas Style Gaming action. Sailing twice daily at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm, boarding begins 1 hour prior to sailing. A Government Issued Valid ID is required (Divers License, military ID or Pass Port). Hot Delicious Meal includes 2 Entrees, Salad Bar, Dessert Bar, Coffee Tea and Soda. Evening Cruise Meal includes a Carving Station. We have over 640 slots, 45 Tables including Craps Roulette, Black Jack, Poker Tables, Sport Book betting, Live Music and Dance Floor, Dinning room, and open deck Tiki Bar with Live Music, and Non Smoking on the 4th deck. Check out our web site www.suncruzcasino.com for our Shuttle Bus Service and our many locations for a location nearest YOU! Shuttle bus requires reservations. Sunrise Theatre - The Sunrise Theatre is located in the heart of historic downtown Fort Pierce , within sight of the picturesque waters of the Indian River Lagoon. The state of the arts facility offers unobstructed views of the stage from all 1,200 seats for the presentation of local and national touring musical acts, dance troupes, orchestras, etc. With more than 40,000 square foot of space, the theatre can host performances, conferences, lectures and small meetings both in its auditorium and in small meeting rooms. The Sunrise will also house a unique restaurant in the near future. The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum - The only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the elite warriors of Naval Special Warfare. 3300 North A1A ,North Hutchinson Island ,Fort Pierce St. Lucie County Historical Museum - Explore and experience St. Lucie County's rich historical heritage. 414 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce A.E. Backus "Bean" Gallery - The A.E. "Bean" Backus Gallery & Museum, a 5000 sq. ft. public visual arts facility, was established in 1960 by A.E. Backus, the preeminent Florida landscape painter, and a group of local art enthusiasts. 500 North Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce Public BeachesPort St. Lucie, Florida boasts 21 miles of breathtaking beaches. This beautiful county invites you to spoil yourself in its' soft white sand and crystal-clear blue water. Come relax, and see what it feels like to be in paradise as you enjoy the spectacular views and endless outdoor recreational activities. You won't have to worry about the seasons, because on these beaches...it's always summer! Ft Pierce Jai AlaiThe world's fastests ballsport right in Fort Pierce just minutes from Port Saint Lucie 1750 South Kings Highway, Fort Pierce, FL Heathecote Botanical GardensNear Port St. Lucie, Heathcote Botanical Gardens consists of an assortment of specialty gardens including a Japanese Garden, Reflection Garden, Herb Garden, Rainforest Display, Native Plants Garden and a Palm & Cycad Walk. These areas convey an atmosphere of individual garden rooms. Through this type of garden design, you will sense the intimacy of this unique botanical garden. 210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34982 Hutchinson Island BeachesSt. Lucie County’s (Ft. Pierce) best known asset is its spectacularly beautiful barrier islands, boasting 21 miles of bleached white beaches edging a cobalt-blue ocean and lined with sabal palms.Public beaches lie along seven miles of this coastal stretch, projecting an unspoiled, tropical tranquillity rarely found anywhere else in the state. Sunrise TheatreThe Sunrise Theatre is located in the heart of historic downtown Fort Pierce , within sight of the picturesque waters of the Indian River Lagoon. The state of the arts facility offers unobstructed views of the stage from all 1,200 seats for the presentation of local and national touring musical acts, dance troupes, orchestras, etc. 117 South Second Street, Fort Pierce, FL Events & Festivals |
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