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Statistical profiles of the Cities within the County's boundaries.
Fort Pierce
is one of the oldest communities
on the east coast of Florida.
Incorporated in 1901, the city
grew from 200 residents to over
28,000 (2000 Census) and encompasses
over 20 square miles. Fort Pierce
serves as transportation hub for
much of Florida's southeastern
coast - all the while maintaining
and investing in its historic
charm. Fort Pierce features a
major intersection of the Florida
Turnpike and I-95, rail lines,
a seaport, an airport and a Foreign
Trade Zone. As such, it has become
a key distribution point for the
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St. Lucie incorporated
in 1961, has quickly risen to
prominence as a place of rapid
growth matched with an exceptional
quality of life. Port St. Lucie
was Florida's fastest growing
city in 2005, with an 11 percent
population increase between 2004
and 2005. It boasts a wide array
of business developments, as well
as recreational amenities including
the renowned PGA Village and New
York Mets Spring Training. In
2004, Port St. Lucie also ranked
as the 2nd safest city in Florida
and the 24th safest city in the
United States in a national study
- making it an even safer business
decision. |
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Economic Development Council of
St. Lucie County
1850 S.W. Fountainview Blvd., Ste. 205
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 879-4144
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