Economy

Future Plans

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:June 5, 2023
Post category:Communities Economy Government Port St. Lucie

It looked more like a festival than serious city business. It was the day of the annual Citizen Summit when residents get to tell the city what their priorities are for the future. The festivities were to entice more people to show up.

Business is booming in the wintertime at downtown eateries and bars. Cobb’s Landing, at the Fort Pierce City Marina, recently added additional seating under the cover of a thatched roof to its waterfront restaurant. The dining area, created by Seminole Tiki Huts, was built in Seminole chickee hut style, with cypress wood framing and a thatching of sabal palm fronds. RUSTY DURHAM

Downtown Upswing

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:January 31, 2023
Post category:Economy Fort Pierce

Downtown Fort Pierce, like many other historical neighborhoods, is always in a state of flux. Businesses come in, some succeed while others fall by the wayside.

Coasts are kissing cousins

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:February 8, 2022
Post category:Business Communities Economy Fort Pierce

In a year in which the region has been battered by not one but three variants of the coronavirus, it is comforting to hear about the resilience of local merchants in the face of challenges to their livelihoods.

Working in a unique partnership between the City of Port St. Lucie and the Small Business Development Center at Indian River State College are, from left: Elijah Wooten, business navigator for the city, City Manager Russ Blackburn and Tom KIndred, regional director of the Florida SBDC at IRSC. IRSC PHOTO

Unique partnership helps small Port St. Lucie businesses cope

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:March 2, 2021
Post category:Economy Port St. Lucie

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on America has been immense — almost 400,000 deaths as of January and the economic fallout from shuttered businesses has ranged from layoffs to bankruptcies.

Harbour Pointe Park is expected to become a destination park with a restaurant, event lawn, pavilion, boat launch and more in the next four to six years. ST. LUCIE COUNTY

Port revision

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:February 20, 2021
Post category:Economy Fort Pierce

Master plan outlines new details for marine hub and waterfront recreation park

MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, formerly the civic center, is home to everything from classes and meetings inside to concerts and festivals outside. CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE

Centering a city

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:January 26, 2021
Post category:Economy Port St. Lucie

After a series of failed attempts, the final chapter is underway for downtown development