Last Look – Fort Pierce Magazine 2025
It has been said the sky takes on shades of orange during sunrise and sunset and that gives one hope the sun will set and rise again.
It has been said the sky takes on shades of orange during sunrise and sunset and that gives one hope the sun will set and rise again.
Fort Pierce, a growing city established in 1901, was named for the U.S. Army fort established along the Indian River during the Second Seminole War [1835-1842].
This great blue heron takes a rest along the west shore of the Indian River near Fort Pierce City Marina. In 2015, the marina completed a unique storm protection project comprising 13 islands of various sizes that were built around the docks at the city marina.
On the weekends, boaters flock to The Cove by the hundreds for some fun in the sun. Dynamite Point, a name from when the U.S. Navy trained its frogmen on North Hutchinson Island, is at the entrance to The Cove from the Fort Pierce Inlet. During low tide, boaters can moor their boats in the shallow water or beach them on the sand to enjoy swimming and picnicking.
Fort Pierce has long been known for the excellent fishing off its shores. Once a large base for commercial fishermen, the Sunrise City is recognized today for its recreational fishing opportunities on the ocean and in the Indian River Lagoon. As the sun sinks slowly in the west, throwing colors on the clouds, these anglers motor out the Fort Pierce Inlet to try their luck with some evening fishing.