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Visitors to St. Lucie County, along with other area counties, were slow to enjoy activities at the beginning of the season because of rainy and cooler weather here, but they are starting to pick up as the season moves on, according to tourism officials. They are still predicting a strong year ahead. VISIT ST. LUCIE

Riding it out

After a robust rebound from the 2020-21 pandemic, many establishments on the Treasure Coast have had a disappointing start to the tourist season.

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The fountain at Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens greets visitors to this green oasis in the heart of Port St. Lucie. Various paved paths lead to the numerous gardens, including the butterfly garden, rose garden and the orchid house. Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society hosts a Jazz Jam two Wednesday nights per month in the Pavilion Building. For more information on events or renting the facilities, check the website, pslbg.org. Visit St. Lucie

Places to Play

Port St. Lucie is not only one of Florida’s fastest growing cities. It has also become a gem of a tourism destination. It doesn’t hurt that it’s adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon, with the St. Lucie River running through it

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Read more about the article What’s in a name? Plenty when it comes to Port St. Lucie
The corner of Thanksgiving Avenue and Best Street is a constant reminder the holidays are never far away. Whitney Joseph

What’s in a name? Plenty when it comes to Port St. Lucie

As a relative newcomer to Port St. Lucie, I’ve come to thoroughly enjoy the quirks and peculiarities that help make our city among the fastest growing in the state.

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Read more about the article FRIENDS IN NEED
At GraceWay Village, both staff and volunteers pitch in wherever they are needed to provide food, clothing and encouragement to local families in crisis. RUSTY DURHAM PHOTOS

FRIENDS IN NEED

Most folks head online or to the store when they want new clothes. They drive to the grocery store to restock the kitchen, park their cars in garages before heading inside to enjoy an evening’s rest.

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Read more about the article ECLIPSING THE BIG GUYS
A hot housing market put Port St. Lucie in the top 10 best local real estate markets in the United States. Its 120 square miles ensures plenty of room for more. CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE

ECLIPSING THE BIG GUYS

With its new awards and honors, Port St. Lucie demonstrates its ability to outrank much larger cities in a variety of ways. Among local governments, the city leads the way with more than 100 awards and honors in the last four years.

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