ON THE WATERFRONT
CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE
This 1956 cypress-wood hunting lodge on the Peacock Ranch in western St.
Lucie County, may be moved to a historical village in the proposed park.
make the trails accessible, Kean said.
How to develop the Westmoreland parcel has been discussed
many times over the years. Plans at one time called
for a private developer to build condominiums there in a
development to be called Moonraker Bay. The Treasure Coast
Regional Planning Council once drafted a plan. The city’s
staff drew up a plan in 2014.
The city council in a lengthy discussion in July 2014 talked
enthusiastically about the property being a destination that
embodies what is unique and special about the city of Port
St. Lucie, showcasing the area’s rich history and culture that
CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE
The 1913 house built from heart of pine and its garage may be included in
the park if the county qualifies for a state grant to move it.
goes back to the 1800s and earlier. The city’s master plan calls
for an activity center on the North Fork by 2030, Director
Kean noted.
The next steps include waiting for a grant of nearly
$400,000, requesting proposals from designers for the
southern extension of the boardwalk and a site plan for the
Westmoreland and preservation tracts.
However it turns out, Daniel Holbrook, assistant city manager,
is enthusiastic. “We are excited about this project and
look forward to the city’s culture flourishing on the riverbank,
the center and soul of the city,” he said. E
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