Place to Play

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

Port St. Lucie is not only one of Florida’s fastest growing cities. It has also become a gem of

BY WHITNEY JOSEPH

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. Access to that much water, along with the famed Florida sunshine and yearlong beach weather, adds to the allure.

Fishermen and boaters have endless opportunities for play in Port St. Lucie. On land, there are multiple preserves and countless trails open for exploration — whether riverside or in primordial swamps and wetlands. Just be sure to bring enough bug spray.

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