Port St. Lucie, Florida

Port St. Lucie is a city located in St. Lucie County Florida. St. Lucie County is part of a four-county region called the Treasure Coast, because of the numerous Spanish treasure ships that sunk off our shores. But, other treasures exist in Port St. Lucie that are easier to find. If golf, boating, beautiful weather and beaches are the treasure you are looking for, then Port St. Lucie is the place to look. St. Lucie County lies between Indian River County to the north, Martin County to the South, and Okeechobee County to the West. St. Lucie's 588 square miles contain three municipalities consisting of Port St. Lucie, White City, and Fort Pierce. St Lucie County's average annual temperature of 73.2 degrees offers superb year round climate for work and play.

Port St. Lucie had its beginning in 1961 when General Development Corporation incorporated the City of Port St. Lucie and began improvements on the area. The Atlantic Ocean to the east and the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, have long attracted fishermen and vacationers alike and these attractions proved to be very attractive to prospective residents as well. Port St. Lucie, the largest Treasure Coast city, encompasses seventy-seven square miles, of which only 37% is developed.

Port St. Lucie's future is brightened due to the projects like St. Lucie West, the largest development on the Treasure Coast. It is comprised of 12 residential villages as well as commercial, and industrial areas in the 7-square-mile, billion dollar project. St Lucie West has been the fastest growing community on the Treasure Coast for the last five years. It is a uniquely self-contained community set on 4,600 beautiful acres of lakes, golf courses, a major baseball stadium and beautiful homes. County Club Estates, Kings Isle, Lake Charles, The Reserve and Lake Forest are just a few of the protected small town neighborhoods found here. The city is home to New York Mets spring training and the St. Lucie Mets Florida State League team. Florida Atlantic University has its Treasure Coast campus in the city.

• As of the end of June, 2005 Port St. Lucie's population is 133,756 with anticipated growth to  200,000 in less than five years. The City of Port St. Lucie is the largest City on the Treasure Coast and according to the 2004 Census is the fastest growing City in the USA.
• The City size is approximately 112 square miles, 3rd largest in area of the State, with an additional 20 square miles within its Urban Service Boundary.
• Although we have many seasonal residents, the City's average age of its population is about 40 years old.
• The City has a wide range of housing options.  Several large subdivisions are planned for construction in 2005, including River Place, St. James Club, The Cascades, Lake Forest, Portofino, and Tesoro.
• A new Community Redevelopment Area is helping to establish a public center for the City and stimulate new projects.
• Port St. Lucie has easy access to many recreational amenities, including the St. Lucie River, ocean beaches and area golf.

Port St. Lucie offers a quality of life that few can match. We are located on the Southeast Coast of Florida with 14 miles of the St. Lucie River flowing through the central area of the city. On our eastern side we have the 6,000 acre Savannas preserve, the Indian River Lagoon estuary, and the Atlantic Ocean. The City of Port St. Lucie for 4 years in a row was awarded for having the lowest crime rate for city its size for the State of Florida, and has safety programs throughout the community.

Port St. Lucie offers acres of natural habitat, the winter home of the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) with a new golf school, and Club Med at Sandpiper Bay, one of two family-oriented Club Med’s in the country. Port St. Lucie offers some of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the state.

Educational facilities abound. We have a controlled choice school system with magnet schools offering a variety of specialties. In the area of higher education we have a major branch of Indian River Community College, one of the top-rated schools in the state, along with Barry University and Florida Atlantic University.

Affordability and high demand have created a real estate market that provides something for everyone. The New York Times has called Port St. Lucie a “thriving Florida town,” and one that prides itself on being a friendly family vacation destination. You’ll find a wide variety of outdoor sports, attractions and special events in this town that lies seven miles north of the town of Stuart. If golf, boating, beautiful weather and beaches are what you want and expect from Florida living, you will find it all in Port St. Lucie as you bask in its tropical sun. Here, visitors can also dive, snorkel, swim, beachcomb, and sunbathe in a relaxing area that hasn’t been over developed. You’ll find daily boat tours of the St. Lucie River as well as historical and wildlife tours. There are 21 miles of beautiful white sand beaches in St. Lucie County, as well as golf and other recreational activities. With its warm, southern hospitality and charm and unspoiled natural scenery, Port St. Lucie is a perfect location to be, any time of the year. Discover your special dream home in this year-round outdoor playground, well-known for its plentiful golf course communities and waterfront homes.

What began as a predominantly residential "bedroom community" is now undergoing a transition, becoming a dynamic and diverse city.  With its low density and affordable land, Port St. Lucie is appealing to business owners looking to move to a centrally located area.

The city is undertaking aggressive redevelopment efforts to improve the U.S. # 1 corridor with the intention of creating a new downtown business area for the community.  Over the next 4 years a massive roadway improvement program will be implemented, including the widening of major arteries within the city, such as Airoso, Bayshore and Gatlin Boulevards-all making traveling the city easier and faster.

With the completion of the water and sewer expansion program in progress right now, the entire city will be serviced by central water and sewer facilities, paving the way for more and varied development.

Port St. Lucie real estate is very affordable in comparison to other homes on the east coast of Florida. Port St. Lucie is also the safest city, crime wise, of its size in the entire state for three years in a row!   Port St Lucie and the Treasure Coast offers a unique lifestyle that distinguishes this region from any other region in South Florida. A truly wonderful neighborhood oriented community, Port St Lucie is one of the crown jewels of Florida. Whatever your real estate needs are we can locate the perfect home for you. You will find a great selection of homes for sale in Port St Lucie. If you are looking for a waterfront home, golf course community, gated community, new home, or condo, we will be happy to assist you.

Find out for yourself why so many people love St. Lucie County and its natural beauty. Visit us and start enjoying the good life!

Surrounding areas: Jensen Beach, Florida (8 mi), Hutchinson Island, Florida (9 mi), Palm City, Florida (9 mi), Stuart, Florida (9 mi), Fort Pierce, Florida (11 mi), South Hutchinson Island, Florida (14 mi), Hobe Sound, Florida (19 mi)