Port St. Lucie

Florida, United States

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Port St. Lucie is a city located in eastern Florida, United States. It is situated on the Atlantic coast and has experienced rapid population growth since 1970. Originally planned as a retirement community, it now encompasses residents of all ages. The city's economy is supported by agriculture, fishing, light industry, and food processing, with services like tourism also playing a role. Port St. Lucie is near Fort Pierce, the seat of St. Lucie County.12

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Fort Pierce
The city of Port St. Lucie, about 15 miles (25 km) south of Fort Pierce, was created and incorporated in 1961. A fast-growing residential city, it reached a population of more than 80,000 by the end of the 1990s. It was originally planned as a retirement community but…
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The city of Port St. Lucie, about 15 miles (25 km) south of Fort Pierce, was created and incorporated in 1961. A fast-growing residential city, it reached a population of more than 80,000 by the end of the 1990s. It was originally planned as a retirement community but…
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