St Lucie County

Home to Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce, Florida, St. Lucie County is a location found on the east coast of Florida. It's found just south of Vero Beach and just north of Palm City.

St. Lucie County is located about 120 miles from downtown Orlando and about 136 miles from downtown Miami. Part of the county is found right on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Top Industries in St. Lucie County

Healthcare, education, and agriculture tend to be the dominant industries throughout St. Lucie County. The economy is also supported by retailers, boat manufacturers, and a few large call centers.

Top employers throughout the county include:

• St. Lucie Public Schools
• Indian River State College
• Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute
• Teleperformance
• City of Port St. Lucie
• Walmart Distribution Center
• Cleveland Clinic Martin Health
• St. Lucie Medical Center
• St. Lucie County
• Florida Power & Light Co.
• Change Healthcare
• Convey Healthcare Solutions
• St. Lucie County Fire District
• New Horizons of the Treasure Coast
• Maverick Boat Group
• Blue Goose Growers/Construction
• Pursuit Boaters
• MAXIMUS

Many large employers and many small businesses are found all throughout St. Lucie County.

St Lucie County Community Map

Things to Do in St. Lucie County

The many beaches and water activities offer plenty of things to do throughout St. Lucie County. While the beaches may not make the top ten lists across the country, they are still very beautiful and offer plenty of sunshine for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Port St. Lucie is also home to the New York Mets Spring Training. Every year, the Mets come to town and provide plenty of fun for baseball fans to enjoy. They play at Fair Data Field, which is also used for the St. Lucie Mets Minor League Baseball Team.

Woodstork Trail and Hillmore Lake Park offer great options for those looking to enjoy nature. The park offers about 56 acres of space and it's home to a great trail system including a sidewalk trail. The park is also home to a pair of observation decks and some fishing docks.

Those seeking incredible beauty will find it at the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens. Found at the center of Port St. Lucie, this garden offers 20 acres of space found near the St. Lucie River. It's known for the grand fountain and the paved trails making it very easy to enjoy.

Port St. Lucie is also home to a Riverwalk Boardwalk. Found on the banks of the St. Lucie River, this boardwalk provides more than 2,000 feet of space with a pavilion. You can the paths through the mangrove swamps and enjoy the observation deck here.

Many other attractions are found throughout St. Lucie County including:

• Oxbow Eco-Center
• The Children's Museum
• Manatee Center
• Florida Oceanographic Society
• Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery
• Fort Pier Authentic Tours
• Sailfish Splash Waterpark
• St. Lucie Regional History Center
• Treasure Coast Wine & Ale Trail
• Superplay USA
• And More!

The county also hosts several festivals and events throughout the year.

Whether you're relocating to Florida or just visiting, St. Lucie County has plenty to offer. From beautiful beaches to spring training baseball to natural attractions, you'll find a bit of everything here.