Port St. Lucie and other neighboring towns in St. Lucie County promote themselves as offering “the real Florida,” which they describe as a perfect atmosphere for golf lovers or anyone looking for a small, friendly, beach town.
Located a little more than halfway from Daytona Beach to Miami, the town of Port St. Lucie offers a more relaxed feel than its much larger coastal counterparts, but it does so without asking residents to concede many of the same amenities!
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General Background
Port St. Lucie is located on what is known as Florida’s Treasure Coast, which got its name from a Spanish galleon fleet carrying treasure that was lost in a hurricane in 1715. With average January highs in the mid-70s and average August highs in the low 90s, this is the perfect location for anyone seeking a tropical climate, particularly during the winter months!
The area is also home to four different colleges that all share one campus, so education is widely available. If you need access to an airport, both the Treasure Coast Airpark and Naked Lady Ranch Airport are located less than 10 miles from Port St. Lucie.
In addition to Port St. Lucie, many visitors also like to explore nearby Fort Pierce and Hutchinson Island. Fort Pierce is known for having the feel of an “Old Florida” fishing village, and Hutchinson Island is a beach lover’s paradise.
Golfing in Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie might just be the ideal location for people who love the game of golf! Here you will find the PGA Learning Center, the PGA Historical Center, the PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame, and the Probst Library, which contains an unbelievable collection of golf archives.
Of course Port St. Lucie isn’t just a place for golf historians, there are also more than 20 different courses here that represent a wide range of quality and affordability. There are plenty of reasonably priced public courses for regular play, and there are also some PGA-level private courses as well!
Spring Training Baseball
Another reason that Port St. Lucie is such a popular location is that the New York Mets call it home from February to March every year for their spring training. Coming out to see the big league squad during spring training can be an awesome experience, but residents also have the option to watch the Mets’ high class-A minor league affiliate play here in Port St. Lucie throughout the summer!
More History & Culture
While golf and baseball tend to take precedence in the Port St. Lucie area, there is no shortage of culture and history here either! The area contains attractions like the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, a museum dedicated to the history of the US Navy SEALs, the Hallstrom Planetarium, the A.E. Backus Gallery and Museum, and the St. Lucie County Historical Museum. There are also a plethora of cultural events hosted as the Port St. Lucie Civic Center every year!
Current Developments
Building on the resounding success of both Valencia Cay and Valencia Grove, which sold out at unprecedented rates, GL Homes is excited to introduce Valencia Walk – coming soon to Riverland! The third 55+ community to be built as a part of the overall 4,000-acre Riverland masterplan, Valencia Walk will offer the next generation of new home designs, incredible amenities and is located in very close proximity to Riverland’s 5-acre Arts & Culture Center, as well as the future City Parks and Town Center.
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Port St. Lucie bills itself as perfect for golfers and anyone looking for a small, friendly beach town. If you fit into any of those categories, you will certainly enjoy spending your retirement here.
It’s looks interesting the town .
My parents were retired in nearby Jensen Beach for over 10 years. I have been to Port St Lucie many, many times and several friends of mine have relocated there permanently.
I can attest to everything in this article. It is a great place to retire to for many reasons. There are always plenty of activities year round or you can just relax by the pool.