41 AMAZING Facts about Port St. Lucie, Florida

In this video I’m going to share with you 41 fascinating facts about Port St. Lucie, Florida:

Port St. Lucie was known for pineapple farming back in the 1800s.
There's a 5,000-pound conch shell statue in front of a souvenir store, called The Shell Bazaar.
Port St. Lucie has about 21 miles of beautiful beaches.
Part of the St. Lucie River appeared as part of the Amazon in the James Bond film “Moonraker”.
In certain parts of the city you can find peacocks walking around.
Three famous people who lived in Port St. Lucie include actress Megan Fox, Robert Van Winkle (aka Vanilla Ice) and Rick Ankiel, who was a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.
The city covers an area of 120 square miles.
The city averages 233 sunny days per year and 54 inches of rain per year.
Spruce Bluff Mound in Port St. Lucie was most likely built by the Ais people, in 100-300 B.C.
Several streets in the city are misspelled, for example: Southeast Issac Road, Northeast Granduer Avenue and Southwest Aubudon Avenue.
The city was incorporated in 1961 as a small fishing village.
Port St. Lucie is located in St. Lucie County on Florida's Treasure Coast.
Port St. Lucie has a population of more than 200,000 people.
The city is home to several parks, including Veterans Memorial Park.
It is also home to the New York Mets spring training facility, Clover Park, formerly known as First Data Field.
Port St. Lucie is known for its beaches and golf courses.
The city is close to several museums, including the A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery and the National Navy SEAL Museum.
The Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens is a popular 20-acre attraction.
The St. Lucie River is a popular location for boating, fishing and bird watching.
Port St. Lucie has a warm tropical climate, with temperatures usually ranging from the 60s to the 90s.
The city is located near the Florida Turnpike, providing easy access to other parts of Florida.
Port St. Lucie has a growing economy with a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, retail and manufacturing.
Port St. Lucie is home to several tennis clubs.
Port St. Lucie has several shopping centers and malls, including the Town Center at St Lucie West.
The city is home to several parks and nature preserves, including the Savannas Preserve State Park.
The city has several public and private schools, including Treasure Coast High School.
Port St. Lucie has a growing arts and culture scene. In fact there’s a magazine featuring local arts called Art St Lucie.
The city is home to several community events throughout the year. In fact their city website often lists multiple events for a single day.
The city is known for its friendly and welcoming community.
The city is a hub for sports, with facilities for baseball, soccer, and golf.
The PGA Village in Port St. Lucie is a world-renowned golf destination.
Port St. Lucie is within a two-hour drive of Miami and Orlando.
The city celebrates several annual festivals, including the Seafood Festival and the St. Lucie County Fair.
Port St. Lucie has a rich cultural history, with influences from Native Americans and Spaniards.
The city is home to several historical sites, including the Florida Heritage Trail at the Oxbow Eco-Center.
Port St. Lucie has a vibrant music scene, with several live music venues and an active community of musicians.
Though Port St. Lucie doesn’t have a port, the General Development Corp. that created the city had as part of its marketing plan to include “Port” in city names, even if they didn’t have a port.
Port St. Lucie hosted a youth football national championship in 2009 and 2011 (the Pop Warner Football Little Scholars championship).
The 10+ acre Heathcote Botanical Gardens showcases the nation’s largest collection of tropical bonsai trees and other exotic plants.
There are more than 10,000 acres of parks and nature preserves in Port St. Lucie.
The most biologically diverse estuary in the USA, the Indian River Lagoon flows through Port St. Lucie. It has more than 4,000 species of animals and plants and includes manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, etc.

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