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City of Fort Pierce issues Notice of Funding Availability for State Housing Initiatives Partnership

The City of Fort Pierce has an estimated $223,191.67 from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s (FHFC) State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program for fiscal years 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 to assist very-low-, low, and moderate-income...

State of Florida Opens Long-term COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Fort Pierce

The City of Fort Pierce in partnership with the State of Florida announces the opening of a long-term COVID-19 vaccination site at the Fort Pierce Recreation Center, located at 903 S. 21^st Street. Today from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the site begins offerin...

Seeking Applications for Communitywide Council Advisory Board

The Fort Pierce City Commission is seeking individuals to serve on the Communitywide Council.  The purpose and function of the Communitywide Council includes providing a public review and comment venue for the Community Development Block Grant (C...

Mayor Linda Hudson Gives Virtual State of the City Address

Mayor Linda Hudson provides a complete review of 2020, ‘A Year of Challenges and Changes’ and discusses future visions for Fort Pierce and what to expect in 2021 in the State of the City Address. The City’s focus for the new ...

City of Fort Pierce Offers FREE COVID-19 Testing

Seeking Applications for Communitywide Council Advisory Board

The Fort Pierce City Commission is seeking individuals to serve on the Communitywide Council.  The purpose and function of the Communitywide Council includes providing a public review and comment venue for the Community Development Block Grant (C...

St. Lucie County - Lincoln Park Community Center to host a Community Cultural Arts & H

FORT PIERCE - St. Lucie County’s Parks & Recreation staff and the City of Fort Pierce will host a Community Cultural Arts & Health Awareness Day on Saturday, March 6 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Community Center.

There will be ...

Fort Pierce Featured in Florida Trend Magazine

Recently, Florida Trend Magazine featured the economic growth that is happening in Fort Pierce along with St. Lucie County and the City of Port St. Lucie. You can read more on the 'Take of Two Cities' at: Fl Trends St Lucie Port...

City of Fort Pierce Reopens Youth Recreation Programming for 2021

The City of Fort Pierce provides recreational programs that play a vital role in our community by offering a safe, and fun atmosphere for children and families to enjoy. The City of Fort Pierce is proud to announce the launch of the 2021 Recreation Progra...

City of Fort Pierce Commissioners Seek Applications for Board of Adjustment

Fort Pierce City Commissioners are looking for a city resident to serve on the Board of Adjustment.  The Board of Adjustment meets the 4th Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. in the Fort Pierce City Hall Commission Chambers as needed. Members must be...

Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Seeks Volunteers for Great American Cleanup

Since this year's clean-up will not include a festival or transportation due to the ongoing pandemic, Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful invites Fort Pierce residents to coordinate a cleanup of their own as part of the national Clean Your Block Party ini...

The City of Fort Pierce Commemorates 100 years of the Fort Pierce Inlet

The City of Fort Pierce celebrates the history and anniversary of the Fort Pierce Inlet, completed February 12 of 1921, which paved way for the Port of Fort Pierce and one of the safest and most beautiful inlets on the east coast of Florida. The City of F...

Fort Pierce Gold Hammer Awards Nominations Now Open

Mayor Linda Hudson is now accepting nominations for Gold Hammer Awards. The award recognizes the efforts of residents and business owners in the Fort Pierce community that have significantly improved their homes or businesses through new construction or r...

Ribbon Cutting for the City of Fort Pierce Building Department

The City of Fort Pierce is pleased to announce a ribbon-cutting celebration for the Building Department which has relocated to the 3^rd floor of the Sunrise Center.  The Sunrise Center Building, located directly adjacent to the City Hall Parking G...

City of Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency is Seeking Applications for Community Redevelopment Adviso

The Fort Pierce City Commission is seeking individuals to serve on the Community Redevelopment Advisory Board.  The purpose and function of the CRA Advisory Committee is to study, review and provide recommendations, guidance, and advice as to mat...

Second Shot Vaccine Events Slated For St. Lucie County Fairgrounds Feb. 1-3

Friday, Jan. 29, 2021News Release #16-21

St. Lucie County 2300 Virginia Ave.Fort Pierce, Fla. 34982www.stlucieco.gov 

For more information contact:Erick Gill, Communications Division Director     &...

Seeking Applications for Communitywide Council Advisory Board

The Fort Pierce City Commission is seeking individuals to serve on the Communitywide Council.   The purpose and function of the Communitywide Council includes providing a public review and comment venue for the Community Development Block Grant (...

Fort Pierce Ranks in Top 10 Most Affordable Bech Town Nationwide

According to a recent study conducted by SmartAsset, Fort Pierce ranked in the top 10 as one of the Most Affordable Beach Towns in America.

St. Lucie County Hosts COVID Vaccine Myth Buster Town Hall Feb. 4

Residents with questions about COVID-19 or the vaccine are welcome to attend in person or virtually as the program will be broadcast via the county’s website, Facebook and SLCTV (Comcast 28/U-Verse 99). Attendance will be limited to less than 50...

City of Fort Pierce Postpones Annual Florida Highwaymen Trail Art Show and Festival

The City of Fort Pierce’s annual tribute to the world-renown Florida Highwaymen artists and their contribution to the rich cultural history of Fort Pierce will be postponed until further notice due to COVID-19 concerns.

While the actual festival ...

Fort Pierce Business Owner for Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Adv

Fort Pierce City Commissioners are looking for a Fort Pierce Business owner to serve on the Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful board.   The Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Committee is a City Commission appointed committee that meets along with the Tree Board...

City of Fort Pierce Announces Public Service Grant Opportunity

 The City of Fort Pierce’s 2020-2021 Public Service grant opportunity opens January 11th, 2021 and remains open to accept applications until 3:00pm on Friday, February 5th, 2021. This is a competitive grant program that will provide gra...

Local Treasure Coast Governments Rev-Up Transit System Rebrand

Representatives from St. Lucie County recently announced the launch of a new initiative to revitalize local transportation in the area. To kick off this project, the Treasure Coast Connector transit service will experience a full rebrand of its name and l...

City of Fort Pierce Presents Launches Photo Contest for 2020-21 Annual Report Calendar

Have you taken a beautiful picture of the city's historic architecture, landscape, or perhaps people enjoying fun events? We encourage all amateur and professional photographers to enter our City of Fort Pierce Calendar Photo Contest, with a focu...

6th Annual City of Fort Pierce Job Fair Scheduled as Virtual Event for January 28, 2021

The 6th Annual City of Fort Pierce Job Fair, in partnership with CareerSource Research Coast (CRSC), will be held Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. This event will be held virtually and is open to all residents of the Treasure Coast. Earl...

The City of Fort Pierce Resumes Planning Fees

The City of Fort Pierce Planning Department resumes pre-application fees and site plan fees for residential and commercial, effective January 1, 2021.

In an effort to support private sector development and the business communities during the COVID-19 pande...