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Port St. Lucie officials move forward with animation company plans
City leaders haven’t been dissuaded by the efforts of a state legislator to block a $30 million deal to bring a Hollywood digital design studio to Port St. Lucie.
Savanna Club takes St. Lucie up on Lennard Road proposal
The Savanna Club Board of Directors voted 3-0 Thursday to accept a proposal from the county that would provide clarity as to when Lennard Road would provide an north-south alternative east of U.S. 1.
Port St. Lucie's City Hall professionals consider forming union
Uncertain about the future and financial stability at City Hall, about 76 white-collar employees are looking to unionize.
Martin Memorial, biotech researchers studying flu in Tradition
A study of how people’s immune systems respond to influenza is the first collaboration between Martin Memorial Health Systems and the Treasure Coast’s biotech research organizations.
Newberry Fields retail center construction delayed until end 2011
Residents who were looking forward to not having to leave the city next year to shop at Target or a sporting goods store have to wait a few more years.
Tradition developer foresees smaller homes, neighborhoods
TRADITION — In 2003, at the height of the housing boom, about 10,000 house hunters flocked to an expanse of pasture land during a single weekend.
Fenn, Port St. Lucie Civic centers, struggling financially in this economic climate
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Tens of thousands of participants in programs and events have used the St. Lucie County Havert L. Fenn Center and the Port St. Lucie Civic Center since each opened last year.
St. Lucie County paves way for environmentally friendly careers
The St. Lucie County Commission agreed to provide space and money for the Green Collar Task Force, a public-private consortium that focuses on providing local apprenticeship opportunities as well as employment in environmentally friendly trades at the end of an apprenticeship.
Anthony Westbury: Harsh reality makes an appearance at roundtable
Friday’s St. Lucie County Economic Roundtable at the new Civic Center in Port St. Lucie was a sunny affair — almost as sunny as the luminous blue skies outside.
St. Lucie County officials join forces to brainstorm solutions to economy woes
PORT ST. LUCIE — The quality of local education and its access, a more regional airport in Fort Pierce and the creation of jobs were all on the minds of area business and political leaders from throughout St. Lucie County as they gathered Friday to brainstorm solutions to the current downtown in the economy
St. Lucie County Economic Roundtable looks at ways to grow local economy
PORT ST. LUCIE — The St. Lucie County Economic Roundtable met in Port St. Lucie Friday to look for ways to grow the local economy in the face of a Treasure Coast unemployment rate of 11.7 percent.
St. Lucie leaders gather to figure out how to revive county's economy
PORT ST. LUCIE — About 150 business and government leaders from throughout St. Lucie County are gathered at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, brainstorming solutions for the local economy.
Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County to develop agreement on research park annexation
FORT PIERCE — City commissioners agreed Monday they would postpone annexing the Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development park for at least 30 days until they iron out an agreement with St. Lucie County.
Palm Beach County Commission OKs 441 new homes on Agricultural Reserve
WEST PALM BEACH — A developer can build 441 additional homes on 996 acres in Palm Beach County's Agricultural Reserve, county commissioners decided today.
St. Lucie County cities get $1.5 million in federal grants for conservation projects
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce just got a little greener.
Researchers keen on biofuel production on Treasure Coast
FORT PIERCE — In a few years, you may be pumping Treasure Coast-made fuel into your tank, the product of either sunflowers or pond scum.
St. Lucie County schools crisis could affect growth
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Saying he was "shocked" by the deep school cuts announced in St. Lucie County, the head of the county's Economic Development Council plans to discuss long-term public-private partnerships with the district superintendent Monday.
St. Lucie's Economic Development Council chief plans to discuss long-term partnerships with district
Saying he was “shocked” by the deep school cuts announced in St. Lucie County, the head of the county’s Economic Development Council plans to discuss long-term public-private partnerships with the district superintendent on Monday
Economist predicts relief for struggling construction industry
PORT ST. LUCIE — Contractors and others in the suffering construction industry can expect some relief in the next couple years.
Provences development in St. Lucie County may not get approved
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — A development project is quickly turning into a game of hot potato, and St. Lucie County might be the first to walk away.
St. Lucie County seeks annexation pact with Fort Pierce
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — County officials are hoping to meet with Fort Pierce officials to talk about an annexation agreement.
Liberty Medical, beer distributor announce up to 870 jobs in St. Lucie County
PORT ST. LUCIE — As companies across the Treasure Coast cut back, St. Lucie County economic development officials announced on Tuesday that up to 870 jobs are coming to Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce.
Florida's 'in trouble' as growth dwindles
TALLAHASSEE — For the dozen state economists huddled around a table this month to fine-tune Florida's annual revenue forecast, something was different and disturbing.
St. Lucie wants Fort Pierce to make developer help with road upgrades
FORT PIERCE — St. Lucie County has filed paperwork in the 19th Circuit Court claiming Fort Pierce officials should require a developer to help pay for road improvements near a proposed shopping center.
Citrus Boulevard to provide relief to Port St. Lucie commuters
PALM CITY — Once drivers get used to using it, Citrus Boulevard should provide relief to Palm City and Port St. Lucie commuters, as well as to beleaguered residents of Murphy Road.
Shopping center planned on Martin Memorial property in St. Lucie West
PORT ST. LUCIE — A 150,000-square-foot shopping center is planned where Martin Memorial Health Systems once hoped to build a hospital in St. Lucie West.
