OUTDOOR FUN

heathcote.jpgHeathcote Botanical Gardens, located in Fort Pierce, consists of an assortment of specialty gardens including a Japanese Garden, Reflection Garden, Herb Garden, Rainforest Display, Native Plants Garden and a Palm & Cycad Walk.

These areas convey an atmosphere of individual garden rooms. Through this type of garden design, you will sense the intimacy of this unique botanical garden. Gracing the areas in between these specialty gardens are borders of flowering shrubs, bulbs, trees, vines and other assorted herbaceous plants.

Niches found throughout the garden provide varied microclimates, which allows the use of a wide variety of plants ranging from those found in Mediterranean climates to the Tropics. [click to continue…]

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The Oxbow Eco-Center

A St. Lucie County Environmental Learning Center, the Oxbow Eco-Center is a place where young and old alike can discover the mysterious and hidden life of the forest and river. The preserve at the Oxbow is a living laboratory, offering year round ‘in-the-field’ opportunities to youth groups, adults, and families on a variety of nature [...]

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Mardi Gras Parade and Jazz Week 2008

The traditional Mardi Gras Parade winding through the streets of historic downtown Fort Pierce will kick-off the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society’s Jazz Week 2008 on Saturday, February 2.
The parade begins at 2pm; it will conclude at Fort Pierce Community, 600 Indian River Dr. where a huge Mardi Gras Celebration begins at 6pm. Everyone [...]

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Jaycee Park – South Hutchinson Island

Jaycee Park is a hot spot for the entire family.  Located directly on the Indian River in Fort Pierce, this park is great for boating, swimming, fishing or just enjoying the scenic view.  With amenities like boat ramps, pavilions, and a huge playground, everyone is sure to have a good time!

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Harbortown Marina Fort Pierce

Come savor a taste of the tropics in the heart of the Treasure Coast at Harbortown Marina-Fort Pierce.
Located just minutes from the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Harbortown Marina-Fort Pierce is located inside Fort Pierce Inlet, one of the safest in Florida; and directly astride the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.

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Captain Wolf Sailing Charter

Captain Wolf Sailing Charter, Inc. has been in business since September 2003. Sailing out of the Fort Pierce City Marina, Florida, we offer half or full Day Sails. We can accommodate up to 6 passengers on our private Yacht Charter!
We also offer Gourmet dinner and Appetizer cruises. This is a unique experience that you simply [...]

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Florida Fishing Information

Today we discovered FloridaFishAndHunt.com which is a great resource for local fishing information, as well as an active message boards where you can interact with local fisherman and pick their brains.

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A Safe Day at the Beach

A day at the beach should be relaxing and fun. To assist you in your enjoyment of the area beaches, here are a few safety precautions to remember.
Here are some safety precautions for spending a day at the beach:
SWIM ONLY WHERE THERE ARE LIFEGUARDS. St Lucie County has twelve (12) lifeguard stations along the [...]

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Bathtub Beach

Bathtub Beach is on the south end of MacArthur Boulevard to one located just south of the St. Lucie County line on the north. Bathtub Beach is a shallow little low tide lagoon made by a coral reef close to shore. It is the only one of theses to have any amenities beyond [...]

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St Lucie County Tourism

Whether it’s a lazy drive down A1A or a mad-dash on I-95 from a central or south Florida airport; what a gem you’ll miss if you don’t take a breath and stop in to visit the many attractions in St. Lucie County Florida.
Nature lovers will love our many environmentally protected lands available for nature viewing [...]

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Main Street Fort Pierce

Main Street Fort Pierce is a great place to spend a day shopping or an evening enjoying the river walk restaurants.
Main Street Fort Pierce‘s record of events include the successful Friday Fest, Sandy Shoes Festival and Sights and Sounds on Second, along with other special events.
Events Include:
Friday Fest – 1st Friday of every month
Farmer’s Market [...]

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