Treasure Coast
Encyclopedia
The Treasure Coast is a region in the U.S. state
of Florida
, generally considered to include (from north to south) Indian River
, St. Lucie
, and Martin
counties. The area stretches from Hobe Sound
in the south to north of Sebastian
in the north and includes the cities of Stuart
, Port St. Lucie
, Fort Pierce
, and Vero Beach
. The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, based in Stuart, has jurisdiction over the counties of Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin, as well as Palm Beach County
.
The Treasure Coast includes two metropolitan statistical areas designated by the Office of Management and Budget and used for statistical purposes by the Census Bureau
and other agencies. These are:
galleon
s (especially those of the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet) that wrecked off the coast during the 17th and 18th centuries. Artifact
s from these ships have been recovered in the past fifty years, by both amateur and professional treasure-hunters. As recently as August 2010, a man diving in shallow water near Jupiter
found a gold coin that was minted in Mexico in the mid 1650s.
family, but no one really knows the true language of the Ais.
Observations on the appearance, diet and customs of the Ais at the end of the 17th Century are found in Jonathan Dickinson
's Journal.
The Ais were primarily foragers, hunting, fishing, and gathering for subsistence. As they were in the region of the headwaters of the St. Johns river, where it is only 10 to 15 miles from the coast, they made use of both the freshwater marshes and swamps and the saltwater coastal lagoons. Because they were able to access and abundance of foodstuffs from their immediate environment, they were able to sustain a large number of warriors and a highly developed cultural system. Turkeys, ducks, deer, raccoons, opossums, rabbits and other small game made up about 15% of their diet. At least 80% of their diet consisted of fish, reptiles and shellfish such as oysters and clams. They left behind large midden mounds of shell as well as dirt burial mounds.
Dickinson and his party were shipwrecked, and spent several weeks among the Ais in 1696. By Dickinson's account, the chief of the town of Jece, near present day Vero Beach, was paramount to all of the coastal towns from the Jaega town of Jobe (at Jupiter Inlet) in the south to approximately Cape Canaveral in the north (that is, the length of the River of Ais).
The Ais had considerable contact with Europeans by this time, even trading with the Spanish near St. Augustine
.
Shortly after 1700 settlers in Carolina started raiding the Ais to capture slaves. By 1743, when the Spanish established a mission among them, the Ais numbers were declining due to slave raids, disease and rum. The Ais were gone from the area by 1760. A burial mound, used by the Ais tribe before they died out around 250 years ago, rises about twenty feet above the base of Old Fort Park, a peaceful place which marks the site of Fort Pierce, built during the Seminole Wars and named after the brother of a future President - Franklin Pierce.
On July 31, 1715, seven days after departing from Havana, Cuba, all eleven ships of this fleet were lost in a hurricane near present day Florida. Because the fleet was carrying silver, it is also known as the 1715 Plate Fleet (plata being the Spanish word for silver). Some artifacts and even coins still wash up on Florida beaches from time to time.
Thousands of sailors perished while only some survived on lifeboats. Many ships, including pirates, took part in the initial salvage. Initially a privateer, Henry Jennings was first accused of piracy for attacking such salvage ships and claiming their salvages.
known as the Indian River Colony was the first to try their luck with the pineapple crop.
Also, many of the Treasure Coast's areas were settled by people who wanted to make a substantial profit off of snook, redfish, speckled sea trout, sheephead, flounder, tarpon, and sand perch, sailfish, dolphin, kingfish, permit, grouper, amberjack, cobia, and snapper. All of these catches further made the region famous for fishing, and thus the incorporation of many coastal towns in the region were under way from the late 1800's to early 1900's.
which is a part of the Indian River Lagoon
system. At certain seasons of the year, bridges have tended to impede the flow of red drift algae, resulting in a odor of hydrogen sulfide in the area.
The Indian River Lagoon is North America’s most diverse estuary with more than 2,200 different species of animals and 2,100 species of plants.
The Lagoon varies in width from .5 to 5 miles (0.80 to 8.0 km) and averages 3 feet (0.91 m) in depth. It serves as a spawning and nursery ground for many different species of oceanic and lagoon fish and shellfish. The lagoon also has one of the most diverse bird populations anywhere in America. Nearly 1/3 of the nation’s manatee population lives here or migrates through the Lagoon seasonally. In addition, its ocean beaches provide one of the densest sea turtle nesting areas found in the Western Hemisphere.
Between October and May, fronts regularly sweep through the state which keeps conditions dry, particularly over the peninsula.Due to the lack of the secondary maximum across the peninsula, a distinct dry season is seen in the averages from winter through spring, causing brush fires to become more common.
During the summer months, the average wind pattern implies a surface ridge axis normally lies across central Florida, with easterly winds from Tampa southward and southwest winds across northern Florida, once Orlando is not considered for the distribution.
Tropical cyclones have affected Florida in every month of the year but January and March. Nearly one-third of the cyclones affected the state in September, and nearly three-fourths of the storms affected the state between August and October, which coincides with the peak of the hurricane season. During the 2004 Hurricane season, a number of storms thrashed the region, costing billions of dollars worth of cleanup efforts.
The region, as with most of Florida receives between 2,800 and 3,200 hours of sunlight annually.
are located in the Treasure Coast:
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge
, a federally-protected National Wildlife Refuge
, is also located on the Treasure Coast. In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt
designated the area as the nation's first National Wildlife Refuge in order protect brown pelican
s and other native birds nesting on the island. It started out as a 5.6 acre protection area, but since spread to 5,375 acres due to the efforts of concerned citizens. In 1963, Pelican Island was designated a National Historic Landmark
and Sebastian hosted a commemoration ceremony. Various dignitaries attended to honor the nation's first wildlife refuge and its first warden, Paul Kroegel. After this, the Indian River Preservation League quietly disbanded and another organization, the Pelican Island Audubon Society, was formed to become the conservation voice of Indian River County. There are over 100 bird species in the refuge.
, a High-A minor league baseball
team affiliated with the New York Mets
, are based at Digital Domain Park in Port St. Lucie. The park opened in 1988 and seats 7,347 fans. The team has won the Florida State League Championship five times (1988, 1996, 1998, 2003, and 2006). Ike Davis
, who played for the St. Lucie Mets in 2009, is now the first baseman for the parent New York Mets.
The now defunct Vero Beach Dodgers were affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers
, who become the Vero Beach Devil Rays
in 2006 and in 2008 moved their spring training
location to Arizona
. On August 25, 2008, it was announced that the Vero Beach franchise was sold to Ripken Baseball, which resulted in a relocation of the franchise to Port Charlotte, Florida
to become the Charlotte Stone Crabs
.
The Treasure Coast Bucs is one of 20 amateur football teams of the Southeast Football League
, a Central and South Florida-based amateur league. Its name and logo is based on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
and its home city is Fort Pierce
. Games are played from early February to late April.
The Treasure Coast Galleons is a professional soccer team a part of the FESL (Florida Elite Soccer League, which can match up against international teams as well as professional teams). They were formed in 2006 and went on to win the 2007 FESL Champions. They have yet to win another championship, but in the 2011 season, standings are unknown as of now.
oranges
The state has some 561,324 acres of orange groves, the most in the country; about one-third of that acreage is located on the Treasure Coast. From the early 20th century onward, the region underwent a long period of urbanization. In the mid-to-late 20th century, agriculture
became less dominant as education, health services, government and in the 21st century high technology (including computer engineering, computer animation, and computer manufacturing) grew in importance. Agriculture and the fishing industry still plays an essential role in the region, but not as much as previous decades.
Export
s consist of mainly citrus
, fish (more than 20 species are harvested), beef
, computer machinery, and other goods. The service industry, including tourism
, education, financial and insurance services, and architectural, building, and construction services are also important
has the second-highest per capita income
in the country.
Among Florida's 67 counties, Martin County has the second-highest per capita income
, Indian River the sixth-highest, and St. Lucie the 26th-highest.
The historic Jensen Beach Arch, which once marked the dividing line between Jensen and Stuart. It is located in Jensen Beach.
The Old Indian River County Courthouse is a historic courthouse in Vero Beach, Florida. The structure was built by James T. Vocelle after he sought federal funding during 1933 and 1934 from the Public Works Administration to build the newly formed county a courthouse which was built in 1936 and completed the year after.
Burn Brae Plantation--Krueger House was built in the later part of the 1870's.
Old Fort Pierce Park was a military installation constructed by the U.S. Army in 1838 with the purpose of being a main supply depot for the army during the Second Seminole War. The modern town of Fort Pierce derives its name from this installation.
The Sunrise Theatre is a historic theater in Fort Pierce. The theatre earned its reputation for becoming the cultural center of the city of Fort Pierce as well as being the greatest and biggest cultural institution in Florida at the time. The theater closed in 1983 after it had fallen into disrepair. It later reopened in 1999 after a $750,000 grant was awarded to renovate and restore the structure to its former condition.
The Survivors' and Salvagers’ Camp - 1715 Fleet is a historic site in Orchid Island. Survivors of the destroyed 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet established a camp at this location while awaiting rescue.
, the Jupiter Courier, and the Sebastian Sun.
Television local news stations include:
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, generally considered to include (from north to south) Indian River
Indian River County, Florida
Indian River County is a county located in the Treasure Coast region in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 112,947. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county is 128,594...
, St. Lucie
St. Lucie County, Florida
St. Lucie County is a county located in the state of Florida. The county seat is the city of Fort Pierce. In the year 2000, the population was 192,695. As of the year 2010, the United States Census Bureau sets the population at 277,789.- History :...
, and Martin
Martin County, Florida
Martin County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 126,731. The U.S. Census Bureau 2008 estimate for the county is 138,660. Its county seat is Stuart, Florida.- History :...
counties. The area stretches from Hobe Sound
Hobe Sound, Florida
Hobe Sound is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States. The population was 11,376 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Port St. Lucie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography and climate:...
in the south to north of Sebastian
Sebastian, Florida
Sebastian is a city in Indian River County, in the Treasure Coast region of Florida, United States. The population was 16,181 at the 2000 census. In 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 18,671. As of 2010, the population recorded by the U.S...
in the north and includes the cities of Stuart
Stuart, Florida
Stuart is the only incorporated city of Martin County, Florida, on Florida's Treasure Coast. The population was 14,633 at the 2000 census. As of 2007, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 15,964....
, Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Port St. Lucie is a city in St. Lucie County, Florida, United States. The population of Port St. Lucie was 88,769 at the 2000 census but grew rapidly during the 2000s. In 2009 the State of Florida estimated the City's population at 155,251. Port St. Lucie forms part of a metropolitan area called...
, Fort Pierce
Fort Pierce, Florida
Fort Pierce, also spelled Ft. Pierce, is a city in St. Lucie County, Florida, USA. It is known as The Sunrise City. The population was 37,959 at the 2004 census. As of 2008, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 41,000. It is the county seat of St. Lucie County.Fort Pierce is part...
, and Vero Beach
Vero Beach, Florida
Vero Beach is a city in Indian River County, Florida, USA. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 16,939. It is the county seat of Indian River County...
. The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, based in Stuart, has jurisdiction over the counties of Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin, as well as Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County, Florida
Palm Beach County is the largest county in the state of Florida in total area, and third in population. As of 2010, the county's estimated population was 1,320,134, making it the twenty-eighth most populous in the United States...
.
The Treasure Coast includes two metropolitan statistical areas designated by the Office of Management and Budget and used for statistical purposes by the Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
and other agencies. These are:
- The Port St. Lucie, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, consisting of Marin and St. Lucie counties. Port St. Lucie is designated as the principal city. The two-county metropolitan statistical area was first defined in 1983 as the Fort Pierce Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 1993, the MSA was renamed the Fort Pierce-Port St. Lucie Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2006, Fort Pierce was dropped as a principal city and the name was changed to its present form.
- The Sebastian – Vero Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is coextensive with Indian River County. Sebastian and Vero Beach, are designated as the principal cities.
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| Composition | Indian River County St. Lucie County Martin County Martin County, Florida Martin County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 126,731. The U.S. Census Bureau 2008 estimate for the county is 138,660. Its county seat is Stuart, Florida.- History :... |
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1786.62 sq mi (4627.3 km²) (Slightly larger than Rhode Island Rhode Island The state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, more commonly referred to as Rhode Island , is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest U.S. state by area... .) |
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562,135 (2010 est.) (Slightly smaller than Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming is a state in the mountain region of the Western United States. The western two thirds of the state is covered mostly with the mountain ranges and rangelands in the foothills of the Eastern Rocky Mountains, while the eastern third of the state is high elevation prairie known as the High... .) |
| Largest city | Port St. Lucie, Florida Port St. Lucie, Florida Port St. Lucie is a city in St. Lucie County, Florida, United States. The population of Port St. Lucie was 88,769 at the 2000 census but grew rapidly during the 2000s. In 2009 the State of Florida estimated the City's population at 155,251. Port St. Lucie forms part of a metropolitan area called... (pop. 155,251) |
| Largest Metropolitan Area | Port St. Lucie, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area (pop.400,121 as of 2008 estimate) |
Name
The name "Treasure Coast" is derived from a number of ships of SpanishSpanish Empire
The Spanish Empire comprised territories and colonies administered directly by Spain in Europe, in America, Africa, Asia and Oceania. It originated during the Age of Exploration and was therefore one of the first global empires. At the time of Habsburgs, Spain reached the peak of its world power....
galleon
Galleon
A galleon was a large, multi-decked sailing ship used primarily by European states from the 16th to 18th centuries. Whether used for war or commerce, they were generally armed with the demi-culverin type of cannon.-Etymology:...
s (especially those of the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet) that wrecked off the coast during the 17th and 18th centuries. Artifact
Artifact (archaeology)
An artifact or artefact is "something made or given shape by man, such as a tool or a work of art, esp an object of archaeological interest"...
s from these ships have been recovered in the past fifty years, by both amateur and professional treasure-hunters. As recently as August 2010, a man diving in shallow water near Jupiter
Jupiter, Florida
Jupiter is a town located in Palm Beach County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 39,328. The estimate population for 2009 is 50,606. As of 2006, the population had grown to 50,028, according to the University of Florida, Bureau of Economic and Business Research....
found a gold coin that was minted in Mexico in the mid 1650s.
The Ais peoples
Present-day Treasure Coast's earliest inhabitants were the Ais people. They settled the area Little is known of the origins of the Ais, or of the affinities of their language. The Ais language has been tentatively assigned by some authors to the Muskogean language family, and by others to the Arawakan languageArawakan languages
Macro-Arawakan is a proposed language family of South America and the Caribbean based on the Arawakan languages. Sometimes the proposal is called Arawakan, in which case the central family is called Maipurean....
family, but no one really knows the true language of the Ais.
Observations on the appearance, diet and customs of the Ais at the end of the 17th Century are found in Jonathan Dickinson
Jonathan Dickinson
Jonathan Dickinson was a Quaker merchant from Port Royal, Jamaica who was shipwrecked on the southeast coast of Florida in 1696, along with his family and the other passengers and crew members of the ship....
's Journal.
The Ais were primarily foragers, hunting, fishing, and gathering for subsistence. As they were in the region of the headwaters of the St. Johns river, where it is only 10 to 15 miles from the coast, they made use of both the freshwater marshes and swamps and the saltwater coastal lagoons. Because they were able to access and abundance of foodstuffs from their immediate environment, they were able to sustain a large number of warriors and a highly developed cultural system. Turkeys, ducks, deer, raccoons, opossums, rabbits and other small game made up about 15% of their diet. At least 80% of their diet consisted of fish, reptiles and shellfish such as oysters and clams. They left behind large midden mounds of shell as well as dirt burial mounds.
Dickinson and his party were shipwrecked, and spent several weeks among the Ais in 1696. By Dickinson's account, the chief of the town of Jece, near present day Vero Beach, was paramount to all of the coastal towns from the Jaega town of Jobe (at Jupiter Inlet) in the south to approximately Cape Canaveral in the north (that is, the length of the River of Ais).
The Ais had considerable contact with Europeans by this time, even trading with the Spanish near St. Augustine
St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine is a city in the northeast section of Florida and the county seat of St. Johns County, Florida, United States. Founded in 1565 by Spanish explorer and admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, it is the oldest continuously occupied European-established city and port in the continental United...
.
Shortly after 1700 settlers in Carolina started raiding the Ais to capture slaves. By 1743, when the Spanish established a mission among them, the Ais numbers were declining due to slave raids, disease and rum. The Ais were gone from the area by 1760. A burial mound, used by the Ais tribe before they died out around 250 years ago, rises about twenty feet above the base of Old Fort Park, a peaceful place which marks the site of Fort Pierce, built during the Seminole Wars and named after the brother of a future President - Franklin Pierce.
European contact
Both Spanish and English explored this region during the late 1600 and early 1700's either by accident (trying to go to St. Augustine for trade or supplies) or by shipwreck. These European settlers were often aided by the Ais people, given food and local clothing. Eventually, they would make their way up to St. Augustine and then leave back to Europe or stay in St. Augustine.On July 31, 1715, seven days after departing from Havana, Cuba, all eleven ships of this fleet were lost in a hurricane near present day Florida. Because the fleet was carrying silver, it is also known as the 1715 Plate Fleet (plata being the Spanish word for silver). Some artifacts and even coins still wash up on Florida beaches from time to time.
Thousands of sailors perished while only some survived on lifeboats. Many ships, including pirates, took part in the initial salvage. Initially a privateer, Henry Jennings was first accused of piracy for attacking such salvage ships and claiming their salvages.
Second Seminole War
The Battle of Lake Okeechobee was one of the major battles of the Second Seminole War. It was fought between 800 troops of the 1st, 4th, and 6th Infantry Regiments and 132 Missouri Volunteers (under the command of Colonel Zachary Taylor) and between 380 and 480 Seminoles led by Billy Bowlegs, Abiaca and Alligator on December 25, 1837. The Seminole were resisting forced relocation to a reservation out west. Though both the Seminoles and Taylor's troops emerged from the battle claiming victory, Taylor was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General as a result, and his nickname of "Old Rough and Ready" came mostly due to this battle. There were a few forts built in southern part of the region, due to the U.S wanting to push the Seminoles even further into South Florida.1840's to early 1900's
After the Second Seminole War ended in 1842, Florida became the land of opportunity. With the new Armed Occupation Act, a head of a family could homestead up to 160 acres of land south of Cedar Key and Palatka. Criteria for the land specified the settler must erect a structure and live in it for at least five years, could not be within two miles of a military post, put at least five acres of land under cultivation and be able to bear arms and defend the land against the Seminoles. Most of the original settlers to the Treasure Coast, settled here under a claim for this act. However, an Indian scare in 1849 led many of these original colonists to abandon their claim. The group of original settlersknown as the Indian River Colony was the first to try their luck with the pineapple crop.
Also, many of the Treasure Coast's areas were settled by people who wanted to make a substantial profit off of snook, redfish, speckled sea trout, sheephead, flounder, tarpon, and sand perch, sailfish, dolphin, kingfish, permit, grouper, amberjack, cobia, and snapper. All of these catches further made the region famous for fishing, and thus the incorporation of many coastal towns in the region were under way from the late 1800's to early 1900's.
1900's
The land and real estate boom of the 1920's and 1950's made this region for families, retiree's and future businesses. Most of the towns and cities were mainly fishing villages before the turn of the century. What was the populace in the 100,000 or so for the entire region nearly doubled by the end of the century. Many citrus growers came here to develop what is now known as the Indian River Citrus strain of citrus fruits, which is very popular in the U.S. Many tourism, medical and technological (especially in the late 1980's to 1990's) sprung into existence.21st Century
The region has seen substantial growth from all over Florida, the U.S and the world in the past 11 years. Port St. Lucie (at #4) remains one of the country's top growing cities. Sebastian remains one of Florida's top growing cities in the first decade of the 21st century. Many nontraditional (not related to government, agriculture, fishing, tourism or ecology) businesses have flocked here to establish this region into a more high tech area, such as Digital Domain in Port. St. Lucie under Wymcrest Holdings (an animation studio made famous in California). Biotechnology is an emerging field in Florida, and especially within the Treasure Coast, creating more jobs and wealth. It would also create more revenue for the state and lower the unemployment rate.Geography
All of the Treasure coast is shielded from the Atlantic Ocean by narrow sandbars and barrier islands that protect the shallow lagoons, rivers, and bays. Immediately inland, pine and palmetto flatlands are abundantly found. Numbers of Lakes and rivers run through the Treasure Coast, especially the famous Indian RiverIndian River
-In Canada:*Indian River , several rivers*Indian River , a tributary of the Yukon River*Indian River , enters Indian Arm to the north of North Vancouver-In the United States:*Indian River *Indian River...
which is a part of the Indian River Lagoon
Indian River Lagoon
The Indian River Lagoon is a grouping of three lagoons: Mosquito Lagoon, Banana River, and the Indian River, on the Atlantic Coast of Florida. It was originally named Rio de Ais after the Ais Indian tribe, who lived along the east coast of Florida....
system. At certain seasons of the year, bridges have tended to impede the flow of red drift algae, resulting in a odor of hydrogen sulfide in the area.
The Indian River Lagoon is North America’s most diverse estuary with more than 2,200 different species of animals and 2,100 species of plants.
The Lagoon varies in width from .5 to 5 miles (0.80 to 8.0 km) and averages 3 feet (0.91 m) in depth. It serves as a spawning and nursery ground for many different species of oceanic and lagoon fish and shellfish. The lagoon also has one of the most diverse bird populations anywhere in America. Nearly 1/3 of the nation’s manatee population lives here or migrates through the Lagoon seasonally. In addition, its ocean beaches provide one of the densest sea turtle nesting areas found in the Western Hemisphere.
Climate
The climate in northern and central part of the region is humid subtropical and the southern part a true tropical climate. There is a defined rainy season from June through September, which are the months most at risk of landfalling tropical cyclones. The average amount of rain fall in the region is between 50 to 60 inches per year. Thunderstorms, through lightning, lead to several deaths per year statewide. Florida is one of the most tornado-prone states in the United States.Between October and May, fronts regularly sweep through the state which keeps conditions dry, particularly over the peninsula.Due to the lack of the secondary maximum across the peninsula, a distinct dry season is seen in the averages from winter through spring, causing brush fires to become more common.
During the summer months, the average wind pattern implies a surface ridge axis normally lies across central Florida, with easterly winds from Tampa southward and southwest winds across northern Florida, once Orlando is not considered for the distribution.
Tropical cyclones have affected Florida in every month of the year but January and March. Nearly one-third of the cyclones affected the state in September, and nearly three-fourths of the storms affected the state between August and October, which coincides with the peak of the hurricane season. During the 2004 Hurricane season, a number of storms thrashed the region, costing billions of dollars worth of cleanup efforts.
The region, as with most of Florida receives between 2,800 and 3,200 hours of sunlight annually.
Recreation
Several Florida State ParksFlorida State Parks
The Florida State Parks encompass the majority of the lands that fall under the authority of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. There are 160 such entities, including nature reserves, recreation areas, and historic sites, which can be found in every corner of the state...
are located in the Treasure Coast:
- Avalon State ParkAvalon State ParkAvalon State Park is a Florida State Park, located on North Hutchinson Island, 4 miles north of Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, along A1A.-External links:* at * at * at...
is located in north Stuart. This park has over a mile of undeveloped beach front. Dune Crossovers protect the dune ecosystem. Loggerhead, Atlantic green and leatherback turtles nest on the beach during the spring and summer. Visitors can swim, snorkel, fish, sunbath or even eat at sheltered picnic tables overlooking the beach. - Jonathan Dickinson State ParkJonathan Dickinson State ParkJonathan Dickinson State Park is a Florida State Park and historic site located in Martin County, Florida, between Hobe Sound and Tequesta. The park includes a variety of natural communities, such as sand pine scrub, pine flatwoods, mangroves, and river swamps. The Loxahatchee River, which was...
is located south of Stuart. The Loxahatchee RiverLoxahatchee RiverThe Loxahatchee River The Loxahatchee River The Loxahatchee River (Seminole for river of turtles is a 7.6 mile river near the southeast coast of Florida. It is a National Wild and Scenic River, one of only two in the state, and received its federal designation on May 17, 1985. The 1930s pioneer...
, Florida's first federally designated Wild and Scenic River, runs through the park. Visitors can enjoy paved and off-road biking, equestrian, and hiking trails as well as boating, canoeing, and kayaking along the river. - Sebastian Inlet State ParkSebastian Inlet State ParkSebastian Inlet State Park is a Florida State Park located 10 miles south of Melbourne Beach and 6 miles north of Vero Beach, Florida. The park lies on both sides of the Sebastian Inlet, which forms the boundary between Brevard and Indian River counties. The land for the park was acquired by the...
is located in Sebastian. The park is known for its surfing competitions; Kelly SlaterKelly SlaterRobert Kelly Slater is an American professional surfer known for his competitive prowess and style. He has been crowned ASP World Champion a record 11 times, including 5 consecutive titles from 1994–98. He is the youngest and the oldest to win the title...
learned how to surf here. The Hobgoods also made the surfing scene popular here. The McLarty Treasure Museum features the history of the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet; the Sebastian Fishing Museum tells the history of the area's fishing industry. Visitors can relax with a stroll down the mile-long Hammock Trail. Waterfront pavilions and picnic areas are great for family outings. Full-facility campsites and a boat ramp are available.
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge is a United States National Wildlife Refuge located just off the western coast of Orchid Island in the Indian River Lagoon east of Sebastian, Florida. The refuge consists of a island that includes an additional of surrounding water and is located off the...
, a federally-protected National Wildlife Refuge
National Wildlife Refuge
National Wildlife Refuge is a designation for certain protected areas of the United States managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The National Wildlife Refuge System is the world's premiere system of public lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife and plants...
, is also located on the Treasure Coast. In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States . He is noted for his exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and his leadership of the Progressive Movement, as well as his "cowboy" persona and robust masculinity...
designated the area as the nation's first National Wildlife Refuge in order protect brown pelican
Brown Pelican
The Brown Pelican is the smallest of the eight species of pelican, although it is a large bird in nearly every other regard. It is in length, weighs from and has a wingspan from .-Range and habits:...
s and other native birds nesting on the island. It started out as a 5.6 acre protection area, but since spread to 5,375 acres due to the efforts of concerned citizens. In 1963, Pelican Island was designated a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
and Sebastian hosted a commemoration ceremony. Various dignitaries attended to honor the nation's first wildlife refuge and its first warden, Paul Kroegel. After this, the Indian River Preservation League quietly disbanded and another organization, the Pelican Island Audubon Society, was formed to become the conservation voice of Indian River County. There are over 100 bird species in the refuge.
Culture
Treasure Coasters are known for being treasure hunters, considering there is a long standing tradition that has been apparent for a few hundred years concerning the treasure fleets over the years. You can often see people scouring the beach with metal detectors seeking treasure, especially after a large storms roll through the area.Events
Various events, including fine art shows, nature events and food festivals, are held throughout the year in the region:- Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival: Annual festival held in January in FellsmereFellsmere, FloridaFellsmere is a city in Indian River County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,813 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 4,658...
. Thousands attend each year, and the event has been featured in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most frog legs consumed at a festival. - Under the Oaks Fine Arts & Crafts Festival: Annual festival held in March and presented by the Vero Beach Art Club. Held under live oakLive oakLive oak , also known as the southern live oak, is a normally evergreen oak tree native to the southeastern United States...
s in the Riverside Park in Vero Beach next to the Vero Beach Museum of Art in March, the festival is three days long. Over 200 artists are invited to participate each year with awards presented in eight categories. - Pelican Island Wildlife Festival: Every March the Pelican Island Preservation Society hosts a wildlife festival at Sebastian's Riverview Park, in honor of the first America's First National Wildlife Refuge, Pelican Island. This event features displays of wildlife in Florida and is held in conjunction with the City of Sebastian and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
- Grant BBQ Fest: Grant Bar-B-Que Fest held in September in Grant, FL and features competitions in all types of barbecue including Chicken, Pork Ribs, pork and beef brisket. The contest is the Florida Barbecue Association, Florida State Championship for 2010.
Education
Several colleges and universities as well as other educational institutions are located in the area:- Indian River Research and Education Center: Opened in 1947 as a research branch of University of FloridaUniversity of FloridaThe University of Florida is an American public land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant research university located on a campus in Gainesville, Florida. The university traces its historical origins to 1853, and has operated continuously on its present Gainesville campus since September 1906...
, this is one of the Research and Education Centers are situated throughout the state. The Institute of Food and Agricultural SciencesInstitute of Food and Agricultural SciencesThe University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is a federal-state-county partnership dedicated to developing knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences, and enhancing and sustaining the quality of human life by making that information...
(IFAS) specializes in agricultural research, extensionAgricultural extensionAgricultural extension was once known as the application of scientific research and new knowledge to agricultural practices through farmer education...
and education. - Indian River State College - Public community collegeCommunity collegeA community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries.-Australia:Community colleges carry on the tradition of adult education, which was established in Australia around mid 19th century when evening classes were held to help adults...
that serves the entire Treasure Coast. Until June 2007, the college was a two-year institution, but in August 2007, it began a transition into a four-year institution. Nine bachelor's degreeBachelor's degreeA bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
programs are currently offered been in middle and secondary school teacher education in math and science, exceptional student education, nursingNursingNursing is a healthcare profession focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life from conception to death....
, organizational management, public safety administration and healthcare management. The Kight Center for Emerging Technologies is #1 in technology in the nation for mid-size colleges. This designation was awarded by the American Association of Community Colleges and the Center for Digital Education for 2005, 2006, and 2007. - Florida Atlantic UniversityFlorida Atlantic UniversityFlorida Atlantic University, also referred to as FAU or Florida Atlantic, is a public, coeducational, research university located in , United States. The university has six satellite campuses located in the Florida cities of Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Jupiter, Port St. Lucie, and in Fort...
Treasure Coast Campus - The university is based on Boca Raton to the south, and its Treasure Coast Campus, one of six satellite campuses, is based in Port St. Lucie. - Barry UniversityBarry UniversityBarry University is a private, Catholic university, which was founded in 1940 in Miami Shores, Florida, a suburb north of Downtown Miami. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami....
(branch campus) - Keiser UniversityKeiser UniversityKeiser University is a private university that provides educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels in traditional and online delivery formats...
(branch campus, private for-profitFor-Profit SchoolFor-profit education refers to educational institutions operated by private, profit-seeking businesses....
)
Sports
The St. Lucie MetsSt. Lucie Mets
The St. Lucie Mets are a minor league baseball team based in Port St. Lucie, Florida.The team, which plays in the Florida State League, is the High-A affiliate of the New York Mets major-league club.The team plays at Digital Domain Park...
, a High-A minor league baseball
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
team affiliated with the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
, are based at Digital Domain Park in Port St. Lucie. The park opened in 1988 and seats 7,347 fans. The team has won the Florida State League Championship five times (1988, 1996, 1998, 2003, and 2006). Ike Davis
Ike Davis
Isaac Benjamin "Ike" Davis is a Major League Baseball first baseman for the New York Mets. He and his father Ron Davis, who pitched in the majors for 11 years, are the 197th father-son combination to have both played in the major leagues.He led his high school team to three straight Arizona state...
, who played for the St. Lucie Mets in 2009, is now the first baseman for the parent New York Mets.
The now defunct Vero Beach Dodgers were affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
, who become the Vero Beach Devil Rays
Vero Beach Devil Rays
The Vero Beach Devil Rays, originally the Vero Beach Dodgers, were a minor league baseball team based in Vero Beach, Florida. They played in the Class A-Advanced Florida State League from 1980–2008, at which point they relocated to Port Charlotte, Florida as the Charlotte Stone Crabs...
in 2006 and in 2008 moved their spring training
Spring training
In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring training allows new players to try out for roster and position spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior to competitive play...
location to Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
. On August 25, 2008, it was announced that the Vero Beach franchise was sold to Ripken Baseball, which resulted in a relocation of the franchise to Port Charlotte, Florida
Port Charlotte, Florida
Port Charlotte is a census-designated place in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. The population was 46,451 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Punta Gorda Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
to become the Charlotte Stone Crabs
Charlotte Stone Crabs
The Charlotte Stone Crabs are a minor league baseball team based in Port Charlotte, Florida. The team are currently members of the Florida State League and are the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball team....
.
The Treasure Coast Bucs is one of 20 amateur football teams of the Southeast Football League
Southeast Football League
The Southeast Football League is an organized adult amateur American football league. The SEFL is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and began the 2011 season with thirteen member teams from around the state of Florida....
, a Central and South Florida-based amateur league. Its name and logo is based on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
and its home city is Fort Pierce
Fort Pierce, Florida
Fort Pierce, also spelled Ft. Pierce, is a city in St. Lucie County, Florida, USA. It is known as The Sunrise City. The population was 37,959 at the 2004 census. As of 2008, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 41,000. It is the county seat of St. Lucie County.Fort Pierce is part...
. Games are played from early February to late April.
The Treasure Coast Galleons is a professional soccer team a part of the FESL (Florida Elite Soccer League, which can match up against international teams as well as professional teams). They were formed in 2006 and went on to win the 2007 FESL Champions. They have yet to win another championship, but in the 2011 season, standings are unknown as of now.
Economy
The area is known for its Indian RiverIndian River
-In Canada:*Indian River , several rivers*Indian River , a tributary of the Yukon River*Indian River , enters Indian Arm to the north of North Vancouver-In the United States:*Indian River *Indian River...
oranges
Orange (fruit)
An orange—specifically, the sweet orange—is the citrus Citrus × sinensis and its fruit. It is the most commonly grown tree fruit in the world....
The state has some 561,324 acres of orange groves, the most in the country; about one-third of that acreage is located on the Treasure Coast. From the early 20th century onward, the region underwent a long period of urbanization. In the mid-to-late 20th century, agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the...
became less dominant as education, health services, government and in the 21st century high technology (including computer engineering, computer animation, and computer manufacturing) grew in importance. Agriculture and the fishing industry still plays an essential role in the region, but not as much as previous decades.
Export
Export
The term export is derived from the conceptual meaning as to ship the goods and services out of the port of a country. The seller of such goods and services is referred to as an "exporter" who is based in the country of export whereas the overseas based buyer is referred to as an "importer"...
s consist of mainly citrus
Citrus
Citrus is a common term and genus of flowering plants in the rue family, Rutaceae. Citrus is believed to have originated in the part of Southeast Asia bordered by Northeastern India, Myanmar and the Yunnan province of China...
, fish (more than 20 species are harvested), beef
Beef
Beef is the culinary name for meat from bovines, especially domestic cattle. Beef can be harvested from cows, bulls, heifers or steers. It is one of the principal meats used in the cuisine of the Middle East , Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Europe and the United States, and is also important in...
, computer machinery, and other goods. The service industry, including tourism
Tourism
Tourism is travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes. The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people "traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes".Tourism has become a...
, education, financial and insurance services, and architectural, building, and construction services are also important
Wealth
The Treasure Coast as home to a significant number of wealthy inhabitants. Jupiter IslandJupiter Island
Jupiter Island is a barrier island on the coast of Martinand Palm Beach counties, Florida. It is bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the north by the St. Lucie Inlet, on the west by the Indian River, and on the south by the Jupiter Inlet...
has the second-highest per capita income
Highest-income places in the United States
-100 highest-income places with at least 1,000 households:This is a list of the 100 richest places in the United States with at least 1,000 households. This is the most common list used for referring to the richest communities in the country, as it eliminates any places with insignificant populations...
in the country.
Among Florida's 67 counties, Martin County has the second-highest per capita income
Florida locations by per capita income
Florida has the eighteenth highest per capita income in the United States of America, at $21,557 . Its personal per capita income is $30,446 .-Florida Counties Ranked by Per Capita Income:...
, Indian River the sixth-highest, and St. Lucie the 26th-highest.
Notable Places
There are a number of historic places on the Treasure Coast, some spanning from the 1600's all the way to the early 1900's. Below is just a sample of the historic landmarks dotting the Treasure Coast.The historic Jensen Beach Arch, which once marked the dividing line between Jensen and Stuart. It is located in Jensen Beach.
The Old Indian River County Courthouse is a historic courthouse in Vero Beach, Florida. The structure was built by James T. Vocelle after he sought federal funding during 1933 and 1934 from the Public Works Administration to build the newly formed county a courthouse which was built in 1936 and completed the year after.
Burn Brae Plantation--Krueger House was built in the later part of the 1870's.
Old Fort Pierce Park was a military installation constructed by the U.S. Army in 1838 with the purpose of being a main supply depot for the army during the Second Seminole War. The modern town of Fort Pierce derives its name from this installation.
The Sunrise Theatre is a historic theater in Fort Pierce. The theatre earned its reputation for becoming the cultural center of the city of Fort Pierce as well as being the greatest and biggest cultural institution in Florida at the time. The theater closed in 1983 after it had fallen into disrepair. It later reopened in 1999 after a $750,000 grant was awarded to renovate and restore the structure to its former condition.
The Survivors' and Salvagers’ Camp - 1715 Fleet is a historic site in Orchid Island. Survivors of the destroyed 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet established a camp at this location while awaiting rescue.
Media
The region is served by Scripps Treasure Coast NewspapersScripps Treasure Coast Newspapers
The Treasure Coast Newspapers serve residents in five counties located along the Treasure Coast and The Gold Coast of southeast Florida, one of the wealthiest markets in the country. They are owned by the E. W...
, the Jupiter Courier, and the Sebastian Sun.
Television local news stations include:
- WPBF 25WPBFWPBF is the ABC-affiliated television station for the Gold and Treasure Coasts of South Florida. Licensed to Tequesta, it broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 16 from a transmitter in Palm City southwest of I-95. Owned by Hearst Television, the station has studios on RCA...
(ABC affiliate) - WFLX Fox 29WFLXWFLX is the Fox-affiliated television station for the Gold and Treasure Coasts of South Florida. Licensed to West Palm Beach, the station broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 28 from a transmitter in Lake Worth west of US 441/SR 7. The station can also be seen on Comcast...
(Fox affiliate) - WXEL-TVWXEL-TVWXEL-TV is the Public Broadcasting Service member public televisionstation serving South Florida, and is licensed to West Palm Beach. WXEL is owned by Barry University, a Catholic university based in Miami; despite the Catholic-based ownership, WXEL shows no religious programming...
(PBSPublic Broadcasting ServiceThe Public Broadcasting Service is an American non-profit public broadcasting television network with 354 member TV stations in the United States which hold collective ownership. Its headquarters is in Arlington, Virginia....
member station) - WPTV-TV NewsChannel 5 (NBC affiliate)
- WPEC CBS 12WPECWPEC is the CBS-affiliated television station for the Gold and Treasure Coasts of South Florida. Licensed to West Palm Beach, it broadcasts a high definition digital signal on VHF channel 13 from a transmitter in Lake Worth along U.S. 441/SR 7. The station is the flagship of Freedom Communications...
(CBS affiliate; also has the "Mi Pueblo TV" Spanish-language digital station)
Major cities
A list of major cities in the Treasure Coast and their estimated 2004 population:- Port St. LuciePort St. Lucie, FloridaPort St. Lucie is a city in St. Lucie County, Florida, United States. The population of Port St. Lucie was 88,769 at the 2000 census but grew rapidly during the 2000s. In 2009 the State of Florida estimated the City's population at 155,251. Port St. Lucie forms part of a metropolitan area called...
(141,000) - Fort PierceFort Pierce, FloridaFort Pierce, also spelled Ft. Pierce, is a city in St. Lucie County, Florida, USA. It is known as The Sunrise City. The population was 37,959 at the 2004 census. As of 2008, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 41,000. It is the county seat of St. Lucie County.Fort Pierce is part...
(37,959) - Palm CityPalm City, FloridaPalm City is a census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States. The population was 20,097 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Port St...
(20,097) (2000 census) - SebastianSebastian, FloridaSebastian is a city in Indian River County, in the Treasure Coast region of Florida, United States. The population was 16,181 at the 2000 census. In 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 18,671. As of 2010, the population recorded by the U.S...
(18,671) - Vero BeachVero Beach, FloridaVero Beach is a city in Indian River County, Florida, USA. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 16,939. It is the county seat of Indian River County...
(17,209) - StuartStuart, FloridaStuart is the only incorporated city of Martin County, Florida, on Florida's Treasure Coast. The population was 14,633 at the 2000 census. As of 2007, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 15,964....
(15,728) - Hobe SoundHobe Sound, FloridaHobe Sound is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States. The population was 11,376 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Port St. Lucie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography and climate:...
(11,376) (2000 census) - Jensen BeachJensen Beach, FloridaJensen Beach is a census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States. The population was 11,100 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Port St...
(11,100) (2000 census)
Transportation
Interstate 95Interstate 95Interstate 95 is the main highway on the East Coast of the United States, running parallel to the Atlantic Ocean from Maine to Florida and serving some of the most populated urban areas in the country, including Boston, Providence, New Haven, New York City, Newark, Philadelphia, Baltimore,...
, which runs along the East CoastEast Coast of the United StatesThe East Coast of the United States, also known as the Eastern Seaboard, refers to the easternmost coastal states in the United States, which touch the Atlantic Ocean and stretch up to Canada. The term includes the U.S...
, enters the Treasure Coast at Hobe Sound and runs in a general northern direction along the Atlantic OceanAtlantic OceanThe Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions. With a total area of about , it covers approximately 20% of the Earth's surface and about 26% of its water surface area...
, eventually heading through SebastianSebastianSaint Sebastian was a Christian saint and martyr, who is said to have been killed during the Roman emperor Diocletian's persecution of Christians. He is commonly depicted in art and literature tied to a post and shot with arrows...
into Brevard County and the Space CoastSpace CoastThe Space Coast is a region in the U.S. state of Florida around Kennedy Space Center , where NASA launched space shuttles until the last one on July 8th, 2011 at 11:29am; and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, site of unmanned civilian and military space launches...
.
U.S. Route 1U.S. Route 1U.S. Route 1 is a major north–south U.S. Highway that serves the East Coast of the United States. It runs 2,377 miles from Fort Kent, Maine at the Canadian border south to Key West, Florida. U.S. 1 generally parallels Interstate 95, though it is significantly farther west between...
is a major north–south U.S. Highway that serves the East Coast of the United States. U.S. 1 parallels Interstate 95 on the Treasure Coast.
Florida State Road A1AFlorida State Road A1AState Road A1A is a Florida State Road that runs mostly along the Atlantic Ocean, with sections from Key West at the southern tip of Florida, to Callahan, just south of Georgia. It is the main road through most oceanfront towns. SR A1A is designated the A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Highway, a...
: Florida State Road that runs mostly along the Atlantic Ocean from Key WestKey WestKey West is an island in the Straits of Florida on the North American continent at the southernmost tip of the Florida Keys. Key West is home to the southernmost point in the Continental United States; the island is about from Cuba....
at the southern tip of Florida to CallahanCallahan, FloridaCallahan is a town in Nassau County, Florida, United States, adjacent to Downtown Jacksonville. The population was 962 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Callahan is located at ....
, just south of Georgia. It enters the Treasure Coast through Jupiter IslandJupiter IslandJupiter Island is a barrier island on the coast of Martinand Palm Beach counties, Florida. It is bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the north by the St. Lucie Inlet, on the west by the Indian River, and on the south by the Jupiter Inlet...
and exits through North BeachNorth BeachNorth Beach may refer to a number of places in the world:United States*North Beach, San Francisco*North Beach, Florida, a census-designated place in Indian River County*North Beach, Miami Beach, the northern section of the city of Miami Beach, Florida...
in Indian River County.
Florida's TurnpikeFlorida's TurnpikeFlorida's Turnpike , designated as the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, and originally known as the Sunshine State Parkway is a north–south toll road that runs through 11 counties in the Florida peninsula, from U.S...
: State toll roadToll roadA toll road is a privately or publicly built road for which a driver pays a toll for use. Structures for which tolls are charged include toll bridges and toll tunnels. Non-toll roads are financed using other sources of revenue, most typically fuel tax or general tax funds...
. It runs through Martin County in Stuart . In St. Lucie County, it runs through Becker Road, Port Saint Lucie Boulevard in Port St. Lucie . It runs through Fort Pierce to Vero Beach through .
Further Reading
- Sharon Lloyd Spence. Florida's Palm Beaches & the Treasure Coast. Hunter Publishing, 2007. ISBN 1-58843-831-7
- Rand McNally. Champion Map Space and Treasure Coast Cities. 2010. A guide to the Space and Treasure Coast cities. ISBN 0-528-88232-5
- Sandra Henderson Thurlow. Sewall's Point: the history of a peninsular community on Florida's Treasure Coast. 1992. ISBN 0-9630788-0-1
- William E. McGoun. Southeast Florida Pioneers: The Palm and Treasure Coasts. A resource relating the history of the region. 1998. ISBN 1-56164-157-X