City Council waives fees, permit procedures for holiday sales banners

Nov. 26, 2008

Businesses looking to improve their bottom line this holiday season are getting a little help from the Port St. Lucie City Council, which on Monday suspended the permitting process and fees for temporary promotional banners outside local business establishments. Read more.

2008 Festival of Lights to be held at Civic Center

Nov. 26, 2008

Port St. Lucie’s annual Festival of Lights will take place for the first time at the city’s brand-new Civic Center, on Saturday, Dec. 6 beginning at noon and ending with a fabulous fireworks display in the evening, all to ring in the holiday season with fun for kids of all ages. Read more.

Tree Lighting Ceremony to take place at Civic Center this year

Nov. 26, 2008

On Thursday, Dec. 4, beginning at 6 p.m., the Civic Center will be brighter than ever when the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place at this new location. Come see Santa arrive and usher in the holiday season.Read more.

Sign up now for kids to get a personal call from Santa

Nov. 26, 2008

The City of Port St. Lucie Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the annual “Santa's Calling” program again this year, and parents are asked to register in time to ensure each child gets a call. Read more.

Civic Center ribbon-cutting ceremony kicks off grand opening celebrations events

Nov. 24, 2008

The highly-anticipated grand opening celebrations for the Port St. Lucie Civic Center will be launched on Monday, Dec. 1, when local dignitaries officiate at the center's ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m.  Mayor Patricia Christensen and City Council members will do the ribbon-cutting honors. Read more.

Neighborhood Stabilization Plan Workshop and review of amendment to CDBG action plan meeting held Nov. 17

Nov. 18, 2008

The Port St. Lucie City Council unanimously approved the Neighborhood Stabilization Program substantial amendment to the Community Development Block Grant action plan at a public workshop on Monday. The meeting was held to discuss the city’s proposed plans for utilizing $13.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). View the city’s amendment. The funds will be used to purchase foreclosed or abandoned homes under HUD’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Read more.

Public hearing on CDBG annual performance reports

Nov. 14, 2008

The City of Port St. Lucie will hold a public hearing on Monday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. on the 2007/2008 Community Development Block Grant Annual Performance Reports. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers located in City Hall, Building A, 121 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd, and will take place during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Read more.

City gets $50,000 grant to plant trees along CRA's Woodstork Trail

Nov. 14, 2008

The city's Community Redevelopment Area is about to get $50,000 worth of new trees, thanks to a recent grant from St. Lucie County that will be used to improve the tree canopy along the Woodstork Trail in East Lake Village and in other public areas of the city. Read more.

Port St. Lucie Civic Center announces grand opening celebrations

Nov. 14, 2008

December is a month of celebrations and surprises, and Port St. Lucie residents will find a multitude of both at the grand opening celebrations of the city’s new Civic Center. Located at 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place on the southeast corner of U.S. 1 and Walton Road, the Civic Center is the crown jewel of Port St. Lucie’s new downtown development. Read more.

December to sparkle with many holiday events

Nov. 13, 2008

The holiday season will be celebrated throughout the City of Port St. Lucie with a multitude of events sure to lighten the hearts of young and old. See a complete listing of all the holiday events. The festivities will take place at the Port St. Lucie Community Center or at the brand-new Civic Center. Read more.

City’s Finance Department wins excellence award for 17th straight year

Nov. 12, 2008

The City of Port St. Lucie’s Finance Department was recognized recently for excellence and professionalism in the way the department accounts for public money with its Comprehensive annual Financial Report. Read more.

New city fitness center offering special rates to public

Nov. 7, 2008

With the grand opening of the City of Port St. Lucie’s Civic Center scheduled for Dec. 1, the Parks and Recreation Department is offering discounted memberships at the 3,000-square foot fitness center, which features state-of-the-art conditioning equipment, a gymnasium, indoor racquetball courts and a variety of recreational programs for people of all ages. Read more.

Police Department taking applications for next Citizens’ Academy

Nov. 7, 2008

The Port St. Lucie Police Department will begin its 2009 annual Citizens Police Academy in January, and anyone interested in learning about the role police officers or about how the department works is invited to apply. The academy does not lead to employment or certification as a police officer, but it offers an excellent opportunity to learn about law enforcement. Read more.