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City Of Fort Pierce

100 North US 1
772-460-2200

As one of the oldest communities on the east coast of Florida, Fort Pierce has borne witness to the changing tides of history - as well as the changing tides of the Atlantic Ocean - for over 104 years. The days of one-room log houses and quiet river commerce has given way to diverse possibilities as the city has grown to over 41,000 residents, but the echoes of the rural past can still be felt in the peaceful quality of the lives our residents lead just a short distance from the hustle and bustle of both West Palm Beach and Orlando. Ours is a diverse yet neighborly community, embracing both the richness of our heritage and the promise of the future in St. Lucie County Downtown, within sight of the timeless waters of the Indian River Lagoon, affords our residents contemporary shopping, dining and a range of entertainment and activities.

Modern educational and research facilities, like top-ranked Indian River Community College, the $6 million Smithsonian Institution Research Center, the Manatee Observation and Education Center and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, live in harmony with the completely renovated 1925 City Hall and the current restoration of the historic, 1,200 seat Sunrise Theatre, which will serve as a regional performing arts center.

The community's vision for the future captures our rich, colorful history and blends it - beautifully - into the spirit of modern life.

Recent News

City Of Fort Pierce - March 2023 City Manager's Report is Now Available

Good afternoon, Sunrise City! The March 2023 City Manager's Report is now available at the following link: https://cityoffortpierce.com/559/City-Managers-Report This report provides a monthly overview that includes information from City…

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City Of Fort Pierce News : A New Way To Get Around Fort Pierce Is Free,On-Demand, And 100% Electric

March 6th, 2023 (Ft. Pierce, FL) – Beginning March 9th, there is a new and eco-friendly way to get around Ft. Pierce, FL. In partnership between the City of Ft. Pierce and the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency, announce the launch of…

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City of Fort Pierce Announces the Public Service Agency Grant Program

City of Fort Pierce Announces the Public Service Agency Grant Program The City of Fort Pierce’s Grants Division announces the availability of $50,000 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The…

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City Of Fort Pierce News - City of Fort Pierce Partners with Florida Rural Legal Services Monthly Housing Workshops

City of Fort Pierce Partners with Florida Rural Legal Services Monthly Housing Workshops The City of Fort Pierce Grants Administration Division is partnering with Florida Rural Legal Services to present Housing Workshops and continue the…

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City Of 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…

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City Of Fort Pierce - Redevelopment Agency Seeks Applications For CRA Board

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency is seeking an individual to serve on the Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board. The purpose and function of the CRA Advisory Committee is to study, review and provide recommendations, guidance, and…

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City Of Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency Seeks Applications For CRA Board

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency is seeking an individual to serve on the Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board. The purpose and function of the CRA Advisory Committee is to study, review and provide recommendations, guidance and…

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City Of Fort Pierce - Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency Expands Paint Program

Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency Expands Paint Program to Entire FPRA District The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) Paint Program is being expanded to include the entire FPRA District. The purpose of this initiative is to revitalize and…

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The City Of Fort Pierce And Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) List Surplus Property For Sale

The restoration of Fort Pierce’s neighborhoods is a key strategy to revitalizing the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Area (FPRA) and City of Fort Pierce as a whole. One way to accomplish this goal is to dispose of surplus property owned by the…

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City Of Fort Pierce News City Of Fort Pierce Hosts 6th Annual Highwaymen Heritage Trail And Art Show

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 held Saturday, February 18 from 10:00 AM-to 4:00 PM at Moore’s Creek…

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City Of Fort Pierce News Arbor Day Foundation Names Fort Pierce 2022 Tree City Usa

LINCOLN, Nebraska (12/13/2022) - Fort Pierce was named a 2022 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. Fort Pierce achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four…

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City Of Fort Pierce News - City of Fort Pierce Statement Concerning MLK Event Incident

City of Fort Pierce Statement Concerning MLK Event Incident The City of Fort Pierce extends its thoughts and prayers to the families that were impacted by the shooting incident which took place during an event at Lincoln Park Regional Park at 1306…

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City Of Fort Pierce Seek Volunteers For Parks Advisory Committee

The Fort Pierce City Commission is seeking individuals to serve on the Parks Advisory Committee. The Committee is an advisory committee that will provide input to the City Commission on parks-related activities, recommend policies related to parks…

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City Of Fort Pierce News - January 2023 City Manager's Report is Now Available

January 2023 City Manager's Report is Now Available Good morning, Sunrise City! The January 2023 City Manager's Report is now available at the following link: https://cityoffortpierce.com/559/City-Managers-Report This report provides a…

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City Of Fort Pierce News : City of Fort Pierce Opens New Pickleball Courts at Jaycee Park

Over the last few years, pickleball has grown in popularity, not just in Fort Pierce, but across the country. In 2021, pickleball soared to new heights and grew to 4.8 million players across the United States, according to the Sports and Fitness…

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City Of Fort Pierce News - City of Fort Pierce Seeks Small Business Poll Input

The City of Fort Pierce Seeks Small Business Poll Input The City of Fort Pierce Economic Development Division releases new Small Business Development poll to gauge the state of the small business community within the city. The purpose of the program…

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City Of Fort Pierce : Holiday Happenings in Fort Pierce

Holiday Happenings in Fort Pierce Fort Pierce is breathtaking during the holidays, especially during the month of December. The Public Works Department does the utmost to decorate the city streets and ready the palm trees in Marina Square,…

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City Of Fort Pierce News : Holiday Happenings in Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce is breathtaking during the holidays, especially during the month of December. The Public Works Department does the utmost to decorate the city streets and ready the palm trees in Marina Square, wrapping them in over 100,000 strands of…

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City Of Fort Pierce Extends FPRA Targeted Corridor Paint Program

The City of Fort Pierce has extended the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) Targeted Corridor Paint Program to include US Highway 1 (between Georgia Avenue and Avenue O). The purpose of this program is to brighten up and transform the US…

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City Of Fort Pierce Extends FPRA Targeted Corridor Paint Program

The City of Fort Pierce has extended the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) Targeted Corridor Paint Program to include US Highway 1 (between Georgia Avenue and Avenue O). The purpose of this program is to brighten up and transform the US…

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City Of Fort Pierce Public Works Department Hosts Community Cleanup

The City of Fort Pierce Public Works Department is excited to announce its next Community Cleanup on Saturday, November 19, 2022. This is a citywide event and individuals, families, and organizations are encouraged to join! Participants get to…

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The FPRA Targeted Corridor Paint Program For Orange Avenue Is Still Open

The City of Fort Pierce is pleased to announce the launch of the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) Targeted Corridor Paint Program for Orange Avenue. The Targeted Corridor Paint Program offers financial assistance in the form of a reimbursable…

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Debris Removal Post Hurricane Ian - City of Fort Pierce

A message from the City's Solid Waste Divison of Public Works: The City of Fort Pierce understands residents are eager to clean up their yards and property after Hurricane Ian. To help expedite the collection process, residents are asked to please…

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The City of Fort Pierce Celebrates City Government Week - My FortPierce.

The City of Fort Pierce Celebrates City Government Week: “My Fort Pierce.” The City of Fort Pierce will celebrate Florida City Government Week-themed, "My Fort Pierce.” the week of October 17 and 23, by hosting a week-long photo…

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City Of Fort Pierce News : The City of Fort Pierce Celebrates City Government Week: 'My Fort Pierce.'

The City of Fort Pierce Celebrates City Government Week: “My Fort Pierce.” The City of Fort Pierce will celebrate Florida City Government Week-themed, "My Fort Pierce.” the week of October 17 and 23, by hosting a week-long photo…

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City Of Fort Pierce Manager's Report - October 14, 2022

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City of Fort Pierce Animal Adoption Center Opens to the Public

The City of Fort Pierce announces the opening of the Fort Pierce Animal Adoption Center, located at 100 Savannah Road in Fort Pierce, offering new services and hours of operation to the public. Calling all animal lovers, the Fort Pierce Animal…

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City of Fort Pierce : Reopens Utility Bill Assistance to Residents

The City of Fort Pierce is reopening the utility bill assistance for a limited time to provide utility relief for residents who live in the City of Fort Pierce and are impacted by the recent increased cost of utilities. The program will be open…

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City of Fort Pierce Opens the Residential Rehabilitation Program

The City of Fort Pierce’s Grants Administration announces the availability of $400,000 for State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) funds for the Residential Rehabilitation Program. The Residential Rehabilitation Program applications will…

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Brightline To Begin Testing At 110 Mph Through Martin And St. Lucie Counties

Brightline will begin testing trains at maximum speeds of 110 miles-per-hour in Martin and St. Lucie Counties the week of October 17, 2022. Residents should be alert and follow the law around active railroad tracks and railroad crossings. This first…

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City of Fort Pierce Launches FPRA Targeted Corridor Paint Program for Orange Avenue

City of Fort Pierce Launches FPRA Targeted Corridor Paint Program for Orange Avenue The City of Fort Pierce is pleased to announce the launch of the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) Targeted Corridor Paint Program for Orange Avenue. The…

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City Of Fort Pierce News Re-Opens The Rapid Rehousing Program

The Residential Rehabilitation Program applications will be available through a social service agency beginning Monday, October 24, 2022, at 9:00 and will close when all funds have been expended. The City of Fort Pierce’s Grants…

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City Of Fort Pierce News : Fort Pierce Gold Hammer Awards Nominations Still Open

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…

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City of Fort Pierce Launches Home Purchase Assistance Programs

The City of Fort Pierce’s Grants announces the Home Purchase Assistance Program to begin accepting applications on Monday, October 24, 2022, at 9:00 AM and will close when all funds have been expended. Applications will be available online by…

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City of Fort Pierce Offers Utility Bill Assistance to Residents

The City of Fort Pierce is offering utility bill assistance for a limited time to help offset the impact of the increased cost of utilities recently experienced by our residents. The program is open to all income-eligible households located…

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City Of Fort Pierce News - City of Fort Pierce Seeking Applications for Youth Council

City of Fort Pierce Seeking Applications for Youth Council The Fort Pierce City Commission seeks individuals to serve on the Fort Pierce Youth Council (YOCO). YOCO is an advisory board of high school students dedicated to assisting the Mayor and…

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City Of Fort Pierce News - City of Partners with FLRS for First Time Homebuyer Workshop

City of Fort Pierce Partners with Florida Rural Legal Services for First Time Homebuyer Workshop The City of Fort Pierce Grants Administration Division is partnering with Florida Rural Legal Services to present Housing Workshops and continue…

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City Of Fort Pierce News - 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…

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Sunrise City News - City Manager's Report - September 2022

The September 2022 City Manager's Report is now available at the following link: https://cityoffortpierce.com/559/City-Managers-Report This report provides a monthly overview that includes information from City Departments on various initiatives…

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City Of Fort Pierce News CeeCee Ross Lyles September 11 Virtual Memorial Ceremony

The City of Fort Pierce will hold a virtual memorial service to honor CeeCee Ross Lyles who perished on Flight 93 when it crashed in a Pennsylvania field during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The virtual memorial service will be hosted…

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City Of Fort Pierce News Public Works Department Hosts Community Cleanup

The City of Fort Pierce Public Works Department is excited to announce its next Community Cleanup on Saturday, September 24, 2022. This is a citywide event and individuals, families, and organizations are encouraged to join! Participants get to…

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City Of Fort Pierce News - Seeking Applications for Communitywide Council Advisory Board

The Fort Pierce City Commission seeks individuals to serve on the Communitywide Council (CWC). The purpose and function of the Communitywide Council include providing a public review and comment venue for the Community Development Block Grant…

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City Of Fort Pierce Police Department Kicks Off Courageous Kids 2022

The City of Fort Pierce Police Department proudly announces the 2022 kick-off event for Courageous Kids. The event will be held on August 23, 2022, at First Step Park at North 31st Street and Avenue G. All residents of the City are invited to…

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2nd Annual Lincoln Park Business Expo Scheduled For September 27, 2022

The City of Fort Pierce will host the 2nd Annual Lincoln Park Business Expo on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, from 11 am - 6 pm at the Percy S. Peek gymnasium and Indian River State College’s Blackburn Education Center, located at 2902 Avenue D,…

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City of Fort Pierce Partners with FRLS For Monthly Workshops

City of Fort Pierce Partners with Florida Rural Legal Services For Monthly Housing Workshops The City of Fort Pierce Grants Administration Division is partnering with Florida Rural Legal Services (FRLS) to present Housing Workshops and continue the…

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City Of Fort Pierce News - FPUA Suspending Disconnections, Waiving Late Fees

Efforts to Provide Customers Financial Relief Amid Higher Costs and Consumption Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) is suspending all service disconnections for non-payment, effective August 1st, and will waive any late fees assessed after…

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City Of Fort Pierce News - Resources Available to Assist Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Customers Wit

Resources Available to Assist Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Customers with Utility Payments There are several programs in place to help customers avoid interruption of service throughout the year. FPUA offers the following: - Special Payment…

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City Of Fort Pierce Manager's Report - August 2022

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Sunrise City News - City Manager's Report - August 2022

2022 August City Manager's Report is Now Available Good afternoon, Sunrise City! The August 2022 City Manager's Report is now available at the following link: https://cityoffortpierce.com/559/City-Managers-Report This report provides a…

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City Of Fort Pierce News : Assistance Available For Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Customers

FPUA has redirected $50,000 of conservation funds to assist customers during gas price hike FORT PIERCE, FL (July 28, 2022) – Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) has partnered with Mustard Seed Ministries to provide utility bill…

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City Of Fort Pierce News : Pierce Launches Assessment Survey forCommunity Development Block Grant

The City of Fort Pierce anticipates the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will allocate approximately $541,184 to the City of Fort Pierce for the fiscal program year, October 2022-2023 for the Community Development Block Grant…

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City Of Fort Pierce Invites Community To Participatein Downtown Master Planning Events

The City of Fort Pierce is welcoming members of the community to participate in a series of interactive events the week of June 27th as part of the Downtown Master Planning process. During the week, a team of design experts will meet with…

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City of Fort Pierce Public Works Department Hosts Summer Community Cleanup

The City of Fort Pierce Public Works Department is excited to announce the Summer Community Cleanup on Saturday, June 25, 2022. This is a citywide event and individuals, families, and organizations are encouraged to join! Participants get to choose…

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City Of Fort Pierce City Manager's Report - June 2022

Good morning, Sunrise City! The June 2022 City Manager's Report is now available at the following link: https://cityoffortpierce.com/559/City-Managers-Report This report provides a monthly overview that includes information from City…

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City Of Fort Pierce News - Juneteenth Proclamation

WHEREAS, America’s Independence Day Movement, initiated by the Declaration of Independence and the 4th of July, 1776, did not include enslaved African Americans as they were not recognized as full human beings. Freedom from slavery was…

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City Of Fort Pierce News Honors National Public Works Week

National Public Works Week will take place from Sunday, May 15, through Saturday, May 21, 2022. The City of Fort Pierce Public Works Department looks forward to this event every year as it gives employees the opportunity to educate the public about…

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City Commissioners Seeking Applications for Communitywide Council Advisory Board

City Commissioners Seeking Applications for Communitywide Council Advisory Board The Fort Pierce City Commission is seeking individuals to serve on the Communitywide Council (CWC). The purpose and function of the Communitywide Council include…

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City of Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency is Seeking Applications for Community Redevelopment Advisory Board

City of Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency is Seeking Applications for Community Redevelopment Advisory Board The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency is seeking individuals to serve on the Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board. The purpose and…

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City of Fort Pierce Mayor - Awards Gold Hammer Winners for 2022

Fort Pierce Mayor Awards Gold Hammer Winners for 2022 The City of Fort Pierce Mayor, Linda Hudson, announces the winners of the Mayor's Gold Hammer Award for 2022. The Mayor's Gold Hammer Awards are presented in March and September in an ongoing…

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