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Stuart, Ft Pierce, Port St Lucie and Martin County Cost of LivingThe cost of living index is based on the composite price of groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, health care, clothing and entertainment.Cost of living indexes will generally be higher in areas that offer access to beaches...

Stuart and Ft Pierce and Port St Lucie Arts and CultureStuart its surrounding areas are definitely not a metropolis, but due to their strong economy and tourist base, the Arts are a primary here are definitely a primary part of the culture.Stuart is home to55 antique shops72 art galleries14 museu...

Port St LuciePort St Lucie is approximately 120 miles southeast of Orlando and 120 miles north of Miami, along the Atlantic coast. A convenient highway network--including Interstate 95, the Florida Turnpike and State Road 70--makes it easy to travel throughout Florida.To the east of the city lies...

Fort PierceThe city of Fort Pierce is a historic waterfront city, incorporated in 1901.Quick facts:It is located in the Port Saint Lucie metro area, just a short distance from the hustle and bustle of both West Palm Beach and Orlando. It is a diverse city, taking on a rich historical heritage com...

A small town feel with the amenities of an upscale metropolitan area.  That is an apt description of Stuart.Stuart and St. Lucie (St Lucie and Martin counties) are commonly called, “The Treasure Coast” (after the Spanish treasure galleons sunk offshore hundreds of years ago, whose coins still was...