City of Fort Pierce

07/30/2026

🌧️ Know Your Flood Hazard This Storm Season!

Fort Pierce is stunning—but some areas are vulnerable to flooding. Stay informed and be prepared! Understanding your flood risk is essential to protecting your home, your property, and the people you love.

✅ Check if your property is in a designated flood zone
✅ Learn about flood risks specific to your neighborhood
✅ Take proactive steps to safeguard your home and family

📲 Visit Fort Pierce’s Flood Protection page for resources, maps, and expert guidance. Click the link: https:/ /wwvv.cityoffortpierce.com/13 3/Flood-Protection

Let’s stay safe, Fort Pierce!

07/29/2026

Hey Fort Pierce! ☀️

The July 2026 City Manager’s Report is now available!

Check it out at: https://cityoffortpierce.com/559/City-Managers-Report
This report provides a monthly overview, including updates from City Departments on exciting initiatives, city projects, upcoming events, and more!

Stay informed and get a glimpse of the amazing things happening in the beautiful City of Fort Pierce. ⭐

07/28/2026

🚧 Road Closure Extension – Delaware Avenue

Please be advised that the temporary closure on Delaware Avenue, in front of St. Anastasia Catholic Church and School, just west of the South 33rd Street intersection, has been extended while drainage improvements continue.

🗓️ The roadway is now scheduled to reopen on or before July 31.

Traffic Updates:
• ✅ South 33rd Street remains open.
• ✅ Delaware Avenue east of South 33rd Street remains open.
• 🚗 Please follow posted detour signs around the closure.

For additional information, please contact SLC Public Works Engineering Division at 772-462-1707.

Thank you for your patience as these improvements are completed.

07/23/2026

🎨 Another Mural is Coming to Life in Fort Pierce!

The next round of FPRA Murals continues to bring vibrant public art to the community.

Artist Shannen Mythen has transformed the wall at Fort Pierce Lodge 1520, located at 608 S. 5th Street, with Legacy of Unity, adding another unique piece to the City's growing collection of public art.

Take a look at the transformation and experience another incredible addition to Fort Pierce's public art scene!

Stay tuned for more progress photos and updates as additional FPRA mural projects continue throughout the beautiful City of Fort Pierce.

07/21/2026

🏢 Planning to open or expand a business?

The City of Fort Pierce is partnering with the St Lucie County Chamber of Commerce and other local agencies to present the FREE “Before You Sign the Lease” Workshop.

📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026
⏰ 9:30 a.m.
📍 City Hall - Fort Pierce City Commission Chambers - 100 North U.S. 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Participants will learn about choosing the right location, navigating local regulations and approvals, understanding the business process, and avoiding costly mistakes before buying, building, leasing, or expanding a business.

Registration is required. Register for free at:
https://stluciechamber.org/event/before-you-sign-the-lease/

07/20/2026

⚠️ Temporary Bridge Schedule Change – S.R. A1A North Causeway Bridge

The U.S. Coast Guard has authorized a temporary deviation from the operating schedule for the S.R. A1A North Causeway Bridge to allow FDOT to safely perform bascule bridge demolition.

Marine traffic impacts include:

• August 3, 2026, from 7 a.m. through 7 a.m. on August 6, 2026, the drawbridge need not open to marine traffic. The channel will be fully obstructed.
• August 6, 2026, from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., single-leaf openings will be provided. The channel will be partially obstructed. The channel will be fully obstructed for a 2-hour period for the removal of the steel bascule leaf. After 6 p.m., the channel will be fully open to navigation.
• August 7, 2026, from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., single-leaf openings will be provided. The channel will be partially obstructed. The channel will be fully obstructed for a 2-hour period for the removal of the steel bascule leaf. After 6 p.m., the channel will be fully open to navigation.
• August 8, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., single-leaf openings will be provided. The channel will be partially obstructed. The channel will be fully obstructed for a 2-hour period for the removal of the steel bascule leaf.
• At 6 p.m. on August 8, 2026, the drawbridge operation regulation is obsolete and will no longer be enforced.

For more information, call the FDOT District Four Communications Office at 954-777-4090, contact Community Outreach Specialist Samantha Kayser at 772-579-5479, or visit www.d4fdot.com.

We hope you find this site a resource for information such as project descriptions and progress, anticipated lane closures, frequently asked questions, contact information, and links to other useful sites.

07/20/2026

🌳 July is National Park and Recreation Month! 🌳

The City of Fort Pierce is proud to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month, and the many ways parks and recreation enhance our community. This year's theme, "The Power Of," recognizes the power of parks to bring people together, encourage healthy lifestyles, inspire outdoor adventure, and create lasting memories.

Whether you're visiting one of our beautiful parks, enjoying the waterfront, playing on an athletic field, or participating in a City recreation program, there are countless opportunities to get active, connect with others, and enjoy everything the City of Fort Pierce has to offer.

Explore City Parks:
🌿 https://www.cityoffortpierce.com/375/City-Parks

Learn more about City Recreation Programs:
🏀 https://cityoffortpierce.com/960/Recreation-Programs

Celebrate “The Power Of” parks and recreation by getting outside and discovering your next favorite place in Fort Pierce!

07/17/2026

🎨 Calling All Artists!

The City of Fort Pierce is seeking talented professional artists or artist teams to create a permanent outdoor sculpture for the front entrance of Fort Pierce City Hall.

This exciting public art opportunity will help create a welcoming landmark that reflects the unique identity, history, and culture of our community while enhancing one of the City's most visible gateways.

📍 Location: Fort Pierce City Hall, 100 N. U.S. Highway 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
📅 Submission Period: July 16 – August 16, 2026

Professional artists with experience designing and installing large-scale, permanent public art are encouraged to apply.

🔗 Apply here: https://opportunities.wearecreativewest.org/opportunity/17647/CAFE

We look forward to seeing your vision help shape the future of public art in the beautiful City of Fort Pierce!

07/16/2026

The City of Fort Pierce is now accepting nominations for the prestigious Gold Hammer Awards!

🏆 Mayor Linda Hudson invites all residents and business owners to recognize those who have made significant improvements to their properties through new construction or rehabilitation efforts.

This is your chance to celebrate the dedication of individuals who have enhanced the beauty and value of their homes or businesses, making our community shine even brighter! ✨

📅 Important Dates:
Nomination Deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Winners Announced: Coffee with the Mayor on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 8:00 AM, Fort Pierce Yacht Club, located at 700 N. Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce, FL 34950.

Submit your nominations online: https://shorturl.at/630a1

Let’s celebrate the beautiful City of Fort Pierce! 🎉

07/16/2026

Yesterday's Unity in Our Community event brought residents, local organizations, businesses, and law enforcement together for a day filled with family-friendly activities, community resources, food, and fun!

The City of Fort Pierce thanks everyone who attended and the Fort Pierce Police Department for organizing this amazing event.

Hope to see everyone again next year!