Destination Fort Pierce

11/02/2023

Hey everyone,
I wanted to bring attention to the new Wawa being built on Midway and Selvitz Rd. Unfortunately, it seems that the contractors working on the site are not following permit standards. This is causing a lot of problems for the surrounding community.

First off, they are operating before and after the allowed times. This disturbs the peace for residents and violates the Florida State Statute 316.1945 and St Lucie County Ord. 91-43, which states that construction should only occur between 7am and sundown.

Often times, the crews often start work well before 7am. Many residents have witnessed them arriving around 5am and beginning work at 6 - 6:30am. This is a clear violation of the county's construction regulations, and the noise the cause disrupts peoples mornings.

But that's not all. The contractors have caused significant damage to private property. They ran a front loader into a private concrete mailbox, and their compression equipment has caused cracks in the foundations and ceilings of neighboring homes. It's not just hearsay either; eyewitnesses can validate these incidents.

When confronted about the damage, the crew working after 6 p.m. denied any knowledge of it. Also, after looking into the Wawa property, circling the building and requesting the permit placard location, no conspicuous permits were displayed on the windows as required by law. This has made it impossible to get the information necessary to hold the general contractor responsible.

Wawa, Tommy and Sons Paving Contractors, and the Paving Lady are involved in this situation. The Paving Lady was captured on video working after hours, further supporting our claims.

It's disheartening that the county code enforcement does not care about the average citizens. Hiding behind "office hours" as the excuse for why they don't catch these incidents. They are not enforcing their own regulations when it comes to permits. It's funny how they quickly go after homeowners but turn a blind eye to major construction projects.

Please help spread the word about this issue. We need to hold these contractors accountable and ensure they follow the proper regulations, and repair the damage they have caused to private homeowners. Everyone in the community deserves to live in peace and have their property protected.

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09/29/2023

What are the chances of this happening?

The huge development on the inlet on South Hutchinson Island could be connected to a Brightline station and airport developments in Fort Pierce.

09/24/2023

This is what the Fort needs IMHO.

Brightline CEO Michael Reininger said, "Lots is going to happen in the near future” on the Treasure Coast.

12/31/2022

Happy New Year Fort Pierce!

As we navigate these challenging times, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and discouraged. But we are strong, resilient, and capable of overcoming any obstacle that comes our way.

Let's continue to inspire and lift each other up, and never forget the power of perseverance and determination. Together, we will come out on the other side of this year stronger and more united than ever before.

Stay positive, stay strong, and keep moving forward.

We Love You Fort Pierce!

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12/19/2022

Fisherman's Wharf Poll

Google: 53.1% against - 46.9% for
Facebook: 61% against - 38% for

12/14/2022

Kings Landing?

This project has been discussed for years and may be moving forward.

For those not up to speed, this project will be built in the Edgartown section of Downtown Fort Pierce, next to the City Marina / Manatee Center, just up the road from the turnabout on Indian River Dr heading towards Fishermans Wharf.

We've heard, but haven't confirmed yet, that the property was gifted to the developer and results in $0 to the City of Fort Pierce.

What do you think about the Kings Landing Project? We want to know.

Visit the Fort Pierce Town Hall group to talk about it and vote without fear of censorship.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/fortpiercetownhall

Check out the images and video, then Comment, Vote and Share.

The developer's website for additional information: https://www.audubondevelopment.com/kings-landing

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12/13/2022

We just wanted to say hello to our new friends and neighbors at 121 Tapas on the Water. We had the pleasure of meeting him this Saturday, and love his pairing of music, art, and food.

Check out their upcoming event below.

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Remember to participate in our new Fort Pierce Businesses group.

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It's free, advertising friendly, and can get your business onto the main page feed of Destination Fort Pierce, but you have to participate in the group to get there.

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12/13/2022

Thank you, Fort Pierce, We LOVE You!

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