St. Lucie Office Of Management And Budget Earns National Award

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) announced recently that St. Lucie County has received the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its annual budget for the 12th consecutive year.
In additional to the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, the St. Lucie County Office of Management and Budget will receive a Certificate [...]

St. Lucie Commissioners Earns Three Naco Achievement Awards

At the beginning of June, it was announced that the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners earned three 2010 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties’ (NACo) 41st annual Achievement Awards program.
St. Lucie County won Achievement Awards for programs in the following areas:

St. Lucie County’s Local Economic Stimulus Program – Community/Economic Development
Florida Scrub [...]

St. Lucie County Receives Coveted Green Government Designation

It’s official. St. Lucie County is now a certified “Green County,” joining the ranks of only five other Florida counties to receive this prestigious recognition from the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC).
“Receiving the Green County designation is a proud moment for St. Lucie County,” said Board of County Commissioners Chairman Charles Grande. “I’m especially proud [...]

County Adds New Ada Playground To River Park Marina

St. Lucie County’s Board of County Commissioners recently added a new ADA playground to River Park Marina, located of Prima Vista.
This new ADA playground covers 3,850 feet and contains two wheelchair ramps that are 60-inches wide. Considered to be a “boundless” playground, the equipment is 90 percent fully accessible by children of any need and [...]

Enjoy Coffee With The Commissioner March 26

The St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce presents Coffee with the Commissioner on Friday, March 26 from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. in the St. Lucie County Commission Chambers on Virginia Avenue.
This event offers residents and businesses an opportunity to hear an update on St. Lucie County government-related projects with County Commission Chairman Charles Grande. County [...]

County Administrator Assures Veterans There Are No Current Reductions In Services

St. Lucie County residents and veterans can continue to rely on the services and programs that have been provided by the Board of County Commissioners.
“I want to assure all residents, especially our veterans, that while I am asking the Board of County Commissioners to consider the consolidation of several departments, the proposal does not include [...]

SLC Employees and Van Scoyoc Associates Raise More Than $4700 To Aid Haiti

Employees from the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners personally donated $2,383 toward the Commissioners’ “Hope for Haiti” effort, which is being matched 100 percent by Van Scoyoc Associates, the County’s Federal lobbying firm in Washington, D.C. These funds will be donated to Missionary Flights International (MFI), a tenant at the St. Lucie County [...]

St. Lucie County Holds Workshops On Ear/Comprehensive Plan

St. Lucie County is undertaking an update to its Comprehensive Plan and is seeking input on changes at two public workshops. The public is invited to attend these workshops on Monday, Feb. 8 and Monday, Feb. 15 starting at 6 p.m. in the Commission Chambers.
The Comprehensive Plan provides direction for land development, land preservation and [...]

Animal Rights Groups Give St. Lucie County Commissioners Compassion Award For Vote On Elephant Center

The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners were recognized by several animal rights groups this week for approving a site plan for the National Elephant Center (NEC) to build a facility in the County on the condition that no bullhooks be used at the center.
County Commissioners will jointly receive a Compassionate Legislator Award from [...]