St. Lucie County, Florida

St. Lucie County is located in the southern region of the State of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 277,789. The county’s seat is Fort Pierce. Arts and culture are thriving in the county. You can visit the Florida Sports Hall of Fame, the A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery, and spend time exploring the Zora Neale Hurston Dust Tracks Heritage Trail. Famous and beloved African American author Zora Neale Hurston lived, wrote, and taught school in Fort Pierce from 1957 to 1960. She wrote four books — possibly the most well-known is Their Eyes Were Watching God. World-class fishing, watersports, and golf are some of the outdoor adventures you can have in in St. Lucie County.