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2012 Mets Spring Training is right around the corner…

Digital Domain Park is home to the New York Mets Spring Training, the St. Lucie Mets Minor League Team and all the New York Mets Minor League operations. It has a seating capacity of 7,160 and is available for concerts, festivals, and much more.

Digital Domain Park is located in Port St. Lucie, FL, a prime location for a great Florida experience. Port St. Lucie is only a couple of hours away from Orlando and minutes away from Hutchinson Island beaches and the PGA Village.

New York Mets Spring Training tickets are on sale now. Join us for Spring Training at Digital Domain Park in sunny Port St. Lucie, Florida!

Home Spring 2012 Schedule

2012 Mets Spring Training Schedule

(only home games at Digital Domain Park are listed)
March Day Time Visiting Team TicketsNow
5 Monday 6:10 Nationals Tickets
6 Tuesday 1:10 Cardinals Tickets
8 Thursday 1:10 Marlins Tickets
11 Sunday 1:10 Marlins Tickets
13 Tuesday 1:10 Cardinals Tickets
16 Friday 1:10 Tigers Tickets
17 Saturday 1:10 Braves Tickets
20 Tuesday 6:10 Nationals Tickets
22 Thursday 1:10 Astros Tickets
24 Saturday 1:10 Cardinals Tickets
27 Tuesday 1:10 Braves Tickets
28 Wednesday 1:10 Nationals Tickets
29 Thursday TBA Astros Tickets
April Day Time Visiting Team TicketsNow
1 Sunday 1:10 Tigers Tickets
3 Tuesday 2:10 Yankees Tickets
* Single game tickets go on sale Saturday, January 14. 
source: New York Mets

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St. Lucie County Galleries and Museums—Exhibits

Art also enlivens St. Lucie’s cultural scene. Visit our art galleries and see highly original artworks from the likes of famed Florida painter A.E. Backus and the renowned group of African-American sojourning artists collectively called the Florida Highwaymen. It’s a palette of respected talent found nowhere else.

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And from the action and honor of the Navy SEALs to the exciting explorations of the area’s pioneers, many unique discoveries await in St. Lucie County’s museums. Be sure to enrich your trip with a visit to our noteworthy exhibits. For if the past, as they say, is prologue, then our remarkable museums are truly a window into the world to come.

source: St Lucie County Tourism and Comet Creative

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Sun, surf, sand & SUNSHINE…

St. Lucie County Public Beaches
(This list only includes beaches with facilities, guarded and/or ADA accessible.)

Avalon Park Beach
North A1A, North Hutchinson Island
Restrooms

Dollman Beach
8600 S A1A Fort Pierce
Restrooms and pavilions

Fort Pierce Inlet State Recreation Area/North Jetty Park
North Hutchinson Island. (772) 468-3985.
Picnic facilities, showers, restrooms, birding, canoeing, kayaking, trails, diving, snorkeling and fishing.

Frederick Douglass Park
3500 S A1A, South Hutchinson Island
Guarded summer months only, ADA accessible from parking lot to boardwalk. Large pavilion, picnic shelters, volleyball, grills, fishing, restrooms and showers.

Herman’s Bay Beach Access
7800 S A1A, Fort Pierce
Unguarded, ADA accessible only to boardwalk, picnic tables, covered sitting pavilion, good fishing, plenty of parking, no facilities.

Jaycee Park
South A1A, South Hutchinson Island
Guarded summer months only, Family Orientated park, Boat ramps, Giant playground, Plenty of picnic areas (covered) with grills, ample parking, buoyed swimming area, volleyball, tennis, basketball, restrooms and showers

Kimberly Bergalis Beach
South A1A, South Hutchinson Island
Guarded summer months only, ADA accessible only to boardwalk, 1,200 foot long boardwalk, picnic areas (covered), multiple accesses to beach, plenty of parking, restrooms and showers.

North Bridge Causeway Island (Banty Saunders Bridge Area)
North A1A, North Hutchinson Island
Ample parking, covered picnic facilities, fishing, boat ramp and restrooms.

Pepper Park Beach Park
3375 N A1A, North Hutchinson Island
Guarded year round, ADA accessible from parking lot to boardwalk, large pavilion, picnic tables with grills, restrooms, showers, playground, basketball, tennis courts, ample parking.

South Beach Boardwalk
Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce
Guarded all year round, ADA Restrooms, Nice Boardwalk, four pavilions, Big Bathrooms, Showers, public phones and drink machines.

South Causeway Island
414 to 822 Seaway Drive, South Hutchinson Island
Boat ramp, parking, museum, large pavilion, picnic facilities with grills, playground, fishing and restrooms.

Walton Rocks Beach
6501 South A1A, South Hutchinson Island
Unguarded untouched beach, bathrooms and showers, lots of parking, good fishing, and picnic tables with cover. St. Lucie County’s only DOG Friendly Beach.

Waveland Beach
10350 S A1A, South Hutchinson Island
Guarded all year round, ADA accessible only to boardwalk, vending machines, sitting area,

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The FPL Energy Encounter in Fort Pierce, Florida

Free Attractions: Florida Power and Light

The FPL Energy Encounter in Fort Pierce, Florida is a popular attraction for families and schools alike that would like an educational insight into the world of energy as produced by Florida Power and Light. If you are in Florida, near the area where the St. Lucie power plant is located, on South Hutchinson Island, you may be interested in stopping by and seeing what The FPL Energy Encounter has to offer. This facility is on South Ocean Drive on Hwy. A1A and the B Gate. Admission to the facility is free! If your party will have ten or more individuals in attendance, the FPL Energy Encounter does ask that you make reservations by calling 877-FPL-4FUN.

There are many different educational conferences and programs that are offered by this facility. FPL believes that children should be excited when it comes to learning about different types of sciences, energy, and similar types of topics. If you are an educator, or educate your children in a homeschool program, you may be pleased to know that there are different types of curriculum offered by this establishment for unique grade levels. In addition to getting kids excited about the wonderful world that awaits them when it comes to science topics, the coursework is approved by the educational department of the state.

When visiting the FPL Energy Encounter in Fort Pierce, Florida, you will be pleased to see that there are many different types of exhibits set up for your education and entertainment that are interactive in nature. Children and adults alike can actually take control of a replica reactor, learn all about how their homes are powered, and even play games that tests their skills and basic knowledge! One of the most exciting exhibits allows an individual to take part in their very own trivia based game show! If you visit this free Florida attraction, you will also be able to see giant magnets interacting, and even the history of electricity itself!

source: Angie Shiflett

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Attractions (overview)

There is a diverse calling of sights and attractions
thoughout Fort Pierce and all of St Lucie County:
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Visit St. Lucie County

Local Government
City of Fort Pierce
St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce

Marinas
Fort Pierce City Marina
Harbortown Marina
Pelican Yacht Club

Museums
St Lucie County Historical Museum
Navy Seal Museum
A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery

Golf
Fairwinds Golf Course
Indian Hills Golf Course
The PGA Golf Club
Ocean Villages Golf Course

Fishing Charters
Lady Stuart
Last Mango Sportfishing Charters
Florida Dolphin Watch
65 Captain Lew All Day Deep Sea Fishing
Smokem Charters
Ruby Jean Deep Sea Charter (772) 332-3373

Sailing Charters
Captain Wolf Sailing Charter and Dinner Cruises

Boat Rentals
Treasure Coast Boat Rentals (877)40-BOATS

Entertainment
Sunrise Theatre of Performing Arts (772) 467-4884
Ft. Pierce Jazz and Blues Society

Sports and Gaming
Tradition Field Spring Training Home to the New York Mets/home to the the St. Lucie Mets
Dodger Town
Lawnwood Sports Complex
Fort Pierce Jai Alai

Florida Power and Light
The Energy Exchange

Outdoor Activities
EZride Surf School Inc
Balloons Over Florida (772) 334-9393

Beach Weddings
Treasure Kissed Weddings

Cruise Specialist
CruiseOne Cruise Specialist

Spa and Massage
Oceanside Rejuvenation Medi Spa Services (772) 229-0222

Airport
Jet Service Center
(772) 464-0336
Jet Center
(772) 489-2285

Hospital
Lawnwood Medical Center (772) 461-4000

College
Indian River State College (866) 866-IRCC

Transportation

Private transportation may be arranged, as needed.

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The Oxbow Eco-Center

A St. Lucie County Environmental Learning Center, the Oxbow Eco-Center is a place where young and old alike can discover the mysterious and hidden life of the forest and river. The preserve at the Oxbow is a living laboratory, offering year round ‘in-the-field’ opportunities to youth groups, adults, and families on a variety of nature [...]

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