The City of Fort Pierce has rescheduled the removal of all unauthorized memorial plaques and flowers placed on the rocks at Jetty Linear Park and the Jetty Fishing Pier. The new start date is the week of July 28, 2025, and the process is expected to take approximately one week.
These items, while placed with heartfelt intent, were not formally approved and are in violation of the City’s lease agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who maintain jurisdiction over these areas. Additionally, flowers, plastics, adhesives and other items pose an environmental hazard as they may wash into the ocean and impact marine life. The city understands the sensitive nature of this effort. While every attempt will be made to remove plaques with care, some may break due to the materials and adhesives used.
Retrieval of Intact Plaques:…