ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla (CBS12) — The Treasure Coast is experiencing a surge in residential development, with new homes and neighborhoods appearing across the region. Yet, despite the rapid growth in housing, many residents say the job market has not kept pace — forcing thousands to commute long distances each day for work.
While St. Lucie County offers affordable living and spacious homes, residents report that higher-paying jobs remain concentrated in areas farther south, such as Palm Beach County and Miami-Dade.
Jennifer Shiner, a Tradition resident and client relations manager at a West Palm Beach law firm, travels 55 miles each way to her office…