PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A major development project in Port St. Lucie is growing much faster than originally expected.
When the city took over the land known as Southern Grove in 2018, leaders believed it could take up to 30 years to sell and develop the property. But less than a decade later, most of the land has already been spoken for.
Southern Grove is a 3,605-acre development of regional impact located within the larger Tradition area of Port St. Lucie. The site sits near Interstate 95 and the Florida Turnpike, making it attractive for businesses looking to expand along the Treasure Coast…