PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — The closure of a Winn-Dixie is fueling fresh frustration across Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce, as residents say grocery options aren’t keeping pace with the region’s rapid growth.
After the news broke Saturday, many took to social media to voice concerns, with some suggesting that a Trader Joe’s could help meet demand and reduce the need to travel to Palm Beach County for more variety.
Port St. Lucie, now home to nearly 255,000 residents, has become Florida’s sixth-largest city, according to the U.S. Census—an increase of about 50,000 people since 2020, according to previous reports…