Residents of Fort Pierce and others are calling on city commissioners to preserve a public access boat ramp they feel is threatened by its sale to a private development company.
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A boat storage facility
Shelli Associates also recommended monthly Rockin the Wharf events that would feature local artisans, food trucks, music groups and more.
Rather than buy the 3.2 acres from the city, Shelli Associates proposed a long-term lease.
Shelli s project would cost about $26 million.
Construction could start in December and be completed by 2023, according to the proposal.
Community Support
Pete Tesch, president of the St. Lucie County Economic Development Council, as well as numerous community members, on Tuesday spoke in favor of the local developer s proposal. The Pierce 1 Marina concept, in our view, is an extremely important mixed-use redevelopment project and plays a critical role further commercial and aesthetic enhancement of the port, Tesch wrote in a letter of support to the City Commission.