Coffee with the Council - 08/18/2026

The CityPortStLucie held a public engagement event titled "Coffee with the Council" on August 18, 2026, featuring discussions primarily about tourism development and local infrastructure projects. The Tourism Development Council of St. Lucy County explained the allocation of the 5% tourist development tax, which funds maintenance of sports facilities like Clover Park, tourism promotion, and capital projects such as airport improvements and ball field construction. Additionally, the council discussed the upcoming half-cent sales tax renewal referendum, which funds road improvements, sidewalks, and water infrastructure, emphasizing its importance for ongoing and future capital projects. Updates on LED lighting installations at Winter Lakes Park and other community enhancements were also shared. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were mentioned, but the meeting highlighted budget allocations and capital improvement projects funded through tourism and sales tax revenues.