HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-111RESOLUTION NO. 11-111
A RESOLUTION HONORING MAIN STREET FORT PIERCE FOR
RECEIVING THE 2011 GREAT AMERICAN MAIN STREET
AWARD BY THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC
PRESERVATION FORTHEIR HARD WORK ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF FORT PIERCE AND ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc. became a Main Street community in December 1988
and has put forth 23 years of hard work, diligence, and perseverance on a daily basis on behalf of
the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County through historic preservation in our waterfront
community.
2. Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc holds the largest running street festival on the first
Friday of each month, known as "Friday Fest" which began 23 years ago and has continued to be
a popular event.
3. This initial event brought the City's working force and citizens together in a
groundbreaking effort towards restoring our historic downtown.
4. Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc has offered the City many annual events that citizens
from all walks of life have come to enjoy including the Sights and Sounds on Second Christmas
Festival and Parade, the Sandy Shoes Festival, Stars over St. Lucie - a 4'h of July celebration and
Ghosts of Fort Pierce Past Walking Tour.
5. Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc has spearheaded community efforts to both restore and
preserve the historical aspects of our City including the restoration of the 1926 Historic City Hall
Annex, the restoration and reopening of Tickle Tummy Hill Bridge, the building of the Manatee
Observation and Education Center and the assistance they have given in organizing Fort Pierce
Coffee with the Mayor, Downtown Farmer's Market and Bike Night.
6. Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc partnered with the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency
to assist with the restoration of the 1923 Sunrise Theatre for the Performing Arts as an important
economic and redevelopment tool for the City as well as the restoration ofthe 1895 Platts/Backus
House opening the redevelopment of the Historic Edgartown district.
7. Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc has received the prestigious certified Main Street
designation by the State of Florida.
8. Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc. has received the 2011 Great American Main Street
Award by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida that this Board does hereby issue this proclamation in honor of:
The Great American Main Street Award and Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc
In grateful recognition and deep appreciation for their continuous efforts as an integral part of the
success of St. Lucie County's restoration efforts and sponsorships of culturally diverse activities
which welcome both residents and tourists.
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