TeamHealth- Treasure Coast, FL

Treasure Coast in Brief
Located on Florida's Atlantic coast north of Miami, comprised of Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin and Okeechobee counties. Offering a culturally vibrant but laid-back quality of life focused on beaches, boating, fishing, community and the outdoors. Largest city is Port St. Lucie (155,000). Notable native: rapper Antoine "Ace Hood" McColister

Treasure Coast File

1. Education. Treasure Coast schools, which include St. Lucie, Martin County and Indian River County public schools, are considered some of the best in the state.
2. Real Estate. From waterfront estates to more modest condos and townhomes, the Treasure Coast cities offer a variety of housing options to suit all budgets.
3. Family. Port Charlotte is a great place for families; its cost of living index of 86.2 is well below the U.S. average of 100.
4. Culture. Treasure Coast residents have a wealth of arts and culture options, everything from dance, music and theater to visual arts and historical preservation.
5. Recreation. Outdoor lovers will revel in the Treasure Coast's myriad recreation opportunities, including boating, fishing, swimming and water parks, and dozens of golf courses.
6. Weather. The Treasure Coast has a warm subtropical climate, featuring hot summers (temperatures in the low 90s) and mild to warm winters (temperatures in the 70s).

Treasure Coast Fun Fact
A local newspaper coined "Treasure Coast" as a name for this region, taking a page from the names of the regions to the immediate north and south, Space Coast and Gold Coast, respectively

Learn More About Port Charlotte

• http://www.treasurecoast.com/