This route covers a continuous stretch of Florida’s central Atlantic coastline, connecting Juno Beach with Fort Pierce through a succession of cities and settlements historically linked to the sea, inland navigation, and the railroad. The itinerary combines open coastal areas with urban sections that reflect different phases of growth throughout the twentieth century.
From Juno Beach, the route advances toward Stuart, a city whose identity was shaped by fishing, river commerce, and its strategic location at the mouth of the St. Lucie River. The presence of the Intracoastal Waterway, along with numerous bridges and canals, accompanies much of the journey, structuring the landscape and influencing urban development.
The route continues through Port Saint Lucie, a representative example of large-scale planned urbanization that emerged in the second half of the twentieth century. Its extensive road layout and low density contrast with older urban centers, highlighting a shift in territorial occupation models.
The route concludes in Fort Pierce, one of the oldest cities in the region, with a past linked to navigation, port activity, and the earliest European settlements along Florida’s east coast.
The complete route and its historical context are part of Discovering Florida – Volume 2.
