The city of Port St. Lucie has secured a major land‑preservation victory, finalizing a $2.5 million agreement with Rosser Lakes to protect nearly 105 acres that had been slated for new home construction. The move comes after nearby residents voiced strong concerns about losing one of the community’s remaining stretches of natural green space.Stay up to date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25City leaders say the newly preserved land will be used to expand access to parks, trails and outdoor recreation, ultimately improving the quality of life for families in the surrounding neighborhoods. Plans include connecting the area to existing trail networks and exploring options for passive recreation that protect the land’s natural character.Officials noted that the purchase not only safeguards environmentally valuable property but also responds directly to residents who have spent months advocating for more protected green areas as development accelerates across the city.The city will release more details on park planning and public engagement opportunities in the coming months.Get the latest weather updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. —

The city of Port St. Lucie has secured a major land‑preservation victory, finalizing a $2.5 million agreement with Rosser Lakes to protect nearly 105 acres that had been slated for new home construction. The move comes after nearby residents voiced strong concerns about losing one of the community’s remaining stretches of natural green space.

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City leaders say the newly preserved land will be used to expand access to parks, trails and outdoor recreation, ultimately improving the quality of life for families in the surrounding neighborhoods. Plans include connecting the area to existing trail networks and exploring options for passive recreation that protect the land’s natural character.

Officials noted that the purchase not only safeguards environmentally valuable property but also responds directly to residents who have spent months advocating for more protected green areas as development accelerates across the city.

The city will release more details on park planning and public engagement opportunities in the coming months.

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