Development boom hits little-known area in Port St. Lucie's Tradition

PORT ST. LUCIE — Tradition's development boomshows no signs of slowing down.

The 3,606 acres on the south side of Tradition Parkway — technically named Southern Grove, but marketed as Tradition — is experiencing its first growth spurt.

The area soon could see its first single- and multi-family homes and senior- and veterans-care facilities in addition to more medical development.

Continental Properties Co. has proposed Springs at Tradition, a 304-unit apartment complex with studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, including handicap-accessible units, west of Southwest Village Court and east of Community Boulevard. It would need City Council approval.

Atlantic and Pacific Development has submitted an application for Grande Palms at Tradition, a 600-unit complex consisting of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. The project would be on the northwest corner of Village Parkway and Southwest Discovery Way and east of Community Boulevard.