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Fort Pierce residents urge action after developer clears buffer, reports flooding and trespassing
Summary
Residents of the High Point neighborhood told the Fort Pierce City Commission that recent clearing and construction at a nearby development removed a tree buffer and retention area, causing flooding near homes, damage risk to AC units, and new trespassing; commissioners directed staff to investigate and asked the developer to appear at the next meeting.
Residents from the High Point community told the City of Fort Pierce commission on March 9 that clearing at a nearby development has removed a long‑standing buffer, altered drainage, and created safety and property‑value concerns.
"The barrier that once separated High Point from the now developing land has been removed," said Karen Manista, who identified herself as president of a residents' board in Savannah Lakes, describing pooled water near residents' air‑conditioning units and a cleared fence line that now allows people to access the community. Other speakers described…
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