Station/Boat Location~
Station Ft. Pierce
USCGC BLUEFIN (87') - USCGC CORMORANT (87')
Date there~
March 2001
Weather~
Hot, sometimes humid, rainy season April/June
Military facilities~
Patrick AFB about 70 miles North on I-95
Medical~
Prime Care Remote-always ask your provider if they are Tricare Certified. Then call the Tricare Remote 800# to get an authorization code. This is your protection should your claim be misfiled by the medical provider.
Housing~
Civilian only. Depending on your area, $600-$1100 (4BR/3ba single family homes). There are quite a few very new, low-income apartment complexes. Most accept title 9 applicants, so look them over carefully, and ask questions.
Shopping~
Port St. Lucie has a good shopping area as does Vero Beach.
Fun Activities~
Beach, Orlando, Cape Canaveral, FL Keys, Miami, Palm Beaches, Sarasota, Ft. Myers and Tampa are all within a few hours.
Child Care/Schools~
N/A
Adult Schools~
Indian River County College, Keiser College, Flight Schools
Additional Info~
This is a seasonal area, with a big influx of people from November to April. We call them Snowbirds.
Homeport FL
Station Ft. Pierce
USCGC BLUEFIN (87') - USCGC CORMORANT (87')
Date there~
March 2001
Weather~
Hot, sometimes humid, rainy season April/June
Military facilities~
Patrick AFB about 70 miles North on I-95
Medical~
Prime Care Remote-always ask your provider if they are Tricare Certified. Then call the Tricare Remote 800# to get an authorization code. This is your protection should your claim be misfiled by the medical provider.
Housing~
Civilian only. Depending on your area, $600-$1100 (4BR/3ba single family homes). There are quite a few very new, low-income apartment complexes. Most accept title 9 applicants, so look them over carefully, and ask questions.
Shopping~
Port St. Lucie has a good shopping area as does Vero Beach.
Fun Activities~
Beach, Orlando, Cape Canaveral, FL Keys, Miami, Palm Beaches, Sarasota, Ft. Myers and Tampa are all within a few hours.
Child Care/Schools~
N/A
Adult Schools~
Indian River County College, Keiser College, Flight Schools
Additional Info~
This is a seasonal area, with a big influx of people from November to April. We call them Snowbirds.
Homeport FL
