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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — WPTV is digging into a recent unanimous vote from Port St. Lucie city leaders for a $2.5 million purchase of nearly 105 acres of land.

Located on the western side of the city, between I-95 and Rosser Boulevard, city leaders say this purchase can help push back development in the growing city.

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Patsy Ward lives near the parcel and said it reminds her of what makes Florida special.

“It’s beautiful, it's still the natural wooded area,” said Ward. “The whole reason why I bought out here.”

On Aug. 25, the Port St. Lucie city council voted unanimously to purchase the plot of land from Rosser Lakes LLC.

It’s bordered by I-95, Rosser Boulevar

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