Originally broadcast in the summer of 2022, this video features a conversation between St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce CEO, Terissa Aronson, and Visit St.Lucie County Director, Charlotte Bireley. This weekly Chamber podcast called "Coffee with the Chair" showcases local issues and triumphs.  

Ms. Aronson spotlights the successful administration of Blind Creek Beach's clothing-optional beach. She touts the strong partnership between St. Lucie County government and the non-profit Treasure Coast Naturists (TCN). The discussion notes that TCN positively assists in the management of naturist visitors to the park with its Beach Ambassador program. 

Terissa goes on to mention the presence of this county-designated, clothing-optional beach continues to contribute significant tourist dollars to local hotels, restaurants, and other travel-related businesses. She notes this particular specialty shoreline is now the most popular beach in the entire county, bringing in naturist-focused visitors from all over North America and Europe. In terms of the St. Lucie County tourist industry, naturism is now one of the top generators of visitors from outside the area. Hoteliers regularly observe at Chamber functions that many naturist visitors book rooms as part of their visit to Blind Creek Beach. Ms. Aronson states that this recreation choice has "a huge impact" and is expanding. 

St. Lucie County will soon rebuild Blind Creek Beach's parking lot and bathroom facilities to accommodate the high rate of visitor growth.

TCN wants thanks Terissa Aronson and Charlotte Bireley for focusing on this local success story.