This would put us more in the game if we had this land designated for it.

They're a clean local manufacturer that sells their product outside the local economy and, in fact, outside the United States, which helps the whole balance of trade.

I think that actions speak louder than words, and this action demonstrates to people the change that is taking place in Port St. Lucie.

We have a strong commitment to get in the game.

At the end of the day this is going to make Martin County more competitive.

We in Martin County haven't been seeking out that relationship in the past. I think it's long overdue and we are just trying to get caught up.

Certainly a site at the north end of Palm Beach County is better than a site to the south.

With that quick access to (Interstate) 95, it doesn't matter where Scripps went in Palm Beach County — somebody could get to it quickly from one of these locations.

The real goal is to attract business and create new high-wage, high-tech jobs here in the future. We want to ensure that people can live and work in the area.