why is the treasure coast called the treasure coast
The Treasure Coast is a region of the eastern shore of the U.S. state of Florida. It is located on the Atlantic Coast and comprises Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and, in some definitions, Palm Beach counties. The region, whose name refers to the Spanish Treasure Fleet lost in a 1715 hurricane, evidently emerged from residents' desire to distinguish themselves from Miami and the Gold Coast region to the south.