Florida’s newest professional soccer club now calls Port St. Lucie home. Port St. Lucie Sports Club has been awarded a USL franchise and will launch professional men’s and women’s soccer teams with plans to play at a new soccer stadium to be constructed at Walton & One. So, how will a professional soccer team and a new stadium kick-start development on the east side of the City? On Episode 60, we'll hear from Community Redevelopment Director Jennifer Davis and Communications Director Sar...

The Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) is a nonprofit youth organization that partners with police departments to provide kids and teens with safe, structured and positive activities outside of school. On Episode 59, we're joined by Port St. Lucie Police Officers Amanda McCarty and Fabio Improta, the director and assistant director of PSLPD P.A.L., who share with us how a revamped P.A.L. is keeping youth away from negative influences but is also helping to strengthen the bond between kids and t...

Want a front-row seat to the projects shaping Port St. Lucie's future? PSLinProgress.com is a dynamic new website that highlights projects across the City, from traffic improvements and vibrant new parks to drainage system upgrades and revitalized neighborhoods. The easy-to-navigate site doesn’t just list projects. It tells the stories behind them, whether it’s planning for growth or solving long-standing challenges. On Episode 58, we're joined by Strategic Communications Manager Scott Samp...

On Episode 57, we're joined by Mayor Shannon Martin who answers some frequently asked questions from residents and shares highlights and key points from City Council's Summer Workshop. Sign up for Mayor Martin's newsletter Budget information Your City tax bill explained Stay informed about City news, events, meetings and activities: www.cityofpsl.com/stayinformed Like what you’re hearing? Suggest a topic for a future episode: www.cityofpsl.com/podcast

Public art brings color, culture and character to Port St. Lucie and creates beautiful spaces that draw our community together. On Episode 56 of PSL On The Mic, Bethany Grubbs, senior planner with Planning & Zoning, tells us how public art benefits residents and visitors, and she also shares news about two upcoming projects, including the Heart in the Park, which opens to the public Aug. 23. Public Art Master Plan: www.cityofpsl.com/art Stay informed about City news, events, meetings and ...

The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County's Mobile Club is changing the game — bringing fun, learning and support directly to Port St. Lucie parks. Through our partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs, and with funding from the Community Development Block Grant program, more than 5,000 young people in the past four years have been positively impacted. On Episode 55, Alex Tasca, deputy director of Neighborhood Services, and Jalene Henley, area club director at the Boys & Girls Club...

Get ready to dig into Port St. Lucie’s most exciting riverfront development yet! In this episode, we’re joined by CRA Director Jennifer Davis, who talks all things The Grove, a vibrant new dining destination coming to The Port District. Jennifer gives us an inside look at the five unique venues debuting in Phase 1 and shares how The Grove is designed to be more than just a place to eat. It’s a welcoming space where community, cuisine and the natural beauty of the St. Lucie River come to...

Have you ever wanted a first-hand look into City operations? City University is the way to do it. On Episode 53, Makenzie Spittler, budget specialist and engagement coordinator for Communications, talks about City U, a free nine-session course that gives residents an opportunity to learn about City departments, talk with City leaders and officials and connect with other residents just as interested in making our City a better place. Once you graduate from City U, you also can apply to become ...

Mayor Shannon Martin visits the studio for Episode 52 and answers frequently asked questions posted to social media, including updates about the Port St. Lucie Boulevard South project and changes coming to the Convenient Drop-Off Center. She also talks about our Youth Council's accomplishments for 2025, the importance of Juneteenth and how a sculpture will connect communities and solidify Port St. Lucie as the Heart of the Treasure Coast. Juneteenth celebrations: www.cityofpsl.com/junet...

On Episode 51, we're back with John Dunton and Louis Johnson, director and assistant director of Public Works, who share how their staff mobilizes in the aftermath of a hurricane — clearing roads, restoring services and keeping residents safe. You'll learn how the team dives into storm recovery to bring our City back to life, but you'll also learn about some of the challenges the team could face, depending on the severity of the hurricane. Public Works: www.cityofpsl.com/publicworks Hur...

During the first part of a two-episode podcast, Public Works' Deputy Director, John Dunton, and Assistant Director, Louis Johnson, walk us through each critical step of the department's hurricane readiness plan. Learn how crews clear drainage systems, secure infrastructure and work closely with emergency management to ensure the safety of residents and minimize storm impact. The most important aspect, they say, is communication. Part 2 of this podcast focuses on how Public Works helps ...

We're one month away from the start of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, and on Episode 49, we chat with our director of emergency management, Billy Weinshank, who explains what it means when the City "activates" for a hurricane. Learn what this means for our staff, our government counterparts and most importantly, our residents. Communication is the name of the game, Billy says, so everyone in our community stays safe before, during and after a major weather event. Get storm ready: w...

Naturally PSL is a community-driven initiative inspired by the collective vision of Port St. Lucie residents. It brings awareness to our City's green spaces and places while encouraging the community to help conserve our natural areas. On Episode 48, Deputy City Manager Kate Parmelee and Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Fellow Nikki Zheng share with us the origin of Naturally PSL and how City staff, residents and other community partners are working together to protect Port St. Lucie's natur...

Quite often, people think the coordination of traffic signals on the main corridors of Port St. Lucie means they'll hit a green light every time, but that's not the case. Many factors can affect timing, and on Episode 47, we learn the ins and outs of the City's adaptive signal coordination system from Traffic Operations Administrator Paul Johnson and how it helps -- in real time -- to make traveling through PSL a little easier. Also joining us is Tom Salvador, the City's CIP & Sales...

The Port St. Lucie Police Department's increased traffic patrols on our roadways has led to more speeding citations, more drunk driving arrests and less red-light runners than ever before. On Episode 46, we chat with Sgt. Ian Harris, who tells us why the Traffic Unit's high-visibility enforcement efforts are paying off and how a new push on social media to showcase those efforts has contributed to safer streets -- and a more positive relationship with residents. PSLPD: ...

Each year during the Winter Workshop, the Mayor and City Council receive in-depth presentations from staff on City priorities in preparation for the upcoming Strategic Planning session and the development of the annual budget. On Episode 45, Mayor Martin drops by the studio to share her top takeaways from the workshop, including updates on major road improvements, new park construction, Port St. Lucie's downtown and the new police training facility. Winter Workshop Day 1: https://psl.gr...

The City of Port St. Lucie’s first goal of its Strategic Plan is Safe, Clean & Beautiful. Improving safety and planning for our future needs, along with beautifying our landscape, are three of our top priorities. On Episode 44, Meighan Beckett, program manager for Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful, talks about how the program has been enhancing Port St. Lucie through community pride and environmental stewardship for close to 25 years. From neighborhood beautification to the Adopt-a-Stre...

Our comprehensive plan sets forth a vision for our City's future and provides a roadmap of how to get there. It outlines things like how, where and when to develop, redevelop or preserve land; identifies the infrastructure needed to support growth; and plans for recreational amenities desired by the community. It's one of our City's most important documents. The City of Port St. Lucie is currently in the process of updating its Comp Plan, and on Episode 43 of PSL On The Mic, Planning & Zo...

Nan Krushinski knows events. She's been booking bands, fashioning festivals and creating community all over the country for more than 40 years. Now, Nan gets to tender her talents right here in Port St. Lucie as our first Special Events Division Director for our new Special Events Division, formed last year to freshen up the City's already-exciting list of family friendly festivities. On Episode 42 of PSL On The Mic, we get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how Nan and her team add special t...

From the booming economic climate to its focus of supporting and attracting businesses, there are endless opportunities for entrepreneurs in the City of Port St. Lucie. On Episode 41, Business Tax Manager Yvonne White Grayson and Economic Development Administrator Elijah Wooten talk about why Port St. Lucie is the perfect place to start a business. They offer guidance to small business owners and entrepreneurs that will help them through the process of jump-starting their business and ...