PSL On The Mic

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 environme...

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. Luc...

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...

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...

Mayor Shannon Martin drops into the studio for the last episode of the year to discuss the projects and accomplishments that shaped Port St. Lucie in 2024.  From the opening of Pioneer Park and The Port District to breaking ground on the new police training facility, there's a lot to be proud of this year. Sign up for Mayor Martin's newsletter: https://www.cityofpsl.com/Government/Your-C...

There's a new police chief in town and his name is Leo Niemczyk. On Episode 39, Chief Niemczyk sits down with us to talk about his vision for the department, which includes updating its evidence-based policing method and continuing to recruit, hire and train officers to keep up with our growing city.  Port St. Lucie has been the safest large city in Florida for a decade, which Chief Niemczyk...

Whether they're drones, body-worn cameras or robotic dogs, there's no question state-of-the-art gadgets help to enhance public safety, improve efficiency and build trust among residents and police officers. On Episode 38 of PSL On The Mic, Port St. Lucie Police Sgt. Matthew Reynolds talks about why it's important to invest in these types of innovative technologies and how they trans...

Draped in more than 2 million lights, the City of Port St. Lucie is going to shine brighter than ever this holiday season, and residents and visitors alike will be able to experience the magic first-hand during PSLinLights. Our engagement and marketing team manager Melissa Yunas brings the cheer to Episode 37 and tells us where to find the most spectacular light displays, dazzling decorations and...

What does it take to plan a Concert Series? Who figures out which bands will bring in big crowds? How much staff is needed to pull off a great night of music?  Well, that's where Linda McCarthy comes in. She's the City's executive director of business development, and on Episode 36 she shares insider information about how she gets bands like Styx, Little River Band, Diamond Rio, Sco...

A lot of people might think working for a city, town or local municipality is mundane, repetitive and let's face it ... boring. But we're here to tell you that is 100% not the case, and we're going to prove it to you. On Episode 35, we chat with Recruitment Manager Keshia Louis and Organizational Development Project Manager Corrie Johnson who share 5 reasons -- although there are a...

The MIDFLORIDA Event Center is the most comprehensive venue for entertainment and fun on the Treasure Coast. While mostly known for its big-name concerts and festivals, the Event Center also hosts a variety of other events, including banquets, conferences, trainings, expos, trade shows, performing arts shows, fundraisers, festivals, sporting events ... there's something for everyone. On Episo...

It's hard to imagine Port St. Lucie without the majestic Crosstown Parkway Bridge, which spans the beautiful North Fork of the St. Lucie River. But after 40 years, and a few bumps in the road, the bridge finally opened to traffic Sept. 28, 2019, and the City has a lot to celebrate. On Episode 33 of PSL On The Mic, Beth Zsoka, Public Works executive project manager for community outreach, and...

We're a few weeks into the new school year, so we wanted to highlight our school resource officers and the vital role they play in keeping students and teachers safe. Port St. Lucie Police Officer Amanda McCarty joins us on Episode 32 to talk about her role as an SRO at Treasure Coast High School. SROs not only help create a safe learning environment; they also foster positive relationships w...

Is the City going back to twice-a-week trash pickup? When will construction along Port St. Lucie Boulevard South be complete? Could we get more activities for teens? Is public art paid for by taxpayers? Mayor Shannon Martin's first FAQ podcast was very popular, so she joins us again on Episode 31 of PSL On The Mic to answer more frequently asked questions from Port St. Lucie residents. Stay i...

Mayor Shannon Martin joins us on PSL On The Mic to talk about two important topics: taxes and the budget. During its Summer Workshop, City Council was presented with the City Manager's proposed budget for FY 2024-25, and will officially approve it at the end of September. To be transparent, and to make sure residents' questions are answered, there will be two informational sessions, one...

Regular physical activity is crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being. It improves cardiovascular health, increases strength and endurance, enhances mood and reduces the risk of chronic diseases. That's why, on Episode 29, we chat with Fitness Coordinator Christiana Marasa and Recreation Manager Anne Stadius from the fitness division of Parks & Recreation. Christiana and Anne...

The City of Port St. Lucie's official podcast, PSL On The Mic, has been on the air for one year, and we're so excited to keep educating, informing and answering your questions about all things Port St. Lucie.  For Episode 28, we do a little switcheroo as Innovation Strategist Avi Monina takes over as guest host to chat with Social Media Manager Maureen Kenyon about the lessons we learned...

July is Park & Recreation Month, and with more than 50 parks, playgrounds and recreation facilities in Port St. Lucie, there's a lot to celebrate!  Brad Keen, acting director for Parks & Recreation, joins us for an in-depth discussion about all things parks and playgrounds, including how we decide when the City needs a new park, the push for all-inclusive playgrounds and why parks pla...

The Port St. Lucie Police Department’s K9 Unit is a team of highly trained police dogs and officers that bolsters the fight against crime in Port St. Lucie and provides protection for officers and residents. But the K9 Unit is also a testament to the extraordinary bond between humans and their canine partners, working tirelessly to ensure the safety of the City. On Episode 26, Sgt. John Fazio, who...

We're finally putting the Port in Port St. Lucie!  On Episode 25, CRA Director Jen Davis and Parks Projects Administrator Kelly Boatwright give us the 411 on the awesome amenities that await us at Pioneer Park and The Port District, an area that stretches from just south of the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, up to and including Lyngate Park.  The City of Port St. Lucie has long recognized...

On average, eight people are killed and 49 are seriously injured on Florida’s roads every day. In the majority of those crashes, driver behavior is a contributing factor.  On Episode 24, we chat with Katie Kehres, the Florida Department of Transportation's District Four safety administrator, about Target Zero, a statewide initiative to reduce the number of transportation-related serious injur...

Did you know that not all road projects under construction in the City of Port St. Lucie are controlled by the City? Ever wonder why a certain project seems to be taking a little longer to complete than others? When you share valuable input with us about a project, how exactly do we use it? On Episode 23, PSL On The Mic takes a deep dive into the working relationship between the City and the Flori...

"Bicycle, bicycle, bicycle "I want to ride my bicycle, bicycle, bicycle "I want to ride my bicycle "I want to ride by bike "I want to ride my bicycle "I want to ride it where I like" There's no doubt Queen said it best, but the City of Port St. Lucie is going to give it a try! On Episode 22, we chat with avid cyclist Noel Comeaux, a senior planner with Plann...

April is National Volunteer Month, and we can't think of a better way to give back to your community than by becoming a volunteer for the City of Port St. Lucie. On Episode 21 of PSL On The Mic, we sit down with Delfina Perea and Alyssa Figur, volunteer coordinators from Human Resources, who talk with us about the importance of volunteering. We're always looking for volunteers for our ev...

Do you need a second garbage cart? Are there drainage issues with your swale? Is there a tree in a right-of-way that needs to be trimmed?  Submit these requests -- and more! -- to 1PSL, your 24/7 City Hall! On Episode 20, Maureen talks with Jasmin Padova from the City Manager's Office about our 1PSL system, the most convenient way for residents to request services, report concerns or get help...