The Break Room

We are continuing our recognition of #HistoricPreservationMonth on The Break Room with Candice Seymour, Historic Preservation Planner! She discusses her role in preservation and keeping our history alive with our residents, as well as our visitors. Broadcast By: WFCF 88.5

Joining us on The Break Room for Part Two of his interview is Eric Walters, the City's Grants Administration Coordinator! As we are approaching summer and getting ready to be out on the water, he discusses all things marine, including derelict vessels, dredging, Municipal Marina repairs, and how it's all funded. Broadcast By: WFCF 88.5

In celebration of Historic Preservation Month, Julie Courtney, the City's Historic Preservation Officer, joined us on The Break Room! She discusses the City's participation in the upcoming St. Augustine History Festival, as well as the 'Face of the City' social media campaign featuring Historic Architectural Review Board Members. Broadcast By: WFCF 88.5

Did you know that the City has numerous upcoming projects that are supported by grant funding?!? Eric Walters, the City's Grants Administration Coordinator, is joining us for the first time on The Break Room to tell us about the St. Francis House and other grants / projects in the works. Broadcast By: WFCF 88.5

As we celebrate #NationalPoetryMonth, Norma Sherry, the City's first Poet Laureate, joined us on The Break Room! She discusses her passion for storytelling, role at City events, and reads us an original poem. Broadcast By: WFCF 88.5.

There's so much more to updating the existing parking ordinance than just adding another parking garage, and the City is looking for your input via an online survey. So, joining us on The Break Room to talk about all things parking and explain some of those more complex issues is Amy Skinner, Planning and Building Director. Take the survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ParkingCode Broadcast By: WFC...

In preparation for #EnvironmentalAwarenessWeek, Glabra Skipp, Environmental Program Supervisor, and Laura Arnot, Environmental Compliance Inspector, joined us on The Break Room! They discussed the upcoming Earth Day recycling event, sustainability workshops and initiatives, the City's stormwater system, and more! Broadcast By: WFCF 88.5.

On The Break Room this week, we are wrapping up our celebration of Women's History Month with a conversation featuring Darlene Galambos, City Clerk. She discusses the Faces of the Places campaign, highlighting women behind the rich history of the Nation's Oldest City. Broadcast By: WFCF 88.5.

Are you wondering what's planned for the Sebastian River Bridge (King St./US-1) and the Bridge of Lions (Gibbs Park)? Joining us to discuss these upcoming FDOT construction projects, detour routes, and how it all fits into the City's resilience plan is Reuben Franklin, Public Works Director.

Joining us on The Break Room this week is Paul Weaver, recipient of the 2023 deAviles Award! He discusses his years of tireless dedication to the protection of historic sites and honorable service to the people of St. Augustine. Broadcast by: WFCF 88.5

In celebration of Archaeology Month and Women's History Month, Dr. Andrea White, City Archaeologist, joined us on The Break Room to fill us in on what she's been digging up around town! She discusses her recent discoveries at the Yallaha Plantation and the former Scarlett O'Hara's! Broadcast By: WFCF 88.5

On The Break Room this week, we are wrapping up Black History Month with an opportunity to talk about some of the very rich history we have here in the Nation's Oldest City and more importantly, the people of that history. City Clerk Darlene Galambos discusses our Faces of the Places campaign, an outreach initiative to educate residents on the historical figures who have parks and buildings named...

Joining us onThe Break Room this week is Jaime D. Perkins, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Manager and her special guest, Winston Burse, of St. Paul AME Church. They discuss the church's 150th birthday, as well as the continuing efforts of the CRA's programs Broadcast by: WFCF 88.5

Do you know how green the Nations Oldest City is? Joining us on The Break Room this week is Todd Grant, Utilities Director, to discuss glass recycling, the composting program, the Mayor's Monarch Pledge, and more.

Commissioner Jim Springfield is joining us this week on The Break Room for the final interview of our special City Commissioner interview series! He discusses his career as an educator, administrator, and then as City Commissioner, as well as his campaign and current communication strategies. Broadcast By: WFCF 88.5

This week on The Break Room as we continue our special City Commissioner interview series is Cynthia Garris! She discusses making history as the first elected Black female Commissioner for the City, as well as the first ever City employee to serve in public office. Broadcast by: WFCF 88.5

On The Break Room: City Commissioner interview series this week is Commissioner Barbara Blonder! She discusses her background as a Professor of Natural Sciences, how her students at Flagler College inspired her to run for office, the City's sustainability and resilience programs including the Back-Bay Study, and more. Broadcast by: WFCF 88.5

We are continuing our special Commissioner interview series on The Break Room this week with Vice Mayor Roxanne Horvath. She discusses her service on other major volunteer civic boards, serving as chair of the City's visioning initiative, and more.

We are kicking off a new year of The Break Room with a series of interviews from our newly seated City Commission. This week, newly-elected Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline joins us to discuss her path to becoming Mayor, community service experiences, and more.

Even though hurricane season is over, resilience is still on our minds. Joining us this week on The Break Room is Jessica Beach, Chief Resilience Officer to give us an update on projects around the City and an upcoming sea level rise study to be held in conjunction with the Army Corps of Engineers.

Joining us on The Break Room for part 2 of his interview about upcoming projects is Jonathan Foster, Development Supervisor! He discusses Antigua, the Gate Car Wash, Alpha Omega Miracle Home plans, and much more.

Since 2019, the City has been actively working to convert residents in West Augustine from septic tanks to City sewer. So, joining us on The Break Room this week to give us an update on this extensive project is Jonathan Foster, Development Engineer.

Joining us this week on The Break Room for part two of his interview is Officer Steve Fischer! He continues the conversation on homelessness by discussing his research on the strategies of other cities, community partnerships, and more.

Visitors and residents have been expressing a growing concern over a noticeable increase in homeless people in the City. In mid 2022, City Manager John Regan assigned St Augustine Police Officer Steven Fischer to lead the city's efforts to address homelessness, research practices in other cities, and formulate strategies. So, joining us this week for the first time on The Break Room is Officer Ste...

As Mayor Tracy Upchurch is approaching his final week in office, he joined us on The Break Room to discuss major events that occurred during his terms, including COVID, civil unrest, hurricanes, and more.