PSL On The Mic – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

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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

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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 Tax Project Group Manager, who tells us how the data his team collects from the traffic system helps to make decisions about where road improvements are needed the most.

Traffic Operations Division: https://link.cityofpsl.com/3RriKbQ
Roundabouts: www.cityofpsl.com/roundabouts

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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: www.pslpolice.com
Traffic Unit: www.pslpolice.com/Your-PSLPD/Specialized-Units/Traffic-Unit
Join PSLPD: https://joinpslpolice.com/ 

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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.granicus.com/player/clip/6270?view_id=10&redirect=true
Winter Workshop Day 2: https://psl.granicus.com/player/clip/6271?view_id=10&redirect=true
Winter Workshop Day 3: https://psl.granicus.com/player/clip/6272?view_id=10&redirect=true

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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-Street initiative, KPSLB is a leader in urban transformation and civic engagement, with more than 500 volunteers lending a hand each year. 

Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful: www.cityofpsl.com/kpslb
Adopt-a-Street: www.cityofpsl.com/adoptastreet

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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 & Zoning Director Mary Savage-Dunham and Pat Tyjeski, a planning consultant with Inspire Placemaking Collective, break down the process and tell us how resident input is an integral part of the update.

Comprehensive Plan Project: www.cityofpsl.com/compplan

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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 touches to special events.

Events calendar: www.cityofpsl.com/calendar
PSL Irish Festival: www.midfloridaeventcenter.com/Events/PSL-Irish-Festival

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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 also suggest training opportunities and workshops to get business owners on the path toward success. 

Economic development: www.cityofpsl.com/business
Office of Business Tax: www.cityofpsl.com/businesstax
Business workshops: www.cityofpsl.com/business/training

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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.

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