Early concepts and surveys for Torino Regional Park were designed and permitted in 2007, but because of the Great Recession, plans were put on hold. Fast forward 16 years and -- building on what was learned during the initial design -- the project team is full steam ahead with what would be the City’s first regional park. On Episode 6, Maureen talks with Parks Administrator Kelly Boatwright about the master plan, design and next steps for the 200-acre park. Kelly also shares feedback from residents about what they want to see there, including a playground, a pump track, paved trails, nature trails, water features, a dog park and more.  Links: Torino Regional Park Public Information Meetings: www.cityofpsl.com/torinoregionalparkPort St. Lucie International Fest: https://www.cityofpsl.com/Home/Components/News/News/6842/1747 and www.pslparks.comStay informed about City news, events, meetings and activities: www.cityofpsl.com/stayinformedLike what you’re hearing? Suggest a topic for a future episode: www.cityofpsl.com/podcast

The City of Port St. Lucie has come a long way in a short amount of time. Initially created as a bedroom community in 1961 by a development group, Port St. Lucie has grown from less than 300 people to more than 230,000. How did we grow so fast, and more importantly, were we prepared for it? On Episode 5, host Maureen Kenyon and Mayor Shannon Martin explore why PSL has become such a desirable place to live, how our history affects the way the City grows today and what local leaders are doing to manage growth and prepare for it in the future.  Links: A history of Port St. Lucie’s development: www.cityofpsl.com/developmentYour tax bill explained: www.cityofpsl.com/taxesPort St. Lucie International Fest: https://www.cityofpsl.com/Home/Components/News/News/6842/1747 and www.pslparks.comStay informed about City news, events, meetings and activities: www.cityofpsl.com/stayinformedLike what you’re hearing? Suggest a topic for a future episode: www.cityofpsl.com/podcast

Is Port St. Lucie the “hole in the donut” when it comes to things to do on the Treasure Coast? Do you sometimes drive north or south on nights and weekends? Well, we’re about to put the brakes on that. On episode four, Maureen has a lively conversation about City Center with Jennifer Davis, director of the Community Redevelopment Agency. The 46-acre site at the corner of U.S. 1 and Walton Road has long been envisioned as a vibrant, walkable eastern Port St. Lucie destination consisting of retail, office, entertainment, cultural, restaurant and residential uses. Now, it’s finally close to fruition. We talk about its storied history, timelines, design and break down what exactly residents want to see there.  Links: City Center: www.cityofpsl.com/citycenterWhat’s a CRA? www.cityofpsl.com/cra  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

As we approach property tax season, it’s important to us that our residents understand their upcoming tax bill. Mayor Shannon Martin joins Maureen during a special episode of PSL On The Mic to talk taxes. We break down a St. Lucie County tax bill, review upcoming changes in special assessments and ask the age-old question, ’How exactly are my tax dollars being spent?’ We also answer a few listener questions about affordable housing and rent.Your City tax bill explained: www.cityofpsl.com/taxesBalancing Act Tax Receipt Tool: https://www.cityofpsl.com/Home/Components/News/News/6812/1747Housing Needs Assessment & Implementation Plan: https://www.stlucieco.gov/departments-and-services/community-services/housing/housing-division-projectsStay informed about City news, events, meetings and activities: www.cityofpsl.com/stayinformedLike what you’re hearing? Suggest a topic for a future episode: www.cityofpsl.com/podcast

Description: We’re already a few weeks into the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (Yeah, we can’t believe it either.) During episode 2, Maureen sits down with Shane Ratliff from the City’s Office of Emergency Management to talk about how residents can best prepare for an impending storm and how the City responds before, during and after different types of disasters. Do you know what it means when the City “activates” before an emergency event? Shane breaks it down. Do you know you can receive alerts about important weather events? Shane shows us how. We can get through another hurricane season together when we know our zone, make a plan, build a kit and stay informed. Hurricane season runs June 1-Nov. 30. Links:Learn how to prepare: www.cityofpsl.com/hurricaneSign up for Alert St. Lucie: www.stlucieco.gov/alertKnow your flood hazard: www.cityofpsl.com/floodStay informed about City news, events, meetings and activities: www.cityofpsl.com/stayinformedLike what you’re hearing? Suggest a topic for a future episode: www.cityofpsl.com/podcast