PSL at 65: The people, places and moments that shaped Port St. Lucie

PSL at 65: The people, places and moments that shaped Port St. Lucie

What was Port St. Lucie like before it became a city? In this episode of PSL On The Mic, Nate Spera, of the Port St. Lucie Historical Society, shares how the city grew over the past 65 years, why preserving its history matters and the stories that connect past and present. Plus, get a preview of the PSL 65 celebration on April 25 at The Port. * PSL 65 Celebration: https://link.cityofpsl.com/psl65 * Port St. Lucie History Museum & Education Center: https://pslhistory.org/ Stay informed about City news, events, meetings and activities: www.cityofpsl.com/stayinformed [http://www.cityofpsl.com/stayinformed]  Like what you’re hearing? Suggest a topic for a future episode: www.cityofpsl.com/podcast [http://www.cityofpsl.com/podcast]

Southern Grove’s success story: Costco, commerce and job creation

Port St. Lucie’s unconventional beginnings — without a traditional downtown or employment hub — led to decades of out-commuting and limited access to high-paying local jobs.  To reverse this trend, City leaders envisioned the Southern Grove Jobs Corridor, a 1,200-acre tract along Interstate 95 that could redefine the City’s economic future. Though experts projected a 30-year build-out, today, fewer than 20 acres remain available. The latest acquisition, a Costco retail store, has been one of the top retail requests for our residents for years.  On the latest episode of PSL On The Mic, we talk with Community Redevelopment Agency Director Jennifer Davis, who takes us on a journey from the beginnings of Southern Grove to where it is today: a thriving jobs corridor that has created unprecedented economic opportunities for our residents and positioned itself as a regional leader in innovation, industry and job creation. * Southern Grove: www.cityofpsl.com/southerngrove [https://www.cityofpsl.com/Government/Your-City-Government/Departments/Community-Redevelopment/Southern-Grove] * Community Redevelopment Agency: www.cityofpsl.com/cra [https://www.cityofpsl.com/Government/Your-City-Government/Departments/Community-Redevelopment] Stay informed about City news, events, meetings and activities: www.cityofpsl.com/stayinformed [http://www.cityofpsl.com/stayinformed]  Like what you’re hearing? Suggest a topic for a future episode: www.cityofpsl.com/podcast [http://www.cityofpsl.com/podcast]

Awareness in action: How PSL aims to connect residents with resources at new autism event

The City of Port St. Lucie is hosting its first-ever Autism Awareness & Community Resource Event, designed to connect families with essential safety tools, services and community partners dedicated to individuals on the autism spectrum. The Port St. Lucie Police Department is leading the effort and on the latest episode of PSL On The Mic, Chief Leo Niemczyk and Capt. Brian Kenny talk about the evolution of the event, why it's important to make connections within the autism community, which resources will be available and how the event will provide a better understanding of the needs of individuals and family experts within the autism community. Autism Awareness & Community Resource Event: https://www.cityofpsl.com/News-Stories/2026/PSL-aims-to-connect-residents-with-resources-at-autism-awareness-event Port St. Lucie Police: https://www.pslpolice.com Stay informed about City news, events, meetings and activities: www.cityofpsl.com/stayinformed [http://www.cityofpsl.com/stayinformed]  Like what you’re hearing? Suggest a topic for a future episode: www.cityofpsl.com/podcast [http://www.cityofpsl.com/podcast]

Below the surface: The Port St. Lucie Police Dive Team and its underwater mission

Zero visibility. Submerged vehicles. Critical evidence. The Port St. Lucie Police Department’s Dive Team handles it all — underwater. In the latest episode of PSL On the Mic, Sgt. John Fazio and Officer Michael Scaringe talk about what it’s really like to search canals and waterways, the challenges they face and how this new team is changing public safety in Port St. Lucie. Let's dive in. Learn more about the Dive Team: www.pslpolice.com Stay informed about City news, events, meetings and activities: www.cityofpsl.com/stayinformed [http://www.cityofpsl.com/stayinformed]  Like what you’re hearing? Suggest a topic for a future episode: www.cityofpsl.com/podcast [http://www.cityofpsl.com/podcast]

PATH to possibility: How the City of Port St. Lucie is investing in the next generation

Ever wonder what goes into creating a meaningful internship experience for local students? In the latest episode of PSL On The Mic, Corrie Johnson and Alyssa Figur from our Human Resources team share the vision behind the new PATH Student Internship Program, a summer internship for St. Lucie County high school students. What makes a strong candidate? What kind of real-world experience will you gain? From application requirements to department placements and how to apply, they walk us through how the City is investing in the next generation. PATH Student Internship Program: link.cityofpsl.com/pathinternship Stay informed about City news, events, meetings and activities: www.cityofpsl.com/stayinformed [http://www.cityofpsl.com/stayinformed]  Like what you’re hearing? Suggest a topic for a future episode: www.cityofpsl.com/podcast [http://www.cityofpsl.com/podcast]