City of Port St. Lucie

Need a quick recap of past events and a look to ahead to what's coming up? Watch the latest episode of PSL NOW to learn more about: 🎄 Festival of Lights ✨ PSLinLights 📚 Florida City Week 🚓 National Night Out 🚜 Public Works' Roadeo For more information about how to stay informed about City events, visit https://lnkd.in/eUnpeTah.

A new Little Free Library was installed at Whispering Pines Park, thanks to 20 awesome volunteers and a #LoveYourBlock program mini grant, powered by the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University! 🥰 The upgraded library encourages reading, community connection and even includes a seed packet exchange. Volunteers, including Port St. Lucie Police Department and Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful, removed 15 pounds of litter during a park cleanup. ♻️ Tiffanie Becker, mini-grant recipient: “This library is in memory of my grandmother, Pearl Wesley, who passed away in 2017. This library is a way for me to share her love of reading with the community, and to make reading accessible to those who may not be able to get to the closest library.” #CivicEngagement #PublicInnovation

🌎 Get ready, PSL: the world is coming to your backyard! 🌎 The award-winning Port St. Lucie International Fest returns Saturday, Nov. 22, and this year it's bigger, brighter and more global than ever! ✨ Join us at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center from 3-9 p.m. for a free celebration of culture, flavor, music and community. Live performances from around the globe 🎶 Experience mariachi, lion dancers, Bollywood, hula, Junkanoo and more, representing Mexico, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, China, Africa, the Caribbean, India, Ireland and England. Closing out the night: 1964 The Tribute hailed by Rolling Stone as the “Best Beatles tribute on Earth.” Eat your way around the world 🍣 Enjoy international bites from Japan, Mexico, Brazil, Spain, Italy and many more! Cultural competitions & demos 💃 From the Highland Games and dachshund races to drumming sessions and Afro Cuban dance lessons, the festival will be buzzing with energy. Arts, ideas & culture 👘 Inside, explore interactive workshops, live music and the expanded an Cultural Fashion Exhibit. Don’t miss World in Bloom, a vibrant showcase from the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens. Give back 🥫 Bring nonperishable canned goods to support the Treasure Coast Food Bank and help local families in need.

We invite residents to a public meeting from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 to learn more about the Village Green Drive Corridor Revitalization Project. City staff, project planners and engineers will be available to answer questions and hear feedback from residents. The meeting will take place in the Ruby Room of the MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place. The open-house style public meeting is an opportunity to share project updates, gather community input and discuss how upcoming improvements will enhance safety, accessibility and aesthetics along the Village Green Drive corridor. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/eKBki8YA.

The essence of civic engagement is connecting a city with its residents. On the latest episode of PSL On The Mic, we explore how two community-driven initiatives -- the Flag Retirement Boxes 🇺🇸 and Little Free Library program 📚 -- have already made a lasting impact on our City. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧 www.cityofpsl.com/podcast Watch on YouTube 📱 https://lnkd.in/edZaHfPC

We're planning improvements to make East Torino Parkway safer and improve traffic flow. Residents can provide input at an upcoming public meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19 that will shape planning for the roadway. There are two meeting locations and times available: ➡️ 4-5 p.m.: Winterlakes Park pavilion, 5241 NW Jannebo St. ➡️ 6-7 p.m.: Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd. The project includes safety and accessibility improvements and aesthetics along East Torino Parkway, including: ➡️ NW Cashmere Boulevard from NW Peacock to NW East Torino Parkway ➡️ NW East Torino Parkway from NW Cashmere Boulevard to Midway Road Residents can also complete a survey to share their input by visiting https://lnkd.in/eAkatGTb.

Big improvements are blooming in the Villas of Windmill Point 2! 🥰 Thanks to a #LoveYourBlock mini grant, powered by the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, two benches now offer a peaceful spot for residents to relax and connect. ✨ To keep the neighborhood clean, five dog waste stations 🐾 were installed, thanks to nine amazing Villas volunteers who worked alongside City staff to prep and install everything. Nature’s Keeper added a vibrant Royal Poinciana tree in front of the clubhouse, mulched and ready to thrive. 🌳 Whispering Pines is growing stronger, more beautiful and more connected than ever! Paul Maneos, mini-grant recipient: “The Love Your Block program is great. It enhances the community, both the spirit and physical appearance. It invigorates people and helps keep the neighborhood clean. We’re very appreciative of Love Your Block and the City of Port St. Lucie for this opportunity.” #CivicEngagement #PublicInnovation

Flood mitigation is lessening the impact of flooding through targeted efforts. You should act now to protect your family and your home investment by visiting www.cityofpsl.com/flood to see how you can reduce your risks before the next rainy season. The Public Works Department can assist you with recommendations regarding retrofitting and flood control techniques to help protect your property from flooding. Staff also can schedule a site visit to assist you in mitigating flooding issues. For more information, call 772-871-5100. Protect the life you’ve built with flood insurance. Visit floodsmart.gov or contact your local insurance agent to purchase flood insurance.

PSLinProgress.com features new updates for November, including new renderings for Torino Regional Park. 🌳 The easy-to-navigate site doesn’t just list projects. It tells the stories behind them, whether it’s planning for growth or solving long-standing challenges. Other updates include a new segment highlighting work at Tulip Boulevard and College Park Road, and updates along Port St. Lucie Boulevard. Explore the progress ➡️ www.pslinprogress.com

The latest edition of PSL On the Pulse, a magazine-style report highlighting the City's latest news, events and projects, is available now! Inside the October issue: 👉 Publics Works and Utility Systems "Roadeo" competition! 👉 The Port St. Lucie Youth Council's successful Movie Night! 👉 The groundbreaking for The Grove! 👉 A refresh for the track at Sportsman's Park ... and much more! Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eqswHtqR