On The Break Room this week, we're returning to the County to have a conversation with Anastasia Mosquito Control District Commissioner, Trish "the Commish" Becker for National Mosquito Control Week. As warm weather sets in and we find ourselves venturing outside to enjoy sunny St. Augustine, it's crucial to keep mosquitoes on our radar. Trish provides us with tips on how to tackle these buzzing nuisances, plus she announces an upcoming open house! Broadcast By: WFCF 88.5.

Joining us on The Break Room this week is Glabra Skipp, Environmental Program Supervisor, to have a conversation about the City's Tree Canopy Enhancement Program, Earth Day Sustainability Workshops, Composting Program, grease trap inspections, and more! She provides valuable insights into the internal workings and process of the programs that make St. Augustine a sustainable City. Broadcast By: WFCF 88.5

NOTE: At this time, the 2023 tree canopy program quantity limits have been met and applications are no longer being accepted.

On The Break Room this week, we bid farewell to City Manager John Regan after an impressive 25 years of dedicated service to the City, including the last 13 years as City Manager. He reflects on his remarkable career, including managing the City through the recession, the 450th celebration, multiple hurricanes, the Covid pandemic, and more. Broadcast by: WFCF 88.5.

This week on The Break Room, we continue our recognition of #HistoricPreservationMonth by shining the spotlight on Dr. Leslee Keys, recipient of the prestigious 2023 Adelaide Sanchez Award for Historic Preservation and Restoration. She discusses her journey, from her education and career to her impactful preservation work and published books. Broadcast By: WFCF 88.5

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
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