Season 2 kicks off with a blockbuster episode! Dash Hernandez sits down with St. Lucie County District 5 Commissioner Cathy Townsend to reveal exclusive inside details about the biggest developments reshaping our area. From the Fort Pierce Airport’s new commercial flights and a major hotel project with a lazy river… to the Wave Park update, Buc-ee’s groundbreaking, new boat ramps, and tax relief plans — this episode is packed with game-changing news for Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce residents.

Commissioner Townsend also shares her personal journey from small business owner to county leader, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at growth management, infrastructure, and government transparency on the Treasure Coast.

If you live in St. Lucie County, own property here, or are considering a move to Florida’s Treasure Coast, you don’t want to miss this episode.

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Discover how Indian River State College’s Promise Program is transforming access to higher education for local families.

On Port St Lucie Talks Podcast, Host Dash Hernandez sits down with Rebecca Shearer (Chief Retention Officer) and Maygan Johnson (Senior Director of Development) to discuss how this community-funded initiative makes tuition-free college a reality.

🎓 What You’ll Learn:

Simple eligibility requirements (no GPA cutoff!)
Coverage across St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties
Career pathways starting at $28/hour after 2 years
The River’s 100% nursing board pass rate
Support for first-generation college students
How community members can give back to sustain the program

📌 Key Program Details:

Must graduate from an eligible high school & enroll full-time immediately
Tuition covers AA/AS degrees (≈ $10,000 value)
77% of graduates remain local, building our workforce
More than 10,000 students impacted since 2022
Full wraparound support: advising, tutoring, counseling, and work-study

🌊 Learn more: irsc.edu/promise | Support the program: giving.irsc.edu

The River is developing talent and strengthening our community across the Treasure Coast.

Host: Dash Hernandez

Guests: Rebecca Shearer & Maygan Johnson

#TuitionFreeCollege #CollegeOpportunity #FloridaEducation #IRSCPromise #WorkforceDevelopment #HealthcareCareers #FutureLeaders

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In this episode of Port St. Lucie Talks, Vice Mayor Jolien Caraballo joins host Dash Hernandez to discuss the exciting developments shaping Port St. Lucie’s future. Caraballo dives into the Jobs Corridor project, which promises thousands of new jobs, and shares her vision for “The Heart” entertainment hub, a new community gathering space. She also emphasizes the importance of sustainable growth, ensuring Port St. Lucie remains a beautiful and thriving place to live. Tune in to hear how Vice Mayor Caraballo is leading Port St. Lucie into its next chapter!

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