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The Current by TreasureCoast.com is a front-row seat to people, organizations, stories, and happenings shaping Florida’s Treasure Coast. Each episode dives into insightful conversations with local leaders, business owners, artists, and visionaries who make our region unique. Whether you’re a longtime resident or just visiting the Treasure Coast, The Current takes you behind the scenes of the area’s most exciting events, developments, and hidden gems. Tune in for engaging interviews, expert insights, and a positive perspective on life along Florida’s Treasure Coast.
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- Jul 27, 202633 min
Chris Collins on Slow Growth, Clean Water, and Low Taxes in Martin County
Chris Collins, who spent the last four years as a City of Stuart Commissioner and mayor, is now running for Martin County Commission. In this episode, he discusses why he believes the county is where the next major growth battles will happen, how large land use decisions get made, and what he means by slow growth at both the city and county level. Collins also covers his position on property tax reform, his opposition to AI data centers in Martin County, and the county's role in advocating for water quality and reduced Lake Okeechobee discharges, including ongoing efforts to remove legacy muck from the St. Lucie River. Find more local conversations from The Current by TreasureCoast.com at treasurecoast.com.
- Jul 26, 202624 min
Steven Giordano on Traffic, Transparency, and Putting Port St. Lucie First
Steven Giordano, a local business owner and long-time Port St. Lucie resident, is running for mayor. In this episode, he discusses his background with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office and later in nuclear plant security, what prompted him to run, and his views on traffic safety, growth, and government transparency. Giordano also covers his ideas for a local homeless shelter, a new trade school for the city, support for city workers and local unions, and his push to reform the city charter and add term limits for the mayor's office. Find more local conversations from The Current by TreasureCoast.com at treasurecoast.com.
- Jul 25, 202637 min
John Dial on Port Salerno's Fishing Heritage and His Bid for Martin County Commission
John Dial, a longtime yacht broker and marine industry business owner, is running for the District 4 seat on the Martin County Commission. In this episode, he discusses his background in the boating industry, what prompted him to enter the race, and his views on managed growth, workforce housing, and government transparency. Dial also discusses the debate over Port Salerno's commercial fishing docks and a proposed mooring field, his concerns about the Brightline rail project's cost to the county, and a specific drainage dispute he says influenced his campaign. Find more local conversations from The Current by TreasureCoast.com at treasurecoast.com.
- Jul 22, 202632 min
Bernard Taylor's Case for Congress as a Fourth Generation Floridian
Bernard Taylor, a fourth-generation Floridian and working firefighter and paramedic, is running for the Democratic nomination in Florida's 21st Congressional District, which covers all of St. Lucie County, all of Martin County, and northern Palm Beach County. In this episode, he discusses how his work in emergency medicine shaped his views on health care, his plan to limit corporate purchases of single-family homes, and his proposal for a state catastrophic insurance fund. Taylor also covers his ideas for bringing trade education back into high schools, protecting small business funding, investing in public transportation, restoring natural water flow from Lake Okeechobee, and his call for a moratorium on new data centers. Find more local conversations from The Current by TreasureCoast.com at treasurecoast.com.
- Jul 21, 202628 min
Althea Wiley Wants a Martin County That Keeps Working for Locals
Althea Wiley, a 60 year resident of Martin County and longtime community advocate, is running for the county commission's District 2 seat. In this episode, she discusses her background as a private chef, restaurant owner, and Realtor, how years of helping neighbors navigate local government led her to run for office, and her approach to affordable housing, growth, and government transparency. Wiley also addresses recent claims made about her candidacy, why she changed her political party affiliation years ago, and what she considers her top priorities if elected to the commission. Find more local conversations from The Current by TreasureCoast.com at treasurecoast.com.
- Jul 20, 202638 min
Merritt Matheson on Conservation, Small Town Charm, and His Case for City of Stuart Commission
Merritt Matheson, a former Stuart city commissioner and founder of Martin County Forever, is running again for a seat on the Stuart City Commission. In this episode, he discusses how state legislation has reduced local control over growth, his background as a fishing guide and advocate on water quality, and his push to bring dedicated conservation funding to the City of Stuart. Matheson also talks about the origins of Martin County Forever, the criticism he has faced over local business endorsements, and his approach to bringing the community together around shared goals rather than division. Find more local conversations from The Current by TreasureCoast.com at treasurecoast.com.
- Jul 20, 202628 min
What Eric Strazzeri Would Change as Mayor of Port St. Lucie
Eric Strazzeri, a retired combat veteran and former corporate cybersecurity leader, is running for Mayor of Port St. Lucie. In this episode, he discusses what prompted him to run and shares his views on the city's growth, infrastructure, and spending priorities. Strazzeri explains his opposition to the city's minor league soccer stadium project, his support for redirecting red light and license plate camera funding toward community programs, his plan for quarterly town halls and greater transparency, and his proposal to move Port St. Lucie toward a strong mayor form of government. Find more local conversations from The Current by TreasureCoast.com at treasurecoast.com.
- Jul 15, 202631 min
Property Taxes, Affordable Housing, and Slow Growth with Stuart Commission Candidate Will Laughlin
Will Laughlin, a 33-year resident of Stuart, is running for the Group 1 seat on the Stuart City Commission. A former school teacher who later moved into investment management, Laughlin discusses what prompted him to run, including concerns about state legislation reducing local control over development decisions. In this episode, Laughlin shares his views on smart growth for downtown Stuart, accessory dwelling units as a tool for affordable housing, research he conducted on housing affordability for local nurses and teachers, the rezoning of the Sailfish Cay property, the city's budget and Community Redevelopment Agency, and his broader concerns about home rule and state oversight of local government. Find more local conversations from The Current by TreasureCoast.com at treasurecoast.com.
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