Episodes

  • Poet Laureate, Ann Browning Masters, April 22, 2025

    Poet Laureate, Ann Browning Masters, April 22, 2025
    Apr 22 2025
    This week on The Break Room, we’re sitting down with the City of St. Augustine’s Poet Laureate, Ann Browning Masters! Ann will share what inspired her to start writing poetry, how her work connects to the city’s rich history, and what it means to serve as Poet Laureate. Plus, she’ll treat us to a special reading of one of her poems. Tune in and celebrate the power of storytelling and poetry in our community!
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    13 mins
  • Solid Waste and Sanitation Manager, Olivia Smith, April 15, 2025

    Solid Waste and Sanitation Manager, Olivia Smith, April 15, 2025
    Apr 15 2025
    15 mins
  • City Archeologist, Dr. Andrea White, April 8, 2025

    City Archeologist, Dr. Andrea White, April 8, 2025
    Apr 11 2025
    This week on The Break Room, we’re catching up with City Archaeologist Dr. Andrea White! Dr. White will share updates on city archaeology volunteers, how you can get involved, and her latest project at Francis Field with Flagler College students. Discover the fascinating work happening right here in St. Augustine and learn how you can contribute to uncovering our city's history. Tune in!
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    16 mins
  • Sustainability Specialist, Liz Johnson, April 1, 2025

    Sustainability Specialist, Liz Johnson, April 1, 2025
    Apr 1 2025
    This week on The Break Room, we’re celebrating Earth Month with Sustainability Specialist Liz Johnson! Liz will share all the details about the exciting Earth Week Awareness events, including the Fish Island Tour, the Resiliency Tour, and our upcoming recycling event. Discover how you can get involved and make a difference for our planet. Tune in!

    Fish Island Tuesday Tour: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1290002294589?aff=oddtdtcreator
    Fish Island Saturday Tour:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1290025664489?aff=oddtdtcreator
    Resiliency Tour: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1290025664489?aff=oddtdtcreator
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    15 mins
  • City Archeologist, Dr. Andrea White, March 25, 2025

    City Archeologist, Dr. Andrea White, March 25, 2025
    Mar 25 2025
    This week on The Break Room, we’re celebrating the end of Women’s History Month and Archaeology Month with City Archaeologist Dr. Andrea White! Andrea will delve into the recent British Redoubt findings, revealing fascinating stories unearthed from the past. Don’t miss it!
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    16 mins
  • Chief Resilience Officer, Deputy Director, Public Works & Utilities, Jessica Beach, March 18, 2025

    Chief Resilience Officer, Deputy Director, Public Works & Utilities, Jessica Beach, March 18, 2025
    Mar 18 2025
    This week on The Break Room, we're joined by Chief Resilience Officer Jessica Beach! Jessica will explain the City Commission's recent resolution approving the procurement of easements through negotiated conveyance—which, to most of us, is eminent domain. We'll dive into how this decision advances vital flood mitigation and drainage improvement projects at Lake Maria Sanchez, and what it means for the fight against flooding in Old City South. Don't miss it!
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    15 mins
  • Code Enforcement Manager, Barry Fox, March 11, 2025

    Code Enforcement Manager, Barry Fox, March 11, 2025
    Mar 12 2025
    This week on The Break Room, we're joined by Code Enforcement Manager Barry Fox! Barry also oversees our homeless outreach specialist. He'll share the latest updates on the Homeless Drop-In Center and where we are in the process of that project. Listen to find out what services will be provided at the Drop-In Day Center!
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    16 mins
  • Neighborhood Services and Community Redevelopment Agency Manager, Jaime D. Perkins, March 4, 2025

    Neighborhood Services and Community Redevelopment Agency Manager, Jaime D. Perkins, March 4, 2025
    Mar 4 2025
    This week on The Break Room, we're joined by Neighborhood Services and CRA Manager Jaime D. Perkins! Jaime will be giving us an update on the exciting projects that have been launched with the CRA. She'll share the latest news on the Eddie Vickers Park sports courts grand re-opening and the progress with Cordova Street Public Engagements. Tune in for the inside scoop on these fantastic developments!
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    14 mins