Episodes

  • 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
  • Assistant City Manager, Reuben Franklin, February 25, 2025

    Assistant City Manager, Reuben Franklin, February 25, 2025
    Feb 25 2025
    This week on The Break Room, we're joined by Assistant City Manager Reuben Franklin! Reuben will be giving us the inside scoop on the City of St. Augustine's Citizens' Academy. He'll provide insights on how this program aims to engage and educate residents about the workings of the city.

    View the City of St. Augustine's Citizens' Academy application here: City of St. Augustine's Citizens' Academy
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    14 mins
  • City Manager David Birchim, February 18, 2025

    City Manager David Birchim, February 18, 2025
    Feb 18 2025
    This week on The Break Room, City Manager David Birchim is back in the studio! David will be recapping his Nights of Lights presentation from the February 10th Commission Meeting. He'll provide insights on the next steps and how we will proceed to make future large-scale events a success.
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    15 mins
  • Assistant City Manager, Meredith Breidenstein, February 11, 2025

    Assistant City Manager, Meredith Breidenstein, February 11, 2025
    Feb 11 2025
    This week on The Break Room, we're joined by Assistant City Manager Meredith Breidenstein! Meredith will help us connect the dots between the city's annual budget and strategic plan. It's been a few years since Meredith was last on the show, and we're thrilled to welcome her back to provide her expert insights on how these initiatives align with our city's vision and goals.
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    14 mins