Treasure Coast Sun

The City of Port St. Lucie is set to be an official stop on the National League of Cities (NLC) Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities. This initiative is part of NLC’s year-long celebration, marking a century of commitment to advancing local government and advocating for the interests of cities, towns, and villages nationwide.

The roadshow, organized by NLC, includes stops at 100 cities across the country, aimed at spotlighting the diversity, resilience, and transformation of America’s local communities. The roadshow began in February at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, where NLC was founded. Over several months, it will tour coast-to-coast to showcase unique stories from municipalities like Port St. Lucie.

“As one of the 100 largest cities in the United States and the 6th largest in Florida, Port St. Lucie is excited to be recognized by the National League of Cities during their Centennial Roadshow," said Mayor Shannon Martin. "This honor reflects our city's dedication to data-driven decision-making, sustainable growth, and innovation. The recognition not only highlights our accomplishments but also elevates our presence on a national level.”

During the roadshow stop in Port St. Lucie on May 29, 2024, city leaders will welcome representatives from NLC at a reception at the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens at 4 p.m. Youth from the Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County will provide refreshments through its Learn and Earn program and musical entertainment will be featured as well. City leaders will also take NLC representatives on a “hard-hat” tour of the Port District and Pioneer Park ahead of its opening on June 15, 2024.

“It is truly an honor for NLC to visit remarkable municipalities like Port St. Lucie that have made significant contributions to local government over the past 100 years,” said Clarence Anthony, CEO and Executive Director of NLC.

“Each city has played a pivotal role in moving our local communities forward and has a unique story that showcases transformative change,” Anthony added.

As part of its journey across various regions including Tampa—where NLC will host its annual City Summit conference—the roadshow aims to celebrate past achievements while charting a course for future progress.

For more information about the roadshow or other centennial events or initiatives by NLC, visit nlc100.org.

With nearly 240,000 residents occupying an area of 120 square miles in St. Lucie County on Florida’s east coast about halfway between Miami and Orlando—Port St. Lucie provides traditional municipal services including law enforcement and public works.

The National League of Cities represents more than 200 million people across America’s cities, towns, and villages working towards strengthening local leadership and driving innovative solutions.

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