City Manager's Annual Report Annual Report 2018 | A Year In Review | Page 27

DIVERSITY
Monthly Concert Series
Brings Diverse Musical Acts
Give the people what
they want - for free!
At the 2018 Citizen Summit we asked residents
about the types of events they would like to
see more of in the City. The response was
overwhelming in favor of more outdoor events.
The Civic Center created and jointly managed
the Free Friday Concert series, bringing diverse
musical acts to the City for free. Pop, classic
rock, southern rock, country, jazz, and Latin jazz
cover bands played inside the Emerald Ballroom
or outside at the Village Square stage. In 2019,
some of the best acts (those with the most
engaged audiences) will return. New diverse
acts such as reggae, R&B and more will be
added. The Civic Center’s Food and Beverage
Management Company manages these monthly
events which are funded by generous sponsors.
PSL Participates in the
Race, Equity and Leadership Initiative
The Diversity Committee, in support of the City’s Forum on Race
Relations and Inclusion, reached out to the National League
of Cities, requesting to participate in the Race, Equity and
Leadership Initiative (REAL). The City received acknowledgment
that Port St. Lucie was added to the list of 15 cities that will participate in the 18-month program -
National Municipal Learning Community for Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation.
PSL is the only City from Florida participating in this national program. The program provides leaders
from participating cities with an opportunity to learn from their peers and national experts and gain a
comprehensive understanding of how they can implement and strengthen efforts to advance racial
equity.
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