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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.

  1. 3d ago

    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.

    Property Taxes, Affordable Housing, and Slow Growth with Stuart Commission Candidate Will Laughlin

  2. Jul 10

    Growth, Government, and the Martin County Difference with SAVE's Robin Cartwright

    Robin Cartwright founded Save Martin County, an advocacy website whose name stands for Stewards Advocating for a Viable Environment, after a lawsuit over a land use change in the city of Stuart. She started the site to document her case and share information with residents who had questions about development decisions in their community. What began as a way to explain her own legal situation grew into a broader effort to help Martin County residents understand how local land use, zoning, and permitting processes actually work. In this conversation, Cartwright discusses the layers of government involved in development decisions across Martin County, from city commissions to the South Florida Water Management District to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. She explains why residents often struggle to find information about pending projects and offers guidance on where to start looking depending on whether a project falls under city or county jurisdiction. The conversation also covers state legislation that has changed how local development decisions get made. Cartwright discusses Senate Bill 102, known as the Live Local Act, and how it altered local application oversight for certain housing projects. She also addresses Senate Bill 180 and its connection to hurricane recovery provisions. Throughout the discussion, she returns to the relationship between wetlands, stormwater management, and the Treasure Coast's estuary system, along with her perspective on what distinguishes Martin County from surrounding areas. Cartwright closes by encouraging residents to participate in the public process, including local elections, and to ask questions before development decisions are finalized rather than after. Listeners interested in Martin County government, land use policy, or the balance between growth and environmental stewardship on Florida's Treasure Coast will find useful context in this episode.

    Growth, Government, and the Martin County Difference with SAVE's Robin Cartwright

  3. May 1

    James Martin on Running for Congress and Issues Facing Treasure Coast Voters

    James Martin joins The Current by TreasureCoast.com for a conversation about his background, his campaign for Florida’s 21st Congressional District, and the issues he says are shaping life on the Treasure Coast. Martin discusses his local roots, Coast Guard service, cost of living concerns, clean water, property insurance, health care, Social Security, veterans benefits, and the role of public service in a divided political climate. Martin is listed as a Democratic candidate for Florida’s 21st Congressional District in the 2026 election.

    James Martin on Running for Congress and Issues Facing Treasure Coast Voters

  4. Apr 24

    How Treasure Coast Families Can Prevent and Recover from Sports Injuries with Dr Marc Silver

    In this episode of The Current by TreasureCoast.com, we speak with Dr. Marc Silver, an orthopedic surgeon with Cleveland Clinic in Martin County who specializes in sports medicine. The conversation covers common sports injuries, injury prevention, physical therapy, when to seek care, and how patients can safely return to activity after an injury. Dr. Silver discusses injuries seen in younger athletes, active adults, pickleball players, tennis players, joggers, golfers, and people dealing with everyday movement-related injuries. The episode also explores warning signs that an injury may need medical evaluation, the role of imaging and specialists, and the importance of gradual recovery.

    How Treasure Coast Families Can Prevent and Recover from Sports Injuries with Dr Marc Silver

  5. Feb 12

    Mayor Christopher Collins Explains Slow Growth and Development Challenges in City of Stuart

    Stuart Mayor Christopher Collins joins TreasureCoast.com to explain his approach to managing development pressure in the City of Stuart. Collins discusses how the approval of 3,000 apartment units in four years paradoxically increased rental prices rather than creating affordable housing, the city's comprehensive growth plan philosophy, and ongoing negotiations over the proposed Brightline station. Learn about state legislation that challenges local zoning authority, the relationship between municipal and county development decisions, and why Collins advocates for maintaining existing land use designations rather than rezoning agricultural and industrial parcels for residential development.

    Mayor Christopher Collins Explains Slow Growth and Development Challenges in City of Stuart

  6. Feb 5

    How United Way Martin Addresses Local Needs with Local Partnerships

    United Way Martin County President and CEO Carol Houwaart-Diez joins TreasureCoast.com to explain how the organization addresses critical needs facing Treasure Coast residents. From transportation barriers to emergency shelter coordination, Houwaart-Diez details the comprehensive role United Way plays behind the scenes. Learn about the innovative Ride United program that has eliminated transportation from Martin County's top unmet needs list in just three years, the volunteer-driven grant review process that funds 44 local programs, and how United Way coordinates cold weather shelters and disaster response with county emergency operations.

    How United Way Martin Addresses Local Needs with Local Partnerships

  7. Jan 2

    Home Inspection and Maintenance Tips Every Treasure Coast Homeowner Should Know with DBJ Inspections

    In this episode of The Current by TreasureCoast.com, we sit down with Devon Morante, owner of DBJ Home Inspections and JL Environmental. With over a decade of experience in Florida's inspection industry, Morante shares practical advice for homeowners, buyers, and even renters across the Treasure Coast. We explore what to look out for in both older and newly built homes, how insurance reports can affect real estate deals, and which red flags may be less concerning than they seem. From cast iron plumbing and outdated electrical panels to new construction oversights like missing insulation and ductwork errors, Devon breaks down the realities of Florida housing with technical clarity and real-world insight. We also discuss the challenges of living on the coast, including salt air damage to AC systems, and why even brand-new homes should always be inspected. If you live in Florida, plan to buy, or work in real estate, this episode delivers an honest look at what home inspections can uncover and how to approach them with confidence.

    Home Inspection and Maintenance Tips Every Treasure Coast Homeowner Should Know with DBJ Inspections

  8. 12/26/2025

    Empowering At Risk Youth Through the Trades With Project Lift's Lauren Adrian

    On this episode of The Current by TreasureCoast.com, we’re joined by Lauren Adrian, Chief Impact Officer at Project LIFT, a nonprofit redefining how mental health and workforce development intersect. Based on the Treasure Coast, Project LIFT offers teens and young adults hands-on training in welding, automotive repair, carpentry, and electrical work, all while integrating mental health services and life skills coaching. Lauren explains how the program helps participants earn while they learn, build dignity, and change the trajectory of their lives. From tiny house construction and welding certifications to therapeutic interventions and smartphone-free environments, this conversation dives deep into how Project LIFT disrupts traditional service models while addressing critical workforce gaps in the skilled trades.

    Empowering At Risk Youth Through the Trades With Project Lift's Lauren Adrian
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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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