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Designs for whimsical mosaics, featuring unicorns, insects, and a dragon, were presented for the new Torino Regional Park in Port St. Lucie. The concept aims to evoke playfulness and fairy tales.

Dan Toback shared his view that within the next seven to ten years, parts of Fort Pierce could look much more like Tradition than the community many residents grew up in. He raised one concern in particular: whether that kind of growth stays affordable for long-term residents and the families who've lived there for generations.

Statement by Dan Toback, Owner of SLC Scanner and a Port St. Lucie home-buying business

Full episode: https://youtu.be/A4T2fbr1rJg
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Port St. Lucie resident announced a lawsuit against the mayor, city officials, and Flock. He cites alleged violations of the 4th and 2nd Amendments, as well as Florida's constitutional privacy protections.

Asked where he sees the local market heading over the next several years, Dan Toback pointed to what he's hearing from a broker friend of over 20 years - that friend's foreclosure caseload is the highest it's been in eight or nine years. Toback described it as real, tangible data reflecting a difficult stretch for some homeowners.

Statement by Dan Toback, Owner of SLC Scanner and a Port St. Lucie home-buying business

Full episode: https://youtu.be/A4T2fbr1rJg
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Congressman Byron Donalds argues that a robust K-12 foundation in math and reading is needed to ensure future career flexibility for Florida's youth. He says these fundamental skills are crucial for both academic and professional success.

Statement by Byron Donalds, Congressman representing Southwest Florida

Full episode: https://youtu.be/R3uAWmt0dys
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Blue Collar Big Dollar joined The Current to talk about the construction skills gap facing the Treasure Coast and what it means for young people deciding what comes after high school.

Far more tradespeople are retiring than entering the field, and the organization explains what that shortage means for both career seekers and homeowners. The conversation walks through the pathways in, from entry-level work to pre-apprenticeship programs to paid apprenticeships leading to licensure.

It also covers the misconceptions they still hear from parents, the soft skills employers say matter more than experience, and a scholarship fund that covers training, certifications, and even the work boots and tools someone needs to start a job.

Watch the full conversation. Learn more at bluecollarbigdollar.org.

Dan Toback discussed the position some recent Port St. Lucie buyers are in - those who purchased after 2020 may find they're close to what they still owe, or may need to accept less than they paid if selling for cash. His advice: get ahead of the situation early, look into available options, and move with urgency rather than falling further behind, without rushing into a decision recklessly.

Statement by Dan Toback, Owner of SLC Scanner and a Port St. Lucie home-buying business

Full episode: https://youtu.be/A4T2fbr1rJg
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Congressman Byron Donalds weighs in on the increasing competition within Florida's insurance sector. He highlights the introduction of an insurance scorecard aimed at equipping consumers with better market information.

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