Guest Column - Cyndi Stevenson
July 13, 2008
Your Taxes-Your Community-Your Quality of Life
Like you, the county is facing costly price increases and budget uncertainties caused by the slowing economy and Amendment 1. To address that county staff and our new administrator, Michael Wanchick, are looking for new ways to save money and keep up the level of service you expect. Read more
Anti-crime youth grants went to golf programs
July 5, 2008
According to a report published yesterday in the Washington Independent, a new investigation of the Justice Department with ties back to the First Coast is now gaining traction. Read more
Treasure hunting in Florida
June 25, 2008
In a communication from Chuck Meide, LAMP Director, that was received by Historic City News this week, we were asked to show our support in preserving Florida’s archaeological and historical heritage. Read more
Visual pollution in political campaigns
June 24, 2008
It is another election year.
There will be a test on August 26, 2008 that will settle a number of local issues. There will be another test on November 4, 2008 that, for some, will be the “final exam” of their past performance in political office — for others it will deliver a message concerning their political future.
I always look forward to voting but what I don’t look forward to is the sea of haphazardly posted road signs touting me to vote for one political candidate or another. It is unsightly, trashes up our roadways and more importantly, it is illegal. Read more
Safety first this 4th of July
June 20, 2008
St. Augustine’s annual “Fireworks Over The Matanzas” draws more people–and cars–into the downtown area than any other single event all year long. A growing trend in recent years has been the use of bicycles by those who live close to downtown or carpooling with friends to minimize the number of cars in need of a place to park. Read more
City officials and residents working together
June 11, 2008
Thanks to some quick thinking on the part of Len Weeks, the cooperation of other Hypolita Street property owners and the support of the St. Augustine City Commission, one of the city’s four-block-long streets will be a little safer for pedestrians — tourists and residents alike. Read more
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- London: President of travel and tourism chapter
- Crime Stoppers begins “text tips” program
- Starbucks store closings announced
- Vilano Boat Ramp Dredging Project
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- Five children victims in lewd behavior case
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- New Bridge of Lions 5K race
- Cultural Events July 16 - 24, 2008
