Archive for August, 2011

Column: The Spanish soldier in St. Augustine

August 31, 2011 | By More
Column: The Spanish soldier in St. Augustine

The Spanish soldier in St. Augustine U.S. Park Ranger Jake Harper Castillo de San Marcos National Monument When doing living history at the Castillo, most of us interpret Spanish soldiers.

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Environmental Education Fair wins award

August 31, 2011 | By More
Environmental Education Fair wins award

Historic City News has learned that Anne Wilson, President of Friends of A1A, and Sallie O’Hara, Byway Program Administrator, have returned from Minneapolis, Minnesota where last week they accepted a 2011 Scenic Byway Award for the “Environmental Education Fair”.

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New Businesses through 08/28/2011

August 31, 2011 | By More
New Businesses through 08/28/2011

The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee. The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Tax Collector and should be consulted before taking any action.

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Wells Fargo senior economist addresses Chamber

August 31, 2011 | By More
Wells Fargo senior economist addresses Chamber

Beau Phillips reported to Historic City News that more than 100 business leaders gathered this morning for the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly Economic Development Council breakfast to hear Wells Fargo Senior Economist Mark Vitner.

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Journal Communications sells five area papers

August 31, 2011 | By More
Journal Communications sells five area papers

In an article that appeared last night in the Jacksonville Business Journal online edition, Christian Conte reported that Journal Community Publishing Group of Milwaukee has sold the last of its Florida publications — the weekly Ponte Vedra Recorder and Clay Today, as well as the First Coast Register, Car Connection and the St. Augustine Underground.

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Ceremony of Remembrance

August 31, 2011 | By More
Ceremony of Remembrance

The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that on Sunday, September 11, the City of St. Augustine continues the annual tradition of holding its Ceremony of Remembrance, honoring those who died in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

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Business leaders talk about job creation

August 30, 2011 | By More
Business leaders talk about job creation

Historic City News was with Florida Governor Rick Scott, State Senator John Thrasher and State Representative William Proctor yesterday when the officials visited with business leaders in St. Johns County to discuss how to stimulate growth and create jobs.

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County board and committee vacancies

August 30, 2011 | By More
County board and committee vacancies

St. Johns County has announced to Historic City News that they are currently accepting applications for the following board and committee vacancies.

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