Archive for December, 2011

Eco-friendly Nights of Lights tours are bargain

December 31, 2011 | By More
Eco-friendly Nights of Lights tours are bargain

After dinner last night, my wife and I decided that we would spend some time touring the many light displays that are staged around St Augustine.

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Sisters of St Joseph open spiritual renewal center

December 31, 2011 | By More
Sisters of St Joseph open spiritual renewal center

Sisters of St Joseph of St Augustine superior, Sister Jane Stoecker, informed local Historic City News reporters that the 145 year-old order has opened the doors to Villa Flora and Brown Hall for private individual and group retreats.

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FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

December 30, 2011 | By More
FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Laurie Sanderson reported the following St. Augustine and St. Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.

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St Augustine holiday weekend entertainment

December 30, 2011 | By More
St Augustine holiday weekend entertainment

What will you and your family do for entertainment in St Augustine and St Johns County this holiday weekend?

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Be safe and legal with New Years fireworks

December 30, 2011 | By More
Be safe and legal with New Years fireworks

Fire Rescue Chief Carl Shank told Historic City News reporters in St Augustine that he wishes all St Johns County residents a safe and Happy New Year — although he issued a word of caution to those who are considering fireworks as part of their New Year’s Eve celebrations.

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Economic development for Florida in 2012

December 30, 2011 | By More
Economic development for Florida in 2012

When Florida’s Governor Rick Scott came through St Augustine and Palm Coast earlier this year, he spoke to area business leaders and elected officials about his agenda — calling for the merger of major agencies, streamlined rules and regulations, and more money for incentives to attract companies to move to Florida.

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Celebrate New Years in St Augustine

December 29, 2011 | By More
Celebrate New Years in St Augustine

For the 447th consecutive year, St. Augustinians will celebrate the passing of the old and the arrival of the New Year.

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Fifth annual Christmas tree recycling event

December 29, 2011 | By More
Fifth annual Christmas tree recycling event

Palm Coast City Manager Jim Landon reported to Historic City News that this year, city residents would be able to recycle their Christmas tree and receive a free three-gallon evergreen tree in exchange.

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