HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2009

Enter to win concert tickets to see O.A.R.

Bethany Fessenden reported to Historic City News that anyone making an online gift to the Josh Zwieg Memorial Scholarship at Flagler College between July 13-26 will be entered into a raffle to win two VIP concert tickets and a meet and greet with the band O.A.R.

Community

Flagler College reports staff updates

Liz Daube, Flagler College Media Specialist reported to Historic City News that the following staff updates have been completed.

Community

End of airport taxes on final approach

Yesterday evening the St. Augustine Airport Authority took steps to adopt what will likely be its last budget dependent on local ad valorem tax revenues according to an interview given to Historic City News today.

Government

County sets first budget adoption hearing date

As expected, Historic City News watched as the St. Johns County Commission acknowledged the proposed fiscal year 2010 millage rates presented by Director of Management and Budget Doug Timms.

Government

New Businesses through 07/19/2009

Begin Business Date: 07/13/2009 End Business Date: 07/19/2009 From the records of DENNIS W. HOLLINGSWORTH

Business

Doggy dining fees lowered at the beach

Your dog can dine out with you in St. Augustine Beach at restaurants getting a $25 permit under an ordinance approved by Beach commissioners recently according to information received by Historic City News.

Community

Appointments being shaped for 450th

Historic City News has learned that the consul generals of Spain, Britain, and France, a former U. S. Secretary of State, and former Florida Governor are among recommendations by the City Commission for appointments to local and federal 450th commemoration bodies.

Government

Time for code renovation?

Saturday’s historic sign paint-over and recent building restorations on San Marco Avenue and Castillo Drive point up possible weaknesses in codes protecting our historic resources more than 50 years old.

Editorials