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Community open house at Wind Mitigation Building
The public is invited to learn how to save money while protecting the environment at a Community Open House at the newly updated Wind Mitigation and Resource Conservation Building.
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New landscape irrigation rules presented
Sacha Martin reported to Historic City News that there are new rules by the St. Johns River Water Management District effective this month changing how homeowners, commercial owners and planned developments care for their landscapes with water.
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Fountain restoration – two to go
Historic City News has learned from the Department of Public Affairs of the City of St. Augustine, through its publication The St. Augustine Report, that two of Henry Flagler’s remaining original fountains may soon be restored.
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A1A Historic Coastal Byway Awarded $853,932
Sallie O’Hara, Byway Program Administrator, reported to Historic City News this weekend that The Federal Highway Administration announced the awards for the 2008 grant applications in December.
Southern Exposure Music and Heritage Festival
Ryan Dettra reported to Historic City News that Stetson Kennedy, Florida’s most beloved civil rights author, will be hosting the inaugural Southern Exposure Music & Heritage Festival at Alpine Groves Park on Saturday, March 28th, beginning at noon.
Eight day dig on Cuna and Spanish Streets
City of St. Augustine Archaeologist Carl Halbirt will be having an archeology dig weekdays, Wednesday, March 4 through Thursday March 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the corner of Cuna and Spanish streets.
Chamber sponsors National Heritage Area event
Leslie White reported to Historic City News that a special program titled “Growing Support for a National Heritage Area Designation: Benefits to Communities and Business” will be presented by Dr. Jonathan Mabry, Chairman of the Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance (Arizona) and Historic Preservation Officer for the City of Tucson.
Bands to Support Migrant Farm Workers
Three full days of outdoor music, art, films, carnival rides, professional skateboarding, vendors, and other fun are coming to the St. Johns County Fairgrounds beginning Friday, March 6th, according to an announcement received by Historic City News today.