Year: 2009

Lighting dignitaries named by mayor

The City of St. Augustine tells Historic City News that in past years, the honor of “flipping-the-switch” to light the city’s tree as well as the city itself has been bestowed upon those who have contributed to the betterment of our community; often without recognition.

Community

Stevenson joins in vote to approve rezoning

St. Johns County Commissioner Cyndi Stevenson responded to Historic City News after yesterday’s vote to approve a zoning and land use change that clears the way to build Anastasia Mosquito Control District’s proposed headquarters on Agricultural Center Drive.

Government

The Loomis Brothers Circus

Historic City News has learned that Loomis Bros. Circus will be performing at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, November 18th and Thursday, November 19th.

Community

2009 Bed and Breakfast Holiday Tour

Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys, reported to Historic City News that on December 12th & 13th, St. Augustine’s dazzling array of bed and breakfast inns will display their holiday finery during the 16th annual Bed and Breakfast Holiday Tour.

Community

The Light-Up! Night Ceremony

Parks Division employees with the St. Augustine Public Works Department spoke with Historic City News this morning while they went about adorning the decorated tree — just as they have since Nights of Lights began in 1994.