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.
Historic City News will be on hand when Nights of Lights begins its 16th year on Saturday, November 21st; continuing what has become an evening of traditions in this city of age-old traditions.
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.
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.
Please call ahead, as changing weather conditions may affect some events.
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.
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.
Begin Business Date: 11/09/2009 End Business Date: 11/15/2009
From the records of DENNIS W. HOLLINGSWORTH
