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Downtown water boil advisory
The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that a water main break occurred on Cordova Street August, 13th — the break has now be repaired and contained.
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Doing well in weak economy
Its nice for Historic City News to be able to report on at least one local company that says “business is looking up” despite the sagging economy.
Posted inEditorials
The government cycle of economics
The proposed city fire fee has me thinking about the maneuvers all government bodies are taking in order to conform with mandates to lower budgets while meeting the need to providing essential public services.
Posted inGovernment
Fire fee NOT a done deal yet
Historic City News has verified that an article attributed to Peter Guinta that was published in today’s Record newspaper, falsely reports that “The commission passed the fee unanimously.”
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Lots of weekend entertainment planned
Communications Director Jay Humphreys with the St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau updated Historic City News on this weekend’s entertainment events including a rodeo, pub crawl and concerts.
Posted inPublic Safety
Sheriff seeks help identifying witnesses
Detectives with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office reported to Historic City News that they are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding injuries found on a 41-year old man last week at a Ponte Vedra Beach parking lot.
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La Pentola
On 4th of July weekend my wife and I took our out-of-town guests to La Pentola at 58 Charlotte Street, St. Augustine, Florida for Sunday Brunch. It was a beautiful day, so we took advantage of their very attractive courtyard and dined al fresco.
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Historic City Memories: Moonshine and Gopher Stew
This is another installment in a series of articles that Historic City News has been fortunate to receive permission to publish; taken from a collection of nostalgic memories recorded by Geoffrey B. Dobson.