We once owned the Bridge of Lions
Historic City News learned in this week’s St. Augustine Report that for six years, the City of St. Augustine owned the Bridge of Lions.
Year: 2009
Improvements at Upchurch Park praised
Two weeks after commissioners discussed filling in “the skateboard bowl”, Historic City News learned that the city’s efforts to address noise complaints have resulted in improvements.
Historic market site for activity and vending
In order to protect and preserve the quality and historic and cultural ambiance of the historical sections of the downtown area, the City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News the recent passage of three related ordinances.
Holiday’s ancestors may have posed for statues
There is no Internet service for our readers to keep up-to-date with Historic City News on Easter Island — a Polynesian island found in the south east Pacific Ocean.
Early morning accidents land two in jail
Commander Barry Fox with the St. Augustine Police Department reported to Historic City News that this morning at approximately 1:45 a.m., officers responded to the report of a traffic accident at M. L. King Ave. at King St.
Renee Morris: Boy, have we had a summer!
As summer comes to a close and fall weather approaches, St. Francis House, St. Augustine’s only homeless shelter, is celebrating their 25th year of service for the homeless and needy in St. Johns County in the same 121 year old house.
Columbia Restaurant Community Harvest
Troy Blevins, President of the St. Augustine Society, Inc., wants to remind Historic City News readers about the Community Harvest event that is being held throughout September, 2009.
Auction and gala to benefit relocation fund
Ali Fulcher reported to Historic City News that an Arts and Crafts Gala and Silent Auction to benefit the St. Francis House Relocation Fund will be held on Saturday, October 17th.