Plundering the beach for buried treasure
With all the new-found attention on pirates in Saint Augustine, local Historic City News reporters headed to the beach this morning to see just who might be burying, or retrieving, a cache of jewels and gold.

With all the new-found attention on pirates in Saint Augustine, local Historic City News reporters headed to the beach this morning to see just who might be burying, or retrieving, a cache of jewels and gold.
An airline for St Augustine
By Geoff Dobson
The St. Augustine Airport, once known as the St. Augustine Municipal Airport, has changed its name once again. The rumor on the street is that a scheduled airline is to come.
Historic City News was informed by St. Johns County spokeswoman Karen Pan, that The William Bartram Scenic and Historic Highway has been recognized recently with several awards for its Master Plan and website www.BartramScenicHighway.com.
Adam Morley asks Historic City News readers to remember that there is a way to recycle expanded polystyrene foam, such as the cushioning material used in packaging, polystyrene beads, or peanuts.
The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee. The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Tax Collector and should be consulted before taking any action.
St. Johns County Cultural Council, the county’s designated local arts agency, periodically reports upcoming cultural events to local Historic City News reporters for the benefit of our readers.
A Palm Coast memorial honoring the recipients of Purple Heart Medals was recently targeted by vandals according to a report received by Historic City News this week.
One of St. Augustine’s popular Inn’s, The Ancient City Inn, announces the Grand Opening of their New Fig Tree Cottage. The Inn will dedicate the Cottage with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8 a.m. on Friday, December 3 and host a Grand Opening Celebration from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 4.