Year: 2011

City receives final $22k First America refund

Last week, the City of St. Augustine got some overdue good news when it comes to the First America Foundation fiasco; news that many residents compare to a “bad dream” that they would like to see go away — good news but not quite over yet.

Government

Jennifer Zuberer: Earning her paycheck

Two weeks ago, Historic City News reported that St. Augustine City Manager, John Regan, introduced the city commission to Jennifer L. Zuberer who serves as Communications and Resources Manager for the 450th Commemoration; and, at last night’s meeting, she really showed her stuff.

Government

The citizens of St Augustine spoke

When the City of St. Augustine called this afternoon’s workshop to order, an audience of sixty or seventy representatives of various civic, cultural and historic organizations as well as some private citizens responded to the invitation to provide their input on what the mayor called “open mic night”.

Community

Self-portrait of Menendez is historically accurate

Historic City News readers attending this evening’s 5:00 p.m. meeting of the St. Augustine City Commission were entertained by a special presentation of a historically accurate portrait of Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles; painted and presented by his alter ego, Chris Light.

Community

Florida: Choosing the Future

The Florida Humanities Council and Flagler College have invited Historic City News readers to enjoy a free screening of a documentary film “Florida: Choosing the Future”.

Community