Protest and candlelight vigil Saturday
Media contact Danielle Fountain reported to Historic City News that “Occupy St Augustine” would meet in front of city hall on Saturday, December 17th, from Noon until 9:00 p.m.
Year: 2011
City wary of county commitment in sewer project
Without a commitment from St Johns County that they will enforce hook-up to the proposed West Augustine sewer treatment expansion, if built, the St Augustine City Commission expressed reservations about moving forward.
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Borrowing from the St Augustine 400th Anniversary
When the St Augustine City Commission met in early session Monday afternoon, a suggestion was advanced that is reminiscent of a small recognition received from the Post Office Department during they city’s 400th anniversary in 1965.
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Letter: Rain washes away city hall occupiers
Letter: Rain washes away city hall occupiers
Lance Thaite
St Augustine, FL
Dear Editor:
Winter Wonderland Firefighter Chili Cookoff
Pete Weiland, president of firefighters Local 2282 IAFF, reported to Historic City News that this Sunday, December 18th from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., the first annual Winter Wonderland Firefighter Chili Cookoff will be held at the St Augustine Amphitheatre.
Lifeguard orientation and tryouts for 2012 season
Marine Rescue Lieutenant Jeremy Robshaw invites applicants interested in seasonal employment as a St Johns County lifeguard to contact his office at (904) 209-0366 and to attend a required orientation and tryout during the coming weeks.
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Seeking photos of old St Augustine post office
UF Historic St. Augustine, Inc., Property Manager Billy Triay is asking Historic City News readers to assist University of Florida researchers who are trying to locate photographs of Government House in St Augustine during the period it served as a U. S. Post Office and Customs House.
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Beach Mayor to address Business Council
Rich O’Brien, Mayor of St. Augustine Beach, will address members and guests attending the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce South Beaches Business Council meeting Thursday, according to an announcement received by Historic City News this morning.