The Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced today that it has awarded a $2,000 Summer Reading Grant to St Johns County Education Foundation, Inc in St Augustine as part of more than $6.4 million given by the organization to support literacy across the United States.
Vilano Beach Main Street and North Shores Improvement Association announced to Historic City News local reporters that dedication of a new public dock will be held on Saturday June 2, at 4:00 p.m.
From Governor Rick Scott to members of obscure local boards, thousands of elected officials and appointees across Florida are receiving their annual financial-disclosure forms; and, it will soon be time for citizens to know more about the financial interests of those responsible for managing our tax dollars.
The Memorial Day “Massing of the Colors” produced by the Ancient City Chapter, Military Officers Association of America, will be held an hour earlier this year; on Monday, May 28, with color guard assembly beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ceremonies commencing at 9:00 a.m.
The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation has announced to local Historic City News reporters in St Augustine that Flagler College has won an Outstanding Achievement in Adaptive Use award for its renovation of the Florida East Coast Railroad buildings.
Christina Langston, Director of Community Relations for the St Johns County School District, reported to Historic City News that, during its last meeting, School Board members approved the name “Palencia Elementary School” for the school previously known as Elementary “L”.
Last week in St Augustine, retiring District 20 Republican member of the House of Representatives, Dr. William Proctor, gave his recommendation and endorsement to House District 24 candidate Travis Hutson.
