HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2015

County Commissioners will hold Special Meeting

The St Johns Board of County Commissioners announced to Historic City News that a special meeting has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 12 at the St. Johns County Administration Building, 500 San Sebastian Dr.

Government

Showing a Florida that has disappeared

Historic City News has learned that one of Florida’s major private art collectors, Sam and Robbie Vickers or Jacksonville, have gathered about 2,500 paintings dating to the 1700’s that showcase a Florida that has disappeared. Their tableau of peonies from 1902 by the artist Felix de Crano is on loan, through March 1st, at the…

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Community

Arrest comes from last week’s break-in at Sangrias

Evidence collected after the January 23rd burglary of Sangrias, located at 35 Hypolita Street in St Augustine, has led to the arrest of 31-year-old Kenneth Corwin Moore; according to a report received by Historic City News today.

Public Safety

Last weekend to view Nights of Lights

The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that it will be a little bit darker on Monday, February 2nd, as the 21st season of Nights of Lights draws to a close.

Community

An Acoustic Evening with Travis Tritt

An Acoustic Evening with Travis Tritt Friday, February 6, 2015 For a complete list of events go to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall website.

Community

Planning and Zoning Agency Meeting

AGENDA St. Johns County PLANNING AND ZONING AGENCY Thursday, February 5, 2015 Please be advised that the regularly scheduled public meeting of the St. Johns County Planning and Zoning Agency will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. in the County Auditorium at the St. Johns County Administrative Complex located at 500…

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Community

Letter: Sheriff misused Amber Alert

Letter: Sheriff misused Amber Alert Sherri Bankston Fleming Island, FL Dear Editor: I am contacting you because the media has been covering the JSO handling of the Amber Alert for Cherish Periwinkle and the Amber Alert for Reid Payne, son of former Sergeant Catherine Payne with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

Editorials

HHSAC Executive Committee Meeting Schedule

Health and Human Services Advisory Council FY 2014/2015 Executive Committee Meeting Schedule All meetings are held at the Health and Human Services Conference Room, 1955 US 1 South, St. Augustine. Any changes in dates, times, or meeting rooms will be posted. Meetings held on first Thursday of the month at 3:30 p.m.

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