Author: Historic City News

Airport remains off local tax rolls

Carl Youman told Historic City News reporters at their final public hearing last week, that the St. Augustine – St. Johns County Airport Authority unanimously adopted a “zero” millage rate resolution; marking the third year of self-sustenance without relying on ad valorem taxes.

Government

Internet regulation opposed by Rubio

US Senator Marco Rubio announced to Historic City News reporters that today’s approval of a Senate Resolution, without opposition, voices the legislative body’s strong opposition to an international effort to regulate the Internet.

Government

Carpet golf back on the city agenda

When the City Commission convenes in regular session Monday evening, St Augustine City Manager John Regan reports to Historic City News that he will lead a discussion regarding whether to separate the sales office from the bayfront carpet golf or to allow ventures to operate on an integrated basis.

Government

Viva Florida 500 summit to include 450th ideas

Department of Public Affairs Director Paul Williamson invited Historic City News readers to attend on October 1 at Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium when Viva Florida 500 holds its statewide summit in preparation for the 500th anniversary of the founding of Florida by Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513; jointly with the St Augustine 450th Commemoration.

Community

Chamber hosts Health Care Reform Summit

Communications Manager Beau Phillips reported to Historic City News today that the US-1/SR-312 Business Council will present the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Health Care Reform Summit to help prepare business owners and managers for the effects health care reform will have on their businesses.

Business

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Laurie Sanderson reported the following St. Augustine and St. Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.

Public Safety

Tea Party vs Tea Party

This week, Historic City News learned that three members of the Saint Augustine Tea Party have brought a lawsuit in St Johns County Small Claims Court against three members of St Augustine Tea Party, Inc., and Wells Fargo Bank; seeking the return of money they say was taken without the consent of its rightful owners.

Business