Early voting ends in St Johns County
St Johns County Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes reported to Historic City News in St Augustine that all polling locations have closed on this, the last day of early voting in the 2012 Primary Election.
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Streetlight banners may be on the way
During the regular business meeting Monday evening, St Augustine city commissioners will consider proposed Ordinance 2012-10 to allow banners on city-owned light poles for limited, “government-only” use.
Carpet Golf on Monday agenda
If Historic City News readers can keep their eyes open long enough to make it to item number 14 on Monday night’s city commission meeting, they can watch commissioners engage City Manager John Regan in a discussion regarding the disposition of the bayfront miniature golf course.
Sheriff takes guns and pills off the street
Historic City News reporters traveled to Town Center in Palm Coast this morning to check in on Sheriff Don Fleming as Flagler County citizens took advantage of a program to collect unwanted firearms and prescription pills — with no questions asked.
Letter: A-Street community garden
Letter: A-Street community garden Dennis Dean St Augustine Beach, FL Dear Editor: All we wanted was a nice, aesthetically pleasing garden in the public plaza of our neighborhood; something that everybody could use and enjoy.
Coastal Cleanup Day
The Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve announced to local Historic City News reporters that they would be collaborating with the Ocean Conservancy to host International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 15, from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and they are asking our readers to volunteer.
New plans for The Quarter reviewed
Next week, Historic City News readers in St Augustine will get a first look at plans for a redesigned Colonial Spanish Quarter when its new manager, Colonial Quarter, LLC, asks the Historic Architectural Review Board for permission to construct outbuildings, rehabilitate existing buildings, conduct site and landscape alterations, and install site furniture.
Boys Clubs benefit from Flip-Flop event
Jennifer Tesori reported to Historic City News in Saint Augustine that the annual “Flip Flop ‘til you Drop” walk was held in early July, with this year’s proceeds solely supporting our local Boys & Girls Club.