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Lighthouse Director of Education named
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Historic artifact to be presented to ACCORD
Gwendolyn Duncan, President the 40th ACCORD, Inc., reported to Historic City News this morning that she will soon receive the first pen used by President Lyndon Baines Johnson, to sign the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Thrift store relocating in Julington Creek
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Enjoying professional fireworks by boat
Florida by Water founder, Rusty Gardner, reported to Historic City News that it has released its 2011 list of places where you can view fireworks from your boat.
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Know state laws on distracted driving
As Historic City News readers take off for vacation, to avoid the heat as well as the smoke, they need to keep in mind that as they travel, most states are not as liberal as Florida when it comes to “distracted driving” laws– use of a cell phone, speakerphone, or text messaging devices while driving.
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City advances harbor management system
Historic City News local reporters have learned that, thanks to being selected as one of five Florida coastal cities for a pilot program, further development of the harbor management system will be accomplished in a way that is essentially “tailor-made” to meet the specific needs of the community.
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Local affordable housing opportunities
Bill Lazar, executive director of St. Johns Housing Partnership Inc., reported to Historic City News that the local non-profit housing provider has expanded their affordable rental housing program.
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PT Cruisers donate $2500 to shelter
First Coast PT Cruisers reported to Historic City News that they held “Cruise into History IV” — a Mother’s Day Classic on May 5th, 6th and 7th at the Days Inn located at 1300 N Ponce de Leon Boulevard in St. Augustine.