Author: Historic City News

Graham explains why FDOT no-shows commission

Historic City News was watching while Public Works Director Martha Graham told commissioners that representatives of the Florida Department of Transportation would not be able to attend their meeting to discuss the construction schedule for the San Sebastian Bridge as originally planned.

Government

Cultural events through October 17th

St. Johns County Cultural Council, the county’s designated local arts agency, periodically announces upcoming cultural events to local Historic City News reporters for the benefit of our readers.

Guest column: Separating the city

Dear Editor: The St. George Street area, including contiguous street segments, Visitor Information Center, Historic Downtown Parking Facility, Castillo de San Marcos, and the proposed Visitor Interpretation Center, are all being separated from the rest of the city.

Editorials

Plan for branding First America Foundation events

St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce’s Historic St. Augustine Area Council reported to Historic City News that Jamie Alvarez from the First America Foundation explained her involvement as program coordinator for the City of St. Augustine and her transition to the First America Foundation.

Business

Warehouse 31 offers 30 rooms of fright

Olivia Hart directed Historic City News reporters to a seemingly insignificant, average looking warehouse off Holmes Boulevard, but, don’t be deceived — it’s what’s inside that offers a few frights in the night.

Eerie Halloween haunts this weekend

Historic City News readers know that St. Augustine is the authentic place to be for both creatures of the night and daytime fun seekers during Halloween and St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys offers some tips for this season.

Community