$20K – $100K – $1.5 to $2 million to expand VIC
At last night’s meeting, Historic City News local reporters watched city commissioners approve initial spending of $20,000 to assess the value in a proposed expansion of the Visitor Information Center on Castillo Drive that will ultimately cost millions.

Barbara B. Jenness announced to Historic City News the formation of a new business council lead by professionals interested in promoting the St. Augustine region to individuals outside the area.
Susan Kessler reported to Historic City News that St. Johns River Community College will be offering leisure courses at the St. Augustine campus this fall. Courses are subject to change.
An ice cream soda
Local wildlife rehabilitation facility and non-profit organization, Noah’s Ark, reported to Historic City News that they are holding an upcoming benefit, Help Float Noah’s Ark, at Genung’s Fish Camp, 291 Cubbedge Road in Crescent Beach.
Worley Faver invited local Historic City News readers to participate in Fiesta de Avilés — a ceremony to celebrate the completion of the restoration of the oldest street in the oldest city.
Public Information Officer Debra Johnson told local St. Johns County reporters with Historic City News that deputies in Flagler County were busy yesterday returning items stolen by three Palm Coast teenagers during an overnight vehicle burglary spree.