Loren Townsend Zawawi reports that work has begun on Aviles Street in the heart of downtown St. Augustine and she told local Historic City News reporters that she hopes all goes well for the business owners as the facelift continues during the coming weeks.
Historic City News has learned from Florida Association of Counties General Counsel, Ginger Delegal, that four of the nine constitutional amendments originally slated for the November 2010 General Election, have been challenged in the Florida courts.
Penny Halyburton, St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections, wants to remind all Historic City News readers to bring current and valid photo and signature ID when you come in to vote.
One of the last items on Monday night’s regular City Commission meeting is a discussion to be “lead” by lawyer and St. Augustine Mayor Joseph L. Boles, Jr. that warrants public attention.
The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that, in addition to their regularly scheduled public meeting on Monday, August 9, 2010, the City Commission will hold a private, non-public meeting — referred to as a “shade meeting”.
Local Historic City News reporters have learned that the United States Army Corps of Engineers has contracted Lowe Engineers of Atlanta to conduct survey work on St. Johns County beaches until the end of October.
Historic City News has learned that the Least Tern nesting colony at Porpoise Point has experienced a very successful year and is being considered as the only successful nesting colony on the northeast coast of Florida.
In an update received by Historic City News today, St. Johns County Administrator Michael Wanchick reminded political candidates and their campaign supporters that the County Land Development Code regulates political campaign signs, including their placement, size, and removal.
