Visit St. Augustine – on a budget

Nepal, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Prague, London, Milan and Tokyo. Sadly enough, in these trying economic times excursions to international destinations like these happen only in dreams for most of us.


Nepal, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Prague, London, Milan and Tokyo. Sadly enough, in these trying economic times excursions to international destinations like these happen only in dreams for most of us.

City Commissioner Nancy Sikes-Kline reported to Historic City News that more than 100 resolutions and letters have been adopted by public and private organizations in support of the proposed east coast Amtrak FDOT passenger rail project.

Historic City News learned Friday that Morris Publishing Group, LLC has agreed to the terms of a proposed restructuring agreement with the holders of over seventy-five percent of its outstanding senior subordinated notes.

Cindy Norman reported to Historic City News that the St. Johns County Horse Council will hold the official opening of the St Johns County equestrian center today and the public is invited.

Priscilla Proctor, Coordinator of College and Public Relations, reported to Historic City News that Lynn Sweet, Washington Bureau Chief for the Chicago Sun-Times, will be the next speaker in the Flagler College Forum on Government and Public Policy.

Tuesday the Board of County Commissioners adopted the final fiscal year 2010 budget of $611 million, a $47 million decrease from 2009 and a $122 million decrease since 2007.

Republican State Committeeman Jon Woodard reminds all Historic City News readers about the GOP Family Picnic tomorrow that is being co-sponsored by the St. Johns County Republican Party and the Republican Club of Greater St. Augustine.

In 1933, the father of African-American history, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, penned a book entitled, “Mis-Education of the Negro”.