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Grand theft and fraud charges dropped against deputy
Posted inCommunity Government
Soon there will be no shortcut through Nelmar Terrace
Historic City News reporters watched as a stream of nearly twenty citizens addressed the St Augustine City Commission and a packed Alcazar meeting room waited to hear the outcome of city manager John Regan’s plans to close two northbound entrances into the Nelmar Terrace neighborhood from SR-A1A; also known as May Street.
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Arts and Entertainment this week in St Johns County
Monday – Sunday, August 8 – 14
America’s Parks Exhibition at Lightner Museum
Presented by the St. Johns Cultural Council, this exhibition portrays the wondrous beauty of America’s diverse landscapes. It also includes juried works of the Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas from the Find Your Park Plein Air event that was held during National Park Week in April. This exhibition is free and is located in the Lightner Museum’s mezzanine level, overlooking the historic pool area. Please enter through Café Alcazar entrance. The museum’s hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily with the last admission at 4:30 p.m. 75 King St. St. Augustine. 904-808-7330
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Tea Party will hear discussion of immigration – legal and illegal
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Endorsement: City of St Augustine Commission Seat 1
Three seats are up for election every two years on the St Augustine City Commission. In presidential election years, like this, it is Seats 1, 2, and 3 (the mayor). In the mid-term years, it is Seats 3 (the mayor), 4, and 5. Commissioners serve four-year terms and the mayor serves a two-year term.
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City Manager needs backup for Nelmar vs North Beach decision
Historic City News was informed that during Monday night’s meeting of the St Augustine City Commission, City Manager John Regan will take on the looming battle between the powerful Nelmar Terrace Neighborhood and residents of North Beach over the impact of “cut-through” driving.
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Historic City Undercover: August 5, 2016
Each weekday, Historic City News publishes a summary of calls handled by the St Augustine Police Department. The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee.
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Guest Column: Elections Office follows statutory schedule
Vicky C. Oakes
St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections
Dear Historic City News readers:
I want to take this opportunity to educate our voters on important information about the elections process.