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School grades released today

400-REPORT-CARDThe Florida Department of Education released grades to Historic City News today, indicating the performance of the state’s school districts. St. Johns County School District has continued to maintain its ranking as one of the top performing districts in the state.

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Olympian Jeff Galloway visiting St Augustine

JEFF GALLOWAY
JEFF GALLOWAY
The group, St Augustine Galloway, reported to Historic City News that in order to help kick off their 8th annual running season, on July 19th, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., US Olympic athlete, author, coach and inspiration to runners everywhere, Jeff Galloway has accepted an invitation to attend a free meet-and-greet event.

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2014 St. Johns County Homeless Summit

2014 St. Johns County Homeless Summit
July 18, 2014 at 8:00 a.m.

St. Johns County Administration Building
500 San Sebastian View
St. Augustine, FL 32084

St. Johns County and the St. Johns County Health and Human Services Advisory Council will host the St. Johns County Homeless Summit from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 18 at the St. Johns County Administration Building, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, Florida, 32084.

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Letter: To know where we are, we need facts

NANCY SHAVER
NANCY SHAVER
Letter: To know where we are, we need facts

Nancy Shaver
St Augustine, FL

Dear Editor:

There is no question that our City is a magical place—and each one of us has their own view of what makes it special and unique.  The historic buildings, the sun on the water, the carriages, each neighborhood with its own character, continue to draw visitors and delight those of us who are lucky enough to live here.

Funding panel releases scores, TDC will recommend funding
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Funding panel releases scores, TDC will recommend funding

FED-450_071811_0748Although Historic City News readers will not know the amounts of funding, if any, that each will be awarded, the ACH Funding Panel heard 3-minute updates from 40 organizations who are vying for a share of millions of dollars collected each year in tourist development tax, for their arts, cultural and heritage facilities, enhancement programs and re-enactments, development of new programs as well as funding for ongoing programs.