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A Fort Myers developer is proposing to convert Oyster Creek Marina into luxury condominiums and a yacht harbor, but the plan appears to be sinking.
Mark Knight, city planning and building director, said Thursday that Yacht Clubs of America had received approvals to build 99 condominiums in four buildings, 150 wet slips for large yachts, a 150-seat restaurant, retail and office space and a 10-foot wide river walk.
An asphalt plant has made life in one St. Johns County neighborhood nasty, brutish and stinky
Dominic Nicklo has lived in the St. Augustine Heights area since 1960. But he didn’t know an asphalt plant had moved in until he began to smell the tarry, chemical-laden fumes shortly after the plant opened in 2000.
By BRENT KALLESTAD
The Associated Press
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Legislature formally apologized Wednesday for its long support of slavery in a resolution calling for reconciliation.
Q: I moved to Florida from the North about five years ago and I cannot understand why so many drivers in this area remain in the passing lane for miles without making a turn. This is one of my pet peeves; in your opinion am I right?
A: St. Johns County does not have specific lanes for passing other than the designated travel lanes on Interstate 95. Checking with several of our traffic personnel I was told there is no Florida State Statue prohibiting vehicles from traveling in the left lane unless posted “Slower Traffic Stay to the Right.”
Putnam County officials don’t think St. Johns County is treating them fairly by proposing to put a prison work farm in Hastings, and they’ve sent a letter of protest to the St. Johns County Commission.
The 2008 season of Concerts in the Plaza, begins on the first Thursday night in April and continues with concerts every Thursday at 7:00pm through August with special holiday concerts on Memorial Day and Labor Day starting at 1:00pm.
Great Entertainment in a Great Place
Concerts in the Plaza’s 18th Season starts April 3
The Sierra Club recognized several local residents for environmental activism, leadership and service.
Pictured are award recipients Bryanne Hamilton, Tom Larson and Bill Hamilton.