Support proposed Lincolnville Community Garden
Historic City News is pleased to have discovered a new “grass roots” community effort which is very easy to recommend — the proposed Lincolnville Community Garden.
Month: November 2008
CitySprout organizes community gardners
Cash S. McVay has reported to Historic City News that their new organization, called “CitySprout”, is a non-profit, grassroots movement to generate ideas, organize people & action plans to implement food and gardening programs throughout the neighborhoods of St. Augustine.
Slow Food Meeting
Historic City News has learned that on Monday, November 17th, at 6:30 P.M. Slow Food First Coast will hold a meeting at First Coast Technical College in Building C.
Visitors and Convention Bureau accredited
Communications Director Jay Humphreys has announced to Historic City News that the St. Johns County Visitors and Convention Bureau has been accredited by the Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) – a Washington, D.C.-based association that sets international standards for the destination management industry.
Save $10 on annual beach pass now
Historic City News was notified by the Recreation and Parks Department that 2009 St. Johns County annual beach passes are now on sale at the pre-season price of $30 for St. Johns County residents and $40 for non-residents.
Lightsey death ruled homicide
Historic City News has received word from the St. Johns County Medical Examiner’s Office that the death of Vilano Beach swimmer Melissa Lee Lightsey was in deed a homicide.
New County Commissioners to be sworn in
Public Affairs Specialist Karen Pan has reported to Historic City News that the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will have a Special Reorganization Meeting at 9:00 am on Tuesday, November 18th.
Public meeting – FPL franchise in city
According to an announcement posted on the St. Augustine Government website, Historic City News is reminded that city staff is holding a public meeting today on whether the city should renew its 30-year franchise with Florida Power & Light.