HISTORIC CITY NEWS November 2009

British Night Watch and Grande Illumination 2009

Historic City News has been informed that St. Augustine’s British heritage will be celebrated in grand style on December 4th and 5th when British Night Watch and Grande Illumination return to the Oldest City.

Community

Library holds Patron Appreciation Day

As Thanksgiving approaches this week, the St. Johns County Public Library System is grateful for its loyal patrons and will be thanking them on Patron Appreciation Day tomorrow, November 24.

Government

After the party’s over

City clean-up crews were out in full force, collecting the trash, sweeping the streets and restoring order after the throngs of Saturday night’s revelers returned to there homes — although some in attendance were already home.

Community

Guest Column: No more community associations?

What if community associations ceased to exist? We hear a lot from people unhappy with the concept of common interest ownership communities that we would all be better off if they ceased to exist.

Community

Ben Adams makes District 2 campaign official

St. Augustine resident, Ben W. Adams, Jr., has retired twice — but Historic City News learned last week that he has filed with the Supervisor of Elections; declaring his candidacy to become the next County Commissioner for District 2.

Government

Bryan urges county to extend drinking hours

At the close of Tuesday’s County Commission meeting, current Commissioner Ken Bryan threw in a piece of last minute business that he says “is urgent” and must be approved before the Christmas holidays — allowing extended drinking hours.

Government

Rhythm & Ribs looking for sponsors

St. Augustine Sunrise Rotary Club announced to Historic City News that plans are already underway for the 15th Annual Rhythm & Ribs Festival to be held March 26th through 28th, 2010.

Community

A1A Northern Gateway Sign public meeting

Representatives of St. Johns County, the Friends of A1A and project consultant GAI, asked Historic City News to invite our readers to attend an Open House meeting for an upcoming project along the A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway.

Community