Month: November 2009

Thanksgiving archaeology and heritage events

Outreach Coordinator Amber Grafft-Weiss reminded Historic City News that there are two great events Thanksgiving week if you’d like to spend some holiday time celebrating St. Augustine’s archaeology and heritage.

Port District helps improve county’s safety

St. Augustine Port Waterway & Beach District Chairman Barry Benjamin reported to Historic City News that the safety of boaters and swimmers in St. Johns County has been significantly improved by the acquisition of two state-of-the-art rescue boats.

Community

Sheriff asks waterfront community for help

St. Johns County Sheriff David B. Shoar wants to ask those Historic City News readers who live along St. Johns County’s 125 miles of waterways, to consider the potentially lifesaving benefits of posting their address where it can be seen from the water.

Public Safety

River to Sea Preserve ribbon cutting held

Historic City News was informed by Beverly Keneagy, Communications Consultant for the Friends of A1A, that new picnic pavilions, a gazebo, and additional beach walkovers are among the new public amenities that were celebrated at the ribbon cutting for the River to Sea Preserve near Marineland.

Community

Betty Griffin House celebrates first 20 years

Betty Griffin House Community Awareness Coordinator Kim Collins reported to Historic City News that the 20th Anniversary of Betty Griffin House will be celebrated on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the World Golf Village Renaissance Resort.