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.
Year: 2009
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City releases Harbor Management Plan
Historic City News has received the most recent draft version of the proposed Harbor Management Plan for the City of St. Augustine.
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.