Deputy Director of General Services for the City of St. Augustine, Timothy W. Fleming, set out in a letter to Historic City News this morning, additional clarification of how the City intends to proceed with development of the property at 102 Bridge Street.
Month: June 2011
Ideas to stimulate interest in the 450th
Historic City News listened last night as City Commissioners heard from resident Colin Bingham, who helped create the First America Foundation, as he presented three new ideas that were well received: a 450th Improvement Club, marketing of two vacant city lots to reduce blight, and repair of the North City Train Station for use as a community center.
Battle of Bloody Mose re-enactment
Historic City News reporters were informed by Dr. Richard Shortlidge that on Saturday, June 25, 2011, Florida Living History, Inc., and Fort Mose Historic State Park will honor the 271st anniversary of the “Battle of Bloody Mose”. Re-enactors will present heritage interpretations and demonstrations from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., including: • 10:00 a.m. –…
Thrill rides aboard El Conquistador
Philip A. Alia announced a new marine-entertainment choice to Historic City News today that opens to the public just in time for the Father’s Day weekend.
Ouellette exhibit at Rotunda Gallery
Historic City News has learned that renowned artist, David Ouellette, will exhibit a collection of original pieces in the Rotunda Gallery located in the St. Johns County Administration Building beginning June 21, 2011.
Tourism employees of the year named
Richard Goldman, executive director of the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & the Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau, informed local reporters at Historic City News that, as part of a Tourism State of the Union Address, the top eleven tourism employees in St. Johns County were honored today.