When the City of St. Augustine Commission convenes Monday, Historic City News readers will learn if the hibiscus will become the city’s official flower and if “red and yellow” will be designated as the official city colors, among other things.
Day: August 5, 2011
Shank speaks to Civic Roundtable Monday
St. Johns County Civic Association Roundtable president Anthony Bosco reported that Carl A. Shank, Interim St. Johns County Fire Rescue Chief, will be the guest speaker at this month’s regular business meeting.
First Friday Art Walk kicks off weekend
St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys reminds Historic City News readers that tonight is “First Friday” and the King Street Art District will be alive with entertainment.
Flags lowered to honor former Mayor Bugeski
Public Information Coordinator Cathy DuPont informed local Historic City News reporters that the flags in front of City Hall will be lowered to half-staff on Friday, August 12th in honor of former St. Augustine Mayor Walter Bugeski.
Commission considers twelve more feet of seawall
Historic City News reporters will be watching when a multi-party memorandum for a new seawall, 12 feet seaward of the existing Avenida Menendez seawall, goes before the St. Augustine City Commissioners for approval on Monday night.
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Sheriff Shoar elected association treasurer
Historic City News learned that the 67 member Florida Sheriff’s Association met in Daytona Beach this week for their annual summer conference; united in purpose and voice, for the protection of Florida’s citizens and visitors.