The romance and unforgettable local beauty of St. Augustine will form the backdrop for “Fifteen and Forever” – a comprehensive expo devoted to everything needed for the perfect wedding or quinceańera according to an announcement received by Historic City News this week.
Historic City News in St. Augustine received word that Ponte Vedra Beach executive, Ken Underwood, who won a first round challenge in Leon County circuit court last winter between his company, National Safety Commission and a state agency, has lost, in a 2-1 decision, before the 1st District Court of Appeals in Tallahassee.
The one-time St. Johns County Commission Chairman, Thomas G. Manuel, now a convicted felon in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, has been returned to Florida in preparation for his release; scheduled for next month.
Thanks to Brian Thompson for informing Historic City News about the fall season kickoff by the Flagler College Theatre Arts Department with a six-show production of “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” by Christopher Hampton; presented by special arrangement with Samuel French.
St. Augustine attorney, Claude Greenfield, announced to Historic City News the relocation of his Anastasia Island law office and consumer law practice.
St. Johns County Director of Economic Development, Melissa Glasgow, notified Historic City News that the Industrial Development Authority would hold its next meeting October 10, 2011.
Jeffrey Edel, U. S. Park Ranger and Historic Weapons Supervisor at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, told Historic City News that during the 19th century, the Spanish fort in St. Augustine was quite a curiosity.
St. Augustine and St. Johns County residents who travel CR-210 each morning reported to Historic City News that they were surprised to find the Shell station offering gas at an unheard of price of $0.00 per gallon — thanks to a Winn-Dixie customer reward program.
