Year: 2011

New Businesses through 01/23/2011

The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee. The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Tax Collector and should be consulted before taking any action.

Business

Civil War to Civil Rights at Agricultural Museum

Mary K. Herron, Director of Development at the Florida Agricultural Museum, reported to Historic City News that Derek Hankerson, a local historian and educator, will be discussing the role of black soldiers during the Civil War.

Community

Aerobatic pilots prepare for air show season

Northeast Florida Regional Airport at St. Augustine announced to Historic City News that local residents and airport users can expect increased flight activity, from now through the end of April, as “aerobatic pilots” prepare for the 2011 Air Show Season.

Community

Contract with First America Foundation

Historic City News continues to review the seven page contract between the City of St. Augustine, signed by Mayor Joe Boles, and First America Foundation, Inc., the private foundation on which Boles is a Board Member; that was created, some say, to avoid the requirements of public notice and public hearings.

Editorials

Owner sells Castillo Real Hotel at Beach

DeBartolo Development LLC, in a joint venture partnership with Impact Group, reported to Historic City News that they received a 51 percent discount of the outstanding loan balance as an incentive to acquire the St. Augustine Beach hotel.

Business

Cultural entertainment and events

St. Johns County Cultural Council, the county’s designated local arts agency, periodically reports upcoming cultural events to local Historic City News reporters for the benefit of our readers.

Community