Romanza president Albert Syeles reported to Historic City News that Tuesday evening, June 12, would be the last Gathering of the local art and cultural event organization until September, “while we take a summer hiatus”.
Month: June 2012
Castillo: 130 years since astronomer’s visit
Ranger Joe Brehm with the National Park Service at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, reported to Historic City News in St Augustine that one hundred and thirty years ago, the French Astronomical Society was here at the fort to observe the transit of Venus across the face of the sun.
Civil Rights demonstrator arrested
For their attempts to desegregate the restaurant and swimming pool of the Monson Motor Lodge located on Avenida Menendez, today, in 1964, Dr Martin Luther King, Jr, was arrested in St Augustine along with seventeen companions for a violation of Florida’s “unwanted guest” law. Monson owner and manager, Jimmy Brock, was thrust into the national…
First public meeting of Stand your Ground task force
Historic City News in St Augustine has been notified that tomorrow, Tuesday June 12, the Task Force on Citizen Safety and Protection holds its first public meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Northland Church located at 530 Dog Track Road in Longwood.
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Gonzalez will address local Tea Party
St Augustine Tea Party chairman David Heimbold informed local Historic City News reporters that the inside story of Wisconsin’s Recall Election will be revealed at the Saint Augustine Tea Party’s general meeting at the Village Inn on Tuesday, June 12.
Letter: Amphitheatre parking free with handicap tag
Letter: Amphitheatre parking free with handicap tag
Merrill P. Roland
St Augustine, FL
Dear Editor:
I attended the ZZ Top concert this weekend — the place was packed, I had a great seat and the performance was excellent.
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