With nearly 450 years of history, ancient narrow streets, two cemeteries with graves dating back hundreds of years, a brooding Spanish fortress and endless stories of roaming spirits and things that go bump in the night, St Augustine offers Historic City News readers the perfect place for ghostly fun.
Month: October 2012
Joyner updates Civic Roundtable
Tony Bosco, President of the St Johns County Civic Association Roundtable, reported to Historic City News that at their regular monthly meeting on Monday, the organization of St Johns County community leaders will hear a presentation from School Superintendent Dr. Joseph Joyner and Dr. Patricia Gill.
Molasses Junction Tea Party hears candidates
When the Molasses Junction Tea Party holds their regular meeting next Wednesday, October 10, 2012, Historic City News has been informed that candidates for the remaining County Commission contests will address the members and guests.
White House correspondent at Flagler College
Historic City News has learned that US News and World Report White House correspondent Ken Walsh would be the next guest speaker as part of the 2012 Forums on Government and Public Policy lecture series.
Board says no to San Pablo Island
By Michael Isam
When chairman Walter O’Kon called for a voice vote on a proposal to attach the name “San Pablo Island” to the island land mass between the St Augustine Inlet and Mayport, members of the St Johns County Cultural Resources Review Board just said “no”.
State holds Viva 500 meeting in St Augustine
High ranking dignitaries, some with security details, came to St Augustine yesterday to discuss plans for Viva 500; the State of Florida’s promotional program to commemorate five-hundred years since Ponce de Leon claimed La Florida in the name of the Spanish crown.