HISTORIC CITY NEWS November 2012

Ad Hoc historic preservation recommendations

Nine years ago, long before St Augustine and St Johns County property values hit the skids, or the rest of the general economy for that matter, Mayor George Gardner set out on an ambitious project to identify recommendations that could be presented to the City Commission regarding historic preservation — recently, sitting Commissioner Nancy Sikes-Kline,…

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Government

St Augustine gays and lesbians may gain housing protection

A first reading of a proposed ordinance before the City Commission tomorrow evening; providing for inclusion of “sexual orientation” as a protected class, with regard to housing discrimination within the city limits of St Augustine.

Community

Letter: Improve neighborhood notice

Letter: Improve neighborhood notice Rhey Palmer St Augustine, FL Dear Editor: The current process for notifying the public of hearings and issues affecting neighborhoods has proven to be insufficient to allow for the timely and intended public input.

Editorials

Preservationist commissioner advances agenda

After hearing two Planning and Zoning Board appeals, challenging approval of a tree removal at 21-A Casanova Road and approval of a “use-by-exception” for a scooter rental business at 125-A King Street, St Augustine City Commissioner Nancy Sikes-Kline will sponsor a pitch for increased spending on her preservationist agenda tomorrow night.

Government

Over 100 pets find new homes in October

Paul Studivant reported to local Historic City News reporters in St Augustine that the St Johns County Pet Holding and Adoption Center enjoyed a successful month for pet adoption in October; with 103 pets placed overall.

Community

2012 Turtle nesting season a success

October 30 marked the close of a “very positive” sea turtle nesting season according to information provided by county officials to Historic City News in St Augustine this week.

Community

St Johns County Thanksgiving schedules

The St Johns County Board of County Commissioners informed Historic City News that all St Johns County Administrative offices, branches of the Public Library, and the Pet Center will be closed Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Government

Letter: The Revolution is alive and well

Letter: The Revolution is alive and well John Charles Stevens SJC Republican State Committeeman Elect Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Dear Editor: Four years ago, the prospects for Ron Paul’s liberty wing of the Republican Party did not look too promising in St. Johns County.

Editorials