Month: March 2013

Free Bike Week parking in St Augustine

The City of St Augustine will continue to offer complimentary motorcycle parking through Sunday in a designated area along Cathedral Place, according to information obtained by Historic City News local reporters.

Community

Ponce de Leon official landing ceremony

Ponce de Leon official landing ceremony By Raphael Cosme St Augustine, FL The Historic Florida Militia reported to Historic City News in St Augustine that they are bringing the Ponce de Leon celebration back to town, just in time to celebrate Florida’s 500th Anniversary.

Community

Masterworks of Ponce de Leon Hotel architects

Architectural historian Laurie Ossman, author of the new book “Carrère & Hastings: The Masterworks,” will discuss the pair’s contributions to the nation’s oldest city when she speaks at Flagler College on March 19, according to an announcement received by Historic City News.

Community

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Monica Reifeiss reported the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.

Public Safety

Chuck and Colleen White join WFOY

Kristine Phillips, President of Phillips Broadcasting LLC, announced to local Historic City News reporters that the Chuck and Colleen Show is joining the weekday morning lineup at Newstalk AM 1240 WFOY with their live one-hour radio program during drive-time 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

Business

Crichlow: Carousel for bayfront carpet golf site

Amid an ongoing debate over the fate of the bayfront miniature golf course, Don Crichlow expressed his own ideas of what he thinks should be done with the city-owned property during his first meeting since being appointed to an interim term on the St Augustine City Commission.

Government