Economic Problems of Florida Governors, 1700-1763
By John J. Tepaske

Part 4 of 4

THE REFORM OF 1740

The multitude of complaints and suggestions about the evils of the subsidy system brought about only one change after 1702. Late in 1740 the king ordered that the entire subsidy be remitted to Cuba in hard money. Here the newly formed Royal Company of Havana would contract for supplies required by the Florida garrison, obtain the necessary money from the subsidy, and send on the remaining specie to Saint Augustine.

Barbara Golden, Communications Manager for the St Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau, informed local Historic City News reporters about the following entertaining events for our St Johns County readers.

Historic City News has been informed that Flagler College and the City of St Augustine will screen an episode of the classic 1960’s television series, Route 66, as part of the “Concerts in the Plaza” series — opening with music by Lis and Lon Williamson with Rick Kuncicky on June 6.

Historic City News was informed this morning of the winning entrants in this year’s Memorial Day Weekend Taste of the Beach.

Emily Jane Murray informed local Historic City News reporters that the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve will participate in the Blue Star Museum Program this summer, offering free admission to the Environmental Education Center for military personnel and their families.

Historic City News was informed that two St Johns County Fire Rescue employees have been recognized for their accomplishments as open water swimmers.