Historic City News readers will have an opportunity to comment on the agreements for visitor information services between St Johns County and the two officially designated contractors; both are scheduled to expire on September 30, 2013.
When Chairman Bill Hughes convenes the meeting of the St Johns County Tourist Development Council Monday afternoon, the members will face a host of financial action items; which, if passed, will advance to the Board of County Commissioners for approval.
St Johns County firefighters have announced to local Historic City News reporters that they will participate in the “Fill the Boot” fundraising event to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Historic City News readers are invited to participate, for free, when volunteers at Fort Mose Historic State Park, dressed in period attire, offer visitors a fascinating glimpse into the past this Saturday, August 24, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Historic City News learned that during the Gentlemen of The Road Stopover, locals and ticket holders who purchase a wristband for the park-and-ride shuttle will be told that they are entitled to “Shuttle Perks” — an assortment of discounts being offered by local businesses, restaurants and attractions to entice concert goers.
City inspector Brett Brown reported to Historic City News that starting on Monday, August 26 and continuing through Friday, August 30, a city contractor will be trimming trees within the right-of-ways along streets lying south of King Street, and between Riberia Street on the west and Cordova Street, on the east.
National Convention of Vietnam Veterans held
By Michael Isam
Special to Historic City News
There it was — an entire era in one place at one time. Talk about an overlap of the time-space continuum. The weather was already in the 80’s at 8 a. m. and predicted to be hotter by mid-afternoon. Just in the action of standing still, clothes became wet. Moving made the wet patches larger, and the shade offered little relief.
