Year: 2014

Historic City News was informed that Robert Laryn Skate Park is scheduled to reopen to the public at 10:00 a.m. this morning, Saturday, February 8, weather permitting. A new operator will manage a pro shop staffed with knowledgeable skaters and offers skateboard lessons, skateboards and gear, equipment rental, snacks and drinks.

Laurie Sanderson 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.

Romanza founder, Albert Syeles, was pleased to announce one of this year’s first signature events of the 2014 Romanza Festivale of the Arts in St Augustine, with tickets going on sale Valentine’s Day, February 14th.

Easter Festival has become a struggling tradition Formed more than 50 years ago at the request of city and Chamber of Commerce officials to spike a normally slow tourist period, official urgency for the St Augustine Easter Festival has waned. By George Gardner For Easter Festival Committee St. Augustine’s annual Easter Festival 2014 opened with…

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The City of St. Augustine got a little darker for Historic City News readers last Monday night as the 20th season of Nights of Lights drew to a close. The annual winter celebration of light started its 10-week long run on the Saturday before Thanksgiving and ended on Sunday, February 2.