HISTORIC CITY NEWS March 2016

Florida Agricultural Museum free admission

This Saturday, March 12, 2016, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Historic City News readers will be allowed free admission to the Florida Agricultural Museum as part of Smithsonian Magazine’s annual “Museum Day Live!” program. On this day only, participating museums across the United States emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington DC-based facilities,…

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McClure installed to Board of Trustees for Association of Counties

St Johns County District 3 Commissioner, Bill McClure, was installed Friday, March 4th, to the Florida Association of Counties Trust during the quarterly meeting of the Board of Trustees.

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19-year-old Jacob Sikes Kline surrenders to sheriff

More details today in connection with an armed home invasion that occurred in Ravenswood on Monday afternoon, January 25, 2016. Four arrests had already been made in this crime at an occupied residence located on West Jayce Way in St Augustine.

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Rape kit testing bill passes unanimously

On March 2nd, the Florida Legislature passed a major piece of legislation that will enhance public safety and support law enforcement efforts to reduce sexual violence, Joyce Mahr, Director of the Betty Griffin House reported to Historic City News.

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Lighthouse is beneficiary from St Patrick’s Day celebration

Shannon O’Neil, Director of Public Relations for the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum has invited all Historic City News readers to partake in a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Ancient City Brewing to benefit the Lighthouse research and education programs.

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Vilano Beach named Florida Main Street Community for March

This morning Secretary of State Ken Detzner announced to Historic City News that Vilano Beach Main Street has been designated Florida Main Street Community of the Month for March 2016.

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Castillo hosts Sisters and Survivors event for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument has announced to Historic City News that they will host a special “Sisters and Survivors” event on the evening of Saturday, March 12, 2016.

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St Johns County recreational programming during March

In this month’s issue of the St. Johns County, FL Parks and Recreation e-newsletter, we found the following current stories regarding St. Johns County parks, recreational programming, beaches, outdoor activities, special events, and the St. Johns Golf Club.

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