HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2016

St Johns County woman believed murdered in Florence Italy

Historic City News in St Augustine is following word from Florence, Italy, that a 35-year-old St Johns County native, Ashley Ann Olsen, has been found dead in her apartment Saturday; foul play is suspected and authorities in Italy have opened a murder investigation.

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Crisp-Ellert exhibit to feature woven textile as art objects

An exhibition titled “Layout,” featuring woven textile as sculptural object, will kick off the New Year at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum from January 15 to February 27 and Historic City News readers are invited to participate in the events.

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Ft Matanzas National Monument at Sunset for a unique experience

Park Ranger Chris Leverett invites Historic City News readers on a special evening Torchlight Tour of Fort Matanzas National Monument on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Each tour will include an 18th century cannon firing demonstration.

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Republicans and Democrats will vote in Presidential Preference

St Johns County Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes reminds Historic City News readers who are registered Republican or Democrat voters that a Presidential Preference Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2016.

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Charlotte Street will undergo archeological excavation

Over the next month, Historic City News readers will find portions of Charlotte Street, south of King Street, will be closed to vehicular traffic to accommodate archaeological work, according to an announcement from the St Augustine Public Works Department.

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FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Debbie Delgado 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.

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Tourist Development Council Regular Meeting

Tourist Development Council Regular Meeting AGENDA Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 1:30 PM St. Johns County Auditorium, 500 San Sebastian View 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Action Required) – Agenda 5. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR (Action Required)

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St. Augustine Lighthouse will not shine tonight

Executive Director Kathy Fleming informed Historic City News that a temporary service problem has occurred that will require the St. Augustine Lighthouse to remain dark while a non-functioning motor is repaired.

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