HISTORIC CITY NEWS April 2017

Blessing of the Fleet to be held Palm Sunday

Historic City News readers will want to plan extra time to allow for the procession and closure of the Bridge of Lions while the St Augustine Yacht Club presents the annual Blessing of the Fleet on Palm Sunday, April 9th, starting at approximately 12:30 p.m.

Community

Accused area child molester captured in North Carolina

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly minced no words this afternoon when he reported to Historic City News that authorities in North Carolina have captured a Palm Coast man accused of child molestation.

Public Safety

Zoning Board says no to rezoning request on Castillo Drive

After about three and a half hours of presentations, public comments, debate and discussion, the St Augustine Planning and Zoning Board, in a split decision, voted 4-2 Tuesday to deny an application by local hotelier Kanti Patel to rezone the former Barnacle Bill’s property from HP-5 to PUD to be used as hotel parking.

Government

Something for everyone on Vilano Beach Main Street

Sallie O’Hara, Executive Director of Vilano Beach Main Street, Inc., invited all Historic City News readers to enjoy a weekend at Vilano Beach Town Center featuring art, entertainment, and a sampling of local cuisine. The festivities will kick off with a party on the pier, workshop, festival and tour of homes.

Community

No vote taken at Beach commission on public comment issue

Hours were spent Monday evening deliberating over the three minutes taken by the public to air their support or grievances with a broad spectrum of activity conducted by the local government of about 6,500 St Johns County residents.

Government

St Johns County firefighters called to extinguish car fire

Battalion Chief Brian Mitzel reported to Historic City News from the scene of a car fire last night near the intersection of US-1 North and International Golf Parkway.

Public Safety

Victims escape injury after shots fired into occupied residence

Deputies and Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly responded to the Belle Terre subdivision around 5:30 a.m. this morning after a resident on Plain View Drive heard gunshots in the quiet Palm Coast neighborhood.

Public Safety

Guest: This one is simple — follow the code

By: Lee Geanuleas Special to Historic City News The rezoning of the current Barnacle Bills Restaurant on West Castillo Drive from Historic Preservation-5 (HP-5) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for San Marco Hotel valet parking is on the City Planning and Zoning Board agenda for Tuesday, April 4th.

Government