HISTORIC CITY NEWS June 2017

City wants to spend over $1 million on Waterworks Building

In a possibly over-ambitious agenda tomorrow night, the St Augustine City Commission will consider a commitment of matching funds to a state grant to be used for continued rehabilitation of the Waterworks Building on San Marco Avenue.

Government

Guest: Don’t allow Commission to ignore Code, Comp Plan and PZB

Guest: Don’t allow Commission to ignore Code, Comp Plan and PZB Lee Geanuleas St Augustine, FL On June 4, 2017, Historic City News published a guest column titled, “Impact of San Marco Hotel will be felt forever” by Planning and Zoning Board (PZB) member Sue Agresta. She explained in her column how she reached her…

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Editorials

Staff misrepresents occupancy of hotel restaurant and bar

Historic City News has reviewed official architectural drawings for Kanti Patel’s proposed San Marco hotel that have been on file with the City of St Augustine Planning and Building Department since May 13, 2016.

Government

Learn about the history of the Guana Peninsula

Historic City News readers are invited to learn about the history of the Guana Peninsula when the Guana-Tolomato-Matanzas Research Reserve hosts their next free monthly guided exploration hike July 1, 2017.

Community

Monday will be a special first birthday for Alligator Farm residents

In 1947, the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park received its first Galapagos tortoises. But it was last summer before the first hatchlings of these endangered species would be born.

Business

Inaugural meeting of Ravenswood Neighborhood Association

Forrest Masters, President of the newly formed Ravenswood Neighborhood Association, announced to Historic City News that the inaugural meeting of the organization has been scheduled for Thursday, June 15th. Interested neighbors, residents, business owners, and property owners are invited to attend.

Community

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Debbie Delgado, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted. Be alert to lane closures and temporary detours, as well as increased congestion in these areas. FDOT employees and contractors…

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Community

New strain of canine influenza appears in county

The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has confirmed to local Historic City News reporters today that a number of dogs in St Johns, Putnam, and Flagler County are currently being hospitalized for H3N2 canine influenza (dog flu).

Public Safety