HISTORIC CITY NEWS July 2017

Residents in two city neighborhoods get new sidewalks

In a classic case of the squeaky wheel getting the grease, the City of St Augustine announced to Historic City News that on Monday, July 24th sidewalk projects will be starting as a direct result of residents of two neighborhood associations “providing their input to city staff”.

Community

City eliminates Washington Street parking

Historic City News has learned that City Manager John Regan has executed another unilateral decision to eliminate much needed parking spaces in the City of St Augustine, this time in Lincolnville.

Public Safety

Meeting to review San Marco Avenue resurfacing project

Florida Department of Transportation representatives have invited all Historic City News readers to attend a public meeting to discuss the San Marco Avenue resurfacing project, mobility issues, traffic and on-street parking. The Open House and meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 25th from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the Virginia Room, Flagler College…

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Community

Flags at half-staff in honor of Faith K Tiberio

Historic City News was informed today that the flags at St. Augustine’s City Hall will be lowered to half-staff on Monday, July 24th in honor of de Aviles Award recipient Faith K. Tiberio who died on Monday, July 17th.

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

Hey, we live up here!

St Augustine residents and Historic City News readers who rent an upstairs apartment from Dan Holiday in his historic building at 11 Aviles Street, like the fact that their homes are in the heart of downtown, yet out of sight to most tourists. Some are saying that now, that may be a problem because they…

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Government

Re-directing Planned Parenthood’s taxpayer funding

Saint Augustine Tea Party has invited all Historic City News readers to attend the next general meeting Tuesday, July 25th at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Inn located at 900 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard when the special guest speaker will be Eileen Escalante, Regional Field Director for Susan B. Anthony List.

Community

4-H Youth Development program seeks volunteers

St Johns County 4-H Youth Development Program has asked Historic City News to announce that they are seeking club and project volunteers to work with students ages 5 to 18.

Community