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.
About 3:07 p.m., Saturday April 1, 2017, Stephen M. Conway, an off-duty deputy, observed a white Ford Expedition in the area of SR-16 and I-95; recognizing it as a vehicle that had been reported stolen by Sumter County authorities.
The St. Augustine Easter Week Festival announced to Historic City News today that the renowned and entertaining Florida A&M University’s “The Marching 100” band will be featured during the Easter Sunday parade on April 16th beginning at 3:00 pm.
The St. Augustine National Cemetery will host a wreath-laying ceremony in commemoration of the centennial anniversary of U.S. involvement in World War I.
Historic City News has been following the controversy between the St. Augustine Beach Civic Association and St Johns County over the free use of the public parking lot at the St Augustine Beach pier.
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 will be working on the roadways and need your full attention.
Residents opposed to the City’s decision to erect barricades blocking access to three public streets notified Historic City News that the public is invited to participate when they hold a protest tomorrow, Saturday, April 1st.
Law enforcement officers in southern St Johns County have received numerous complaints about the reckless operation of a motorcycle by a driver who has consistently avoided capture when approached by police.
