When Carlotta Miles-Theodore quit the claim of Echo House, Inc., to the Lincolnville property left by her late mother Rosalee Gordon-Mills, she as president and Dorothy Israel as secretary, struggling to pay almost $3,500 in property taxes and even more in fines to the City for numerous code violations, walked away from their interest in the historic 1920’s complex that at one time provided indigent African-Americans with nursing care.
Month: April 2018
Historic City News: Entertainment this week
Monday – Sunday, April 2- 8
Ready Player One at IMAX Theater at World Golf Hall of Fame
In a virtual world called Oasis, a teenager finds himself competing in a treasure hunt against ruthless foes after the game’s founder dies and the fortune that he leaves behind is the grand prize. This film premieres on March 28 and is showing at the IMAX Theater at World Golf Hall of Fame. Visit the website for show times and ticket pricing. One World Golf Place, St. Augustine 904-940-4123
The Masters Week at the Hall of Fame
San Marco Avenue resurfacing project Open House
The Florida Department of Transportation has invited all Historic City News readers to attend an informal construction project open house on Monday, April 30 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the St. Augustine Main Library located at 1960 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard.
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Gunfire during neighborhood disturbance sends three to hospital
Detectives with the Major Crimes Unit of the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office have continued throughout the early morning hours to investigate a Sunday night shooting which left three individuals with gunshot injuries.
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Dick Williams: The time is now to restore our beaches
For years, our public beaches along Highway A1A between Ponte Vedra Beach and Vilano Beach have continuously fallen into a state of decline. From the damage to our coastline due to a continuous stream of nor’easters and tropical storms to enduring two hurricanes within one year, the beaches along the northern stretch of our county’s coastlines are in a state of emergency.
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FDOT road repairs and maintenance report
Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Monica R. Reifeiss, 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.