HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2018

News and Views of 2018

The St Augustine Reportby former Mayor George Gardner2002-2006 Annually, Historic City News defers to an experienced writer and editor, for his curated list of the top ten news stories in St Augustine and St Johns County. We enjoy the opportunity to showcase former St Augustine City Commissioner and two-term mayor George Gardner’s personal favorites as…

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Community

Obituary: Carl Edward (Bud) Markel

Carl Edward (Bud) Markel passed away December 19, 2018, with family members at his side. He was born in Hillsboro, Illinois on February 1, 1935.

Government

FDOT to rehabilitate Crescent Beach Bridge

The Florida Department of Transportation announced to local Historic City News reporters that they will spend an estimated $3 million dollars on the upcoming Crescent Beach Bridge (SR-206) rehabilitation project scheduled to begin in mid-January.

Community

Kanti Patel: Playing monopoly with real hotels

St. Augustine’s hotel business is good, and the man former Mayor George Gardner describes as “the city’s most successful hotelier” apparently believes that it can get better.

Business

Join North Shores Improvement Association or renew for 2019

The North Shores Improvement Association was created by neighbors who wanted to improve the quality of life in the area south from South Ponte Vedra Beach to the St Augustine Inlet. Al Aldrich, president of the non-profit organization, says he is proud of the success that can be attributed to members of the Association since…

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Community

McGarvey Communities donate to North Florida Land Trust

When St Johns County developer Jay McGarvey offers new luxury homesites at Ponte Vedra Beach’s Marsh Dunes II there’s something that won’t be included. McGarvey has donated a parcel of land to the north to the North Florida Land Trust.

Business

Richard Corcoran appointed Florida’s Commissioner of Education

Yesterday, the State Board of Education reported to Historic City News that former Speaker of the House Richard Corcoran was unanimously appointed to serve as Florida’s next Commissioner of Education during the State Board of Education meeting in Tallahassee.

Government

Obituary: Jeffery Wilson Carroll

Deputy Sheriff Jeffery Wilson Carroll died Friday evening, December 14, 2018, in St Augustine. He was born September 5, 1971, and was 47-years-old. Visitation for friends and family has been scheduled for Thursday evening at Craig Funeral Home, December 20 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Public Safety