HISTORIC CITY NEWS March 2019

Local attorney makes her bid for Public Defender’s seat

Last month, local attorney and business owner, Anne Marie Gennusa, announced to Historic City News that she will be seeking election for the position of Public Defender of the 7th Judicial Circuit; replacing current Public Defender, James S. “Jim” Purdy, upon his retirement next year.

Community

Balancing a vibrant nighttime economy with a livable urban core

Isabelle (Rodriguez) Renault, President / CEO informed Historic City News local reporters that Compass Bank will sponsor the Chamber of Commerce Historic St. Augustine Area Council meeting on April 12, 2019, when the scheduled speakers will be City of St. Augustine Commissioner Nancy Sikes-Kline and Chief of Police Barry Fox.

Business

Venezuela on the Verge of Collapse

Historic City News readers are patriotically invited to attend the open meeting of the Saint Augustine Tea Party tomorrow, Tuesday, March 26th at 6:30 p.m., held at the Village Inn located at 900 N. Ponce de Leon Boulevard, St. Augustine. Our guest speaker will be Venezuelan, Henry Gutierrez.

Community

Time over to apply for vacant St Augustine Beach Commission seat

The deadline to apply for former Beach Commissioner Rich O’Brien’s seat was 4:00 p.m. Friday. Historic City News was informed that a dozen applications were received to fill in for O’Brien until his seat comes up for re-election in November 2020.

Government

New Volunteer Orientation at GTM Research Reserve

Patrician Price reported to Historic City News that readers interested in volunteering at the Guana-Tolomato-Matanzas Research Reserve should attend a New Volunteer Orientation coming April 5, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Community

St Augustine Police: In search of accreditation

To quote the band AC/DC, “It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll.” The St Augustine Police Department has long carried the stigma that came from a lack of accreditation. The St Johns County Sheriff’s Office has national and state accreditation which it achieved under the watch of the…

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Government

King Street Design Standards to be considered Monday night

The St. Augustine City Commission convenes for a regular meeting on Monday, March 25th starting at 5:00 p.m. in The Alcazar Room at City Hall, located at 75 King Street in St Augustine. Historic City News readers are encouraged to attend and participate.

Government

Hutson: State investment in Hurricane Michael recovery to top $1.8 Billion

Today, Florida Senator Travis Hutson (Rep Dist 7) updated Historic City News in St Augustine on accomplishments made this week as Florida’s 2019 Legislative Session continues. Senate Budget Prioritizes Education, Hurricane Recovery and Environmental Funding

Government