City cops put down ticket books and allow plein air artists to paint

City cops put down ticket books and allow plein air artists to paint

St. Augustine’s rich history of attracting plein air artists dates back centuries.  Despite that fact, the City may arrest you for creating art in public places today, even though such actions have twice been held unconstitutional in federal district court.  The beauty and allure of the nation’s oldest city overcame the illegal harassment of local artists and provided the inspiration for 70 artists from across the Southeast to come here and participate in the 3rd Annual St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out.

City of St Augustine purchases Safe Zone for homeless campers

City of St Augustine purchases Safe Zone for homeless campers

Public Park located in South Davis Shores at 91-93 Coquina Avenue

Grand Opening Date – TBA

Wade Ross, Moderator
Vagrant Watch Group

It is with great pleasure that the St. Augustine Vagrant Watch Group announces to local Historic City News reporters that City Manager John Regan, Public Works Director Mike Cullam, and Commissioners Leanna Freeman, Nancy Sikes-Kline and others, have finally relented and purchased land for a safe zone and public park.