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National holiday allows for free parking in areas downtown
While October 14 is a nationally recognized Monday holiday for the observance of Columbus Day, offices for the City of St. Augustine will remain open for business.
Posted inEditorials
Letter: Support American Exceptionalism through Guardians of American History
Jeffrey Kottkamp
17th Lt. Governor of Florida
Dear Historic City News editor:
I find that many children in our public schools are not being taught about American Exceptionalism.
Posted inBusiness
Maple Street Biscuit Company becomes part of Cracker Barrel
Most Historic City News readers love Southern comfort food. So, when two Jacksonville entrepreneurs, Gus Evans, who at the time was laid off from Elkins Constructors, and partner Scott Moore, who at the time was laid off from Winn-Dixie Stores, came up with the concept for an eatery that would be known for its biscuits and chicken breasts, we knew that they were clearly on the path to a bright future for their business — Maple Street Biscuit Company. Today it was announced that Maple Street Biscuit Co has been purchased by Cracker Barrel in a reported $36 million deal.
Posted inCommunity
FDOT road repairs and maintenance report
Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Allen Nelson, 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.
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Historic City Arts & Culture News: October 9
Historic Coast Culture’s Farm-to-Fork Chef Series “A Gilded Age Excursion”
Oct 17
Join us for the Fall 2019 Historic Coast Culture Farm-to-Fork Dinner on the lawn of the St. Augustine Lighthouse Keeper’s House Featuring Chef Michael Lugo of Michael’s Restaurant
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Obituary: Daniel Earl Chitwood Sr
Daniel E Chitwood, who turned 89-years-of-age this month, passed away in St Augustine on October 7, 2019 at BayView Healthcare.
Posted inGovernment
City holding latest community explanation for 91 Coquina on Friday
The community is invited to an “informal” gathering with staff from the city’s Public Works Department at 91 Coquina Avenue this Friday, October 11, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Historic City News readers are encouraged to attend. In February the city commission agreed to divert $500,000 from reserves to acquire the property. The purchase never appeared on the capital improvement plan for Fiscal 2019.
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Historic city ideal place for Halloween celebrations
With more than 450-years of history, ancient cemeteries, centuries-old structures and endless stories of supernatural encounters, St. Augustine is believed to be one of the most haunted cities in America and, therefore, the perfect place to be for all things other-worldly.