HISTORIC CITY NEWS November 2019

Cost-share projects contribute to St Johns River health

Today, the St Johns River Water Management District Governing Board reported to Historic City News that they have approved contracts for two agricultural cost-share projects that will reduce water use by 1.41 million gallons-per-day and reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loading to the St Johns River in the Tri-County Agricultural Area of St Johns, Putnam, and…

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Community

Human remains recovered from Intracoastal near Riverview Club

Historic City News is awaiting further details to be released after a body was reported adrift in the Intracoastal Waterway in the area of The Riverview Club in St Augustine Shores.

Public Safety

October 2019 New St Johns County Business Licenses

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Business

Minor injuries reported in morning plane crash near Vilano Causeway Boat Ramp

At about 9:40 a.m. Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrived on the scene at the Vilano Causeway Boat Ramp in response to a reported small plane crash. The pilot of the four-seater passenger plane was identified to Historic City News as 42-year-old John Bailey of Saint Augustine.

Public Safety

Cameron Coward will be Saint Augustine Tea Party guest speaker

Historic City News readers are patriotically invited to attend the open meeting of the Saint Augustine Tea Party on Tuesday, November 12th at 6:30 p.m. at the Mellow Mushroom Restaurant, 410 Anastasia Boulevard in Saint Augustine. Our special guest speaker this month will be Cameron Coward, President of the St Johns County Federation of Young…

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Community

City unveils cleaner and more “correct” brand image

One of the items recently approved by the St Augustine City Commission, was a new branding identity for the city. This is not the first time City Hall has felt the need to re-invent the logo used by the various offices of local government.

Government

Community Redevelopment Agency accepting grant program applications

The City of St Augustine announced to local Historic City News reporters that an Institutional Rehabilitation Program has launched in Lincolnville, aimed at preserving the neighborhood’s history, heritage, and community character by providing funding for repair and rehabilitation of institutional properties.

Community

Asphalt paving scheduled for St Augustine Uptown neighborhood

Historic City News was informed that beginning Wednesday, November 20 and continuing on weekdays through Tuesday, November 26, the city’s contractor, TB Landmark Construction, will resurface asphalt roadways in the Uptown neighborhood.

Community