Although Florida did not officially ratify the amendment until May 1969, nearly 49 years later, next year marks the 100th anniversary of the formal ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Historic City News research shows that many Southern states did not support the suffrage movement.
Due to strong public interest in the structure located at 91 Coquina Avenue, a property recently purchased by the City of St. Augustine, the city will host an open house on Monday, June 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The purpose of this event is provide access to the property to interested parties so they may inspect and preview the structure and ask questions of city staff while on site.
After a week of public relations misery, several Historic City News readers, including a group of members of the Saint Augustine Tea Party, are showing their support for Florida Representative Mike Hill (R) who has visited and spoken to their members as well as members of the Ladies Memorial Association of St Augustine, Inc.
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.
Historic City News reporters will attend the presentation of the Adelaide Sanchez Award for Historic Restoration and Preservation to Les Thomas, whose wide-ranging career has contributed to maintaining St. Augustine’s authenticity. Thomas was nominated for the award by Commissioner John Valdes and supported unanimously by the City Commission.
Historic City News archives show that the award’s namesake, Adelaide Sanchez, was a native of St. Augustine and worked at the St. Augustine Record from 1930 through 1943 where she was a reporter, features writer, society editor, and the Associated Press correspondent.
Eddie Creamer, St. Johns County Property Appraiser, announced to Historic City News this week that his office has provided the June 1st estimates of the 2019 tax roll to St. Johns County Taxing Authorities.
Historic City News readers are patriotically invited to attend the open meeting of the Saint Augustine Tea Party on Tuesday, June 11th at 6:30 pm, held at the Village Inn located at 900 N. Ponce de Leon Boulevard, in Saint Augustine. Business consultant, Paul Livingston will be the guest speaker.
