HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2019

Preservation talk turns to hunt for someone to procure Coquina residence

After a lot of patronizing from the St Augustine City Manager’s office, Historic City News learned today that crow will be eaten as the City admits that there is no “historic preservation plan” that they will employ that offsets the potential liability of the nearly 75-year-old wood-frame termite trap acquired as part of the Coquina…

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Government

New local business invites customers who want to express their individuality

Curious Creations & Designs is now open for business in St. Augustine If you enjoy handcrafted, one of a kind papier-mâché sculptures or paintings, or want custom designed clothing for your business or to evoke your own personal style, Curious Creations is your one-stop shop to fulfill all your creative needs.

Business

Ponte Vedra Beach teen killed while jogging on A1A

Troopers told Historic City News that 16-year-old Zander Laurin of Ponte Vedra Beach was jogging in the southbound bicycle lane of SR-A1A near Mickler’s Landing at 5:55 a.m. when he was hit by a 2012 Toyota Tundra that drifted out of its lane; striking Laurin from behind.

Public Safety

Lastinger Family Foundation makes endowment gift to FSDB

Nancy Bloch, Executive Director of Communications & Public Relations for the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind informed local Historic City News reporters of an endowment gift of $250,000 from the Lastinger Family Foundation in honor of Dr. Thomas M. Zavelson, who provides invaluable service to the school as a member of the…

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Community

Wanchick on losing end of 3-2 split vote to renew employment agreement

A new county administrator is in the offing for St Johns County, a trend observed in other local governments in northeast Florida. Palm Coast said goodbye to Jim Landon, the City of Bunnell has a new city manager, and the Flagler County Board of Commissioners replaced their county administrator with Jerry Cameron; a former assistant…

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Government

Letter: Please expose John Valdes

Letter: Please expose John Valdes Anonymous ReaderSt Augustine, FL Dear Historic City News editor: The enclosed letter and documents have been mailed to Michael A. Lischio with the St. Johns County Property Appraiser. He will investigate for Homestead fraud, etc. You may wish to contact him and request records of his investigation, as I and…

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Editorials

Today is the day for a decision on County Administrator’s continued employment

The time to sink or swim has come for 69-year-old Michael David Wanchick, the often-controversial St Johns County administrator hired July 30, 2007. The current effective term of the county administrator’s Professional Services Agreement expires on January 1, 2020.

Government

Paul Renner reflects on successes of 2019 Legislative Session

by A.G. GancarskiSpecial to Historic City News House Member Paul Renner, a Palm Coast Republican on track to serve as Speaker of the Florida House in 2022, currently helms the House Judiciary Committee. On Monday of last week, with the Legislative Session in the rearview mirror, Renner talked about its aftermath and what’s next.

Government