HISTORIC CITY NEWS February 2021

St Johns County beach toll booths resume collection March 1

Beginning Monday morning, March 1st, Historic City News readers will resume stopping for toll booths on all St Johns County beach access ramps between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. The cost for daily passes is $10 for County residents and non-residents, and $5 for disabled and active military beach visitors.

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FDOT Northeast Florida Road and Lane Closures Weekly Report

Florida Department of Transportation Community Outreach Specialist Allen Nelson has updated Historic City News with the weekly lane closure report containing information regarding ongoing construction projects and traffic impacts for the coming week. Our readers and subscribers will be updated every Friday by 5:00 p.m., with some unavoidable exceptions and state holidays.

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Patients receiving either COVID-19 shot locally must provide proof of residency

Historic City News received a Public Health Advisory issued by the State of Florida Department of Health requiring vaccine recipients provide proof of residency (full or part-time in the State of Florida) or proof they are present in Florida for the purpose of providing health care services involving direct contact with patients.

Public Safety

Updated vaccination and COVID-19 testing locations confirmed

St Johns County Emergency Management updated Historic City News today during the weekly Situation Report related to the locations where Florida residents can be vaccinated, FREE of charge, against infection from the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.

Public Safety

Brandon Long Honored with Mobility-Equipped Ford F150

Brandon Long, USMC (Ret) of St. Augustine, has been honored with a mobility-equipped 2021 Ford F150 XLT truck in gratitude for his service to the United States military. The recognition was bestowed on Long through donations to the independent nonprofit organization “Wounded Warriors Family Support”. Long was deployed to Afghanistan where he served on active…

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Commissioner sounds off on whether the reason for wearing masks is medical or political

St Johns County Commissioner Jeb Smith, will be the special guest speaker Tuesday evening when the Saint Augustine Tea Party invites Historic City News subscribers to attend an open meeting February 23rd beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the World Famous Oasis Restaurant, located at 4000 A1A South in St Augustine Beach.

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Wisconsin-style Butter Burgers lead the menu at Culver’s

After a couple of weeks to get the doors open and work the kinks out, Historic City News met with Culver’s owners Garth and Lisa Darton of St. Augustine at their new location open from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily at 3433 US-1 South. Monday January 18, 2021 was the official launch date for…

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Business

City remembers Voice of Lincolnville by renaming street in her honor

Historic City News subscribers are invited to join City officials in St Augustine on Saturday, February 20, at 12:00 noon, at the corner of Bravo Street and Weeden Street in Lincolnville for an unveiling ceremony honoring Carrie Johnson, lovingly remembered as the Voice of “Lincolnville”. During its Monday January 13, 2020 meeting, the St Augustine…

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