County Community Outreach Workshops
St Johns County District 5 Commissioner, Rachael L. Bennett, announces to Historic City News readers, her plans to hold Community Outreach Workshops around the county between November 7 and December 4.
Committee positions open at St Johns County
Melissa Lundquist, manager of the St Johns County Board of County Commissioners, has invited Historic City News readers who would like to participate on a local government advisory committee or volunteer board to take a more active role in county government by applying for one of a variety of current vacancies.
Local Kiwanis Club recognizes Schaffer Weeks
St Augustine Police Commander Steve Fricke reported to Historic City News that the Kiwanis Club of Historic St Augustine recently honored its “Student of the Month” during the October 24th meeting.
Safety first when plans include outdoor activity
It is the time of year when many Historic City News readers will be taking advantage of the cooler weather to spend more time outdoors, scouting or enjoying archery season; and, through state, federal and private partnerships, Florida also boasts many diverse and exciting public hunting opportunities.
UF Survey: Consumer confidence at two-year low
As October comes to a close and merchants are eager for brisk holiday sales, news received by Historic City News this morning from a University of Florida survey, gives little reason to celebrate. The survey says Florida’s overall consumer confidence fell to a two-year low of 71 points in October.
Original “ghost tour” company sold to local operator
Ghost Tours of St Augustine Inc, the very first company of its type in North Florida to offer haunted historical tours, has announced to local Historic City News business reporters that Adam Shockey, President and CEO of Tour Saint Augustine Inc., has acquired their company.
New World in the Eyes of Explorers
Historic City News readers will enjoy free admission to experience The New World in the Eyes of Explorers exhibition; open today through January 5th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily at the Visitor Information Center located at 10 West Castillo Drive in St. Augustine.
Burning in South Ponte Vedra Beach Thursday
Michael Shirley, Ph.D., Director at the Guana-Tolomato-Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, reported to Historic City News today that an ecological prescribed burn has been scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.