HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Remembering the terrorist attacks 12-years later

City Fire Chief Mike Arnold invited all Historic City News readers to attend the annual Ceremony of Remembrance on Wednesday, September 11, at 8:30 a.m. to remember those who died in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

Community

Guest Column: Superintendent’s Weekly Review

Guest Column: Weekly Review Dr. Joseph G. Joyner St Johns School District Superintendent Dear Editor: Last week I had the opportunity to participate in the Governor’s Education Summit in St. Petersburg. Governor Scott invited a diverse group of stakeholders, parents and business leaders to advise him in four major areas of educational policy – State…

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Editorials

Common Core Standards debate continues

The Common Core Standards for public education are supposed to be implemented in Florida next school year, but Historic City News has learned of scores of grass-roots activists who have other plans.

Government

Concert restrictions apply to parking garage

If you are one of the lucky ones to land a parking space inside the Historic Downtown Parking Facility adjacent to Francis Field, don’t think it comes without restrictions — because it does.

Community

Park-and-ride shuttles will be ADA capable

As host city for the Gentlemen of the Road Stopover set for September 13 and 14, the City of St Augustine has informed Historic City News that they have made a commitment to ensure that all visitors have an equal opportunity to enjoy the event to its fullest by making every effort to accommodate accessibility…

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Community

September 3 – County Commission Meeting

The regular meeting of the St Johns County Board of Commissioners was held Tuesday September 3, 2013, in the County Auditorium in the St Johns County Administration Palace located at 500 San Sebastian View in St Augustine.

Government

Open House tries to quell fears for downtown residents

The City of St Augustine held an open house last night at the Casa Monica Hotel where residents and business owners were invited to ask questions face-to-face with the folks who are responsible to make the Gentlemen of the Road Stopover operate smoothly.

Community

Bee’s Quilt Shop holds Grand Opening

Historic City News was notified that there’s a brand-new nest in town for quilters: Bee’s Quilt Shop and Studio celebrated its grand opening on August 24. The shop offers a wide variety of quilting fabrics and notions as well as classes and workshops.

Business