Because of the impending weather associated with Tropical Storm Andrea, the City of St Augustine reported to Historic City News that tonight’s Concert in the Plaza performance, which was to include a screening of a 1964 episode of “Route 66” shot in town, has been postponed.
St Johns County Road and Bridge Department informed Historic City News that until 5:30 p.m. today, residents may obtain up to 50 sandbags in preparation for expected flooding as a result of tropical storm Andrea.
The Ham Radio operators of the Flagler Emergency Communications Association informed Historic City News that they will establish a nationwide communications platform simulating emergency conditions for 24 hours; beginning at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22nd.
Maritime Heritage Foundation holds Family Fun Day
By Raphael Cosme
Special to Historic City News
Historic City News readers are invited to attend Family Fun Day at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park presented by St Augustine Maritime Heritage Foundation.
Letter: Don’t let Capitol Hill decide fate of beach driving
Karen Miles
Crescent Beach, FL
Dear Editor:
I’m writing due to my concern with the stance that St Johns County is taking concerning amending the beach driving ordinance to return vehicular access to Matanzas Inlet.
Historic marker installed at Mission Nombre de Dios
By Michael Isam
Special to Historic City News
With medals and medallions flashing in the sun, the Florida State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution held a ceremony to install a historic marker on the grounds of the Mission Nombre de Dios.
The regular meeting of the St Johns County Board of Commissioners was held Tuesday June 4, 2013, in the County Auditorium in the St Johns County Administration Palace located at 500 San Sebastian View in St Augustine.
Historic City News readers who reside or vote in District 24 are invited to join Florida Representative Travis Hutson for a “Flag Day Open House”, on Friday June 14 at his district office in Palm Coast.
