City spokesman Paul Williamson reported to Historic City News this morning that the planned Bridge of Lions 5K Run, set for Saturday, July 21 at 7:30 a.m., will necessitate brief traffic re-routing along St Augustine’s Bayfront, the Bridge of Lions and on streets throughout Davis Shores on the north side of Anastasia Boulevard.
US Department of the Interior, National Park Service Superintendent Gordie Wilson announced to Historic City News local reporters today that Fort Matanzas National Monument would host two open house meetings for the public to learn about and comment on its Draft General Management Plan.
Review board members volunteering for Historic City News have noted that among incumbents who are in a tough spot after the redistricting dust settled, 48 year-old Republican State House member Doc Renuart of Ponte Vedra Beach is most notable in St Augustine and St Johns County.
A St Johns County tractor operator, pulling a mower deck along US-1 north of Las Calinas Boulevard, was ejected from his vehicle around 11:50 a.m. today; after he traveled into the roadway, striking a passing vehicle.
Former County Commission Chairman Earl Byrd was born in St Johns County on September 17, 1913; he died here this morning, two months shy of his 99th birthday, according to a report from his daughter, Kathy Strickland.
Jazz Society hosts fundraiser
By Michael Isam
The St Augustine Jazz Society hosted a scholarship fundraiser event on Sunday to raise funds for students to continue their music education.
Laurie Sanderson reported the following St. Augustine and St. Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.
Jennifer Tesori announced to local Historic City News reporters that St Joseph Academy Catholic High School and St Augustine High School classes of 1988-1996 would hold a reunion and class mixer on Friday, July 27.
