Posted inBusiness
Chamber of Commerce April events
The St Johns County Chamber of Commerce informed Historic City News today that they hold nearly 150 events each year for the business professionals in St Augustine and St Johns County.
Posted inBusiness
New Businesses through 3/25/2012
The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee.
The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Tax Collector and should be consulted before taking any action.
Posted inPublic Safety
FDOT road repairs and maintenance report
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.
Posted inEditorials
Guest Column: e-commerce scams
Here is an example of an advertisement placed on a popular e-commerce classified site: “For Sale: 2005 Denali Yukon. Excellent condition. 46,000 miles. Must sacrifice as I am being deployed to Afghanistan next month. Will deliver anywhere in Southeast United States.”
Posted inGovernment
Expansion of resident parking plan tabled
St Augustine City Commissioners decided Monday night to table a proposal that would have affected three parking spaces along Water Street that are part of a controversial “Resident Parking” program managed by the City.
Posted inPublic Safety
Emergency beacon recovered by local Civil Air Patrol
Lieutenant Dennis Maloney in St Augustine told Historic City News reporters that the local Civil Air Patrol squadron was called out recently to assist in locating a rogue distress radio beacon; said to be signaling from somewhere near SR-16 and Ponce de Leon Boulevard.
Posted inCommunity
Archaeology month at Cathedral Parish School
Raphael Cosme reported to Historic City News that on Friday, March 23rd, the Cathedral Parish School held a Florida Archaeology Month Celebration that included a presentation by distinguished researcher Dr. Kathleen Deagan.
Posted inCommunity
Did 18th century Girl Scouts sell cookies, too?
St Augustine will play host to 45 members of the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council who have been selected and trained to participate in a 1740’s “San Agustin Reenactment Encampment” taking place from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Saturday in the Colonial Spanish Quarter Museum located at 29 St George Street.
