City holding latest community explanation for 91 Coquina on Friday

The community is invited to an “informal” gathering with staff from the city’s Public Works Department at 91 Coquina Avenue this Friday, October 11, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.  Historic City News readers are encouraged to attend.  In February the city commission agreed to divert $500,000 from reserves to acquire the property.  The purchase never appeared…

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Historic city ideal place for Halloween celebrations

With more than 450-years of history, ancient cemeteries, centuries-old structures and endless stories of supernatural encounters, St. Augustine is believed to be one of the most haunted cities in America and, therefore, the perfect place to be for all things other-worldly.

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Tea Party heads to the pistol range Tuesday evening

Steve Moranda, a certified gun instructor, will be the special guest speaker Tuesday evening October 8, 2019 at 6:30 p.m., when the Saint Augustine Tea Party attends a handgun safety presentation at the Ascot Shooting Range, 447 East Cracker Swamp Road, East Palatka, FL 32131.

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Hastings free events for the active adult community

Tanya Jackson advised local Historic City News reporters that active adults living near Hastings will find free fun programs offered by the St Johns County Parks and Recreation Department.  Activities are held at the W.E. Harris Community Center located at 400 East Harris Street in Hastings.

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After 15-years of controversy, voters get a chance to throw the bums out at the sheriff’s office

For the first time since the 2004 election, St Johns County voters will have a real chance to decide what direction the office of sheriff will take.  So far, two partisan candidates have come forward and vie for leadership of one the largest budgeted agencies in county government, and they are busy raising money to…

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