HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Childrens Museum plans pirate-themed afternoon

Blue Water Jewelers and the Children’s Museum of St. Johns announced to local Historic City News reporters that they are teaming up for a boatload of fun on Saturday, November 19, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Community

Miner is new Chairman of County Commission

As predicted on November 11, Historic City News reporters watched as the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners conducted their Special Reorganization Meeting this morning; they followed custom, elevating Mark Miner from Vice-Chair to Chair.

Government

Government in the Sunshine seminar Friday

State Attorney R.J. Larizza announced to Historic City News that he will co-host a public records and Government in the Sunshine seminar on Friday in St. Augustine.

Government

Squadron celebrates Civil Air Patrol 70th anniversary

Public Affairs Officer, 2nd Lt. Dennis Maloney, reported to Historic City News that St. Augustine Composite Squadron 173 is proudly celebrating the 70th anniversary of Civil Air Patrol this week along with other squadrons across the country.

Community

Solar powered electricity available for 450th events

When the City of St. Augustine held its 450th Commemoration meeting this afternoon, commissioners got a chance to meet some of the first sponsors who have collaborated with the City and will be part of the official commemoration activities.

Community

Lightsey family delivers Christmas tree to City

The City of St. Augustine took delivery of its holiday tree from Lightsey and Sons this morning and public works employees went to work using a backhoe to set the oversize Fraser fir in the plaza near the Gazebo.

Community

Flagler College asks for another demolition

When the Historic Architectural Review Board of the City of St. Augustine convenes Thursday, Flagler College will ask for a “Certificate of Demolition” and an opinion of appropriateness to build a 20,000 square foot classroom building along Cordova Street.

Business

Attention getting crosswalk signs are working

St. Augustine’s Public Works Department reports to Historic City News that the new attention-getting crosswalk signs, installed last month along state roads within the city are proving their effectiveness.

Community