Honoring St Augustine Veterans

A year before the Treaty of Versailles was finally signed, officially ending World War I, the Allies and Germany called a temporary cessation of hostilities, called an armistice, on the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month; November, 1918.

Community

VCB Executive says-step up for Nights of Lights

Richard Goldman, Executive Director of the Visitors and Convention Bureau, has asked St. Augustine business owners who read Historic City News to join with the VCB and the Chamber of Commerce to be sure that this year’s Nights of Lights is an overwhelming success.

Business

New Businesses through 11/06/2011

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.

Business

Excitement builds for 16th century boatyard

Historic City News attended yesterday’s groundbreaking ceremonies at the Fountain of Youth Archeological Park where the Maritime Heritage Foundation will recreate life and activity in 16th Century St. Augustine through the construction, operation and home porting of replica 16th century Spanish ships.

Community

Compensation of elected officials

St. Augustine and St. Johns County elected officials, some who earn nearly double the average income in the area, should take note of an article that appeared yesterday in the Clearwater Beacon, titled, “Mayor, council forego pay raises”.

Government

Fraud warning for St Augustine elders

Historic City News interviewed one St. Augustine resident this morning who was the intended victim of an apparent mail fraud — extreme caution on his part and careful examination of the documents received through the mail helped one senior avoid a potential $2,700 rip-off.

Public Safety

St Augustine events honor Veterans Day

• Patriotic music and displays in the park — A Veterans Day celebration will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. today at Veterans Park, 1332 Veterans Parkway, St. Johns. The celebration includes patriotic music, documentary films, a military display, a bounce house and food.

Community