May recognized for 30 years with Youth Ranch

Law Enforcement Division Director Art F. May told Historic City News that he was recently honored for 30 years of service during an annual encampment and open house held at the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch in Live Oak.

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City pitches 450th master plan to TDC

Paul K. Williamson, Public Affairs Director for the City of St. Augustine, informed Historic City News reporters that, today, his department delivered a presentation before the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council to update them on the progress and implementation of the strategic working master plan for the 450th commemoration. The presentation highlights the strengths…

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Second Annual Seafood Festival

Lisa Gardner, Events Coordinator for the City of Palm Coast, invited Historic City News readers to attend the Second Annual Seafood Festival; scheduled this year on Saturday and Sunday, November 5th and 6th.

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Ten years of fear in Palm Coast

The Palm Coast Fire Department is providing a special treat for Halloween; free admission to the tenth annual Hall of Terror, according to an announcement received by Historic City News today.

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Former postmaster George Bissett passes

Craig Funeral Home Crematory and Memorial Park Funeral Operations Manager, Russell D. Hall, LFD, announced to Historic City News that George William Bissett, 88, of St. Augustine, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2011, surrounded by his family at the Bailey Family Care Center.

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First Muster heritage event

On Friday, September 16, 2011, The Company of St. James commemorated the 446th anniversary of the first mustering of America’s original citizen-soldiers in St. Augustine in partnership with the Florida National Guard and Florida Department of Military Affairs.

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Living history day at Fort Mose

Park Service Specialist Terri Newmans told local Historic City News reporters that Fort Mose State Park will host a historic interpretation of 18th-century life presented by members of the Presidiales of St. Augustine later this month.

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