5th Annual Papa Jim Dinghy Regatta

5th Annual Papa Jim Dinghy Regatta

St. Augustine Port and Waterway Commissioner USCG Captain Jay Bliss has invited Historic City News readers to enjoy their Labor Day, Monday September 5th, enjoying the 5th Annual “Papa Jim” Dinghy Regatta in memory of lifelong St. Augustine sailor, Jim Hartley.

Tuesday is County Budget public hearing

Tuesday is County Budget public hearing

Historic City News reporters will be watching as St. Johns County faces the public — and the music — over the staff budget proposal requiring taxpayers to pony-up an additional .75 mills, which translates into $75 for every $100,000 of assessed property value; beginning on Tuesday when they return from their Labor Day vacations.

Not too bad — for 446 years old

Not too bad — for 446 years old

Last night, Historic City News reporters were on hand as St. Augustine’s Royal Family, Young King Carlos portrayed by Timothy Colee; standing in for James Louis Solana III, Queen Marianna portrayed by Suzanne Hazen and Princess Margarita Maria portrayed by Jaime Blevins, participated in the ceremonial cutting of the community birthday cake.