HISTORIC CITY NEWS

City clarifies desire for property proposals

Deputy Director of General Services for the City of St. Augustine, Timothy W. Fleming, set out in a letter to Historic City News this morning, additional clarification of how the City intends to proceed with development of the property at 102 Bridge Street.

Government

Ideas to stimulate interest in the 450th

Historic City News listened last night as City Commissioners heard from resident Colin Bingham, who helped create the First America Foundation, as he presented three new ideas that were well received: a 450th Improvement Club, marketing of two vacant city lots to reduce blight, and repair of the North City Train Station for use as…

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Community

Battle of Bloody Mose re-enactment

Historic City News reporters were informed by Dr. Richard Shortlidge that on Saturday, June 25, 2011, Florida Living History, Inc., and Fort Mose Historic State Park will honor the 271st anniversary of the “Battle of Bloody Mose”. Re-enactors will present heritage interpretations and demonstrations from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., including: • 10:00 a.m. –…

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Community

Thrill rides aboard El Conquistador

Philip A. Alia announced a new marine-entertainment choice to Historic City News today that opens to the public just in time for the Father’s Day weekend.

Community

Ouellette exhibit at Rotunda Gallery

Historic City News has learned that renowned artist, David Ouellette, will exhibit a collection of original pieces in the Rotunda Gallery located in the St. Johns County Administration Building beginning June 21, 2011.

Community

Tourism employees of the year named

Richard Goldman, executive director of the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & the Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau, informed local reporters at Historic City News that, as part of a Tourism State of the Union Address, the top eleven tourism employees in St. Johns County were honored today.

Community

StAR Council Business Meeting

The StAR Council reported to Historic City News that they will hold their next “Meet and Greet” on Monday, June 20th at 5:30 p.m. at Gas Full Service Restaurant located at 9 Anastasia Boulevard in St. Augustine.

Business

Tea Party meets Tuesday evening

The next regular meeting of the St. Augustine Tea Party will be tomorrow, Tuesday June 14th at the Village Inn on Ponce de Leon Boulevard in St. Augustine.

Community