Artistic and cultural entertainment
St. Johns County Cultural Council, the county’s designated local arts agency, periodically reports upcoming cultural events to local Historic City News reporters for the benefit of our readers.
Black bear no longer threatened
Controversy surrounded the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting on Wednesday as Historic City News watched commissioners unanimously approved removing the Florida black bear from the state’s threatened species list.
Supreme Court hears e-mail arguments
Historic City News editor Michael Gold has long been a proponent of digital communications in public administration, and, yesterday, Florida Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments regarding a move to require lawyers to send most pleadings by e-mail — rather than through paper documents.
Children priority over park smokers
Troy Blevins, Director of St. Johns County Parks and Recreation, asked commissioners Tuesday to “consider children first” by posting signs in county park playgrounds asking adults to refrain from smoking — but he stopped short of asking for smoking to be outlawed.
City considers yet another monument
On the heels of the St. Augustine Foot Soldiers monument, dedicated less than thirty days ago, and the Andrew Young Crossing monument being dedicated this weekend, Historic City News has learned that the city commission will hear a proposal for yet another monument when they convene next week.
Hollingsworth hits tax collection record
St. Johns County Tax Collector, Dennis W. Hollingsworth is proud to announce to Historic City News readers that after the close of the 2011 Delinquent Tax Certificate Sale, his office has achieved a collection rate of 99.995 percent for the 2010 Tax Year.
New Businesses through 06/05/2011
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.
City earns top award as healthy worksite
At the City of St. Augustine commission meeting held May 25th, the Human Resources department was recognized for earning a “Gold Award” in the “2011 First Coast Healthiest Companies” competition; sponsored by First Coast Worksite Wellness Council.