Road repairs and maintenance planned

Laurie Sanderson reported the following St. Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning tomorrow morning and continuing through June 10th.

Government

The 1586 raid of Sir Francis Drake

Conrad Matt announced to Historic City News that this Saturday, June 4th, will be the 25th re-enactment of Drake’s Raid on St. Augustine; which occurred 425 years ago.

Community

Know your City tour returns this month

Citizens for the Preservation of St. Augustine member Nancy Sikes-Kline reported to Historic City News that in recognition of National Historic Preservation Month, her organization will sponsor two “Know your City” tours.

Community

Young monument builders lay foundation

Historic City News editor Michael Gold was on the scene this morning as city workers and the monument designer lay the initial mortar and set the brass elements of the Andrew Young Crossing Monument.

Community

Art Association holds Honors Show

St. Augustine Art Association has announced to local Historic City News reporters that this week’s First Friday events will include a collection of exhibits at the Association gallery composed of work from those artists honored over the past three years.

Community

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.

Community

Weekend full of local entertainment

St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys reminds Historic City News readers that this Friday is First Friday in St. Augustine complete with self-guided tours through the heart of the art district.

Community