Workshop on alternative bayfront plan Monday
Alternative 12-A relevant to the “Reconnecting the Castillo and Bayfront” plan will be addressed in a one-hour workshop immediately prior to Monday night’s City Commission meeting.
Police to report on Two Hundred Lounge
Historic City News was informed that a large volume of police calls, reviewed over the last four months, has the Davis Shores neighborhood “up in arms” and police up before the commission Monday to report on those concerns.
$500,000 challenge gift from Lastinger family
Flagler College President William T. Abare, Jr., announced to Historic City News that the college has received a $500,000 challenge gift from Allen and Delores Lastinger toward the rehabilitation of Ponce de Leon Hall’s fourth floor Solarium.
Parade part of Celtic Music and Arts Fest
Historic City News reporters were on hand for the first annual St. Patrick’s Day parade; presented as part of the St. Augustine Celtic Music and Arts Fest.
First reading for latest carriage ordinance
Historic City News will be watching as Assistant City Attorney Carlos Mendoza presents the much debated horse-drawn carriage ordinance to the city commission tomorrow night on first reading.
Traffic backup while three-car collision cleared
Historic City News was on the scene of a three-car collision that occurred on North Ponce de Leon Boulevard at about 7:00 p.m. today.
Visitor Center settlement offer $200,000
A $200,000 settlement for repairs to faulty utility installation over the Visitor Information Center restrooms goes before the City Commission Monday for approval.
Sailing Saturdays begin today
Sailors, Paddlers and Rowers of St. Augustine advocate, Jay Bliss, invited Historic City News readers to stop by Saturday between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., “or thereabouts”, and hop on a small sailboat.