City to take on $18 million bond debt

What started as a request before the St. Augustine City Commission for permission to borrow $22.5 million for capital improvement projects, through the sale of municipal bonds, has been approved — with a pared-down ceiling of $18 million.

Government

County lowers non-residential impact fees

Historic City News reported from the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners meeting today where the body voted unanimously to adopt revised impact fees; resulting in significant decreases for non-residential categories and moderate increases for residential units.

Government

Panel discusses current state of Florida education

The Flagler College Political Guild notified the Historic City Newsroom that they will host an Education Forum on the “Current State of Education in Florida” on Thursday, March 10th, at 7:00 p.m., in the Virginia Room of the Ringhaver Student Center located at 50 Sevilla Street.

Community

Honoring Byrd’s 28 years of county service

Historic City News will join friends and former county officials at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow to honor former County Commission Chairman, 97 year-old Earl W. Byrd; the oldest living retired St. Johns County Commissioner and County Official.

Government

Bike plan needs your input

Historic City News readers are being asked to participate in a study to develop a network of bicycle routes and an accompanying way finding system within the City of St. Augustine.

Community

StAR Council meeting announced

The StAR Council reported to Historic City News that they will hold their next “Meet and Greet” on Thursday, March 3rd from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Reef Restaurant located at 4100 Coastal Highway in Vilano Beach.

Community

Nights of Lights concludes successfully

Historic City News was updated by City of St. Augustine Public Affairs Coordinator, Cathy DuPont, who reports that, by all accounts, the 17th season of Nights of Lights was a most successful season.

Community