Blog-o-sphere: Public comments heard
At last Monday’s City of St. Augustine Commission meeting artist Gregory Travous spoke during the public comment period.
Leary: Carriages are ambassadors for community
Assistant City Attorney Carlos Mendoza has additional amendments to incorporate into the proposed horse-drawn carriage ordinance after suggestions from commissioners made during a public workshop session.
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.
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.
Mica announces Chief of Staff retirement
U.S. Congressman John L. Mica (R-7th District) announced to Historic City News today that his long-term Chief of Staff, Russell L. Roberts, has decided to retire.
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.
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.
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.