McGovern reacts to death of former running-mate

Historic City News observed that while most of the nation mourned Sargent Shriver as the founder of the Peace Corps, St. Augustine resident George McGovern remembers Shriver as a dear friend and former presidential running-mate.

Community

City Manager invites discussion on property

St. Augustine City Manager John Regan made a point of announcing today that Monday’s city commission meeting will include an “open-ended discussion” regarding the future of the M & M Market property located at Bridge Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.

Government

Recreation and Parks highlights

Troy Blevins, St. Johns County Recreation and Parks Director, provided highlights and updates for Historic City News readers interested both adult and youth activities; going on in the St. Augustine area, now.

Community

Cultural entertainment and events

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

New Businesses through 1/16/2011

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.

Business

Around the net: Defined-benefit pensions

As politicians looking for budget savings and government employees concerned about future benefits prepared to battle over potential changes to the state pension system, lawmakers were told last week that Florida has typically done a better job than most states in funding its retirement system.

Editorials