Note how neat bureaucracy works
A self-interest group, appointed by another appointed board, selects a paid consultant from out-of-town and manages the overall evaluation process themselves.
King Buster 400 among weekend entertainment
St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys reported some great entertainment activities for Historic City News readers this Kingbuster 400 weekend.
Players that decide who-gets-what money
Karen Pan, Public Affairs Specialist in the Office of the St. Johns County Administrator, reported to local Historic City News reporters the current status of members of the tourism related panels involved in the workshop Monday afternoon between the Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council.
Concrete transfer last step before Riberia repairs
St. Augustine Chief Operations Officer, John Regan, reported to local Historic City News reporters that the current concrete transfer is the last major trucking project along Riberia Street before major improvements begin in October.
Shoreline fishing license fees abolished
Patricia Heiss, Records Management Liaison Officer at the St. Johns County Tax Collector’s Office, informed local Historic City News reporters that, beginning July 1st, the shoreline fishing license for Florida residents will be issued for free.
Apprehension over Cultural Council proposal
When opening remarks from Director Glenn Hastings were interrupted, it was clear that the agenda for this Monday’s joint Board of County Commissioner and Tourist Development Council workshop varied depending on who you asked.
Come to the elections office open house today
When St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections Penny Halyburton started working in the elections office, she recalls using a Bates manual numbering machine to stamp sequential registration numbers by hand.
Republican Headquarters open house Friday
GOP State Committeewoman Becky Reichenberg informed local Historic City News reporters that the St. Johns County Republican Executive Committee will hold an open house this Friday, June 11th, at the new St. Johns County Republican Headquarters in St. Augustine.