Library holds Patron Appreciation Day

As Thanksgiving approaches this week, the St. Johns County Public Library System is grateful for its loyal patrons and will be thanking them on Patron Appreciation Day tomorrow, November 24.


As Thanksgiving approaches this week, the St. Johns County Public Library System is grateful for its loyal patrons and will be thanking them on Patron Appreciation Day tomorrow, November 24.

City clean-up crews were out in full force, collecting the trash, sweeping the streets and restoring order after the throngs of Saturday night’s revelers returned to there homes — although some in attendance were already home.

What if community associations ceased to exist?
We hear a lot from people unhappy with the concept of common interest ownership communities that we would all be better off if they ceased to exist.

St. Augustine resident, Ben W. Adams, Jr., has retired twice — but Historic City News learned last week that he has filed with the Supervisor of Elections; declaring his candidacy to become the next County Commissioner for District 2.

At the close of Tuesday’s County Commission meeting, current Commissioner Ken Bryan threw in a piece of last minute business that he says “is urgent” and must be approved before the Christmas holidays — allowing extended drinking hours.

St. Augustine Sunrise Rotary Club announced to Historic City News that plans are already underway for the 15th Annual Rhythm & Ribs Festival to be held March 26th through 28th, 2010.

Representatives of St. Johns County, the Friends of A1A and project consultant GAI, asked Historic City News to invite our readers to attend an Open House meeting for an upcoming project along the A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway.

Outreach Coordinator Amber Grafft-Weiss reminded Historic City News that there are two great events Thanksgiving week if you’d like to spend some holiday time celebrating St. Augustine’s archaeology and heritage.