Historian Scott Grant to be January speaker

Historian Scott Grant to be January speaker

Rabbi Merrill Shapiro, president of the St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society, invited Historic City News readers to attend the next Jewish Historical Society meeting being held Wednesday, January 23rd the Main Branch of the St. Johns County Public Library, 1960 North Ponce De Leon Boulevard in St. Augustine.

History on the Streets Saunter

History on the Streets Saunter

Saturday evening, January 5, 2019, the historic reenactment community, through a partnership between the Historic Florida Militia, the City of Saint Augustine and the St Johns Cultural Council, will be conducting another “History on the Streets” saunter along Saint George Street and the historic area here in Saint Augustine. 

Commercial free-for-all on St Johns County beaches

Commercial free-for-all on St Johns County beaches

One Historic City News reader has contacted our office with his concerns that vendors operating on St Johns County beaches, specifically on Anastasia Island and St Augustine Beach, are increasing in numbers, fast taking away from the beauty and adding to the crowding of the barrier island, with no apparent regulation by county management.

Tackling and accomplishing the down payment for your home

Tackling and accomplishing the down payment for your home

If buying a new home is part of your New Year’s resolution for 2019, you need to understand how the down payment will affect you. Your down payment is a crucial part of submitting an offer on a home. Historic City News readers are invited to learn exactly what a down payment is and how to start saving today to accomplish what is typically the single largest business transaction of your life.