Charter government special presentation
Historic City News was informed that the St Augustine Rod & Gun Club will be hosting a special meeting for the purpose of informing members and their guests about the provisions of charter government.
Council surveys candidates on arts and culture
St. Johns County Cultural Council, Inc., a local nonprofit organization and Local Arts Agency for greater St. Johns County, will circulate the first ever Arts & Culture Survey to county and city commission candidates according to an announcement received by Historic City News.
Commissioners cease action on fire MSBU
The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to cease action on the proposed Fire Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU).
Blackwater Sol Revue and JJ Grey & Mofro
According to plans announced to Historic city.com this afternnon, by speakers in behalh St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners. though Karen Pan, Florida Favorites JJ GREY & MOFRO Host Second Annual BLACKWATER SOL REVUE at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Saturday, August 30th.
London: President of travel and tourism chapter
In an announcement received by Historic City News late yesterday afternoon from Jay Humphreys, Communications Director with The St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau, we were notified that Brian London, research manager for the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau, has been elected president of…
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Crime Stoppers begins “text tips” program
In a media update received by Historic City News this afternoon, Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida announced that June 15th marked the start of their new Text Messages program. These “text tips†from cell phones are part of Crime Stoppers anonymous tipster program in St Johns, Volusia, Flagler, and Putnam counties.
Starbucks store closings announced
On July 1, 2008, Starbucks will close approximately 600 company-operated stores in the U.S. beginning this month and continuing through the first half of fiscal year 2009. According to a listing received by Historic City News from Starbucks yesterday, only the CR 210 store at Nature Walk is including in the first round of cuts.
Vilano Boat Ramp Dredging Project
Yesterday, it was announced to Historic City News that the Vilano Beach Boat Ramp will be under construction between July 23 and October 6, 2008, for a project to dredge the boat ramp’s turning basin and access channel.