City celebrates birthday with 1565 re-enactment

A re-enactment of the 1565 landing of St. Augustine’s founder, Don Pedro Menendez, a Thanksgiving Feast and a living history timeline will be among the highlights of the City of St. Augustine’s 443rd Birthday Celebration according to an announcement received by Historic City News from Jay Humphreys; Communications Director of the Visitors and Convention Bureau.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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