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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 the Southeast Chapter of the Travel and Tourism Research Association.

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Crime Stoppers begins “text tips” program

Crime Stoppers
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

StarbucksOn 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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GMA recommends St. Augustine visit

St. AugustineIn a news release received by Historic City News and posted by the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau on yesterday, it was reported that ABC news was recommending that Americans stay home and visit Spain by coming to St. Augustine.