HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Cultural Events July 2 – 10, 2008

Through July 18 – Art Exhibit The Water Street Collection Deborah Thompson, David Ouellette, Wendy Mandel McDaniel, Jason Fort, with tribute pieces from Ted Karam, and Clarinda Jennison. SJCC Art Advocate Gallery 76B San Marco Ave., St. Aug. Info: 826-4116 www.stjohnsculturalcouncil.org

Commission opposed FPL increase

Letter sent to Florida Public Service Commission Historic City News has been provided a copy of the letter sent to the Florida Public Service Commission on behalf of St. Johns County objecting to the proposed 16% rate increase recently requested by Florida Power and Light.

Government

Marriage Licenses through 06/29/2008

From the records of Cheryl Strickland St. Johns County Clerk of Court

Community

New Businesses through 06/29/2008

Begin Business Date: 06/23/2008 End Business Date: 06/29/2008 From the records of DENNIS W. HOLLINGSWORTH

Business

County offices and libraries to close

July 4th Holiday All offices of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. All branches of the St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed Friday and Saturday, July 4 and 5, for the holiday. Normal business hours will resume at all…

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Government

Animal Control assisted Tennessee dog raid

St. Johns County Animal Control Manager Paul Studivant traveled to Liles, Tennessee, last week to assist the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) with the largest animal raid in Tennessee state history according to a media release received by Historic City News today.

Government

G’pops Kitchen

In an interview this afternoon for Historic City News, Scott Featherstone, Owner of G’pops Kitchen, gave us the grand tour so that we could bring our readers up to date on all the improvements since opening their new restaurant in the former Topaz location which closed earlier this year.

Community

Water system repairs close King Street

In an announcement from Cathy Dupont, Neighborhood Coordinator in the Department of Public Affairs, Historic City News was informed that King Street will be temporarily closed to traffic during evening hours.

Community