HISTORIC CITY NEWS

City takes $5,000 free service for the award of $1,500 design contract

The City of St. Augustine announced last week that they are seeking “public input on a logo design recommendation for Fish Island Preserve”. The announcement invites interested persons “to submit design ideas, concepts, color suggestions, thematic recommendations, or design examples before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2022”, indicating that there is still time to…

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Business

Florida Supreme Court has recently disciplined 30 attorneys including one in St Augustine

Leslie H. Smith, spokesman for the Department of Lawyer Regulation of The Florida Bar informed local Historic City News reporters that in recent court orders the Florida Supreme Court disciplined 30 attorneys, including one in St Augustine: disbarring six, suspending 11, admonishing two, reprimanding six and revoking the licenses of five. One attorney was placed on probation.

Business

City Fire Prevention Chief Bob Growick announces retirement

St Augustine Fire Chief Carlos Aviles announced to local Historic City News reporters that Fire Prevention Chief Bob Growick will be retiring from the City effective February 22, 2022. Chief Growick is a 40-year veteran of the fire service and has served as the city’s Fire Marshal since August 2, 2013.

Government

New Year’s resolution: Be a well-prepared St Johns County voter

As Historic City News subscribers ring in 2022, St Johns County Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes says that she is prepared for the elections in the coming year and she thinks our readers should be, too. It is never too soon to begin your research on those people who will offer themselves as candidates for…

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Government

Editorial: Fighting to keep Florida the “Sunshine State”

Michael GoldHISTORIC CITY NEWSSt Augustine, FL Florida Statute 97.0585 provides that confidential voter details, like social security number, driver license number, and Florida identification number, are exempt from public disclosure under s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Article I of the State Constitution.

Editorials

Arnold takes her oath during the final 2021 County Commission meeting

Historic City News readers attending last week’s meeting of the St Johns County Board of Commissioners on December 21st welcomed Sarah Arnold to the Board. Arnold took the ceremonial oath of office in the presence of her husband and four children. Her father-in-law, a retired judge, administered the oath. Arnold has been appointed by Governor…

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Government

Access County Clerk services even when the office is closed

St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Brandon J. Patty reminds Historic City News subscribers that many Clerk services are available online even when physical offices are closed.

Government

David Birchim appointed Assistant City Manager responsible for strategic initiatives

On December 20, 2021, the City of St Augustine reported to Historic City News that a new assistant city manager position has been created within the organization. City Manager John Regan has promoted Planning and Building Director David Birchim to be responsible for large-scale, long-term strategic initiatives for the city commission.

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