HISTORIC CITY NEWS

2015 Nease High School beach cleanup

International Baccalaureate students from Allen D. Nease High School spread out across the 39-mile stretch of St. Johns County beaches for a Beach Cleanup project, according to a report received by Historic City News this afternoon.

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Rawls: City embarrassed by exposure of past mistakes

Historic City News, reporting on Monday night’s City Commission meeting, recorded audience applause when St Augustine commissioners and staff were cautioned about the consequences of their past failure to be “transparent, issue educated, and proactive” by St. Paul AME Pastor Ron Rawls, speaking for the local “300 Concerned Citizens” group.

Government

Rohde Avenue oak tree being destroyed

Few areas in uptown St Augustine and north city have better examples of our city’s large oak trees; nesting habitat for native birds, squirrels and other wildlife. Historic City News was informed this morning that residents along Rohde Avenue were instructed to remove their vehicles to accommodate the workers from the tree service. What followed…

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Lions donate money for special smoke detectors

St. Augustine Fire Department Capt. Robert Growick received a $1,000 donation from the St. Augustine Lions Club’s president, Wayne Mancil, for the purchase of smoke detectors for the hearing impaired during Monday night’s commission meeting, and Historic City News was there.

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Florida legislature: Going, going, gone

by Lisa M Hurley, Legislative Director Florida Association of Counties Special to Historic City News To the surprise of legislators and lobbyists alike the House adjourned Sine Die Tuesday; they just went home and will not adjourn again as part of the 2105 regular session. What does this mean?

Government

Sourpuss needs an attitude adjustment or resign

At the heart of continuing acrimony, City Commissioner Leanna Freeman is behaving like a juvenile; pouting when she doesn’t get her way. Apparently she doesn’t like that Joe Boles was defeated and that our new mayor, Nancy Shaver, is asking difficult questions, demanding transparency and accountability.

Editorials

Proposed West Augustine Overlay District Public Meetings

Proposed West Augustine Overlay District Public MeetingsSt. Johns County is hosting a series of public meetings on proposed amendments to Article III of the Land Development Code that would create a proposed West Augustine Overlay District. The first meeting is scheduled for 5:01 p.m. on May 5 in front of the Board of County Commissioners,…

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Board of County Commission Regular Meeting Schedule

St. Johns County Board of County Commission 2015 Regular Meeting Schedule The St. Johns County Board of County Commission Meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays each month commencing at 9:00 am in the St. Johns County Auditorium located at 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, FL. The Board reserves the right to cancel…

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