HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Mr Flagler’s St Augustine wins Florida Book Award

Retired Flagler Professor Tom Graham has earned a prestigious Florida Book Award, according to an announcement from the college received by Historic City News today. The former history professor taught at Flagler College from 1973 to 2008.

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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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Ste Claire attempts to put commission on the spot

In the news recently, the controversial “Journey: 450 Years of the African-American Experience” once again poked up its head; this time during the St Augustine City Commission meeting Monday night when Dana Ste. Claire introduced an idea for the disposition of that asset.

Government

Legislative candidate addresses St Augustine Tea Party

Historic City News readers are invited to join members and guests of the St Augustine Tea Party at their regular meeting Tuesday, February 24, 2015 – 6:30 p.m. at the Village Inn located at 900 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard in St. Augustine.

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This Week in St. Johns County

This Week in St. Johns County Monday – Sunday: February 23 – March 1 Spanish El Galeon “Andalucia” in St. Augustine The full-sized replica of a 16th century Spanish ship, El Galeon is open for tours at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina. Named Andalucia, it is an exact replica of the famous galleons that played such…

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Robbery suspect apprehended aided by witness testimony

St Augustine Police reported to Historic City News that a homeless man, who was brutally beaten and robbed in the woods behind Broudy’s Liquors on Ponce de Leon Boulevard last Thursday, February 19th, has been able to identify his assailant — with assistance from two witnesses to the crimes.

Public Safety

Foster Parent Pre-Service Training Schedule

2014-2015 FOSTER CARE/ADOPTIONPRE-SERVICE CLASS SCHEDULE Meetings are held on Monday evenings from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at 1955 US1 South (just south of the 312 intersection), St. Augustine, FL 32086. Use the building entrance facing US 1 and the duck pond. Location may be changing in late February 2015 due to FIP program office relocation. For information:…

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Replica ship five-years in the making to be presented to city

This week, Historic City News readers are invited to attend when the mayor of Avilés, Spain, two members of their city council, a researcher and naval engineer-designer, will visit their Sister City, St Augustine, Florida; bringing with them a very special gift.

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