Pedro Menéndez de Avilés (February 15, 1519 – September 17, 1574) was Comendador of the Holy Cross of Zarza of the Knights of Santiago, Captain-General of the Ocean Sea, Governor of Cuba, Captain-General of the West, Adelantado of Florida, and Founder of St. Augustine. He faithfully served the Spanish Crown as a Captain-General of the Royal Armadas for 32 years.
Historic City News has received word from Florida Living History, Inc., confirming their plans to commemorate the Founding of the City of St. Augustine on Tuesday, September 8th.
Karen Lundquist, St. Francis House Special Events Coordinator, reported to Historic City News in St Augustine that on Saturday, February 28th from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Fiesta Falls will host a fun day of mini golf to help St. Francis House kick off their “Cans in the Van” food drive.
Laurie Sanderson reported the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.
Old Town Trolley Tours, Mint Magazine, and WSOS Radio, announced to Historic City News the winners of the “Second Annual Light Up the Night Contest”, selected by a panel of government and hospitality industry leaders and the popular vote of guests who toured the city’s award-winning light displays aboard the Holly Jolly Trolley.
