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Foster Parent Pre-Service Training Schedule
2014-2015 FOSTER CARE/ADOPTIONPRE-SERVICE CLASS SCHEDULEMeetings are held on Monday evenings from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at 1955 US1 South (just south of the 312…
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Letter: Sales tax increase
Harlan Mason
St. Augustine, FL
Dear Editor,
St. Johns Board of County Commission Chairperson Rachel Bennett and Administrator Michael Wanchick challenged citizens who oppose a sales tax increase to choose which county services to cut from the budget. This challenge is a clever way to frame the sales tax increase debate with the false assumption that there is no county waste.
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President’s Day Holiday schedule
St. Johns County, FL
In observance of Presidents’ Day, all departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, Administrative offices, branches of the Public Library, and Pet Center will be closed Monday, February 16.
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St Johns County Legislative Delegation will convene
State Representative Ronald “Doc” Renuart announced to Historic City News that the St Johns County Legislative Delegation will hold an organizational meeting and general legislative public hearing on Wednesday, February 25th at 6:00 p.m.
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Florida Weekend Recap – February 13
Florida Weekend Recap – February 13
A recap of this week’s best political and policy happenings; Historic City News brings you what you missed this week in Florida policy and politics.
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Who was Pedro Menéndez?
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.
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Living History group announces Founding Day plans
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.
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Time to restock the pantry at St Francis House
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.
