HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Letter: It took 50-years to tell the story, please get it right

Letter: It took 50-years to tell the story, please get it right Derek Boyd Hankerson St Augustine, FL Dear Editor: I have written to Dana Ste. Claire asking the “African American Steering Committee” and his office to correct an inaccurate designation given to Dr. Robert Hayling which I now find is being picked up and…

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Editorials

Supervisors of Julington Creek CDD reject call for audit

Letter: Supervisors of Julington Creek CDD reject call for audit Tom O’Leary St Johns, FL Dear Editor: From my research, the Julington Creek Community Development District, like most other CDD entities, was established as a mechanism for developers to issue tax-free bonds to construct improvements to the roads, utilities, storm water systems, parks and recreation…

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Editorials

Counting Crows Concert

Counting Crowswith Toad the Wet SprocketSaturday, June 14, 2014 For a complete list of events go to the Amphitheatre website.

Community

Who will win the Local Option Tourist Development Tax jackpot?

The bed tax in St Johns County has been compared to many things over its 28-year run, some good and some not so good. A quick look at local comments from readers on several media forums range from praise to demonization; with some comments implying that if you question the “tax that you don’t pay”…

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Government

Compressed Natural Gas fueling station on the horizon

Nopetro, the seven-year-old compressed natural gas promoter based in Coral Gables, announced today that they have received a “notice of intent to award” from St. Johns County indicating that they have the green light to move forward with plans to build and operate a $2 million fueling station on State Road 16 at their expense…

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Business

Counties call juvenile justice rules “unfunded mandate”

St Johns County reported to Historic City News that, during the current fiscal year, juvenile offenders were held in custody a total of 826 days before their cases were disposed. Under the terms of an agreement, county taxpayers are legally responsible for those costs; but not the custodial costs once the case is disposed of.

Government

Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra Concert

An Evening with Ottmar Liebert & Luna NegraFriday, June 13, 2014 For a complete list of events go to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall website.

Community

Public Notice of Negotiation Meetings

PUBLIC NOTICE OF NEGOTIATION MEETINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT to Section 286.011, Florida Statutes, representatives of the Collective Bargaining Team of St. Johns County and representatives of the International Association of Firefighters Local #3865 will meet in public session for the purpose of collective bargaining contract negotiations. The following meetings have been scheduled in…

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