Guest Column: Community dialog and Sunshine Law
George Gardner
St Augustine, FL
Adjustments on the Vision Committee to accommodate the Sunshine Law point up the futility of local government managing community endeavors – like Mayor Joe Boles decreeing the 450th would be managed by the City Commission while the framework for a community-based organization was already in place.
A warrant obtained by sheriff’s detectives resulting from an investigation that began April 19, 2013, was reported to Historic City News as “served” when a local man was arrested on capital felony charges yesterday afternoon.
In light of the Commission’s goal to promote economic development, I am pleased to share that the redevelopment of Seabridge Square Shopping Center is well underway and is reportedly fully leased.
A new exhibit honoring our rich and diverse agricultural community will open to the public in the Rotunda Gallery tomorrow morning; inside the St Johns County Administration Palace, located at 500 San Sebastian View in St Augustine.
Adam Shockey, President and CEO of Tour Saint Augustine Inc, and his friend, Elaine Fraser, Owner, Marketing and Public Relations Consultant for Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park and Owner and Executive Director for Oldest Wooden School House Historic Museum and Gardens, are inviting all Historic City News readers to join “Team Tourism” when they volunteer to be celebrity waiters for the 19th annual “Tips for Kids Sake”.
Historic City News was informed this morning that Kim J. Kendall has filed to run for St Johns County Commission, District 2. As a former small business owner and FAA air traffic controller, Kim will bring a keen sense of both the private and public sectors to the Board.
