HISTORIC CITY NEWS

City vision steering committee holds organizational meeting

The newest city commissioner, who has lived here the least number of years, will chair the “steering committee” that is set to drive the direction of the City of St Augustine government for the next twenty years. Think about that.

Government

72 New businesses in St Johns County during December

The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee. The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Tax Collector and should be consulted before taking any action.

Business

St Joe agrees to sale of RiverTown to new developer

In a public filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Historic City News has learned that the St Joe Company, once the largest single private landowner in the state, has agreed to sell more than three miles of property in St Johns County located along the St Johns River.

Business

Local Guardsmen deploy to Guantanamo

Sixteen members of the Florida Army National Guard’s 107th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment in St Augustine will deploy to Guantanamo Bay in support of Operation Enduring Freedom for a nine-month mission.

Community

Letter: Treasurer should be replaced

Letter: Treasurer should be replaced Michael E Humphreys St Johns, Florida Dear Editor: I write today to share my deep concern about the office of the Treasurer of the Board of Directors of Julington Creek Plantation Property Owners Association. As I am sure you are aware, the Treasurer only attended 1 regularly scheduled Board of…

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Editorials

Dancing Stars of St Johns County

Kris Phillips, President of Historic City News’ broadcast news partner, Newstalk 102.3 FM and 1240 AM WFOY, sums up the value of the “Dancing Stars of St Johns County” gala to benefit Kids Bridge and the St Augustine Community School for the Performing Arts, in simple terms.

Community

Eastbound SR-312 bridge repairs will last a year

For the next year, Historic City News readers will notice workers with Orion Marine Construction, Inc. of Tampa, who will be installing a cathodic protection system to defend the piers beneath the eastbound side of the Mickler O’Connell Bridge on SR-312 from the debilitating effects of concrete spalling.

Community

Scholarships available from association of Supervisors of Elections

St Johns County Supervisor of Elections, Vicky Oakes, has encouraged Historic City News readers who are eligible college students to apply for a $1,200 scholarship available through the Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections.

Community