Starbucks store closings announced

On July 1, 2008, Starbucks will close approximately 600 company-operated stores in the U.S. beginning this month and continuing through the first half of fiscal year 2009. According to a listing received by Historic City News from Starbucks yesterday, only the CR 210 store at Nature Walk is including in the first round of cuts.

Business

Vilano Boat Ramp Dredging Project

Yesterday, it was announced to Historic City News that the Vilano Beach Boat Ramp will be under construction between July 23 and October 6, 2008, for a project to dredge the boat ramp’s turning basin and access channel.

Community

St. Johns County considers Fire MSBU

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is considering implementing a Municipal Service Benefit Unit to fund fire services in St. Johns County as previously reported by Historic City News.

Government

Five children victims in lewd behavior case

A 73 year old construction specialist with Florida Power and Light Company who lives at Treasure Beach is under arrest and incarcerated at the St. Johns County Jail pending payment of $20,000 bail on five separate charges of lewd behavior by an adult; involving children under 16 years of age.

Public Safety

GMA recommends St. Augustine visit

In a news release received by Historic City News and posted by the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau on yesterday, it was reported that ABC news was recommending that Americans stay home and visit Spain by coming to St. Augustine.

Community

New Bridge of Lions 5K race

Historic City News received an update this morning on Saturday’s 7:30 a.m. running of the New Bridge of Lions 5K Race.

Cultural Events July 16 – 24, 2008

July 16 – Concert Funk Shui, “Rock & Roll, blues” 7:00p.m. Free. St. Johns County Pier Pavilion, St. Aug. Beach Info: 347-8007 www.staugbchcivicassoc.com

Public meeting: First Street improvements

According to an announcement received by Historic City News this afternoon, the St. Johns County Engineering Division will be hosting a meeting regarding a proposed project for shoulder stabilization and drainage improvements to North First Street in St. Augustine.

Government