It’s still a little early, but St Augustine’s mayor, Nancy Sikes-Kline, can’t wait to inform Historic City News that she has selected two honorees to share the stage and commence the official beginning of 2025 Nights of Lights. The annual event was welcomed in 2003 when the mayor themselves made the ceremonial gesture of “flipping the switch” to turn on the Plaza Christmas tree lights.
The St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum announced to local Historic City News reporters today that Jason Titcomb has been named the new Interim Executive Director. Titcomb succeeds previous Executive Director Amy Craft Klassen.
Sara Heathcote has invited all Historic City News readers to join her Saturday, October 26, 2024, as her team celebrates the grand opening of her third Yoga Den franchise studio at 1580 US-1 in St Augustine with a ribbon cutting, free yoga classes all day, as well as thousands of dollars in giveaways.
St Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum reported to Historic City News that three new members have been added to their volunteer board of trustees. The new board members will attend their first meeting on September 26, 2024. The Lighthouse also welcomes its incoming Chairperson, Executive Director Kevin Sweeny.
March 18, 2024 commemorates the 24th anniversary of the founding of Historic City News and the registration of the HistoricCity.com domain.
St Johns County’s only taxing authority to remain “off the tax rolls” while operating the Northeast Florida Regional Airport reported to Historic City News that the airport administration has implemented a morale booster for members of the airport’s maintenance crew.
Historic City News has been informed to expect blowback from business owners tonight when the City of St Augustine considers a new nightlife ordinance that will have a direct impact on 28 bars, breweries, and restaurants in St Augustine.
Interim County Administrator Joy Andrews will be the featured speaker of the St Johns County Civic Roundtable, according to a notification received by Historic City News today. The mission of the St Johns County Civic Roundtable is to preserve and improve the quality of life in St Johns County.