After concerted efforts to lure Olive Garden to St. Augustine, it appears the company has selected another site for their next northeast Florida restaurant; Palm Coast.

St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Communications Manager Tara Howard reported to the Historic City News local news desk that last week’s Northeast Business Council luncheon was co-hosted with the Beaches Division of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Begin Business Date: 02/01/2010 End Business Date: 02/07/2010

From the records of DENNIS W. HOLLINGSWORTH

The St. Augustine local news desk at Historic City News has received an update on the status of road projects in the first block of West King Street off US 1; which can’t come soon enough for businesses who have been struggling to stay open during the construction.

The St. Johns County local news desk has been notified by Florida Governor Charlie Crist today that the state received a federal grant of more than $2.9 million to assist Florida elders looking to re-enter the workforce.

The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council have invited all Historic City News readers to come hear what the region’s experts have to say about job creation in the new economy.

Begin Business Date: 01/25/2010 End Business Date: 01/31/2010
From the records of DENNIS W. HOLLINGSWORTH

The St. Augustine local news desk contacted St. Augustine Toyota Service Manager Mark Dewey this morning for an update on the 2.3 million U.S. Toyota cars and trucks affected by a safety recall designed to fix a sticky gas pedal problem.