If buying a new home is part of your New Year’s resolution for 2019, you need to understand how the down payment will affect you. Your down payment is a crucial part of submitting an offer on a home. Historic City News readers are invited to learn exactly what a down payment is and how to start saving today to accomplish what is typically the single largest business transaction of your life.

St. Augustine’s hotel business is good, and the man former Mayor George Gardner describes as “the city’s most successful hotelier” apparently believes that it can get better.

When St Johns County developer Jay McGarvey offers new luxury homesites at Ponte Vedra Beach’s Marsh Dunes II there’s something that won’t be included.  McGarvey has donated a parcel of land to the north to the North Florida Land Trust.

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The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Tax Collector and should be consulted before taking any action.

St Johns County Chamber of Commerce announced three promotions to Historic City News today. Bob Porter has been promoted to Vice President of Public Policy. He will continue increasing the Chamber’s position as an influencer in the business community.

St. Augustine’s sensational Nights of Lights holiday display has been illuminating the Nation’s Oldest City for 25-years. This year, Historic City News readers can enjoy the Nights of Lights through February 3, 2019. During Nights of Lights, white lights glow from the sidewalks to the rooftops, over the Bridge of Lions and trail through approximately 20 city blocks in St. Augustine’s Historic District.

Isabelle Renault, President and CEO of St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce, announced to Historic City News local reporters the recent election of new board members for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. The Board of Directors will be led by Chairman Dirk Schroeder, Owner of Century 21 St. Augustine Properties.

Public Safety reporters for Historic City News periodically obtain the results of physical inspections of public food service establishments from the records of the Florida Division of Hotels and Restaurants located in Tallahassee. These items recorded 7/1/2018-9/31/2018.