Barbara Golden, spokesman for St Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau, announces some changes and offers some advice for residents and Historic City News readers, who will want to participate in the annual Light Up Night activities tomorrow (Saturday).
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The Florida Bar, the state’s guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announced to Historic City News reporters that the Florida Supreme Court, in orders issued from September 24 to October 28, 2020, disciplined 11 attorneys, disbarring three, revoking the license of two, suspending five and reprimanding one. One attorney was also placed on probation and another must pay restitution.
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Isabelle Renault, President and CEO of St Johns County Chamber of Commerce, has announced to Historic City News that new members have been elected and seated to the chamber’s Board of Directors. Each of the elected board members’ terms are three years, and the Chamber’s fiscal year begins on the first day of October and ends on the last day of September.
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This year when motorcycle enthusiasts come to Daytona Beach to enjoy the beautiful Florida fall weather and miles of scenic rides during Biketoberfest®, they will find that some things will be different, according to Director of Communications Kate Holcomb.
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Effective Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis issued an immediate Executive Order removing most COVID-19 occupancy restrictions on businesses and restaurants across the state. Executive Order 20-244 went into effect on September 25, 2020 and transitions the state to “Phase 3” of the COVID-19 reopening process. The long-awaited Executive Order was effective upon issuance. Visit www.flgov.com/2020-executive-orders to…
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Friday, Historic City News received word from the state board responsible for regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages in Florida, that the Department of Business and Professional Regulation is rescinding Emergency Order 2020-09, as amended, effective Monday, September 14, 2020. At that time, all bars will be reopened at 50% occupancy.
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The Department of Lawyer Regulation of The Florida Bar informed local Historic City News reporters that the Florida Supreme Court has recently disciplined 11 attorneys, disbarring one, revoking the license of one, suspending eight and reprimanding one. One attorney was also placed on probation and ordered to pay restitution. Attorneys suspended for periods of 91 days and longer must undergo a rigorous process to regain their law licenses including proving rehabilitation. Disciplinary revocation is tantamount to disbarment.
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Historic City News readers are invited to save the date and participate on Monday, September 14th, at 12:00 Noon via Zoom video conference call, when St Johns County Administrator Hunter Conrad will be guest speaker at the St Johns County Civic Roundtable.
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