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.
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.
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.
From leaking roofs, failing septic systems, plumbing leaks, and electrical issues to flooring and drywall repairs, Bill Lazar reminds Historic City News subscribers that the health and safety of our community is his number one priority. As executive director at the St Johns Housing Partnership, Lazar has worked on creating public and private partnerships to help improve housing conditions for low-income homeowners in St Johns County.
The Director of Communications for the St Johns County Communications Division, Michael Ryan, has informed local Historic City News reporters that a plan has been approved and being launched that will provide relief for local businesses and residents who are recovering from the impact of COVID-19.
This City of St Augustine has invited Historic City News readers to show their masks using the hashtag #MaskeradingAsHeroes on their social media pages and tag them @CityStAug on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
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 May 22 to June 26, 2020, disciplined 26 attorneys, disbarring two, revoking the license of 12, suspending nine and reprimanding three. Three attorneys were also given probation.
