Category: Business

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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The Department of Business and Professional Regulation reported to Historic City News that, effective today, all vendors licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises who derive more than 50% of gross revenue from such sales of alcoholic beverages shall suspend such sales of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises.

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On Saturday afternoon, Historic City News associate editor, Don Louis, reported that his lunch plans had to be cancelled because the restaurant where he was going had been notified that an employee came into contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus.

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St Johns County Director of Communications Michael Ryan wants all Historic City News business owners to participate in the “Pledge St Johns County” program by making a commitment to CDC guidelines and to ensure St Johns County residents, visitors, and employees are safe and comfortable in their establishments.

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Arts on Douglas and the Atlantic Center for the Arts in Volusia County have invited Historic City News subscribers who are Florida artists to submit entries for their annual themed exhibition Endless Summer. Paying homage to the 1960s cult classic film of the same name, this fun, upbeat exhibition is a visual exploration of the summer season and all that it entails.

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