From the records of Cheryl Strickland St. Johns County Clerk of Court

The Saint Augustine Historical Society reported to Historic City News local St. Augustine news desk that their Board of Trustees have established an investment fund from the sale of 24 sketches of flowers painted by Martin Johnson Heade.

Historic City News local St. Augustine news desk has learned that ownership of Lincolnville’s historic Echo House will be transferred to St. Paul AME Church — subject to approval of the city commission.

Kenya Kelley reported to Historic City News local St. Johns County news desk that St. Johns River Community College will hold information sessions at the St. Augustine Campus for parents and students interested in their dual enrollment program.

As we enter 2010, finish taking down the lights, trees, other decorations, say bye to out of town guest, family, friends, and good cheer, let us not forget to get back to the exercise to crush those unwanted calories.

Public Information Coordinator Cathy DuPont alerted Historic City News local St. Augustine news desk via an immediate media release that a precautionary boil water notice is still in effect for the area around South Dixie Highway at Anderson Street.

Laurie Sanderson reported to Historic City News local St. Augustine news desk that in preparation for the completion of the Bridge of Lions project, the following channel restrictions and closures will affect marine traffic during January.

Bill Lazar, executive director of St. Johns Housing Partnership Inc., told Historic City News local St. Augustine news desk that their non-profit agency has purchased its first Section 8 multi-family community in St. Augustine; making an investment of $3.1 million.