St. Augustine Sunrise Rotary Club announced to Historic City News that plans are already underway for the 15th Annual Rhythm & Ribs Festival to be held March 26th through 28th, 2010.

Representatives of St. Johns County, the Friends of A1A and project consultant GAI, asked Historic City News to invite our readers to attend an Open House meeting for an upcoming project along the A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway.

St. Augustine Port Waterway & Beach District Chairman Barry Benjamin reported to Historic City News that the safety of boaters and swimmers in St. Johns County has been significantly improved by the acquisition of two state-of-the-art rescue boats.

Historic City News was informed by Beverly Keneagy, Communications Consultant for the Friends of A1A, that new picnic pavilions, a gazebo, and additional beach walkovers are among the new public amenities that were celebrated at the ribbon cutting for the River to Sea Preserve near Marineland.

The Players Championship Boys and Girls Club reported to Historic City News that on Thursday, November 19th, the ground breaking ceremonies were held for their new state-of-the-art facility; a 15,000 square foot Boys and Girls Club, located at 555 West King Street in St. Augustine.

The City of St. Augustine tells Historic City News that in past years, the honor of “flipping-the-switch” to light the city’s tree as well as the city itself has been bestowed upon those who have contributed to the betterment of our community; often without recognition.

Historic City News will be on hand when Nights of Lights begins its 16th year on Saturday, November 21st; continuing what has become an evening of traditions in this city of age-old traditions.

Historic City News has learned that Loomis Bros. Circus will be performing at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, November 18th and Thursday, November 19th.