Northwest Arts Advocacy reported to Historic City News that they are bridging the cultural gap between St. Augustine and Jacksonville — dedicated to bringing art and cultural activities to northwest St. Johns County.

St. Johns County Office of Public Affairs spokesperson Karen Pan reported to Historic City News that the third annual Winter Wonderland festival will return starting November 20th and will be running through January 3rd.

Public Information Coordinator Cathy DuPont alerted Historic City News that this Saturday’s St. Augustine Pirate Gathering parade will necessitate some minor interruptions of traffic along the city’s Bayfront, Cordova Street and the area around the Plaza.

St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director, Jay Humphreys, warned Historic City News readers to be on the lookout for pirates descending on St. Augustine for The Pirate Gathering this weekend.

The St Johns County Sheriff’s Office reported to Historic City News that a Hastings woman has suffered serious injuries after being ejected from her vehicle and that she has been flown by TraumaOne to Shands Hospital – Jacksonville.

The first European nation to begin actively seeking a sea route to Asia was Portugal.

The Crew of the Black Heart, the Brothers of the Coasts and the St. Augustine Pirates reported to Historic City News that they will present the 2009 St. Augustine Pirate Gathering this weekend.

Historic City News received an update from Cash McVay that the Lincolnville Community Garden has enjoyed the support of an amazing group of business sponsors and volunteers who have come together to help build out the infrastructure of the community garden.