Historic City News is pleased to be able to report on one public-private success story; Nelmar Terrace Park at the end of Nelmar Avenue in North City.

Historic City News inspected the towering 16-foot wall on the former Parker Cadillac lot at San Marco and Park Avenues and can report that it is the real thing – or as close as Chuck Ponce can make it to an early St. Augustine fort.

Historic City News was informed by the St. Johns County Public Works Department that South Leonardi Street at West King Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 7:00 a.m. Monday, November 9th, until 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 13th.

Today, in recognition of National Adoption Month, Governor Charlie Crist encouraged renewed focus on adopting teenagers from state foster care in an announcement received by Historic City News.

St. Johns County Fire Rescue Public Information Officer Jeremy Robshaw reported to Historic City News that Monday afternoon, firefighters responded to a structure fire at Sand Dollar II condominium complex near Crescent Beach.

Women’s influence in Spain had a profound influence on political decision-making during the rise of the Spanish nation and the New World.

Florida Public Archaeology Network Outreach Coordinator Amber Grafft-Weiss reported to Historic City News that tomorrow, Regional Director Richard W. Estabrook will make a presentation on The Famous Crystal River Site.

Sports Information Director John Jordan reported to Historic City News that Flagler College defeated Francis Marion University 3-1 to claim the 2009 Peach Belt Conference men’s soccer regular season title Saturday at Saints Field.