The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that in just a few weeks, our community will celebrate the reopening of the historic Bridge of Lions and its return to service after over 42 months of extensive rehabilitation.

Planning and Building Director Mark Knight reported to Historic City News that a Lincolnville landmark building has been red-tagged by the city as an unsafe structure.

Now that we have the 450th Commemorative Commission free seven part series kickoff official line-up of activities and events planned for 2010, it is my hope that the world will realizes that one of the greatest attributes about living in St. Augustine is that our future must be tied to cultural, local, and multicultural American History so to attract tourist from far and wide, and to include international.

St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Communications Manager Tara Howard reported to Historic City News that the Northeast Business Council made a donation to the Ponte Vedra Library to purchase books related to International Business.

Historic City News received a report that the St. Johns River Community College Phi Theta Kappa honor society recently held its fall induction ceremony.

Ali Peyre reported to Historic City News that the St. Johns County Audubon Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, October 26, at 7:00 p.m. at the South Ponte Vedra Civic Association Community Center.

Fort Matanzas Superintendent Gordie Wilson reported to Historic City News that effective January 1, 2010, driving on the beach at Fort Matanzas National Monument will no longer be allowed.

Artworthy: Lisa McPhillips Switkin
Occupation: Group home administrator by day; piano player, singer, DJ and sound technician nights and weekends.