Historic City News has learned from the Department of Public Affairs of the City of St. Augustine, through its publication The St. Augustine Report, that two of Henry Flagler’s remaining original fountains may soon be restored.

Sallie O’Hara, Byway Program Administrator, reported to Historic City News this weekend that The Federal Highway Administration announced the awards for the 2008 grant applications in December.

Historic City News has been asked to invite our readers to join City Archaeologist Carl Halbirt and Assistant Archaeologist Melissa Dezendorf as they celebrate Florida Archaeology Month 2009 at the VIC on the last three Fridays in March.

In a report to Historic City News from Communications Director Jay Humphreys with the St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau, we discovered many new weekend activities including the Keeper’s Roast & Grog Fest at the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum.

Programming Coordinator Joy D’Elia reported to Historic City News today that the St. Johns Cultural Council has elected two new officers.

Historic City News has learned that the Limelight Theater will hold two Saturday clinics in March with instructors Sean Sacco and Jenniffer Dournaux.

Funded in part by a grant from the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, Historic City News has learned that The “Sack of St. Augustine: Captain Robert Searle’s Raid of 1668” will be re-created; providing spectators with a close-up look at the horrors inflicted on the city’s residents by the real Pirates of the Caribbean.

Governor Charlie Crist today marked the official opening of a new educational exhibit at The Florida Aquarium entitled Seagrass, a joint venture between the aquarium and The Ocean Foundation.