City Sprout continues to make progress on bringing the Lincolnville Community Garden from concept to realty according to a report received by Historic City News from organizer Cash McVay.

From the records of Cheryl Strickland
St. Johns County Clerk of Court

Historic City News has learned that local historian David Nolan has been chosen to receive the Governor’s Points of Light Award according to the Volunteer Florida website.

Grants made possible through the Dr. JoAnn Crisp-Ellert Fund for Art Appreciation are available to organizations with programs that enhance art appreciation and art education in St. Augustine according to an announcement received by Historic City News this week.

Media Specialist Liz Daube reported to Historic City News that for the 10th time, “America’s 100 Best College Buys” has included Flagler College in it’s annual report of the nation’s top values in higher education.

Public Information Officer Jeremy Robshaw reported to Historic City News that St. Johns County Fire Rescue and the City of St. Augustine Fire Department jointly responded to a residential structure fire that occurred in the 2600 block of Usina Street

Communications Director Jay Humphreys with the St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau has reported to Historic City News that the other half of Simon & Garfunkel will perform standards from the American songbook as well as hits such as “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” live at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, Sunday.

Betsy Clarkson, Recreation Superintendent for the St. Johns County Recreation and Parks Department has reported to Historic City News that her department has partnered with the St. Augustine Elks Lodge 829 and the St. Johns County Health Department to offer a free “Kids Fit Club” at the Hastings after-school program.