St Augustine Democratic Club meeting

Event Location: St Augustine Record Building at State Rte 207 and 312 Event Description: St Augustine Democratic Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday of each month beginning generally at 7:00PM. This months guest speaker is Mr. Mike Shirley Director of the Guana Park Reserve. Mike will speak about the parks partnership with the St ... Read more

Southwest fire threatens neighborhoods

Coquina Crossing fire
Smoke filled a large portion of downtown St. Augustine yesterday as firefighters brought brush fires under control in the area of Vermont Heights that were threatening Coquina Crossing and adjacent neighborhoods.

Fueled by high winds and dry conditions, St. Johns County firefighters brought in heavy equipment to battle the blaze whose source is still under investigation this morning.

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Cultural film benefit May 19th at Gypsy

Magicians
“Magicians” will be shown on Monday, May 19 as the next movie for the Cultural Film Series presented by Gypsy Cab Company and The St. Johns Cultural Council.

Better known as “Dinner and a Movie”, the night has proven to be so popular that the sponsors have agreed to continue the series which serves as a benefit for the Cultural Council.

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Transit system award goes to COA

Sunshine BusIn a communication released by Susan Johnson with the St. Johns Council on Aging, Historic City Media was informed that America’s foremost transportation entity has conveyed its top award to the St. Johns County Council on Aging.

The Community Transportation Association of America announced that they will present The Community Transit System of the Year award to the Council on Aging when they convene in New Orleans on June 3rd.

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Cornell Road closure

Road closed
According to a news release from the St. Johns County Office of Public Affairs, effective Wednesday, May 14, Cornell Road will be closed between Shore Drive and Dartmouth Road to allow the St. Johns County Road and Bridge Department to replace a cross culvert on Cornell Road.

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Sidewalk repairs and replacement downtown

Bayfront
According to a construction notice from Paul Williamson with the City of St. Augustine, Department of Public Affairs, received by Historic City Media today, the Public Works Department will be removing and replacing portions of broken and damaged sidewalk along Avenida Menendez beginning Monday, May 12.

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