El Galeón Andalusia, the authentic replica of a ship that traveled Florida’s coasts during the time of St. Augustine’s founding, completed its morning departure from the St. Augustine Municipal Marina this morning, Wednesday, June 17th, and Historic City News photographer Raphael Cosme was there.

About two-dozen stakeholders got an opportunity to see plans under consideration by the Florida Department of Transportation for one of the most controversial traffic boondoggles in the City of St Augustine; the intersection of San Marco Avenue and May Street.

There is a new feeling of openness, transparency, and accountability at City Hall since the election of Mayor Nancy Shaver in November; however, there are still lingering examples of insider deals and special treatment for friends and family of the defeated mayor, Joe Boles.