Historic City News editor Michael Gold had the opportunity to catch up with former St Augustine Mayor Nancy Shaver today as she continues her convalescence. We have been fortunate enough to speak with Nancy a few times over the past four months since she continues to follow Historic City News and keep up with comings-and-goings in town.
Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Allen Nelson, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted.
Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Allen Nelson, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted.
Be alert to lane closures and temporary detours, as well as increased congestion in these areas. FDOT employees and contractors will be working on the roadways and need your full attention.
You are patriotically invited to attend the open meeting of the Saint Augustine Tea Party on Tuesday, May 28th at 6:30 p.m., at the Village Inn; located at 900 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Saint Augustine.
The St. Augustine Memorial Day Observance is held every year at St. Augustine National Cemetery located on Marine Street. This year, Historic City News readers will hear from Brigadier General (Ret.) Valeria Gonzalez-Kerr, who is the keynote speaker.
Nancy Bloch, Executive Director of Communications & Public Relations for the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind informed local Historic City News reporters of an endowment gift of $250,000 from the Lastinger Family Foundation in honor of Dr. Thomas M. Zavelson, who provides invaluable service to the school as a member of the FSDB Board of Trustees. The Foundation encourages the FSDB community and supporters to donate as well, as they will match donations dollar for dollar, up to a maximum amount of $250,000.
A “Kickoff Meeting” has been scheduled to discuss the upcoming South Ponte Vedra and Vilano Beach restoration projects and Historic City News readers are invited to participate.
Barbara McNees, President of the Board of the Cultural Council, informed local Historic City News reporters today that Andrew Witt, executive director of the St Johns Cultural Council, announced to the Board of Directors that he intends to retire at the end of December 2019. Witt joined the Cultural Council in October 2011.
