The City of St Augustine is underwriting whatever financial loss will be incurred when they bring Mumford and Sons to town for a two-day concert next month — a commitment of city reserve funds that has some Historic City News readers scratching their heads.

The online auction of 450+ canvases featuring artistic impressions of St. Augustine created by community members, at ancientcitymosaic.com, ends on Sunday August 4, but you can still stroll through the exhibit Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., and from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, August 8th.

Youth Ambassadors visit Fort Matanzas

By Kayley Sutton, Youth Ambassador
Pedro Menendez High School, Class of 2015

The Youth Ambassadors of St. Augustine is a group of students from local middle and high schools interested in learning the history of our town in preparation for the 450th celebration.

Sean Prevatt, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, has provided information for Historic City News readers about the 2013-2014 St Johns County School District policy regarding free and reduced price meals for students under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs and Child Care Food Program.

Robin Burchfield reported to Historic City News this afternoon that St Augustine Youth Services (SAYS) recently held a Celebration Dinner at Creekside Dinery to honor staff, the boys, and volunteers at the non-profit therapeutic group home for children who have been the victims of child abuse or extreme neglect.

Historic City News learned today that Tools-4-Schools, Betty Griffin House, and St Francis House in St Augustine are the beneficiaries of a nine-month charitable giving program undertaken by the staff of Herbie Wiles Insurance.

Fundacion Nao Victoria manager Eduardo Almagro Blanco, documented for Historic City News readers the arrival of St Augustine’s newest educational ship, El Galeon Andalucia, as it made its way up the Hudson River to arrive in New York City on Saturday.