Historic City News was informed that Saint Augustine Beach Civic Association members Frank Ward, Bob Samuels, Mike Mele and Paul Salva presented Betty Griffin House Joyce Mahr with a $7,000 donation from the 8th annual Taste of the Beach; held Sunday May 19, 2013 at the St Johns County Pier.
Historic City News reporters learned, with little surprise, that the unanimous decision of the St Augustine City Commission would be to ban buskers and street performances on Hypolita Street all together — from St. George Street to Avenida Menendez; the new ordinance 2013-16 will take effect in 10-days.
Tuesday through Friday this week, Park Ranger Jesse Olbrich informed Historic City News that the popular “Hands on History” camp, and a staff member with a family emergency, leaves the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument with only one available staff member.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park, announced to Historic City News this morning that they will be making the funeral arrangements for the family of former St Augustine Beach Mayor and long-time St Augustine attorney, George M. McClure; who died yesterday at the Bailey Family Center for Caring.
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The family of local attorney, George McClure, provided an update to Historic City News on his condition since returning home from his most recent hospitalization.
Plum Art Gallery, located at 9 Aviles Street in St Augustine, announced to Historic City News that they will celebrate their Third Anniversary today with live music and artistic displays from four “printers” and four “wearable art” artists.
Throughout the month of July, Butterfield Garage Art Gallery announced to Historic City News that their featured artist will be lifelong photographer, Tom Tibbits.
