The St Johns County Education Foundation reported to Historic City News that artwork created by nine local students has been selected by a panel of professional judges to hang with the PICASSO Art and Arena Exhibition at the St Augustine Visitor Center.
A couple planning their September wedding in St Augustine, who first reported their plight to Historic City News after the San Marco Avenue Howard Johnson refused to honor a block of reserved rooms for family and friends in the wedding party, is receiving a few extra gifts for their shower — thanks to members of the St Augustine Attractions Association.
City spokesman Paul Williamson reported to Historic City News that there will be an open house regarding the proposed Community Redevelopment plan for Lincolnville on Monday, February 25 starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Willie Galimore Center located at 399 Riberia Street in St Augustine.
Flagler senior Nicole Del Bene was recently awarded an internship position at the upcoming 2013 Cannes International Film Festival in France according to an announcement received by Historic City News in St Augustine.
Sherri Cunningham, Promotions Director for St Augustine’s upcoming Celtic Music and Heritage Festival, announced a special addition to local Historic City News reporters — this year’s events will feature the First Annual Celtic Whiskey Tasting, sponsored by Tullamore Dew.
Milton Soto reported to Historic City News that St Johns County’s Solid Waste Management Department is hosting a “Super Community Collection Day” from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturday, February 23.
Last weekend was the 37th Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Olustee; today, February 20, Historic City News readers remember the date in 1864 of the largest Civil War battle to take place in the State of Florida — and the soldiers who fought in it.
The St Augustine 450th Youth Ambassadors reported to Historic City News that during this month’s meeting, founding leaders, Nancy Birchall and Jeani Taliaferro, were recognized for their commitment to inspiring the young people who volunteer in the community by St Augustine 450th Commemoration marketing strategist Charlie Seraphin.
