Barbara Golden, Communications Manager for the St Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau, informed local Historic City News reporters about the following free and low cost entertaining events for our St Johns County readers.

Father Thomas S. Willis, rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine, has announced to Historic City News that Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, has announced that he will resign as Bishop of Rome and, therefore, as the Vicar of Christ on February 28th.

St Augustine’s 450th Commemoration continues to remain controversial for its apparent lack of accountability and absence of any definitive budget limitations; and, true to form, City Manager John Regan has slipped another $92,740 Dana Ste Claire’s way — this time for brand identity elements and further website development, among other things.

The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee.

The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Clerk of Court and should be consulted before taking any action.

In an editorial note posted Tuesday to an article that appeared in 1565today, Brian Nelson prefaced his characterization of the city and county’s recent “full blown outdoor news conference” as an attempt to puff the questionable event up into a “moment of significance”.

Hastings Equestrian LLC is offering a 6-week riding lesson group for riders of all ages and abilities starting on Tuesday, February 19, and Historic City News readers are invited to participate during “Mom’s Morning Out”.

St. Johns Cultural Council spokesperson Kathe O’Donnelly reported to Historic City News that five local women have been selected to receive an award for their achievement and contributions to the arts in St. Johns County.