The person who helped author the ordinance that protects St Augustine’s rich archaeological history will be honored by the City Commission on January 28th, according to an announcement received by Historic City News from Public Affairs Director Paul Williamson today.

Historic City News readers look forward to the spring each year for perfect outdoor weather and a wealth of celebrations, festivals and local award-winning events including the Celtic Music and Heritage festival, Rhythm & Ribs Festival, Romanza, and the St Augustine Seafood Festival.

Grace Remmer, an eighth-grade home school student, won the 2013 St Johns County School District Spelling Bee held yesterday at the School Board Administration Building, according to an announcement received by Historic City News today.

Public Affairs Director for the City of St Augustine, Paul Williamson, advised Historic City News that there will be several events this weekend that will necessitate brief road closures and are likely to cause brief traffic congestion.

St Johns County Cultural Council, the county’s designated local arts agency, periodically reports upcoming art and entertainment items to local Historic City News reporters for the benefit of our readers.

Historic City News was notified that tickets will go on sale next week to view the works of art from the Picasso Foundation, located in Málaga, Spain, when they are displayed in the St Augustine Visitor Information Center between February 1 and May 11, 2013.

Prior to a presentation before the St Augustine City Commission, Historic City News has learned that the American Indian Movement of Florida, Ancient Trees, and others, will encircle Castillo de San Marcos as part of a demonstration titled, “Do Something Right for Once”.

St Augustine Railway Historical Society invited Historic City News readers to attend their next regular monthly meeting being held on Thursday, January 24, 2013.