With all the hoopla yesterday over Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day, and the controversial anti-gay implications appertaining thereto, Historic City News in St Augustine intentionally chose not to run a story documenting the crowds of guests in the local restaurant; however, when one long time reader sent us this photo, we couldn’t resist.

A movie theater, distillery, bar, and expanded law offices go before the city’s Planning and Zoning Board next Tuesday; according to a recap published by former St Augustine Mayor George Gardner in his newsletter, The St Augustine Report.

Every-other year, the landscape of St Augustine and St Johns County is attacked by political signs and banners that do little more than add to eye pollution, distract drivers, and, not the least of which, violate state election laws and local ordinances.

Historic City News photographer Mark Cubbedge attended last night’s concert of the English progressive rock band “YES” at the St Augustine Amphitheatre; another of many first quality entertainment productions that have begun including St Johns County on their tours.

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During the running of this week’s Summer Shotgun Race hosted by the City of Palm Coast, Historic City News learned that five runners had to take a break from the competition after a fellow runner collapsed in cardiac arrest.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission informed local Historic City News reporters in St Augustine that they will conduct regional workshops to present information on the management plan revisions and permitting guidelines for gopher tortoises.