Category: Community

Historic City News received word from the City of St. Augustine that the J&S Carousel at Davenport Park, adjacent to the Main Public Library, will be closed for maintenance from Monday, October 31 through Thursday, November 4.

Wendy Manucy informed Historic City News reporters that St. Johns County has teamed up with Advanced Disposal to get a jump on America Recycles Day by conducting a confidential document-shredding event — free to St. Augustine and St. Johns County residents.

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 a Folio Weekly article published Tuesday, columnist Susan Cooper Eastman gave her account of a day spent in St. Augustine recently in the company of local personality Merrill Paul Roland — an advocate for the rights of the disabled.

Lindsey Phillips announced to Historic City News that the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in St. Augustine is expanded their resources to serve the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.

A veteran of 15 years of service with the city, David Snowman was recognized recently for his commitment and hard work when he was named the City of St. Augustine’s 2011 Employee of the Year.