Category: Community

Historic City News has learned that a personal injury lawsuit was filed September 23rd by Stuart N. Ratzan, a Miami attorney, on behalf of David Hunt Cowles — the man who is lucky to be alive after his involvement in the August 19th gasoline explosion at the BP station on SR-16 at Masters Drive.

Concerns may have subsided after hearing City Manager John Regan say to commissioners and those attending last night’s meeting that the Willie Galimore Center will not be closed just because the County walked away — however, short and long-term plans are still undecided.

The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that the third annual “Pink Up the Pace 5K” will be held on Saturday, October 1, and will necessitate the closing of some streets and some intermittent traffic disruptions in the downtown area.

NPS Ranger Jake Harper invited Historic City News readers to visit and participate in “Spanish Living History Day” on Saturday, October 1st at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument on the bayfront in St. Augustine.

Treasurer Lance Thate reported to Historic City News that members of the St. Augustine Tea Party and guest visitors would convene their regular meeting tonight at the Village Inn on Ponce de Leon Boulevard at 7:00 p.m.

Brian Thompson reported to Historic City News that associate professor of Liberal Studies, Dr. John Diviney, would present a program on “yellow journalism” during the Spanish-American War at Flagler College on October 11, 2011.

The St. Augustine Humane Society informed Historic City News local reporters that they would hold the First Annual Pawtini Hour fundraiser on Thursday, October 13.

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.