Category: Community

Communications Manager Barbara Golden reported to Historic City News that chefs on Florida’s Historic Coast are once again making history with signature dishes — featuring local favorites and heritage-inspired flavors.

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

In recognition of his dedication and leadership in Emergency Medical Services in Florida over his thirty-year career, the Florida Association of County Emergency Medical Services announced to Historic City News that they have presented the Mark Fingeret Award for Administrative Leadership Excellence to St. Johns County Fire Rescue Retired Chief, Robert Hall, Jr.

Debra Johnson reported to Historic City News that Flagler County deputies responded to 600 Cinnamon Beach Way at the Cinnamon Beach Condominium after midnight this morning to investigate the discovery of a man who claimed to have been lost at sea last night.

After converting a former shipping container into a unique, modern living space, Flagler College Students in Free Enterprise and LOCI Design will show off the innovative project at a community preview, Brian Thompson told Historic City News.

Historic City News learned that Fire Chief Mike Arnold and Fire Marshal John Rayno set the plaque for the 1902 fire bell to be rung at 8:30 a.m. during the Ceremony of Remembrance; Sunday, September 11, on the St. Augustine Fire Department grounds located at 101 Malaga Street.

Robin Kass Burchfield invited Historic City News readers to attend “Treasures at the Fountain” on Saturday October 1st at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park located at 11 Magnolia Drive in uptown St. Augustine.

Former Mayor George Gardner has advice for Historic City News readers; don’t tell the city manager and commission that they should save the Colonial Spanish Quarter — instead, tell them how you’re willing to be a part of the effort to save the signature presentation of a national treasure, our nation’s oldest city.