Carlee Mausner informed local reporters with Historic City News that St. Augustine has been selected by “Where to Retire” magazine as a “top retirement town” and will be profiled in the September-October issue; available nationwide on August 23rd.
St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys reminds Historic City News readers that tonight is “First Friday” and the King Street Art District will be alive with entertainment.
Public Information Coordinator Cathy DuPont informed local Historic City News reporters that the flags in front of City Hall will be lowered to half-staff on Friday, August 12th in honor of former St. Augustine Mayor Walter Bugeski.
James Dean Fiske announced to Historic City News yesterday that the hopeful plans to resurrect a once popular fiesta, to be known as St. Augustine’s “Days in old Spain”, have been canceled.
Results from the eight sample points monitored by Historic City News in St. Johns County have consistently been in the “good” range; however, the Florida Department of Health plans to quit testing water for bacteria at 45 beaches, statewide, to reduce spending.
