Category: Community

Sydney Lindblad has invited Historic City News readers to apply as volunteers for the 2011 Sea Turtle Washback Program aimed at rescuing juvenile sea turtles that are washed onto the beach in seaweed, usually following a storm.

Flagler College reported to Historic City News that they have recently added four new members to their Board of Trustees; including two alumni and a former U.S. ambassador.

Laurie Sanderson reported the following St. Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning tomorrow morning and continuing through July 15th.

Flagler College spokesman Brian Thompson informed local Historic City News reporters that the school has launched a fundraising effort called “Setting the Stage” to raise money for one of St. Augustine’s cornerstone event venues.

Laurie Sanderson updated Historic City News reporters that construction has started on the replacement of the San Sebastian River Bridge on US-1 (Ponce de Leon Boulevard) just north of King Street.

St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys informed St. Johns County entertainment reporters at Historic City News that Friday is the Junior Kingfish Challenge as well as tournament registration and Captain’s Meeting for this weekend’s challenge –fishing days are Saturday and Sunday.

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.

Animal Control Division Chief Paul Studivant explained to local Historic City News reporters that the St. Johns County Animal Control Pet Center has been “inundated” with pets the owners can’t afford.