Historic City News has learned that the non-profit citizens group, 450 Community Corps, convened a meeting of its executive board this week; the first meeting of that body in nearly two years.

St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys announced to St. Johns County Historic City News readers that between this weekend’s fishing tournament, rodeo, and theatric presentations, there is no reason not to be doing something.

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.

Controversy surrounded the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting on Wednesday as Historic City News watched commissioners unanimously approved removing the Florida black bear from the state’s threatened species list.

Troy Blevins, Director of St. Johns County Parks and Recreation, asked commissioners Tuesday to “consider children first” by posting signs in county park playgrounds asking adults to refrain from smoking — but he stopped short of asking for smoking to be outlawed.

Elizabeth Duncan has invited all Historic City News readers to attend the 5th Annual ACCORD Freedom Trail Luncheon being held on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at the Casa Monica Hotel located at 95 Cordova Street in St. Augustine.

The Saint Augustine Civitan Club reported to Historic City News that tomorrow they will hold their monthly business meeting and luncheon at Denny’s located at 2455 State Road 16 in St. Augustine.