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Historic City News reporters note that today is the 18th Annual celebration of Sense of Smell Day, created to help increase public awareness of the many beneficial effects of aromas on all aspects of daily life.

US Park Ranger Jeffrey Edel, Supervisor of Historic Weapons at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, provides weekly segments from the park’s educational program for the entertainment and enlightenment of Historic City News readers in St. Augustine and St. Johns County.

Historic City News congratulates three graduating seniors of the St. Johns County Education Foundation’s “Take Stock in Children” that were honored on April 21, 2011, at the Bright Beginnings Celebration.

Flagler College announced to Historic City News the selection of two freshman recipients of the Lewis-Wiley Scholarship award.

Vanessa Baker reported to Historic City News that last night’s “Fromajada Serenade” was a very beautiful event held in Queen Isabella’s Garden; located at the intersection of St. George and Hypolita Streets in the historic area. “Despite the inclement weather we had a very nice crowd,” Baker told Historic City News. “The swordfighters put on…

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Historic City News reporters have learned that today is “Save the Frogs Day” — the world’s largest day of amphibian education and conservation action.

Executive Director Susan Connor announced to Historic City News that parents of children who want to participate in the “Just TRI It! Kids Triathlon” being held next month, should register, take the required swim test and experience a run-through of the race course this Sunday afternoon.

Communication Manager Karen Pan in the Office of the County Administrator reminds Historic City News readers that the sea turtles are on their way back to nest on the beaches of St. Johns County as the official nesting season begins this Sunday, May 1st.