The Society of Professional Journalists is pleased to announce to Historic City News the names of Mark of Excellence Award winners in Region 3 for the 2010 calendar year.

Dave Bitner, Chairman, Republican Party of Florida is reaching out to Historic City News readers to help register those veterans among us who served during World War II.

Laura Lee Smith, adjunct professor of English at Flagler College, recently had her first novel, “Hearts of Palm,” accepted for publication, according to an announcement received by Historic City News today.

St. Johns County Fire Rescue spokesman Jeremy Robshaw announced to Historic City News that registration will open for the 2011 Jr. Lifeguard program beginning Monday, May 3rd at 8:00 a.m.

A Word (or two) of “Farewell” from Joy

I’d like to say “goodbye” to everyone I’ve worked with during my past four and one half years as Program Coordinator with the St. Johns Cultural Council.

Historic City News readers will find it hard to choose between the many special events going on this weekend, including 16th Annual Rhythm & Ribs Festival, EPIC 16th Annual Flower & Garden Expo, Sea Turtle Festival and Blessing of the fleet — just to name a few.

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.

Derek Hankerson, the newest addition to The Riggsby Report team, announced to Historic City News that they will be broadcasting from a live remote beginning at 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM from the St. Johns County Tea Party Rally this Saturday, April 16th at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds.