Mori Hosseini, Chairman and CEO of ICI Homes, updated Historic City News today on the ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremonies held Wednesday, March 30th, for the new state-of-the-art swim and fitness center at Palencia.

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio announced to Historic City News this morning that St. Augustine resident and Florida property rights advocate, 39 year-old Carol Saviak, has been appointed to serve as a member of the federal Judicial Nominating Commission for the Middle District of Florida.

Community Awareness Coordinator, Kim Brumfield, reported to the local Historic City News desk that Betty Griffin House in St. Augustine was pleased to host a portion of Lauren’s Walk on Saturday April 9, 2011.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville announced to Historic City News local reporters that they will bring back the Artist Studio Tour this year, but they will take it to historic St. Augustine.

Jerry Kass, 96, is a retired Marine and long time resident of St. Augustine. He first visited the city in 1930, moved there in 1937 and has lived across the street from Flagler College, then Ponce de Leon Hotel, ever since.

Did you know that there is an award-winning garden just minutes from most Historic City News readers?

Historic City News readers are encouraged to gather their families and head for the 16th Annual Flower and Garden Expo being held on Saturday, April 16th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the St. Johns County Agricultural Center.

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