Category: Community

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.

Molly Ebersold reported to Historic City News that the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is well into construction of a 7-acre zip line course that will offer park visitors an aerial eco-adventure and a unique opportunity to view crocodiles, alligators, birds and other animals.

Dylan Cadwalader, General Manager of Vilano Springs Resorts LLC, told Historic City News Editor Michael Gold that he was “very thankful” today as he and his family left the regular meeting of the St. Johns County commission.

St. Augustine Humane Society board member Bonnie Hayflick reported to Historic City News that the Board of Directors has named Celeste Hart as Executive Director.

Every year, Historic City News reports as the City of St. Augustine honors its founder; don Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, at the Noche de Gala celebration.

Historic City News Editor Michael Gold was on hand for an opening reception “Friends and Family”; an exhibit of seven artists connected through friendship, family, and music, held at 8:15 a.m. this morning in the Rotunda Gallery located in the St. Johns County Administration Building.

Kizzy Van Tine announced to Historic City News that the Saint Augustine Civitan Club will host its monthly business meeting and luncheon at Denny’s located at 2455 State Road 16, St. Augustine on February 10th.

Liliana Kurpanik, President of Republican Women’s Club of St. Johns County, announced to local Historic City News reporters that Colonel Mike (Bill) McCalister, Ph.D. will be their monthly luncheon guest speaker for February.