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.

Marcus Nevacoff, beloved husband and friend, died on January 17, 2011, at Flagler Hospital.

The City of St. Augustine told local Historic City News reporters that four employees in the Department of Public Works recently had their hair cut as a contribution to Locks of Love — a non-profit organization which provides natural hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children.

Historic City News has learned that a series – The Civil War in Northeast Florida – begins tonight with a lecture by Dr. Michael Gannon on St. Augustine Catholics, Slavery, and Secession.

By Amber J. Cabrera
St. Augustine

Growing up in St. Augustine, some of my favorite memories are of going out to eat with my mother and grandmother.

Owner Dae Lynn Helm told Historic City News that the Wildflower Cafe would like to celebrate Valentine’s dinner with the longest married couple living in St. Johns County; by providing dinner for the two on Valentine’s Day, February 14th.

The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee. The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Clerk of Court and should be consulted before taking any action.

Historic City News reporters were on hand when the Tolomato Cemetery Preservation Association held another Tolomato Visitors Day this Saturday, January 15th.