Signs of times gone by

Remembering history through business signs

By Geoff Dobson

Patty’s artwork was on display during the St. Johns River Summit last week. She also had a photograph chosen for their calendar.

Historic City News readers are invited to join St. Johns County officials and the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs this Saturday, September 25th, to celebrate the grand opening of the new Clyde E. Lassen State Veterans’ Nursing Home.

Hearst Newspapers Washington Bureau Chief Rick Dunham will be the next speaker in the 2010-2011 Flagler College Forum on Government and Public Policy according to an announcement received by Historic City News this afternoon.

First Amendment Foundation announced to Historic City News reporters that they will present their 2010 Sunshine Seminar in St. Augustine on Monday, October 4, 2010 at World Golf Village.

Historic City News readers are invited to view the 70 piece body of work by Taylor and Carnes, entitled “Welcome to Lincolnville” which will be on exhibit at The Cyprian Center for Expressive Arts at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church from October 1st through October 24th.

The Princeton Review ranked the University of Florida as the No. 1 party school in 2008; they were unseated by the University of Georgia this year — perhaps not coincidentally, UF’s rival in the football game known as the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party”.

Father Thomas S. Willis, Pastor of Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine, reported to Historic City News that on Sunday, October 3rd, the Cathedral will have the traditional Blessing of Animals and Pets.