The topic of discussion around the City of St. Augustine recently has centered on the 450th Commemoration, however, the city’s birthday is always one of the most exciting times of the year.

Loren Townsend Zawawi reports that work has begun on Aviles Street in the heart of downtown St. Augustine and she told local Historic City News reporters that she hopes all goes well for the business owners as the facelift continues during the coming weeks.

Penny Halyburton, St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections, wants to remind all Historic City News readers to bring current and valid photo and signature ID when you come in to vote.

Local Historic City News reporters have learned that the United States Army Corps of Engineers has contracted Lowe Engineers of Atlanta to conduct survey work on St. Johns County beaches until the end of October.

Historic City News has learned that the Least Tern nesting colony at Porpoise Point has experienced a very successful year and is being considered as the only successful nesting colony on the northeast coast of Florida.

Jeremy Robshaw, Public Information Officer with St. Johns County Fire Rescue, informed Historic City News local reporters that County emergency personnel and the City of St. Augustine Fire Department responded to a reported residential structure fire in the 1100 block of 4th Street at approximately 8:00 a.m. this morning.

Kim Brumfield, Community Awareness Coordinator for the Betty Griffin House in St. Johns County, announced to local reporters with Historic City News that they will be a beneficiary of the Columbia Restaurant and Columbia Cafe during the “Community Harvest” during the entire month of September.

Jane Sims, publicist and performer of Tale Tellers of St. Augustine announced to Historic City News local reporters that their organization will soon commence their thirteenth annual series of storytelling programs featuring seasoned, performing members.