The Bridge of Lions

Part one of a three part series

The St. Augustine & South Beach Railroad Bridge

By Geoff Dobson

Chris Smith, chair of the art department at Flagler College, congratulated graphic design students who won several awards at the 2010 American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards on Friday, February 19th at the Florida Theater in Jacksonville.

Historic City News learned that the Friends of A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Highway have awarded two contracts that will add a cell phone tour and interpretative signage to encourage traveler exploration of the 72-mile corridor through St. Johns and Flagler counties.

Flagler College reported to the local St. Augustine news desk that author Patricia Henley will read from her work on Monday, March 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Flagler Room at Flagler College.

Public Information Technician Rob Weber told local news reporters that the St. Johns County Pet Center will be closed on March 20th to allow for scheduled maintenance.

The local St. Augustine news desk has learned that Jim Toedtman, editor of the AARP Bulletin, will be the next speaker for the 2009-2010 Flagler College Forum on Government and Public Policy.

Obviously dissatisfied with the way the press in general, and The St. Augustine Record in particular, have reported the incident, St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar told the audience that he had informed Record Editor Peter Ellis that “there will be no more interviews” regarding Tom Manuel.

James D. “Gator” Fiske, Historical Interpreter and Music Events Coordinator for the Florida Agricultural Museum, invited Historic City News readers to “Walk Back In Time” on Saturday, March 20th at 10:00 a.m.