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Can the city recover from First America?
Editorial: St. Augustine has reached an interesting point in the First America saga.
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Editorial: Don’t spend it all in one place
Nearly everyone in St. Johns County got a raise this morning when Florida’s minimum wage was increased by 6¢ — to a staggering $7.31 per hour.
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Letter: Reader glad to research
In response to your news article of May 27, 2011, “Fort needs help finding WWII records”, the Historical Society has a collection of the papers of Louis Arana.
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On behalf of a grateful nation
Memorial Day stirs our memories, causes us think about all that has been done in order that we may live our lives the way we do — not insignificant.
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Letter: Time to stop digging this hole
In your recent editorial you essentially ask if it is worth the trouble to wait for the First America Foundation (FAF) to get its act together for the commemorations in 2112-2015.
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Letter: Continue air show tradition
Dear Editor:
The St. Augustine Air Show was a great American way to celebrate the Memorial Day holiday and a military service salute for our community.
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Editorial: Is the juice worth the squeeze?
How much additional effort should the City of St. Augustine have to expend as they attempt to recover from the boondoggle that has been the nine-month relationship with First America Foundation?
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Guest Column: Ghosts of sheriffs past
The nation’s oldest city and county seat is famous for its ghosts, ghost walks and ghost tours. This month I thought it might be a bit of fun to take a look at some of my more interesting 19th Century predecessors.