Guest: Use ad valorem tax instead of assessments and fees

Guest: Use ad valorem tax instead of assessments and fees

Bill Jones, as president of the St Augustine Beach Civic Association Board of Directors, forwarded a copy of an open letter to Historic City News which he sent to the City Commission of St Augustine Beach yesterday.  The letter addresses the current budget deliberations and their thoughts on how the City should approach funding its operations in the coming fiscal year and beyond.

Guest: Our Patriotic President

Guest: Our Patriotic President

By Diane Scherff, President
Trump Club of St Johns County

On July 4, 1776, 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States of America. Each year on the Fourth of July, Americans celebrate Independence Day when America absolved itself from all allegiance to the British Crown.

Guest Column: Sea turtle nesting season

Guest Column: Sea turtle nesting season

Paul M. Waldron, Chairman

St Johns County District 3
Board of County Commissioners

Special to Historic City News

The beaches of St. Johns County are home to several species of endangered or threatened sea turtles. Residents and visitors have a special opportunity and responsibility to protect these magnificent creatures and their vulnerable nesting sites as they return each season to nest along the beaches.