Category: Editorials

At the heart of continuing acrimony, City Commissioner Leanna Freeman is behaving like a juvenile; pouting when she doesn’t get her way. Apparently she doesn’t like that Joe Boles was defeated and that our new mayor, Nancy Shaver, is asking difficult questions, demanding transparency and accountability.

Letter: Group formed to protect rural community Mary S Farr, Board Member Fatio Grant Community Alliance Our Switzerland neighborhood has formed the Fatio Grant Community Alliance to oppose the rezoning of 65-acres of open rural land to accommodate new construction of 116 single-family homes.

The good news is that the end is in sight Michael Gold, Editor HISTORIC CITY NEWS This evening at 5:30 p.m., Flagler College radio will air the St Augustine public affairs director’s weekly homage to the designated city employee responsible to rehabilitate it’s tarnished image as a bottomless money pit.

Letter: What do you want in HP-1 Old Town Marlene Saadia Piriz St Augustine, FL Dear Editor: What happens if Planned Unit Development (PUD) application #2015-0021, Cordova Inn is rejected? The owner will exercise his right to convert or retrofit the seven remaining museum buildings to apartment units, 24 in total.

The State Constitution of Florida Article II § 5(b) Michael Gold, Editor HISTORIC CITY NEWS Article II § 5(b) of the State Constitution sets forth the words that, by law, must be subscribed by every elected official in Florida. Those words comprise their oath, their pledge, their promise, to perform their duties faithfully, and to…

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Letter: Ban horse-drawn carriages Maddy Musante Lake Helen, FL Dear Editor: Horse-drawn carriages are well-known in St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest city in the United States. They are a fun way for tourist to view the historic city.

According to published figures offered by the City of St Augustine, since October 1, 2009, those in charge of your tax-funded checkbook have admitted to spending $3,649,525 on anything-but the health, safety, and welfare of those who paid those taxes.

Letter: Why do only some people get tickets? City Resident St Augustine, FL Dear Editor: I have been a resident of St. Augustine for ten years and last weekend, I attended my first Rhythm and Ribs.