Letter: The 800-pound Gorilla in the room

Ron Berben
Candidate for St Augustine City Commission
St Augustine, FL

Dear Editor:

As long as I have lived downtown I have understood what it is that attracts people from all over the country and the world into our historic city. Much of what visitors to our city are interested in looking at and spending money on is in a roughly twenty block section in the heart of our most historic city’s core.

Nancy Shaver
St Augustine, FL

Dear Editor:

There is no question that our City is a magical place—and each one of us has their own view of what makes it special and unique.  The historic buildings, the sun on the water, the carriages, each neighborhood with its own character, continue to draw visitors and delight those of us who are lucky enough to live here.

Jason Stverak, President
Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity
Washington, DC

On this day 238 years ago, just after John Hancock made the most indelible signature in all of history, our namesake, Benjamin Franklin, uttered, “We must, indeed, all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately.”

Hannah Bleau
St Augustine, FL

Americans didn’t invent freedom. It was given to us by God, and we’ve embraced it unlike any other country in the history of the world.

Editorial: Are you too busy to fight for freedom?

Historic City News
St Augustine, FL

As Independence Day approaches, many of us have plans to attend parades, festivals, and of course see a grand fireworks display in St Augustine, Flagler Beach, or Palm Coast.

Heather Neville
St Augustine, FL

Dear Editor:

I am hoping that Historic City News readers will consider sending an email of support to the City of St Augustine. We have accomplished a great deal but face new challenges as we prepare for Velo Fest Festival 2015.