Editorial: Why St Augustine?
What made St Augustine different from other US destinations in the experiences of free blacks?
In 1738, in Spanish Florida, former slaves escaping their English masters founded Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose, a settlement charter by Florida’s Spanish Governor, which is today known as Fort Mose.
Candidates: Make response time the first priority
by Ron Berben
In light of the recent advances regarding the plan to create a new fire station that will combine our county and city fire and emergency rescue services, two fundamental issues arise, tax dollars and response times. A new city fire chief will be appointed soon and I feel assured that so much positive cooperation will continue. The current level of coordination between our county and city emergency resources, the chiefs and personnel is nothing short of superb.
Letter: Republicans need to wake up and enjoy liberty
Lance Thate, Chairman
St Augustine Tea Party
Dear Editor:
The Republican National Committee recently released a “2016 presidential straw poll”. They asked people to choose names that they would most like to see as the Republican Presidential nominee in the 2016 election.
Much ado is made of St Augustine’s heritage — we are truly a “melting pot” that includes Spanish, Minorcan, and a host of other European settlers, African, Cuban and islanders from other Caribbean nations; some who traveled here willingly and some who did not.
Letter: All veterans connect with Plaza monument
Ron Berben
St Augustine, FL
Dear Editor,
As a Marine veteran and a community activist, I would like to share my opinion about the manner in which the veteran’s monument at the corner of Cathedral Place and Charlotte Street, in the northeast corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, has been obscured by electrical transformers, utility meters, and other fixtures.
Letter: Treasurer should be replaced
Michael E Humphreys
St Johns, Florida
Dear Editor:
I write today to share my deep concern about the office of the Treasurer of the Board of Directors of Julington Creek Plantation Property Owners Association. As I am sure you are aware, the Treasurer only attended 1 regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting during 2013.
Every Friday, Governor Scott sends us a nice e-mail updating us on what’s happened in the state during the prior week, and, this week, it was his New Years’ resolutions. I thought I would share them with our readers.
As all Historic City News readers are preparing to welcome 2014, I want to take a moment to make a suggestion — drink responsibly and don’t be afraid to call a cab for a ride home.
