Category: Business

St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce’s Historic St. Augustine Area Council reported to Historic City News that Jamie Alvarez from the First America Foundation explained her involvement as program coordinator for the City of St. Augustine and her transition to the First America Foundation.

Brenda Boyd Raney, spokesperson for Verizon Wireless, announced to Historic City News today that Northeast Florida Regional Airport at St. Augustine will be one of more than 60 commercial airports, coast to coast, where the company is launching its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network.

According to Communications Director Jay Humphreys, John W. Fraser, general manager of Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth, has been installed as the new chairman of the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau Board of Directors.

Vivian Browning, a local resident who has owned property on Vilano Beach since 1986 and serves as chair of the Vilano Beach Town Center Redevelopment Group, has to feel optimistic now that Publix Supermarkets has confirmed with Historic City News that they have signed a lease.

The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee. The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Tax Collector and should be consulted before taking any action.

New president Kirk Wendland told Historic City News local reporters that he is ready to be part of a new beginning at the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council and is looking forward to his formal welcome at this year’s annual dinner.

Barbara B. Jenness announced to Historic City News the formation of a new business council lead by professionals interested in promoting the St. Augustine region to individuals outside the area.

Historic City News was informed Friday evening that St. Johns County based Haven Trust Bank Florida, with offices in St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach, has been taken over by a South Florida bank in a Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. assisted deal.