The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted this morning to recognize Solomon Calhoun by naming the new West Augustine Community Center in his honor.

From the records of Cheryl Strickland St. Johns County Clerk of Court

St. Johns County Habitat Conservation Coordinator Tara Dodson reported to Historic City News that the first leatherback turtle nests have been spotted and she is asking for beach drivers to limit their driving at night and early morning hours.

Historic City News has been informed that the St. Johns County Utility Department is celebrating Water Conservation Month with special water conservation tips and information on a Conservation Page of the their website.

Robin E. Moore, Historic Resources Coordinator for the St. Johns County Environmental Division, reported to Historic City News that the Hastings Potato Growers Association Building is to be auctioned off next week.

Historic City News has learned that there is a newly formed advisory council which pledges to help The Children’s Museum of St. Johns move forward towards its goals.

Mardi Gras has nothing on us. Historic City News is pleased to announce the return of the Junkanoo Festival.

Directors of Charles Towne Landing and Roanoke Island parks have some advice for folks here contemplating a 16th century ship for St. Augustine. Think before you build.