Historic City News is pleased to report that Frank and Betty Usina have been recommended by Commissioner Don Crichlow to receive our city’s highest honor, the La Florida Award.

The Southeast Branch Library has asked Historic City News to announce several upcoming public events at their branch located at 6670 US 1 South in St. Augustine.

Historic City News has received a warning from the St. Augustine Fire Department prompted by reports of door-to-door and telephone solicitors who are stating that they represent the fire department when in fact they do not.

Historic City News has learned that Flagler College President William T. Abare, Jr. recently welcomed retired Flagler faculty and spouses back to campus for their February luncheon meeting and a scholarship presentation.

Cathy Dupont reported to Historic City News this morning that the City of St. Augustine will hold a public meeting on future improvements of Riberia Street – from King Street; south to the city wastewater treatment plant at 501 Riberia Street.

Historic City News has learned that Poet Nance Van Winckel will offer a reading and a craft lecture for the Flagler College Writers-in-Residence program on March 5th and 6th in the Gamache-Koger Theater.

The Flagler College spring Community Lecture Series, “Global Perspectives,” continues with Peter Spiller when he presents “The Last Mountain: Conquest of Juliana Top” on Tuesday, March 17th.

The glories and hardships of nearly 250 years of loyal service to the King of Spain will take center stage on Saturday, March 14, when St. Augustine presents its annual Spanish Nightwatch, according to an announcement received by Historic City News this week.