Few areas in uptown St Augustine and north city have better examples of our city’s large oak trees; nesting habitat for native birds, squirrels and other wildlife. Historic City News was informed this morning that residents along Rohde Avenue were instructed to remove their vehicles to accommodate the workers from the tree service. What followed shocked and drew complaints from neighbors to this otherwise quiet street.

St. Augustine Fire Department Capt. Robert Growick received a $1,000 donation from the St. Augustine Lions Club’s president, Wayne Mancil, for the purchase of smoke detectors for the hearing impaired during Monday night’s commission meeting, and Historic City News was there.

The 20th Annual Gamble Rogers Music Festival will feature six stages this weekend, May 2-3, bringing dozens of celebrated artists to the Ancient City during this celebration of the late Gamble Rogers.

You are patriotically invited to attend the General meeting and free program of the Saint Augustine Tea Party on Tuesday evening, April 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Inn located at 900 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard in St. Augustine.