Laurie Sanderson reported the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.
A spokesman for Richardson Site Prep Inc. informed Historic City News that St Johns County pedestrians will soon be able to take advantage of a new section of sidewalk along SR-13; from Holly Berry Lane to Roberts Road in Fruit Cove.
Pete Weiland, President, IAFF Local 2282, Professional Firefighters of St Augustine, has invited Historic City News readers to support the Third Annual Firefighter Chili Cook-off; where the proceeds will benefit a local, regional, and national charity organization.
The St Augustine Annual Christmas Parade is one of the largest in North Florida and Historic City News readers always enjoy the floats, marching bands, cars, horses, and, of course, the long awaited arrival of Santa Claus.
Mayor-elect Andrea Samuels will accept the honor of lighting the brightly decorated holiday tree when the St Augustine Beach Civic Association presents the 12th annual “Surf Illumination Festival”, held at the St Johns County Pier Park.
Many of Florida’s 161 state parks will be decorated with lights or hosting special holiday activities and Governor Rick Scott has joined the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service to invite Historic City News readers to join them as they celebrate the winter holiday season.
Veterans welcome new resident
By Michael Isam
St Augustine, FL
Everyone knows that Marines are tough. Just how tough has yet to be completely proven. St. Johns County is now home to another Marine.
