Historic City News was contacted by the St Augustine Maritime Heritage Foundation to invite our readers to attend its inaugural “St Augustine Maritime Heritage Festival” on Saturday and Sunday, October 26th and 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Proceeds from this event will fund maritime educational programs and the completion of the Chalupa being built at the Fountain of Youth that will be launched as part of St Augustine’s 450 Commemoration in 2015.

The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park invites Historic City News readers to support Breast Cancer Awareness for the month of October.

St Augustine Outlets informed local Historic City News reporters today that they will host a Women’s Health Fair on Saturday, October 12th from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Betty Griffin House has invited Historic City News readers to attend the candlelight vigil on Thursday, October 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the Plaza de la Constitucion, as we honor survivors of domestic violence as well as the women, men and children who have been murdered in St Johns County in acts of domestic violence.

Despite a federal government shutdown which has closed St Johns County’s two national monuments, Historic City News reminds our readers that Florida’s 171 award-winning state parks are still open for business to ensure Floridians and visitors can enjoy the state’s natural, cultural and historic resources.

Computer Doctors of St Augustine, sponsor of Historic City News in Photos contest, has received today the digital photographs of forty-three finalists competing for position and prizes — an announcement as to first, second, and third place winners is expected this week.