Centuries of real history at the Fountain of Youth
Christa Thompson
Special to Historic City News
The Fairytale Traveler
“In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue” -Everyone’s 6th grade teacher
Do you remember the story you once heard of a place called the Fountain of Youth?
Legend has it that if you drink from its water, you will remain forever young and fabulous. Well, I found it. Get back to me in 20 years and see if I’m forever young — I’m pretty sure I’ll be fabulous.
Prayers for peace in Syria held at Cathedral on Saturday
Father Thomas S. Willis, pastor at the Cathedral Basilica of St Augustine, has invited all Historic City News readers to join in a day of fasting and prayer for peace in Syria, in the entire Mideast region, and throughout the whole world to be held this coming Saturday, September 7th, 2013.
28th Annual International Coastal Clean-Up Day
Local “Keepers of the Coast” members and volunteers will join thousands of helpers to lend a hand in keeping our seas trash free on Saturday, September 21st, during the 28th Annual International Coastal Clean-Up Day; spearheaded by one of the world’s most successful non-profit organizations, Ocean Conservancy.
Entertainment in St Augustine this week
Barbara Golden, Communications Manager for the St Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau, informed local Historic City News reporters about the following entertaining events for our St Johns County readers.
Library activities at Anastasia Island Branch
St Johns County Public Library System Administrative Office Coordinator, Angelina Gervasi, informed local Historic City News reporters in St Augustine of the following activities planned for September at the Anastasia Island Branch Library.
Home Again St Johns awarded $5,000 VCB donation
Using funds from partner dues, not bed tax dollars, St Johns County Visitors and Convention Bureau, Inc., reported to Historic City News that they recently presented a check for $5,000 to support the work of Home Again St Johns.
Marriage Licenses Applications – 9/1/2013
The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee.
The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Clerk of Court and should be consulted before taking any action.





