Ponce de Leon official landing ceremony
By Raphael Cosme
St Augustine, FL
The Historic Florida Militia reported to Historic City News in St Augustine that they are bringing the Ponce de Leon celebration back to town, just in time to celebrate Florida’s 500th Anniversary.
Architectural historian Laurie Ossman, author of the new book “Carrère & Hastings: The Masterworks,” will discuss the pair’s contributions to the nation’s oldest city when she speaks at Flagler College on March 19, according to an announcement received by Historic City News.
During their regular business meeting at the St Augustine Shrine Club on Monday, March 11, members of the Republican Club of Greater St Augustine elected new officers and directors for the coming term.
St Johns County Sheriff David Shoar informed Historic City News that his office has received several calls reporting that residents have been solicited for donations while passing themselves off as Sheriff’s Office representatives.
Some Historic City News readers may not know what a “flash mob” is, but if you had ever seen one, there is no doubt you would remember it — and, on Tuesday, April 2, at 5:30 p.m., you can get your chance when Betty Griffin House will make the Plaza de la Constitution in St Augustine the next target.
Executive Director Nancy Bloch reported to Historic City News that high school students of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind in St Augustine traveled to Tallahassee today as part of activities for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day at the Capitol, sponsored by the Florida Association of the Deaf.
Mona Stratton Masters informed Historic City News that St Ambrose Church’s annual spring fair is just around the corner, and has invited all Historic City News readers to make plans to attend on March 17.
Historic City News was informed that the inaugural Paseo Pastel St Augustine Chalk Walk will be held Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24 around the St Augustine Visitors Information Center, located at 10 West Castillo Drive.
