Next week, Historic City News readers in St Augustine will get a first look at plans for a redesigned Colonial Spanish Quarter when its new manager, Colonial Quarter, LLC, asks the Historic Architectural Review Board for permission to construct outbuildings, rehabilitate existing buildings, conduct site and landscape alterations, and install site furniture.
Jennifer Tesori reported to Historic City News in Saint Augustine that the annual “Flip Flop ‘til you Drop” walk was held in early July, with this year’s proceeds solely supporting our local Boys & Girls Club.
Keepers of the Coast and Friends of the St Augustine Amphitheatre are inviting Historic City News readers to grab your friends and neighbors, and plan to attend the free Back2School Beach Fest on Saturday, August 18th, on St Augustine Beach and at the St Augustine Amphitheatre.
The St. Johns County School District is hosting a districtwide orientation on Friday, August 17 from 8 a.m. to noon. Orientation is an opportunity for students and parents to get supply lists, receive class schedules, and meet teachers.
Andy Witt reported to Historic City News that the St Johns Cultural Council will hold an arts, culture and heritage constituency meeting on Thursday, August 16 at 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Prosperity Bank Community Room located at 790 North Ponce De Leon Boulevard in St Augustine.
Veterans gear up to build home
By Michael Isam
Special to Historic City News
Marine Gunnery Sergeant John Hayes will be the recipient of the second St Johns County home built for a wounded warrior by the local non-profit organization, “Homes for our Troops”.
Rabbi Merrill Shapiro, President of the St Augustine Jewish Historical Society, told local reporters at Historic City News that this year’s commemoration of 447 years of unbroken history in St Augustine will be expanded to include the possibility, and some suggest likelihood, that it marks the first arrival of Jews in our country, as well.
Standing in stark contrast to the rest of the parking lot this morning, Historic City News found the voter entrance to St Johns County Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes’ office was “sign-free”, except for a warning that no firearms, weapons, knives, or any other sharp object is allowed in a polling location.
