Elaine Fraser, owner of the Oldest Wooden School House Museum and Gardens in St Augustine, reported to Historic City News that next year’s celebration of the 500th Anniversary of Ponce de Leon’s discovery of Florida would be immersed in history, authenticity, and character.
Historic City News has learned from Tim Fleming, Deputy Director of General Services, that rival sightseeing companies, Ripley’s St Augustine Attractions and St Augustine Historical Tours, Inc., each responded to a request for proposals for the renovation and operation of the city-owned miniature golf facility located adjacent to the Municipal Marina at 111 Avenida Menendez.
Historic City News readers are invited to enjoy the latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at more than 20 galleries this evening when Art Galleries of St Augustine presents the popular “First Friday Art Walk” at member locations; open from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Last year, State Farm challenged their employees to be a “Green” neighbor as well as a “Good” neighbor, with a contest promoting a community initiative to “go green” in the workplace, marketplace, and neighborhood.
The St Johns County School District is asking Historic City News readers in St Augustine and St Johns County to register their kindergarten-age children and returning students to the school system before school starts on August 20.
Keepers of the Coast, a local non-profit dedicated to promoting coastal stewardship and the conservation of coastal habitat, are recruiting volunteers for the 4th Annual “Day After” Beach Clean-Up on Thursday, July 5th.
Sonia Colyer announced to Historic City News in St Augustine that volunteers are needed for the 2012 St Johns County sea turtle wash-back program; providing assistance to distressed juvenile sea turtles that have washed ashore because they became entangled in seaweed — commonly following a storm.
Vilano Beach merchants and Town Center planners announced to local Historic City News reporters that this month’s Sunset Celebration, held on the first Saturday at the Vilano Beach Pier, would feature dozens of market vendors and Town Center businesses.
