Category: Community

Raphael Cosme reported to Historic City News that Archaeologist Kathleen Deagan and her team are excavating a section of grounds at the Mission of Nombre De Dios that could be the exact location where the oldest church in the nation once stood.

Events Chairman Cindy Dicorrado announced to Historic City News that the Saint Augustine Tea Party would not convene their regularly scheduled general meeting at the Village Inn on December 20, 2011.

Historic City News was notified that the early morning fire at the TPC Clubhouse located at 110 Championship Way in Ponte Vedra Beach has been ruled “accidental” according to an announcement from Fire Rescue Lieutenant Jeremy Robshaw.

Lindsey Phillips, Administrative Officer of Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in St Augustine, announced that the National Park Service will be wishing “farewell” to two long-term managers tomorrow; Dan Matteson and Juhu Walker.

Outreach Coordinator Aubrey Mulligan announced to local Historic City News reporters that Keepers of the Coast are recruiting volunteers for the “Keeping it Barefoot Friendly” beach clean-up tomorrow, Friday, December 16th.

When the St Augustine City Commission met in early session Monday afternoon, a suggestion was advanced that is reminiscent of a small recognition received from the Post Office Department during they city’s 400th anniversary in 1965.

Pete Weiland, president of firefighters Local 2282 IAFF, reported to Historic City News that this Sunday, December 18th from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., the first annual Winter Wonderland Firefighter Chili Cookoff will be held at the St Augustine Amphitheatre.