Category: Community

In a Folio Weekly article published Tuesday, columnist Susan Cooper Eastman gave her account of a day spent in St. Augustine recently in the company of local personality Merrill Paul Roland — an advocate for the rights of the disabled.

Lindsey Phillips announced to Historic City News that the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in St. Augustine is expanded their resources to serve the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.

Laurie Sanderson reported the following St. Augustine and St. Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.

A veteran of 15 years of service with the city, David Snowman was recognized recently for his commitment and hard work when he was named the City of St. Augustine’s 2011 Employee of the Year.

In an update from Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, Historic City News learned that St. Augustine’s most famous Democrat was discharged from the hospital with instructions to get some rest.

The Florida Literary Arts Coalition announced to local Historic City News reporters that the 2011 Other Words Conference will be held in St. Augustine on the Flagler College campus on November 10th, 11th and 12th.

When the city commission meets again on November 14th, Historic City News readers will learn details of a resolution promised by St. Augustine City Manager John Regan regarding the Willie Galimore Center.

Brian Thompson, Director of Public Information and Flagler College Magazine Editor reported to Historic City News that award-winning White House correspondent Margaret Talev will speak at the Flagler College Forum on Government and Public Policy in St. Augustine on November 3rd.