150 years ago, in early January 1861, a special convention of delegates from around the state met in Tallahassee to consider whether Florida should leave the Union.

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Dear Editor:

You’ve probably heard me say it before—every day I am amazed at how far we have come with our vision for the A1A Byway.

Dear Editor:

2010 saw PUSH members involved in large numbers in efforts throughout the county to ameliorate current conditions for our homeless neighbors, advocate for comprehensive solutions and reach out to numerous faith based and civic organizations with education presentations.

Historic City News Editor Michael Gold spent the evening with his wife and their grown children enjoying the lights on the city tree and the beautifully decorated gazebo that has been the site of so many memorable Christmas Eves past.

The night before Christmas

By Clement Clarke Moore

By Kurt Hasselman

First, I would like to say that I agree with Don Crichlow’s assessment on the diversity of architectural style in the city. I believe the overwhelming feeling visitors to St. Augustine get is that of a European style city in the United States. In fact, through the years I have had folks say those very words to me.