Dear Editor:

At one time, the Bridge of Lions raised the bridge, if necessary, ONLY on the hour and half hour.

Dear Editor:

It is true; we can no longer afford “business as usual” in our government, in politics, in our lives — but that idea needs to be applied in more ways than just our finances, especially in the St. Augustine Beach community.

Dear Editor:

The St. George Street area, including contiguous street segments, Visitor Information Center, Historic Downtown Parking Facility, Castillo de San Marcos, and the proposed Visitor Interpretation Center, are all being separated from the rest of the city.

I believe that the key to rebuilding our local economy is encouraging small businesses to make their home in St. Augustine. Be leery of federal government retirees who have spent their careers creating more and more red tape that only discourages small businesses. If you agree, then you need to vote for Michael Gold.

Guest Column: Vehicle Buyer Beware
Private tag agencies could cause tag-title woes

Dennis W. Hollingsworth, CFC
St. Johns County Tax Collector

The invitation begins, “University of Florida President Dr. J. Bernard Machen cordially invites you to a celebratory evening in Historic St. Augustine.”

Artists, really? I’m downtown everyday and I’ve yet to see any artists down there. All I see is a bunch of lazy, smelly, worthless weirdo’s begging for handouts. Keep going city, get rid of the trash.

David B. Shoar, Sheriff
St. Johns County, Florida

Later this month many of our children will be taking part in the age-old custom of “trick or treating” on Halloween. Our goal at the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is that this event is an enjoyable adventure for everyone and I would like to pass along some safety tips.