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Guest Column: The Bed Tax Uncovered

Guest Column: The Bed Tax Uncovered Susan Rathbone Davis Shores SPECIAL TO HISTORIC CITY NEWS Recently I read two editorials concerning the Bed Tax (Tourist Development Tax) and the need to expand the tax uses and allocate a greater share to St. Augustine. I was almost giddy over the thought that monies are already being…

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Letter: Why is Sheriff using office to endorse candidate?

Letter: Why is Sheriff using office to endorse candidate? Tom Reynolds St Augustine Beach, FL Dear Editor: I have written to St Johns County Sheriff David B. Shoar asking him to please withdraw his political endorsement of Andrea Samuels written on official department letterhead. He has not responded to me to date.

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McClure draws on strength of local service along road to Congress

Editorial Endorsement: Bill McClure for US House of Representatives, District 4 Historic City News St Johns County Commissioner Bill McClure told local Historic City News reporters today that he will draw from the strength of his local service as he makes his way along the road to Congress.

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Letter to the Editor: Mark Edwards gets fundamental mobility problem

Letter to the Editor: Mark Edwards gets fundamental mobility problem Lee Geanuleas Saint Augustine, FL Dear Editor and Historic City News readers: Bravo to Mobility Advisory Task Force member Mark Edwards for recommending Tuesday night that “reducing automobile volume” be a guiding principle for the task force.

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Editorial: When it works in real life as well as television

Editorial: When it works in real life as well as television Michael Gold, Editor in Chief HISTORIC CITY NEWS Hollywood movie studios and every television network have a knack for resolving potentially life-threatening drama in just two hours — or less. Its one of those unexplainable phenomena that have always amazed me; like how people…

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Open letter to St Johns County Legislative Delegation

July 4, 2016 To the St Johns County Legislative Delegation:’ Rep. Cyndi Stevenson Rep. Paul Renner Sen. Travis Hutson All – I am sure that at one time or another, you’ve heard me speak about the importance of updating our state statutes to address something we take for granted — the use of modern technologies…

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Editorial: American Patriots are everywhere

Editorial: American Patriots are everywhere Michael Gold, Editor HISTORIC CITY NEWS There’s a price to pay for living in the United States. I’m not talking about the obvious; property, business, sales, and income taxes. What I am talking about is the price of liberty. The price of freedom. The price we pay to insure that…

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Readers should learn about Neighborhood Watch Program

Readers should learn about Neighborhood Watch Program David B. Shoar St. Johns County Sheriff Special to Historic City News During these times, residential and vehicle burglaries continue to be prevalent, not only in St. Johns County, but throughout the country. Many thieves gain entry simply by opening unlocked doors and windows. I urge each of…

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