Category: Editorials

NICOLE CRANBERG CROSBY Ponte Vedra Beach Historic City News reprinted with permission “Madam Chair, I had to check my watch to make sure it wasn’t April Fools.” Those were GOP Sen. Jeff Brandes’ opening words in the Appropriations Committee debate over a bill that disqualifies perhaps 95% of Floridians from candidacy for the small, unpaid…

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Historic City News subscribers are reminded to “Spring forward” tomorrow (Saturday) night.  Daylight saving time in Florida will begin at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2022.  But more and more of our readers have been asking, “Should the Sunshine State stop trying to save daylight?”

Historic City News founder Michael Gold was invited to meet with former St Augustine Mayor Nancy Shaver this week on a visit mixed with business and pleasure.  The now-retired Shaver, like many Florida retirees, finds that although her life with her two children and granddaughter is abundant, with hobbies including photography and appearances as a…

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Historic City News reporters watched Tuesday as Florida Governor, and St Johns County resident, Ron DeSantis delivered his “State-of-the-State” address during the opening day of the 60-day, election-year, Legislative Session.

Michael GoldHISTORIC CITY NEWSSt Augustine, FL Florida Statute 97.0585 provides that confidential voter details, like social security number, driver license number, and Florida identification number, are exempt from public disclosure under s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Article I of the State Constitution.

Tracy Upchurch, MayorCity of St Augustine Dear Historic City News readers: On Friday, November 19, at 8:00 a.m., the city flag poles will fly our Nation’s flag at half-staff in honor of former Mayor Edward “Eddy” Mussallem.  We hope our show of respect and gratitude will help bring his family comfort in a difficult time.

Max Royle, City ManagerCity of St Augustine Beach Dear Historic City News readers, The year 2021 marks my 45th year in the city management occupation. From that perspective, now may be an appropriate time to share some occupational observations. Here are two of many lessons I have learned during my career in public service. Believing…

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Letter: Silverleaf development wants to add 5600 homes and 2408 acres Al Abbatiello, ChairmanWm. Bartram Scenic & Historic Highway Management Group Dear Historic City News readers: The developer of the already huge Silverleaf development in northwest St Johns County is planning a major expansion.  Silverleaf has asked to add 5600 residential units and 2408 acres…

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