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Editorial: The tide turns and we need different thinking

Editorial: The tide turns and we need different thinking According to the University of Florida’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research, from 1975 to 2000 the average Florida house value, measured in constant 2005 dollars, increased steadily from $110,000 to $169,000, a 54 percent gain; pretty incredible.

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Letter: It took 50-years to tell the story, please get it right

Letter: It took 50-years to tell the story, please get it right Derek Boyd Hankerson St Augustine, FL Dear Editor: I have written to Dana Ste. Claire asking the “African American Steering Committee” and his office to correct an inaccurate designation given to Dr. Robert Hayling which I now find is being picked up and…

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Supervisors of Julington Creek CDD reject call for audit

Letter: Supervisors of Julington Creek CDD reject call for audit Tom O’Leary St Johns, FL Dear Editor: From my research, the Julington Creek Community Development District, like most other CDD entities, was established as a mechanism for developers to issue tax-free bonds to construct improvements to the roads, utilities, storm water systems, parks and recreation…

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Letter: the activities of journalism must be protected

Letter: the activities of journalism must be protected Jason Stverak, President Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity Alexandria, VA Dear Editor: I am writing today in response to the US House of Representatives’ addition of a media shield amendment to H.R. 4660.

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Letter: Let gated community residents decide for themselves

Letter: Let gated community residents decide for themselves Morgan H Orlins Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Dear Editor: On Tuesday night, June 3th, there was a St. Johns County community meeting to discuss proposed changes to Land Development Code amendments and the Comprehensive Plan. At the meeting, County Commissioner Cindy Stevenson was “concerned” that gated communities…

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Guest: Government may be doing more harm to beach

Guest: Government may be doing more harm to beach Bill McClure, District 3 St Johns County Board of Commissioners Memorial Day Weekend was one of the craziest at the beach. More people were upset than I have ever seen. From the Butler Boat Ramp closing without much notice, to 4×4 only signs at the beach…

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Guest Column: Boating safety this summer

Guest Column: Boating safety this summer David B. Shoar, Sheriff St Johns County, FL It’s great to be sheriff of a county that has so many wonderful assets. Among the top recreational opportunities is both saltwater and freshwater boating. There are very few places in Florida where boats can be launched on the Intracoastal Waterway…

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Letter: They get golf course, I want hockey

Letter: They get golf course, I want hockey Morgan H Orlins Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Dear Editor: One of our long-time county commissioners recently announced his desire to be re-elected, claiming that he seeks to “keep our services in place”.

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