After a year-long study by City staff, the commission has agreed to a fee increase for daily users of the Historic Downtown Parking Facility; granting a break for local residents who are holders of a ParkNow card which are sold by the City Finance Department.
The Labor Day schedule for various St. Johns County facilities was provided to Historic City News today; updated as follows:
Historic City News was on hand this morning for a breakfast meeting hosted by the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce in Palm Coast featuring Governor Rick Scott and Florida Senator John Thrasher.
Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown told a Transportation Club of Jacksonville luncheon today that the city’s port was “the economic engine” of the area’s economy; and, he met this afternoon with someone who agrees — Florida Governor Rick Scott.
Yesterday, Lane Wright announced to Historic City News that Governor Scott has named Charles T. Corley as Secretary of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that they will continue the process of finalizing and adopting the budget for the coming fiscal year and that every opportunity is being made to inform and invite the public into this important annual activity.
St. Augustine Heritage Tourism Director Dana Ste. Claire outlined for Historic City News reporters, commissioners and an audience of about 40 attending a 450th Workshop yesterday, his recommendation for creating modular and mobile exhibit units inside the Visitor Information Center.
