City cuts $20,000 from budget

The City of St. Augustine tells Historic City News local government reporters that they are no stranger to the economic realities of government agencies nationwide who are finding creative ways to maintain services, increase revenue, and enhance the stability of budgets.

Approval sketchy on new bayfront pier

As the post-opening final touches are applied, five years after the huge Bridge of Lions rehabilitation project began, Historic City News readers have asked about the new bayfront pier which was constructed to the north of the west entrance plaza — more questions than answers remain.