Government

Without forsaking “the potato” on the official seal of Flagler County, a bright, new, more colorful logo has been adopted by our neighbors to the south that is hoped to attract attention commercially and simplify branding for agencies in county government.

Historic City News has learned that leaders of the fledgling Coffee Party movement hosted events at 350 coffeehouses in 44 states across the country on Saturday, including here in St. Augustine.

The City of St. Augustine alerted local news reporters that with the return to daylight saving time on Sunday, March 14th, landscape irrigation will be allowed up to two days a week, after 4:00 p.m. and before 10:00 a.m., throughout St. Johns County.

Governor’s Press Secretary Sterling Ivey reported to the local St. Johns County news that Governor Crist has signed a proclamation designating March 14th – 20th as Sunshine Week in Florida.

Local St. Augustine businessman and former St. Johns County Commissioner Bruce A. Maguire spoke with Historic City News reporters and shared his impressions of Thomas G. Manuel; the ex-commissioner who has recently been convicted of felony, federal corruption charges.

Local St. Augustine news reporters watched Monday night as 450th Commemoration Executive Director Dana Ste. Claire told the City Commission about the importance of licensing products that are associated with the planned three-year-long celebration.

St. Augustine local news reporters were notified by Public Information Coordinator Cathy DuPont that on Monday, March 15th, the city will continue removing all unused or unattended mooring balls in Matanzas Bay.

Registration begins at 2:00 Friday to attend a town hall meeting with Governor Charlie Crist and Florida Representative Lake Ray in Jacksonville according to an announcement received by Historic City News.