Historic City News has learned that The Florida Association of Counties has presented St. Johns County Commission Vice-Chair Ron Sanchez with the Advanced County Commissioner designation.

City of St. Augustine Offices Closed for Labor Day Holiday

Historic City News has been notified that the offices for the City of St. Augustine will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

St. Johns County Tourist Development Council reported to Historic City News that their Category II Arts/Grants Funding panel will meet in special session this Thursday at 9:00 a.m.

The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that the first of two public hearings on the 2009-10 city budget will be held Thursday at 5:05 p.m. in the Alcazar Room at City Hall.

Governor Charlie Crist will announce the individual he intends to appoint to the United States Senate upon the official resignation of Senator Mel Martinez in a press conference today, Friday, August 28, 2009.

Jay Humphreys, Communications Director with the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau reported to Historic City News that the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council’s Category II Arts/Grants Funding panel will hold a special meeting.

Penny Halyburton, St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections, announced to Historic City News that there will be several polling place changes.

Historic City News watched as the St. Johns County Commission discussed thirty-four persons who had submitted their names to fill nine vacancies on the Tourist Development Council’s board of directors during a special meeting that began at 9 a.m. Tuesday.