According to an article reported to Historic City News and written by former Mayor George Gardner, the likelihood of city commissioners sorting out two major issues at one public workshop is remote.

Historic City News has learned that the question of style goes to a City Commission public workshop at 3:30 p.m. July 13th, being held before its regular 5:00 p.m. meeting.

Demolition of three historic buildings – including the former Casa de la Paz on our bayfront – is on the July 16th Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) agenda according to the St. Augustine Report received by Historic City News today.

Who the heck is Ed Heeney? He’s a candidate for governor, that’s who. While Democrat Alex Sink and Republican Bill McCollum capture most of the headlines, other lesser-known candidates also grace the 2010 ballot.

The United American Tea Party reported to Historic City news that the Historic St. Augustine Independence Restoration Reclamation Rally is being held today between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on the fort green at Castillo De San Marcos.

Historic City News has learned that yesterday, Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty sent to legislative critics a list of the more than 50 companies that have gotten a license to start selling property insurance in Florida since 2006.

Historic City News has received notices from several government offices regarding their closing schedule this week.

Historic City News was there when Congressman Adam Putnam, now a candidate for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, hosted a breakfast meeting for citizens and supporters at the St. Augustine Skeet Club.