Countywide disaster action team formed
August 31, 2008
Keith Goldstein, President of the St. Augustine Shores Emergency Response Team, asked Historic City News today if we would help them to reach out to the community for help and support under very trying times. Read more
Miner’s reaction to winning election
August 30, 2008
After Tuesday’s victory by Mark Miner, Historic City News contacted the Commissioner Elect for his thoughts on the campaign and his future role as a commissioner. Read more
Florida Main Street Conference
August 29, 2008
Sacha Martin reported to Historic City News that the Vilano Beach Town Center Streetscape is being awarded OUTSTANDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT at this year’s Annual Florida Main Street Conference in Venice, Florida.
The Award’s dinner is Thursday night, September 18th. Our County Commissioner, Jim Bryant, is planning to attend the dinner as well as the Florida Secretary of State, according to Martin.
There will be car pooling and sharing hotel rooms to make this as affordable as possible. Please contact Sacha Martin at 904-824-1212 to coordinate if you don’t already have sharing plans.
Martin says, “If you have never been to a Main Street annual conference before, you are really missing an unusual opportunity for networking with people from all over the state and to become educated in civic topics of interest.â€
The conference begins with registration between 8 to 9 am on Wednesday, September 17th. Cost of the awards dinner is $40 per person which you must sign up for in advance. There are other options for tours and breakfasts. The conference ends at noon Friday, but you can leave earlier if you want.
For more information on the 2008 Conference or to receive a registration package contact Venice Main Street at (941) 484-6722,
The conference hotel is Best Western Maingate / HOLIDAY HOUSE HOTEL and can be reached by phone at 800-237-3712. Mention “Venice Main Street” for a special $69.00 rate (For 16th, 17th and 18th).
Sample topics of interest: This year there is a web page design workshop offered for the first time. “How to Build an Urban Village”, “Beyond Google Advantage: Strategies to Make you Smarter and Richer than the Average Yahoo”, “Business Guide for Government Regulation”, “Communities for a Lifetime: Prepare for Tomorrow — Today”, “Financial and Technical Support for Main Street Redevelopment”, “Negotiating Road Blocks”.
Public has opportunity for input on city budget
August 29, 2008
As the City of St. Augustine continues the process of finalizing and adopting its budget for the coming fiscal year Historic City Media is reminding its readers that every opportunity is being made to inform and invite the public into this important annual activity. Read more
Opening reception at Art Advocate Gallery
August 29, 2008
Los Siete Pintores de San Agustin, a collection from seven local St. Augustine artists, will be on display from August 30th until Sept. 19, 2008 at the St. Johns Cultural Council Art Advocate Gallery. An opening reception will be held during Uptown Saturday Night on August 30 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Los Siete Pintores de San Agustin translates to The Seven Painters of St. Augustine. The seven artists include Bill Puckett, Bahdri Mehrotra, Al Smith, Mike Moynahan, Rob Connaway, John Roppolo, and Marilyn Terry.
The public is invited to view the art and meet the artists during the August 30 reception. Los Siete Pintores de San Agustin will run from August 30 through September 19, 2008. The SJCC Art Advocate Gallery is located at 76B San Marco Ave. in St. Augustine. For more information, please call 904-826-4116.
Commission ignores voters: Charter to reappear
August 29, 2008
In a short noticed meeting that some speculated was bound to happen, three St. Johns County Commissioners – Ron Sanchez, Tom Manuel and Ben Rich, each joined together to place a charter government proposal back on the November ballot. Read more
San Marco Merchants: Uptown Saturday Night
August 28, 2008
Jay Humphreys, Communications Director of the Visitors and Convention Bureau has asked Historic City News to remind our readers that this Saturday night, visitors to St. Augustine will find a special sense of excitement and fun along San Marco Avenue when the monthly Uptown Saturday Night sparkles to life. Read more
Labor Day Closings
August 28, 2008
All offices of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners and all St. Johns County Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2008, in observance of Labor Day. Read more
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