Utility Department honored
Historic City News learned from Bill Young last week that the St. Johns County Utility Department has been recognized with two national and regional level awards.
Archive for November, 2008
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Winter Wonderland returns
Historic City News learned that winter’s icy chill will return to Florida’s Anastasia Island when Winter Wonderland opens November 21 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre according to Communications Director Jay Humphreys, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau.
52nd Fall Art and Craft Festival
Jay Humphreys with the St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau reported to Historic City News that the 52nd and largest edition of one of the Southeast’s favorite art and craft extravaganzas returns to St. Augustine on Thanksgiving Weekend, November 29-30.
County offices closed for Thanksgiving
Karen Pan reported to Historic City News that all departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Miner leaves position at CSX
Historic City News contacted Commissioner Mark Miner this morning to discuss the demands of his new seat on the St. Johns County Board of Commissioners and his employment with CSX.
Shelter benefits from forum’s generosity
Last month, Historic City News reported on members of a local discussion forum (www.plazabum.com) who created a humorous cap that poked fun at the name-calling of a disbarred lawyer who currently makes St. Augustine his home. (SEE “Local forum sparks humorous retort” October 28, 2008).
Cultural Events November 19 – November 27
Please call ahead, as changing weather conditions may affect some events.
Friday: Adoption Day Event
Historic City News has been asked to invite all current and prospective foster and adoptive families to the 5th annual Adoption Day Event sponsored by the St. Johns County Family Integrity Program.
Food for Fines starts today at library
The St. Johns County Public Library System appreciates continual support from the community, and this holiday season the Library is giving back to the community by helping stock the shelves of a local food bank according to an announcement received by Historic City News.
County Fair tops weekend entertainment list
Communications Director Jay Humphreys with the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau has reported to Historic City News several special events for this weekend that may be of interest to our readers.
New Businesses through 11/16/2008
Begin Business Date: 11/10/2008 End Business Date: 11/16/2008 From the records of DENNIS W. HOLLINGSWORTH
Davis Shores Neighborhood Park groundbreaking
Historic City News is pleased to announce that members of the St. Augustine City Commission will lead a groundbreaking ceremony to officially mark the start of construction of the city’s newest park, the Davis Shores Neighborhood Park.
