Archive for February, 2009

Local archaeologists to speak at meeting

Local archaeologists to speak at meeting

The St. Augustine Archaeological Association will commemorate Florida Archeology Month by presenting three local archaeologists speaking about recent projects in St. Johns County according to an announcement received by Historic City News today.

February 27, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Okaloosa County Sheriff removed from office

Okaloosa County Sheriff removed from office

Historic City News has been informed that Sheriff Charles W. Morris has been removed from office by executive order of the Governor today following the issuance of an arrest warrant by the US District Court for the Northern District of Florida on February 25th.

February 27, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Keepers Roast & Grog Fest this weekend

Keepers Roast & Grog Fest this weekend

In a report to Historic City News from Communications Director Jay Humphreys with the St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau, we discovered many new weekend activities including the Keeper’s Roast & Grog Fest at the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum.

February 27, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Marine auction at Yacht Club

Marine auction at Yacht Club

Sacha Martin reported to Historic City News today that there will be a countywide marine auction Saturday, March 7th beginning at noon at the St. Augustine Yacht Club located at the lighthouse park.

February 27, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Cultural Events February 25 – March 5

Cultural Events February 25 – March 5

Please call ahead, as changing weather conditions may affect some events.

February 27, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Costeira new president: St. Johns Cultural Council

Costeira new president: St. Johns Cultural Council

Programming Coordinator Joy D’Elia reported to Historic City News today that the St. Johns Cultural Council has elected two new officers.

February 26, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Drug and weapons charges land man in jail

Drug and weapons charges land man in jail

Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News this afternoon that a 43-year old St. Johns County man was arrested on several charges following the execution of a search warrant at his home early Wednesday evening.

February 26, 2009 | 0 Comments More

Limelight choreography and boys combat clinic

Historic City News has learned that the Limelight Theater will hold two Saturday clinics in March with instructors Sean Sacco and Jenniffer Dournaux.

February 26, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Robert Searle raid of 1668 re-enactment

Robert Searle raid of 1668 re-enactment

Funded in part by a grant from the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, Historic City News has learned that The “Sack of St. Augustine: Captain Robert Searle’s Raid of 1668” will be re-created; providing spectators with a close-up look at the horrors inflicted on the city’s residents by the real Pirates of the Caribbean.

February 26, 2009 | 0 Comments More
March is seagrass awareness month

March is seagrass awareness month

Governor Charlie Crist today marked the official opening of a new educational exhibit at The Florida Aquarium entitled Seagrass, a joint venture between the aquarium and The Ocean Foundation.

February 26, 2009 | 0 Comments More

Marriage Licenses through 02/22/2009

From the records of Cheryl Strickland St. Johns County Clerk of Court

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New Businesses through 02/22/2009

Begin Business Date: 02/16/2009 End Business Date: 02/22/2009 From the records of DENNIS W. HOLLINGSWORTH

February 26, 2009 | 0 Comments More
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