Archive for February, 2009

From foreclosure, housing opportunity

From foreclosure, housing opportunity

County Housing & Community Services Director Tom Crawford reported to Historic City News that he hopes for 20-25 housing units to come out of the county’s $2.4 million portion of the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program that was funded last July.

February 21, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Retirement incentive program proposed

Retirement incentive program proposed

In an effort to meet the financial responsibilities of the City, an “employee retirement incentive” program will be considered by our City Commission in it’s regular session Monday according to an update received by Historic City News yesterday.

February 21, 2009 | 0 Comments More
TDC relocating offices

TDC relocating offices

Historic City News has learned that the Tourist Development Council staff is in the process of moving their offices to the new County Administration Building.

February 20, 2009 | 0 Comments More
City utilitiy customers can get free parking

City utilitiy customers can get free parking

Historic City News has learned that ParkNow Cards will be given to the first 500 customers who pay their utility bill in person during the month of March.

February 20, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Stations of the Cross restoration completed

Stations of the Cross restoration completed

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News today that since early September of last year, the Stations of the Cross that adorn the walls of the Cathedral Basilica have not been in their usual places.

February 20, 2009 | 0 Comments More
County announces Employee of the Year

County announces Employee of the Year

St. Johns County reported to Historic City News that they held their annual Employee Award Ceremony on Friday. 187 employees were recognized for their milestone years of service and Nicole Jebbia was honored as the St. Johns County Employee of the Year.

February 20, 2009 | 0 Comments More
King & Queen of Spain celebrate Florida’s history

King & Queen of Spain celebrate Florida’s history

The King & Queen of Spain celebrate Florida’s History Events in Pensacola and Miami highlight Florida’s linkages with Spain

February 19, 2009 | 0 Comments More
County Commission adopts revised policies

County Commission adopts revised policies

St. Johns County Public Affairs Specialist Karen Pan reported to Historic City News that the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners adopted revised Board Rules and Policies during the regular meeting on Tuesday, February 17.

February 19, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Kao Kalia Yang at Flagler Writers-in-Residence

Kao Kalia Yang at Flagler Writers-in-Residence

Historic City News was notified by Liz Daube, Flagler College Media Specialist, that Hmong-American writer Kao Kalia Yang will be the next speaker at Flagler College’s Writers-in-Residence program on March 2nd at 5:00 p.m. in the Gamache-Koger Theater.

February 19, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Cultural Events February 18 – 26

Cultural Events February 18 – 26

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

February 19, 2009 | 0 Comments More
FPL helps pay for insulating local homes

FPL helps pay for insulating local homes

Homes built after 1982 are required to have R-19 ceiling insulation, which is the level that FPL recommends. However, if your home was built before 1982, chances you will benefit from adding insulation.

February 18, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Mardi Gras one of this weekends activities

Mardi Gras one of this weekends activities

In a report to Historic City News from Communications Director Jay Humphreys with the St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau, we discovered a wealth of weekend activities including the 7th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration presented by Learn To Read of St. Johns County.

February 18, 2009 | 0 Comments More