Archive for April, 2009

New Businesses through 04/26/2009

Begin Business Date: 04/20/2009 End Business Date: 04/26/2009 From the records of DENNIS W. HOLLINGSWORTH

April 27, 2009 | 0 Comments More

Usina boat ramp reopens tomorrow

St. Johns County has announced to Historic City News that the Usina Boat Ramp on Euclid Avenue in Vilano Beach will reopen on Saturday, April 25, after a three-week closure for construction improvements.

April 24, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Dedication this Saturday in West Augustine

Dedication this Saturday in West Augustine

Karen Pan reported to Historic City News today that community members and the general public are invited to attend tomorrow’s dedication celebration for the Solomon Calhoun Community Center.

April 24, 2009 | 0 Comments More
EOC dedication and grand opening

EOC dedication and grand opening

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners and Division of Emergency Management invite the public to the Dedication Ceremony and Grand Opening of the new St. Johns County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), scheduled for Wednesday, April 29 at 10:00 am.

April 24, 2009 | 0 Comments More

Tourism Employee of the Year to be named

The St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau reported to Historic City News that they are seeking nominations for the coveted Tourism Employee of the Year awards to be presented during National Tourism Week, May 10-17.

April 24, 2009 | 0 Comments More

Sea turtle nest located

Historic City News has learned that an endangered leatherback sea turtle nest has been deposited outside the conservation area on Vilano Beach — north of the Surfside beach access ramp.

April 24, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Youth Leadership recognizes students

Youth Leadership recognizes students

In its eighth year, Youth Leadership St. Johns (YLSJ) program organizers boasted about the caliber of all 23 students who, after having developed their leadership skills, desire to learn more about how they can be involved in and give back to our community.

April 24, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Chamber Donates Auction Proceeds

Chamber Donates Auction Proceeds

The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce reported to Historic City News that they recently presented a check for over $1,000 to the St. Johns County Center for the Arts at St. Augustine High School (SJCCA).

April 24, 2009 | 0 Comments More

County boat tax proposed

St. Augustine Port Authority Commissioner Jay Bliss plans to propose that the county tax boat registrations to “provide a measure of fairness: those deriving the most benefits, boaters, would be providing a fairer measure of support.”

April 24, 2009 | 0 Comments More

Tourism plan gets shaky start

Former Mayor and City Commissioner George Gardner, Editor of the St. Augustine Report, says that while our County Commission wasn’t thrilled with the Phase I report for a county Master Destination Plan, Mayor Joe Boles was “pleased to see the consultants moving toward our city’s own conclusions” on strengths and weaknesses in our city’s heritage [...]

April 24, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Public hearings to dominate city agenda

Public hearings to dominate city agenda

Historic City News has learned through the Public Affairs communique “The St. Augustine Report” that Monday night’s city commission meeting – its first regular session in a month – will be dominated by six public hearings.

April 24, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Cultural Events April 22 – 30, 2009

Cultural Events April 22 – 30, 2009

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

April 23, 2009 | 0 Comments More
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