Archive for May, 2009

Cultural Events May 27 – June 4

Cultural Events May 27 – June 4

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

May 28, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Flagler faculty featured in art exhibition

Flagler faculty featured in art exhibition

Media Specialist Liz Daube reported to Historic City News that two Flagler College professors are part of “Florida Contemporary,” a new Naples Museum of Art exhibit representing 50 photographers and painters from around the state.

May 28, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Property insurance premiums to rise

Property insurance premiums to rise

Gov. Charlie Crist quietly signed legislation yesterday that will start Florida back on the path to higher property insurance premiums after what some argued was a failed experiment with artificially low rates in the wake of monster hurricane seasons.

May 28, 2009 | 1 Comment More
CMSJ solicits community feedback

CMSJ solicits community feedback

Paul K. Williamson and Christine Chapman reported to Historic City News that The Children’s Museum of St. Johns recently began an in-depth community assessment.

May 28, 2009 | 0 Comments More

Pier Access Closed until Saturday

St. Johns County beach access on the south side of the St. Augustine Pier is closed for repairs, effective immediately, to repair steps damaged from high tides due to recent weather.

May 28, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Considering working at home?

Considering working at home?

In addition to editing Historic City News, I wear several other hats.

May 27, 2009 | 0 Comments More
County Town Hall Meetings

County Town Hall Meetings

St. Johns County Administrator Michael D. Wanchick informed Historic City News that he is hosting a series of “State of the County” Town Hall meetings June 9th -18th to discuss the County’s budget.

May 27, 2009 | 0 Comments More

New Businesses through 05/24/2009

Begin Business Date: 05/18/2009 End Business Date: 05/24/2009 From the records of DENNIS W. HOLLINGSWORTH

May 27, 2009 | 0 Comments More

Marriage Licenses through 05/24/2009

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

May 27, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Joint Workshop to be held

Joint Workshop to be held

Historic City News was notified that the St. Augustine City Commission and the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will meet in a joint workshop on Wednesday, June 3rd.

May 26, 2009 | 1 Comment More
Autopsy results pending in weekend drowning

Autopsy results pending in weekend drowning

Historic City News is awaiting the results of the autopsy by District Medical Examiner, Dr. Terrence Steiner in order to report a positive identification and cause of death of the victim of an apparent drowning over the weekend.

May 26, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Public safety and county budgets

Public safety and county budgets

In an editorial that appeared in the Charlotte Sun yesterday, the newspaper’s staff took the position that their county commission should force Charlotte County Sheriff William Cameron’s hand with regard to his proposed annual budget.

May 24, 2009 | 0 Comments More
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