Archive for July, 2009

Women’s Republican Club hosts Wanchick

Women’s Republican Club hosts Wanchick

Cindy Fraher, President of the Women’s Republican Club of St. John’s County and Corresponding Secretary of the Florida Women’s Political Network, reported to Historic City News that they will host the St. Johns County Administrator in August.

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Cultural Events July 30 – August 6

Cultural Events July 30 – August 6

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

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Historic City Memories – Captain Jack’s

Historic City Memories – Captain Jack’s

THE ROUND TABLE When St. Augustine Ceased Being a Small Town Geoff Dobson

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Review: Collage on Hypolita Street

Review: Collage on Hypolita Street

On a recent Wednesday evening my wife and I took a stroll through the Spanish inspired village of historic St. Augustine, Florida.

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New Businesses through 07/26/2009

Begin Business Date: 07/20/2009 End Business Date: 07/26/2009 From the records of DENNIS W. HOLLINGSWORTH

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New additions to Flagler faculty this fall

New additions to Flagler faculty this fall

Director of Public Information Brian Thompson reported to Historic City News that Flagler College has hired eight new faculty members who will begin this fall.

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State pays Flagler family to keep farm land

State pays Flagler family to keep farm land

Historic City News learned that Flagler County ranchers Gene and Marilyn Evans farm-raise sturgeon; a fish that produces pure white steak meat and a rare caviar. And now, the state is giving the couple money to keep it that way.

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Helping homeless – 4 houses at a time

Helping homeless – 4 houses at a time

Weak economy or not, Historic City News has learned that good homes are being built – in fact four will be dedicated along Smith Street in West Augustine Thursday, August 6, at noon.

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Sharing the load to cover the budget deficit

Sharing the load to cover the budget deficit

City commissioners agreed Monday in a special commission workshop to spread coverage of an anticipated $1.38 million deficit in next year’s budget with increases in tax millage, fire assessment fees, and electric utility taxes according to a report received by Historic City News.

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City gives OK to first downtown style change

City gives OK to first downtown style change

Historic City News watched as more varied architectural styles south of King Street were approved — however, style in the historic core remains uncertain after hearing 1 1/2 hours of public comments before the city commission last night.

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Hill hosts Smithsonian directors at Fort Mose

Hill hosts Smithsonian directors at Fort Mose

In a report from Derek Boyd Hankerson, Historic City News learned that State Senator Tony Hill (D-Jacksonville) will be hosting an event with the Directors of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African-American History and Culture at Fort Mose from 2:30-4:00p.m.

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Three arrested in BoA bank robbery

Three arrested in BoA bank robbery

Historic City News learned last night that three Duval County men are in custody today following a bank robbery at a St. Johns County bank yesterday morning.

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