Holiday’s ancestors may have posed for statues
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Archive for September, 2009
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Early morning accidents land two in jail
Commander Barry Fox with the St. Augustine Police Department reported to Historic City News that this morning at approximately 1:45 a.m., officers responded to the report of a traffic accident at M. L. King Ave. at King St.
Renee Morris: Boy, have we had a summer!
As summer comes to a close and fall weather approaches, St. Francis House, St. Augustine’s only homeless shelter, is celebrating their 25th year of service for the homeless and needy in St. Johns County in the same 121 year old house.
Columbia Restaurant Community Harvest
Troy Blevins, President of the St. Augustine Society, Inc., wants to remind Historic City News readers about the Community Harvest event that is being held throughout September, 2009.
Auction and gala to benefit relocation fund
Ali Fulcher reported to Historic City News that an Arts and Crafts Gala and Silent Auction to benefit the St. Francis House Relocation Fund will be held on Saturday, October 17th.
Horse advocates to address City Commission
Coordinator Bryan Wilson reported to Historic City News that The Animal Rights Foundation of Florida will participate in a discussion of horse-drawn carriages at tonight’s St. Augustine City Commission meeting.
Visit St. Augustine – on a budget
Nepal, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Prague, London, Milan and Tokyo. Sadly enough, in these trying economic times excursions to international destinations like these happen only in dreams for most of us.
Amtrak FEC corridor project on track
City Commissioner Nancy Sikes-Kline reported to Historic City News that more than 100 resolutions and letters have been adopted by public and private organizations in support of the proposed east coast Amtrak FDOT passenger rail project.
Pressure on Record publisher to cancel debt
Historic City News learned Friday that Morris Publishing Group, LLC has agreed to the terms of a proposed restructuring agreement with the holders of over seventy-five percent of its outstanding senior subordinated notes.
County equestrian center opening today
Cindy Norman reported to Historic City News that the St. Johns County Horse Council will hold the official opening of the St Johns County equestrian center today and the public is invited.
Sweet: Forum on Government and Public Policy
Priscilla Proctor, Coordinator of College and Public Relations, reported to Historic City News that Lynn Sweet, Washington Bureau Chief for the Chicago Sun-Times, will be the next speaker in the Flagler College Forum on Government and Public Policy.
County Administrator discusses 2010 budget
Tuesday the Board of County Commissioners adopted the final fiscal year 2010 budget of $611 million, a $47 million decrease from 2009 and a $122 million decrease since 2007.
