Archive for October, 2009

Another weekend change – smoke alarm batteries

Another weekend change – smoke alarm batteries

As Fire Prevention Month comes to a close and we change our clocks from Daylight Savings Time, St. Johns County Fire Rescue wants to remind Historic City News readers to make another change that could save lives – changing the batteries in their smoke alarms.

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Strengthen St. Augustine’s unique brand

Strengthen St. Augustine’s unique brand

Dana Ste. Claire, director of the city’s Heritage Department and of the 450th Commemoration told Historic City News that he has a response to suggestions of dethroning our economic engine.

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New Businesses through 10/25/2009

Begin Business Date: 10/19/2009 End Business Date: 10/25/2009 From the records of DENNIS W. HOLLINGSWORTH

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New winter watering restrictions in force

New winter watering restrictions in force

As Historic City News readers “fall behind” Sunday, November 1st, and change their clocks from Daylight Savings Time to Eastern Standard Time, we want to remind you that landscape irrigation will now be limited to only one day each week.

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County adopts  emergency locator system

County adopts emergency locator system

Historic City News would like to recognize Eagle Scout Andrew Domingoes, a 16-year-old member of Troop 274 in St. Augustine, for crafting a simple but potentially lifesaving plan to protect visitors to St. Johns County beaches.

October 28, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Internet travel companies arguing over taxes

Internet travel companies arguing over taxes

Historic City News reported that at the June 2nd meeting of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, a motion was approved to adopt a Resolution authorizing the County Attorney to execute a Class Representative Employment Contract with four Florida law firms.

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25th Annual Great Chowder Debate

25th Annual Great Chowder Debate

Historic City News has received an invitation for our readers to join more than 30 area restaurants who will compete this Sunday, November 1st, for the Best Chowder Award during the 25th Annual Great Chowder Debate.

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US 1 lane closure required by sign project

US 1 lane closure required by sign project

The City of St. Augustine has updated Historic City News on a temporary lane closure necessitated by the installation of directional and informational signs that are part of the city’s Heritage Sign Project.

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Everyone has a part in the 450th process

Everyone has a part in the 450th process

Historic City News was watching Monday night’s city commission meeting when it became apparent that at least two commissioners were feeling out-of-the-loop when it came to communications surrounding the 450th planning.

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Brooklyn, the Musical!

Brooklyn, the Musical!

Mary Jeanne Hellings reported to Historic City News that the St. Johns County Center for the Arts at Murray Middle School will present Brooklyn, the Musical! by Mark Schoenfeld & Barrie McPherson.

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Inmate dead within two hours of booking

Inmate dead within two hours of booking

Historic City News has learned that within 2 hours of being booked in the St. Johns County Jail, an inmate has apparently committed suicide while still in custody.

October 27, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Pope Road Scenic Outlook – Open House

Pope Road Scenic Outlook – Open House

Historic City News has received an invitation to our readers to attend an Open House regarding the Pope Road Scenic Outlook — a project currently being designed for the A1A Scenic and Historic Highway.

October 27, 2009 | 0 Comments More
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