Archive for October, 2009

Athletic Association annual golf classic

Athletic Association annual golf classic

Ross Jones reported to Historic City News today that the St. Johns River Community College Athletic Association will present its third annual golf classic on November 9th.

October 27, 2009 | 1 Comment More
Final Judgments through 10/25/2009

Final Judgments through 10/25/2009

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

October 27, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Marriage Licenses Applications – 10/25/2009

Marriage Licenses Applications – 10/25/2009

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

October 27, 2009 | 0 Comments More
$81,900 more to build skate park wall

$81,900 more to build skate park wall

The St. Augustine City Commission in its regular meeting last night made the decision to appropriate up to $81,900 to the lowest responsible bidder to construct a sound attenuating wall at the Hamilton Upchurch skateboard park.

October 27, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Who can make the best scarecrow?

Who can make the best scarecrow?

Sacha Martin reported to Historic City News that two Vilano Town Center businesses, Pawnee’s Café and Haley’s Pub, will be competing on Sunday, November 1st, to see who can make the best scarecrow.

October 27, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Operation No Treats launched Wednesday

Operation No Treats launched Wednesday

St. Johns County Sheriff David B. Shoar reported to Historic City News that his office has launched operation “No Treats” Wednesday afternoon; following the implementation of County Ordinances that were developed in early October.

October 27, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Historic City Memories: A Dollar Show

Historic City Memories: A Dollar Show

Barbershops and Chautauguas: Part II The Chautauqua and after-dinner speakers By Geoff Dobson

October 27, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Brunson optimistic about run for commission

Brunson optimistic about run for commission

Randy Brunson announced to Historic City News on Monday that he has filed with the Supervisor of Elections office to run as a candidate for St. Johns County Commission, District 2.

October 26, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Florida Memorial students to be recognized

Florida Memorial students to be recognized

Historic City News has learned that a special ceremony is scheduled to be held Saturday, November 14th which promises to be “the first step” in an effort to create a renaissance of local interest in area history including Florida Memorial College; now known as Florida Memorial University.

October 26, 2009 | 0 Comments More
CMSJ Wine and Dine Wednesday

CMSJ Wine and Dine Wednesday

Stephanie Vidan Styles extended an invitation to Historic City News readers to join the Children’s Museum of St. Johns for “Wine & Dine Wednesday” at The Tasting Room on October 28th.

October 26, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Letter: Enjoyed Geoff Dobson’s article

Letter: Enjoyed Geoff Dobson’s article

Editor- I really enjoyed Geoff Dobson’s article about barbershops and would love to know the source for the story about the incident in DeFuniak Springs (Walton County).

October 26, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Considering a career in public service?

Considering a career in public service?

Historic City News learned Friday that Governor Charlie Crist has re-launched the Gubernatorial Fellows Web site and has invited college and university students to apply for the 2010-11 Gubernatorial Fellows program.

October 26, 2009 | 0 Comments More
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