The proposed Florida Museum of Black History is one step closer to putting down roots in St. Augustine/St. Johns County. Florida State Sen. Tom Leek recently filed legislation in Tallahassee to establish a board of directors for the museum set to be located on the former grounds of Florida Memorial University. “On behalf of St. […]Read More
The World Golf Village properties may never turn into a cash cow for St. Johns County, but officials are hoping it doesn’t become a white elephant. The fate of the IMAX Theater and other facilities on the campus produced a lot of discussion at a St. Johns County Commission meeting earlier this month, and even […]Read More
Hasting’s agricultural history and importance to the development of St. Johns County and the state of Florida was recognized with the unveiling of the town’s newest historical marker, according to a St. Johns County media release. Earlier this month, the county and Hastings Main Street held a ceremony for the marker, which was provided by […]Read More
The Volusia Manufacturers Association recognized the contributions and accomplishments of local manufacturing leaders at its 44th Annual Awards Banquet held on earlier this month at the Daytona Grande in Daytona Beach, according to a media releae. More than 105 industry professionals gathered to celebrate the award winners. “The annual VMA Awards Banquet is an opportunity […]Read More
St. Johns County is beginning a $21 million plan to develop a regional workforce development educational campus in the Hastings community with its partners at the St. Johns County School District, First Coast Technical College (FCTC), the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce, and the U. S. Economic Development Administration, according to a media release. […]Read More
After more than an hour of sometimes contentious debate, the Volusia County Council voted earlier this month to wait until next year to consider a residential development moratorium. The move to institute the moratorium was led by Council Chair Jeff Brower who called for the item to placed on the Council agenda. In a letter […]Read More
St. Johns County commissioners unanimously rejected an application to rezone more than 2,600 acres of land to allow a residential development with a maximum of 3,322 units. The county’s Planning and Zoning Agency unanimously recommended denial of the application in October, Plans by developer Freehold Communities called for the creation of an “agrihood” concept that […]Read More
While construction of the Florida Museum of Black History is still a few years off, efforts to educate the public about the facility is in line for a big boost after the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council approved a $50,000 grant for the organization. St. Johns County/St. Augustine was selected as the site of […]Read More
Following moves by officials in Orange and Seminole counties, the Volusia County Council earlier this month moved a step closer to approving a measure that would put a rural boundary referendum on the ballot at a future election. The charter amendment would make it more difficult for dense development in rural areas. Referencing the efforts […]Read More
The quality of life for West Augustine residents received a big boost earlier this month with a groundbreaking ceremony for the West Augustine Health and Wellness Center. Officials from St. Johns County, along with representatives from the West Augustine Historical Community Development Corporation, the West Augustine Community Redevelopment Agency, the Central Florida Community Development Corporation […]Read More