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
St. Johns County tourism development efforts are getting a tax break, but not the usual kind. County commissioners unanimously approved a recommendation from the Tourist Development Council to remove funding limits in the county’s official Tourist Development Plan. Tera Meeks, director of tourism and cultural development, said the limits were written into the original plan […]Read More
Volusia County Economic Development took its most recent “Q” Breakfast on the road without ever leaving the Denis McGee Room at Daytona International Airport. The quarterly economic development event featured John Tyler, Florida Department of Transportation District 5 secretary; Colleen Nicoulin, executive director of the River to Sea Transportation Planning Organization; and Volusia County Public […]Read More
The Ancient City is getting ready to party like it’s 1924. In collaboration with St. Augustine Sister Cities Association, St. Johns Cultural Council, Flagler College, the merchants, museums, and restaurants on Avilés Street, and the Diocese of St. Augustine, the city is hosting a delegation from Avilés, Spain, in early September to celebrate the 100th […]Read More
Many public infrastructure projects focus more on the infrastructure part than the public. But St. Augustine officials are making sure the public is front and center with its plans for King Street. The city held its second public meeting late last month on the King Street Improvement Project. According to a city media release, the […]Read More
As a popular destination for day trippers, vacationers and residents, New Smyrna Beach sees its share of visitors every day. While they may be looking for different experiences, all of them are also usually looking for a place to park. At a recent New Smyrna Beach City Commission meeting, city officials heard an update to […]Read More
St. Johns County officials commemorated the Juneteenth holiday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Collier-Blocker-Puryear in St. Augustine for the relocated Canright House, according to a media release. Juneteenth recognizes the day on June 19, 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, and announced that the Emancipation Proclamation had freed the more than 250,000 […]Read More