Palm Coast’s Town Center area is poised to become the focal point of the county, according to a city consultant. Adding a multi-purpose events center would make it a cultural home for residents and visitors alike. “It is the living room of Palm Coast and Flagler County,” said Charles Johnson from Chicago-based Johnson Consulting at […]Read More
The St. Johns Housing Partnership, creating safe, clean, affordable housing in North Florida since 1998, has unveiled its 25th anniversary commemorative logo, according to a media release. “I have a deep appreciation for and pride in our agency and what we have accomplished. I want to extend my sincere gratitude and thanks to the extraordinary […]Read More
The local St. Augustine chapter of Pecha Kucha (pronounced: peh-CHAKH-cha), Japanese for “chit-chat,” will celebrate its 10th anniversary on April 5 at the Front Porch at the St. Augustine Amphitheater, according to a media release. Pecha Kucha is a social event where guests are invited to speak to the audience on a variety of topics. […]Read More
Every business owner knows the importance of having a plan. And what’s good for the goose is good for the government, at least in St. Johns County. County commissioners voted unanimously to create a countywide strategic plan and hire a consultant to assist with the process. “Every professional and private organization has a strategic plan,” […]Read More
Broadband access for businesses is good, with a few specific issues of concern, according to the St. Johns County Business Broadband Survey report. According to the online survey, conducted between Nov. 25 and Dec. 7 of last year, nearly half of the 51 respondents said they were “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with their internet access […]Read More
Representatives from county, state and federal governments will be at a transportation summit hosted by St. Johns County. The event takes place March 3 at 9 a.m. at the St. Johns County Auditorium, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine. The program includes a presentation by St. Johns County staff on strategic transportation infrastructure funding needs […]Read More
The St. Augustine City Commission will honor Paul L. Weaver, III Feb. 27 with one of the city’s highest awards, the de Avilés Award. Weaver has dedicated more than 40 years to the historic preservation and protection of the City of St. Augustine and its significant cultural resources, according to a city media release. The […]Read More
Lisa Wallenda Picard was introduced to members of the National Fisheries Institute as the organization’s new president and CEO in January at the NFI Global Seafood Market Conference in Palm Springs, Calif. A Flagler College graduate, Picard most recently served as senior vice president for policy, trade and regulatory affairs at the National Turkey Federation, […]Read More
Northrop Grumman, which employs 1,100 workers at its St. Augustine facility, is poised to improve on a strong 2022, according to Kathy Warden, chair, president and CEO. Warden was a featured participant at Citi’s 2023 Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference in Miami and offered an optimistic view of the company’s prospects for the coming […]Read More
St. Augustine’s status as one of Florida’s prime tourist attractions is well-established. Now the Ancient City is looking to also become a “Sociable City.” At a recent City Council meeting, City Manager John Regan briefed council members on a report from the Responsible Hospitality Institute on ways to create a safe and vibrant “social economy” […]Read More