The grass isn’t always greener on the other side of the fence, but sometimes it offers more room to grow. For Andrew DiFeo, owner of Hyundai of St. Augustine, that greener pasture is located at 1111 Marketplace Dr. near the Interstate 95 and State Road 207 interchange. In business since 2008 on U.S. 1 in […]Read More
When Flagler Health+ and UF Health announced their “definitive” agreement to combine in May, it raised a lot of questions about the future of healthcare in St. Johns County. At a St. Johns Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Breakfast earlier this month, the leaders of the two health systems provided some answers. David Nelson, senior […]Read More
Northrop Grumman’s more than 1,100 employees in St. Johns County have their work cut out for them as the company is poised for growth. Speaking at the Bernstein 39th annual Strategic Decisions Conference, chair and CEO Kathy Warden said things are looking up for the aerospace and defense technology company. “As we look at the […]Read More
St. Johns County officials are hoping to land more than 300 advanced manufacturing jobs with a little luck and a generous economic development grant agreement. Commissioners reviewed details of the proposed agreement at a meeting earlier this month and gave staff the green light to draft the agreement – which includes incentives valued at more […]Read More
Creating affordable housing opportunities is an issue for communities across the country and St. Augustine is no different. But the city may have at least part of the solution on an 82-acre parcel currently used by the utilities department as a storage area for road building materials. At a special City Commission meeting earlier this […]Read More
UF Health’s acquisition of Flagler Health+ is closer to completion with the announcement of a definitive agreement between the two health systems. Earlier this year, Flagler Health+ officials said they were exploring options to join with another “like-minded” health care system to enhance local services and expand access to care in the community. UF Health […]Read More
While it doesn’t have the Americana of Independence Day or the family and community feel of Thanksgiving, World Trade Week – this year May 21-27 — is something worth celebrating. In St. Johns County, the importance of global trade was front and center at the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council’s first […]Read More
Parking can be a problem for any city, but when that city is also a tourist destination, it can be a real problem. St. Augustine officials are working to address parking issues – especially in the historic district downtown – and got some help from residents. At a Planning & Zoning Board meeting in late […]Read More
In the business world, a brand identity visually represents the core values and personality of a company. The same is true for public entities. With that in mind, St. Johns County unveiled a new logo as part of an effort to promote the area’s identity for potential visitors, residents and new business development. “One of […]Read More
A bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that creates new land development regulations to encourage creation of affordable housing raised as many questions as answers for St. Johns County commissioners. Senior Assistant County Attorney Christine Valliere briefed commissioners on Senate Bill 102, which goes into effect July 1. The bill includes provisions that preempt local […]Read More