At a public meeting in late February, St. Augustine officials outlined potential options for King Street after the city took control of the road from the Florida Department of Transportation. Melinda Rakoncay, city mobility liaison, said the city took over King Street “to put it on our time schedule and regulations instead of FDOT.” She […]Read More
County residents could soon have more options for behavioral and mental health needs after county commissioners gave the OK to draft an economic development incentive agreement with Acadia Healthcare Co. The company plans to build a 99,485-square foot facility near the intersection of County Road 210 and Moon Bay Parkway to offer inpatient, outpatient, detoxification […]Read More
The St. Johns County School District’s Career and Technical Education Program is seeking locations for students to participate in summer internships. One of the values of the St. Johns County School District’s CTE programs is the opportunity for students to participate in internships the summer after their junior year around their Career Academy program of […]Read More
Look up “Things to Do” in St. Augustine and the thousands of results can be a bit overwhelming. Luckily, Amy Angelilli is a willing guide. Her new book, “100 Things to Do in St. Augustine Before You Die,” catalogs the most interesting and obscure activities not to be missed in the oldest city. Her curated […]Read More
On Feb. 23, 2024, St. Johns County Administrator Joy Andrews presented an update to more than 200 attendees at the Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council Quarterly Breakfast, held at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort, 500 South Legacy Trail, St. Augustine. Andrews provided insight regarding the infrastructure upgrades taking place across the County and how those […]Read More
Future Friends, established in 2012, is a branding and design studio based in St. Augustine, led by owners Danielle and Luke Brodersen. St. Johns County recently launched a new brand designed by the team at Future Friends and thought the community would enjoy knowing more about this creative group of local Flagler College graduates and […]Read More
The University of Florida and UF Health broke ground earlier this month at UF Health Durbin Park, a 42.5-acre healthcare campus. The project is part of the university’s expansion plans for Jacksonville and St. Johns County, according to a media release. The first phase of the UF Health Durbin Park development, located in northeast St. […]Read More
St. Johns County Administrator Joy Andrews had a simple message for those attending the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council Quarterly Breakfast. “St. Johns County growth, it’s a really loaded topic,” she said. Andrews wasn’t exaggerating, highlighting several projects underway in the county as well as a look at the comprehensive planning […]Read More
The Friends of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre announce the return of their popular summer camps, according to a media release. The Summer Music & Art Camp is for kids in the first through the sixth grade. Camp Rock, back after a four-year hiatus, is an experience for teens 12 to 18 years of age. Both […]Read More
With the state legislative session in full swing, local governments are keeping a close eye on proposed bills in Tallahassee. And the St. Augustine City Commission is no exception. At the body’s Feb. 12 meeting, City Attorney Isabelle Lopez provided commissioners with a detailed list regarding the status of several pieces of legislation under consideration. […]Read More