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St. Johns CountySt. Johns County is in Northeastern Florida and encompasses 609 square miles. The municipalities of St. Johns County are Hastings, Marineland, St. Augustine and St. Augustine Beach. The County has a year round population of 128,604 residents.
Recreational highlights of St. Johns County include: the Ancient City King Fish Tournament; PGA Tour; Triple Crown Tournament and the World Gold Village-Hall of Fame.
Historical points of interest include: Basilica Cathedral of St. Augustine; Castillo de San Marcos; Lightner Museum; Oldest City in the United States and St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum.
Cultural Events and Festivals: Epic Celebration of Spring (March/April); Gamble Rogers Folk Festival (May); Greek Landing Festival (June); Holiday Events & Parades; Lighthouse Festival & Bud Light 5K Run (March); and the Spring Arts & Crafts Festival (April).
From St. Augustine, the county seat, driving distance is: Tallahassee 182 miles; Orlando - 97 miles; Tampa -154 miles; Jacksonville - 37 miles and Miami - 294 miles.
St. Johns County is linked to the Interstate system and is accessible from I-95 and US-1. The nearest airport with scheduled commercial airline service is the Jacksonville International Airport with 2 runways, the longest one of 10,000 feet. The nearest Deep Water Port is the Jacksonville Port Authority 37 miles away.
With a labor force of 65,774 the major private sector employer in St. Johns County is the Flagler Hospital with 1,400 employees and Northrop Grumman with 1,051 employees. The University of North Florida, Jacksonville University, Bethune-Cookman College, Flagler College, St. Johns River Community College, Daytona Beach Community College and Florida Community College of Jacksonville serve post-secondary education in St. Johns County.
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St. Johns County Inquiry:
| Q. | Hello,
I was wondering if anyone could tell me when the teachers would report back to school for the 2007/2008 school year. We are planning a family trip to the Virgin Islands this summer and our oldest daughter is getting ready to graduate from Flagler with her degree in secondary education and plans to teach in the St. Augustine area. The villas fill up quickly where we are planning to vacation so I am trying to get some school dates. Thanks so much if anyone can help me with this question.
Carol Grizzle | | A. | You will want to contact the St. Johns County School District in St. Augustine; 904.819.7500 to learn when she, as a new teacher would need to report. But in general, the ySt John's County teacher school year begins August 17, 2007 with an Optional Planning Day to be followed with Teacher Pre-Planning August 20-23, 2007.
| | Q. | I know there is a "festival" on Dec 9th at Fruit cove Middle, but other than that I can't find anymore information. Do you know anymore about this event? | | A. | We don't know of an event at Fruit Cove Middle, Home of the Flyers, located in northwest St John's County on that day. You can call them directly at: 904.287.2211 for up-to-the date information.
| | Q. | I am interested in locating a store where I could purchase counted cross-stitch graphs of historic St. Augustine sites. Can you help? | | A. | Check with Alan Hladik at Check with Alan Hladik at Bayside Embroidery, 4475 US 1 South #402, 904.797.7166 or Sven Schroeder at Logomotion, 2748 US-1 South, 904.797.9000 both in St Augustine. They should be able to assist you.
| | Q. | what is the street address for the st.john's county courthouse? where is it located?? thank you. | | A. | The St. Johns Judicial Center is located at 4010 Lewis Speedway, in St. Augustine.
| | Q. | Where can I get a year long beach pass? | | A. | The Annual Beach Parking Pass is required for Motor Vehicles to park on several stretches of St. Johns County Beaches. Traffic is regulated and the ten-mile per hour speed limit is strictly enforced.
The Daily Beach Parking Pass is $5.00 with an Annual Beach Parking Pass of $35.00. But if you buy the annual pass before February 28, 2005, it is only $20.00. You can buy the pass at the St. Johns County Ocean Fishing Pier and at the St. Johns County Tax Collectors Office
| | Q. | where are the St Augustine community hurricane shelters located?? Are they first come/ first serve?? | | A. | Each region in Florida has an Emergency Shelter Plan of Primary Shelters. It includes both those which are certified by the Red Cross (usually schools and centers built after Hurricane Andrew with stricter guidelines) and others which are not certified.
Since each region is just now preparing which ones to open and under the staffing of the Red Cross or by local jurisdictions (if not Red Cross Certified Shelters). You should contact the St. Johns River Area Service Center located in St. Augustine they will be able to tell you the local certified shelters that will be open during Hurricane Frances and local guidelines.
American Red Cross
2730 US 1 South, Suite L
St. Augustine, FL 32086
904.797.3851; 904.794.4841 Fax
| | Q. | i would like to know when the potatoes are dug there what month
thank you,
diana bivins | | A. | Mid-April is normal harvest time for the potatoes of northern Florida in the Hastings area.
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