FYIs
Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park and Lot Closed Intermittently – Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park and parking lot will be closed intermittently through Friday, October 20 as the site is being utilized as a hurricane debris staging area. For more information, please call Beach Services at 904.209.0331. Mickler’s Landing Closure
Vilano Boat Ramp Closed for Channel Dredging Project – The Vilano Boat Ramp will be closed through Tuesday, October 31 due to a dredging project that will improve navigability to the ramp for public use. St. Johns County would like to thank residents and visitors for their patience as staff works to improve this public facility. For more information, please call 904.209.0193.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Closed – The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center located at the St. Johns County Agricultural Center, closed on Wednesday, October 11. Residents impacted by Hurricane Irma may still register for individual assistance by calling 800.621.3362 or at www.disasterassistance.gov. Deadline to apply is November 9, 2017.
Vilano Boat Ramp and Parking Lot Access Restricted Due to Dredging Project – Access will be limited until January 2018; there may be intermittent ramp closures. Please exercise extreme caution and utilize other boat ramps when possible. Every effort is being made to allow full use of the facility as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience during this time of progress that will improve the channel for all boaters. For more information, please call 904.209.0333. Parks and Recreation | SJC Boat Ramps
Boards and Committees Volunteer Opportunities – Volunteers consider and make recommendations on a variety of topics including planning and zoning, development, libraries, parks and recreation, arts, culture, and tourism. Boards and Committees
Sea Turtle Nests – Get the latest sea turtle nesting & hatching info in Turtle Tracks.
Meet the Featured Adoptable Cats & Dogs – Pets of the Week!
Road Construction Advisories – www.sjcfl.us/Traffic.
Meetings & Workshops
Legislative Delegation Meeting – The St. Johns County Legislative Delegation will meet from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, October 20 at the St. Johns County Administration Building, 500 San Sebastian View, to hear public comment on general issues, legislation, local bills, and appropriations. In addition, the County’s 2018 Legislative Action Plan will be reviewed by the Delegation. 2018 Legislative Action Plan
Board of County Commissioners Emergency Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 24 at 8:00 a.m. for the purpose of receiving an Emergency Management update and considering whether to extend the declaration of local state of emergency. Emergency Meeting
Ponte Vedra Architectural Review Committee Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 25 at 5:00 p.m. at the Ponte Vedra Beach Library. PVARC Meeting
South Anastasia Design Review Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 26 at 1:30 p.m. in the Permit Center. SADRB Meeting
Citizens Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee scheduled for 9 a.m. on October 26 at 4040 Lewis Speedway, in the 1st Floor Conference Room. Citizens Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
Insurance Committee Meeting scheduled for the third Thursday of every month beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the HHS Building, 200 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss insurance issues and any other business of the committee. Full Insurance Committee Meeting Legal Notice
St. Johns County Board of County Commission Regular Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the St. Johns County Auditorium. Agendas | Minutes | Calendar
Events & Activities
Hastings TeamUp to PinkUp – St. Johns County and the Town of Hastings host the Third Annual TeamUp to PinkUp, a one mile walk to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 21 at the Walter E. Harris Community Center. Registration at 8 a.m. Walkers encouraged to wear pink. TeamUp to PinkUp
FREE Kayak Trips at Moultrie Creek – October 19 - 22. Learn about the marsh, the animals that call it home, and the history of the area. For more information, visit the County Naturalist Page
FREE Owl Prowls – Explore a local park after dark with our County Naturalist and learn about the creatures of the night. For more information, visit the County Naturalist Page
County Commissioners have been invited to attend the Family Day Picnic on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Elkton Fairgrounds located at 5840 State Road 207, Elkton, Florida 32033. It is anticipated that one or more St. Johns County Commissioner may attend and participate at this event.
County Commissioners have been invited to attend an event to raise community awareness about children in foster care and recognizing Adoption Month on Friday, November 3, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center located on 1300 Duval Street, St. Augustine, Florida. It is anticipated that one or more St. Johns County Commissioner may attend and participate at this event.
County Commissioners have been invited to attend the 2017 Tri-County Agricultural Area Legislative Farm Tour and Luncheon to take place at UF/IFAS St. Johns County Extension Office, 3125 Agricultural Center Dr. St. Augustine, FL, on Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Event Schedule and Details.
County Commissioners have been invited to attend the Grand Opening of the St. Vincent’s CR 210 Health Center on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at the Health Center located on County Road 210, St. Johns County, Florida. It is anticipated that one or more St. Johns County Commissioner may attend and participate at this event.
County Commissioners have been invited to attend an Oyster Roast on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Garden Club of Jacksonville located on 1005 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida. It is anticipated that one or more St. Johns County Commissioner may attend and participate at this event.
County Commissioners have been invited to attend the NEFRC 2017 - Northeast Florida Elected Officials Luncheon & Regional Awards for Excellence on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at the NEFRC Offices/WJCT Studios located at 100 Festival Park Ave., Jacksonville, Florida. It is anticipated that one or more St. Johns County Commissioner may attend and participate at this event.
Public Records Requests
Government records may be seen and copied from a records custodian at the County Administration building, via specific County Departments responsible for their own records, from records custodians at Elected Officials Offices and at other levels of government such as state agencies, local, county and state authorities.
Public records requests to the County may be made by completing the Public Records Request Form or by contacting the County’s Public Records Custodian at:
Office of the County Attorney
Attn: Public Records Custodian
500 San Sebastian View
St. Augustine, Florida 32084-8686
E: publicrecords@sjcfl.us
P: (904) 209-0805
F: (904) 209-0806
For more information, please view the Public Records Request Brochure or visit the Public Records / Open Government page.
Compliance Coordinators
Fair Housing – For questions about the Fair Housing Act compliance, please contact: Homeownership Programs Administrator, Joseph Cone at (904) 209-6890.
Civil Rights Act and Americans with Disabilities Act – St. Johns County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or family status in any of its programs or services. For questions, concerns or complaints regarding Civil Rights or the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact Katie Diaz at (904) 209-0653, kdiaz@sjcfl.us.
Equal Opportunity Employment – For questions about Equal Opportunity Employment compliance, please contact Director of Personnel, Stacey Stanish at (904) 209-0545.
Special Districts
Special Districts information can be found at www.sjcfl.us/SpecialDistricts
