I will present on the proposed St. Augustine National Historical Park and National Seashore Study Amendment.
On a related topic, here's the February 18, 2010 letter of unanimous support from the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau:
February 18, 2010
Leslie White
Heritage Area Coordinator
St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum, Inc and
the Proposed Nation’s Oldest Port National Heritage Area Working group
81 Lighthouse Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32080
Dear Ms. White:
The St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches VCB Board of Directors unanimously supports the proposal to designate a Nation’s Oldest Port National Heritage Area. This national designation will be an important and appropriate recognition of the unique and valuable assets within St. Johns and Flagler Counties’ coastal area and along our waterways.
Designation as a National Heritage Area will complement our many local efforts to preserve and promote the historic, cultural, natural, recreational and scenic resources that make up our region’s maritime story, cultural diversity and traditions. Designation will help this community continue to improve its coordination with other organizations and jurisdictions, including maritime and heritage organizations, environmental groups, local governments, and economic development and tourism promotion entities, leading to the enhanced preservation, richer interpretation, and greater promotion of these resources. An increase in heritage tourism related to these resources will bring long-term economic opportunities for local business while honoring and enriching our heritage.
We look forward to recognition of our Nation’s oldest port and surrounding coastal region as a National Heritage Area and the benefits this recognition will bring to our communities.
Sincerely,
Richard Goldman, Executive Director
St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches
Visitors and Convention Bureau
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