The zoning authorities
in the nation's oldest city have done an outstanding job of
preserving the charm and history for both visitors and residents.
In the original section of the city, horse-drawn carriages
maneuver down narrow streets and lanes where Spanish-style
buildings and walls are just a few feet from the curb. Homeowners
can live above their shops or businesses just as they did more
than three centuries ago. An ancient fort, Castillo de San
Marcos, still stands, serving as a reminder of the protection
residents enjoy in this low-crime rate community
Many of today's St.
Augustine residents have traced their family roots to the Minorcan
settlers who first navigated to the area in the early 1600s. While
tourism plays a large part of the city' s commerce, there are
other major employment opportunities as well. For instance,
Northrup-Grumman's aircraft service facility is located here, as
are the headquarters for the Florida East Coast Railway and the
Florida National Guard.
Homes and lifestyles
are as varied as the flags that have flown over the city since its
founding. From condominiums on the ocean or waterway to gated
golfing communities, from restored houses in the city to horse
farms in the country, St. Augustine, in St. Johns County, has something for everyone.
