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St. Augustine Beach proclaims Black History Month and A1A All‑American Road Day
Summary
The City Commission issued proclamations recognizing February 2025 as Black History Month and declaring Feb. 16 A1A All‑American Road Day, with local community groups and residents speaking at the meeting.
The City Commission of the City of St. Augustine Beach on Feb. 3 issued two proclamations: one designating February 2025 as Black History Month and another declaring Feb. 16, 2025, as A1A All‑American Road Day.
The Black History Month proclamation was introduced by a local community speaker, who said the recognition is meant to “reflect, celebrate, and a renewed commitment to telling the full story of our community.” The text of the proclamation noted local contributions including the founding of Butler Beach in 1927 and memorials such as a Freedom Trail marker at Pier Park.
The Friends of A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway, represented at the meeting by Danielle Anderson, executive director, and Bob Samuels, treasurer and board member, accepted the A1A proclamation. Anderson said the corridor attained the All‑American Road designation and that the group is preparing for the 100th anniversary of State Road A1A in 2027, describing the designation as “the highest recognition or designation” in the National Scenic Byway program.
During public comment, Vicky Pepper, speaking for Community Advocates for Racial Equity (CARE), thanked the commission for the Black History Month proclamation and said, “Black history is American history and a part of our history that we've not always understood and embraced in our society as a whole.”
Both proclamations were presented near the start of the Feb. 3 meeting; commissioners and community representatives posed for photographs after the readings.
