The St. Johns County Commission recognized the 20th anniversary of the William Bartram Scenic & Historic Highway with a proclamation on June 17.
Commissioner Christian Whitehurst presented the proclamation to Scenic Highway Chairman Joe McAnarney, encouraging residents to “come to the westernmost part of the county, take that lovely drive south or north on State Road 13, and glimpse old Florida.”
Original scenic highway founders Al and Phyllis Abbatiello were recognized at the ceremony, along with Nancy Grogan, daughter of co-founder Mary Cornwell.
The Scenic Highway will resume monthly meetings at Westminster Woods on Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Virtual attendance is available through Zoom by contacting McAnarney at jmcanarney@yahoo.com.
Upcoming discussions will focus on enhanced landscaping along State Road 13 and new activities and events. Residents can submit ideas at monthly meetings or through the organization’s Facebook page, where membership information is also available.
