Business Briefs: Jan. 29, 2012

VCB sales director Evelyn Vazquez certified as diversity meeting professional Evelyn Vazquez, sales director for the St.

Welcome Business: Jan. 22, 2012

Atlantic Stone & Tile Atlantic Stone & Tile, a supplier of granite and tile material to hundreds of hotels across the country, has completed its facility in St. Augustine for interior designers and their clients.

Historical Society, UF seek partnership

Responsibility to repair half a dozen of the city's oldest structures - all owned by the St. Augustine Historical Society - would be assumed by the University of Florida if the Legislature approves the partnership between the two entities this session.

Second Battle of the Bands declares a winner

Eighteen bands were chosen by Scarlett O'Hara's representatives from demos submitted by aspiring battlers. For the first three Thursdays in January, six bands competed a night, with two advancing each showdown to compete for cash, studio time, a festival spot and glory. Our writer braved the crowds, noise and booze to bring you a (roughly) hour-by-hour look at the finals.

St. Michael Parish priest transfers to Florida

NORTH ANDOVER — The Rev. Jerry Hogan came to St. Michael Parish as a temporary priest for two weeks. This weekend, 17 years later, he is saying "See you down the road," as he leaves for Sarasota, Fla.