Lack of funds to manage repairs for history St. Augustine sites

The future seemed sturdy for 34 historic sites in St. Augustine that needed renovation after UF announced plans to take the buildings under its wing July 2007.

However, with the state’s shrinking budget, UF hasn’t been able to fulfill that offer and probably won’t be able to anytime soon.

“The price tag to take care of these buildings is sort of daunting,” said Catherine Culver, marketing and events coordinator for St. Augustine’s Department of Heritage Tourism.