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Recent Updates for Historical St. Augustine Building

A Florida-based systems engineering consultant and commercial real estate developer, Harold David Bishop operates Red Moon Properties, LLC. Among his activities, Harold Bishop assisted in the acquisition of a historical building at 9 Aviles Street in St. Augustine, Florida. The property is currently being renovated as a destination for quality food, music, and art. The building has a long history beginning in 1911 and has served as the home of numerous St. Augustine businesses, including City Electric, St. Johns Motor Company, Thomas Motor Company, and Rollins Electric and Welding. A mix of local businesses used the space starting in 1965 and leading up to Red Moon Properties' acquisition the following year. 2018 brought a series of landmark achievements to the building at 9 Aviles Street. On July 11, The City of St. Augustine, in coordination with the Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB), issued a Certificate of Demolition to improve the building's façade. The public pa...

Five Tips for Beginning Boaters

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A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Harold Bishop is co-founder and managing partner of Allurént Corporation in St. Augustine, Florida. Outside of his work with the Florida company, Harold Bishop enjoys boating. For those new to boating , below are five essential steps to take before heading out on the water: 1. Check the weather. Weather can change very quickly on the water. Always double-check the weather before heading out. 2. Dress appropriately. Dress in layers in case the weather changes or you end up staying out longer than anticipated. 3. Alert others . Let at least one person onshore know that you’ll be on the water. If something goes wrong, it’s important that someone know where to look for you. 4. Pack a first-aid kit. Getting to a hospital from the water isn’t easy, so every boater should have a first-aid kit onboard. The kit should contain bandages, gauze, and tape. 5. Secure valuables . To prevent cell phones, car keys, and wallets from getting wet or fal...