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DEPARTMENTS 19 OLD CITY THE SILVER LINING TEAMING UP

FIRST FRIDAY, FIRST SHOWING MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

61 LIFE A PEACEFUL TRANSITION

FEATURES 46 FANTASTIC AT 50

THE RIGHT KIND OF MEDICINE CALENDAR OF EVENTS

97 LOCAL FLAVOR

Flagler College celebrates

WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN

68 “AMP”ING IT UP

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CUP O’ JOE

92 SEEING RED

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ON THE COVER: St. Augustine’s gorgeous former Hotel Ponce de Leon as seen from a bird’s eye view. The main building of what is not Flagler College has seen one humdred and fifty years total; fifty of that as an institution of higher learning. It’s no wonder that, along with all the other accolades MAY 2018

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BY LURA READLE SCARPITTI

he other day, I was

outweighed by the actual positives

standing in line at Publix

which the college brings to our

waiting to check out. My

town. If Flagler College were to be

eyes were wandering over

removed from the city, or even to

the magazines on the racks when one

have never existed, the complexion

caught my eye in particular. It was

of the city would be vastly different

a special edition of one of the news

than what it is with it in existence.

jounrnals, I believe it was TIME, and,

The energy, the vibe, the style, the

in very large font was the year “1968”

youthfulness, the look, and the feel

surrounded by a lot of the pictures

of the town would be considerably

of national and world events which

less vibrant without the college’s

changed the course of history. I believe

influence. The school has produced

the subhead was “The year that

government officials, business

changed the world...” or something to

professionals, judges, lawyers, sports

that effect.

personalities, educators, restaurateurs,

This random moment at the grocery store happened to be on the same day

more who have made waves both

I had just received the layout for a

in and out of the boundaries of St.

section in this magazine focusing on

Johns County. The school has grown

the 50 years of Flagler College and its

in size and reputation at a rate which

phenomenal growth — growth which

has caught the academic world by

everyone who had a hand in starting

surprise and the legitimacy which that

the college hoped for, but, in truth,

recognition brings has forced the rest

with its extremely humble beginnings,

of the world to sit up and take notice.

could never have predicted. The year

The perception is that St. Augustine

that Flagler College opened its doors

is doing something right, and by

was the same year shouted in bold,

association, the city gains from every

attention-grabbing color from the

accolade lauded upon the school.

cover of that magazine. Yes, 1968 was tumultuous, with

artists, writers, entrepreneurs, and

I could go on to list a ton of other ways that Flagler’s being here serves

events occurring that affected the

as an uplifting force to the community,

world in some pretty significant ways,

many of which are talked about in our

many of them not beneficial to the

“Fantastic at 50” section, but I’ll save

course of human history. But here at

my breath and let the articles in it do

home, the founding of Flagler that

that for me. Instead, I’ll use this space

same year was an event which has

to list off some of the many milestones

had a marked effect on the course of

which we weren’t able to fit in the

our local history — one for the better

section itself (but sadly, not all - the

when you look at all that the school

list I received from Brian Thompson,

and its community has brought to our

News and Information Director at

community.

Flagler, was 23 pages long!). So, I’ll

I am not blind or obtuse and I know that there has been an ongoing

just say “Happy Birthday, Flagler!” You’ve never looked better!

struggle between the college and some residents; but I always argue that the perceived negatives are far

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- Lura

MORE THAN A NUMBER 1972 First commencement exercise 35 students earn first degrees awarded by the College.

1975 Ponce de Leon Hall listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

1976 Construction completed on the Gymnasium — first new building constructed by the College.

1977 Men’s tennis team wins NAIA National Championships for team, singles, and doubles.

1987 Women’s tennis team wins first NAIA National Championship.

1991 Society for Advancement of Management wins top honors in the case management competition at the International Meeting of SAM held at Auburn University in Alabama.

1993 Flagler College Radio Station, WFCF 88.5 FM, begins broadcasting.

1994 Receives national recognition by U.S. News & World Report. Ranked first “Most Efficient” and third “Best Value” among liberal arts colleges in the South. Ranked in the top 20% for academic quality.

2015 Receives its unprecedented fifth consecutive Peach Belt Conference Institution of the Year Award.

2015 Honored with the Division II Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence for achieving four-year Academic Success Rates (ASR) of 90 percent or more.

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pring is all about blossoms, and

Early in the

beach days, and if you’re lucky

morning, if you’re

enough to have a convertible,

downtown,

putting that top down.

you’ll hear

But it’s also about sounds. With the

streetsweepers

THE SOUNDS OF SPRING

windows open (in that season between

busy cleaning up

heat and air conditioning) all the sounds we

our city. The peals of church bells or the

haven’t noticed in a while, depending on

carillon of Flagler College fill the air on

where we are in our city, come floating in.

Best of all, even better than the train

the hour, more or less. And, of course,

whistle, is the bell of ice cream truck that

the birds are everywhere, chirping and

as I hear a train whistle, I start to wonder

comes by around three o’clock. That bell

happily chasing a mate. The “chip chip”

where that engine has been been, and

takes me right back to being six years

of an early rising cardinal is often the first

where it’s going.

old, and running out with my allowance

sound I hear waking up (before the alarm

money to buy a treat that would ruin my

goes off).

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Train whistles are my favorite. As soon

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Windchimes that had seemed dormant

whistle and a few minutes later; he did

all winter, come to life. I work from home

too. And for a while after that we’d text

sometimes, and my office is in the back

“Train whistle” whenever we heard that

year. Springtime sounds have a special

of my house where I can hear my chimes,

lonesome sound measuring distance, after

magic that sparks memories and heralds

occasionally look up, and see the birds at

a fashion.

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the feeder or hear the splashing in the

to smile at the music in the air.

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The two women met as students at St. Augustine High School

and later became close friends as members of the Junior Service League in the 1980s. The pair helped to build the main library in town and are both very active in the community today. Werninck was a personal trainer, business owner, and consultant for Etcetera, which Mignon recently took over. A St. Johns County teacher for twenty years, Mignon was on the Flagler College Alumni Board and is a Board Member for Limelight Theatre. Six years ago they joined forces to start planning the annual St. Augustine event, Miracle on the Bayfront,

to benefit St.

Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Werninck was regularly donating to the charity and had bought a commemorative brick for her late daughter Kaysie Werninck. Before starting this event, there hadn’t been a fundraiser in St. Johns County for St. Jude since the 1960s when the Pilot Club was involved. Why the need for a St. Augustine event? Because St. Jude provides families from all over the world, who are fighting childhood cancer, with treatment, housing, travel, and food at no cost. It requires two million dollars a day to operate St. Jude. That is almost three quarters of a billion, with a B, dollars a year. They need all the support they can get.

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ABOVE: LINDA MIGNON AND

Other benefactors donate services,

on the Bayfront Gala is scheduled for

CONNIE WERNINCK

decorations, beverages, items for the

Wednesday, April 25, 2018, from 6 –

auction, and more.

10 p.m. and tickets are $150 each.

The two co-chairs have established an experience that attracts a lot of

lost on the two. Mignon recalls having

has made it possible to donate over

very dedicated people and donations

a “St. Jude Moment” when she visited

$370,000 to St. Jude. They’re hoping

for a worthy cause. “Helping to raise

the hospital in Memphis in 2012. She

to top $150,000 in 2018, and that

money for this cause has been such a

says, “I was overcome with a feeling

doesn’t seem far-fetched even if it’s

gratifying experience, and our

that is hard to describe — a feeling of

nearly three times what they’ve raised

St. Jude committee members are

warmth and happiness that made me

donated in the gala’s first year.

some of the most wonderful, caring

believe that this was indeed a place

people I have ever had the privilege to

where miracles happen. And now,

work with,” says Werninck.

because of the outpouring of support

Over the years, the local event

Mignon says, “Each year new people want to join the committee.” Most

The effects of their efforts are not

of the money raised goes straight

The Mayor is there to welcome the

to the charity because so much of

guests at each event. Every there’s a

own place of miracles right here on

the event is made possible through

different family from the First Coast

the Bayfront!”

donations.” The event is held at the

area who has benefitted from

White Room ever year, and the White

St. Jude that speaks too. The evening

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includes cocktails, a plated dinner,

The Raintree supports by hosting

dessert, auctions, dancing, an open

and providing hors d’oeuvres and

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rt Walk. It’s become a staple of the St. Augustine scene. For some, it kicks off the month. Galleries throughout the city and beyond often take this opportunity to introduce a new artist to their gallery, or a new collection, or something even more exciting (like the time that Jefferson Airplane/Starship founding member Marty Balin treated attendees to a free

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Apropos then that The Gallery Group on Anastasia Island used the March 2018 Art Walk to debut the work of 22 students from the St. Johns County Center for the Arts at Murray Middle School (SJCCA for short). Due to a generous grant from the Art Galleries of St. Augustine (AGOSA), these talented young artists had the unique opportunity to display their work in a real gallery — something that most, who aspire to make their living creating provocative and beautiful works of art, never get the chance to do in the early stages of their career. Members of the Murray Middle School Band performed while Art Walkers mingled with the artists and contemplated the various styles and subject matters of the works lining the walls. Students were treated to the joys of seeing their creations appreciated by the public, and smiles abounded in the space. And the feeling was evident that this won’t be the last time that these talented students will experience that emotion. 33

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RIGHT:

LEFT:

CLARA-ANN RIPPE

ALEXANDER

“ORWELL” — CLARA

HUNT

ANN’S INSPIRATION

“KOI POND” —

FOR THIS WAS

ALEXANDER’S

GEORGE ORWELL’S

IDEA FOR THIS

“ANIMAL FARM”,

WAS A KOI POND.

AN ALLEGORY

ALEXANDER

FOR THE RUSSIAN

ENJOYS

REVOLUTION, AND

CREATING

THE REIGN OF

ART IN HIGH

STALIN. CLARA-ANN

SCHOOL AND

WANTS TO GO INTO

MAY USE ART TO

ART THERAPY AND

SUPPLIMENT HIS

PSYCHOLOGY

INCOME IN THE FUTURE

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Tabernacle Baptist Church Call for Services 280 Duval St | Downtown | 829.2041

Saint Photios National Shrine (Greek Orthodox) Monday - Saturday, Sunday Service Friday 11am 41 St George St | St Augustine | 829.8205

The Village Church (Interdenominational) Bible School 9:00am Services 9am & 11am, Children’s 11am Adult Bible Study 10am, Youth 5pm 4225 Pacetti Rd | World Golf Village | 940.6768

Memorial Lutheran Church of the Martyrs Sunday School Sundays Traditional 8am Contemporary 10:30am 3375 US 1 South | 797.4377

San Sebastian Catholic Church Saturday Vigil Mass 4pm Sunday Masses 8am,10am, 12 noon Spanish Daily Mass 8am Tues - Friday 1112 SR 16 | 824.6625

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Shiloh Baptist Church Call for Services 271 West King St | Downtown | 824.3913 Saint Augustine Shores United Methodist Church Sunday School 10am, Traditional 9am Contemporary 11am 724 Shores Blvd | St Augustine Shores | 797.4416 Saint Cyprian’s Episcopal Church Sunday Holy Eucharist 10am Third Sunday 5:30pm 37 Lovett Street | 829.8828 Saint Francis In-the-Field Episcopal Church 9am, Sunday 10am 895 Palm Valley Rd | Ponte Vedra | 543.0112 St. James Catholic Church Sunday Vigil Mass - 10:30 a.m. 86 ML King Ave. I 460.0535

Temple Bet Yam (Jewish Reform) Services First and Third Friday 7:30pm 2055 Wildwood Rd | St Augustine | 819.1875

Trinity Episcopal Parish Holy Eurcharist 7:30, 9am Family Service & 11:15am Wednesday 10am Holy Eurcharist and Healing Service followed by Bible Study 215 St. George St | Historic District | 824.2876 Turning Point at Calvary Baptist Church Sunday School 9:40am Worship 9:40am, 11am, 6pm 3500 SR 16 • 829.9795 Unitarian-Universalists Fellowship of St. Augustine Sunday 10:30am 2487 A1A South | St Augustine | 471.2047 Wards Creek Baptist Church Sunday Services 7am, 10:45am 7pm Home Bible Studies Wednesday Youth 6pm - Service 7pm 7730 County Rd 13 N | Wards Creek | 522.0128 Zion Baptist Church Call for Services 94 Evergreen Ave | St Augustine | 826.1424

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THE FAMOUS GOLDEN DOME OF FLAGLER COLLEGE

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he place was crumbling. There was a pervasive smell of mold wafting throughout the building. Paint was peeling off the walls.

By 1960, the former glory of Henry Flagler’s gem, the Hotel Ponce de Leon, was barely recognizable in the state the building had fallen into. But someone looked at this now-decaying, once-grand structure and said “This could house a college.” At the time, some people thought it was delusional. Today, with the success of the school that was eventually established, it can only be seen as visionary. That believer, Lawrence Lewis, applied for a charter, which was granted in 1963. Five years later, Flagler College was founded as a four-year college for women. In 1971, Flagler became co-educational, a move which was desperately needed to keep the college alive by expanding its recruiting base. Dr. William Proctor was hired as President and the process of trying to make Flagler a serious institution of higher learning began in earnest. As Dr. William Abare, who was hired by Dr. Proctor as Director and Dean of Admissions that same year, says, “I think you could characterize the first ten years as survival years. Considering all that we were up against, we were just fighting every day to stay alive.” Abare continues, “I can’t say enough about the early students who came here before the renovation of Kenan Hall. Think about coming to a college that doesn’t have a library, real-looking classrooms, real-looking faculty offices, with dorm rooms that used be hotel rooms. Our faculty offices were bedrooms in houses scattered all over the place.” Continuing in that vein, Abare asserts, “The second most important milestone in the history of the college was the renovation of 47

Kenan Hall.”

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Linda Bevilaqua Farber, a student TOP AND RIGHT: EARLY RENOVATIONS

who came to the small private college just 12

BELOW: KENAN HALL REOPENS IN 1982

years after its founding, can attest to the veracity of that statement. She remembers what it was like before, and after, Kenan Hall was renovated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Classes were held in various buildings on campus. I even had a Spanish class on the second floor of the beautiful Markland building, in one of the old bedrooms. When the renovation of Kenan Hall began, we really didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what to expect. I returned for

my Junior year and walked into a state-of-the-art building with real classrooms and formal lecture

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halls. I immediately felt the thrill of

attending the school, but on

being more academically focused.

improving the quality of the

It was a thrill to have most of my

educational experience has made

classes in one wonderful building

the difference. They’re not just

and to have lockers on the ground

throwing spaghetti at the wall.

floor to store our things.”

Back in the early ‘70s, Dr. Proctor

That was 1982. 14 years after

hired William Abare because he

the founding of the college, the

knew that he was not only a top

campus finally had a building with

recruiter, but also a person who

standard classrooms and faculty

could take over the mantle when

offices like a “real college.”

the time came and continue the

It’s as if that event, and the

mission of building something

accreditation of the college in

really special here in the city. He

1973 (which Dr. Abare calls “the

was right to believe so.

most important event in the

Abare took over as President in

school’s history” because of the

2001 and every move he made in

much-needed legitimacy it gave

his tenure as head of the school

to the institution) set the stage

was carefully planned to improve

for success which can only be

the college. From the decision to

“

T HE S E C O ND M O S T I MPO RTA NT M IL E S TO N E I N T HE H IS T OR Y O F THE C O L L E G E WA S TH E REN OVAT ION OF K E N A N HALL.

“

described as astounding. Look at

join the Division IIA Peach Belt

the numbers: the first graduating

Conference, significantly increasing

class numbered 35;

the amount and quality

this year, it was 577

of scholarship sports

(1983 was the first year

offered by the school

that enrollment topped

(which was 0 in 1968 to

1000). There were only

13 today); to increasing

8 majors offered; today

the endowment to over

it’s 34, and the faculty

$50 million in 2015 (a

has jumped from 17 in

substantial increase over

1968, to 121 today (not

the endowment was established in

staff). And now, with the addition

1975); and continuing to expand

of a Masters program in Deaf

and increase programs and majors

Education, the school is looking at

offered in both number and quality,

establishing post graduate studies

Abare left the school in far better

as well.

shape than when he had first

on not just getting more students

1971 Reorganized as a coeducational college. Dr. William L. Proctor appointed President.

1973 Achieves initial accreditation from Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

1980 $5 million in grants awarded for renovation of Kenan Hall (completed in 1982).

the $4 million when

including a multitude of dedicated

Intense dedication and focus

OVER THE YEARS

1983 Enrollment reaches 1,000 for the first time.

arrived 46 years earlier. Even the physical campus itself

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benefited greatly from Abare’s presidency. Over

Team (an international student entrepreneurial

his 17 years in office, major renovations were

organization) in 2017 is only one of the many

undertaken and

things which show that this “little private school in St. Augustine” is making its mark in the academic world. On their way to the title, they beat out competition from much larger and more established institutions, including Florida State University — a competition standout for many years. And this is only one of the many ways Flagler has excelled in the arena of academic competition (see our milestone sidebar for more on this and other advancements over the school’s 50-year lifetime). Flagler’s Alumni also reflect the school’s excellence. Martin Guntrip, the Secretary of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (think the place that Wimbledon is held each year) is a former Saint. Brad Brewer, a former touring player on the PGA Tour, and now a respected and trusted member of The Golf Channel, is too. Frank George, one of the three prosecutors in the Casey Anthony trial, got his undergraduate degree in History at Flagler before heading to Law School in Michigan. Closer to home, well-respected

completed along with several new buildings

long-time St. Johns County Judge Chuck Tinlin

constructed and older ones purchased,

has Flagler College listed on his resume, as

refurbished and repurposed. The once-former

does the Vice President of Communications for

grand hotel is grand once again.

the PGA Tour, Laura O’Neal. Here in town, it

And it’s not just that, in only a

seems like you can’t throw a rock

50-year span (a relative blink of an

without hitting a business owned

eye in the academic world), these

by or influenced by someone with a

extremely important numbers have

degree from Flagler College hanging

skyrocketed. It’s also that the student

on their wall. Even this story that

body reflects a growth in quality

you are reading now, and the entire

and stature as well. The recent first

entire magazine itself, was laid out

place performance of the ENACTUS

by Flagler alum Brian Hornung, who

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has been art director of Old City

and, if the trend continues,

Life since Castaway Publishing,

it looks like the world will

Inc took over the magazine in

continue to be shaking its head

2013.

in amazement for a long time to

50 years…it seems like such a

come. It’s exhilarating to think of

short amount of time, especially

what the next 50 years will bring.

when looking at what this “little

Happy 50th Birthday, Flagler

school that could” and its alumni

College! You’ve never looked

have done in those 18,250 days.

better.

It’s a success story like no other

BELOW: LONGTIME ART DEPARTMENT FIXTURE DON MARTIN IS CALLING IT A CAREER AT FLAGLER

OVER THE YEARS 1991 Flagler College Auditorium dedicated. Final phase of restoration of the Dining Hall completed.

1996 Proctor Library is completed.

2001 William T. Abare Jr., named 3rd President.

2007 Ringhaver Student Center opened.

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Dr. Joseph G. Joyner

Flagler College President

r. Joseph G. Joyner has settled in rather nicely in his new role as President of Flagler College. Dressed in a blue and white

striped shirt, grey slacks and blue tie with the college logo emblazoned across it, Dr. Joyner sits comfortably in his well-appointed office in Ponce de Leon Hall. “My mother taught in a Catholic school in Orlando, which is where I went through sixth grade before attending public school,” Dr. Joyner explains of his upbringing. “And my dad moved through the ranks from teacher to assistant principal to principal. That’s probably where I got my first love for educational administration.” Born in Jackson, Tennessee and raised in Orlando, Dr. Joyner says he always knew that he would go into teaching and coaching. He went to Florida State University for a BS in physical education and earned both a Master of Education and Doctor of Education (with emphasis in Educational Leadership) from the University of Central Florida. Dr. Joyner spent the early days of his career teaching and coaching in Alabama and Apopka, Florida. “We were being drawn back to Central Florida,” he says of he and his wife, Susan, also a long-time educator. “I remember I went to seven high schools in one day with

my resume looking for work, and ended up teaching in Apopka. One Christmas, our assistant principal passed away and the principal asked me to step in. I fell in love

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with the administrative part of it.” Over the years, Dr. Joyner worked

the highest achieving school district in Florida for nearly a decade, a

in various administrative roles

four-year graduation rate exceeding

including Area Superintendent for

90 percent and an “A” grade for

North Learning Community with the

every year that the state has graded

Orange County School District and

districts.

Superintendent of Schools for St.

“We took what the law required

Johns County School District, a role

and folded it into our own

he held for 14 years.

philosophy,” he says simply. “We

“When people ask me about the success [of St. Johns County schools], I always say that it boils

always tried to keep the children and the teachers as our top priority.” Hark back to the summer after

down to three things: strong

retirement. Dr. Joyner was recently

teachers, bright children and

retired from nearly 40 years of

supportive parents,” Dr. Joyner

teaching and administrating for K-12

explains. “When you have that

primary and secondary education,

triad together, you’re going to

but wasn’t quite sure what to do

have a successful school system or

next with his life.

institution. As the county grew, it

“I was driving around in my truck,

seemed like we were drawing in

going to pick out a boat because

more families that had those strong

that’s what you do when you retire,

values for the education system.”

but at the same time, I’m praying,

When Dr. Joyner

me to do next?’” Dr. Joyner

end of the 2016-2017

remembers. “I had heard

academic year, he had

that Dr. [William] Abare

been the longest serving

was retiring. So I prayed

superintendent in the

about it a lot and talked to

State of Florida.

my wife, and decided to

turnover in the position,” he says. “I think the average is

Director of Athletics Jud Damon selected as the 2012-13 recipient of the NCAA’s Bob Frederick Sportsmanship Award

would ever get the job.” as shocked as Dr. Joyner that he was in the running to become the

last 20 years, the accountability,

next President of Flagler College.

the testing, charter schools, the

While he had plenty of experience

way they evaluate teachers – all of

in education, he had zero in running

that – politics get deeply involved.

a higher learning institution. There

There were tough times, but once

were 171 applicants from all over

the laws were passed, we embraced

the country, and most of them had

them. We said, ‘We’re going to be

a background in leading a college or

successful in this environment if

university.

Resilient in the face of adversity,

2013

Many community members were

and it can get political. Over the

excellence.’”

Membership in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II approved.

apply – not expecting that I

under three years. It’s a hard job

this is how they’re going to judge

2008

‘Lord, what do you want

retired following the

“There’s a lot of

OVER THE YEARS

“I really didn’t expect to even get an interview,” he admits. “But I love the community and when I picked

Dr. Joyner led St. Johns County

up the Flagler College catalog, the

School District to tremendous

first two values were students first

success including designation as

and the second was teaching. I

2016 Ranked second in U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 Best Regional Colleges in the South category

2017 Dr. Joseph G. Joyner, replaces President Dr. William T. Abare, Jr., as President.

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thought, ‘If that’s what this place is

of his two most high profile roles.

days), Dr. Joyner is finding plenty of

about and those are the two things that

“Budgets, human resources, facilities

time to spend with Susan, his wife of

are most important to me, I’m going to

and all of those kinds of things that

42 years, and his two daughters and

throw my name in the hat.’”

I did at the school district are pretty

their families.

The college’s Board of Trustees

similar. What I didn’t expect was for

established a Search Committee

the transition to be so easy.”

and spent nearly a year vetting

Dr. Joyner is less than a year into

“When I came onboard, I prioritized building relationships right off the bat,” he says. “The faculty didn’t know

applicants. They narrowed the list

his role as the third President of

me. The students didn’t know me. I’ve

down to two finalists and Dr. Joyner

Flagler College. He has big plans and

spent a lot of time visiting classes and

was one of them. After a rigorous

high hopes for continuing to build the

seeing what the faculty does as well

interview process, Dr. Joyner was

nationally ranked, independent college

as getting out on campus and meeting

named President of Flagler College on

comprised of 2,500 students into one

the students. That’s been my greatest

November 29, 2016. He started his

of the Southeast’s most respected

joy watching the students grow and

new job in July of 2017.

institutions of higher learning.

watching the teachers teach.”

“There’s a lot that’s the same and a

And although he never bought that

lot that’s different,” Dr. Joyner explains

boat (his dance card is pretty full these

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t’s been nearly 12 years since I

the residents. I remember that, though

graduated from Flagler College.

it was a relatively small gesture, it’s

story about Flagler College and the

I have fond memories of my

something that made me feel genuinely

importance of giving back to the

time there including house

good and a memory that I will always

community, it was a no-brainer. I took

hold onto.

on the assignment. What I’ve learned

parties in Lincolnville and riding my bike to Schmagel’s Bagels on Hypolita

I’ve delivered food and baked items

When I was assigned to write a

is that the students at Flagler are not

Street to study before a test. But one

for St. Francis House a few times over

only doing their part to make

of my fondest memories is the time

the years (including that time I spent

St. Augustine and the surrounding areas better because they have some

College & Community

hours to fulfill or box to check off,

BY KARA POUND

to watch our students go out into

I volunteered at St. Francis House

many of them are genuinely interested in making the world a better place. “It’s become clear to me in the short time that I’ve been here that our students just want to help people,” explains Dr. Joseph G. Joyner, president of the college. “It’s amazing the community and help others. One

with my fellow Society of Professional

Super Bowl Sunday making vats of chili

such group we have on campus is

Journalists members.

and banana bread muffins with my

FC Volunteers, which is lead by two

friend, Katie). And each time, while I

exceptional students, Paige

We had a set number of volunteer hours that we had to fulfill, so our

realize that the truest form of altruism

group decided to put together a meal

is selfless concern for the well-being of

of chicken tenders, rolls, salad, and

others, I can’t help but to feel that I’m

some kind of pastry dessert to serve to

doing something for myself in a way.

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Armstrong and Alex Quiñones.” Senior Paige Armstrong founded

Over the past few years, Armstrong has organized a leadership team of

Flagler College Volunteers (FC

nine students as well as hundreds of

Volunteers or FCV for short) in the

volunteers to execute various outreach

spring of 2015. A native of St. Louis,

programs including helping St. Francis

Missouri, the 21-year-old, who

House, Boys & Girls Club of Northeast

graduates this April with a major in

Florida, Big Brothers Big Sisters of St.

sociology and double minor in political

Johns County, SAFE Pet Rescue and

science and criminology, says that she

Haven Horse Ranch.

founded the group because she saw

One extremely popular initiative

an immediate need for a community

that Armstrong brought to Flagler

service organization.

College has been the Reach Out Raise

“It is important for people to have

Up (RORU) Day of Service program, a

the unique opportunity to engage and

countywide service day each semester

integrate into the community through

that has students, staff, faculty, and

direct service opportunities, and

alumni perform direct service for

equally as important for people who

approximately 16 community partners.

have never had a passion

Day of Service Director,

for service to similarly

Alejandro Quiñones, joined

engage,” Armstrong

Flagler College Volunteers back

explains. “I think people

when it was founded and says

helping people is powerful,

that the group has big plans for

and should be a core value

expanding Reach Out Raise Up

of Flagler College. FCV was

(RORU) Day of Service.

my way to further expand that value.”

“To me, giving back is more than just

It seems that students all over campus are lending a helping hand. The Flagler College Department of Athletics has been named one of the finalists for the Division II Award of Excellence as a result of this year’s “Irma’s Impact” initiative where the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) coordinated with outreach groups of students to help those in need in St. Augustine following the hurricane.

putting in a few hours of volunteering. It gives you an opportunity to put yourself in other’s shoes. It allows you to reflect on the privileges you have,” he explains. “It helps you grow as an active citizen and really get to know the community you call home. And it gives you an opportunity to positively impact individuals and your community.”

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From ZERO (‘68) to Heros (16 national titles) BY ROBERT WALDNER

ention Flagler College

meant that we were making a bigger

women’s golf. They have also made

and it’s a good bet that

commitment,” says Dr. William Abare

multiple national tournament

sports aren’t the first

who was the school’s beloved President

appearances across various sports.

thing that jumps to

from 2001 until 2017. “We had to hire a Director of Compliance to make sure

II came the addition of Flagler’s

liberal arts college, the institution

that we were meeting the rules and

inaugural Fastpitch Softball team. In

hasn’t really been known for its

regulations of the NCAA,” he adds.

2008 Flagler College hired Kristen

athletic achievement over the years.

Flagler College entered the Peach Belt

Overton, a graduate of The University

But, if you’ve been paying attention,

Conference in 2009 and has since

of North Florida, to start the program

the school’s steadily competitive rise

won conference titles in volleyball,

and develop a team for 2009, Flagler’s

from its humble beginnings proves

men’s soccer, women’s cross-

first official season in the division.

that dedication and success run passionately through the veins of the Flagler faithful. Flagler’s entrance into the collegiate sports scene began in the 1973-74 academic year; its athletic timeline started with teams in men’s and women’s basketball, men’s cross-country, men’s soccer, slow-pitch softball, men’s and women’s tennis, volleyball, and baseball. Joining the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics in 1977, Flagler won five consecutive national titles in women’s tennis from 1987-1991 and made three consecutive trips to the NAIA men’s basketball national tournament from 2003-2005. Eventually Flagler outgrew the NAIA and transitioned to NCAA 58

With the upgrade to NCAA Division

your mind. Known for being a stellar

Division 2 in 2006. “We were stepping up in competition and moving up to NCAA Division 2

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country, and both men’s and

“That year we had a losing record, but we got stronger. Our first freshman class went to the

National Championship as seniors in

bleachers.” In 1988, Flagler’s President

in 1982. He left in 1984 and returned

2012.” Shortly after Overton joined

Dr.

to Flagler as head coach in 1988. When

William L. Proctor

the Flagler team, Athletic

decided to move the

Director Dave

baseball field to its

he retired at the end of the 201617 season he had spent a total of 31

current location at

years at the institution. For Clark’s last

1655 Old Moultrie

home game on February 18, 2017, the

Road, dedicated as

basketball facility was dedicated as

Drysdale Field in

Clark Family Court. “I’m most proud

2011. “We had a

of my lifetime relationships with my

lot of help,” says Barnett of his involvement in the

players,” says Clark. “I can’t remember if we beat Nova Southeastern in 1990, but I remember the names of all of my players that year,” he adds. Clark started his final season with a 481-362 record and retired as the most successful coach in

Barnett retired in

Flagler

2009 and passed the torch to his

College

successor, Jud Damon. “Dave and

history.

Jud are great leaders. It wasn’t

Now under

just about softball. It was about

the leadership

the growth of the school and the

of current

entire athletics program,” says

Athletic Director

Overton.

Jud Damon,

Crucial to the success of any

Flagler College

higher learning institution is its

continues its

leadership. Dave Barnett has embodied

construction

impressive athletic

that leadership for Flagler College since

of the field. “Understandably, athletics

ascent. “We are

1987. Starting that year as Flagler’s

weren’t a top priority for the school at

a character-based sports program

baseball coach, he took on the dual

the time. We were fortunate to have

focused on being nationally competitive

role of Athletics Director in 1994.

friends in the community willing to

in all of our sports.” says Damon. At

Since retiring from that post, Barnett

help us build.” Now part of The Flagler

the end of 2017, Flagler College’s

continues to coach the baseball team.

Field Complex, with the later additions

student athletes had achieved eight

Prior to the 2018 season, he

of Saints Field for soccer, Flagler

consecutive semesters with a 3.0 or

proudly displayed an overall

Field for softball, and the Flagler

higher grade point average. Dr. Abare

record of 891-716. He is

Field locker Room Facility, the

empasises that, “Flagler has always

the winningest coach in the

complex has undergone major

prioritized balancing academics with

baseball program’s history.

renovations to become what is

athletics.”

“I’ve had the wonderful

now considered to be a world

opportunity to watch this

class facility.

sports program grow,” says

Another of Flagler’s veteran

So look out, all those other collegiate sports standouts (you know who you

Barnett. “In my very first year we

coaches is Bo Clark, who took the helm

are) — the Flagler College Saints are

played on a field with no dugout or

of the basketball team for the first time

marching in.

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erminal illnesses are one

enhance the quality of life for patients

helping with the initiative one day

of life’s painful realities.

who are limited on treatment options

when I was working at the St. Johns

Seeing your loved ones

or whose curative treatment has run

County Council On Aging. That is

battle for their lives can

its course. Susan Ponder-Stansel

when it all started for me.”

often be devastating. The emotional

has been the driving force behind

impact of considering treatment

Community Hospice and Palliative

Palliative Care is thriving and

options, managing pain, making your

Care for the past thirty-three years. As

continues to expand its network of

loved ones comfortable - and then

President and CEO, she has used her

services to those who need them most,

realizing that comfort is the only option

passion for helping others to build a

recently stretching its service area

left - can be overwhelming. Even after

community of equally passionate staff

to an additional 11 counties in North

all is said and done, there are the more

members. “I started as a volunteer

Central Florida. While not everybody

trivial but nonetheless stressful worries

in 1985,” says Ponder-Stansel. “In

fully understands the distinction

of paying bills for treatment, doctors’

1983, when medicare began paying

between hospice care and palliative

visits, and hospital stays.

for hospice, there was a group that

care, Ponder-Stansel explains that,

Community Hospice and Palliative

Today, Community Hospice and

wanted to open a hospice center in

“For a patient to receive hospice

Care has been a cornerstone in the

St. Augustine. At the time the

benefits from medicare, they must

healthcare community since 1979,

only area hospice center was in

have a condition that will limit their

providing care and services for people

Jacksonville. They had a license, but

life to no longer than six months if the

living with terminal illnesses and

not the funds, to support St. Johns

illness runs its course. They also must

their loved ones. Their main goal is to

County. I was approached about

stop curative treatment and receive a

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physical evaluation in which a doctor

from other hospice services,” says

life, Community Hospice and Palliative

must certify that the patient qualifies

Ponder-Stansel, “is that we go into

Care understands that financial stresses

for hospice benefits.”

hospitals. Most hospice services won’t.

are counterproductive to their cause.

We understand that we can really be

Because of this, the organization

are similar to hospice as far as pain

of value to our community by working

will never deny care to anyone over

management and counseling, it does

with our hospitals and be an integral

an inability to pay for services. “Our

have its differences. “Palliative care is

part of the healthcare continuum.” She

mission is to be a compassionate guide

available to patients who do not have a

elaborates, “Five percent of patients

to our patients,” says Ponder-Stansel.

prognosis of less than twelve months.

with terminal illness drives fifty

“Ninety-five percent of our patients

Our staff works alongside primary care

percent of medicare spending in this

receive care in their own home,” she

providers and administers pain and

country. In many cases those patients

adds. As one of the largest independent

symptom care as well as assistance

are getting care that does not improve

hospice services in the US with over

with making important decisions

their quality of life. That is what we

one thousand employees, Community

regarding healthcare planning,” she

want to change.”

Hospice and Palliative Care has on-call

While many aspects of palliative care

explains further. Treating the patient

Community Hospice and Palliative

staff twenty-four hours a day and seven days a week. A testament to Community Hospice and Palliative Care’s mission to support entire families: they also extend services to children through their PedsCare program. Treating children from the prenatal stage all the way to the age of 21, PedsCare staff members offer total, family-centered care. They also utilize music and pet therapy as a way to customize care to each specific child. For families, they offer grief and bereavement counseling as well as parent support groups. As is the case with all non-profit initiatives, Community Hospice and Palliative Care’s passion for helping families does not go without costs and an ever-present need to raise

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funds. Two well-known people in the Care is involved with all hospitals in

community have been huge supporters

Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns

of the organization for a very long

Counties. “We currently have three

time. Steve Chapman, owner of All

freestanding inpatient centers and five

American Air, and his wife Christine

centers located inside hospitals,” says

are the founders of the All American

Ponder-Stansel. In St. Johns County,

Air Charitable Foundation. They have

and family as one single unit of care,

Community Hospice and Palliative Care

played a key role in Community Hospice

Community Hospice and Palliative Care

occupies the Bailey Family Center for

and Palliative Care’s success and growth

provides bereavement services and

Caring at Flagler Hospital. Their St.

in the community. “Christine has been

financial support so that families are

Augustine/St. Johns County Office is

on our advisory board for more than

able to better cope with the stresses

located at 525 State Road 16.

twenty years,” says Ponder-Stansel

associated with seeing a loved one live

With their main goal of helping

adding, “She and Steve have a huge

with and die from, a terminal illness.

patients with terminal and debilitating

heart for this community. They have

“One major aspect where we differ

illness improve and sustain quality of

stepped up and become very involved

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five-hundred square feet of meeting space, offices, and a large resale store. The facility will serve as a community education center and provide counseling services and workshops among other features. “With St. Johns County containing our highest percentage of adult patients we simply needed more space,” says Ponder-Stansel. “We also needed a community campus for education and interaction.” For more information on Community Hospice and Palliative Care’s services visit www.communityhospice.com. in what we are doing. Christine always

Care broke ground on the Stephen R.

gives 100% of herself. She’s one of the

Chapman Family Community Campus.

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Scheduled to open later this year, the

Because of the Chapmans’

Sponsored by Orthopaedic Associates

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“Amp“ing It UP S TA M P E L E VAT E S I T S G A M E STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARK CUBBEDGE

rad Paisley put up the show date, March 10, 2018, several times on the massive TV screen that served as the backdrop to his considerable stage inside the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.

His intent, no doubt, was to create a photo op for the sold-out

crowd. The bigger picture, quite literally, is that this date may well have been the watershed moment that vaulted what is affectionately known as “The Amp” into the playground historically reserved for arena experiences…without attendees having to slog through an arena experience. “Over the last couple of years, our reputation has been out of control,” said Ryan Murphy, general manager of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. “We are one of the major venues when a tour manager is mapping out the plan. They say ‘Let’s talk about the Southeast — we’re going to Atlanta, etc. and when we hit Florida 68

we are going to St. Augustine, Miami and Tampa.’ We are such a small town, yet we are such a major venue.”

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What’s notable is that Paisley’s dates following the show at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre (capacity 4,000) included the KFC YUM! Center in Louisville, Kentucky (17,500), Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee (18,500) and the Verizon Arena in Little Rock, Arkansas (18,000). What Paisley’s team and the St. Augustine Amphitheatre staff did was take the time to figure out how to innovate the open-air space and create a fully-immersive concert experience. “Brad’s management started hearing more and more about St. Augustine and started pushing it,” Murphy said. “We’re so personable and down to earth with the artists. They feel like they can come here and be themselves. “ Country Music Hall of Fame member Charlie Daniels, who played before a capacity crowd the night before Paisley, was very direct in his assessment of the venue. “I haven’t played a show like that in years,” the 81-year-old icon said to Murphy as he came off stage. “One of the greatest shows, cities and venues I have ever played in.”

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That kind of personal endorsement is one that can’t be bought. And it’s the kind of experience that makes artists want to find ways to perform in St. Augustine. The adaptation of Paisley’s arena show to fit the Amphitheatre’s layout was the first of its kind there, and the result set a new gold standard for the experience. “We have come to expect that Ryan Murphy and his team will outdo themselves each year,” said Richard Goldman, president and chief executive officer of the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau. “They have found a way to leverage the attractiveness of St. Augustine as a unique destination with its genuinely welcoming nature toward performers, to create an intimate showplace that quality acts want to play — even if they can’t get the bigger numbers an arena might generate. Sure, it’s a business, but in the Amphitheatre, performers can better connect with audiences and have some fun before and after the show,

ABOVE: THE DAY EVERYTHING CHANGED MAIN: “I GOT A SELFIE WITH BRAD PAISLEY!”

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W E A RE O NE OF T HE M A JO R V E N UE S W H E N A TOUR M A NAG E R IS M APPI NG O U T T HE PLAN . T HE Y S AY ‘ LET’S TA LK A B OUT THE S O U T HE A S T — WE ’ RE G O ING TO ATL A NTA , E T C . AN D W H E N W E HI T FLO R IDA W E ARE G O ING T O ST. AUG U S T INE , MI AMI A ND TAMPA .’ W E A R E SUCH A S M A L L TOWN Y E T W E A R E SUCH A M A JO R V E NU E ..

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and that counts for a lot.” Need evidence beyond Paisley’s triple

with it. He also probably increased her

a child unexpectedly encounters Santa

heart rate when her face appeared on

Claus.

Jumbotron-style monitors that allowed

the massive stage screen and he began

for live, multi-story video feeds of

to joke with her about checking out her

books artists bigger than their

concert goers enjoying the show mixed

apps and shopping habits.

breeches. Stevie Nicks (the voice of

in with pre-recorded pieces? Beyond

And then there was the young boy

It’s no secret the Amphitheatre

Fleetwood Mac) chose to stop in

the brilliantly engineered lighting

sitting stageside who may have had

St. Augustine in 2012 on super-short

display (it shot in from above, beside,

his life transformed that night. Paisley,

notice because legendary crooner Tony

in front of and cross-venue ) for an

much to everyone’s surprise, took the

Bennett recommended the venue to

amazing theatrical layer that added

guitar he had been playing from around

her.

significance to monologue and guitar

his neck, grabbed a Sharpie and signed

solos alike?

the guitar before walking over to the

for us,” Murphy said. It also doesn’t

Then look no further than the

“It’s the No. 1 thing we have going

young fan and giving it to him. Paisley

hurt when the staff takes a hands-on

bisected, semi-circle catwalk stage that

told the star-struck child to learn how

approach to the experience, taking

transformed an ordinary pit into a hive

to play the guitar (and that if he didn’t

artists and their families to the beach,

of intimate activity. Ask the lady who

have a girlfriend now, he would soon).

the Alligator Farm or out for a round

was so close to Paisley with her iPhone

Thanks to the massive video screens

of golf.

that he reached down with one hand,

everyone in the venue had a clear

picked up her phone and took a selfie

picture of what it must look like when

“It is such a small world,” Murphy said of the music business. “Artists

OPENING ACT CHASE BRYANT ROCKS THE CROWD

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know all the venues and

to build despite increased

hears often. “Every time

set the stage for both the

they talk to each other about

competition in the area.

someone makes a suggestion

artists and the venue in

the good times they’ve had,

“We are limited to how we

I have to explain that he can

terms of how the musical

the bad times they’ve had,

can grow and that is a good

play to audiences 10 times

landscape and entertainment

the shady promoters.”

thing,” said Murphy.

our size. And every time

experience can look and feel.

I say that, a Brad Paisley

“I sense a greater pride in

In addition to Nicks,

Murphy said there is never

acts like Robert Plant (the

a shortage of enthusiastic

pops up. It does not matter

the kinds of acts now being

voice of Led Zeppelin),

fans who want to make

how big the artist is, there

drawn to St. Augustine,”

Jack Johnson, and Bob

“recommendations” on

is a good chance we can get

Goldman said. “How great

Dylan have made a point

which acts the Amphitheatre

them.”

the latest show was is

to visit St. Augustine in

should book. Many of the

recent years. And it’s not

bands on that laundry list

could have played much

talk in the kitchen at our

because they have nowhere

are ones who can play to

larger venues in Florida. He

office and I expect that is

else to play. There’s a love

tens of thousands of people

is an artist of that caliber

happening in offices all over

affair in full bloom between

nightly.

and he chose to put his boot

St. Johns County.”

artists and the venue, and the momentum continues

“Jimmy Buffet,” Murphy says is one of the names he

The bottom line is Paisley

frequently the subject of

down in the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. That imprint

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The Right Kind of Medicine MUSIC IS THE CURE

BY RENEE UNSWORTH & BILL KENYON PHOTOS BY MARK CUBBEDGE

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mericana-folk with

year before the band was formed and

comes to genre specifically. Though

influences from bluegrass,

Gabriel was looking for an avenue in

we definitely operate under the folk

old-time and even hints

which he could express his growing

umbrella, I would describe us as lyric-

of classical music,” is how

collection of original songs. His wife

driven, Americana-folk with influences

Gabriel Acevedo describes the sound

Abigail, who had grown up singing and

of bluegrass, old-time, and even hints

of Remedy Tree, a St. Augustine-based

playing guitar with her family, in the

of classical.”

band that performs in venues and

Morse Family Band, started backing

festivals throughout the area. In a few

him up on guitar, and then stand-up

generations of musicians who

short years, the group has attracted a

bass. When the duo added a cellist in

appreciate those who came before

lot of attention with their sound.

2015, Remedy Tree officially came into

them, Gabriel has quite a list of

being.

influences which aren’t heard on pop

Making music together is simple for Acevedo and his wife Abigail, Remedy

When asked to describe Remedy

Like a growing number of younger

or alternative radio stations. “I started

Tree’s original founding members. The

Tree’s musical genre, Gabriel says

writing songs when I was around 11

two had moved to St. Augustine the

the band, “is not very strict when it

years old,” he says. “Back then my

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for inspiration. My current favorites include Mandolin Orange, Town Mountain, and The Steel Drivers.” While Gabriel, or Gabe as he’s know to his friends, writes most of the bands material, Abigail’s sister, Leah Lynn, is also a prolific lyricist. She and Gabe have co-written several songs that have made their way into the Remedy Tree repertoire. Of the songwriting process, Gabriel inspirations were very bluegrass driven — Bill

says, “It’s hard to pinpoint when it’s going to happen. I’ve written songs in

Monroe, Ralph Stanley, Dailey and

the middle of a busy kitchen, singing

Vincent and Kenny and Amanda Smith

to myself in my head. Lots of times

were some of my early musical heroes.

I’ll come up with an idea and write it

INSET:

As I started writing more, I took to the

down, then sit down later and finish

A TALE OF THREE: REMEDY TREE’S

indie-folk movement with artists such

the thought. That being said, I think

as Peter Bradley Adams, Matthew

the best of my inspiration happens

and the Atlas, Mumford and Sons.

when I’m in my studio alone in perfect

Today I still pull from everywhere

silence, just me and my thoughts.”

CDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONLINE OR AT THE BAND’S LIVE SHOWS.

The band has one EP, “A Tale of

amazing campsites. Our tour spanned

responsibility, really. Even if we

Three” which was released in 2016

nine days, and we played small venues

play an empty bar, if there’s one person

and two more planned for 2018. One

throughout Georgia, North Caroline,

that enjoyed and listened, and was

is scheduled for release this spring,

and Tennessee, including the North

touched in a positive way, that makes

with the other coming out by the end

Georgia Folk Festival in Athens,

it all worth it. We are greatly blessed to

of 2018.

Georgia, The Cave, in Chapel Hill North

have that opportunity.”

In addition to performing locally,

Carolina, and the Blue Plate Special,

For more information on Remedy

Remedy Tree recently completed a fall

in Knoxville Tennessee. We hope to be

Tree, see their website at

2017 tour throughout the Southeastern

doing it again soon.”

www.remedytreemusic.com

states. “That was the highlight of our

According to Acevedo, “I think

year,” Gabriel exclaims. “We decided

performing is the platform that music

to step across state lines, and wet our

gives us (and artists) to impact the

feet a little, in the southeastern United

world, it is the biggest thing we

States. Our tour was all self-booked

have. It’s a

and we mostly camped along the way. We found some

“

I T ’ S HA RD T O PI N PO I N T WH E N I T’S G OING T O HA P PE N . I ’ VE WR I TTE N SON G S IN T H E MI DDL E O F A B U S Y KI TCHE N, S ING ING TO M Y S E L F I N M Y HE AD. L O T S O F T IM E S I ’ L L C O M E U P WI TH A N ID E A A ND W R I TE I T D O W N , THEN S IT D OW N L ATE R A N D F I N I S H T H E T H O U G H T. .

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WHAT’S GOIN’ DOWN IN THE TOWN....

APRIL

birding and outdoor photography. The

than ever before. 505 Guana River

2018 Birding & Photo Fest will feature

Road, Ponte Vedra Beach,

APRIL 18-22 FLORIDA’S BIRDING & PHOTO FEST

the return of festival favorites, world-

(904)209-4422,

class photographers along with new

www.floridasbirdingandphotofest.com

Florida’s Historic Coast is spreading its

professionals and instructors who will

wings to present another great year of

offer technical training opportunities and more birding in-field programs

APRIL 20 RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER IN CONCERT The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall is pleased to welcome the return of

APRIL 21

ANNUAL

HAMMOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL

country and bluegrass music legend Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder to Ponte Vedra Beach. By age 21, Skaggs was already considered a recognized master of one of America’s most demanding art forms. Skaggs counts the current configuration of Kentucky

Doors open at noon, and festivities kick off at 1:00pm with an outstanding

Thunder among the best group of

new line-up of live musicians for an entire day of rock & blues! Tickets

musicians in which he has ever

are only $10.00 and can be purchased at the door on the day of the event

worked. The doors open at 7pm and the

or online now. ***Online ticket purchases include a small service fee. The

show is at 8pm. 1050 A1A NorthPonte

Hammock Music Fest is located on the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway

Vedra Beach, www.pvconcerthall.com •

at Bing’s Landing in Palm Coast, FL. The festivities include live music by

www.rickyskaggs.com

an incredible group of musicians, award-winning food made available by

Captain’s BBQ, beverages, and more. The 2018 Hammock Music Fest lineup

APRIL 20-21 VILANO FEST

is better than ever including

The Vilano Fest is an annual festival

Little Mike & the Tornadoes,

that celebrates the history, future and

The Cuchetti Collective, Rob

individuality of the community where

Ellis Peck & Friends and

all people feel welcome. The event

Horse Cave Trio. Get ready

consists of a weekend of activities,

for an entire day of stellar

including a Sea Turtle Soiree from 6-10

music, sun and fun! Come on

p.m. at the Vilano Beach Pier, Tour

out and show your support

of Homes from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the

for our young,

Vilano Beach Nature Board Walk and

local musicians!

Poplar Avenue, and Music Fest from

www.hammockmusicfest.org

noon-8 p.m. at the Vilano Beach Town

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REGULAR ROTATION TUESDAYS

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

Trivia!!! Night at Ancient City Brewing

St. Augustine Farmer’s Market at the

Company, 3420 Agricultural Center Dr.

Amphitheater (Saturday) 9 a.m -12 p.m.

7:30-10:30 PM ancientcitybrewing.com

St. Augustine Flea Market 9-4 p.m.

THURSDAYS

SUNDAYS

Open Mic Night

Salt Air Farmer’s Market 10-2 p.m.

Tradewinds Lounge 5-9 p.m.

101 Tolstoy Ln., Marineland

Center and Poplar Avenue featuring a and crafts vendors with entertainment

APRIL 26-27 THE MURRAY BROTHERS CADDYSHACK CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

for all ages. Vilano Road,

Brian Doyle Murray, author of the

St. Augustine, (904)827-7411,

classic golf comedy, Caddyshack,

www.vilanofest.com

along with five of his brothers

culinary student competition and arts

present this annual golf tournament.

APRIL 21 PUPS AND SUPS SURFING COMPETITION

Played at the King & Bear/Slammer

Hosted by K9s for Warriors, Surf

Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, this is

Station and Guy Harvey Outpost

an event that combines parties, golf,

Resort, this dog surfing contest takes

concerts and fun. Visit the website for

place on St. Augustine Beach at

registration, schedules and more. 500

8:30 a.m. Check in starts at 8 a.m.

S. Legacy Trail, St. Augustine,

Registration per “pawticipant” is $40

(904)940-8000

and is available at the Surf Station

www.murraybrosgolf.com

wear a life vest while in the water. All

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proceeds benefit K9s for Warriors. 860

Presented by the Junior Service

A1A Beach Blvd, (904)471-2555,

League of St. Augustine in partnership with tag! Children’s

APRIL 21-22 EPIC CELEBRATION OF SPRING ANNUAL FLOWER & GARDEN EXPO

Museum of St. Augustine, this

Growers, educational seminars,

to explore many different types of

nurseries and artisans from around

vehicles, including trucks, buses,

the state offer gardeners everything

tractors, boats and a helicopter. The

they need to make spring bloom.

event takes place at the St. Augustine

Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 10

Outlets from 10am-3pm. 500 Outlet

a.m.-3 p.m. at the St. Johns County

Mall Blvd, (904)826-1311,

Agricultural Center. 3125 Agricultural

www.jslofstaugustine.org

www.epicbh.org

AUG UST 2016

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& Squire courses at the World Golf

or online. All dog participants must

Center Drive, (904)829-3295,

DON’T MISS AN ISSUE!

event offers youth the opportunity

DIVE IN! BELOW THE SURFACE OF NORTH FLORIDA’S NATURAL SPRINGS

LIVING SALTY

A TALE OF TURTLES

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at the Colonial Quarter featuring more

ROMANZA

FESTIVALE OF THE ARTS The Romanza Festivale of the Arts is a celebration of art and music in Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Most Romantic City, featuring more than 60 events and exhibits by dozens of organizations. Daily events include music and dance performances, concerts, art shows, dramatic productions and much more at locations throughout the city. Many events are FREE and admission is required for the others. Go to www.romanzafestivale.com for more details.

than 50 acts on four stages with youth activities, storytelling and much more. Headliners include Peter Rowan and Verlon Thompson. 33 St. George St. St. Augustine, (904)794-4163, www.gamblerogersfest.org

MAY 4 FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK From 5 - 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month, the Art Galleries of St. Augustine feature new exhibits, refreshments and live music at more than 20 galleries. The event is held rain or shine inside the member galleries and is a free, self-guided walking tour (tour maps available at participating galleries). Plus, FREE Art Walk Trolleys and Trains provided by St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys, provide free transportation throughout downtown for the art walk. Historic Area, St. Augustine www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com

MAY 4 FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK RECITAL The music department of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine presents the First Friday Art Walk Recital featuring Shannon McKay, cathedral organist. The performance begins at 6pm. There will be a free-will offering. 38 Cathedral PlaceSt. Augustine. www.thefirstparish.org

APRIL 28 ROSCOLUSA SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL

A portion of the proceeds benefit The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund. Village Lake

MAY 4 LITTLE BIG TOWN IN CONCERT

At this festival, songwriters from

Dr.Ponte Vedra Beach, www.roscolusa.

The St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Nashville perform and share the stories

com

proudly presents Grammy award-

behind their songs. Enjoy an evening of

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popular music. Plus, there will be local food trucks and vendors. The event

Little Big Town and their The Breakers Tour featuring Kacey Musgraves and Midland. Little Big Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s landmark

is from 5-10 p.m., and gates open at 4

MAY 4-6 23RD ANNUAL GAMBLE ROGERS MUSIC FESTIVAL

p.m. at Nocatee. General admission is

The Gamble Rogers Music Festival will

their chart-topping album The Breaker

free. VIP tickets are available for $100.

take place in downtown St. Augustine

(released February 24, 2017) which

will also have a Kids Corner. The show 84

winning County music vocal group

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year to date includes the release of

debuted No. 1 on the Billboard

MAY 8-13 THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP

Country Albums Chart and Top

Golf’s greatest players compete

5 on the Billboard 200 All Genre

at TPC Sawgrass, the home of

chart. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the

THE PLAYERS Championship in

performance is at 7:30 pm. www.

Ponte Vedra Beach. THE PLAYERS

staugamphitheatre.com

Championship features one of the most sought-after titles in

MAY 4 ST. AUGUSTINE’S ROMANZA FESTIVALE OF THE ARTS

professional golf. 110 Championship

This arts and culture festival is

www.theplayers.com

WayPonte Vedra Beach

presented by the St. Augustine and St. Johns County community. Cultural

MAY 9-13 RIVER CITY PLAYERS

organizations and businesses come

River City Players spring production

together once a year to showcase

of Agatha Christie’s And Then

the community’s talents. More than

There Were None runs May 9-13th

100 events take place throughout

at the Scarlett-Hill Theater inside

the festival dates, including dance

of the Larimer Arts Center at 216

performances, concerts, art shows and

Reid Street in Downtown Palatka.

productions. www.romanzafestivale.

Four evening performances and two

com

matinees. Tickets at www.rivercityplayerspalatka.org.

MAY 5 16TH ANNUAL CAR & TRUCK SHOW The St. Augustine Cruisers 16th

MAY 10 MARSH WALK

Annual Car & Truck Show will be

Explore the Anastasia Marsh Trail

held at the Florida School for the

at Anastasia State Park with a park

Deaf and the Blind. Open to all makes

ranger and learn about the importance

and models, registration is $25-$20.

of estuarine systems that surround

Admission is free for spectators.

the inshore sides of barrier islands

Also, food, music and entertainment

from 10-11 a.m. Hikers will travel

will be available throughout the day.

through the maritime hammock and

Registration for the show is from

tidal salt marsh while discovering the

8-11am, and the awards ceremony

plant and animal life found in these

begins at 3pm. 209 North San Marco

natural communities. Suggested items

Avenue, www.staugustinecruisers.com

to bring are binoculars, comfortable walking shoes, a camera, drinking

MAY 5 CHANGE OF FLAGS CEREMONIES

water, bug spray and sunscreen. Meet

In commemoration of the many flags

in front of the ranger station.

that have flown over St. Augustine

300 Anastasia Park Road,

for more than 450 years, join park

St. Augustine, www.floridastateparks.

staff, volunteers and the St. Augustine

org/park/Anastasia

Garrison for a changing of the flag Marcos. The 1763 transfer from

MAY 10 AN EVENING WITH JOE BONAMASSA

Spanish control to British rule will be

The St. Augustine Amphitheatre

commemorated. Special event times

welcomes guitarist Joe Bonamassa to

are 11am and 2 pm. 1 South Castillo

the stage. Doors open at 6:30

ceremony at the Castillo de San

April 20-May 13

BAD JEWS COMEDY

A fierce, biting comedy about family, faith and what you choose to believe when you’re chosen. RESERVATIONS limelight-theatre.org

904-825-1164 SHOWTIMES 7:30 p.m. Thurs-Sat 2 p.m. Sunday

SUMMER

THEATRE CAMPS! limelight-theatre.org 11 Old Mission Ave. uptown St. Augustine FREE parking

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for just $5 (or five shots for $10). Enjoy

COME BACK TO THE FIVE & DIME

the broadcast of the final round of THE PLAYERS Championship, which will be showing throughout the museum on

JIMMY DEAN, JIMMY DEAN

Mother’s Day. One World Golf PlaceSt. Augustine, 904-940-4123, http://www. worldgolfhalloffame.org

MAY 13 MASTERWORKS CONCERT Join the St. Augustine Community Chorus at Ancient City Baptist Church

In a small town dime store in West Texas, the “Disciples of James Dean”

for a delightful opportunity to enjoy

gather for their 20th reunion. Now middle-aged women, they were

some classical choral repertoire.

teenagers when Dean filmed Giant two decades ago in nearby Marfa.

The performance is at 3 p.m. Visit

One of them, an extra

the website for ticket information.

in the film, has a child

27 Sevilla St., St. Augustine

whom she says was

staugustinecommunitychorus.org

conceived with Dean during the shoot. On

MAY 16 BUCKETHEAD IN CONCERT

stage June 1-24 at

The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall proudly

Limelight Theatre,

announces that mysterious, mask-

11 Old Mission

wearing electric guitar phenomenon

Ave., uptown St.

Buckethead will return to play.

Augustine. Sponsored

Buckethead is a virtuoso guitarist and

by All American Air

multi-instrumentalist who performs

Charitable Foundation.

within many genres of music. The

Get tickets at

doors open at 7pm. 1050 A1A

limelight-theatre.com

NorthPonte Vedra Beach

or call 904-825-1164

www.pvconcerthall.com, www.bucketheadland.com

MAY 18-19 RIDING INTO HISTORY Anastasia Watersports staff will

One of America’s premier motorcycle

8pm. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine,

provide illuminating details about the

events, returns to World Golf Village

www.staugamphitheatre.com •

ecosystem and the myriad wildlife that

in St. Augustine. On Friday, there

www.jbonamassa.com

inhabit it. 850 Anastasia Park RoadSt.

will be a motorcycle ride and dinner.

Augustine. www.floridastateparks.org/

On Saturday, there will be hundreds

park/Anastasia

of classic American motorcycles

p.m., and the performance begins at

MAY 12 DOLPHIN PADDLE ON SALT RUN

to view along the Village’s Walk of

Join Anastasia Watersports and

Champions plus vendors, exhibitors and

fun-filled interpretive paddle of Salt

MAY 13 MOTHER’S DAY AT THE HALL OF FAME

Run at Anastasia State Park from 5:30-

Celebrate Mom with free admission

Golf Place, St. Augustine, 904-677-

7:30 p.m. The park’s estuarine tidal

for the family at the World Golf Hall

9452, www.ridingintohistory.org

marsh is teeming with plant and animal

of Fame & Museum. Complimentary

life - hop into a kayak, paddle onto Salt

admission also includes a round on the

Run, and keep an eye for birds, turtles,

18-hole natural grass putting green.

MAY 16 CHAD PRATHER STAR SPANGLED BANTER COMEDY TOUR

manatees and especially dolphins.

Take two shots on the Challenge Hole

Making his debut at the Ponte Vedra

Marineland Dolphin Adventure for a

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entertainment will be onsite. 1 World

Concert Hall, comedian, armchair

entertainment and activities. 1340

Night Market will also feature live

philosopher, entertainer and

A1A South, St. Augustine, www.

entertainment and activities.

observational humorist Chad Prather

staugamphitheatre.com

1340 A1A South, St. Augustine,

will bring his Star Spangled Banter

www.staugamphitheatre.com

Prather will deliver his comedic outlook

MAY 22 NIGHT MARKET AT THE ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE

on life, family and current events. The

The Night Market, taking place the

MAY 24 ST. AUGUSTINE ORCHESTRA CONCERT

doors open at 7pm, and the show is at

fourth Tuesday of each month at the St.

The concert performed by the St.

8pm. (904)209-0367

Augustine Amphitheatre from 6-9 p.m.,

Augustine Orchestra will be held at the

www.pvconcerthall.com

meets the demand for locally made

Lightner Museum. Visit the website

goods and gifts. The Night Market will

for ticket information and performance

MAY 19 5 FOR THE 50 5K RUN/WALK

host up to 90 vendors specializing

times. 75 King StreetSt. Augustine,

This race supports the 50 million

in handmade crafts and goods. The

www.staugustineorchestra.org

Comedy Tour to the stage. At the show,

Americans suffering from the autoimmune disease Lupus. It begins at 8 a.m. at the University of St. Augustine. Each participant will receive a t-shirt, water and snacks. Registration ranges from $30-$20. 1 University Blvd.St. Augustine, www.racesmith.com

MAY 19 STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF COPPERHEAD ROAD TOUR The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall announces the return of venerable roots rocker Steve Earle and his band

JUNE 21-23, 28-30 ST. AUGUSTINE

MUSIC FESTIVAL The largest, free classical music festival in the U.S., the St. Augustine Musical Festival includes six evenings of world-class music in the Cathedral Basilica, 38 Cathedral Place, downtown St. Augustine. See more details at www.StAugustineMusicFestival.org

The Dukes. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the iconic album Copperhead Road, Steve Earle and The Dukes will perform the album in its entirety along with songs from Earleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new album, So You Wanna Be an Outlaw. 1050 A1A NorthPonte Vedra Beach, (904)209-0367, www.pvconcerthall.com

MAY 22 NIGHT MARKET AT THE ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE The Night Market, taking place the fourth Tuesday of each month at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre from 6-9 p.m., meets the demand for locally made goods and gifts. The Night Market will 87

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MAY 24 GREAT CHEFS OF ST. AUGUSTINE

UptownStAugustine

of the St. Augustine Light Station.

Enjoy this culinary competition beginning at 6 p.m. at the River House

MAY 26 CHANGING OF THE GUARD

Visit the website for start times and to

where Team Mainland competes

At 6pm, see history come to life when

purchase tickets. 81 Lighthouse Ave,

with Team Island. Each team is

18th century Spanish soldiers march

St. Augustine, (904)829-0745, www.

comprised of multiple St. Augustine

down St. Augustine’s St. George

staugustinelighthouse.org

restaurants. All proceeds from the

Street from the Colonial Quarter to the

event benefit Catholic Charities - St.

Governor’s House Cultural Center &

MAY 31 CONCERT IN THE PLAZA

Augustine Regional Office. 179 Marine

Museum where they perform authentic

Enjoy the summer season’s Concert

St.St. Augustine, (904)389-3622,

military drills before firing an exciting

in the Plaza. From 7-9 p.m. every

www.904tix.com/events/great-chefs-of-

volley of musketry. The event features

Thursday night through August 30,

st-augustine

the St. Augustine Garrison. 48 King St.,

enjoy a live free concert under the oak

St. Augustine, (904)834-1540,

trees in St. Augustine’s Plaza de la

MAY 26 REMEMBERING SPANISH FALLEN SOLDIERS

www.hfm.club/garrison/cog/

Constitución. Bring a chair or blanket

Castillo de San Marcos will host a one-hour special event, commencing

MAY 27 MUSIC IN THE BOX FEATURING CLAIRE VANDIVER

at 9:30a., to commemorate those

On the last Sunday of the month at the

Spanish soldiers who fell in defense

Limelight Theatre, enjoy live acoustic

of the Castillo and the colony of St.

music by some of the area’s best

Augustine during the British siege

up-and-coming bands and musicians

JUNE 2 DRAKE’S RAID

of 1740. This commemorative event

from 6-8 p.m. on stage in the Koger-

The English corsair, Sir Francis Drake,

coincides with our nation’s Memorial

Gamache Studio Theatre. Admission

and his raiders return to St. Augustine

Day holiday, remembering the people

is $5. Refreshments available for

for an authentic re-creation of the 1586

who made the ultimate sacrifice while

purchase. (904)825-1164,

sack of the city. Join Drake and his

serving in the United States’ Armed

www.limelight-theatre.org

raiders from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for the 16th

for seating. Visit the website for the performance schedule. www.citystaug. com/concerts

JUNE

century-style military encampment at

Forces. A military salute in the form of

the Fountain of Youth Park located at 11

the wreaths will highlight this event. 1

MAY 27 AN EVENING WITH DAVID CROSBY & FRIENDS

South Castillo DriveSt. Augustine,

The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall proudly

sacking and burning of the town will

904-829-6506, www.nps.gov/casa

announces the return of legendary

be at 7 p.m. in the old city, beginning

singer-songwriter David Crosby. Crosby

at the City Gate on Orange Avenue and

MAY 26 UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT

will be touring in support of his new

ending in the Plaza de la Constitución.

Uptown Saturday Night is the perfect

album Sky Trails and joining him on

www.hfm.club/events/annual/drakesraid

event for fashionistas, art lovers and

the road will be James Raymon, Mai

antique shoppers from 5-8 p.m. on

Agan, Steve DiStanislao, Jeff Pevar

the last Saturday of each month.

and Michelle Willis. The doors open at

JUNE 2 BARREL RACING AT ST. JOHNS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

Uptown Saturday Night takes place

6:30pm, and the show is at 7:30pm.

Saddle up and head over to the

year-round and combines a festive

904-209-0367, www.pvconcerthall.com

St. Johns County Fairgrounds for

musket and cannon firing and laying of

Magnolia Ave. The re-enactment of the

monthly barrel, pole and other timed

party atmosphere with hospitality and

speed horse events. The event is

St. Augustine’s San Marco Avenue,

MAY 29 SUNSET/MOONRISE AT ST. AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE

concentrated between Ripley’s Museum

Enjoy the sunset and moonrise from

Awards will be presented for each age

and the Mission Nombre de Dios.

the top of the Lighthouse. The $30

group in each event. The races

Many participating shops also serve

admission includes a champagne toast,

begin at 2 p.m. 5840 S.R. 207,

refreshments. San Marco AvenueSt.

provided by San Sebastian Winery,

Elkton FL, (904)588-8017,

Augustine, www.facebook.com/

hors d’oeuvres from The Reef and an

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t may not have the prestige and international fame of the “green jacket” at The Masters, but a coat of a

different color makes a major impact on thousands of lives each year via their efforts and involvement with THE PLAYERS Championship. A dedicated volunteer organization called the Red Coats (because of the striking signature coats the members wear) made up of 44 individuals with a prerequisite of having served one year as chair of THE PLAYERS, works tirelessly to better the community in which they live. Their two primary missions: to raise as much money for local charities as possible and to make THE PLAYERS volunteers the best on the PGA TOUR. This year, the Red Coats and their team of close to 2,000 volunteers will be carrying out that mission again when the PLAYERS rolls around May 8th thru 12th at TPC Sawgrass. The tradition of the Red Coats in Northeast Florida started a few years after former Florida Times Union publisher Robert Fagan brought professional golf back to the area with the Greater Jacksonville Open. By 1975, all past chairpersons made a red coat part of their required wardrobe during the tournament. It wasn’t just the coat that caught the eye of former PGA TOUR Commissioner Deane Beman, but the volunteer base 93

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put together. It all fit well into what he was envisioning — one of the biggest golf tournaments in the world on one of the biggest golf stages in the world. Former PLAYERS chairman Jack

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BY D O I N G S O, TH E PG A T O U R G UAR A N TE E D $100, 000 F OR C H A R I TY, WH I C H WA S M O R E T H A N H A D E VE R B E E N RA IS E D AT TH AT TI M E . I N 1 9 7 7 , IT C AM E TO S AW G R A S S A ND T H E R E S T I S H I S TO R Y.

Garnett remembers how impressed

“He asked, ‘Will you merge your

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is history.” Fast forward to today — The PLAYERS raised over $8.7 million in 2017 for over 300 charities, eclipsing the $90 million mark since 1977. “I will never forget my first pass to the PLAYERS,” said Garnett. “I

Beman was with the volunteer base at

tournament with us?’” Garnett

went out on Saturday and came back

the Greater Jacksonville Open and the

remembers. “By doing so, the PGA

the next week and told my old boss,

early days of THE PLAYERS. “He wanted

TOUR guaranteed $100,000 for

Bob Olson, I wanted to get involved.

to partner and merge the tournament

charity, which was more than had ever

Eventually I did. I was a volunteer for

with us by bringing it home and

been raised at that time. In 1977,

16 years and then became chairman

building a course here,” said Garnett.

it came to Sawgrass and the rest

in 2002. It’s a labor of love. The Red

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Coats are special people that just give up hours upon hours of their time and effort. It is truly an honor to be a Red Coat.” Whether it’s the annual fall Red Coat Ride of delivering checks to designated charities or announcing another “DREAMS COME TRUE” experience, Garnett, in his 31st year as a volunteer, is enjoying his current role as a two-year captain in the Red Coats. Ann Nimnicht, who enters her 53rd year as a volunteer, admits that the Red Coat Ride is among her favorite days of the year. “That is a special day,” she says, “A lot of people in town need a lot of help. We’ve broken into groups and hit even more charities in recent years.” “I volunteered the first couple of years in transportation,” said Nimnicht, whose family business helped supply the automobiles in those early days of the Greater Jacksonville Open. “I got to pick up

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Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, and that hooked me. I loved being out there with the golfers.” Nimicht earned her Red Coat after chairing the 1997 PLAYERS. She spent a number of years on the walking scorers committee and now serves as a member of the office committee. She can also be found at the Patriots Outpost greeting members of the military. When the Outpost, which provides free access and hospitality at THE PLAYERS to active and retired members of the military, was in need of a sponsor a couple of years ago, members of the Red Coats stepped up and personally guaranteed a commitment of $50,000 annually for three years as title sponsor. 95

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OUR VO LU NT E E R S H E L P E D T H E TOU R NA ME NT GI VE BACK $8 .7 MIL L IO N TO L O C A L CHARI TIE S IN NO RT H E A S T FLORI DA . T HAT E QUATE S TO $ 4,500 P E R VO LU NT E E R . . . The Red Coats also have established scholarship endowments at Florida

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the PGA TOUR and the state of Florida matching funds program.

This year, a fundraising goal of $10

Florida. That equates to $4,500 per volunteer. I have been involved in many charitable groups, but THE PLAYERS makes the most impact to the community by far. To be part of the volunteer force and to be given the honor to lead is a great accomplishment for me. The Red Coats

represent some of the best leaders in associated with this group.”

North Florida that have grown to over

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to local charities in Northeast

our community and I am honored to be

and 2018 PLAYERS chairman Damon

personal contributions, and help from

tournament give back $8.7 million

setting the stage for what could be a

State College and the University of $1 million each – much of it through

world. Our volunteers helped the

million may not be too far-fetched, record-setting year for the Red Coats

the best-run tournament in the

“It is an honor to support our 2,000 volunteers to help make THE PLAYERS

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BEACHCOMBER Smell the salt air as you sit inside or outside at St. Augustine’s favorite beach side restaurant and bar located Where ‘A’ Street meets the Ocean. Guests can sit and enjoy the beach atmosphere for lunch or dinner daily daily. A local favorite, the Beachcomber offers a full menu including tacos, burgers, wings, chowders, salads, fish, and seafood with chef inspired daily lunch and dinner specials. We’ve recently added some fresh new menu items to complement the classic Beachcomber favorites Enjoy Happy Hour from 3-6 pm with a large selection of draft and bottled beers including an ever evolving craft beer selection. Truly one of St. Augustine Beaches’ favorite landmarks for great food created from all fresh ingredients. The Beachcomber is located on A Street, directly on the beach. Bring your entire family and pets…they are always welcome here! Come check out the changes…”Have you been to the Beachcomber lately?”

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SUNSET GRILLE Sunset Grille opened for business in 1990 on the “original A1A strip” and became a place for both St. Augustine locals and tourists alike to kick back and enjoy a Key West style atmosphere, a warm sea breeze and a wide selection of delicious food with a unique twist. Proud of our numerous culinary awards received over the past two decades of operation, the Sunset Grille is the most award winning restaurant in St. Augustine. Guests can choose from three different seating areas including our inside dining area and a second floor outdoor deck. Feel the ocean breeze from the upper deck while indulging in one of the many incredible seafood dishes including shrimp, crab, scallops and fresh locally sourced fish or one of our hand cut steaks, tasty pasta dishes, sandwiches and crisp salads. Start your meal by choosing from a wide selection of appetizers and finish with a decadent homemade dessert like Peanut Butter Pie, Key Lime Pie or the Ultimate S’mores Brownie. Sunset Grille offers full bar service, an enjoyable wine list and a creative list of original cocktails. Open for lunch, dinner or a late night bite seven days a week from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm so come in and see why Trip Advisor users have ranked Sunset Grille with the most 5 star ratings in Northeast Florida!

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L O CAL F L AVO R: M ILL T O P TAVE R N

What’s old is new again. A landmark rebuilt

he words “The Mill Top” seem to have a life of their own as they float off the tongues of locals who speak adoringly about one of St. Augustine’s most treasured taverns. Since 2016, the

community has felt the absence of the Mill Top - and it’s iconic waterwheel - from the St. George Streetscape. The Mill Top Tavern and Listening Room opened at 19 St. George Street in 1971. Over the last four decades it’s charm and impeccable acoustics have decorated its reputation as one of St. Augustine’s best music venues. Legend has it that the tavern’s sonic clarity was a product of walls made of Pecky Cypress, a rare lumber formed by a fungus that leaves

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long, narrow cavities in the wood and reveals unique patterns in the finished product. “We focus on promoting original talent. You can go

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anywhere and hear Lynyrd Skynyrd. We

twist that

thrive on originality,” says Ken Kale, a

was about to

twenty-year employee who now serves

occur. “We

as The Mill Top’s General Manager and

initially

ownership partner, adding emphatically

closed due

that, “…when a musician performs

to termite

here, the television sound is turned off.

and weather damage in the front room

We close on Super Bowl Sunday, simply

that was built in the 1970s,” says

because we are not a sports bar.”

Kale. “But, during demolition, it was

In February of 2016, when The Mill

discovered that the foundation was

Top closed to address serious structural

completely compromised and that the

concerns, a hole was left in the

back of the house, built in 1881, would

tightly-knit downtown business scene.

have to come down as well. It was

However, nobody imagined the plot

heartbreaking.” There was no choice

other than to demolish and rebuild. “Because the back of the house was a historical structure we had to get permission from the historical society to take it down,” he explains. “Our customers were upset but what none of us realized, all those nights when we had a packed house, was just how unsafe the building was. I was

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genuinely shocked when I reviewed

that have gone up since we were last

the findings. There’s been this inside

open. However, we are gaining outdoor

walls? They’ve been repurposed and

joke amongst ourselves that the only

seating on St. George Street as well as

will make up the new bar and stage.

reason the building was still standing

a new courtyard between the building

“I’ve been in the business for 30

was because the termites were holding

and Orange Street that will also have

years and worked at some very upscale

hands,” Ken says in jest.

seating. We’ve definitely gained a lot

bars. The Mill Top is hands down the

more than we’ve lost.”

most unique place I’ve ever worked,”

Due in large part to the red tape associated with demolishing and

Remember those Pecky Cypress

If more seating and the sole fact that

says Kale. Showcasing salvaged

rebuilding on a historical site, the

the Mill Top is reopening aren’t enough

paraphernalia from the original

projected timeline was originally

to get excited about, their new, and

structure, The Mill Top Tavern will

estimated at one year. That timeline

first-ever, full kitchen are sure to put

be blazing a fresh trail while paying

doubled due to archaeological digs

you over the edge. With some old staff

homage to its celebrated history. For

and historical unearthings such as old

members coming back and a wave of

more information and updates on The

relics, trinkets, ancient cookware, and

new talent coming in, The Mill Top is

Mill Top’s new and improved digs, visit

most notably, an ancient well. “We can

on track to reclaim its standing as one

www.milltoptavern.com or call

finally see daylight,” says Kale.

of St. Augustine’s best entertainment

(904)829-2329.

He concedes “We’ve lost some of our bayfront view due to new buildings

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venues. “We’re getting the band back together,” says Kale excitedly.

CONRADS STEAKHOUSE Conrad’s Steak House is known for outstanding service and generous portions, along with keeping a Spanish flair in Conrad’s cooking. Offering chicken, seafood, pastas and salads this “gem” of a restaurant is a “FEAST OF QUALITY & TASTE”.The best Paella on the East Coast! Order one day in advance for Conrad’s famous Paella.

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offers traditional Louisiana favorites like Jambalaya, Etoufée, Gumbo, Shrimp Creole and Red Beans & Rice. We’ve taken the best of Cajun, Creole and Southern flavors infused with a current day twist to create some of our most popular dishes like Shrimp and Scallop Orleans, Salmon Rockefeller, and French Quarter Pork Tenderloin to name a few. With a great selection of seafood, chicken, beef, pork along with burgers, po’boys, salads and much more; Harry’s menu is sure to have something for everyone. Dine in our courtyard and enjoy live music and the best atmosphere St. Augustine has to offer. Open Sun-Thurs 11-10 and Fri-Sat 11-11

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THE SOUTH BEACH GRILL Relax and enjoy the spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean from both the upstairs dining room or the expansive covered deck directly on the ocean in Crescent Beach. Widely known as THE place to go for locally sourced fresh fish, seafood and produce with all sauces and dressings made from scratch. Open 7 days a week at 11 am. Full bar, air conditioned and kid friendly.

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NORTH of The Plaza 1. TRIPP HARRISON GALLERY & STUDIO: 22 CATHEDRAL PLACE 2. AMISTAD: 88 CHARLOTTE ST. 3. METALARTZ: 58 HYPOLITA ST. 4. THE STARVING ARTIST: 28 CUNA ST. 5. #7 ROHDE AVENUE GALLERY: 7 ROHDE AVE. 6. HIGH TIDE GALLERY: 76B SAN MARCO AVE.

SOUTH of The Plaza 7. PHILLIP ANTHONY SIGNATURE GALLERY: 9 KING ST. 8. PLUM GALLERY: 10 AVILES ST. 9. DAUPHIN FINE ART GLASS: 9 AVILES ST. 10. AMIRO ART & FOUND: 9C AVILES ST. 11. GEORGIA NICK GALLERY: 11A AVILES ST 12. AVILES STREET GALLERY: 11C AVILES ST. 13. JOEL BAGNAL GOLDSMITH: 11C AVILES ST. 14. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION: 22 MARINE ST. 15. PASTA GALLERY: 214 CHARLOTTE ST. 16. LOST ART GALLERY: 210 ST. GEORGE ST. #C-1 17. SEA SPIRITS GALLERY & GIFTS: 210 ST. GEORGE ST #C-2 18. CUTTER & CUTTER FINE ART: 25 KING ST. 19. GRAND BOHEMIAN: 49 KING ST.

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WEST of The Plaza 20. LIGHTNER MUSEUM: 75 KING STREET 21. CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM: 48 SEVILLA STREET 22. BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY: 137A KING STREET

The ART GALLLERIES of St. Augustine is an association of the many diverse and eclectic art galleries located in the nation’s oldest city. From local artist-owned businesses to elegant exhibition halls and museums, these galleries offer outstanding collections of local, regional, national and international artists.

EAST of The Plaza 23. HUBLEY GALLERY AND ST. AUGUSTINE FRAMING: 804 ANASTASIA BLVD. 24. SIMPLE GESTURES: 4 WHITE ST. E. & ANASTASIA BLVD. 25. THE ART STUDIO OF ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH: 370-A A1A BEACH BLVD.

FIRST FRIDAY 5-9 PM On the first Friday of each month the galleries offer new art exhibits and lively receptions to the public. Start your FREE self-guided tour at any of the Art Galleries, most within walking distance of each other. Hop aboard the FREE Art Walk trolley that runs throughout downtown. For more info, visit us www.ArtGalleriesofStAugustine.org

NORTH OF THE PLAZA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

LOVE’S ART EMPORIUM: 8 CATHEDRAL PLACE TRIPP HARRISON GALLERY & studio: 22 CATHEDRAL PLACE ST. AUGUSTINE PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS: 35 HYPOLITA #105 METALARTZ: 58 HYPOLITA STREET HIGH TIDE GALLERY: 51A & B CORDOVA STREET THE STARVING ARTIST: 28 CUNA STREET ROHDE AVENUE GALLERY: 7 ROHDE AVENUE

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s this issue of Old City Life was being sent to press, an 17th-century wreck washed ashore in Ponte Vedra and

became an overnight sensation. When the word started getting out about the discovery, the Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program immediately started to investigate and residents from the First Coast flocked to get a look. Stay tuned for the complete story in a future issue. In the meantime, enjoy a closer look at what the tide brought in.

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MAIN: CLOSE-UP OF ONE OF THE MAIN SUPPORT BEAMS IN THE STRUCTURE OF THE HULL TOP LEFT: LAMP MARITIME HISTORIAN AND OCL CONTRIBUTOR BRENDAN BURKE WORKS WITH THE TEAM TO MEASURE THE WRECK BELOW LEFT: WOODEN PEG CONSTRUCTION INDICATIVE OF 18TH CENTURE BOATBUILDING TECHNIQUES

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L AST W ORD : C U P O’ J O E

A MAJOR RENOVATION

was just a sophomore at St. Augustine High School in 1968, when Flagler College opened up. I didn’t pay much attention to it, but my parents sure did, because they had just been hired as the Director and Curator of the Lightner Museum across the street. Starting with the first comprehensive inventory of the massive city-owned collection, they also supervised the storage, construction and redesign of the current incarnation. The shuttered and nearlyderelict Ponce de Leon Hotel that was to be the Flagler College campus began to take off. My folks were sure that Flagler’s structure with its Tiffany windows and pioneering poured-concrete building system would bring tourists and historians to our little sleepy town that had fared very poorly in the 400th celebration three years before.

BY JOSEPH BOLES

thought were impressed by our long bleached hair, our stylish colorful “baggies” and our tanned, wellmuscled bodies. To this day, I don’t remember what smooth pick-up line we used on them, because great embarrassment often leads to selective amnesia. I do most painfully remember, that we got the old, up and down glance, before they looked at each other and burst out laughing. They pointed and jeered at us as we did our walk of shame back to my

They were right, (along with many other St. Augustinians), in believing

own personal, suntanned, “Beach

that the restoration and renovation

Boy.” Someone else said that all the

efforts would move St. Augustine way

girls had been thrown out of their

up, on the “destination awareness”

respective colleges, meaning to us

scale, as Dana Ste. Claire would

that they were “exciting, and naughty,

opine, while prepping for our 450th

bad girls.” Some other idiot spread it

Anniversary. But as a 16-year old, who

around that a lot of them were from

cared mostly about surfing, bagging

juvenile prison, and were being let out,

groceries at Winn Dixie for gas money,

and would be “starving for dudes.” We

and chasing down the occasional

couldn’t wait until the fall semester

underage beer, a new college was

started so we could drive around and

low on my radar. I was going to Gator

around the campus trying to scope out

Country when I got out of high school

the early arrivals.

anyway. Then we all found out it was to 110

“surfers” so they could have their

Finally, after a day in the ocean “riding the breakers” as the nerds

be an all-girl school! Rumors abounded

would say, a friend of mine and myself

and our teenage minds were titillated

went over to Flagler to “meet us some

to the nth degree. Someone had shared

college chicks,” (yes, unfortunately

that the girls were all from up north,

we did used to talk that way). We

and would be dying to meet some real

approached a group of females that we

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van. What were we thinking? These are college girls and they aren’t going to give a couple of high school boys the time of day. Why, even the junior and senior girls at our own St. Augustine High wouldn’t give us a glance. So, two years later, I went off to the University of Florida, and didn’t become aware of Flagler College until I moved back to practice law in my hometown. Fast forward a few decades, and Flagler College is now 50 years old, and I am a 16-year old no longer, but almost 65, much smarter and wiser and my talent for observation and discernment are “legend” (even if tongue in cheek). But, seriously, If there is anyone around that can’t see the positive impact on our city from Flagler College,

then you’re perception of the obvious is

Corner if Micah Clukey hadn’t come

“Better make it three orders.” I quickly

lacking indeed!

down from Maryland, met and then

did the math, and realized that we

When I served as Mayor of

married Mary Morgan, all at Flagler

would each get three apiece (fat boys

St. Augustine, there wasn’t a better

College. Where would I go to buy those

do those types of mental gymnastics

community partner then Flagler College.

wonderful gifts for my wife at Spanish

when it comes to food). Besides, I knew

Always eager to support the city, Flagler

Dutch Convoy if there was no Michelle

that one, or both of the women, would

College gave time, space, resources

Vijgen. Whether it’s accountants

beg off on their third oyster, and I was

and money whenever asked. In an

joining established

earlier article, I wrote about President

firms (Bill Abare

the best appetizer in

Bill Abare as being a man who always

and Ben Platt at

town and if anyone

said “Yes.” Well, that also goes for

Kresge, Platt and

reading this

the whole Board of Directors, faculty

Abare) or Todd

article thinks

and staff. Not only has Flagler College

Neville singing

spent multi-millions on restoration

the praises of

and renovation of its college owned

Flagler College

properties; it has also built a number

student interns at

of great buildings that enhance our

his firm, Neville and

city’s ambience by staying true to our

Wainio. Robbie Nettles

architectural styles. Everything they do,

is said to be yearning

is first class in every way, from their

for the deep employee

academic achievements to their sports

pool he has here,

programs. I would especially apply that

but not in his other,

to the students of Flagler College.

“non” St. Augustine, Ben and Jerry’s

a homeless person sitting on the

location. Monarch Studio, Troika Studio,

bench inside the courtyard. Noting his

Flagler graduates would impact our

Vested Metals, Island Prep, Magnolia

shivering, she asked if he wanted some

town. When I got out of UF most of my

Supply, Hybrid Design and the Panama

hot coffee. (She has a great heart, as her

fellow classmates did not return to

Hat Store, all owe their existence and

remaining with me all these years will

St. Augustine. We migrated to larger

continuance to Flagler College. Many

attest). He replied, “What I really would

cities because the opportunities were

watering holes like Mardi Gras, the

like is a blanket.” So Jane went up and

there…not here. A town of 14 square

Chatsworth Pub and Tea Room, Stogies,

down St. George Street but could not

miles and under ten thousand people

(the list goes on and on) all have Flagler

find a blanket, until she walked into

did not promise opportunity like

College blood running through their

the Flagler College store. She made her

Jacksonville, Tampa or Miami. But

“entrepreneurial veins”.

purchase, walked back and gave it to

No one could have predicted how the

Flagler graduates spent not only their

right (oh happy day). I do call it

you have a superior offering just give me a call and I will

CUP O’

JOE

Being a portly man, who is always

come try it out! A last note about Flagler College, and its impact. Jane had come out of the Cathedral after Mass on a really frigid St. Augustine day to encounter

the man.

college years here, but many of them

interested in the “gustatory arts,”

stayed after graduation. They washed

Flagler College, graduate-born eateries,

tell him that a blanket with a big Flagler

dishes and drove trolleys and enjoyed

are always high on my list and lips!

College logo was now draped over the

the beach. To them St. Augustine was

Honey Truck, Big Island Bowls, South

shoulders of a homeless person out in

a little paradise. Sure, us locals came

Beach Grill, Crave Food Truck, Culinary

front of the Cathedral. He said that was

home on the weekends and vacationed

Outfitters, and The Floridian all come to

just fine, and thanked her for supporting

here with our families in early years

mind. Last night I enjoyed my current,

the college, and giving the blanket to

but the Flagler students stayed. And

favorite appetizer, at Catch 27, the

someone who needed it. He and Jane

then more of them stayed, and more

deviled eggs topped with a fried oyster

are just that way and I thank my lucky

and more.

on a bed of bacon jam. They come

stars that I know them both. So if you

They became realtors, (Andrew

Afterwards, she called Bill Abare to

four to an order and there were two

see a homeless person some day with

Birchall Realty and St. Augustine

of us couples, (Uncle Des and his new

a Flagler College logo blanket he may

Real Estate), they became attorneys,

girlfriend Dottie, my beloved wife Jane,

not be a graduate but he sure is a little

(Coquina Law Group and Ginn and

and me). I ordered two plates of those

warmer. Thank you Flagler College for a

Patrou). There would be no Sports

delectable morsels and Des chimed in,

great fifty years.

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ST. AUGUSTINE RECORD FAIR

ON THE TOWN

inyl anyone? The 2018 St. Augustine Record Fair, presented by local record store ToneVendor, returned to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on March 18. Music lovers and collectors converged on the St. Augustine Amphitheatre to shop thousands of music-related items including new and used vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, posters, turntable equipment and supplies, memorabilia, collectibles and more. This year, over 30 music vendors from across the Southeast United States were on site, offering shoppers the chance to choose from nearly every type of musical genre to grow their collection.

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G A M B L E R O G E R S C ON C ER T

ON THE TOWN

he Gamble Rogers Concert Series presented national champion guitarist Richard Smith on March 17, at the Whitney Laboratory Lohman Auditorium. Smith, who hailes from Nasheville Tennessee specializes in the fingerstyle guitar tradition of Merle Travis, Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed. He is the 2001 National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion. Photos Left to Right: Gaya Naramore, Jack Stanley, Robin Zipperer, Michael Kolbert • Jamie Defrates, Ellie Romias, Carol Kramer, Charlie Simmons • Mike Peters, John & Susie Hackman, Lin & Mark Helfer • Ken & Kathy McGuckin, Denise & Tom Badowski • Richard Smith, Paul Lindsor, Charlie Simmons, Bob Patterson • Sandy Peters, Carlene PEeterson, Lin Helfere • Rosemary Wheller, Joyce Sterrett, Kathleen & Surindar Paracer • Richard Smith performs • Lorelei Carter, Mary Sparkles, Roxanne Remmel • Linda Phelps B.J. Richmund • Ricardo & Maria Menendez, Annie Huges • Bob Patterson, Steve Lowe, Carol Dramer • Timothy & Julia Wood

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2 0 1 8 G U S S I E AWA R D S

ON THE TOWN

he St. Augustine Wedding & Event Association celebrated a night of friendship, laughter, acknowledgement, and fun at the 3rd Annual Gussie Awards held at the River House. The St. Augustine Wedding & Event Association is a network of wedding & event professionals committed to business excellence and professional values. The Association began in 2010 as a networking group for vendors in the wedding & event industry. It did not take long to realize that the Association could serve both the vendor community, as well as people planning events in our area.

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