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BUILDING GOODWILL 33 HISTORICALLY SPEAKING 35
57 LIFE IT’S ONLY NATURAL 59
FEATURES 21 GARAGE ART 41 MAKING THE GRADE 78 VACATION OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS
A MATTER OF SURVIVAL 63 ON THE TOWN 67 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 72
87 LOCAL FLAVOR BEE-GOOD 89 BIG WHEELS. GREAT MEALS 93 CUP O’ JOE 100
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h, to be a child again.
head off. It was a carefree adventure that
But, I’m not too sure I’d
I’m not sure can happen today.
like it. Today’s kids often
On the other hand when I watch my
look to me like they’ve
grandchildren, they seem to be pretty
started a working life already. Between
darn happy and enjoying childhood.
violin lessons, or soccer, or baseball, or
Their world is a lot bigger. They have
volunteering, not to mention all that
friends from many countries, eat food
screen time, I’m wondering when they
that I never knew existed — quinoa? And
have time to be kids. Although it might be
their superheroes are a lot trickier than
that summer time is that time.
mine ever were.
My summers were spent at the beach,
My grandson is now a junior lifeguard,
with hours of aimless collecting shells,
not as relaxing as my beach time, but
swimming, building sand castles, and just
he’s at the water every day. And fishing
generally losing track of time. Or at dusk
with his dad. My granddaughter is an
chasing fireflies and putting them in a jar,
actress in training, swooping about with
punching holes in the lid, and throwing
costumes of all sorts, and performing any
in some grass. Roaming the woods with
chance she gets. For the longest time she
my two younger brothers was another
wouldn’t ride a bike, preferring a scooter,
pastime. My job was to make sandwiches,
but now she’s biking (of course, with the
fill a thermos with something to drink and
helmet that never existed for me).
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hen Max and Jan
King Street art scene. “My experience
wood furniture, and mixed media.
Miller purchased the
in Chicago as director of a cooperative
Prices throughout the gallery are
historic Butterfield
gallery (ARC) led me to open a
determined by each individual artist,
Garage at 137 West
cooperative here,” she said. “There
but are reasonable because the gallery
King Street, they found the original
were so many wonderful, creative
takes a very small percentage, thus
neon sign for the building, circa 1929,
artists in St. Augustine. Following the
keeping prices low.
in the upper level of the building. The
same format as the Chicago gallery, I
couple cleaned up the sign, plugged
invited 14 of the best artists around to
Butterfield Garage and serves on the
it in and…it worked! It was a sign…
join us and fortunately they all agreed
board for the gallery. “There’s a high
literally. They decided the name of
to become members.”
level of quality work by local and
their new gallery would have to be
Ron Vellucci is an artist at
Today, there are 32 artists in the
regional artists,” he says. “Most of
co-op who work with a wide variety of
them are very well respected in the
media and styles including painting,
arts community in St. Augustine and
opened the doors to the business as a
drawing, printmaking, batik, sculpture,
across Northeast Florida. it’s just a
cooperative gallery in 1999, Butterfield
photography, textile art, jewelry,
good place to show their work, and
Garage has served as an anchor of the
basketry, ceramics, handmade pens,
they all benefit from the exposure.”
Butterfield Garage. Since that time, when Miller
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Vellucci and Miller both agree that each August is the biggest month at Butterfield Garage. That’s when the gallery holds its annual “Garage Sale.” Gallery artists fill their spaces with older work, experimental work, slightly damaged frames and preparatory drawings, according to Miller. “Everyone likes a good deal and artists get to clean out their studios,” Miller said. This year’s event begins August 3rd, and continues through August 31st. In addition to the Garage Sale, the gallery is always a popular stop during the monthly Art Walk, held the first Friday of every month. The Art Walk in St. Augustine began 24 years ago and Miller was one of the original members. “I was one of about 15 local artists who formed the Art Galleries of St. Augustine (AGOSA) and gathered together to begin opening in the evening, on the First Friday of every month, inviting locals and visitors alike to visit our many galleries,” she said. “Galleries began offering refreshments, some music, and a lively atmosphere. Artists got to bring out some new work and to visit with their fellow artists and art lovers. (It’s) become a lively and anticipated event by everyone and it definitely is now an integral component of the art scene.” For more information on Butterfield Garage, visit www.butterfieldgarage.com, call 22
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veterinary medicine. Melissa Escribano and her husband,
the comfort and happiness of their patients. And while many veterinary
overwhelming. Not only
Dr. Ramon Nieves have a passion
hospitals claim to take the same focus,
do you want a location
for animals that goes far beyond
Del Mar is one of the only institutions
close to home; you also want one
administering medicine. When they
in St. Augustine that can back up
with a solid recommendation who will
opened Del Mar Veterinary Hospital
their claim with an American Animal
compassionately care for your pet. Del
in June of 2016, Nieves and Escribano
Hospital Association certification. “The
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wanted to introduce the community
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memory for your pet and
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to handle them in the future.”
standards,” she elaborates. Del Mar Veterinary Hospital was founded on the belief that
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“Our goal is to be a happy place
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2018 GUS CRAIG AWARD WINNER MIKE DAVIS
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sk people to describe past recipients of the Salvation Army’s Gus Craig award, and
you’ll hear the same words repeated about each of the twenty deserving members of the community who have been awarded the honor since its inception in 1998. “Selfless.” “Dedicated.” “Caring.” “Committed to the community.” “Philanthropic.” “Giving.” Over and over again, you’ll hear those words applied to the Gus Craig Award recipients in respect to the things they do for the people in our city, how tirelessly they work for our community, and how quietly they go about doing this work. All of those adjectives apply in abundance to Mike Davis, President of the homeless services organization, Home Again St. Johns (HASJ), and this year’s Salvation Army, Gus Craig Award honoree. Davis’ family roots run deep in the St. Augustine soil. His grandfather, A.D. Davis, started A.D. Davis Construction back in 1954, and over the years, they
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Davis himself has a deep and profound
way possible, and shows no signs of
OCL: Is there anyone in the
love for this community, which he
slowing down as HASJ prepares for
community who also supports and has
has called home for most of his life,
construction on the United Services
helped HASJ achieve its mission that
and this love has been demonstrated
Center. The expansion, which will
you’d like to thank?
time and time again. He has dedicated
include supportive housing for the
countless hours and financial resources
homeless, is a dream come true thanks
Mike Davis: David Hoak, our first
in efforts to establish a united uervices
to hurricane disaster funds coming to
Executive Director, and Ellen Walden,
center and supportive housing for the
the county from HUD. Davis and his
our current Director, have been
vulnerable homeless population as well
team couldn’t be more thrilled to see
amazing. Al and Olivia Dinehart have
as those who are at-risk of becoming
this project come to fruition.
done an amazing job organizing and
homeless. Home Again St. Johns, (HASJ) a nonprofit organization, is just the tip of
We asked the 2018 Gus Craig Award
coordinating the Dining with Dignity
winner to sit down and reflect upon his
program. They’ve done so much with
charitable work over the years.
so little. Paul, our full-time employee
the iceberg of Davis’ 30-year volunteer
who was once homeless, is one of our
involvement in the community. He has
OCL: Tell us about the beginning of
been a youth sports basketball and
Home Again St. Johns (HASJ). Why
baseball coach since the early 1990s,
was it founded?
and has served on several boards and
OCL: What does it mean to you to see the progress that HASJ has made since
committees, including ARC of the
Mike Davis: Home Again was founded
St. Johns, Flagler Hospital, St. Johns
in 2010 as a volunteer group that
County Little League, the downtown
became a nonprofit organization to help
Mike Davis: It speaks to all of the
Rotary Club (of which he has been a
bring together the numerous agencies
generous people within our community
longtime member), and the Affordable
working to serve the needs of the
that are willing to give of their time
Housing Committee, just to name a
homeless community. It connects them
and resources to help those less
few. Plus, he helped design and build
to services and opportunities to get
fortunate than themselves.
one of the most frequented and beloved
back to a job and a home.
playgrounds in St. Augustine — Project Swing. Ellen Walden, Executive Director of
its inception?
OCL: Any memories of Gus Craig that OCL: What are your goals in regards to
you’d like to share?
HASJ? What is the ultimate objective?
HASJ believes that Davis embodies
Mike Davis: I had the honor to know
the Rotary mantra, “Service Above
Mike Davis: I would like to see the
Mr. Craig when I was a young man.
Self.” According to Walden, “The part
United Service Center built so that
He was one of the people that made
that has amazed and inspired me over
all of the homeless service providers
St. Augustine a great place to grow up
the years is the heart and soul Mike
have a designated location to provide
and live in. I was an altar boy at the
puts into his efforts to help those
services to those most in need.
Cathedral and Mr. Craig always took
organizations and individuals. Whether
the time to talk to us.
it’s spearheading efforts to raise money
OCL: What have been some of the
to build a much needed facility for
triumphs? Some of the struggles? Most
OCL: There have been so many
disabled children, or putting together a
memorable moments?
wonderful people upon whom this
fundraiser to help build a long overdue
honor has been bestowed. Can
facility to house our at-risk homeless,
Mike Davis: Money to fund the
you comment on some of the past
Mike’s generosity of spirit shines
organization has always been a
recipients?
through!”
struggle. We are lucky to have received
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real success stories.
a tremendous amount of help from so
Mike Davis: They are some of the best
isn’t just a word to Davis; he embodies
many in the community. The multitude
role models in our community. I am
the very spirt of it. Never one to
of stories of how Home Again has
humbled to be included in the group.
take things for granted, he leads
helped provide needed services or find
by example, continuing to support
someone a job and a home have been
and elevate St. Johns County in any
the most memorable.
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ver the past decade or so, there has been a distinct increase in interest about our history both on and
off shore. Spurred on by the recent discovery of the Spring Break Wreck, interest has never been higher than it is today, with area residents clamoring to find out more about our seafaring heritage and how that connects to us in the modern-day era. Every year since 2006, the Lighthouse Archeology Maritime Program (LAMP) has hosted a field school, consisting of a series of nightly lectures, which brings in students from around the country, and occasionally from around the world, and introduces them to underwater archaeology, as well as other facets of the overall field of archaeology and history.
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According to LAMP archeologist Alyson Ropp, the speakers that the program regularly brought to the students were of such high quality that the LAMP crew decided to offer the series to the public as well. So, with a bit of funding help via a grant from The Florida Humanities Council (through the National Endowment for the Humanities), LAMP was able to put together the “500 Years of Maritime Florida Free Speaker Series:” a line-up of lectures covering a variety of topics concerning Florida’s storied past, both on land and water. The series features some of the most respected professionals in the fields of history and archeology, including, of course, maritime archeology. It promises to be
informative and fun, with updates on what is currently going on with LAMP as a part of the program. According to Ropp, “The program was really born out of a lecture series we do during our field school every year and a desire to expand it to others in the area throughout the remainder of the year. We
have historians and archaeologists
things he and his team have been
coming from all over the state to
involved with in 2018 (possibly
engage with our local community
including more information about
and share that history. Their
that famous ship which washed up
distinct research of Florida history
on the shores of South Ponte Vedra
will bring something different to
Beach this spring).
the St. Augustine community.” The series, which began in June,
Ropp is looking forward to digging into the heart of the
continues through spring of next
series. “We are definitely looking
year and brings noted historians
forward to hosting this speaker
such as Dr. Michael Francis of the
series here at the Lighthouse. Not
University of South Florida St.
only is it bringing in a series of
Petersburg, widely considered the
speakers to the local community, it
pre-imminent historian of early
is also connecting the Lighthouse
Spanish History in Florida. Also
to the community, providing a
scheduled is noted shipwreck
space to come together and learn
archeologist Dr. Gregory Cook
the preserved and protected
(University of West Florida), along
history of Florida in the nation’s
with LAMP’s own Brendan Burke,
oldest port, and the guardian of St.
who wrote the widely acclaimed
Augustine, the Lighthouse.”
history of St. Augustine’s
For more information about
Shrimping Industry, and the
the St. Augustine Lighthouse
Director of LAMP, Dr. Chuck Miede
Speaker Series, please visit www.
who will talk about all the exciting
StAugustineLighthouse.org.
September 13th, 2018: Dr. Steve Noll — Ditch of Dreams: The Cross Florida Barge Canal and The Struggle for Florida’s Futures October 11th, 2018: Chuck Meide — LAMP 2018 Field Work Update November 16th, 2018: Dr. Michael Francis — Before Jamestown: Europeans, Africans and Indians in La Florida, 15131607 **This program begins at 6 p.m. December 6th, 2018: Brendan Burke — Shrimping in St. Augustine February 2019: Dr. Gregory Cook — Pensacola’s Maritime History March 14th, 2019: Dr. Gary Mormino — Florida and World War II
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Every day, the 18-and-under set is
resources provides ample
the youth of St. Johns County. We
getting out there, rolling up their
opportunity to make themselves the
looked around and realized that
sleeves and making a difference in
best version of themselves they can
some of the best kids in the world
the lives of the people around them.
be, and they are taking advantage
call Northeast Florida home, and
It’s genuinely heartwarming to see.
of it.
we are so proud that they do. They
St. Johns County has built itself
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certainly don’t fit the selfish, self-
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in the State of Florida, occupying
some of the outstanding boys and
disassociated stereotype which has
the top spot for the past three years,
girls living here in St. Johns County.
been thrust upon their generation.
and that dedication to excellence has
From sports to community to
Here on the First Coast, children
been reflected in the kids graduating
business to arts and entertainment,
from elementary to high school age
from area high schools each year.
these up-and-coming young people
participate in community clean-up
They’re smart, ambitious, talented,
embody all the wonderful things
events on the beach and around our
caring, and engaged. They are
this generation has to offer not just
neighborhoods. Our older “kids”
demanding more of themselves than
to our town, but to the world too.
are plugged into what’s happening
ever before. They realize that this
Looking at them, the future seems to
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with an ingenious answer: let him do it for you! He deals with all the hassle and you walk away with the cash. Sound too good to be true? Well, it’s not. The idea for his business, Profit Jack, came to the entrepreneurial St. Augustine High School student last year when he was sitting in the outlet mall parking lot waiting to meet someone who wanted to buy something he had up for sale. He ended up getting the same amount
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people,” he explains. “While waiting
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for the buyer, I took a notecard and
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the jobs make 80% of the money.”
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Hayes with items that they want to
take that into law school. Currently
sell, and give him what they think is a
he carries a 3.6 GPA, was president of
fair price. He does his own research to
his junior class last year, as well as the
come up with a price that is reasonable
captain of the track and cross country
and, once the parties are in agreement,
team. He’s been to the State Track
he posts the item on popular resale
and Field Championships twice, and
sites like Craigslist and Swip Swap. He
would like to continue running at the
fields the offers, communicates those
collegiate level. He plans on continuing
to the seller, and then sets up a time
Profit Jack after high school, too.
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“It’s crazy to most people when I say
Profit Jack handles all the details of the
this, but I would like to be able to have
transaction, keeping 20 to 25% for the
this after college as well…it’s been a
business as commission.
fun ride. I’ve met some cool people and
Profit Jack’s slogan, “Let ME Make
have been to able to do some pretty
YOU Money,” says it all. “The items
cool things. This business has taught
that sit around taking up space could
me a lot, not only to be persistent
be a car payment, electrical bill,
and to go after what I want, but to
or even just a little extra spending
also be patient and keep the goal in
money,” according to Hayes. He makes
mind. It’s taught me how a business
it easy to turn those items that sit
works: the ups, the downs, and how
around collecting dust into cold hard
to deal with the customers and people
cash.
involved. I’ve always had plans of
And he isn’t done yet. “I plan on expanding Profit Jack into a full-on services company. I recently launched
one day being my own boss, and this provides that opportunity.” Not only does Hayes show maturity
a landscaping company with a good
beyond his 17 years, he demonstrates
friend of mine, Blake McCutcheon (who
a wisdom beyond them, too. “If there’s
is 18). It’s called Lawn Inc. Anything
any advice I can give to any aspiring
from mowing to pressure washing,
entrepreneur, it’s that the ideas that
Lawn Inc. can do it.” The friends
seem crazy at the time you should still
launched the endeavor the middle of
pursue. Find out for yourself if they
June and the response has been great.
are really impossible, because while
“We’ve done close to 10 lawns
finding this out, you may stumble upon
and recently picked up a big project.
an opportunity that opens a new door,
Eventually the service will be handed
a new door you would have never seen,
over to Blake, and he can hire his own
had you not gone after that ‘crazy’
employees. I will find all the jobs, and
idea.”
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ustin Reed’s last year as quarterback at St. Augustine High was one for the record books.
When all was said and done, he had racked up 2,925 yards in the air and scored 34 passing touchdowns while leading the Yellow Jackets football team to a undefeated regular season — a goal which, according to his father Tom, he had set for himself at the beginning of the year. His performance was the most prolific in the 99-year history of the school, and it earned the Jackets a trip to the 2017 6A State Football Championships semi-final game. Sadly, they fell to powerhouse Seffent Armwood High School, but the loss didn’t take away from the incredible legacy Reed built during the 2016-2017 season. He did all this while taking honors courses and maintaining a 4.4 GPA, graduating Magna Cum Laude in the top 10% of his class. Pretty impressive achievement, I think you would agree. Anyone from the outside looking in might think that Reed’s football success comes naturally to him. The fit, 6-foot2-inch, 215-pound incoming Southern Illinois University freshman looks every bit the part of the star quarterback…but don’t let that fool you. From the time he
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determination and drive. According to mom Jennifer, he “puts 110% into everything he does. He’s always been extremely competitive. It doesn’t matter if it’s the biggest game on the line or a family game of dodge ball in the back yard, he’s always wanted to win and be the very best he can be.” This means that Reed has spent countless hours devoting himself to the game, 45
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learning everything he could, working
being the second team QB. He went on
rooting for us, it’s a feeling you never
out, and honing his skills. “Once he
to take over as the Eagles starting QB
get at any other level of football.
settled into the QB position,” Jen says,
in eighth grade; breaking every team
Friday nights at Brumley Stadium is
“he worked outside of school-held
passing record while leading them to
as good as it gets and nothing feels
practices and games to perfect his
one loss season (shades of greatness to
better than playing in front of your
craft. Watching him put forth the extra
come) while still being the captain of
hometown. I will always have that for
effort to work hard and get better has
both the offense and the defense.
the rest of my life!”
always been inspiring.”
Reed’s storied season earned him
that shaped his future. As Reed puts
a full scholarship to Southern Illinois
“When he was in second grade, he
it, “I always had such a strong arm.
University in Carbondale, Illinois, but
begged us to let him start playing
Throwing a football was always easy
as a freshman, he’s back to riding the
tackle football for the St. Augustine
for me. So, when it came to high
bench; something his mother says he’s
Saints. He had played flag football
school, it was easy for me to focus on
been prepared for. “The patience that
since he could walk, but I was hesitant
that and just play quarterback.”
he learned during the years he was
to let him play tackle ball. After a little
The competition for starting Junior
varsity backup at St. Augustine High is
convincing from him (and his dad), I
Varsity quarterback was tough, but
helping him now. He knows you have
agreed. Ever since that day, football in
Reed won out in 2014, proving he
to pay your dues, and eventually, with
the Reed family has been our life.”
could once again marshal success as
hard work, it’ll pay off and you’ll get
the JV Jackets went 8-0 with him
your chance.”
Reed doesn’t remember a time when football wasn’t a part of his family’s
under center, and in his sophomore
life. “My mom loved football, my dad
year he was bumped up to the varsity
is that not only has Reed grown up
loved football,” he says. “It was like,
team. His varsity start wouldn’t come
to be a leader on the field; he also
growing up I always had football in my
until his senior year however, but boy
leads by example off of it. As she puts
family.”
What’s more important to Jennifer
did he make the most of it. His record-
it, “He’s a loyal and compassionate
“You look for your kid to grow in
breaking season started with three
young man that enjoys doing things
the sport and see if all the long hours
consecutive games where he passed
for others who may not have had the
and hard work are something they
for over 300 yards — one for 373
opportunities he had or grown up as
really like and want to do,” Reed’s
yards and three TDs against Bartram
fortunate as he did.” Not one to rest
father, Tom Reed, says. “With Austin,
Trail (in a year Bartram believed they
on his laurels, Jen adds that “He loves
they were.” So the Reeds made the
had the team to break a 19-losing
to volunteer for various organizations
commitment to help their son follow
streak to
such as Habitat for Humanity and
his dream, wherever it took him.
St. Augustine).
various opportunities with our church.
According to Reed, “Being a Yellow
What was Reed’s secret to his senior
His passion is coaching young kids via
Jacket is something that every kid
start success? One thing that people
the Police Athletic League and summer
growing up in St. Augustine dreams of.
noted was his poise and composure
camps.”
Going to games on Friday nights as a
under pressure: something for which
kid, we all looked up to the players and
he credits his younger sister, Brook,
to the pro-level, the 18-year-old youth
always wanted to be in their shoes.”
also a star basketball and lacrosse
has etched his name among some of
athlete. He acknowledges that
the finest young men who have called
successful quarterbacks St. Augustine
watching “keep her cool” when things
St. Augustine home. No matter where
High has ever seen didn’t happen
don’t go her way as his inspiration to
his path takes him, it is certain that it
overnight. Reed played both offense
let things roll off his back during tough
will lead him to success.
and defense in Pop Warner and came
times on the field.
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That’s when he made the decision
Looking back, she remembers,
When the season was over, Reed
Whether or not Austin Reed makes it
With Austin’s competitiveness, laser-like focus, insane work ethic and
the hard-hitting, aggressive style of
was able to look back at his experience
stalwart belief in his abilities, nothing
defense over playing QB, earning a
with pride. “To be on a team like we
is beyond his reach. Jaguars…are you
starting position as linebacker as well
had last year was a brotherhood, and
taking notice?
as Captain of the defense, also while
with the whole town behind us and
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hat defines a role
girls who fit the above description.
“Once I started dancing, it became my
model? Many kids
“It all started when I developed an
life,” says Sienna. “In my early years,
aspire to follow the
interest in dance later in life,” says
I spent every day after school, on the
well-trodden path of
Athena. “Because of this, Sienna
weekends, my entire summers, and
fame and fortune. But what about the
started dancing right here in St.
just about every holiday dancing,” she
homegrown role models who develop
Augustine at four years old.” Sienna
elaborates.
a passion early in life and decide to
Calvin, the oldest of three at 20,
follow it out of pure love, regardless of
is a prime example of the rewards
younger sister Clea’s following along
whether it brings them a life of riches?
that can be reaped from hard work,
the same path. The 18-year-old’s
Athena and Scott Calvin have first-
determination, and a willingness to
ballet biography started when she
go wherever your passion takes you.
was just two-and-a-half years old.
hand experience with raising three
Sienna played a big part in her
“I remember wearing a pink tutu
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when my mom took me to my sister’s dance recital,” Clea recalls. “When Sienna’s group was led onto the stage, I was mistaken for a classmate by the teacher and
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dragged onstage with them. That
parents and grandparents were on
is when I knew I wanted to be a
the fence about my going to Russia
dancer.” Though her journey has
for a year, but Sienna helped me to
taken her on a clearly different
convince them that it was something
path than Sienna’s, she has come
I had to do.”
just as far career-wise, and even
“It was amazing to see Clea being
farther geographically. While many
presented with this once in a lifetime
kids her age were going to summer
opportunity,” says Sienna. “I knew
camp down the street, Clea was
she had to do it.”
getting on a plane to Connecticut to
Once she was in Moscow, Clea
dance in the Bolshoi Ballet Summer
was living in an at-capacity boarding
Intensives. It was an invitation that
school. “The dorms were very small
would prove to be the jumpstart to
and living with so many other people
her career. ““I went away for the
was a rude awakening. None of my
first time at 10 years old,” says Clea.
teachers or classmates spoke English.
“It was an amazing opportunity
I didn’t have any time to myself,”
to be exposed to Russian ballet.
she says. “But the dance experience
It’s something that every serious
outweighed the homesickness. I
ballerina dreams about,” she adds.
had never been so happy dancing
Just two years later, at the tender
anywhere. While it was scary and
age of 12, Clea was invited to
there were times when I wanted
Moscow to enroll in Bolshoi Ballet’s
to come home, my parents made
year-round dance program. “My
me see it through to the end. One
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of the best experiences of my life
watching my sisters and starting
was performing in Bolshoi Ballet’s
down the same path as they did,
production of Sleeping Beauty. I also
even training overseas for a short
learned to speak Russian fluently
time. The path I’ve chosen puts
during that year.”
me in front of working industry
At thirteen years old, after her
choreographers and has me
full year in Moscow, Clea went
competing against the top talent
straight to Manhattann to study
in each genre. It requires me to be
at Ellison Ballet School. “When I
constantly improving my skills,”
was in New York, I was living in
says Isla. “In recent years, and
my own apartment. I learned how
after moving to a highly-focused
to manage money, cook, clean, and
competition studio, Isla has earned
live on my own, all while getting
first place titles, specialty awards,
top-notch ballet training,” says
and technical awards for her
Clea. While attending Ellison, she
execution,” says mom, Athena. “She
was chosen from among a group of
attributes most of her awards to her
eight New York ballet students to
ten years of classical ballet training.
perform in a major production of the
Isla is still receiving a high school
Mikhailovsky Ballet at the Met.
education while she trains, and just
Two years in New York led Clea
finished the school year at Pedro
to both Paris and Monaco for ballet
Menendez High School with a 4.0
intensives. “I got to see the world.
GPA.
It was surreal,” she says. Finally, at
Through it all, St. Augustine has
16, she ended up in St. Petersburg,
played a big part in their success.
Russia where she joined the St.
As Sienna says, “Knowing that I
Petersburg Conservatory Ballet - on
had St. Augustine to come home to
her very first contract! “So much
made all of my time away pursuing
happened for me there,” she says.
my dreams so much easier to
“I received soloist opportunities. I
endure.” Her mom agrees.
even missed Christmas at home one
“The girls wouldn’t be where
year to dance the Arabian part in
they are without our supportive
the Nutcracker in St. Petersburg.”
community,” Athena adds.
Back home in St. Augustine since
The Calvin girls would like all
December, Clea will return to Russia
kids who are pursuing their dreams
before the end of the summer to
to remember:
pick up where she left off. The Calvin sisters’ passion for dance does not stop with Sienna and Clea. The youngest of the three,
“You will only get out what you put into your passion.” — Sienna Calvin.
Isla, has also pursued a decorated dance career. However, instead of
“Nobody can hold you back if
training internationally in classical
you’re willing to take the leaps that
ballet, Isla, who is 16, has stayed
nobody else is willing to take.”
closer to home, dancing in Palm
— Clea Calvin
Coast at one of the country’s premiere studios for competition
“Know yourself, know what
and commercial dance. “I got a
makes you glow, and go in that
good understanding of what I did
direction.”
and didn’t want out of dance from
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here are those people in
order to increase community support
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and involvement...so she made an app
It takes a tremendous amount of time
see a way to address that
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initial steps are taken), dedication and
devices.
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These are the doers of the world, the achievers. What sets them apart is
Dykstra, already a decorated Scout,
Think of it as the badge of all badges.
the requirements for consideration is
the courage to follow a path, even if
decided that her idea was the perfect
to plan and implement an individual
it might not be the easy one, to reach
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She’s hoping that other charities see
and provides a sustainable, lasting
the value of the app and can benefit
benefit to the girl’s larger community.
from it.
Carachute checks that box off. Dykstra explains, “I came up with
This fall she plans on majoring in
the idea for Carachute with one of my
Computer Science at none other than
team members, Dina Zakaria, when
Princeton University and continuing
I saw a need in the community and
her education in the tech world.
wanted to figure out a way to address
Naturally, her parents are pleased
it with technology. My interest in
at seeing their daughter’s efforts
technology has developed over the
produce such remarkable results.
last few years. I enjoyed competing in
Becky says, “As a parent it was very
some programming competitions in
rewarding to watch Katie grow and
high school and I thought creating an
mature as she navigated all the
app would be a fun challenge.”
moving pieces of making not only the
She was right about the challenging
app a reality, but also bringing it to a
part. She admits that “It was really
community partner. Her tenacity and
challenging to create, taking months
focus really made her dad and me
of work.”
very proud. Achieving the Gold Award
Check off the “At least 80 hours” box. “Dedication” too. Even the best of intentions can be interrupted by moments of
is such a special honor and we are so proud of the dedication and efforts Katie demonstrated to achieve this.” After all is said and done,
doubt when a little outside help
Dykstra sees the effect she has on
is needed to keep the momentum
the generations of Scouts coming
going. Her mother, Becky Dykstra,
up behind her as one of the most
says that came from the Girl Scouts
rewarding parts of this journey. “I
organization.
met a young Brownie Scout at a
“An instrumental person in Katie’s
neighborhood street fair where I had
Gold Award journey was her troop
a table to showcase my project with
leader, Deanne Dunlop. Ms. Dunlop
the community. I was able to explain
encouraged Katie to pursue this
my project to her and her dad and she
project even though at times it felt
then shared her interest in pursuing
like a daunting task. Through her
the Bronze Award for younger scouts.
leadership and guidance, Katie stayed
I felt so proud in that moment, that I
the course and really pushed herself
was a role model for a younger scout
to complete the goal of achieving her
and was able to encourage her to
Gold Award.”
continue to pursue community service
Finally, the big day to try it out came and, thankfully, Carachute was
and leadership opportunities.” and dedication, it’s a good bet that
able to introduce it to the Beaches
there will be many more moments
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like this in her future. We’ll be there
(BEAM) in hopes it would strengthen
to “app”laud her all the way.
organization and their supporters.” The partnership was forged and Carachute was now a viable reality.
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hen you’re in 8th grade and someone tells you that your artwork will be hanging in the Salvador Dali Museum in St.
Petersburg, Florida, “surreal” is a probably a good way to describe that feeling. 15-year-old Soleil Von Hausch certainly can attest to that. Last April, Sebastian Middle School’s art teacher, Mikel Colakaglu, included Von Hausch’s “Walk Through the Stars” with works from five other Sebastian artists for consideration in an annual competition hosted by the Dali Museum. Each year, students from all over the state compete for a spot in the Salvador Dali Museum Student Surrealist Exhibit, on display until August 26th of this year. The jurored show narrows hundreds of works down to just 100 and it’s an honor to be included in the finalized exhibit. Dad Gregory Von Hausch, who has been at the helm of the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival for the past 27 years, was understandably excited. “To have Soleil be one of the six nominees at Sebastian was an honor. About a month passed after the nomination before we were notified by the Dali that she was one of the 100 to be selected. We were over the moon. It was such an amazing distinction.” Their daughter’s work would be hanging in one of the most prestigious modern art museums in the nation. According to the Dali website, the competition and exhibition, which dates back to 1985, seeks to “inspire middle and high school students to explore ideas and visions similar to those explored by Dali and the surrealists.” The Surrealism movement and the artists like Dali who were considered the pioneers of this new form, explored “a new standard of beauty,
REAL TALENT SOLEIL VON HAUSCH
and they did this by exploring the images of their dreams and unconscious minds — the part of ourselves we cannot control or censor.” Von Hausch’s work — a digital work of a girl walking through a field of stars — certainly fits that description. The girl herself is a vivid blue matching some of the atmosphere in which she’s walking, almost floating, through…suggesting maybe she is not separate from her surroundings, but part of them. She’s not walking though the sky and the stars; she is the sky and the stars.”
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a laboratory of art and various projects than a
to me because there are endless
stepping over, around, on
possibilities of what you can do with it.
top of things or doing a
But acting is my passion. I don’t know
Cecil B. DeMille effect on
if I thought I’d become an actress when
the dining room table so
I started at age 5, but now I know it’s
we could eat dinner.”
where my heart lies. This summer I’m
achieved that effect. Looking at the piece, it’s easy to understand why hers was among the 100 selected. It’s dream-like, ethereal, as though you’re tapping into the subconscious of a person experiencing the deepest stages of the sleep cycle…maybe even leaving the body and floating into the sky. Talk about surreal. It’s not a stretch to say that Von Hausch’s early exposure to the film world has shaped her artistic talents. The Fort Lauderdale native attended her first film festival, the one run by her father of course, three weeks after she was born and has regularly attended festivals in Cannes, Tribecca, Montreal and Berlin. She “began attending foreign films before she could read,” her father says. “She has always been fascinated with the world,” he says. “Summer days on the beach building sand castles and collecting sea shells, Soleil could spend an hour visually exploring a 5’ x 5’ square of sand, examining the 56
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going to Los Angeles where I hope to
she gets the visual arts
get some work as an extra and pick
gene from her mom,
up whatever I can to help achieve my
Bonnie. “Bonnie also
goal.”
loves dabbling with
image “immersed.” She certainly
As she puts it, “Art is enjoyable
studio. We were always
He also believes that
Von Hausch said she wanted the
chorus.
For now, Von Hausch can take pride
projects, including a
in her inclusion in the Dali Student
birthday cake that came
Surrealist show. The exhibit opened
out of the sea; six-foot
on June 23rd, with a reception at the
paper dolls attached to
museum. Dad Gregory remembers, “We
branches in the forest; parade batons of
felt such pride, and I could tell Soleil
multi-colors with twenty foot trains of fabric that blew in the breeze; and clever videos. Soleil was influenced by all that. On a spring cruise, one of the housekeepers taught her a little bit about origami. She came home and began experimenting and creating a menagerie of animals and flowers.” With so much stimuli and encouragement to explore, visual arts aren’t Von Hausch’s only pursuit. She’s built up an impressive dramatic resume as well. She’s been a part of the Summer Musical Theatre Camp since the age of five, appearing as a Gingerbread Cookie
did as well. We viewed the amazing
in Hansel and Gretel, and has since
works of students from around the
been in Pochahontas (Mercy Rogers);
State, the Dali had framed each piece
Phantom of the Opera (Carmela); Snow
and hung with a listing next to the
White (The Mirror); Princess What’s
work.” The highlight of the event was
Her Name (a Hippie and a King);
when attendees were directed to the
Cinderella (one of the evil stepsisters);
auditorium and treated to the curator
and various ensemble parts in Big Fish,
introducing each student’s work via
Bye Bye Biride, and, just a month ago,
enlarged Powerpoint duplications on
in the outstanding production of Les
a screen at the front. “The Dali did a
Miserables. As an entering freshman
magnificent job and Soleil was proud to
at St. Augustine High School, she
be part of it,” her father says.
also been accepted into their Acting Company where she will continue to study theatre, musical theatre and
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rganic…all natural…pesticidefree…antibioticfree…no artificial
flavor, color, or additives… You see these words everywhere today. It seems like everyone is going out of their way to make sure that the food they eat, the products they use to clean their homes, the things they put on their skin and hair, anything that comes in contact with us at all, is free of additives and chemicals, has undergone minimal-to-no processing and is friendly to the environment. They carefully scan the aisles of grocery stores looking for “allnatural” and “organic” products, but when they get to the pet products section, they reach for the first thing their hand lands on, or whatever might be cheapest, with little thought as to what’s in there. But pets are living beings too, and although they are treated like family by most people, they have no say as to what they eat or what they’re bathed in or 59
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treat them that way? Why not go out of the way to give them the same safe, healthy, high-quality products that a human family would use? Jennifer Stevenson of Diane’s Natural Foods says that she’s definitely seen a shift in the way people think about what they buy for their pets. “Pets are an important part of our customer’s lives and as many of our customers have become educated on the importance of sustainability, organic, non-GMO, and natural items, this naturally carries over into the care of their pets. Research shows that using natural products for your furry family member can help them live a healthier life, with less allergies and allergic reactions, fewer digestive disorders, faster healing in times of illness and most importantly, help prevent dangerous toxins and ingredients from being brought into the home and potentially harming the human members of the family.” Debbie Kleckner, owner of Paradise Poochie says, “If you want to keep your pet living with you longer, and have a healthy life while living it, you need to pay attention to what you’re buying for them.” Pawesmetrics, a pet-grooming product company based in Ponte Vedra, has the same philosophy. “Dogs are members of our families and deserve to be treated with the same love, care, and respect that we treat anyone else.” A company “with a conscience and driven by compassion,” they manufacture human-grade, salonquality shampoos and grooming essentials from natural ingredients which are effective yet gentle, because what their skin comes in contact with is as important as what they’re eating. According to Kleckner, the big pet companies don’t have your pet’s best interest at heart. Past reports of thousands of dogs dying due to Purina’s use of propylene glycol — a component of auto antifreeze, which Purina defended by saying that it was an FDA-approved additive which was also used in people food — and China’s ongoing use of formaldehyde in pet food prove that, as Kleckner puts it “Big dog food companies don’t care. The people at the head of those corporations are all bean counters who source from the least expensive and most convenient suppliers.” Mass producers use euthanized animal parts in what she calls “low grade food” and the so-called “natural” market has very 60
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Here in St. Augustine, a community which is certainly more eco-conscious than most, there is even more of a concerted effort by consumers to search out options which are truly natural, organic, and environmentally friendly. With no regulation, and companies plastering the “natural” label on anything, how can consumers be sure that what they’re buying is what they think it is?
Answer: Go ask the experts. Specialty pet product stores are a great resource. Places like Paradise Poochie, next to Hobby Lobby on State Road 312, fully research their suppliers so that their customers don’t have to. Kleckner asserts, “We always try to find family run companies or small corporations who we know use the best ingredients available and we pay close attention to what’s on the labels.” If there isn’t a specialty pet store nearby, your local health food store is another option you can trust for all natural quality products. Jan Stevenson of Diane’s Natural Market asserts that the health food store is proud to offer their customers a number of alternatives to conventional pet products found at the big box stores or grocery chains. “We carry a variety of natural, organic and homeopathic products for pets: dog and cat food; flea and tick remedies; natural shampoos; preventative care for ailments such as arthritis and anxiety. The natural pet market continues to grow and we continue to grow with it.” However you go about finding pet supplies which you can trust are genuinely pure and natural, your pet deserves the best you can provide. It might take a little more effort, but in the end, your faithful companion will lead 61
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o you have a pool? Do your neighbors or family have pools? Do you live by a body of water?
Do you have a child under the age of four? If you’re near a pool or body of water while
you’re reading this, where is that child right now? Chances are, you immediately knew the answer to that last question, or you think you did (or maybe your heart skipped a beat). Just last month, Olympic skier Bode Miller’s wife thought she knew, shortly before realizing that her 19-month old daughter Emeline wasn’t next to her at a neighbor’s house. Reports indicate that the little girl was missing for only a very short period of time before her absence was noticed. When it was apparent, her mother went straight for the pool, but it was too late. Emeline was found floating in the water, unresponsive. Even though CPR was started immediately, it was unsuccessful. A very short period of time. We live in Florida, surrounded by water on three sides, land of a thousand lakes, rivers, springs,
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and swimming pools. Water safety isn’t an
and there’s no one around to immediately pull
option; it’s a matter of survival, especially for
them out.
the youngest of residents — our children. The sad fact is that drowning is the leading cause of
in. Simply put, ISR is a program consisting of
ABOVE:
accidental death for children under the age of
survival swimming lessons for infants and young
GETTING USED TO
four, and ultimately, every one is preventable if
children. The program was developed in 1966
the right precautions are taken. Sure, standard
by Dr. Harvery Barnett and today has over 450
prevention comes in the form of adults who
instructors who teach ISR Self-Rescue throughout
EACH CHILD’S
closely monitor and supervise children when
the country. “Not One More Child Drowns” is the
PROGRESS IS CLOSELY
near water: fences around pools; alarms on
mission of each and every person dedicated to
MONITORED
gates and pools, and no child left around water
teacheing this groundbreaking method.
THE WATER’S FEEL ACROSS:
unsupervised. PREVIOUS: ISR INSTRUCTORS LAURA TILLIS (LEFT) AND SUSAN MALOTA
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That’s where Infant Swim Resource (ISR) comes
If all of those measures were failsafe, these
Considering that 4,000 children die each year from accidental drowning, ISR is obviously
heartbreaking reports of drowning deaths like
needed. For those in the area, seeking to add ISR
Emeline Miller’s wouldn’t be regularly broadcast
to their prevention stagey, we contacted Laura
over the news and social media. Her death
Tillis, a local ISR instructor, to find out more
proves that it can happen to anyone, anywhere,
about ISR in our area, and to dispel some myths
at any time. Toddlers are fast: escape artists to
surrounding the method.
the nth degree. Turn your back, and in the blink
“First I’d like to start by clearing up the myth
of an eye, they’re gone. If there’s water nearby,
that we just throw the babies into the pool. ISR
the results can be tragic, unless the toddler has
has never done that, and I am unsure where that
been trained to survive if they fall into the water
first originated from, but this is just not true.”
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ISR instructional videos support this statement (available for viewing on YouTube and on the IRS website at www.infantswim.com). More importantly, they demonstrate the incredible results produced by the ISR program. It’s astounding when you see a 7-month old child completely submerged in water, rise to the top and calmly flip theirselves over on to their backs and float on the surface while keeping their mouth above water
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FI R S T I ’ D L I K E TO S TA RT BY C L E A R I N G U P TH E M Y TH TH AT WE TH R O W TH E B A B I E S I N TO TH E PO O L . I S R H A S N EV ER D O N E TH AT A N D A M U N SURE W H E R E TH AT FI R S T O R I G I N ATED F R O M , B U T TH I S I S J U S T NOT TR U E.
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so that they can breathe safely. That doesn’t happen by introducing an infant
the top when you start to listen to the
swim to the top and flip over to their
to the water by blithely tossing them
parents whose children have received
back.
in. These skills are developed through
the ISR instruction. Many of them
a very deliberate process which is
say it’s more stressful to the parents
of two, whose 10-month-old baby I
designed to produce as little stress as
than the children…then they see the
taught to flip over and float,” Tillis
possible for the baby.
“I received an email from a mother
results. In one story broadcast on the
recalls. “One night, her husband
“Our first and most important step
Today Show, the father of a 7-month
insisted she go out with some
to having a child in the water is breath
old boy who had just performed the
girlfriends while he watched the kids.
control, making sure the child is
swim-flip for the first time in front of
The older child was in the bathtub,
inhaling before we take them under and
him said, “Your first instinct is to go
and while the father quickly ran to
help but then they just roll over and it
the bathroom to turn off the water
just blows your mind.”
in the tub, the sliding glass door was
that they are not aspirating water. Until we have this, we do not proceed. Then we show the child how to grab onto and hold themselves at the wall.” From this point on, Tillis says, each instructor may do things a little differently, but in the end, they all get the same result: a swim-flip over on back to float, catch breath, then flip back over to swim. Children that have gone through ISR will repeat this sequence until they can get to the steps, wall or shoreline. “It’s a little different for babies from 6 months to a year,” Tillis adds. “Those children we teach to just flip over and float until someone can get them out of the water.” Each lesson lasts only ten minutes, five days a week for six weeks: a time limit set to avoid stress, fear and
And it works. Tillis says that she
left open, and the baby crawled out
chills. Children do cry at times, but
regularly has parents, whose children
and went right into the pool. When
if you think about it, babies cry over
she’s taught, contact her with stories
Dad came back out, his baby boy
so many different things for so many
of their children falling into a pool
was floating on his back in the pool.
different reasons. The thought that
and avoiding drowning because they
Without ISR, this most certainly would
this scars them for life is a bit over
did what they where taught to do:
have been a much worse outcome.”
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There are more testimonials like this on the ISR website. More tragedies that were averted because parents took the extra precaution of making sure that, if the unthinkable happened, it wouldn’t mean certain death for their beloved child. The fact of the matter is that Florida residents live in a world where there’s water at every turn. As much as we enjoy being on it and in it, the dangers to our little ones are very real.
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early 100 people gathered for the groundbreaking of the Flagler Health Village at Murabella. The health village, which will include 20,000 square feet dedicated to urgent care, advanced imaging, laboratory services, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, primary care and specialty care is anticipated to open in Summer of 2019. Additionally, plans for the site include a 25,000 square foot healthy lifestyle center with fitness, prevention and education program offerings for all ages.
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worship Abbey of Castle Otttis (Ah-tis) (Interdenominational) Prayer on Sunday Mornings Adults and Mature Children only Vilano Beach | 824.3274
Cathedral-Basilica Parish (Catholic) Saturday Vigil Mass 5pm Sunday Masses 7am, 9am &11am, 5pm Daily Mass 7am Monday - Saturday 38 Cathedral PL | Historic Distict | 824.2806
Anastasia Baptist Church Sunday 9:30am Contemporary 11am Traditional 1650 A1A South | Anastasia Island | 471.2166
Celebration Church-St Augustine 10:30am Sundays St. Augustine High School Auditorium Childcare and Youth Services are provided 3205 Varella Ave | 737.1121 | celebration.org
All Saint’s Anglican Church Sunday Holy Communion 11:00 AM Wednesday Holy Communion, meal and Bible 1250 State Road 19 South Palatka, FL 32177 Fr. Frank Bartlett (352)304-6792 Anchor Faith Church (Word of Faith) Sunday 8:30 & 11AM, Wednesday 7:30 PM 2121 U.S. Hwy 1 South Suite #28 St Augustine 797-6363 Ancient City Baptist Church Sunday School 9:30am Sunday 10:45am, 6pm Wed 6:30pm Bible Study and Prayer 27 Sevilla Street | Downtown | 829.3476
Center for Spiritual Living Call for Services 1795 Old Moultrie Road | 825.3600 Chapel of Our Lady of La Leche (Catholic) 8:30am, 5pm, Holidays 8:30am, 3pm 27 Ocean Avenue | 824.2809 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Call for Services 500 Deltona Blvd | Shores | 797.4412 Christ Our Savior EV Lutheran Church Christian Formation 9am Divine Service 10:30am (deaf interpreted) 21 Milton Street | Uptown | 829.6823
Awaken City Church 10am Sundays 112 Theatre Dr info@awakencity.church 904) 417-8866
Christ The King Anglican Church Sunday Holy Communion 10:00 am 6900 US Highway 1 South St. Augustine, FL Wednesday Praise Prayer & Healing - 7:00 pm 904-460-2318 www.ctksa.org
Berea Seventh Day Adventist Church Sabbath School 9:15am, Worship 11am Prayer Meeting 7:30pm 151 M L King Ave | Downtown | 824.9145
Church Of Christ Sunday Bible Class 9am Sunday Worship 10am, 6pm, Wed 7pm 2900 Lewis Speedway | 824.1800
Bethany Baptist Church Call for Services 5465 CR 208 | Bakersville | 824.5169
Church at Vilano (Baptist) Bible School 9:30am, Sunday 10:30am Wednesday Prayer and Bible Services 7pm 121 Meadow Ave | Vilano Beach | 827.0477
Bethel Baptist Church Call for services 222 Riberia St | Downtown | 824.5304 Bible Baptist Church Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:30am & 5pm 2485 Old Moultrie Rd | 797.3999 Bridge of Life Christian Center (Full Gospel Assembly of God) Sunday Worship 10:30am Wed 6:30pm Bible Study Lewis Point Plaza | 797.0669
Craig Funeral Home • Crematory • memorial Park
Community Bible Church Equipping Hour (classes for all ages) 9:30am Fellowship Worship Service10:30am Wed (school schedule) Word of Life Clubs, ages 4 thru High School, Bible Study 6:30pm 3150 US 1 South | St Augustine | 797.3875 Corpus Christi Catholic Church Daily Mass Mon-Sat 9am • Sat Vigil Mass 4pm Sunday Mass 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00am 6175 Datil Pepper Rd | Shores Area | 797.4842 Congregation Sons of Israel (Jewish, Conservative) Services Friday 7:30pm & Saturday 10am 161 Cordova St | Historic District | 829.9532
Crescent Beach Baptist Church Sunday School Bible Fellowship 9:30am Worship 11am, Sunday Worship 6pm 885 SR 206 E | St Augustine | 794.7777 Dawson Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Sunday School 9:30am, Sunday Worship 110am, Bible Study Wednesday 7pm 225 N Orange St | St. Augustine | 824.8049 Sunday 10am, Thursday 7pm 2040 SR 207 | 819.9970 Destiny Church International Sunday 1030am Wed 7pm 1485 US1 South St. Augustine, FL 32086 904824-6176 First Church of Christ Scientist (Christian Science and Reading Room) Sunday School and Service 10am Wednesday Service 5:30pm 2555 Old Moultrie Rd | 797.8882 First Baptist Church Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:45am Monday Word and Action Bible Study 6:45pm Wednesday Prayer Service 12 noon 89 St Francis Street | Downtown | 824.6590 First United Methodist Church Sunday 8:15am & 11am - Traditional Worship Sunday 9:30am - Contemporary 118 King Street | Downtown | 829.3459 Grace United Methodist Church Sun School 9:15 am Worship 7:45, 8:00 & 11:00 am Junior Church during 11am Carrera St at Cordova St | Downtown | 829.8272 Good News PCA (Christian) Sunday Worship 9am & 10:30am Nursery provided for all services 1357 Wildwood Drive | 819.0064 Heritage Baptist Church Bible Fellowship 9:30am Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:30am & 5:30pm Wed 7pm prayer meeting 1480 Wildwood Dr | 824.8888 Hineni Messianic Fellowship (Messianic - Jewish & Non Jewish Believers) Friday Shabbat 7:30pm Tuesday Bible Study 7:30pm 1797 Old Moultrie Road | 827.9731 Holy Cross Charismatic Orthodox Sunday 10am 110 Masters Drive | 810.0535
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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of St Augustine 2940 CR 214 | 829.0504
New Saint James Missionary Baptist Church Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:30am 135 Rodriquez Street | 824.6500
St. James Catholic Church Sunday Vigil Mass - 10:30 a.m. 86 ML King Ave. I 460.0535
Homeport Christian Church Sundays 9am Traditional 10:45am Contemporary Wednesday 6:30pm 5605 US 1 S | St Augustine South | 797.8921
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church Saturday Vigil 4:00pm Sunday masses 8am, 10am, 12 noon Daily mass Tue 8:15am, Thurs 8:15am 5950 SR 16 | 824.8688 Pentecostal Fellowship Center Church Sunday Schoool 10:00am Worship 11am, 6pm | Youth Thursday 5:30pm 1065 Kings Estate Rd | Kings Estates | 797.6040
Saint Luke AME Church African Methodist Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship 11am 694 W Pearl St | Downtown | 824.6120
Hurst Chapel AME Church (Methodist) Call for Services 28-1/2 Bernard St | Downtown | 824.0500 Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall South Cong.- Sunday 4pm & Thur 7:30pm North Cong. - Sunday 1pm & Wed 7:30pm East Cong. - Sunday 1pm & Thursday 7:30pm 735 Kings Estate Rd | 797.7599 Lighthouse Church of God Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:30am Sunday Evening 6pm, Wed Evening 7pm 1230 Kings Estate Road | 797.6996 Mc Dowell Baptist Church 16 Bayview Drive | St Augustine Call for Services 829-8388
Pilgrim Church (United Church of Christ) Service Sunday 10am 5880 US 1 South | St Augustine | 797.5187 Rebirth Church Sunday Worship 10:30am Wednesday Bible Studies 7pm St. Augustine High School, 3205 Varella Ave. 904.325.9647 Saint Anastasia Catholic Church Saturday 4pm, Sunday 8am & 10:30am Daily Mass 9am Monday-Friday 5205 A1A South | Anastasia Island | 471.5364
Memorial Lutheran Church of the Martyrs Sunday School Sundays Traditional 8am Contemporary 10:30am 3375 US 1 South | 797.4377
Saint Photios National Shrine (Greek Orthodox) Monday - Saturday, Sunday Service Friday 11am 41 St George St | St Augustine | 829.8205
Memorial Presbyterian Church Sunday 8:30am Informal, 9:30am Church School 10:50am Pipe Organ Prelude, 11am Worship 36 Sevilla St | Historic District | 829.6451
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
Mill Creek Baptist Church Sunday Bible Service 10am, Sunday Worship 11am, 6:30pm, Wed 7pm 6019-A State Rd. 16 | Mill Creek | 940.3130
Seventh - Day Adventist Church Sabbath School 9:30am, Worship 11am 485 Shores Boulevard | St Augustine | 824.5855
Saint Mary’s Baptist Church Call for Services 69 Washington St | Downtown | 824.1314 Saint Paul AME Church Sunday School 9:30am, Worship Services 10:45am Bible Study Wednesday 6pm 85 ML King Avenue | 829.3918 Tabernacle Baptist Church Call for Services 280 Duval St | Downtown | 829.2041 Temple Bet Yam (Jewish Reform) Services First and Third Friday 7:30pm 2055 Wildwood Rd | St Augustine | 819.1875 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 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
Miracle Center Ministries (Non-Denominational) Sunday 10:30am 1797 Old Moultrie Road | 824.9673
Saint Augustine Shores United Methodist Church Sunday School 10am, Traditional 9am Contemporary 11am 724 Shores Blvd | St Augustine Shores | 797.4416
Unitarian-Universalists Fellowship of St. Augustine Sunday 10:30am 2487 A1A South | St Augustine | 471.2047
Moultrie Baptist Church Sunday School 9:45am Service 11am, 6pm, Wed 6:30pm 3699 US 1 S | Moultrie Creek | 797.9005
Saint Cyprian’s Episcopal Church Sunday Holy Eucharist 10am Third Sunday 5:30pm 37 Lovett Street | 829.8828
Zion Baptist Church Call for Services 94 Evergreen Ave | St Augustine | 826.1424
New Life Baptist Church Call for Service Times 346 Varella Avenue • Near SR 16 | 823.9537
Saint Francis In-the-Field Episcopal Church 9am, Sunday 10am 895 Palm Valley Rd | Ponte Vedra | 543.0112
Services for Funeral • Crematory Memorials • Pre-Planning
Call for a no cost consultation
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Keeping up with Summer has been a season of record change and expansion for the Beaver organization. In June, Beaver Toyota announced their pending acquisition of Riverside Chevrolet, a dealership that was embroiled in controversy and scandal over the last year.
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took place at Riverside Chevrolet. We are currently operating according to a plan to transform Riverside Chevrolet into the best dealership in Jacksonville. We envision it to be a store that gives back to the community and
You may have seen the coverage puts customers first. A Beaver team has already assumed control of in the news and maybe you or someone you know was personally affected by the unfair business practices that were in place under the prior management. All of that is changing. When we heard about these stories, we at the Beaver organization recognized an opportunity to step up for our community and make our best effort to right the wrongs that OLD CITY LIFE / VOLUM E 1 2 IS S UE 7
the Beaver’s operations of the facility and we are fully operational, ready to service and sell vehicles. Whether you are a loyal Beaver Toyota customer or an avid Chevy enthusiast intrigued by the Beaver takeover, we hope to serve and "wow" you soon at either dealership.
The Chevy store has a convenient centralized location, about 15 minutes from anywhere you might be in Jacksonville. And the Toyota store continues to serve all of Northeast Florida, even stretching to Flagler County and beyond. Plus, we service all makes and models at our dealerships. Another exciting transition around the corner is our students’ return to school. Once again, Beaver Toyota renewed its longstanding commitment to teachers and
students in St. John’s County. You’ll see the same level of support, from teacher grants to after school funding, you’ve come to expect from the Beaver organization. We’ve also forged a new and exciting relationship with Flagler County Schools and are working diligently to make a similar impact. This year, the Beaver organization will alson seek a partnership with Duval County Schools, giving back to the community we know will rally around us as endeavor to transform another local business into a force for good.
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JULY JULY 20 HEATHERS THE MUSICAL AT THE LIMELIGHT THEATRE Heathers the Musical at the Limelight Theatre is a heartfelt comedy. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. on
WHAT’S GOIN’ DOWN IN THE TOWN....
Sunday. Tickets are $26 general
presents folk singer and American
admission; $24 seniors; $20 students
troubadour Don McLean live in concert.
and military. 11 Old Mission Avenue,
McLean will perform songs from his
904-825-1164,
decades-long musical career including
www.limelight-theatre.org
American Pie, Castles in the Air, Vincent and more. Doors open at 7
JULY 27 DON MCLEAN AT THE PONTE VEDRA CONCERT HALL
p.m., and the performance is at 8 p.m.
The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall proudly
A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, 904-
Admission ranges from $89-69. 1050 209-3746, www.pvconcerthall.com
AUGUST
AUGUST 1
AUG 2 FARM SWAP AND MUSIC JAM
NANA’S
Enjoy music from local musicians while shopping for farm-fresh produce
NAUGHTY NICKERS
at the Florida Agricultural Museum.
River City Players presents their summer production of Nana’s Naughty
of folk, bluegrass, old time, fiddle,
Knickers August 1-12th at the Scarlett-Hill Theater inside of the Larimer
country and blues will be performing
Arts Center at 216 Reid Street in Downtown Palatka. The comedy will run
while vendors offer fruits, veggies,
nine performances beginning with a Champagne Opening Night on the first
honeys, jellies, nuts, arts and crafts,
of August. Tickets are available online.
and so much more. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
5044, rivercityplayerspalatka.org
216 Reid Street, Palatka, 904-377-
Musicians, singers and songwriters
7900 Old Kings Road, Palm Coast, 386-446-7630, www.floridaagmuseum.org
AUG 4 DRUM RUNNER SERIES BARREL RACING AT ST. JOHNS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Saddle up and head over to the St. Johns County Fairgrounds for monthly barrel, pole and other timed speed 72
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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
horse events. The event is open to
work and the work of his friend,
public and free for spectators. The
American music legend Woody
races begin at 2 p.m. January through
Guthrie. The music starts at 2 p.m.
March and 5 p.m. April through
at the Hart House with tours of
November at the St. Johns County
Stetson’s Cottage available at 1 p.m.
Fairgrounds.
and following the concert at 4 p.m.
5840 SR 207, Elkton,
A donation of $10 per attendee is
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suggested. Reservations are required
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S A I N T A U G U S T I N E ’ S P R E M I E R C U LT U R E A N D L I F E S T Y L E M A G A Z I N E
by phone or email. 1523 SR 13 N,
AUG 8 OPEN ART STUDIO
Fruit Cove, 904-206-8304,
Vilano Beach Art Programs offers an
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DIVE IN! BELOW THE SURFACE OF NORTH FLORIDA’S NATURAL SPRINGS
instructional art session at the North Shore Improvement Association
LIVING SALTY
each Wednesday. From noon-3 p.m.,
AUG 15 THE ALARM AT THE PONTE VEDRA CONCERT HALL
local artist Barb Valentine leads an
The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall proudly
open session where artists can come
welcomes the groundbreaking early
to share ideas and techniques and
‘80s rock band The Alarm. The Alarm
meet other artists.
was made in Wales, UK and by the
120 Meadow Avenue,
time of 1981’s debut single Unsafe
847-899-0808
Building, they featured a daring
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mix of amped-up acoustic guitars,
Community Center on Vilano Beach
harmonica and passionate vocals
AUG 12 SECOND SUNDAY - STETSON’S CONCERT SERIES
that invited the enduring description
This event is located at
Admission is $36.
Beluthahatchee Park, the home
Ponte Vedra Beach, 904-209-3746,
grounds of the late Stetson Kennedy,
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whose home is a twice-dedicated literary landmark honoring Kennedy’s
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GOOD TASTE
MO BETTA!
HOW IT SHOULD’VE BEEN DONE LAST TIME OFFSHORE FISHING
INSTEAD OF RUNNING AROUND TOWN TO FIND A COPY, HAVE OCL DELIVERED TO YOUR MAILBOX!
“Bob Dylan meets The Clash.” 8 p.m. 1050 A1A North,
subscriptions available at oldcitylife.com
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AUG 15 WEDNESDAY MARKET AT THE PIER
AUG 15 MUSIC BY THE SEA FREE CONCERT
AUG 16 CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA
Rain or shine, come to the Wednesday
Music by the Sea Free Concert Series,
Grab your lawn chairs or bring a
Market at the Pier for fresh produce, baked
in its’ 16th season, is a popular, free
blanket and come listen to some great
goods, jewelry, and other quality hand-
weekly concert for everyone. The concert
music in a great place. Concerts in
made gift and home decorating products.
series, which runs through September
The Plaza, this year celebrating their
Local vendors & artists provide a wide
12, features a different band each
28th season, is a summer long music
variety of goods with a heavy emphasis
Wednesday playing a variety of music
series that features different musical
on home grown, hand picked, and hand
that ranges from jazz, blues, classic rock,
entertainment each week. The free
crafted items. St. Johns County Pier,
and country. St. Johns County Pier, St.
concerts are every Thursday evening
www.sabca.org
Augustine Beach, www.sabca.org
between Memorial Day and Labor Day in the Gazebo in the Plaza. Plaza de la Constitucion, www.citystaug.com/concer
AUGUST 24 FLORIDA
African Drum Circles of St Augustine is a Free Family-Friendly community
SKIMBOARDING PRO/AM TOURNAMENT
The Florida Skimboarding Pro/Am Tournament is taking place in Vilano Beach where competing athletes are from more than 75 different beaches throughout Florida, the United States and the world. This event takes place at the Vilano Beach ramp. Check the website for the start times, which are dependent on the weather and conditions.
AUG 16 WEST AFRICAN DRUM CIRCLE West
2725 Anahma Drive, St. Augustine, 904-540-1189,
www.rundropslide.com/flproam
event used as a tool for Unity. Held at the St. Johns County Pier on the 3rd Thursday of the month, March through October. People of ALL levels of musical expertise come together and share their rhythmical spirit with whatever drums or percussion they choose. Please bring a chair. St. Johns County Pier 904-392-4707
AUG 16 HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Nominee of a 2014 Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best New Musical, Heathers The Musical is a hilarious, heartfelt, and homicidal new comedy that will be performed at the Limelight Theatre on the Matuza Main Stage through August 19th. 11 Old Mission Avenue 904-825-1164 www.limelight-theatre.org
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Bucks partnership with FOG, the
AUG 25 RICK SPRINGFIELD PRESENTS BEST IN SHOW AT ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE
Farmers Market will match up to
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
$40.00 in SNAP/EBT funds, providing
welcomes ‘80s power pop icon Rick
a total of $80.00 in market purchasing
Springfield and his Best In Show Tour
power for SNAP/EBT cardholders each
featuring special guests Loverboy,
week. 1340C A1A South,
Greg Kihn and Tommy Tutone to
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the stage. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.,
www.staugampitheatre.com
and the performance is at 7 p.m.
live music from the Front Porch. recipients Through the Fresh Access
Admission ranges from $154-$44.
AUG 18 CRUISE-IN
1340 A1A South
The St. Augustine Cruisers Car Club, a
904-209-0367
family-oriented organization over 100
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members strong, hosts a Cruise-In the parking lot of the Riverside Center
AUG 25 LAST SATURDAY - UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT
(Intersection of US 1 and SR 312
Uptown Saturday Night is the perfect
behind LongHorn Steakhouse). The
event for fashionistas, art lovers and
Cruise-In includes music, door prizes
antique shoppers from 5-8 p.m. on
and a 50/50 drawing as well as Classic
the last Saturday of each month.
Cars. Stop by and check us out! Free.
Uptown Saturday Night takes place
Riverside Center at US 1 and SR 312,
year-round with special deals in the
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unique shops on St. Augustine’s San
on the third Saturday of the month in
Marco Avenue. The Mission Nombre
AUG 18 UMPHREE MCGEE AT ST. AUGUSTINE AMPITHEATRE
de Dios provides free parking most
Progressive jam band Umphrey’s
San Marco Avenue
McGee returns to the St. Augustine
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Amphitheatre with special guest
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Spafford. Tickets are $35.00.
UptownStAugustine
months.
1340C A1A South, 904-209-0367, www.staugampitheatre.com
AUG 26 SUNSET/MOONRISE AT ST. AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE
JULY 20 - AUG. 19
HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
Nominee of a 2014 Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best New Musical, Heathers The Musical is a hilarious, heartfelt, and homicidal new comedy!
RESERVATIONS limelight-theatre.org 904.825.1164
Enjoy the sunset and moonrise from
AUG 25 GAMBLE JAM SESSION
the top of the Lighthouse. The $30
Musicians of all skill levels are
admission includes a champagne
welcome to bring their instruments
toast, provided by San Sebastian
and “Jam Out” on the second and
Winery, hors d’oeuvres from The Reef
fourth Saturdays of the month.This
and an informative overview of the
event is free with park entrance.
history of the St. Augustine Light
3100 S Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Bch
Station.
386-517-2086
81 Lighthouse Ave
www.floridastateparks.org/hours-and-
904-829-0745
fees/Gamble-Rogers
www.staugustinelighthouse.org/
SHOWTIMES 7:30pm Thurs - Sat 2pm Sunday 11 Old Mission Avenue Uptown St. Augustine FREE PARKING!
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TODD RUNDGREN AT PONTE VEDRA
AUG 30 LIGHTNER AFTER HOURS Join the Lightner Museum at Lightner After Hours for an evening of enlightening conversation, exceptional music and exquisite cuisine from 6-8
CONCERT HALL
p.m. in the museum. This event is free and open to the public. Donations are Visionary rock artist Todd Rundgren
requested for beverages.
returns to perform at the Ponte Vedra
25 Granada St.
Concert Hall on August 16, 2018
904-824-2874
with “An Unpredictable Evening with
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Todd Rundgren”. Rundgren began playing guitar as a teenager, going
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on to found and front The Nazz, the
St. Augustine’s Sing Out Loud Music
quintessential `60’s cult group. In
Festival, the largest free music festival
1969, he left the band to pursue
in St. Johns County, returns for three
a solo career, recording his debut
weekends in September 2018. This
offering, the legendary “Runt”. But
years lineup features Jason Isbell
it was 1972’s seminal “Something/
and The 400 Unit, The Decemberists
Anything?” on which he played
and Lucero, The Mountain Goats,
all the instruments, sang all the
Leftover Salmaon and countless local
vocal parts, and acted as his own
artists featured on multiple stages
producer, that catapulted Todd into
throughout the city. All the concerts
the superstar limelight, prompting the press to unanimously dub him ‘Rock’s
are free of charge. is a benefit concert
New Wunderkind’. In 1974, Todd formed Utopia, an entirely new approach
for the Betty Griffin Center of St. Johns
to the concept of interactive musicianship, and embarked on an extensive
County with all proceeds going to aid
round of touring and recording. Standout Utopia offerings included “Oops!
the Center’s mission of working to end
Wrong Planet”, “Adventures in Utopia”, and “Oblivion”. Along the way, Utopia
domestic violence and sexual abuse.
combined technical virtuosity and creative passion to create music that, for
For full details see
millions, defined the term “progressive rock”.
www.singoutloudfestival.com
1050 A1A North, Ponte
Vedra Beach, 904-209-0399, www.pvconcerthall.com
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Who’s got the best chicken wing
On the last Sunday of the month at the
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recipe in town? Who performs the best
Limelight Theatre, enjoy live acoustic
The Night Market, takes place the
karaoke in town? Join us at the beach
music by some of the area’s best
fourth Tuesday of each month at the St.
and strut your stuff. Bring your family
up-and-coming bands and musicians
Augustine Amphitheatre from 6-9 p.m.,
and friends to enjoy a brand-new, fun-
from 6-8 p.m. on stage in the Koger-
hosts up to 90 vendors, will also feature
filled event. The event takes place at
Gamache Studio Theatre.
live entertainment and activities, and is
the St. Johns County Pier Park from
Admission is $5.
free to enter and open to all ages.
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
11 Old Mission Ave.
1340 A1A South
350 A1A Beach Blvd
904-825-1164
904-315-9252
904-813-5809
www.limelight-theatre.org
www.staugamphitheatre.com
www.facebook.com/TheGreatSt. AugustineWingOffandSingOff
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hink about the last
amount, your room was most likely
Your room was only a place to
family vacation you
a single room with a couple of
“crash” and change clothes —
took…did you stay in
beds (hopefully queen if sleeping
certainly not a place you’d want to
a hotel or resort? If so,
arrangements require you to bunk
spend a decent amount of leisure
what were the amenities like? Did
with one of your offspring, as
time in. And of course, there’s the
you really feel comfortable? Was
often happens with your average
proximity to your “neighbors,”
it that “home away from home”
family of four), a small attached
which depending on the amount of
feeling so many people look for
bathroom, possibly a mini-fridge
soundproofing that’s gone into a
when they travel? And, whether it
to store some emergency water
place, you might hear through the
was or wasn’t, just how much did
(or wine/beer) and snacks. An
walls.
you pay?
actual balcony was probably non-
Chances are, it was anywhere
What if I were to tell you that, if
existent, considering that so many
you had a good group of friends or
between $150 to $250 per night
resorts now don’t have them for
family whom you could stand to be
(before taxes and resort fees).
fear of liability. Meals, activities,
around for an extended period of
Exactly what did you get for
and amusements required leaving
time (say three to five days or so),
your money? Even if the place
the room for another location,
you could spend around that same
was considered upscale, for that
either at the resort or elsewhere.
amount of money per night…AND
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enjoy a lushly appointed, 10-bedroom, 13-bathroom multi-million dollar mansion…yes, MANSION... with all the luxuries you could possibly think of (and more)? Accommodations which are spacious and airy, giving you freedom to move about without tripping over your significant other and children? Large, open bedrooms separate from those same children? Fullyequipped chef’s kitchens which afford not only a fullsize refrigerator/freezer to keep your beer cold, but everything you need to prepare a gourmet dinner, and
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plate it up beautifully? Where a morning spent at the pool doesn’t involve getting up at 8 a.m. (to beat the crowds to get chairs), changing into your swimsuit, donning a cover up, flip flops, grabbing your beach
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bag (with everything you can thing
Land of the World”) — only six miles
trend ever since the property came
imaginable in it, so you don’t have to
from Walt Disney World…and a world
under Sheila Johnson’s Salamander
scramble back to the room for forgotten
away from your “average” Orlando
umbrella. The company understood
goggles or water toy), and riding down
vacation.
the benefits in helping home owners
multiple floors on the elevator. Where
These days, with the ever-evolving
in this private community rent their
all you have to do is grab a beach towel
travel landscape becoming more
properties to large parties looking for
and walk out the door onto the deck
and more diverse, options for over-
more privacy and adaptability in their
of a gorgeous pool with a waterfall,
night lodging is no longer limited to
leisure accommodations. What they
heated spa AND lazy river…and relax.
hotels. Vacation rentals, apartments,
developed was the official Reunion
Would that get your attention? It
condominiums, even entire houses
Resort Vacation Rental Program which
certainly got mine when I heard about
are becoming ever-more popular as
offers a multitude of options to meet a
it.
that sector of the lodging industry
variety of budgets and parties as large
continues to expand. Reunion Resort
as 32…equal to 8 families of 4.
Welcome to Reunion Resort, in the heart of Central Florida (aka “Vacation
has been at the forefront of that
Reunion Resort is famous for its
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many different styles of accommodations, but what really sets it apart is the fact that it puts true luxury within the reach of those who maybe don’t live in the lap of it. Think of it: when was the last time you spent time in an $8 million dollar home? For most people, that answer would be “Never,” but with the Vacation Rental Program, and their selection, that is completely attainable. In other words, instead of spending upwards of $1500 to $2000 for a week to be jammed into a “people-houser” while you’re exploring Central Florida’s attractions, you can grab some friends, pool your financial resources, and make your vacation truly one to remember, by staying in an honest-to-goodness, “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” type villa. Nightly rentals of homes like the 10-room, 12 bathroom mansion in Eagle Bay which we were able to experience range between $2050 - $3050 per night (plus taxes and fees), depending on the time of year. At first it sounds pricely, but for a place that sleeps 26 people — split that up between a large group of your closest friends and family, and you’re talking lavish, palacial accomodations for what you would pay for a 20 x 20 room at your average Hilton. And remember it you will. The “WOW” factor when walking into one of the Reunion showpiece rental properties is difficult to describe — they are mansions in every sense of the word. Grand entrances lead to stunning living areas filled with opulent furnishings (the Eagle Bay mansion boasted $2.2 MILLION dollars in furnishings alone, including a $40,000 Italian red leather sofa in the upstairs game room); floor-to-ceiling window walls looking out over beautiful vistas, 83
many of them on one of the three championship golf courses within the 2,200 acre resort; the kitchens are heaven on earth to anyone who loves
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breakfast each morning without having
and family rooms abound. Many homes
to worry about being “presentable”?
have jaw-dropping game rooms with
Many of the lush bedrooms come
regulation size pool tables, dartboards,
with ensuite bathrooms that can only
indoor shuffleboards, leather card
be described as sanctuaries — garden
tables, gaming systems — there’s
tubs perfect for relaxing sore legs
even one home with a bowling alley
after a long day at the theme parks,
AND full-screen virtual golf game.
large marble-tiled showers, double
Large, flatscreen TVs are everywhere...
vanities, and closets that would make
and then there are the indoor theatre
Carrie Bradshaw happy. The kids aren’t
rooms which you have to experience
forgotten either. Themed bedrooms —
to fully understand the concept of
Star Wars, Disney, Princess, Nautical,
“immersive.” Get into your pjs, pop
even Harry Potter — many with
the popcorn, put the latest Avengers
multiple bunk beds (the Eagle Bay
movie into the Blue Ray player and be
home has a nautical-themed one that
transported to another dimension for
sleeps 10), will make them feel like
a couple of hours with the rest of your
they’re at camp, or one big, days-long,
crew.
slumber party…but even better. What more can a family, or families, ask for? The common areas are designed
“But what’s the pool like?” An important question on the lips of every vacationer, for certain. There has been
expressly for chilling, hanging out,
no expense spared for outdoor living
and enjoying your traveling mates’
here as well and that is reflected in the
company. Plush, comfortable living
outdoor pools — waterfalls; lazy river;
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splash pads; spas; terraces that that will make you feel like you’re at a Mediterranean resort in Naples…and because it’s Florida, a lot of attention has been paid to the outdoor kitchens at Reunion’s luxury rental homes. They beg you to take advantage of Florida living by grilling out at least one night during your stay. But, as they say on TV, that’s not all. Because you’re a part of the official Reunion Rental program, every guest gets full and unlimited use of all Reunion’s firstclass amenities: the five acre water park with its own lazy river, kids water playground and waterslide, ten neighborhood swimming pools, not to mention access to the property’s three signature golf courses (designed by Palmer, Nicklaus and Watson), tennis center and full service spa (regular fees apply for golf, tennis and spa). And if you decide to take off a night from cooking, you can choose to dine at one of the resort’s excellent restaurants, including the stunning Eleven, overlooking all of Central Florida from the main building’s 11th floor (catching the theme parks’ fireworks is a nightly event here). Or, if you want, hire one of Reunion’s private chefs to come and prepare a fresh, custom-prepared dinner at your abode as a special treat. This type of experience isn’t limited to only to friends and family get togethers. These gorgeous homes are perfect for corporate outings, team-building events, seminars, wedding parties…anything where gathering together is important, but having your own sense of space is also key. The lure of Orlando is obvious — a playground for both children and adults — and so many places throughout Central Florida claim to have that “one of a kind” experience. Sadly, many miss the mark because, essentially they are merely another resort among many. That’s not the case at Renunion. Their rental program makes good on that promise of being truly unique, and for a price that won’t drain your bank account. For your next big vacation, treat yourself to a luxurious Reunion…and bring your friends along. For more information on this unique vacation experience, only a short drive from St. Augustine, call (407) 326-0366, or visit their website: www. reunionvacationhomes.com
LAID BACK LUXE
Nautilus AT THE BEACH
CELEBRATING 43 YEARS! Bikinis • Tankinis • Mix & Match Resort Wear • Ladies Plus Size Clothing Men’s Clothing
OPEN EVERY DAY! 904.471.6280
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On A1A between St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach on the Intracoastal 2 blocks south of the castle in North Beach
Causal Atmo sphere Fresh Local Seafood
ood Spectacular F le! and Fun Peop
Come By Car or Boat! (904) 829-1105 We offer outstanding family dining, whether you’re looking for steamed oysters, peel ‘n eat shrimp, fresh salad, great soups, a terrific steak or blackened chicken, we have something for everyone and every appetite!
Lunch & Dinner • 7 Days a Week Full bar • Live Music • Beautiful Sunsets Happy Hour 3-7 pm in the bar Ask Us About Private Parties In Our Covered Party Pavilion On The Water!
www.aunt-kates.com • 612 Euclid Avenue
THE VERY BEST OF TWO VIEWS
Spectacular Oceanfront Dining Best Brunch • Best Seafood • Best View
904-824-8008
4100 Coastal Highway on A1A
Just 3 miles north of the Usina Bridge • South of the Castle
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Looking back — 5 years ago this September, St. Augustine celebrated a pretty big birthday… and they had a cake to match. PHOTO BY TUCKER JOENZ
LOCAL FLAVOR IN T H IS : H O NE Y W IT H S TI NG E AT S O N T HE GO
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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!
904.471.5555 421 A 1 A Beach Blvd St. Augustine Beach, Fl www.sunsetgrilleA1A.com
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BEE-GOOD
HONEY GETS A SHOT
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BY KARA POUND
oney. The word itself is almost as sweet as the liquid gold it represents. These days, the earthy tones which this
heavenly substance imparts makes it one of the go-to ingredients in today’s craft cocktail craze. It’s only natural then that that led to what some would call “the perfect marriage” - Bourbon-infused honey.
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eally…bourbon. And
provocative pairing — use it to sweeten your
honey. Together.
tea or coffee; add it to your favorite recipes;
A North Florida gourmet honey
top fresh-from-the-oven baked goods for a mouthwatering treat; mix it with butter for a
company, Stubbees, decided to
yummy spread; or put it alongside your favorite
expand from its original product
charcuterie and smoked meats. Better yet, add
base of whipped honey mixed with
it to a favorite craft cocktail, like this Honey-
organic fruits, to experiment with
Bourbon-Thyme Punch, and let the flavor come
a new blend using small batch
alive.
bourbon. As owner and founder Justin Stubblefield says, “We’ve become known for our raw whipped honey products that come in a range of flavors like peach, orange zest, mango, and vanilla bean. We wanted to branch out
H O NEY-BO URBO N-T H YME PUNCH COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS: 4 TEASPOONS THYME SIMPLE SYRUP (RECIPE BELOW) 3 DASHES ANGOSTURA AROMATIC BITTERS 1 ½ OUNCES BOURBON WHISKEY 1 LEMON PEEL (FOR GARNISH) THYME SIMPLE SYRUP: 1/2 CUP STUBBEES BOURBON INFUSED HONEY 1/2 CUP WATER 4 SPRIGS THYME
and create a product that blends small batch bourbon
and thyme sprigs over medium heat. Bring to
and floral
a simmer, stirring frequently until honey has
honey. Our
dissolved into water. Remove from heat and allow
new Bourbon
to cool completely. Once cool, remove thyme
Infused Honey
sprigs and transfer to an airtight container.
is more than
Thyme Simple Syrup and the 3 dashes of bitters
ever hoped for.
to an Old Fashioned glass. Swirl syrup and bitters
It’s delicious.”
around in glass. Add bourbon, ice, lemon peel,
end to the things that can be enhanced by this
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To make cocktail, add 4 teaspoons of the
I could have
There’s no
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Begin by making the Thyme Simple Syrup. In a small saucepan, combine honey, water,
and stir.
DA R K C H O C O L AT E B OUR B O N P ECA N SQUAR ES INGREDIENTS: 1/4 CUP ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR 1/3 CUP DARK OR DUTCH-PROCESSED COCOA POWDER, SIFTED 1/4 TEASPOON BAKING POWDER 1/8 TEASPOON BAKING SODA 1/4 TEASPOON INSTANT ESPRESSO POWDER 1/4 TEASPOON FINE SEA SALT 6 TABLESPOONS UNSALTED BUTTER, CUT INTO CUBES
Preheat oven to 325 degrees Farenheight. Grease an 8 x 8 inch baking pan and set aside. Whisk flour, sifted cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, espresso powder, and salt. Set aside. Combine butter and chopped chocolate in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until chocolate is almost melted. Remove from heat and continue to gently stir until smooth; the residual heat from the pan should be enough to melt the last few bits of chocolate. Whisk in brown sugar and honey until incorporated. Whisk in eggs, one at a time, whisking completely after each one, until batter is smooth and shiny. Sprinkle dry ingredients over the top of melted chocolate mixture and whisk or stir until just incorporated. Stir in chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of pecans. Spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans, chocolate chips, and flake sea salt, as desired. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until top is shiny and crackly and a toothpick inserted near the center
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comes out mostly clean. Cool on a wire rack until completely cooled before slicing into squares.
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CONRADS STEAKHOUSE
HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE Located in the heart of historic downtown St. Augustine with beautiful courtyard dining on the Bay front, Harry’s
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. . Lunch Tues-Fri. 11:30-2pm. Dinner 5-9pm Closed Mondays.. GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE 904-794-9440 4010 US1 South conradssteakhouse.com
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.
904.471.8700 45 Cubbedge Rd Saint Augustine, Florida www.southbeachgrill.net
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big Wheels. Great Meals. Taste is in the Truck
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he food truck craze continues to “roll” on, so to speak. One of the main reasons is perfectly obvious — people have been growing weary of the big chain restaurants
and are demanding better quality and more variety, yet they still want food that’s fast, easy to get, and easy on their wallet. That’s just what food trucks provide — delicious, creative, affordable dining, without all the fuss. It’s casual gourmet “street food” in essence. Food trucks continue to win converts almost daily and show no sign of “slowing down” (pun intended) in the near future. In fact, St. Augustine will soon be home to the Village Garden Food Truck Park, a collection of trucks which will be located at 1480 S Old A1A Boulevard after it opens around the third week of July.
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Classic Southern BBQ; fresh California cuisine; Louisiana style Creole and Cajun dishes; comfort food with that extra something; islandstyle bowls; tasty tacos; finger licking good wings; even the exotic flavors of Africa…almost anything you have your mouth set to, you can find a truck to match it here in the Oldest City. Food trucks also solve a problem for non-restaurant brick and mortar establishments that would benefit from having something available for their patrons to nosh on but don’t have the capacity, either space or equipmentwise. Why spend the time and money squeezing a full kitchen into your craft brewery, when you can have a food truck park right outside of the building? Places like Dog Rose Brewery, Bog Brewery, and Ancient City Brewery
benefits are obvious — mobility to
to maintain. Plus, the start-up costs
have embraced this concept, often
go to high density spots at opportune
are low, meaning enterprising cooks
having trucks pulled up beside them
times; staffing needs are significantly
don’t have to risk their life savings on
during lunch and dinner hours. It’s a
less than a fixed establishment:
their dream. New food trucks start at
way to meet customers’ needs without
the overhead is significantly lower;
$50,000, but if you look around, there
having to commit to staff, products,
permitting is easier and less costly; the
are used ones for half the cost.
and facilities: a win-win situation, for
menu can be changed and customized
sure.
as the chef sees fit, plus trucks are
consumer, reap the benefits that food
not nearly as expensive, and are easier
trucks provide. We get to pick and
For the food truck owner, the
All this means is that we, the
choose the ones that appeal to us and to our tastes. What’s more, we get to experiment with new styles and flavors that we may not have tried before. Food truck chefs tend to be very creative; always trying new and interesting food combinations and trends. Plus, because storage is tight, inventory is kept to the bare minmum, meaning that you’re assured of some of the freshest eats to be found anywhere. So, the next time you feel like partaking of some of the yummiest, most innovative fare St. Augustine has to offer, there’s no need to get all dolled up and drop wads of cash on a fancy
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dinner. Just jump in your car, find the nearest truck that’s serving whatever meets your particular craving…and enjoy.
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*All following food truck locations are in St. Augustine, unless otherwise noted.
Sciences, 1 University Blvd Saturday 8 A.M. — 1 P.M. at the St Augustine Farmers Market.
AFRICAN LOVE KITCHEN
Big Island Bowls is a food truck with
www.africanlovekitchen.com
character, inspired by the founding couple’s time in Hawaii. They offer
Wednesday 8 A.M — 12:30 P.M. at St.
diverse and healthy options. They are
Augustine Pier Market 350 A1A Beach Blvd.
known for their poke bowls, buddha
Thursday — Friday 11A.M. — 2 P.M. at
bowls, smoothies and even bar tending
University of St. Augustine for Health
services. If you are looking for a
CRAVE FOOD TRUCK
Sciences, 1 University Blvd.
healthy and new change, this food
www.cravestaug.com
Saturday 8 A.M. — 12:30 P.M. at
truck is definitely the place to go.
The St. Augustine Amphitheater,
Permanent Location: Located on the
1340C A1A South.
COUNTY ROAD PROVISIONS
African Love Kitchen features authentic
Wednesday 11 A.M.— 5 P.M. at
East African cuisine, all homemade by
Triangle Marine Service 755 SR 207
Monday — Saturday 11A.M. —
Tanzanian chef Ibrahim Mahem. They
Wednesday 6 P.M.— close at Dog Rose
3:30P.M.
capture the culture of Africa in their
Brewing Co. 77 Bridge St.
food and leave everyone wanting
Saturdays 8 A.M. — 12:30 P.M. at
Crave is a fun loving energetic lunch
more. The truck also has created vegan
St. Augustine Amphitheater Farmer’s
spot serving up the freshest and
and vegetarian dishes with the same
Market, 1340C A1A South
healthiest foods they can get their
water in the San Sebastián Marina, 134 Riberia St.
authenticity so everyone can enjoy!
hands on. This food truck embodies If you love BBQ, then this food truck
the goodness and energy that comes
will be heaven. Their BBQ is seasoned
with a full, healthy lunch featuring
BIG ISLAND BOWLS
perfectly and cooked to perfection,
everything from salads, wraps,
www.bigislandbowls.com
leaving the tastebuds craving more.
smoothies, bowls, and even a Build
Visit website for specific locations and times.
County Road Provisions brings a taste
Your Own menu. Along with the great
of real southern BBQ to St Augustine
food, the waterfront view makes for a
and is worth the trip.
great lunch.
Monday 10:30 A.M. — 2 P.M. at University of St Augustine for Health
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DATIL ROOSTER
LITTLE LUNCHBOX
www.datilrooster.com Permanent Location: Beaver Toyota Permanent Location: 3912 N. Ponce de
2995 US Highway 1 South.
Leon Blvd. Monday — Friday 10:30 A.M. — 3 P.M. Tuesday — Friday 11 A.M. — 4 P.M. Friday 6:00 P.M. — 1 A.M.
The Little Lunchbox is cute and quaint just
Saturday 6:00 P.M. — 1A.M.
like its name implies. they are responsive to their customers cravings, which is why
The Datil Rooster Food Truck is
they change the menu with the seasons.
where Southern Food meets Minorcan
Currently they are “pressing the best
authenticity. This unique food truck
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prides itself on its local roots and
and featuring light summer salads o bring
its food reflects the rural and ocean
you the exact taste experience you are
Located at one of the following local
lifestyle it finds itself caught between.
looking for.
breweries most days. Check out their
LUVIN’ O-VAN
Facebook page for daily locations and specific times. Dog Rose Brewery — 77 Bridge St. Bog Brewery — 218 W King St. Ancient City Brewery — 3420 Agriculture Drive, Suite 8 The Luvin’ O-Van is known for its unique and tasty crepes that pair wonderfully with a brew from one of your local breweries. They are locally owned in St Augustine and operated by the same crew as Hot Shots Bakery. By following their Facebook page you can catch them wherever the food truck adventure leads them next!
THE MARINA CANTINA Permanent location 170 Nix Boat Yard Rd. Monday — Saturday 11:30 A.M — 3 P.M. The Marina Cantina is a multi-cuisine food truck that offers coffee, breakfast, and lunch right there on the water. You can arrive by boat or car and eat 96
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comfort foods, Sporks fancies up the
www.nalusstaugustine.com
ordinary and creates a tasty menu appealing to all. Everything from tacos
Permanent Location: The Surf Station,
to sandwiches satisfies the pallet and
1020 Anastasia Blvd.
they keep the menu new and fresh by
Serving Lunch and Dinner every day
updating it daily.
except Tuesday (closed)
TROPI-CALI FOOD TRUCK The one that started it all… Inspired by owner Jerry Morgan’s time on the
Permanent Location — 189 San Marco
north shore of Kaua’i, Hawaii, Nalu’s
Ave.
brings Hawaiian fusion to the First Coast. Providing a healthier alternative
Tuesday — Friday 11 A.M. — 3 P.M.
to all your Mexican food cravings, served in a casual setting frequented
Tropi-Cali Food Truck offers Southern
by locals, close to our beautiful white
California foods with tropically infused
sandy beaches. Don’t miss the fish
flavors. Eating here will make you want
tacos and ahi burger!
to pull up a chair on the beach, as their meals are heathy, tasty, and inspired by beach culture.
SPORKS FOOD TRUCK www.sporksfoodtruck.com
UPTOWN SCRATCH KITCHEN
1943 A1A South
Permanent Locatioh: 300 San Marco
Tuesday — Saturday 10 A.M.— 5 P.M. With a twist on your favorite classic
Thursday — Monday 12 P.M. — 7 P.M.
Uptown Scratch Kitchen is a quirky and fun hybrid restaurant specializing in cut-to-order southern creole dishes from the freshest ingredients. They offer great contemporary American cuisine and are parked close to DOS coffee so you can enjoy their food with a cup of coffee too!
WINGIN’ IT 90 South Dixie Highway, St. Augustine Tuesday — Wednesday 11:30 A.M.— 2P.M. Thursday 11:30A.M. — 5 P.M. Friday- Saturday 11:30A.M.- 10P.M. If you are looking for good wings in the St Augustine area Wingin’ It is the place for you. They have the art of wings down to perfection, offering 20 different flavors of jumbo wings with one-of-a-kind rubs and sauces. Along with the wings, and for those who prefer the classics, they also offer sandwiches and seasoned fries.
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FOOD TRUCKS
1. African Love Kitchen 2. Tropi-cali Food Truck 3. Datil Rooster 4. Little Lunchbox 5. Luvin’ O-Van 6. Wingin’ It 7. Crave Food Truck 8. Big Island Bowls 9. Sporks Food Truck 10. The Marina Cantina 11. County Road Provisions LLC 12. Uptown Scratch Kitchen
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Smoked Provisions Served 2 Days a Week County Road Provisions, LLC
“WE GOT STOCK OPTIONS” WEDNESDAY’S 755 SR 207 >< 11am-5pm (Triangle Marine Service)
305-297-1885
134 Riberia Street • On the Waterfront Next door to the St. Augustine Distillery
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& 77 Bridge st. >< 6pm-close
904-540-3945 - Check us out on
SATURDAY’S 1340-C A1A S >< 8am-12:30pm
Facebook for our current location!
(St. Augustine Amphitheater Farmer’s Market)
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Available for catering and truck bookings Find us at your favorite local brewery See our Facebook page for our current schedule and menu!
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HEALTHY HAWAIIAN
www.bigislandbowls.com
904-377-4763
Catering and Food Fruck 904-347-7010
551 Anastasia Blvd • 9am-6pm
Check our social media pages for daily locations and times
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(Dog Rose Brewing Co.)
Where Not All of Our Food is Spicy But All Our Food is Local & Real Good!
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Serving Breakfast & Lunch Daily (904) 806-3293 SPORKSFOODTRUCK@GMAIL.COM Open Tues-Sat ∙ 10am-5pm 1943 A1A South Lunch ∙ 11am-2pm at the University of Health Sciences Parking Lot 1 ∙ University Blvd
• Tacos and Quesadillas • Burgers and Sliders • Local Seafood • Daily Specials • Wraps and Salads Call Ahead! 904-770-1825 164 Nix Boat Yard
(Next to Creekside Dinery & Fishbites Fishing Lures)
904-377-6050
300 San Marco Ave • St. Augustine, FL
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SUPER KIDS… ..1960’S STYLE.
I
doctor said later, but I was the “Super Kid” that day!)
n 1960, I turned eight years old. Phone numbers were three digits, and cherry coke was a nickel at the drugstore counter. No video games, just two hours of cartoons on Saturday morning.
No computers, no internet, and no Facebook. There was no YouTube, where now even the nerdiest
We played little league baseball every summer in the red dirt lot next to the Junior High School, (not a blade of grass anywhere and dusty as the Sahara Desert!). But we loved it and
afternoon as we all sat watching the railroad tracks behind my house. “What are you boys doing?” she
underachiever can achieve mythic
asked. “We’re waiting to see the train
status just by falling off the roof, so
wreck,” we replied matter-of-factly.
long as something breaks and the
She screamed and ran down the hill
bloody bone pokes out. Back then, all
to drag away the large television
we had was the great outdoors — with
antennae and an old plow that we had
its sticks, rocks, trees and creeks —
found and placed on the tracks, like
and our trusty bikes to ride into the
we saw in some cowboy movie (got a
wilderness (as long as we were back for
whippin” for that one!).
lunch!). I know, I know...I sound like every
One day, the Rierson Brothers offered us a ride home from school.
other old geezer talking about the
“Jump on in the back of the pickup
“good old days.” But that’s not
truck and we’ll take you home!” As
my point. My point is, that to be
they sped up and drove past our house,
considered a “Super Kid” by anyone
without stopping, I yelled, “Jump,
other that your Mom or Grandpa, you
fellas! They’re going to drop us off in
had a tall hill to climb! That didn’t
the woods somewhere and we’ll have
stop us from thinking we were “Super
to walk all the way back!”
Kids” and that’s just what my little
I leaped out and hit
brother Booger and I (and all our little
the pavement hard...
playmates) set out to prove every
with my head. I was
Saturday morning.
knocked out, but
Success was in the eye of the
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team; Rotary, Lions Club, the bank. I was on the Civitan’s team and my brother had American Legion on the back of his uniform. We wore our colors proudly. Our uniforms could only be worn for one game and then they had to be washed or you couldn’t tell the teams apart. Everybody looked like the “Red Sox” within a couple of innings because of that nasty red dirt. Since I was a little overweight as a kid, I always batted fourth or cleanup. I hit many a home run and our team always seemed to make it to the playoffs (we were all “Super Kids” that summer!) But, it was our pitcher, Curtis Samuels, who took us to the final regional game. He had so many no-hitters, we stopped counting. But on the day of the big game, his arm just went cold. It was limp and he said it had been hurting for a couple of weeks. He
the others were
beholder, and we kids were doing
really impressed at
the “beholding.” We worked hard to
my daredevil move!
impress each other and would never
I staggered home in
have thought to garner favor from
a daze, went in and
our parents. They would have tried to
immediately fell asleep
stop us, just like my mother did one
(“Concussion,” the
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every adult organization sponsored a
couldn’t pitch and we lost that game. Later
CUP O’
JOE
it was determined that his injury, left untreated for weeks, meant he could never pitch again. Our coach had been blinded by
winning and was not looking after his
to “get into” that would be viewed as
players. We all learned that lesson at an
dangerous today. We live in a world
early age and it’s stuck with me ever
where you can’t let your children walk
since.
down the block alone. So achievement
When my brother and I moved from North Carolina to Vero Beach, there
means something different now. My point is, that there is an awful lot
were three coral reefs right offshore.
of attention given, rightfully so, to the
We learned to surf and became quite
real “Super Kids” these days, and this
good. Our Dad had what he called a
edition is dedicated to their remarkable
“reef board” made for us, to paddle
stories. But what about all us ordinary
out and fish. We would tie a bucket of
people who must settle for being second,
live shrimp onto the board and paddle
third — or fortieth — best? Standards
it out to the reef. We caught all kinds
are high these days because of all the
of fish and strung them onto a “fish
notoriety that comes with simply getting
stringer” that drifted behind the board.
your face ‘out there’ on social media:
So many times, I would feel a jolt and
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc. I don’t
look back to see some shark bite off our
want my face out there (I am always
string of fish! It made us really mad!
shocked at how fat I look in pictures), I
So one time my Dad got a jar of blood,
don’t really like my voice when I hear it
from the butcher, and we went out on
(I sound like the country hick boy from
the reef, poured out the blood and threw
North Carolina that I truly am!). I am not
out a big baited hook. We got a shark,
alone, and kids these days are under tons
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of pressure to look, sound and “be” cool
the beach till we cut the line and let him
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we didn’t think much about the danger
Despite all of my “insecurities” I
(no different from teasing the big bull in
still advertise my law practice in the
the pasture and running off!), but it sure
newspaper with a picture of me in it.
impressed the teenage girls on the beach!
I still do a radio show on WFOY 102.1
“Super Kid” surfers from North Carolina!
FM for the COA where my voice is heard
Shark daredevils! It was a great summer.
every Thursday morning at 8 A.M. So
When we were teenagers, we would
how can I do that if I am so ashamed of
walk out onto the St. Augustine Beach
how I look and sound? Because I have a
pier with our surfboards. There was no
wife, kids, a mom and friends that love
charge to get on, and there was a snack
me. And all you need to make it in life is
bar! The pier was made of wood. When
at least one person who loves you. They
the waves were big, it was easier to
don’t love you for being first, or for being
just walk to the end of the pier, throw
great at anything in particular, or even
your surfboard in and jump off after it!
for being able to walk and talk. They just
Some people were too scared, but some
love you for being you, unconditionally.
of us weren’t and we got kudos for it. I
Like the mom who visits her son in
remember being dared to jump off the
prison or calls her grandchildren every
Bridge of Lions and it was really no big
week with no call back. Remember, we
deal. You jump in and swim to the city
might not be first or second or even
yacht pier, which is what we called it
fortieth, but to those who love us it just
back then. Dangerous? Not really. It just
doesn’t matter. So go out there and tell
looked dangerous, and if you jumped
somebody you love them. It will be super
with the incoming tide it was an easy
for you, and even if you can’t tell, super
swim. There were lots of things for kids
for them too!
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