Old City Life - January 2014 by Castaway Publishing, Inc.

Volume 8 Issue 1 | JAN. 2014

A New Year, A New You! Tips for Mind, Body and Soul

When You Don’t Have an Apple...

Saint Johns County Doctors Resource Guide

For Your Information

First Coast News’ Jessica Clark Loves Saint Augustine!

Building a Boat, Building a Legacy The Xynides Boatyard Story

St. Augustine’s Culture & Lifestyle Magazine

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Castaway Publishing, Inc PO Box 35 St. Augustine, FL 32085 904.461.6773 OCL@castawaypublishing.com Ken Yarbrough

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Letter from Lura

ear Readers, Another year is in the books and it’s been a full one, to say the least. I hope that everyone out there had a wonderful holiday season and that the New Year finds you happy and healthy. Speaking of health (like that segue there?), what better time to take an individual health inventory. It’s a subject that’s near and dear to my heart, so I figured “Why not use this issue to help everyone out in that area?” First off, everyone knows that to be healthy, ya gotta exercise. There’s just no way around it. It is what it is. But, not all exercise is the same, and it’s definitely not one-size-fits-all. But how do you go about figuring out what’s best for you? I asked Kim Miller if she wouldn’t mind lending her expertise on that subject. As a personal trainer, she has been helping people find their perfect match for many years and her advice can be found on page 26. I’m certain it’ll help you get off the sofa and into a healthier way of life in no time. Of course, the standard advice is to consult a doctor before you start any workout program, so I included a listing of doctors of all specialties to assist that as well. While it doesn’t have every doctor in the area in every field of medicine, it’s a good place to start. It’s the first time Old City Life has done this and it’s my intention to do it every year in this issue. We’ll update it next year, so keep this one around the house to refer to until then. That’s a start to physical health. But what about the other part of the equation-the mind? You can’t ignore the mind-body connection; for that, lifecoach Cindy Witt gives us strategies for “finding balance.”, an important part of your health maintenance plan. That “zen” feeling is one that is definitely found in one of the area’s favorite physical activities, surfing. The waves start to richter off the Costa Rican shores during the winter months and it seems like there’s always a bit of an exodus of certain area residents to that surfing mecca about this time every year. I’ve always been curious about the (in)famous surf safaris of one of those travelers, restaurateur and surfer Chris Way, who often takes with pals Chuck Tinlin, Bert Tavery and Mark Bailey. Couldn’t help but ask if he wouldn’t mind sharing their adventures with this rest of us-and he was kind enough to oblige. Sadly, I had to keep it to three pages(but that means that there’s more to be told in upcoming issues-stayed tuned). As for Old City Life, I’m happy to report that it’s still going strong, growing, getting bigger and better with every issue. Last month, I alluded to something big in the works. Well, I am pleased to announce the birth of our new babythe bright and shiny re-designed Old City Life website, which went live just a couple of weeks ago. I’d like to thank our friends Jen and Tom Reed at Avid Design Group for lending their time and talent to getting this up and running. You’re the best! By the time this issue hits the streets, I will have run my first marathon, the Jacksonville Bank on December 29th(yikes!), so in case I don’t survive, I just want to say thank you to all of you who continue to support the magazine of Florida’s Historic Coast. Of course, I am kidding about the first part, but the last, I’m completely serious. Saint Augustine is the best! A votre sante! Lura Readle Scarpitti

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4 letter from the editor 7 event 9 from our Mayor 12 poem 15 beauty 18 giving 22 music 23 home 26 body 39 mind 40 recipe 42 road trip 45 history 46 calendar 51 travel 55 waterfront 59 people 70 adventure 73 locals 74 contributors

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Volume 8 Issue 1 | JAN. 2013

A New Year, A New You! Tips for Mind, Body and Soul

When You Don’t Have an Apple...

Saint Johns County Doctors Resource Guide

For Your Information

First Coast News’ Jessica Clark Loves Saint Augustine!

Building a Boat, Building a Legacy The Xynides Boatyard Story

St. Augustine’s Culture & Lifestyle Magazine

on the cover On the Cover: New Year, new focus, new you. Hopefully we’ll stick to our resolutions to get back in “game shape” this year, how about you?

Photo by KATE GARDINER model courtesy of The Refinery volume 8

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Where’s the Lizano?

Chris shows us the Way to Costa Rica

For What Ails You

Doctors Resource Guide

Handmade

History of the local boatbuilding craft by Xynides

Spread the News

First Coast News’ Jessica Clark

Not so Lonesome

Bert’s band draws an audience

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clipse Recording Studio released their 12th consecutive Holiday Charity CD December 10th at Creekside Dinery. Proceeds from this years edition, entitled “Nights of Lights, a Holiday Musical Tradition, went to benefit the Empty Stocking Fund.

Photos by: Bill Kenyon

Photos Left to Right: Dan Huff, Marjorie Taylor • Jim Stafford, Susan Green, RJ Larizza • Rob Piazza, Terry Brinkley • John “Skipper” Nock, Geir Stoele, Kitte Nock • Russ Thomas, Kayla Douglas, Chuck Kranz • Singin’ St. Nick • David Watt Besley, George Reeves, Deborah Reeves Peg Reinhart, Mark Kamiyama

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All American Air Table Tennis Classic

hen Christine Chapman was in the running to be crowned as Queen at the Junior Service League’s annual gala, she never expected her efforts to result in a longstanding event that would continue to benefit the community… she was simply searching for a way to raise money for the cause. “Steve and I were at another event talking with Derek May and his wife,” she recalled. “Derek suggested a table tennis tournament, and I wasn’t sure what to think about that at first.” Christine said the conversation continued, and that Derek shared a lot of information about how a tournament could be put together. “I had envisioned a more ‘formal’ event, maybe black tie,” Christine admitted. “I couldn’t imagine table tennis drawing such a formal audience.” Derek’s advice remained close to her thoughts though, and she found herself experimenting with ideas for how to make it work. After reading a book suggested by him (The History of Table Tennis Vol. 1: 1928-1939), Christine put together a team of ladies to work on the project. Derek said he would handle the tournament aspect of the fundraiser if they could coordinate the party side. The first tournament was held at the Chapman home in October 2009, and its wild success demanded that it would become an annual event. Lauren Abell and her husband Jeff, long-time friends of the Chapmans, suggested that they form a 501 (c) 3 organization in order to continue their charitable endeavors in a way that would be more in line with their spirit of giving. After a lot of research and hard work, the All American Air Charitable Foundation was formed, complete with a board of directors. “The Chapmans have a reputation of helping other people,” Lauren said. “After some initial research, we realized that this could be an amazing organization. I am proud to be a founding board member, as we have been able to do a great deal of good in our community.” The AAA Charitable Foundation’s purpose, “to provide direction and beneficiary selection of charitable giving and to organize/operate fundraising activities intended to sustain and grow philanthropic support of selected agencies and causes,” continues each year with the Table Tennis Classic. “We have some of the best people from the area working on this project, volunteers who are committed to giving back,” Christine explained. “The committee is made up of 11 women who spend untold hours at board meetings and working on plans for each year’s tournament. They are amazing!”

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What started off as a friendly suggestion for a fundraiser has since grown into an activity involving the entire community of Saint Augustine. There are those who come to play, and there are those who come to cheer on the players, watching and socializing. Four years ago there were 42 people playing table tennis in the tournament and 240 people in attendance. This year there is expected to be 60 or more players and over 350 guests! Christine said that the women’s division will be stronger than ever before. Usually that division averages eight to ten players, and this year it is anticipated that many more will be registered. The Junior Service League of St. Augustine, Wildflower Clinic, Emergency and Homeless Coalition, the Players Championship Boys and Girls Club, Limelight Theatre, Children’s Museum of St. Johns, St. Johns County Center for the Arts at SAHS, the Lightner Museum East Wing Renovation Project, and Community Hospice of Northeast Florida and the Bailey Family Center for Caring have all been recipients of the Table Tennis Classic benefit over the course of the last four years. This year’s event will benefit the EPIC Behavioral Healthcare Recovery Center and Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Johns County. When you arrive at the event, don’t be surprised when you are welcomed by people in a variety of costumes. “The costumes began as another idea by Derek,” Christine said. “He said that the best way to make it really fun would be to not take ourselves too seriously! We lighten the mood by having people dress in costume. It’s hard to take things seriously when you’re dressed as a chicken, or a gorilla or a hippy. Costumes are not required, but they are highly encouraged.” Derek May and his father Pete May will serve as the Competition Directors again this year. Pete is a six-time Georgia Table Tennis Champion, and Derek is a former member of the U.S. National Table Tennis Team. Each player will receive a competition shirt and gift bag as well as dinner, drinks and dancing at the event. Player registrations are $150 per person (late registrations will be $200 per person after January 18th until January 31st as space permits). The Fifth Annual All American Air Table Tennis Classic will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at River House, 179 Marine Street. All American Air Charitable Foundation board members Debby Brownell and Erin Warrell are the chairs for this year’s event. For more information or to order your tickets for this fun evening, as a player or as a spectator, please visit

from our mayor

HEALTH AND FITNESS… BAH HUMBUG by Joseph L. Boles Jr.

ell the New Year is upon us and we will all be re-evaluating our life’s goals (or, at least we are suppose to!) For the last 50 years I have always attempted to adjust my eating habits so as not to retain too much extra poundage. I use the word “poundage” because it sounds ponderous and heavy, like a chain around your neck. Because, that is how I have always felt. Extra weight is a product of what goes into my mouth, I know that. I do not have a glandular problem and thank God for that. Some of my readers may not know that at one point, about 15 years ago my weight ballooned to 289 lbs…..….. Yes, 289 lbs. When I tell people that today, I usually say, for more emphasis “290 lbs.” If I really want to emphasize my level of unhealthiness during that period of my life, I might say something like, “pushing 300 lbs.”, as if it were some incredible life goal that I had achieved. It was during that time that I found that I had earned myself some Type II diabetes! So about 1999, I began to diet, exercise and lose weight. I furiously rode a bicycle mornings and evenings. I joined a fitness club and went a minimum of at least three mornings a week. I tried to cut out carbohydrates and focus on proteins and fat burning food. Back then it was the popular Atkins Diet that I followed. Since I love salads, I balanced the meat out with vegetables. It worked and I got down to around 225 lbs. and I now maintain somewhere between 225 lbs and 235 lbs. at all times. Still a little more than I should carry but, I have settled into that range. The odd thing is that for the last 2 years I have not ridden the bicycle regularly, actually hardly at all, and I have completely stopped going to the gym. (Although, I do pay the monthly membership fee, just in case!) But, my weight has stayed about the same. As the Mayor, it is my pleasure to attend many, many functions that include dinners, receptions, and meetings with food, food, food. Every charitable board that I serve upon has lunch meetings where food is also brought in. What I am trying to say is that there is a lot of food right in front of me, and it is only my will power that keeps me from totally gorging myself back up to 289 lbs. My wife, Jane and I were looking at a photograph of me during that weighty period where I was standing in the pool, arms crossed and my fingers to my lips in a shushing gesture. I said to Jane something like, “That’s a picture of a fat boy acting like he’s got good sense,” or some other self-derogatory comment. She said, “I knew you back then and I thought you were cute.” I am flabbergasted but, suffice it to say, there are many people in the world, my wife Jane especially, that respond to people’s personalities and who they are and not by how they look. As I age and more hair falls out and my muscles begin to atrophy, I thank God that I am married to such a woman. If there is anything for you to take away from my musings it would be……Try to be who you are not always who you want to be. It will take some of the pressure off, relieve you of some of the selfloathing that we all feel when we’re trying to zip up our tight fittin’ blue jeans. It just might free you up to enjoy life a little more which can be empowering. Right after Thanksgiving, the last few years, I have completely eliminated sugar from my diet until Christmas Day. You might ask why on earth would I want to avoid the best time of the year to eat tasty treats, sweets, bakery goods, cakes, pies, etc. Well, for me that few week period completely on the no-sugar wagon gives me a great deal of confidence in my will power. So by the time you will have read this, I will have enjoyed the Chocolate Rum Yule Log, the Christmas cookies, the stocking candy and those wonderful cinnamon rolls that Jane makes every Christmas morning. Hopefully by now I am at least back in control having enjoyed the holiday season with no regrets. Happy, Happy New Year to all of you in 2014 and lets all look forward together to all of our City celebrations coming up this year. volume 8

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Ancient City Spoken Word by Chris Bodor

poken Word is alive in the Nation’s Oldest City. Dos Café, located at 300 San Marco Ave in Saint Augustine, is the latest location to open their doors to poetry. They had a successful inaugural reading last month with featured poet Hana Mavis. The day and time for this poetry reading is Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Drop by the café or find the café on Facebook for the January dates and additional information. Mark you calendars for next month’s second annual teen poetry reading hosted by The Betty Griffin House at Rhinos Student Entertainment Zone, located at 1765 Tree Blvd. The competition will be held on February 27th and is open to all teenagers in St. Johns County. Perform your poem in front of an audience and be scored by judges from the poetry community. All poets who present their work at the event will be considered for publication in the debut edition of the St. Johns County literary magazine. For theme, guidelines, and additional information please find the Betty Griffin House on Facebook or go to their website: http://www.bettygriffinhouse.org. The Ancient City Poets will present their January Plant-APoem workshop on the last Sunday of the month (January 26th) at the Gallery Café of Saint Augustine, Florida (1974 US-1 South, in the Staples Plaza). Arrive with a poem seed and learn how to cultivate in into presentable poem in an hour. A small fee of $10 pays for bottomless coffee, to ignite the write, and all you can eat sweet treats, to feed the need to create. The January gathering will be held on the 26th and will be led by Robert Waldner who has a new poem in Florida Speaks, an anthology featuring two dozen poets musing about the Sunshine State. Registration is at 1:45 and the sessions run from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. For more info check-out the group’s website, www.bodor.org, or find Ancient City Poets on Facebook.

January Journey by Chris Bodor

January is like an open road Resolutions made in this brand new year Reflect in the review mirror Strait ahead I steer Stop smoking, maybe More exercise, perhaps Consult the calendar Unfold the road maps When driving through the neighborhood Treat each neighbor the way we should During our travel On days when nothing goes well Flat tire, wrong turn, fan belt slip I will remember Life is not a destination It is all about the trip. 12

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ecember 7 was the date of the 2013 “Circle of Angels” gala for Northeast Florida Community Hospice. The annual event was held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. AJ McGuninness. Established in 1979, Community Hospice of Northeast Florida is the first and only community-based, nonprofit hospice provider to serve residents of the First Coast. Through the support of nearly 940 employees and 930 volunteers, the organization helps patients and their families live better with advanced illness.

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Photos left to right - Lisa Atkinson, Todd Faulker • Charles and Lorri Lassiter • Bill Young, Greer Edmiston, Linda Young, Margarette Ann Edmiston • AJ McGuinness, Lyn George, Buzz Gearoge • Kelly and Gil Barrera • Judy Miller & Sue Foley • Pat and Brendan O’Connell • Nicole Taylor and Kate Perkins • Kara Haeussmen, Erin Warrell, Jeremy Gordon, Emily Gordon, Christine Chapman • Karen Glenos, Jimmy Glenos, Amy and Mark Bailey Jr. • Wim Heusdens, Jan Heusdens, and Buzz George • Fred and Barbara Olmested • Marilyn Morris, David Childers, Beverly Carmichael • Trish Asselta, Dr, Sherry Risch, Judi Shine 13

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The Tooth,The Whole Tooth by Dr. Douglas Johnson and Nothing But The Tooth....

re you missing a tooth or teeth? Dental implants may very well be the solution to your problem. According to the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, 69% of adults ages 35-44 have lost at least one permanent tooth and by age 74, 26% of adults have lost all of their permanent teeth. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root replacement that is used in prosthetic (artificial replacement) dentistry to support restorations that resemble a tooth or group of teeth. The history of implants embedded into the jaw bone dates back to around 600AD. The Mayan civilization has been shown to have used the earliest examples of dental implants, with pieces of tooth shaped shell placed into the sockets of missing teeth. In the 1950’s research being conducted at Cambridge University, ultimately lead a Swedish orthopedic surgeon, P I Branemark, to observe that bone grows into close proximity with titanium. Branemark decided the mouth was easily accessible and with the high rate of edentulism (no teeth), then continued many studies and ultimately coined the term ‘osseointegration’ {adherence of bone with titanium}. In 1965 Branemark placed the first titanium dental implant into a human volunteer. In 1978 he entered into a partnership for the development and marketing of his dental implant. Whether you are young, middle-aged or an older adult; whether you need to replace one tooth, several, or all your teeth, there is a dental implant solution for you. Dental implants may be the best

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option for replacing your missing teeth (with the exception of growing children). Tooth loss from gum disease, decay (cavities), failed root canals, trauma, excessive wear, or congenital defects can all be addressed with dental implants. Rather than resting a denture on the gums or using adjacent teeth as anchors liked fixed bridges, dental implants are long term replacements. Dental implants never slip or make embarrassing noises that advertise the fact that you have “false teeth”, and never decay like teeth anchoring fixed bridges. Many people who are missing a single tooth opt for a fixed bridge; but a bridge may require the cutting down of healthy, adjacent teeth that may or may not need to be restored in the future. Then, there is the additional cost of possibly having to replace the bridge once, twice, or more over the course of a lifetime. Similarly, a removable partial denture may contribute to the loss of adjacent teeth. According to the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, studies show that within five to seven years there is a failure rate of up to 30% in teeth located next to a fixed bridge or removable partial denture. When a tooth or teeth are removed, the supporting bone resorbs (goes away) and the facial form can change. Because implants integrate with the bone, bone loss is generally not a problem. Dental implants are among the most successful procedures in dentistry. There is no guarantee that an implant procedure will be successful, but studies have shown a five-year survival rate of 95% for the lower jaw and 90% for the upper jaw. A dental implant designed to replace a single tooth is composed of three parts; the titanium implant that fuses with the jawbone; the abutment, which fits over the portion of the implant that protrudes from the gum line; and the crown, which is created by a restorative dentist/prosthodontist and fitted onto the abutment for a natural appearance. Sometimes in order for an implant or implants to be placed, bone grafting procedures may need to be performed. These grafts can be from very simple to more complex - examples are “ridge augmentation” and “sinus lifts”. Graft material can come from the patient - a secondary surgery sight is indicated; cadaver bone, human or animal; or synthetic products. The safety and efficacy of all these graft products is outstanding and many times are used in combination. When deciding on a dental implant, your dentist will usually work with a specialist (oral & maxillofacial surgeon, periodontist, prosthodontist) or may place the implant him/her self. The team approach combines the best of modern science and technology. Certain software systems help plan the procedures, and stateof-the-art x-ray machines (Cone beam CT scanners) can be used to evaluate your bone in three dimensions, make accurate measurements and locate vital structures for proper treatment planning. The same data can be employed for the preparation of computer-designed placement guides. In some instances, patients can replace all of their teeth and have a fully functioning prosthesis in one sitting, known as “teeth in an hour”. If you have any questions about dental implants, I encourage you to ask your dentist or call my office for a consultation - it may very well change your life for the better.

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t’s very simple: images make or break a magazine. It’s ironic how, when the images are good, great even, they fit seamlessly into the pages and make the editorial content shine. When the images are bad, they jump off the pages like a buzz saw and make even the best writing seem horrible. A substantial part of our tremendous success of the past three issues is due to the fabulous photographers whose works grace the cover and are featured throughout the body of the magazine. We are fortunate to have these talented shooters, who help us tell a thousand words...and more. Because of the hectic nature of adjusting to the demands of publishing OCL, credit has been woefully omitted and sometimes has not been given as it should. In order to rectify that, we wanted to take this opportunity to shine a bright, glowing spotlight on these gifted individuals. Most of them are available for personal bookings for any occasion and we hope that you will consider them for your photographic needs in the future. And to our wonderful photographers, our heartfelt thanks! We couldn’t do it without ya!

Kate Gardiner Photography • www.kategardinerphoto.com • 602-370-0794 We can’t thank Kate Gardiner enough for the amazing images she has produced for Old City Life’s first three issues under Castaway Publishing. No matter what it is that we are trying to achieve-recreating Jim Fixx’s iconic running book cover for this month’s issue, for instanceshe is able to see that vision and take it to the next level(just turn back to that cover for a reminder of her expert eye for composition and lighting). Her flair for fashion photography was most recently showcased in the “Fall into Fashion” photo spread featured in the October issue of OCL and her highly-praised cover of model Alyssa Cole was extremely well-received throughout the city. Kate earned a Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts from the University of Arizona in 1998 and began her career as a full-time photojournalist for The Day, a regional daily newspaper based in New London, Conn. After relocating to St. Augustine with her husband in 2007, she began shooting weddings and portraits full-time. She just finished up a street photography project in France, using only the inconspicuous Fuji x100s mirrorless camera and expects to have a show after the first of the year.

Addison Fitzgerald • Photographic Arts • www.addfitz.com • 904-471-5308 A longtime-contributor and the photographer for our “Paddleboard Santa” cover last month, Addison Fitzgerald has been an area leader in photography, art direction and video production since 1991. His award-winning work continues to be widely published and has been featured on several network television shows. Addison’s brilliant use of lighting distinguishes his work, defines his style, and makes him one of the most diverse and talented cameraman in the Southeast. His passion for his craft shines through every image. “As a high profile photographer, you are a portraitist, a sociologist. a fashion photographer and a documenter. Bottom line, I love what I do,” he explains. This is abundantly apparent in the beautiful images he provided for our September issue sailing feature-we only wish we could have included more! The Flagler College alumni continues his success as a full-time Photographic Manager/ Supervisor of Rekcut Publishing Company (Leonards Photography), while also indulging in his own personal “fine art photography” interests as owner of “Photographic Arts and Historic Photo Tours of St. Augustine. Addison’s professional services can be booked by contacting him directly at the listed information.

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Tammy Harrow • Luna Blu Photography • www.lunabluphotography.com • 904-4607432

Photographer, writer, avid world traveler: all of these distinctions apply to photographer Tammy Harrow. Self-confessed “food-obssessed”, one of her specialties is making the creations of locals chefs come to life on the pages of Old City Life (to start your mouth watering, just turn to her pics of this month’s recipe on page 36, or dig up last month’s Red Velvet Cake recipe) and elsewhere. A downtown resident, Tammy works with dozens of local restaurants and businesses capturing the essence of our unique community. She also specializes in intimate weddings taking place at local B&B’s. Her work has been featured in national publications, some of which has been featured on MSNBC, CNN, and in Woman’s Day magazine, and she has trained with some of National Geographic’s top photographers. Tammy’s talent doesn’t stop there. A gifted writer, her article on the Ice Plant, which appeared in last month’s issue, gave OCL readers the “behind-the-scenes” skinny on the latest Saint Augustine hotspot. But it’s her Travel Bug blog entry “Reasons Not to Live in Saint Augustine” that brought her instant notoriety when it went viral shortly after posting and gained over 40,000 hits in its first few weeks. You can contact her for personal bookings directly at tammyharrow@gmail.com or by phone number listed above.

Justin Itnyre • www.justiniphoto.com • 904.377.4268 Justin’s beautiful work can be seen in our newly-added Saint Augustine Living feature, which last month highlighted Jane Mathis’ stunning marsh-front home and brought out the beauty of “Sundown” the distinctive Crescent Beach waterfront abode. Camera in hand for over 10 years, his winning combination of patience and skill brings out the irresistible character of any subject: picturesque landscapes, punchy portraits, the sassy shoe of a bride-to-be. Justin’s versatile, calm, unobtrusive nature is the original recipe for success and he blends easily with any environment. Old City Life has been proud to feature much of his work on the cover and inside the magazine itself and his architectural photography has been published in Homes & Land, Jacksonville Magazine, Unique Homes, and the book, Historic Sites of St. Augustine and St. Johns County. Internationally arete images hit the press for Volvo Powertrain, New Beauty Magazine, and Blue Green Corporation. For personal bookings, please contact Justin at the information above.

Rhonda Parker Rhonda Parker is an award-winning freelance journalist, writer, and editor who relocated to Saint Augustine, Florida after serving as Sawt Beirut International Radio’s Syria and Iran correspondent, and English editor for the Arab Spring Movements in the Middle East. She is a veteran Middle East correspondent and photojournalist and currently a regular contributor for several Florida and Saint Johns County publications, including Old City Life Magazine. She is also the Saint Augustine-based Community Photographer for the Florida Times-Union’s Jacksonville.com Spotted.

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Alpha Omega Miracle Home

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by Tammy Harrow

ack in 1981, lifetime Saint Augustine-resident Lisa Franklin, a teenager at the time, found herself pregnant and concerned about the future for her and her unborn child. Thankfully, Lisa had the support of her tight-knit Christian family, but even that didn’t keep her from feeling confused and alone. The experience helped arm her with the empathy she would need going forward-only she didn’t know it yet. Fast forward a decade later, Lisa had come a long way in her life and was married with three children when she woke with an epiphany. She knew what she was meant to do; she had to find a way to help other women in situations like hers so many years ago. She had to help young pregnant women without any type of support system. There was no doubt in her mind it had to be done and she knew it wouldn’t be easy. Through hard work and perseverance, three years later, Lisa and her husband Charles brought her vision to fruition by opening a home to young unwed mothers. Thanks to the tireless work of Lisa, her board members, staff, and the community, Alpha Omega Miracle Home has grown tremendously in the past 16 years and now serves primarily as a residential program for homeless, single, and expectant mothers, as well as for senior women. AOMH currently houses up to three dozen residents for up to two years in their program and helps thousands of needy members of the community each year through various outreach programs,

such as the Extended Families Program, which allows troubled parents to temporarily place their children in one of AOMH’s carefully screened Christian-based foster families who will care for them while the parents deal with drug, alcohol addiction, or whatever obstacles in their lives preventing them from caring for their child. For many parents this is a welcomed alternative to placing their child in a state run system. AOMH families truly want these parents well and reunited with their children. “AOMH does not offer a hand out, we offer a hand up,” Lisa tells me as we walk the grounds of their future Saint Augustine campus which will house up to 100 residents along with a counseling center that will be open to members of the community, as well as an on-site daycare. AOMH runs a pretty tight ship with their young mothers and it shows. These girls are some of the nicest most respectable young women I’ve ever met. They’re humbled by the help they receive and hopeful about their futures. Some are paired with elderly residents who help guide them and teach them skills they may not have learned at home. The girls are required to constantly better themselves by enrolling in either a technical or educational program. And they must also comply with AOMH’s zero tolerance policy for both alcohol and drugs. Since their doors opened AOMH has housed 768 residents, fostered 124 adoptions, and given away more than 3,000 pairs of new shoes. This is truly one of the most remarkable organizations I’ve ever seen and they can’t do it alone.

As a community, how can you help? • Donate your time-as a mentor or teaching a life-skills class: resume writing, cooking, nutrition, financial planning, etc. • Shop the AOMH Thrift Store at 283 San Marco Ave. • Join the fun Saint Augustine’s 1st MudMania event on March 29th either as a volunteer or participant. • Visit the website: www.aomh.org for an updated wish list of items.

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Celebrating Ninety The St. Augustine Art Association

014 marks the St. Augustine Art Association’s 90th year of promoting artistic excellence. During the Saturday and Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend, this non-profit organization has been staging their annual St. Augustine Art & Craft Festival for nearly 50 years. All proceeds from the Festival benefit their community outreach efforts. Special 90th anniversary exhibits and activities at their 22 Marine Street gallery this month include, “Treasures of the Saint Augustine Art Colony”, featuring the original paintings by the late J. Courtenay Hunt, and newly acquired works from the St. Augustine Art Association Permanent Collection. On Friday, February 7th, sail through the St. Augustine Art Association’s (STAAA) illustrious past during an elegant 90th birthday party cruise. Live music, dancing, treasure hunting and a display of “Lost Colony” art throughout the gallery are some of the highlights of the three-hour tour. Currently on display until February 2nd, at the Art Center is the” Annual Figure and Portrait Show”, showcasing Historic Portraits by Lisa O’Neil.

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by Chris Bodor The STAAA art gallery serves as the cultural hub for the Nation’s Oldest City, housing a collection of “Lost Colony” art and providing a gathering place for workshops, lectures, children’s programs, concerts and special events. They offer non-instructional studio sessions such as Open Studio Tuesdays, and Monday Night Life Drawing. Easels and/or tables are provided for both of these ongoing events. Also at 22 Marine Street, the STAAA has on permanent display “Arty Facts of Drake’s Raid”, a permanent installation of artifacts unearthed below the North Gallery wing of the St. Augustine Art Association. The display showcases evidence of Drake’s Raid on the Spanish town in 1586. This commemorative Saint Augustine 450th Anniversary legacy project was produced in part through a grant from the Florida Humanities Council. St. Augustine Art Association membership is open to all. For information on dues and additional membership information please go to their website at www.staaa.org. More photos at www.oldcitylife.com

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Lonesome Bert

& the Skinny Lizards

Story by OCL Staff Photo by Taylor Fausset

USIC may very well be the oldest pure art form known to man, if you don’t count personal adornment like tattoos, earbobs and ochre face paint. It certainly figures back to the dawn of civilization, with Paleolithic proof such as bone flutes found in the company of mammoth bones at picnic sites where hunters gathered, and gatherers hunkered next to precious fires and hummed while they hammered spear points out of flint nuggets. It is, therefore, not a surprise to find such a time-honored art abroad in the Oldest City. You might even call astonishing the number of live music offerings available on any particular day, with flavors from gypsy to jamband, Buffet to Bach, reggae to rock. And often, if your luck holds, the unmistakeable style of Lonesome Bert & the Skinny Lizards. “We came out of nowhere,” claims Lonesome Bert Hodge, “Everything truly astonishing seems to come out of nowhere. So it looked like a good place to start.” Bert began writing songs in 2001, after a career adventuring through naval aviation, deep-woods land surveying, B-727 driving and rental property wrangling, all played out against a muted background of folksinging and finger-picking. “I have tried to make some sense of all the things I’ve seen But I might as well expect the moon to shine down green.” ---from “Where the Track Meets the Sky” Armed with a handful of catchy and pithy originals, Bert set out with his percussionist friend Steve Mitherz to busk his way into a St Augustine timeline ruled by Gamble Rogers, Will MacLean and a revered group of such worthies. Bassist Chris Clark showed up and sat in one night, having fled a troubled existence as a thrash-metal bassman in south Florida. Chris, captivated by the idea of showing off his hot fingerwork while presenting some fairly peculiar viewpoints, soon joined the creative team with his own compositions. The band played bars and bar mitzvahs, weddings and

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“From nowhere we came, back to nowhere we shall go!” wingdings, parties and potlucks. Somewhere along the way they encountered Mark Saunders, a seafaring sailboat captain/ carpenter who played a mean fiddle, and they piped him aboard for the trip. “We play a lot of benefits.” explained Lonesome Bert, “But then, many local musicians here do that. It’s a very caring and involved crowd. We are practically the house band for the ‘Pie in the Sky’ organization in Hastings, and we love helping them out. But festivals are our favorite. The audience comes primed to listen and ready to rock, and that sort of supercharges the music. And of course, the sets are short and intense, and you get the stage, and the lights, and the professional sound guys. How can you beat that?” Lonesome Bert & the Skinny Lizards have recorded three cd’s of original music in the past five years, and they are hard at work on a new one. Their songs are lively and toe-tappy, with infectious melodies and lyrics that engage your imagination and then boot you into a world of speculation. Sometimes they perform forgotten folk music or antique jug band tunes because the songs are just too good to leave behind. Ry Cooder, Taj Mahal, Mississippi John Hurt and the Jim Kweskin Jug Band are cited as formative influences. Chris adds Jaco Pastorius to the list, and Mark can sound like Stefan Grapelli if you squint your eyes just a little. Steve, having grown up in Manhattan, will claim many of the downtown jazz greats as his babysitters. This band is all about clever, acerbic lyric sets delivered in a happy “bumptime” beat that disguises the dark political and social insinuations that trouble the minds of today’s world citizens. Message is the purpose, music is the medium. Hey, let’s dance! You can find them in the area (they rarely tour) and in the special events sections of the local news providers. Don’t wait, don’t miss them, because as Lonesome Bert says, “From nowhere we came, back to nowhere we shall go!” OCL

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GOOD MORNING AMERICANA’s

by JB Birney

TOP 13 releases of 2013

t was surely another stellar year of powerful releases in the “Loud Folk Music “scene. Here’s my list, which represents much of what was heard last year on Saturday Mornings, from 9:30 till Noon, on WFCF 88.5 FM Flagler College Radio in St Augustine (Don’t forget to check us out on iHeartRadio.com, or you can download the iHeart mobile app and take killer music everywhere you go!). It saddened me to leave a handful of my 2013 favorites stranded at the “honorable mention” alter. This not-so-simple task seems much tougher for me each year. Why, you ask? - It’s a constant and increasing annual flow of MORE & MORE KILLER MUSIC. Who’s complaining?

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Jason Isbell – Southeastern Frank Turner – Tape Deck Heart Kacey Musgraves – Same Trailer Different Park The Avett Brothers – Magpie & The Dandelion Caitlin Rose – The Stand-In Deer Tick – Negativity Dawes - Stories Don’t End Scott Miller – Big Big World Neko Case – The Worst Things Get, The Harder I Fight, The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You Various Artists – The Music Is You A Tribute To John Denver Shovels & Rope – O’ Be Joyful Milk Carton Kids – Ash & Clay The Lone Bellow – The Lone Bellow

Side note: My favorite band put out an EP with a ghost in 2013 (Old 97s/Waylon Jennings) and it couldn’t even make this list….. Does my list stand up to yours? Feel free to share your own 2013 musical gems, or comment on my own humble selections on the Good Morning Americana Radio Show Facebook page (www.facebook.com/GoodMorningAmericana) Peace, Love, and Bellbottoms! JB 22

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Saint Augustine Living T

he first thing I noticed about Chris and Laurie Campbell’s home is the playground- caliber children’s play area outside of the home, complete with multiple swings, slides, climbing walls, ramps, bridges, poles and then some. As I turned into the driveway, I was greeted by a totem pole at the gated entrance. Upon entering the gate I noticed yet another totem pole near the state of the art fenced in playground area. “Unique,”I thought. Chris and Laurie Campbell bought ”Sundown”, as their home is known, 11 months ago after living in Orange Park for many years. The modern 2200 square foot three bed/two and a half bath home is situated on the Intracoastal Waterway in Crescent Beach. The floor plan is a flip-flopped “Japanese style” plan, with two of the bedrooms on the ground floor and the living areas and Master Suite on the second floor. “The original owners were very smart and they built this home like a fort,” said Chris Campbell. “This house was actually meant to be the guest house.“ The ground floor has two of the three bedrooms and a full bath as well as a huge 2+ car garage and enormous closet space, all air-conditioned. The downstairs closet is large enough to double as a small bedroom. “We actually can use this room as a nursery when we need to,” Campbell added. “It’s big enough to fit a crib and it’s air-conditioned and quiet.” The doors to all of the rooms are made of heavy and solid oak-colored wood.

“Sundown”

The Campbell Home story by Barbara Hunt Hanrahan photos by Justin Itnyre

truly a unique blend of modern and simple style

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Each downstairs bedroom is decorated in light, bright and beachy colors, with a lot of aquas, reds, yellows and orange shades, reflecting the colors of the water of the Intracoastal and the ocean and the shades of both the sunrise and sunsets that this home has views of. Uniquely, each bedroom also has a sink and vanity area. “With three sets of grown kids with their own families, you can imagine the convenience this amenity brings to bathroom time,” Chris Campbell commented. “We have three grown sons who are all married with children, our four grandchildren, (three girls and one boy), all come to visit regularly.” The downstairs bathroom also boasts an extra sink and vanity area in addition to the one in the actual bathroom which houses the commode and a large neutral color tiled shower with glass enclosure. Outside of the bedrooms is a large patio area with an above ground Jacuzzi and seating to enjoy the sunsets over the Intracoastal. It overlooks the large backyard with its circular firepit and large surrounding seating area made of recycled plastic chairs and, beyond that, the boathouse and the recycled plastic dock. The spacious and immaculate attached garage is also airconditioned and the Campbells can convert it into an extra bedroom, in a pinch. It houses an incredibly organized and neat tool/workshop area in addition to the family vehicles. However, the floor is much more interior quality than a normal concrete garage floor. Just outside of the attached garage is another building, the unattached garage. This has been converted to the Campbell’s own home gym. “We used to own three big, full-sized commercial gyms called Orion Fitness,” Chris Campbell explained. “We sold all of them and benefited from having enough exercise equipment to outfit our own home gym.” The Campbell’s gym includes cardiovascular and weight training equipment, a weight bench and weights and a media/ entertainment system to watch and /or listen to videos and music while they workout. The second floor living room, dining room and kitchen have an open floor plan and provide spectacular views of the Intracoastal waters. “We have lots of mature palm trees surrounding the house and with the living area on the second floor we are level with the birds that come and land in the trees,” said Campbell. “They are all around us. It’s really beautiful.” The living room has a lovely gas fireplace creating a cozy feel to the room. An antique canoe hangs above the glass doors leading out to the expansive deck which has lounge chairs and seating from which to take in more breathtaking views. Manatee and fish sculptures by a local Saint Augustine artist 24

decorate the yard in addition to the three totem poles. “The totem poles were all custom-made for the previous owners,” Chris explained. “I’m not really sure of the exact meaning of them to this property, but they are beautiful.” The neutral-toned kitchen is sleek and modern with tile backsplash, walnut colored cabinets, custom-made Kohler sinks, stainless steel fixtures and slate colored countertops to match the slate floors that are in the kitchen and throughout the home. A locking liquor cabinet is included in the kitchen cabinetry for “the safekeeping of the grandchildren.” A gas range and stainless steel appliances complete the clean lines of the home’s design. Down the hall, a sauna provides the opportunity for relaxing after a hard day of work, play or whatever else. The roomy laundry area is outfitted with Whirlpool appliances and has a large window, expansive counter space and a built in ironing board that folds out of its own cabinet. The full bathroom has several highly placed windows. The unique artistic windows that line the entire stairwell reflect the aqua, red and orange tones that flow through the home. Hard to believe, but the Campbells did not use a professional decorator. They did all the decorating themselves, spending “a lot of time” in consignment shops. “Repainting and refinishing the pieces we found was a lot of work but worth it”, according to Laurie Campbell. The Master Suite includes a palatial walk-in closet and neutrally tiled bathroom as well as an office nook with a privacy door. In the Campbell’s minimalist fashion, the bedroom is tastefully decorated with the basics, including a low Europeanstyle platform bed that provides futon like firm back support. The highlight of the bedroom is a stately picture window which provides a view of the property’s grounds. “You can see the

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parrot at the top of the totem pole that’s in the front of the house if you look out the other window,” Laurie Campbell pointed out. Next, we walked outside under an artisan-style wooden archway as the Campbells took me to their Intracoastal dock and boathouse which houses their boats and fishing gear as well as a seating area and fish cleaning station. A birch bark canoe that compliments the one inside the home hangs from the ceiling on the dock inside the boathouse. The second floor of the boathouse is comprised mainly of a beautiful deck area with phenomenal views of the Intracoastal Waterway and a tucked away room which the Campbells have converted into a children’s entertainment room, complete with toys, videos and television/media center. The Campbell’s home is truly a unique blend of modern and simple style set in a natural aquatic setting reflected in the hues of the homes décor, punctuated with a smattering of artisan flair and artistic pieces. Chris Campbell summed it up well. “We are surrounded by all this natural beauty and artwork. How lucky are we?”

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What is Your

Workout Style?

s a junior in high school, I wrote a paper on the psychology of the female athlete. As an aspiring athlete, I knew how important physical training was in preparing for any athletic event. What I did not know was how important the psyche is in training the whole person to perform at peak performance. Today, good coaches emphasize the psychology of sports in training their athletes.

Story by Kim Miller Photos courtesy of Serenata Beach Club

Exercise is about who you are. Take it up a notch this year by training for a lifetime and participating in a sport/activity that reflects your unique personality. What Kind of Personality Do You Have?

Consideration of personality traits, as well as likes and dislikes, can shape a more sustainable healthy life style. The best strategy is to have a mindset that exercise, like fashion, must be “tried on”. Not all exercises, similar to fashions, are going to be one-size-fits-all. Understanding this in a practical sense is where many want-to-be fitness people fail. This is not to say, however that we never change our routines/environments or activities, but it is to say that being cognizant of sustainability, likability, and the fun aspects of training is a hugely important aspect in being committed to a healthy body.

Discover the Nuances of Your Life!

“Just Do It” Is Outdated

Whether you are training for better fitness, weight loss, improved health numbers, to look and feel better, or for an athletic event, taking cues from top sports psychologists/ coaches can help you reach your goals. The day of the “justdo-it” fitness guru is outdated. Smart fitness coaches know that enjoyment and fun is a more sustainable option than the “grit-it-out without complaints” mentality. For those of us in athletics, there are some things we must simply gut out, but unlike people who are endeavoring to obtain health and fitness for a lifetime, gutting-it-out is not the smart way to train. Today’s savvy fitness professionals, by turning to the psychology department, are doing well in converting wannabe-fit-and-healthy people and sport amateurs, into lifelong recruits. This perspective is in stark contrast to days gone by where coaches prescribed fitness regimens based on current physical abilities with little regard for the nuances of personality traits or individual likes and dislikes. Grant Leitma Ph. D. in his article “What is the Right Exercise for your Personality” writes, “One of the reasons many people fail to maintain an exercise regime—or even get started with one—is the failure to match their personality with an exercise pattern they will enjoy. If you are having trouble with the whole idea of exercising, it may be because you have not found the right match between your personality type and your exercise type.”

Staying in the game of fitness is about awareness and knowing oneself while recognizing how we may be changing in interests and motivations as life cycles evolve. What once was appealing may lose its appeal as one journeys through life. Accepting this is an important aspect of a lifetime of staying lean, strong, happy, and fit. Months ago, a savvy recently retired traveling business gentleman consulted with me to brainstorm why, upon retirement he lost motivation to work-out. He was mystified explaining that he was avidly anticipating retirement so he could “play” a good part of his day. For years he would rise early and train at the hotel’s gym. He enjoyed it, explaining that for him doing the elliptical trainer for 25 minutes daily, 50 pushups, 50 sit-ups, and 10 minutes of stretching gave him energy and kept his work day focused. “I really enjoyed doing this routine,”

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“Gotta Do” Guidelines 1. Accept the perspective that fitness should be fun and enjoyable. 2. Seek a sport or activity that offers you fun and enjoyment 3. Be active. It makes your outlook on life better. 4. Play daily while you pursue your unique activities. 5. Influence others positively including loved ones by engaging in healthy living activities he said, “waking up and starting the day with exercise. Now, I just seemed to have lost all desire to move like this again. And ironically I have all the time in the world now.” Fortunately, through a few conversations he came to understand that people change. Motivations change. Personal engagements with various activities change. With this realization, boom – the lights went off! And we preceded to find several activities that he found to be fun and matched his new retired lifestyle.

Where to Start

Taking cues from our childhood is one of the best ways to begin the process of finding activity we connect with. What was your style of play as a child? Were you the jock who loved team sports? If so, joining an adult sport league may keep you motivated to move more. Undoubtedly, some sports, such as football, are unsuitable for lifetime fitness. Often, however, the culture of camaraderie and competitive play keeps many personality types healthy and active for a lifetime rather than the actual sport. For these people, finding another transitional sport such as tennis, handball, Frisbee, volleyball, or tandem biking that offers teamwork, camaraderie and an element of competitiveness can make the difference between growing older prematurely and growing older with vitality. Not all people are drawn to team sports and competition. For some people a challenging solo activity is “fun” to them. Yoga, distance biking, weight training, running, and biking are examples. All these activities can be fun with, or without groups, depending on your personality type. It is important to note if you consider yourself extroverted or introverted. Typically, people have a mix of both personality types so experimenting with these activities both in group or solo form, as well as competitively or noncompetitively, is an important aspect to consider before deciding whether a new activity will be fun and sustainable.

6. Partner with a friend, coach/ trainer, or solo if you are so inclined. 7. Be consistent and persistent in your pursuit of finding the right activities for you. 8. Get started. You will be physically, mentally, and emotionally better next year than you are today. 9. Enjoy the process of seeking an activity that suits your unique personality characteristics. 10. Celebrate this time next year knowing you are better today than you were in 2013.

This year is for you! Rely on your own unique personality traits/lifestyle and never feel compelled to follow someone else’s training and fitness style. Follow these guidelines and know that finding your fitness style and enjoying exercise will have you looking good and feeling great! OCL

What’s Right For You Is The Question.

Many other variables contribute to finding the right activity for you. What is fun or enjoyable for one person may cause another to quit on day one. Personality variables such as achievement needs, stress management, self-esteem, desire for life meaning, general mood and tension, and playfulness of the person, can all contribute to sustainability of an activity and, in turn, make or break the direction one takes in being fit, lean, healthy, and happy! Experimenting with various types of activities or sports, while considering your individual personality is vital for sustaining health and happiness throughout our lives. Best advice: Keep an upbeat perspective as you find the perfect activity. There is no hurry-fitness and vitality is for a lifetime. To get you jump-started this New Year, follow these 10 Guidelines for a healthy, happy, and successful 2014! volume 8

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Doctors Resource Guide

aint Augustine is fortunate to have a wealth of talented and experienced health care professionals right here in our own backyard. Our medical facilities now rival that of any major city and continue to grow and develop each and ever year. Why travel to Jacksonville or Orlando for quality medical care, when we have the cure to what ails to you right around the corner. And to help you, Old City Life has put together this easy-to-use resource guide for those times when an apple a day didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite do the trick.

Allergy and Immunity Asthma Allergy Center 2758 US Highway 1 S., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-2338 Asthma & Allergy Specialists 3100 US Highway 1 S., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-3339 Family Allergy & Asthma Consultants 135 Professional Dr., Suite 106 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 636-9100 Integrated Health Allergy Center 100 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 280-3733 Juan Mas, C MD 3100 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 797-3339 Edward McLaughlin, T MD 3100 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 797-3339 Ponte Vedra Medical Center 1100 Sawgrass Village Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 285-9355 Bruce Witten, R MD 301 Health Park Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 829-6441

Anesthesiology Anesthesia Associates 300 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-3766 Lighthouse Anesthesia Service Inc 709 Pinehurst Pl., Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 460-0116

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Jyoti Patel, MD, Physicians Pain Center 105 Southpark Blvd # C300, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 808-7306 Physicians Pain Center 105 Southpark Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 808-7246 Stat Medical Office Services 300 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-4990

Cardiovascular Disease Majdi Ashchi, DO, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM, FABVM 1000 Plantation Island Dr. S., Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 342-8400 Baker & Gilmour Cardiovascular Institute 300 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 794-7050 Vincent J. Caracciolo, MD,FACC 1000 Plantation Island Dr. S., Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 342-8400 Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates 300 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 494-2394 Cardiovascular Consultant of St Augustine 300 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 823-8809 First Coast Heart and Vascular Center, L. Van Thomas Crisco, MD, FACC, FSCAI 1000 Plantation Island Dr. S., Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 342-8300

Ferris George Jr, E., MD 201 Health Park Blvd., # 105, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-1776 Heart Center Of Saint Augustine 301 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 825-4333 Internal Medicine Associates Of Saint Johns County PA 16 Saint Johns Medical Park Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 794-5411 Robert Kelsey MD FACC 2720 US Highway 1 S., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 827-0078 Laurence Matthews MD FACC 3100 US 1 S., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-2902 William Platko, MD 300 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 794-7050 Bashar Saikaly 300 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 794-7050 Saint Augustine Cardiology Associates, PA 201 Health Park Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-1776 Saint Johns Cardiovascular, Rachel Baker, MD 300 Health Park Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 810-1045 Krishna M Sikaria, MD 301 Health Park Blvd. # 329, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 825-4333

Chiropratic Jaleel Fiaz DC 665 State Road 207 # 106, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 743-2222 Clark V Monahan, MD 419 Anastasia Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 824-8353 Bernardita Prado DC 665 State Road 207 # 106, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 743-2222 Sanjay Trivedi DC 665 State Road 207 # 106, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 743-2222 Haresh Solanki DC 665 State Road 207 # 106, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 743-2222

Dermatology Avecina Medical 1633 Race Track Rd., Saint Johns, FL 32259 (904) 230-6988 Beaches Dermatology 111 Nature Walk Pkwy., Saint Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 808-7107 Beaches Dermatology 103 Solana Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 273-2717 Christina Brennan, MD Towne Centre For Dermatology 1750 Tree Blvd, Suite 1, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 824-4005 Dermatology Florida Ctr 105 Southpark Blvd., # A103, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 551-5037

David J Gross, MD 1100 S Ponce De Leon Blvd. Suite 3B, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 823-9992

Robert A Oesterle, MD 300 Health Park Blvd., # 3008, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 810-2425

Jonathan Kantor MD Florida Center For Dermatology 105 Southpark Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 342-7765

Anil Shrestha, MD 1301 Plantation Island Dr. S. #203B, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 461-0343

Randolph B Mahoney, North Florida Dermatology 200 Southpark Blvd # 209, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-7110 Russell D Metz MD 111 Nature Walk Pkwy, Saint Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 808-7107 North Florida Dermatology Associates PA 200 Southpark Blvd., # 209, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-7110 St. Augustine Dermatology Skin Cancer & Acne Center 1851 Old Moultrie Rd., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 824-8088 Frank E Schiavone, MD 200 Southpark Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-7110 Leonard A Shvartzman, MD 200 Southpark Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-7110 Skin Surgery Center 2606 US Highway 1 S., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 794-5585 Towne Centre For Dermatology 1750 Tree Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 824-4005

Endocrinology and Metabolism First Coast Endocrinology PA 300-3008 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 810-2425 Medical Specialists Of Saint Augustine 665 State Road 207, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 824-8158 30

Family Medicine ACCESS URGENT CARE AND FAMILY MEDICINE 10440 US 1 N. Suite 101, Saint Augustine, FL 32095 (904) 715-4600 Anastasia Family Care PA 103 Anastasia Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 825-4747 Apex Physical Therapy 4558 San Juan Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 429-3000 Associates Internal Medicine PA 252 Southpark Cir. E., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 794-2464 Traci Bragg, MD 475 W Town Pl. # 105, Saint Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 940-1141 Melchor G Barros, MD 1301 Plantation Island Dr. S., Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 471-2593 Laura Church, MD 141 Hilden Rd. Suite 201, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 (904) 825-1941 Crescent Beach Care 6573 A1A South, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 342-7363 Basant Farghaly 100 Whetstone Pl., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 819-6800 Healing Arts Urgent Care 120 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 823-3401 Roy Hinman 100 Arricola Ave., Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 825-4368

Internal Medicine Associates Of St Johns County PA 16 Saint Johns Medical Park Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 794-5411

Scott R. Michaels, MD, Family Medicine 165 Southpark Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 823-8833

Island Doctors 100 Arricola Ave., Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 825-4368

Southlake Family Practice 308 Kingsley Lake Dr., Suite 802, Saint Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 827-0788

Island Doctors 2460 Old Moultrie Rd, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-5740

Stat Medical Office Services 300 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-4990

Mayo Primary Care Center 110 Southwood Lake Dr, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 794-2777

Michael P Tessler, MD 232 Southpark Cir. E., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 201-1412

Mill Creek Family Care 475 W Town Pl Suite 105, Saint Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 940-1441

Richard Townsend, MD 120 Gateway Cir., # 1, Saint Johns, FL 32259 (904) 824-4407

Mill Creek Family Care 559 W Twincourt Trl., Saint Augustine, FL 32095 (904) 940-1441

Gastroenterology

Mayo Clinic 110 Southwood Lake Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 794-2777 Medical Specialists of Saint Augustine 105 Southpark Blvd. Suite B202, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-8158 Medical Specialists Of Saint Augustine 665 State Road 207, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 824-8158 Memorial Family Medicine Serving the Saint Augustine Area. (904) 249-4645 Walid Omar, 100 Whetstone Pl, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 819-6800

Anis A Ahmadi, MD 216 Southpark Cir. E., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-6108 Borland-Groover Clinic, William F Foody, MD Sandra A Hoogerwerf, MD Ben C Pineau, MD Whetstone Pl., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 829-9557 Gastroenterology Associates Of St Augustine PA 216 Southpark Cir E, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-6108 Michael P Tessler, MD 232 Southpark Cir. E., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 201-1412

Internal Medicine

Ana Maria Romero, MD 120 Gateway Cir., # 1, Saint Johns, FL 32259 (904) 824-4407

Ali Tutar, MD 300 Health Park Blvd Suite 5010 , Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 823-8809

Rashmil Schramm, MD 141 Hilden Rd. Suite 201, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 (904) 825-1941

Anastasia Family Care PA 2460 Old Moultrie Rd, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-7723

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Syed W Ali, MD 236 Southpark Cir. E., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-5386 Amir A Malik PA 204 Southpark Cir. E., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 829-8300 Anastasia Medical Group 1301-203A Plantation Island Dr. S., Saint Augustine, FL 32095 (904) 461-0343 Rezwan Ashdji, MD 6 Saint Johns Medical Park Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 823-3777 Associates Internal Medicine PA 252 Southpark Cir. E., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 794-2464 Bernard R Borbely MD 100 Whetstone Pl., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 819-6800 Daniel P Conlin, MD 120 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 823-3401

Institute Internal Medicine 1301 Plantation Island Dr. S., Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 460-0707 Paul D Jayachandra, MD 1680 Osceola Elementary Rd., Suite A, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 824-7476 Mason H Long, MD 301 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-6164 Medical Clinic Of St Augustine, Dr. Roy 5543 A1A S, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 471-9000 Laurence Matthews MD 3100 N Ponce De Leon Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 797-2902 Rosemarie L Lim, MD 228 Southpark Cir. E., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-6266

Krishna M Sikaria, MD 301 Health Park Blvd., # 329, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 825-4333

Robert E Dupree MD 101 Whitehall Dr. # 108, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-4440

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Flagler OB-GYN 3100 N Ponce De Leon Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 797-2777

Barry Dobies, MD 1301 Plantation Island Dr. S. # 104A, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 471-4441

Medical Specialists Of Saint Augustine 665 State Road 207, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 824-8158

Richard A Caputo MD 301 Health Park Blvd. Suite 214, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 829-0400

Monahan Chiropractic Medical Clinics 419 Anastasia Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 824-8353

Gerard M Gerling, MD PA 300 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 825-1114

First Coast Pulmonary Associates PA 100 Whetstone Pl., Saint Augustine, FL 32086

North Florida Specialists In Lung Diseases & Internal Medicine 301 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-4532

Miguel A Machado, MD 201 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 827-1711

David Goldberg 6010 A1A S, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 461-5080 Harris Jean C MD 2720 US Highway 1 S., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 825-1288 (904) 819-6800 Husain Shakira, MD 100 Whetstone Pl., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 217-3545 Internal Medicine Associates Of Saint Johns County, PA 16 Saint Johns Medical Park Dr., 32

Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 794-5411

William Oktavec J. 100 Whetstone Pl., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 826-3937 Pulmonary Associates 300 Health Park Blvd., # 4000, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-8666 St Augustine CBOC - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 1955 US Highway 1 S., Suite 200, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 829-0814

Neurology Care Inc. 1201 Arapaho Ave., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 829-2617 Neurology Specialist Clinic 300 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 825-1114 (904) 824-2201 Amudha Perumal, MD 1201 Arapaho Ave., # A, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 829-9919

Kelly Jago MD 300 Health Park Blvd., # 3002, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 819-1500 Amnath Kirdnual, MD 201 Health Park Blvd., # 211, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-2508 James A III Joyner, MD 301 Health Park Blvd,, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 829-5119 E William McGrath, MD Serving the Saint Augustine Area. (904) 321-0064 Mussalle Madalyn 100 Saint Augustine South Dr,, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-3789

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North Florida OBGYN 101 Whitehall Dr,, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-4440 OB and GYN 201 Health Park Blvd,, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 814-8085 OBGYN Associates 300 Health Park Blvd,, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 819-1500 OBGYN Associates 52 Tuscan Way, Saint Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 819-1500 Eric S Pulsfus, MD 300 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 819-1500

Susan E Yarian, MD, Ob/Gyn Associates 300 Health Park Blvd # 3002, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 819-1500

Oncology and Hematology Cancer Specialists of North Florida 9 San Bartola Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 825-4500 Flagler Cancer Center 300 Health Park Blvd., Suite 1008, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-5189 (904) 417-2300 Florida Oncology Associates 9 San Bartola Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 826-3393

Alami Reda, MD 301 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 819-9898

April S Mendoza, MD - Flagler Cancer Center 300 Health Park Blvd., # 1008, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-5189

Searle, Thomas MD 300 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 819-1500

Saint Johns Oncology Center 300 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 354-6444

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Ruth Streeter, MD 9 San Bartola Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 825-4500 Saint Augustine Cancer Center 9 San Bartola Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 825-4500 Opthamology Barnhorst Eye Associates 150 Professional Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 249-3937 Michael A Dagostino MD 1400 US Highway 1 S., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 829-2286 Designer Eyewear 212 State Road 312, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-2021 Southern Eye Institute Of St Augustine 2225 A1A S, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 471-9608 Eye Center of St. Augustine At World Golf Village 319 W Town Pl., Saint Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 940-9200

Eye Center Of St. Augustine PA 1400 US Highway 1 S., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 829-2286 Florida Eye And Laser Center 301 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 823-3394 Florida Retina Institute 1100 Plantation Island Dr S, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 826-0663 Florida Retina Institute 300 Health Park Blvd., # 4003, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 826-0663 Richard A Greene, MD 2225 A1A S, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 471-8751 Hossain Tawhid S, MD 301 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 823-3394 James A Horning, OD 1100 S Ponce De Leon Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 824-3001

Neil Howard, OD PA 2 Saint Johns Medical Park Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-4633 Diane Kapadia 161 Hampton Point Dr., # 3, Saint Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 419-3972 Lasik Vision Institute (800) 983-7174 Saint Johns Eye Associates 100 Marketside Ave, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 (904) 825-4525 Gregory M Lewis, MD 100 Whetstone Pl., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 819-9731 Gregory M Oktavec 100 Whetstone Pl., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 826-3937 Retina Associates PA 100 Whetstone Pl., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 819-9731 Rowe Family Eye Care 1100 S Ponce De Leon Blvd., Saint

Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 824-0212 Saint Augustine Vision Center 25 Deltona Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-5760 The Optical Shop 1400 US Highway 1 S, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 829-2286 John Vassallo, MD 3780 N Ponce De Leon Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 770-4198 R Andrew Wiles, OD PA 2 Saint Johns Medical Park Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-4633 John T Womack 1100 S Ponce De Leon Blvd., # 4, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 824-0212 Michael R Zwolinski, MD, San Augustin Eye Foundation 100 Whetstone Pl # 106, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 826-3937

Orthopaedics Aaron M Bates, MD 1845 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island, FL 32003 (904) 276-5776 Ronald Bathaw, MD 80 Pinnacles Dr., Suite 700, Palm Coast, FL 32164 (386) 586-2234 Florida Sports Medicine Institute 150 Southpark Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 823-3764 Orthopaedic Associates 1 Orthopaedic Pl., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 825-0540 Orthopaedic Assoc. of St Johns 3055 County Road 210 W # 110, Saint Johns, FL 32259 (904) 825-0540 Orthopaedic Associates of St Augustine 1 Orthopaedic Pl., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 825-0540

Palm Harbor Orthopedics 80 Pinnacles Dr., Suite 700, Palm Coast, FL 32164 (386) 586-2234 Ponte Vedra Medical Center 1100 Sawgrass Village Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 285-9355 E David Risch MD, PA 201 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 825-2737 St Johns Orthopaedic & Spine Institute 1 Saint Johns Medical Park Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-7463

Otolarynology Patrick Angelos 1750 Tree Blvd Suite. 10, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 810-5434 Daniel Dantini, MD 29 Old Kings Rd. N. # 12B, Palm Coast, FL 32137 (386) 446-2202

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Kalpana S DePasquale, DO 9 San Bartola Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 825-4500

Opthamology Barnhorst Eye Associates 150 Professional Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 249-3937 Michael A Dagostino MD 1400 US Highway 1 S., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 829-2286 Designer Eyewear 212 State Road 312, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-2021 Southern Eye Institute Of St Augustine 2225 A1A S, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 471-9608 Eye Center of St. Augustine At World Golf Village 319 W Town Pl., Saint Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 940-9200 Eye Center Of St. Augustine PA 1400 US Highway 1 S., Saint

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Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 829-2286 Florida Eye And Laser Center 301 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 823-3394 Florida Retina Institute 1100 Plantation Island Dr S, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 826-0663 Florida Retina Institute 300 Health Park Blvd., # 4003, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 826-0663 Richard A Greene, MD 2225 A1A S, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 471-8751 Hossain Tawhid S, MD 301 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 823-3394 James A Horning, OD 1100 S Ponce De Leon Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 824-3001 Neil Howard, OD PA

2 Saint Johns Medical Park Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-4633 Diane Kapadia 161 Hampton Point Dr., # 3, Saint Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 419-3972 Lasik Vision Institute (800) 983-7174 Saint Johns Eye Associates 100 Marketside Ave, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 (904) 825-4525 Gregory M Lewis, MD 100 Whetstone Pl., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 819-9731 Gregory M Oktavec 100 Whetstone Pl., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 826-3937 Retina Associates PA 100 Whetstone Pl., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 819-9731 Rowe Family Eye Care 1100 S Ponce De Leon Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32084

(904) 824-0212 Saint Augustine Vision Center 25 Deltona Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-5760 The Optical Shop 1400 US Highway 1 S, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 829-2286 John Vassallo, MD 3780 N Ponce De Leon Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 770-4198 R Andrew Wiles, OD PA 2 Saint Johns Medical Park Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-4633 John T Womack 1100 S Ponce De Leon Blvd., # 4, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 824-0212 Michael R Zwolinski, MD, San Augustin Eye Foundation 100 Whetstone Pl # 106, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 826-3937

201 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 825-2737 St Johns Orthopaedic & Spine Institute 1 Saint Johns Medical Park Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-7463

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Great Expressions Dental Centers St Augustine 9 Saint Johns Medical Park Dr. Suite B, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-4108 Douglas L Johnson,DDS, St Augustine Oral & Facial 1301 Plantation Island Dr. S #101, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 460-0505 St Augustine Oral & Facial Surgical Center PA 1301 Plantation Island Dr. S, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 460-0505 Wells Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 19 Saint Johns Medical Park Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-7111

Orthopaedics Aaron M Bates, MD 1845 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island, FL 32003 36

Ronald Bathaw, MD 80 Pinnacles Dr., Suite 700, Palm Coast, FL 32164 (386) 586-2234 Florida Sports Medicine Institute 150 Southpark Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 823-3764 Orthopaedic Associates 1 Orthopaedic Pl., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 825-0540 Orthopaedic Assoc. of St Johns 3055 County Road 210 W # 110, Saint Johns, FL 32259 (904) 825-0540 Orthopaedic Associates of St Augustine 1 Orthopaedic Pl., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 825-0540 Ponte Vedra Medical Center 1100 Sawgrass Village Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 285-9355 E David Risch MD, PA

Physicians Pain Cntr. 105 Southpark Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 808-7246 St. Johns Shoulder Knee And Joint Clinic 201 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 825-2737

Daniel Dantini, MD 29 Old Kings Rd. N. # 12B, Palm Coast, FL 32137 (386) 446-2202

Pediatricians

Uma Eyyunni MD 201 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-9164

Oral and Maxiofacial Surgery

Integrative Pain Solutions 1301 Plantation Island Dr. S, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 471-4744

Patrick Angelos 1750 Tree Blvd Suite. 10, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 810-5434

Kalpana S DePasquale, DO 1301 Plantation Island Dr. S., Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 461-6060

(904) 276-5776

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Facial Rejuvenation Centre 1750 Tree Blvd Suite 10, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 417-7853 St Augustine Ear, Nose, & Throat 1301 Plantation Island Dr. S., Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 770-4223 Deirdre Leake, MD 1750 Tree Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 810-5434 North Florida Center For Hearing & Balance Sean Miller, MD St. Augustine Ear, Nose, & Throat 1301 Plantation Island Dr. S, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 770-4223 A C Taliaferro, MD 3 San Bartola Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 823-8823 Bruce R Witten, MD 301 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 829-6441

Agape Health Group 161 Hampton Point Dr. # 4, Saint Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 230-0624 Anastasia Pediatrics 248 Southpark Cir. E., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 819-9925 Anastasia Pediatrics 100 Whetstone Pl., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 819-9925 Ancient City Pediatrics 1301 Plantation Island Dr. S, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 461-1560 Hemant Bhargava, MD 1301 Plantation Island Dr. S., # 404, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 461-1560 Shelby Cline, MD 1301 Plantation Island Dr. S., # 404, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 461-1560 Dr Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place Too 145 Hilden Rd., Suite 101, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 (904) 808-7220 Paul J Leadem, Jr., MD 1740 Tree Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 829-6591 Lighthouse Pediatrics 624 Sun Down Cir,, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 342-7648 Monali Manikal, MD

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100 Whetstone Pl,, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 819-9925

150 Professional Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 285-5571

400 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 808-7362

Pediatrics of St Augustine 2676 US Highway 1 S, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 826-0037

Anh Vu, MD 301 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 245-1320

Robert W Olds, MD PA 301 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-7884

St Augustine Pediatric Associates 1301 Plantation Island Dr. S., Suite 106B, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 461-8906

Psychiatry

Psychological Services Of St Augustine 1100 S Ponce De Leon Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 824-7733

St Augustine Pediatric Associates 493 Prosperity Lake Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 824-5437 Mary Soha, MD 145 Hilden Rd., Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 (904) 808-7220 Village Pediatrics 319 W Town Pl., Saint Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 940-1577 Aliya Yasin MD Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 797-2121

Plastic Surgery Patrick Angelos, MD 1750 Tree Blvd., Suite 10, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 810-5434 Facial Rejuvenation Centre 1750 Tree Blvd Suite 10, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 417-7853 Harmony Medical 301 Health Park Blvd., Suite 109, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 245-1320 Douglas L Johnson,DDS, St Augustine Oral & Facial 1301 Plantation Island Dr. S #101, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 460-0505

Abbott Kathleen Msw;Licensed Mental Health Counselor 248 Southpark Cir. E., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-5680 Applegate Julie 18 Park Terrace Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 826-0058 Avanti Wellness Center 3574 US Highway 1 S, Suite 113, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-3115 CRC 67 S Dixie Hwy, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 429-7316 Emotions Anonymous Serving the Saint Augustine Area. (651) 647-9712 Epic Behavioral Healthcare 1400 Old Dixie Hwy., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 829-2273 Haydon-Davis 305 Kingsley Lake Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 217-3199 Hays, Jontie R 721 A1A Beach Blvd, # 5, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 461-3313 Lifestyle Counseling 2200 N Ponce De Leon Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 806-4166

Psychotherapy Services (904) 827-1777 Safe Harbor Counseling, Inc. 2692 US 1 Hwy. South, Gerona Building, Suite 205, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 669-5908 St Augustine Youth Services 50 Saragossa St., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 829-1770 St Augustine Youth Services 201 Simone Way, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 829-1770 SMA Behavioral Health Service Inc. 1955 US Highway 1 S # C2, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 209-6001 SMA Healthcare 1955 US Highway 1 S, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 209-6200 The Healing Gift 733 Crestwood Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 234-5322 Vanessa Townsend 9 Saint Johns Medical Park Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (386) 328-4955

Radiology

Deirdre Leake, MD 1750 Tree Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 810-5434

Martinez Emanuel & Associates 315 W Town Pl., Saint Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 940-2200

A1 Medical Imaging of St Augustine 200 Southpark Blvd., Suite 210, St Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 819-0920

Ponte Vedra Cosmetic Surgery 150 Professional Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 285-5571

Morelli Frank 315 W Town Pl. # 3, Saint Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 940-2200

Precision Imaging 1000 Plantation Island Dr. S, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 471-8160

Ponte Vedra Cosmetic Surgery

Brito Odalys, MD

Rheumatology Arthritis Clinic PA 105 Southpark Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 823-9197 Arthritic Diseases Clinic 130 Professional Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 285-1113 Internal Medicine Associates Of St Johns County PA 16 Saint Johns Medical Park Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 794-5411 Cecilia C Olazar, MD 130 Professional Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 285-1113

Urology Atlantic Urological Associates 201 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 824-2521 Atlantic Urological Associates 4460 US Highway 1 S, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 794-7870 Howard B Epstein, MD - Atlantic Urological Assoc 2460 Old Moultrie Rd., Suite 5, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 794-7870 Lin Wen I, MD 3100 US Highway 1 S # 2, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-2921 Ponte Vedra Medical Center 1100 Sawgrass Village Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 285-9355 Scarpitti Edward H, MD 17 Saint Johns Medical Park Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 797-7272

Vascular Surgery The St Augustine Vein Center 300 Health Park Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 827-0385

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Wishing You Harmony This Year!

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Just as light brightens darkness, discovering inner fulfillment can eliminate any disorder or discomfort. This is truly the key to creating balance and harmony in everything you do. - Deepak Chopra by Cindy Nixon-Witt

s a Life Coach, many of my friends and clients ask if there is really such a thing as “balance in life”? Celebrating the beginning of a new year is a perfect time to think about this question and to take some time to reflect on your answer. As holiday and family festivities are a faint fragrance in the past, my wish for you now is a revived sense of hope and zest for “a new start” with your inner “well-being” as a foundation. Is this your time to entertain a new way of looking at living your life in harmony? I’m not talking about a list of resolutions or to do lists. I’m talking about well-being. A sense of well-being that you can create with an intentional awareness of how you are experiencing balance or harmony in life? My definition of balance is when what I’m thinking, what I’m feeling and what I’m doing are in harmony. When I’m experiencing balance I am in the flow or have a sense that everything is congruent. I’m feeling one with the world, no matter what is going on in my life. Positive well-being is my foundation for creativity, good health, success, resolving conflict, love, sharing and participating in the world! And yes, you may feel balanced in some areas of your life(i.e. career, community), and in other areas of your life, it is time to check in (i.e. physical, financial). How do I know if I am “in balance”? How do I maintain a sense of balance in the midst of daily stress with work, family responsibilities, relationships and change? First, I have become very aware and in tuned in with what my body is telling me. Do I feel anxious? Am I in pain? How often

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do I get sick? These answers are my signals that I am not in harmony. One of the ways I take care of my physical balance is to take care of my medical and physical appointments at the beginning of the year. It is my “tune-up time” and a reminder to “tune-in”. Second, I work to be conscious of how I am reacting to others? Am I consistently irritated, disappointed or frustrated? If so, this is my sign that I’m “out of alignment” and a reminder that I’m the only one that I can change, not others or their situation. Next I make a conscious effort to notice what is occupying my mind. Do I want to numb out by watching too much TV, over eating, drinking, or not participating in things I usually enjoy? Answers to these questions are my signals to adjust. You may be thinking “I’m just too busy, I have too many responsibilities”. I invite you to answer this question, what is your vision for you this NewYear? How would you like to be experiencing life at this time next year? Living with balance, harmony and good health is a choice; a choice each one of us can make for ourselves. Here is a suggestion for a first step. Take a few minutes to make a list of your “well-being” words. To start the list think about the times you are feeling like you are in sync, balanced or in harmony, what words come to mind? Examples: joy, relaxed, peace, love, powerful. Rate each word with a number 1-5(1 is low, 5 high). If your words are a lower number than you would like(joy is a 2 and you would like it to be a 5), what is something you can choose to do right now to make a positive shift? Ideas: Take a few minutes to breathe, take a walk, smile at someone, pay your bills, clean your car, or drive across one of the bridges in St. Augustine and take in the sight of our beautiful community. Keep your word list close. Check it daily to take a “reading” on your well-being. What are some things you can incorporate into your daily routine to consistently have higher numbers? This may be a first step towards becoming aware of balance or harmony. It takes practice and a commitment to yourself. When you are having one of those terrible, no good, horrible, bad days, check in on your sense of well-being. It begins with you. Here’s to Your Harmony in the New Year! Cindy Nixon-Witt, professional certified coach and non-profit consultant. She coaches women in transition,personally or professionally, and ADHD adults. CNWCoach@gmail.com

Grilled Scallops & Cherry Tomatoes with Quinoa Tabouleh & Raita

by Chef Sheery Gaynor photos by Tammy Harrow

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edemption! Thank you New Year for the chance to redeem ourselves, detoxify, and recover from the big holiday meals, prolific desserts, endless Halloween and Christmas stocking candy, football food, and celebratory beverages we chose to indulge in over the past few months. New beginnings are exciting and January is the forgiving month which deserves embracing and commitment. Where better to embark upon a journey of selfimprovement than by improving the quality of food we ingest. We are what we eat! This is a dish which I hope inspires a sense of cultural fusion, diversity, and well-being. The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid models the structure of the dish by placing whole-grains and seafood at the center-of-the-plate and incorporating flavors of olive oil, lemon, mint, and yogurt. The Indian Raita sauce is much like the Greek Tzatziki sauce, but the addition of the garam masala gives it more depth in flavor and the addition of jalapeño, or hot peppers, introduces some heat to the profile. Quinoa is a gluten-free alternative to the bulghur (cracked) wheat traditionally used in Tabouleh. Quinoa is also a “powerfood” as it is not only a “fiberlicious” whole grain, but also contains

more protein than any other grain. Seafood is another source of protein in this dish, lean and low in calories, and oh so delectable! Nothing beats the silky luxurious feel of the prized sea scallop. Greek yogurt in the Raita sauce contains not only special enzymes which encourage healthy digestion but also twice the protein of ordinary yogurt. High-protein meals uphold our fitness goals by supporting lean muscle mass, satiation, and increased metabolism. The beverage best paired with this dish would be not the 2007 Bourgogne Blanc you may have been anticipating, but a detoxifying cucumber-lemon water. Save the $55 and the 300 calories and prepare your drink by pouring water over fresh cucumber and lemon slices and infusing overnight, adding mint leaves if desired. Another super-food, a single cucumber supplies vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, folic acid, vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, and zinc! Parsley, tomatoes, lemons, and cucumbers are individually considered to be among the world’s healthiest foods. We can be assured that nourishing our body and mind by adding these power-packed nutrient-rich ingredients, and knowing that if we are what we eat, we are actively making healthy progress!

Yields 4 servings Quinoa Tabouleh

2 c. cooked and cooled quinoa 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped 2 medium scallion, thinly sliced 1 tomato, diced 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint, or 1 tsp. dried 1 clove garlic, minced (optional) Juice from 2 lemons ¼ c. extra virgin olive oil ½ tsp. kosher salt ¼ tsp. white pepper Toss all ingredients together and chill at least one hour before serving.

Spicy Cool Raita

8 oz. Greek yogurt 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely diced or grated 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. sugar 1 hot pepper (jalapeño, serrano, pepperoncini, banana, cherry…) seeds and ribs removed, minced 2 Tbsp. minced cilantro ½ tsp. garam masala Salt and white pepper to taste 1. Peel, seed, brunoise (finely dice) or grate cucumber. Sprinkle with salt and sugar and strain in mesh strainer or cheesecloth 15 minutes to release excess liquid. 2. Whisk yogurt with minced pepper, cilantro, garam masala, salt and white pepper. 3. Add cucumbers and toss. 4. Chill until ready to serve. volume 8

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1 lemon ½ tsp. kosher salt ¼ tsp. white pepper 2 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. orange blossom honey 6 oz. extra virgin olive oil 16 sea scallops 16 cherry tomatoes 1. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 10 minutes to prevent splintering. 2. Preheat grill. 3. Juice lemon and mix with salt, white pepper, vinegar, and honey, and olive oil. 4. Rinse cherry tomatoes and toss in oil mixture, remove from marinade and reserve. 5. Trim fins from scallops and toss in oil mixture, marinate for 15-30 minutes in refrigerator. 6. Skewer scallops and tomatoes, alternating arrangement. 7. Grill until golden brown grill marks appear on both sides. Scallops will feel firm and tomatoes soft when ready. Serve immediately. Sherry Gaynor, Certified Executive Pastry Chef (CEPC) and Certified Culinary Educator (CCE), is a Chef Instructor for First Coast Technical College who is assigned to teach at Florida School for the Deaf and Blind.

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Turkey Rod Run 40 years of classic cars.....

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his month we did a short road trip to Daytona Beach for the 40th annual Turkey Rod Run which featured over 6,000 antique and hot rod automobiles. This event is held over the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend each year and brings out the kid in us every time we attend. The Turkey Run was created in 1974 by the Daytona Beach Street Rods. The clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s president, Stu Sarjeant and his young old son Jim had previously attempted to enter their 1923 Ford Hot Rod in the 1973 Ormond Beach AACA Gaslight Parade. They were denied entry, as no modified cars were permitted. The following year, Sarjeant started the very first Turkey Run car show. The event hosted 45 cars. In 1989 the Daytona Beach Street Rods association partnered with the Daytona Beach Racing and Recreational Facilities District (Daytona Beach Car Shows) and found a permanent home in the infield of the Daytona International Speedway. Today, the Daytona Turkey Run boasts over 6,000 show cars and over 1,000 swap meet vendors, making it the largest classic car show in the United States. If a picture is worth a thousand words, here is a million for you. Vrrroooom!

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Mysterious Graffiti at the Castillo

Story and photos by Raphael Cosme

very year hundreds of thousands of people visit the Castillo de San Marcos in the city of St. Augustine. Few notice the colonial graffiti hidden along the fort’s thick walls. They are not unique; other research has been conducted in other Spanish fortifications. In Puerto Rico, the San Felipe del Morro, San Cristobal Fort, and Tajamar presented similar colonial engravings. It was not until the middle of the 20th century that the National Park Service hired historian Luis Rafael Arana who, with resident Albert Manucy, began to decipher and classify the ones found in St. Augustine’s Castillo. According to researchers, these engravings, or graffiti, were made during the 1700s by the Spanish militias - the result of some kind of entertainment to combat the boredom between their shifts protecting the fortification. Some of the graffiti has also been associated with Native American Indians who were jailed in the fort. Through my recent visits to the Castillo de San Marcos, I verified the existence of these colonial engravings in the military dormitory and the armory room. In the dormitory over 12 ships were counted with different shapes and dimensions. One particular ship was easy to define as being from the 18th century. In the armory room the engravings were intentionally made and used by the military personnel to designate an area of high risk associated with gunpowder storage. The design was applied at a halfway point on the wall using a band of incised lines, arches, and circles painted in red and yellow. Ranger, Giselle Fuellner, looked through these engravings on her first day of work at the Castillo. Having studied the notes from historian Arana and Manucy she explains them to the fort visitors as accurately as possible. “Visitors want to know everything about the fort and the history attached,” said Mrs. Fuellner. The colonial graffiti at the Castillo de San Marcos is still a mystery and nobody knows for certain how these engravings fit into St. Augustine’s history. Currently, researchers continue investigating the engravings but there is no doubt that visitors face into something nice and exciting when they encounter the mysterious graffiti at the Castillo. Thanks to the National Park Services/ Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, and Kate Poage. volume 8

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The Eight: Reindeer Monologues at The Raintree Restaurant

Eco-Kayak Tour for All Ages 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, FL 904-377-7245 staugustineecotours.com

102 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 904-824-7211

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Tale Tellers: “Theater of the Mind: 14 Storytelling” The Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue,

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EMMA Concert: Ran Dank and Soyeon Kate 19 Lee - Four Hand Piano

Open Mic Night with Smokin Joe at Ann21 O’Malleys 23 Orange Street, St Augustine, FL 7pm

Open Mic Night 28 with Smokin Joe at Ann O’Malleys 23 Orange Street, St Augustine, FL 7pm

Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College

2pm emmaconcerts.com The 4th annual, 26 Flagler Health Care Foundation Oyster Roast St. Augustine Boating Club, 611 Boating Club Road. noon until 3 p.m

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Thursday

300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine, FL

Friday

Open Mic Night at Tradewinds Lounge

124 Charlotte St. St. Augustine, FL

St. Augustine Chocolate Tour

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John Wesley Harding Concert Ponte Vedra Concert Hall 8 p.m

Sunset Sailing Aboard Sirenia

2-hour journey into the estuary surrounding the nation’s oldest city St. Augustine City Marina

African-American History Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College staugustine-450.com

Guided journey to the finest chocolatiers in St. Augustine. Old Town Trolley Welcome Center, St. Augustine, FL

1:30pm www.trolleytours.com

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Sunset/Moonrise at St. Augus15 tine Lighthouse sunset and moonrise from the most unique perspective in all of St. Augustine

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The St. Augustine Beach Local 22 Farmers/Arts & Craft market is every Wednesday 350 A1A Beach Blvd @Pier Park St. Augustine Beach, FL

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Keb ‘Mo’ Concert Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

260 Vilano Road, St. Augustine, FL

Discover First 08 America Lecture Series Vignettes of St. Augustine’s

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Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley Tours depart nightly 6 - 8 p.m. TrolleyTours.com

Sunset Celebration at Vilano Beach Town Center

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Tab Benoit Concert 16 Ponte Vedra Concert Hall 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

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Open Mic Night at Tradewinds Lounge

124 Charlotte St. St. Augustine, FL

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Education, The Economic Development Issue of the 21st Century 8am-Casa Monica Hotel

8pm pvconcerthall.com

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Lewis Auditorium, GamacheKoger Theatre and Epic Theatres.

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EDC Quarterly Breakfast

St. Augustine Film Festival January 16-19

Old Florida Museum presents “Two Piano Splendor”

Limelight Theatre 24 Presents “Butterflies are Free” Limelight Theatre

Matanzas 5K & Fun Run One of Florida’s fastest 5K races West Castillo Drive

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Uptown Saturday Night San Marco Avenue 5-9pm

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Pianists Margy Barber & Dan Shorb entertain on Two Grand Pianos at 5 p.m. at Fort Menendez at The Old Florida Museum. 259 San Marco Avenue FortMenendez.com

Sunset Celebration at Vilano Beach Town Center

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La Doyenne by

Wendy White Philcox

When you think of theatre in St. auguStine,

you have to think of Jean Rahner—by all accounts, the doyenne of the dramatic arts in this town. From her debut in the leading role of Princess Notina in Cross and Sword to her visionary role as co-founder of Limelight Theatre (along with Anne Kraft in 1992), she has acted in and directed countless plays. She served as artistic director of Limelight Theatre for more than 12 years and shepherded the theatre through years of momentum and metamorphosis. It was during Jean’s tenure that the theatre built a solid reputation for artistic excellence and had the clout and capital with the community to purchase and maintain its own performing arts facility, now located at 11 Old Mission Avenue. Upon retirement from Limelight in 2004, she started another theatre company, A Classic Theatre, with a mission of producing classic, historic, and new plays. Jean continues to wield influence both locally and regionally as a strong supporter of theatre and all the arts. This month, she returns to her home stage as director of Limelight Theatre’s production of Butterflies Are Free, the award-winning play by Leonard Gershe about a young blind man struggling to establish his independence from his over-protective mother and the free-spirited neighbor who helps tranform his life. Butterflies Are Free appears on Limelight Theatre’s Matuza Main Stage Jan. 24-Feb. 16; 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 2 p.m on Sun. Purchase tickets: www.Limelight-Theatre.org;(904) 825-1164.

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A conversation with Jean Rahner, director of Butterflies Are Free, opening this month at The Limelight Theatre.

What about this play appeals to you? I saw it in the 1970s, I think, at The Alhambra Dinner Theatre and found it thought-provoking, charming, funny, and enlightening—everything you could want from a play. Is it difficult to cast a play that has the kind of notability that this play has, given the popularity of the film version and award-winning performances both on screen and on the Broadway stage? Plays that have been around for a while have usually been produced many times and sometimes made into movies, but I try not to let that influence my casting decisions. I never read reviews of plays I’m about to direct since my cast and I will bring our own nuances, ideas, and actions—a flavor of our own—to the production. The script is only the basis of a performance; the director and actors supply the realization of those ideas. When you cast a play, do you have a vision of who you would like to see in a role or try to stay open to actors who might bring a unique nuance to a character and/or physicality to the role? I have yet to cast a play with someone in mind. I have found that during auditions if we find an actor who has a grasp of the sense of what he or she is saying, takes some direction, and is the right age, most of the time— through readings volume 8

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and rehearsals—we can find the voice and actions and reactions that make the character come alive. Why do you think this play, written and set in the late 1960s—an unprecedented time of sexual revolution for women and the hippie counter-culture movement within our country—is relevant to audiences today? Funny how nothing really changes... aren’t we still in a sexual revolution and battling over issues involving personal freedom? The play just brings it to light again. I love doing period pieces—plays that reproduce an era—the 1940s, 50s, or 60s, for example. It’s fun to research clothing, furniture, props, and mannerisms. Audience members, regardless of how young or old, derive some benefit from “reliving” those times and comparing them to today or the future. It can be interesting and a learning experience as well as entertaining. This play explores several themes— love, self-discovery, parenting, letting go. Which themes do you want to emphasize as you craft your version of this play? For me, it’s all about people—the characters—and what they are struggling with, how they are handling their experiences, what they will learn from their struggles. I like to explore the subtext of everything they say and do. The lead character in this play is blind. The actor cast for the role won’t necessarily be blind but, since outreach was made to The Florida School for the Deaf and Blind for auditions, it is a distinct possibility. Have you ever worked with a blind or hearing-impaired actor in your career? Yes, I have worked with a blind actor in the past and welcome the experience. The actor, who was also the choral director for Cross and Sword, was a joy to work with. He had a terrific sense of humor and was willing to try anything. But regardless of whether the lead is blind or not, there will be no difference in my approach to the play. Any actor with guts, stamina, and intelligence will do fine.

ost major fundraising events in town involve a big catered party with fabulous food, flowing bar, silent auction, and lots of opportunities to see and be seen! Well, Limelight’s Annual Gala offers all that and more—so much more! The centerpiece of Limelight’s biggest fundraiser of the year is a full-length, professionally produced musical variety show in the beautiful Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College. Guests begin the evening at the historic Lightner Museum in the elegant galleried atrium for catered dinner and drinks. Then they stroll across the street to the auditorium for a fabulous show. What could be more fun? Scheduled for Saturday, February 1, 2014, this season’s gala reprises the best of past shows and a tribute to longtime Celebrity Cabaret emcee and Limelight supporter, George McClure. Call (904) 825-1164 for tickets.

Last season’s Gala featured “A Tribute to Broadway” with songs and scintillating dance numbers from favorite Broadway shows. During intermission, guests enjoyed dessert and an opportunity to bid on hundreds of silent auction items.

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Costa Rica Then & Now H

aving traveled to Costa Rica countless times, with so many memories, I would like to give my perspective on Costa Rica in general and the Tamarindo area in particular, comparing the early days with Costa Rica today. Having bought a house with friends in Tamarindo in 1995, my travels to the other areas of the country began to become less frequent so my focus is on the Gunacaste region of this beautiful country. On our first trip to Costa Rica in 1988, I was teamed up with a motley crew that included Mark Bailey, Bert Tavary, Chuck Tinlin, Tory Strange, and Hugh Holborn. Over the years, the cast would change slightly with cameo appearances by Reid Connor, Tommy Lee, David Bradfield, Mike Altenbach, Kramer Upchurch, and Mike Sones. (I would like to take this time for a little tap of the heart in memory of Tommy Lee and Michael Sones who have both passed away. We all miss them.) We would meet at my house and plan the adventure over chilly beer and Cheetos as we crammed all our surf “gear” into our boardbags. Now multiply that by 7 and lets go to the airport…in Miami. After a six-hour drive and running the gauntlet at the airport, we were off! When we landed in San Jose, the board bag circus would be repeated in reverse and we would pile into a few cabs and go to a hotel for the night before heading to the coast. We hired a guide to show us the ropes, where to surf and keep us out of jail. Oscar Aguilar was the perfect Tico to guide this ship of fools. He knew everything we didn’t and that would fill a book. After an incredibly complicated act of renting a car in Costa Rica, we headed to the Caribbean side. The Caribbean side of Costa Rica is very tropical and lush green. Our first stop was Playa Bonita, a nice left point break a few miles north of the port city of Limon. I don’t remember the name of the hotel, but to call it a dump would be a compliment. Holes in the wall, rats coming and going, damp and funky. Whenever a surfer daydreams about the perfect surf trip, they all dream the exact same thing. Perfect waves, no one in the water but your friends, and a hammock, good food and cold beer to finish the day. This rarely happens but when it does it’s sweet like a Georgia peach! Oscar arranged for a local fisherman called Pee Wee to take us to a small island off the coast of Limon. Oscar had not been there but Pee Wee assured us in broken English “very waves good”. We piled into Pee Wee’s fishing boat that was a hollowed out, wooden canoe-thing with the worlds first pull start outboard. Loaded to the gunnels with boards and beer we

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made the short trip to the island. Captain Pee Wee had lost all his teeth except two; one feisty one on top and one on the bottom. He was further debilitated by the fact that they didn’t line up. When he smoked a cigarette, which was always, he had to shift his jaw to line those babies up to hold his smoke in place. Our whole crew held Pee Wee in very high regard. After a twenty-minute boat trip, we had found the Holy Grail. Perfect lefts and nobody home! We surfed this place for three days and never saw a soul we didn’t know. Disco! In 1995, a group of us (with alot of help to get through 3rd world real estate red tape) were able to purchase a house of our own. A spectacular location feet from the Pacific and great waves at our doorstep, what’s not to like. The great thing about this was the ability to have all your stuff in one location. The down side is that our travels throughout the country shrunk due to having a home in Costa. No problem, we’re getting older.

Getting There Then Tamarindo is a seaside town located on the Nicoya Peninsula in the Gunacasta region on the pacific side of the country. Because of its proximity to the equator, its tropical climate is 52

year round. November thru April is their winter and its hot, dry and dusty and the offshore winds can really howl. May through October is the summer and its hot, wet and muddy. The roads are always an adventure and you have to experience them first hand to really appreciate their bone jarring personality. There are potholes surrounded by bumps laced with washboard riffs that will rattle the enamel off your teeth. In the winter season you kick up a fine cloud of light brown dust that covers your car and everything you brought with you for the duration of your trip. In the summer months the roads turn into muddy goo that sticks to everything. The potholes turn to pools of chocolate milk that can swallow your ride if you happen to drop into the wrong one. On more than one occasion, we would send a scout ahead to test the depth with a stick before crossing. They have been talking about paving the roads from Tamarindo to Langosta for years but I hope they don’t. I think the roads are part of the adventure. On the other hand, if the locals decide they want them paved, well, I’m cool with that. Getting to Tamarindo in the early days required flying into San Jose and driving to the coast through the mountains. It could take five hours or forever to make the trip depending on the everchanging circumstances along the way. Rock slides, mud slides, wrecks, breakdowns, cattle drives, dodging iguanas and chickens, sloooow trucks, and police stops can and will happen. It’s a white knuckle drive in daylight…don’t even think about it at night. The upside of this was the chance to see the country and interact with the people who live outside the “tourist destination” sterility that is so common in “third world tourist stops”. I’m always amused when people tell me they love Mexico because they went to Cancun on a cruise and ate at Taco Bell! On one occasion, Pam and I were making the cross and we stopped at a little cantina for lunch. A sabanero (cowboy) rode his horse into the cantina, right up to the bar and ordered a beer. The bartender barely looked up, handed him the beer, and on his way he went. Giddy Up! You won’t see that just anywhere. Make this trip at least once.

Getting There Now The drive today is much improved with the new Highway 27 and the bridge over the Tempisque River makes the drive much shorter and less death defying. All this is irrelevant now that you can fly into Liberia, which is an hour drive to Tamarindo. Tickets are about double the price but worth it. You can take a puddle jumper from San Jose and land right in Tamarindo but you can’t bring any boards. Do yourself a favor, fly into Liberia. When they first opened the airport in Liberia, the terminal was a thatched roof open-air pavilion and everyone would mingle, drink beer, and buy last minute swag to take home like Lizano (Costa Rican ketchup), hammocks, coffee, and tee shirts. They’ve recently built a new terminal with none of the charm of the old one. Progress.

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their own concept of time and I “fall in” whenever I’m there. Keeping track of time is an abstract concept and I don’t recall any local wearing a watch. Mañana doesn’t mean tomorrow, it just means “not today”. They know how to relax and I’m in awe of their ability to do so. It takes me a couple of days to get in the groove and decompress but I know I’m tuned in when my wife Pam tells me I have to change my tee shirt and baggies, take a shower with soap, and a dive in the pool doesn’t constitute bathing. Three days in a row drives her to the brink. The locals will bend over backwards to help and they will do almost anything to avoid confrontation. If you find this not to be true and you find yourself at odds with a local, take a look in the mirror. It’s you, Peckerwood!

out at (www.crbeachhouse.com) Dining in Tamarindo today is a whole different gig too. The main drag in Tamarindo is now a full fledged tourist town. Costa Rican Sushi, tee shirt shops, jewelry stores, expensive and pretentious restaurants, and even a Subway Sandwich Shop for crying out loud. Who the hell wants to eat at a Subway in Costa Rica?!? If you go, move outside downtown and find the local places that serve the good stuff. I guess it was inevitable that this would happen with the monumental shift in who came to Tamarindo and for what reasons. Getting groceries is no longer a problem with the addition of a sophisticated market on the way into Tamarindo.

What to do In our early trips to Costa Rica, our wives or girlfriends didn’t make the trip because there wasn’t much for them to do and nowhere to spend money. Today, that has all changed. Surfing and fishing still rule but there are so many other activities to fill your day and empty your wallet. Paddle Board tours, nature hikes, golf, zip lines, horseback riding, spas, yoga classes, and health clubs. My favorite thing to do is “nothing much” and I’m good at it. Surf early, visit friends, and chill on my porch the rest of the day.

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Eating & Sleeping In our early trips to Tamarindo most of the “gringos” were there to surf or fish and there wasn’t much in the way of creature comforts for the typical tourist. We were cool with that. As far as we were concerned there was plenty to do. Surf, eat, drink beer, sleep…repeat. Food was cheap and the dollar strong. Chicken, rice, beans, eggs, pineapple, plantains, and Lizano were the staple and it all worked. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, bring it. The go to place was Nougi’s, an open-air spot on Tamarindo Bay at the end of the cul de sac downtown. In the old days Nougi’s also offered a place to stay on a converted school bus that was fitted with cots. I think it cost about five bucks a night. We usually stayed at the Hotel Diara, which was the “Ritz Carlton” of hotels at the time. Hands down the best place to stay today is our house at Langosta. We have a beautiful ocean front, 3 bedroom home with a swimming pool. It’s located at the river mouth at Las Baulas National Park. If we’re not there, you can rent it. Check it volume 8

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If you’re lucky enough to catch a Costa Rican Rodeo, don’t miss it! We caught one in Santa Cruz and it was a humdinger. It’s a big production with the whole neighborhood getting involved. Families would cook things in front of their house and sell it to people heading to the rodeo. Don’t miss the fried chicken if you find it. I have a weakness for fried chicken and the Costa Ricans do it as well as anybody. The rodeo ring is one crazy place when the bull riding starts. A few riders fortify themselves with Guaro; a Costa Rican “fire water” that is often sold and served in a zip lock bag to keep the bottles from flying when things get medieval. When a rider gets pitched, the ring turns into a running of the bulls scenario where people of all ages try and touch the bull without get disfigured. Kids, grannies, and couples on dates all get involved. You will also see some incredible horsemanship by the locals. Costa Ricans love their horses!

Going Forward I’ve seen a lot of changes to Costa Rica in the last 25 years. Some for the better, some I hated to see. During that time I’ve tried to stay out of the way, respect the locals and not stick my nose where it didn’t belong. I always keep in mind that I’m a visitor in their country. Having seen the same explosion of growth here in St. Augustine and witnessed first hand the newbies who move here and immediately try and change the very things that attracted them in the first place, I am loathe to be that person. If you decide to visit, and I encourage you to do so, be nice, go with the flow, don’t bitch and everything will be amazing. You can easily get by without Spanish but learn a little anyway. It will go a long way. OCL

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ood chips and a flicker of sweat flew through the thick July morning air. The surface of the San Sebastian River was a pearlescent sheen pushed slowly inland by a rising tide. In the hazy dawn, rhythmic thuds beat out a steady song, punctuated by occasional heron grouts and mullet splashes. Harry Xynides woke early to take advantage of the cooler morning air at his boatyard. Swinging his adze, he worked a fifty-foot-long groove into a giant timber laid by the river. Stopping to check the work and wipe his face, Mr. Xynides looked around the riverfront, watching other workmen silently stream into the neighboring boatyards. Like the tuning of a symphony, a steady cacophony of tools crescendoed as a bright red sun arced slowly into the sky. Down at the docks, the throaty roar of a diesel engine coughed a brief white cloud into the sky above a line of fishing boats and, with a few muffled calls from men on deck, it backed into the channel. The Morning Star swirled brown water under her transom, pirouetted and steamed down the river. As she passed, Harry’s eyes squinted and the glimpse of a smile appeared. He felt proud and had every right to be, she had been forged in his own hands. During the Great Depression, European men and women moved to America with a new influx of hope. Streaming in from far-more depressed or war torn places, the United States offered immigrants a cornucopia of opportunity. Among them was a young Greek named Harry Xynides. As a young man Harry attended a trade school on his home island, Symi. Living in a maritime world without a boat kept Symi natives stranded. By age 14, Harry built his first boat. This was not the plaything of a boy but the vessel of a young man. His initiative took him much farther than building a boat when, at the age of 16, he struck out on his own to seek a fortune in America. The young and aspiring boatbuilder failed to find riches on Long Island, then on Staten Island. Norwegian builders operated a cabal within boatbuilding that excluded other ethnicities, so in 1939 Harry moved to join his sister, Xeni and

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brother-in law Andoni ‘Anthony’ Sarris in Saint Augustine, Florida. Under the tutelage of Anthony, Harry learned how to build shrimp boats that were in such demand most builders didn’t even bother to advertise. By the end of World War II, Harry set out on his own. On a marshy fringe at the confluence of Oyster Creek and San Sebastian River Xynides set up shop. ‘Shop’ consisted of a small tool shed and some large blocks of wood on which a boat could be built. He had no railway and built the boats so they could be rolled into the water on logs, a tradition from the old country. This yard, like many others in town, was a family business. Among the piles of shavings and wood chips his children played. Wood shavings and fiddler crabs occupied children’s hands as their father deftly swung his “moustache”, a curved-edge adze that, with skilled hands, turned raw logs into sculpted timbers. Wooden boatbuilding is a sink or swim business. If you cannot fit together wood planks and beams with accuracy and care, you cannot remain a boatbuilder for long. Among the boatbuilders of St. Augustine, Harry Xynides was known as the best. He took special care in the selection of materials and many a truck driver left his lot chewing the end of his cigar after Harry had turned away a load, after it was unloaded, because of flawed grain and excessive knots. By 1943, the Xynides yard was one of many dotting the banks of the San Sebastian. The family names of Sarris, Pterudis, Nix, Kymos, Tsagaris, Ringhaver, Mein, Bergman, and others, went to sea on wood, fiberglass, and steel fishing boats. Coming to town as a buyer, fishermen and fishing companies had a veritable supermarket of builders to choose from. To suit various needs and pocketbooks, fishermen could opt to have their boats rigged with as much technology as the market could provide, and built from expensive but durable woods. The Xynides boats ranged in size from 35-90’ and, while most were built as shrimp trawlers,

a few were outfitted as large power cruisers for wealthy clients. To begin a boat, Harry Xynides would meet with a buyer and outline what was expected of the final product. The size of the boat, type of engine, winch, and rigging were outlined and sealed with a handshake. The real building began when Harry selected the largest timber in the boat-the keel-and laid it down in his yard perpendicular to the river. At each end it was shaped to accept heavy vertical timbers that formed the front and the back of the boat-it’s stem and sternpost. Doing this was a backbreaking affair. These timbers needed strong back and arms to manipulate them into place. While Mr. Xynides was not a tall man, his handshake could crush walnuts from years of wielding tools and sculpting wood. Between the stem and sternpost several U-shaped frames called ‘molds’ were spaced vertically and connected with thin strips of wood called ribbands. When this step was finished, the shape of the hull revealed itself for the first time. Most builders in St. Augustine, especially those building on tradition, never used blueprints. While some customers provided plans, many boats were simply laid out by eye, a plumb bob and a folding rule. The molds, standing vertically, could be spaced along the keel according to the length of the boat. Mr. Xynides only used two sets of molds to build his boats. With the shape of the boat outlined in strips of wood, strength and body was given to the vessel by the addition of ribs. Otherwise known as frames, ribs were fit into pockets on the keel and arc outward and upward to give the boat her belly and sides. Only the straightest white oak made decent rib material. At the Xynides yard, a large vat filled with water, diesel, and motor oil, held long rib blanks. On days when ribs were installed, Harry would arrive in the dark hours of the morning. His face lit by the flare of a match held to his cigarette, the remaining flame in his hand went to a pile of tinder and wood scraps under

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the vat. Smoke curled out in ivory tendrils from under the beaten and rusty vat as flames grew into a roaring fire. For hours, the oily water grew in temperature until it boiled. Ribs soaking in the mixture, like spaghetti, softened with the rising heat. At a nod from Harry, his wife Betsy, son Nick, and sometimes an extra helper, pulled the wood from the vat with gloved hands and carried it to a frame to be bent into shape. Forcing the hot and pliable oak to its final shape was half brute force and half careful artistry. Staccatos of Greek oaths kept the crew in line and from over-bending or breaking the expensive wood. When dry, the rib became part of the hull. For the next couple of weeks, the process was repeated well over 100 times. Boatbuilding the family way is time consuming and requires master craftsmen. In the Xynides yard, most boats took about a year to build. The idea was to build the highest quality boats with quality materials, and Harry took his time to make sure the customer got what they wanted. As a result, Harry Xynides never spent a dime on advertising and as long as there was a demand for wooden shrimp boats, he never lacked for work. In 1958 the Xynides business moved down the river to 258 Riberia Street, where the family, Nick and Ellen, still run a boat yard today. The new yard featured a large boatbuilding shed that opened to the San Sebastian River and two marine railways. One boat could be built in the shed while another was hauled out for repair. As wooden trawlers ceased to be built in St. Augustine during the 1980s, the Xynides yard shifted with the times. Declining demand for new shrimp boats during led to a lack of steady business and so the Xynides transitioned to repairing pleasure craft and light commercial work; a job the family still carries on today. In 2008, Tropical Storm Fay ravaged the boat building shed where Mr. Xynides spent so many thousands of hours sculpting boats from wood. After the storm, I spent several days working with Nick Xynides, Harry’s son, tearing apart the snaggle-tooth remains and salvaging what we could. Each old tool that emerged from the twisted rubble told a part of the Xynides story; a story of immigrant success; the tangible remains of the American Dream. Since the decline of trawler building in St. Augustine, the past two decades have brought change to the San Sebastian River. Forests of shrimp boat masts have been replaced with a fringe of sailboats. Seagulls now line empty docks where a busy industry once thrived to supply the world with the largest fleet of wooden fishing vessels ever assembled. Despite dark visages which seep from this, and many American industrial landscapes, there remains the proud record of accomplishment and ingenuity. The Xynides family formed a key part of this. They were some of the last vernacular builders who used the skill of traditional boatbuilding to hew a living from the land. Like many of their neighbors on the river, their clocks were set by the tide, their rhythm by the sun, and their fortune won from honest labor. OCL volume 8

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ovember 24th was the date for “Christmas on the River” silent auction and wine tasting event at the River House in Saint Augustine. Attendees were treated to delicious food as well as wine provided by several unique wine vendors. Beautiful Christmas wreaths donated by local garden clubs and other groups were part of the silent auction as well as merchandise donated by local merchants. Proceeds from the event went to support the local Saint Augustine Council on Aging. www.coasjc.com 58

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Breaking Old City News First Coast News Weekend Anchor Jessica Clark is a big Saint Augustine fan!

aint Augustine has its own Emmy award-winning news anchor. First Coast News Southern Bureau Reporter and Saint Augustine resident Jessica Clark won the coveted award in November for her report, Life by Accident. It’s a story about a pilot who returns decades later to the place where his plane crashed and sunk to the bottom of the ocean 20 miles off the coast of St. Augustine. Here’s something Jessica Clark’s TV audience probably doesn’t know: her life’s work as an award winning reporter and journalist was really a “Plan B”. As a Hillsborough High School student in Tampa, Florida, Jessica had aspirations to be a drama major. Her thespian aspirations were not to be. “My dad said to me, ‘If the drama and thespian thing doesn’t work out, what do you want to do?’ It got me thinking in high school. ‘Maybe broadcasting,’” she said. At that moment, Jessica’s “Plan B” was put into action. “I studied broadcasting at the University of Florida. While I was there, I volunteered at UF’s radio and TV stations, the NPR and PBS affiliate. I loved it,” she said. “I eventually landed a paid job at the public radio station doing a local evening newscast. Great fun.” “After graduation I drove around the southeast U.S., alone and eager, with a box full of resume tapes and three suits. I drove to every TV station I could find. I tried to convince the News Directors I would be good for their stations,” she said. Jessica’s dogged job-hunting skills landed her a job at the Dothan, Alabama CBS affiliate, News 4, as a morning anchor in

“This is the best place I’ve ever lived.”

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1997. “I was thrilled,” she said. Larger markets took notice and Jessica’s star continued to rise. A weekend anchor position with responsibilities as a consumer reporter was the next logical step at the ABC afiliate in Fort Myers, Florida. By 2002, Jessica was a 5PM anchor and news reporter at the CBS affiliate in Columbus, Georgia. “I did a weekly segment called ‘Everybody has a Story’. It was a local version of a national network report. I literally threw a dart onto a map to find my next story. What a challenge, what a blast,” she said. First Coast News hired Jessica in 2005 as their Southern Bureau Reporter. When an opportunity at Web.com, a subscriber-based provider of web services to small and medium-sized businesses, was presented, Jessica accepted, but returned to FCN after only 6 months. “I missed the news,” she said. The nature of the broadcast industry, she explained, has everything to do with bettering one’s self and moving on to better positions in larger TV markets. Since 2011, Jessica has been FCN’s full-time weekend news anchor and 3-day-a-week news reporter in the Southern Bureau, covering Saint Johns and Putnam Counties. These days, Jessica farms stories in the Southern Bureau to pitch to FCN producers. When a story is assigned, Jessica is responsible to film, edit, and produce a finished product for that evening’s early broadcast. “I enjoy writing and editing video. Writing for TV is very different from newspaper and radio. As a deadline looms, I can’t be as creative as I’d like. That’s when I find myself waist deep in the video editing process and I pause, (for a half a second) and think, ‘This is my creative outlet,’’” she said.

Being a news anchor, reporter, and a local Saint Augustine resident is a dream come true for Jessica. Her connection to Saint Augustine goes back to her grandfather, Sidney Clark. He was the structural engineer for the Great Cross at the Mission Nombre de Dios downtown. According to Google, it’s the world’s tallest cross. Jessica has a snapshot of the Cross taped to the cubicle wall of her Southern Bureau news desk inside the Saint Augustine Record building. “Saint Augustine is a wonderful place to work and live,” she said. “Sometimes I just stop and look around to see the Lightner Museum, the Bridge of Lions, a gorgeous coastline, or even a potato field in Hastings and I think, “Oh, my gosh! I’m at work, and this is great!” “I love beach stories, farming stories, water-related stories and archaeology stories. Anything that gets me out in the open. I enjoy meeting people in my stories. I know it sounds quaint and trite, but it’s the people that really make the job fun,” she said. Jessica spoke frankly about the most local issues and stories related to Saint Augustine including her “scoop of the year” in 2013. Her backstage one-on-one interview with Marcus Mumford was picked up by USA Today’s online website. She credits the “scoop” to communicating for months with the concert promoters. A few hours after the interview, Mumford & Sons appeared on stage, first as John Fogerty’s back-up band (for one song), and then for their full set just after Fogerty. “They had been rehearsing with John Fogerty all day and they were beat. Their handlers set up one-on-ones with the media outlets the promoters had chosen. I just happened to be the one to get Marcus Mumford and Ben Lovett. They were so kind and gracious. If you watch the interview it looks like we’re in a fancy place. It was actually done backstage in a lavishly decorated tent beside the stage,” she said. Jessica spoke about other local stories, both lighthearted and heavy-handed. “Tough stories for me: the ones in which people or animals are hurt-physically or emotionally. My emotions are often right under the surface with those stories. I strive to maintain a professional demeanor to get through the story and to get through the day. It’s often on the ride home when I start to cry about what I’ve seen or heard that day,” she said. Jessica continued, “My grandmother used to pray for the people she’d meet every day. Now, I pray for the people I meet while working...Often while covering the news, I encounter people during the lowest points of their lives. I feel honored and humbled they share with me a few moments of their time,” she said. Lighthearted stories are also a big part of Jessica’s reporting from the Southern Bureau. Should the Nights of Lights remain 60

up until Valentines day? No, that didn’t happen. “The commission discussed the topic because the mayor put it on the agenda not because I did the story.” Jessica even-handedly reported about the erosion issues and sand build-up on Saint Johns County’s coast including interviews with residents from Vilano Beach to Summerhaven. Does she have an opinion on this particular issue? No. Fun stories in 2013 reported by Jessica included: a story about the El Galeon replica sailing ship, Palatka’s Blue Crab Festival(she was Grand Marshal of the parade for several years), the impact of tiger shrimp on the local seafood industry, socks for the homeless, and the Maurice Jones Drew scuffle at the Conch House (no charges were filed.) During the Federal Government shutdown, Jessica interviewed a vacationing Frenchman about how and why he “invaded”(broke into) the Fort with a group of other tourists as a way to protest the shutdown. The Frenchman’s English language skill was so bad, subtitles had to be used for the televised report on that evening news broadcast. Jessica Clark reported how Federal agents interviewed the trespassers, and, to the visiting Frenchman’s delight, let them all go with a stern warning. Jessica’s ongoing reports in the Southern Bureau include fairness for the Lesbian/Gay community as it relates to local housing (adopted in Saint Augustine Beach), Lincolnville-related issues(children’s museum, neighborhood market), the Barbara Parchem murder investigation, and how to attract more Latino tourists to Saint Augustine. Old City archaelogical digs, bicycle and pedestrian death investigations, and the proposed law allowing alcohol on horse drawn carriages downtown are other ongoing story lines. Jessica Clark, the Emmy-award winning, Saint Augustinebased journalist, summed up her life, times, and career here simply by saying, “This is the best place I’ve ever lived.” OCL volume 8

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Liquor is Quicker but ......

Wine is Fine

wine

by Jeanne Maron

n this New Year (and every year), one should evaluate their health status and make positive life changes to improve their longevity. We all know about eating properly, but what about our wine and alcohol consumption? Is there a healthy standard? Hard liquor is higher in calories per ounce than wine, but not by much. After distillation, spirits such as vodka, whiskey, and gin have nothing left but the alcohol. They contain zero carbohydrates, making them a diet-friendly option. The biggest problem with alcohol is limiting your intake. After that first drink, your inhibitions decline and you’re apt to drink another(and another...) One standard 1.5-ounce serving of spirits will only set you back 105 calories. A five-ounce glass of red, white, or rosé has about 100 calories per glass. Many believe wine is high in sugar because it is made from grapes. Actually, that’s not the case. The fermentation process in wine making converts sugars into alcohol. Only sweet or dessert wines are high in sugar. Wine is considered a heart healthy drinkespecially red wine, which contains Resveratrol, the antioxidant compound linked to heart-healthy benefits. The American Heart Association recommends 1 to 2 four-ounce servings of wine per day. There are pros and cons for white verses red wine. Some good news for white wine lovers: drinking white wine may benefit your lungs. Now we can all breathe easier! Obviously there are risks to drinking alcohol but people who consume a moderate amount of white have better lung function, according to a study reported at the meeting of the American Thoracic Society in Atlanta. But alas, drinking large amounts of alcohol can increase the risk of cancers of the mouth, larynx, pharynx, and esophagus. A team from the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain found each glass of red wine per day reduces the risk of lung cancer by 13% compared to non-drinkers. Again, this was limited to one to two glasses per day, not more. Enjoying an ice-cold brew can be great any time of the year. While the average 12-ounce serving of beer contains 150 calories and 13g carbohydrates, opting for beer does doom you to an unsightly beer belly. Choosing light versions of your favorite beer will save you upwards of 50 calories per serving and cut the carbohydrates in half. Lager and wheat beers are generally lower in both calories and carbohydrates per serving compared to heavier beers such as ales, stouts, and porters. Beers differ in color, flavor, and consistency. Some good news on beer: all types offer some nutritional value. The brewer’s yeast used to ferment beer contains B vitamins that benefits the nervous system health and reduces homocysteine, a chemical that can contribute to cardiovascular disease. Nonetheless, there doesn’t seem to be an exact science and it does get a little scary about how much, when, and under what conditions seems to make a difference. Let’s us toast the New Year in whatever style you want, but in moderation. Cheers to you! The Gifted Cork is located at 64 Hypolita Street in downtown St. Augustine, FL. Call for more information at (904) 810-1083.

Dining Guide Symbol Key Beer and Wine breakfast Courtyard/outdoor Dancing Diner Entertainment Full Liquor Bar Happy Hour Kids Menu Late Night Menu Lunch Organic Ingredients Parking Party/Banquet Facility Raw Bar Reservations Required Sunday Brunch Take Out Tiki Bar Waterside Dining

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n Amici

1915 A1A South • Saint Augustine, FL 32080 904.461.0102 • amicistaugustine.com Amici is one of the true Italian restaurants in northeast Florida, where ambience and cuisine are authentically Italian. Vito Arena has been sharing his family’s old-world legacy of remarkable Italian dishes to fall in love with, while he and his sister, Benedetta make each dining moment and private party unforgettable. It is no wonder that Amici has been voted “Best Italian Restaurant” consecutively, year after year by the residents of Saint Augustine.

n The Raintree Restaurant & Steakhouse

102 San Marco Avenue • Saint Augustine 904.824.7211 • raintreerestaurant.com Enjoy casual dining at its finest at The Raintree Restaurant & Steakhouse, recognized nationally and internationally as one of Florida’s top destination restaurants. The Raintree is renowned for consistent, award-winning menu, wine list and full bar served in the warm, intimate atmosphere of a restored 1879 Victorian home with live music in our courtyard.

n The Reef Restaurant

4100 Coastal Highway • Saint Augustine 904.824.8008 • thereefstaugustine.com The Reef, originally called Comptons, was built by the Usina family on a beautiful piece of oceanfront property in tranquil North Beach, three miles north of the Usina Bridge, on land owned by the family for generations. Comptons opened in 1989 and enjoyed great success for the next ten years. It closed in 1999 due to the ill health of Mr. Compton and hurricane damage. The Reef was opened in 2002, under the direct ownership of the Usinas. Since that time the restaurant has worked hard to produce fine food and beverages, professionally served, all accompanied by unsurpassed views of the magnificent Atlantic Ocean. It has steadily built a reputation as one of the most popular dining destinations in Saint Augustine.

n South Beach Grill

45 Cubbedge Road • Saint Augustine Beach 904.471.8700 • southbeachgrill.net “Fresh local seafood and aloha service since1997” This popular restaurant is one of only three direct oceanfront eateries in Saint Johns County. While the oceanfront location is unique, one thing that sets the restaurant apart is the absolute resolve to source and procure 100% fresh fish. All fish arrives at the restaurant “on loin” where it is skillfully skinned, weighed and cut into fillets. The promise of fresh is evident not only in the fish selection but across the entire seafood menu as well. South Beach Grill is open 7 days a week. Lunch 11-4:30, Dinner from 4:30 to 9:30, serving breakfast Saturdays & Sundays from 7:30-10:30.

n Sunset Grille

421 A1A Beach Blvd • Saint Augustine Beach 904.471.5555 • sunsetgrillea1a.com Most Award Winning Restaurant in Saint Augustine Beach, 29 time winner of The Great Chowder Debate. Have won Awards for our Datil Pepper Wings, Baby Back Ribs, Coconut Shrimp, Crab Fondue, Lobster Ravioli, Shrimp and Grits and Brownie Volcano Dessert. Our Key West atmosphere and kids menu makes us fun for the whole family. Celebrating our 22nd Anniversary!

n The Tasting Room

25 Cuna Street • Saint Augustine 904.810.2400 • thetastingroomfl.com A contemporary Spanish restaurant. Vibrant splashes of art complement a colorful array of “Tapas,” delectable little dishes designed for sharing and socializing. Iberianaccented entrées infused with fresh, local flavor and created with ingredients imported directly from Spain sail hot to your table. From curvy sofas cozying up to a Flamenco red fireplace, award-winning Wines lining an entire wall, and live Latin music nights, The Tasting Room is fueled by a passion for authentic Spanish food and wine. Reservations are not required, but recommended. Courtyard Dining, Private Dining Room available that seats up to 20. For more information please email us or call, make online reservations at tastetapas.com. 64

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by Collen Messner

find it very interesting how people start off the New Year’s with a list of resolutions, often to lose weight, get fit, and fresh new fresh starts. Some of the things people decide: cut out all the junk food and go leaner with vegetable, fruits and lean meats; less alcohol and stop the fizzy drinks. But being on a healthy diet doesn’t mean you have to drink water all day. I did some research and found that there are plenty of drinks you can have to help you to be healthy in different ways. Green tea seemed to be a popular choice and one of the best benefits of green tea is helping in weight loss. It increases your metabolism-higher the metabolism, the more apt to lose weight! Another fact that I found is Rooibos (Redbush) tea is high in vitamin C, which helps build your immune system and can prevent colds and infections. These are just a few different teas to choose from for many different benefits that will aid your health and fitness. Remember, always ask your doctor or health professional about the effects of any teas and if they are right for you. All tea comes from the evergreen teabush (Camellia Sinesis) but, goes by many different names depending on how it’s processed. Green Tea is usually plucked fresh in the morning and sorted through to remove twigs and extraneous matter. The chemical reaction that occurs when tea leaves are picked and begin to wither and die in oxidation. Green tea is not allowed to oxidize and is sundried, bamboo basket fire, pan-fried (which fixes the “juice” in the leaf, drives out moisture and seals in the flavor in one process, as compared to many steps for other teas)oven-fired to cause dehydration. These processes are known as primary drying. Black tea is allowed to completely ripen or oxidize which creates a deeper, richer, more robust flavor. This process is known as withering, and there are two types: physical and chemical. Physical withering makes the fresh leaf pliable and ready for chemical withering. Chemical withering sets the biochemical changes in motion that are needed for taste. Oolong tea(aka Dragon tea) falls between green tea and black tea in the amount of time the tea leaves are allowed to oxidize and are the most complicated to make. Made from large tea leaves, they are plucked, spread out, and withered in the sun on a screen for several hours. The leaf is turned periodically for uniform drying. When the leaf has wilted enough, it is brought inside to cool before being manipulated and rolled every two hours for the next 7-9 hours.The leaves are then twisted and shaped to draw juices and oils to the surface of the leaf. White tea is picked before the leaf buds fully open and are covered with fine silky hairs. These delicate buds are quickly air dried to produce some of the rarest and most expensive tea available. These is a legend that, in ancient China, only virgins wearing white silk gloves were allowed to pluck the tea. Herbal teas are not actually teas but are made from seeds, roots, flowers or other parts of plants and herbs..They are more formally known as tisanes and often blended to make unique infusions. However you may want to start your New Year’s Resolutions, look into more drinks that can provide you and your body many lifestyle changes. Bon Appetit! Please feel to stop in at The Spice & Tea Exchange to come in and smell the spices and teas!

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Gardening for the New Year

by Kimberly Leonardi

appy New Year! You may as well add gardening to the resolution list! Clean-up and fix-up is important before plants really get growing, so now is the perfect time to pay close attention to your yard and gardening tools before the weather turns. Get your creative landscape juices flowing by raking and composting fallen leaves, pulling obvious weeds, sprucing up hand and power tools and sharpening the blades on the mower! The blades should be sharpened three or four times a year, so a great tip is to keep an extra mower blade handy for when the other is being sharpened. Keep your flower beds and containers looking fresh by filling in bare spots with cool-season annuals (those annuals that thrive when temperatures are seldom lower than 35 and seldom higher than 80 or 85 F), such as pansies, violas, petunias and snapdragons. Keep expired blooms—the dead flowers that need to be pruned from the plant and those flowers that actually fall off and clutter near the root—away from heavy-flowering plants; in some instance, leaving the expired blooms can breed disease and insects. Camellias are an example a heavyflowering plant to watch out for—trim them after they bloom if need be, but be sure not to trim off next year’s buds! This just so happens to be a wonderful time of year to pick out camellias, since they are in full bloom and you can ensure you pick the color that suits you best. This is an optimal time of the year to plant deciduous fruit trees because it gives their roots time to develop before stresses of heat and possible drought. It’s also time to trim and fertilize established fruit trees. While crape myrtles do not require pruning, it is a good time to remove seed pods if they still exist and trim whatever branches that may improve the overall shape or form of the plant. They do not require trimming back to their ‘knuckles’! While deciduous plants are not a concern, we are still likely to freeze this month, and possibly the next, so make sure to keep your tender plants protected as necessary to minimize damage. As a side note for those wanting to control scale on citrus, shrubs, camellias and fruit trees, you may want to apply horticulture oil while the plants are dormant to discourage insect populations. Hopefully your holidays were wonderful and you’re off to a healthy and happy start for the New Year! Until next time, Happy Gardening!

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Camino de Santiago article by Rick McAllister photos by David DePhillips

( The Preparation)

f you have been to Spain or have studied the history of Christianity, particularly since the crucifixion, you have probably heard of the Camino de Santiago. Recognized as the pilgrimage route of the apostle St. James, who is credited with bringing the Christian message from the Holy Lands to Spain, it has become one of the most widely recognized hikes (although in literature it is referred to as a pilgrimage) in the world with annual participation in the thousands. Many make the trek for religious purposes, but many do so for other personal reasons including just for the achievement. There are a number of routes referred to as the Camino, however, the most recognized one and the one most often taken is from St. Jean Pied de Port, France and ends at Santiago, a distance of almost 500 miles. The first couple days take you across the Pyrenees Mountains on the Route de Napoleon with an elevation of about 4,800 feet. From this point on, it is mostly rolling terrain. I leave Saint Augustine on March 31, 2014, to take on this great experience. One of the fun parts of the trip, and perhaps the most important, is the physical and mental preparation leading up to the departure. It should go without saying that a 500 mile hike is not without itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenges and should not be taken lightly. To my benefit, and to those who have never done

anything like this but would like to, there are many sources of great information (some listed at the end of this article). I am 68 years old, have had open heart triple bypass surgery in July of 2012, but otherwise have been blessed with good health. Nevertheless, I have been taking the preparation for this adventure very seriously and have put together a program that I believe will make the experience very special. I will be carrying a backpack the entire way and while I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to carry a tent or cooking utensils, my pack will weigh about 20 pounds. For the past year, I have been working in a gym with a treadmill and some weight machines. I try to get there at least 4 days a week and have built up my treadmill time to 2 hours including some at a 3 to 5% incline. Weight work is done with minimal weights and more emphasis on repetition. About a month ago, I started road work and try to do 3 times a week; one day at 5 miles, one day at 10 miles, and one day at 15 miles. In another few weeks, I will add my backpack and gradually build up the weight in the pack to equate to what I will be carrying. Two critical components come into play here. . .your hiking boots and your socks. The most likely cause of injury and interference with completing the journey are foot problems (blisters and toenail issues). It is essential that your boots and socks work well for you and are broken in before you depart.

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I estimate that the hike will take me about 5 weeks although I am giving myself 2 full months. As a journalist and a photographer, I suspect that I will get waylaid by the history and beauty of this journey. One of the most special things that take place on the trail is the opportunity to spend time with people from around the world who are making this pilgrimage for their own personal reasons; some religious, some for health, and some for just personal reflection and accomplishment. Mine is for the chance to rub shoulders with the world in a friendly and spectacular setting, and to bring a message of friendship from out wonderful city of Saint Augustine. By the way, I will be making a side trip to our sister city, Aveles, Spain. If you are interested in learning more about this great adventure, the internet is loaded with sites and there is a wonderful little movie called “The Way”, staring Martin Sheen and Emilio Esteves that sets the stage perfectly. Also, there is an active association of veterans of the Camino who are eager to assist with your planning. Stay tuned for my follow-up story upon my return. “Buen Camino.” OCL

Time for reflection

Relaxation and fellowship at night

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Q&A with Leo Bloomfield Everyone knows Leo. Well, at least everyone has seen Leo around the Old City. We sent Christine Cousart to find out 10 things you might not know about one of Saint Augustine’s most colorful characters OCL: Where did you grow up, Leo? Leo: I haven’t grown up yet. (Brooklyn, I was born and raised there)

by Christine Cousart

Leo: About 10 miles, I break it up into 2 and 3 mile segments. OCL: Why do you walk? Leo: To stay fit. I’m 78 and I’ve got to make it to 100. We have longevity on both sides of the family.

OCL: When did you leave? Leo: When I was 19 years old.

OCL: Why the green shorts? Leo: I have a hard time trying to figure out what to wear every day so I just wear green shorts.

OCL: What did you do? Leo: I was in the Air Force. I was an electronics instructor.

OCL: Everyone wants to know, how many pairs of green shorts do you have? Leo: 7

OCL: Interesting. Then what did you do? Leo: I went to the University of Miami and got an engineering degree.

OCL: What is your philosophy on life? Leo: Life is a mirror, whatever you send out...comes back. I’ve seen it happen many times over, again and again.

OCL: Our magazine is health and fitness oriented this month. You obviously get a lot of exercise. How far do you walk every day?

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We thanked Mr. Bloomfield for his time and he added... “If anyone wants to see me, they can come to The Trade Winds on Thursday night for open mike night. I perform 17th Century tunes a capella. The only drawback is that I have to wear a shirt.” Sounds like the place to be.

contributors Joseph L. Boles, Jr. moved to Saint Augustine with his parents in 1967. He graduated from Saint Augustine High school in 1970 and went on to the University of Florida, where he earned a degree in Law and a degree in Design. He has seven wonderful children and a beautiful wife named Jane. He serves as Mayor of the City of Saint Augustine and is also a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church. His hobbies are golfing, fishing and painting.

Tammy Harrow is an avid world traveler, photographer and writer. She loves to journey around the globe searching for beauty and inspiration. She has created portraits throughout the US. Since relocating to St Augustine, Tammy has expanded into commercial photography and has a special place in her heart creatively photographing culinary dishes for local restaurants. She has a degree in Journalism, is nationally published and has trained with some of National Geographic’s top photographers.

Sherry Gaynor is a Certified Executive Pastry Chef (CEPC) and Certified Culinary Educator (CCE). She is a long-time resident of Saint Augustine and serves as a Chef Instructor for First Coast Technical College who is assigned to teach at Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. Sherry is from New Orleans, attended culinary school through Delgado Community College’s apprenticeship program and recently acquired her bachelor’s degree in Career and Technical Education: Workforce and Program Development, from the University of West Florida. She was recently awarded Teacher of the Year 2013-14 Ashley Bates is a professional writer and social media manager. An Orlando native, Ashley graduated from the University of Central Florida. and then moved to Saint Augustine from Gainesville, Ga. She got her start in journalism writing sports articles for The (Gainesville, Ga.) Times and moved onto writing arts and entertainment, food and religion features. She was lucky enough two receive two awards from the Georgia Press Association for “Writer of the Year” in religion reporting. Today her hobbies including spending time with family and enjoying good food and wine.

Originally from Hagerstown Maryland, Justin Itnyre’s photographs have been featured on several covers of local magazine Old City Life. His architectural photography has been published in Homes & Land Jacksonville Magazine, Unique Homes, and the book, Historic Sites of St. Augustine and St. Johns County. Internationally arete images hit the press for Volvo Powertrain, New Beauty Magazine, and Blue Green Corporation. www.justiniphoto.com

Raphael Cosme earned a Master Degree in Archaeology from the Center of Advance Studies of Puerto Rico and later a degree in communications and public relations. In 1978, he discovered the Ponce de Leon site in Puerto Rico. He is specialized in Museum Management Collections from the Smithsonian Institution. A historian who has written hundreds of articles about Pre-Columbian and Spanish Colonial Art, moved from the Old San Juan, Puerto Rico and has found in Saint Augustine the mirror of his Spanish heritage. He and his wife Perla have three children: Angela, Samantha, and Raphael, Jr.

Cindy Nixon-Witt is a credentialed professional certified life coach (PCC) with extensive experience advancing nonprofit organizations, agencies, businesses and individuals with her coaching, management and consulting. Her work supports others in achieving desired results in career and leadership development, life transitions and personal growth. Presently she is fulfilling a contract with the Florida Blue Foundation in Jacksonville. The Witt’s moved to St. Augustine from Columbia, SC in 2011. The loves in her life include her husband Andy, Executive Director of the St. Johns Cultural Council, recently becoming a grandmother, the beach and exploring St. Augustine.

Tommy Addison is an international & national award winning photographer who has resided in Saint Augustine for the past 25 years. His work is widely published throughout the world and has been a long time contributor to Old City Life Magazine. Addison is an avid world traveler who has traveled around the world (4) times on countless overseas adventures. He is the owner of Photographic Arts Inc. (Commercial and Fine Art Photography) and is currently the Photographic Manager for Leonard’s Studio.

Bobby Crum resides in Saint Augustine with his wife Patty and two children. He is the Worship & Teaching Pastor at Anastasia Baptist Church and has served there for 18 years. Bobby loves the beach, gardening, guitar, SUP’ing and family time. He has served on various community boards over the years and is currently a member of the Saint Augustine Rotary Club.

Alan Bratic is a 1997 graduate of Flagler College with a degree in Business and Economics. He lives in Saint Augustine with his wife and three children. Bratic is a Certified Financial Planner, Registered Investment Advisor, Branch Manager with Linsco Private Ledger and holds series 7, 24, 63 and 65 licenses. He can be contacted through the ThompsonBaker Agency, Inc. at 904.824.1631 ext. 4203.

Rick McAllister spent 20 years in the corporate world of New York City, a year on a Congressional program in the U.S. House of Representatives, has owned several small businesses, managed and taught scuba diving in the Florida Keys and most recently was an assistant at World Golf Village. Throughout this varied career and travels around the world, Rick has developed and honed his photographic and writing skills. A Vietnam Vet, he continues to enjoy traveling, kayaking, golf and time with his daughter Lauren and her family in New Jersey. Rick’s photography can be seen atfotowurks.com and he can be contacted or at 904.501.7777.

Chris Bodor left his NY City job of ten years and moved

to Saint Augustine in the summer of 2003. In New York he was known as the “Train of Thought Commuter”, because of the volumes of poetry that he composed during his daily commute. With no train in Saint Augustine, Bodor began the arduous task of reinventing himself. He runs his own imprint, Poet Plant Press, with his wife Mary Beth. The couple will celebrate 23 years of marriage in June and are collecting poems on the subject of Florida for a 2014 release.

Barbara Hunt Hanrahan is a writer/journalist/editor as well as a nurse. Barb earned her Master of Arts Degree in Communication from Emerson College in Boston, her Bachelor of Science Degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, and her Nursing Certification from First Coast Technical College. She has been a writer/journalist/editor for 20 years. She also teaches and coaches group exercise classes, gymnastics and horseback riding. Following a faith filled life is her greatest passion in life.

Dr. Douglas L. Johnson of the Saint Augustine Oral & Facial Surgical Center is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. He completed a certified fellowship in Facial Cosmetic Surgery before starting his own practice here over eight years ago. He resides in Saint Augustine with his wife and four children. For more information on procedures offered please visit floridafacedoc.com or call 904.460.0505.

Kim Miller has been in the health field her entire adult life. A full-time personal trainer and wellness coach, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education, certified as a personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise and a certified wellness coach with Wellcoaches. She is owner of Bodysmart Inc, and blogs on health and wellness on her Bodysmart Fitness Through The Ages site bodysmartinc.com or 904.501.6002.

Kate Gardiner a seasoned photojournalist, turned her camera towards weddings and families after leaving a job at a major daily newspaper in Connecticut to move to Florida in 2007. Her eye for story-telling shows in her style of photographing couples and the joy they are share Kate’s fashion work has been published in Old City Life Magazine as well as Jacksonville Bride Magazine and editorial work in newspapers and magazines world wide. She has also been the proud recipient of the Best of St Augustine award for Best Photographer for 4 years running. 74

Colleen Messner, owner of The Spice and Tea Exchange of Saint Augustine, is a Director on the Historic Saint Augustine Area Chamber of Commerce, Director in Saint Johns Business Network, Advocate with Home Again Saint Johns & Homeless Coalition, and the Sea Turtle Patrol. Contact her at 826.3770 to blend-up a special seasoning that you would enjoy.

Stuart Perry Schuster attended UF in the mid 70’s, where he was a sports writer for The Independent Florida Alligator. It was back in those days he met Muddy Waters after a concert in Gainesville, and became a lifelong aficionado of blues music and history. Stuart is a collector of blues memorabilia, an active musician and a local business owner. The abundance of live, local music in St. Augustine was one of the reasons he decided to move his family and business here in 2006 . volume 8

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Flagler Health Care Foundation Plans Two Events for Early 2014

he 4th annual Oyster Roast, coordinated by the North Shore Connectors for Flagler Hospital through Flagler Health Care Foundation, will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2014 from noon until 3 p.m. at the St. Augustine Boating Club, 611 Boating Club Road. The event will benefit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Flagler Hospital. The North Shore Connectors are a group of concerned residents committed to making a difference in the community’s healthcare by increasing financial support for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Flagler Hospital, which provides special care for some of our area’s youngest residents. Tickets for the Oyster Roast are $35 per adult and $15 per child (ages 12 and under), and on the day of the event adult tickets rise to $40 per person. Admission includes fresh roasted oysters, a variety of specialty chowders, Cincinnati chili, sausage pilau and a variety of wonderful desserts. Beverages will also be available, including beer and wine (two drinks per ticket), water, coffee and tea. There will be fun for the whole family, including a Chinese auction. The Inaugural Flagler Health Care Foundation Golf Classic will be held on Monday, February 10, 2014 at Marsh Creek Country Club. Hyundai of St. Augustine is the title sponsor for

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the event, Carrabba’s will provide the awards dinner after the Golf Classic is done, and All American Air will host a special Sponsor Preview Party the night before the event at the home of Ray and Linda Matuza. Proceeds from this tournament will benefit the Emergency Care Center to purchase a portable digital X-ray machine called the Definium AMX 700. This exciting technology allows for immediate processing within seconds at the patient’s bedside, speeding diagnostics and care by hours. A variety of other sponsorship opportunities are available for this event, with options to include foursomes and twosomes for the Classic. For more information about the Oyster Roast or the Golf Classic, call Flagler Health Care Foundation at (904) 819-4625 or send an e-mail to giving@flaglerhospital.org. Through philanthropic efforts and community outreach, the Flagler Health Care Foundation’s mission is to financially support Flagler Hospital’s goal of providing the best patient experience with the best staff and the best equipment. For more information on how you can make a difference, call (904) 819-4625 or e-mail giving@flaglerhospital.org.