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ast year, actually a year ago exactly, Old City Life took on a new face and a new direction. To remind you, we announced it by putting the supergroup of the time, Mummford & Sons staring up at everyone from the cover...not too shabby of a debut, in my opinion. Looking back on that issue, the serious effort, the late hours and the hair-pulling (sometimes our own; sometimes, each others’) that was put into getting that issue out after Castaway Publishing had JUST taken over less than two months before, I still can’t believe we did it. Don’t get me wrong-it has some… wrinkles, is how I would gently put it (starting out that my last name, the MANAGING EDITOR’S last name, was misspelled on the masthead! I’ll NEVER live that one down…heehee). But, knowing the “backstory” as I do, I couldn’t be more proud of a “first” issue, than I am of that one. Having never worked together before, publisher Ken Yarbrough, art director Brian Hornung and I hunkered down and managed to put together a solid edition that immediately turned heads. Mind you, we couldn’t change it all at once; Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither was, nor will be, this magazine. Through 8 years and how many incarnations, Old City Life has evolved from its humble beginnings and has taken its rightful place as THE City magazine for the St. Augustine and St. Johns County area. We have lofty goals and a small staff with which to achieve those goals but every month, we put every

letter from the editor ounce of energy we can in making this a publication that this diverse and dynamic community can be proud of; one that it deserves. This region of Florida is so layered and rich, chock full of the stories of the past, of the multifaceted and talented people who live, play, work and love here; of the land; of the sea; of St. Augustine itself. There is no way that we can cover EVERYTHING, every month, in every issue (that book would be never-ending!), but we certainly try. At least it can be said that we have an extremely good sampling every month. Of course, Old City Life is only as good as the words and images that tell these stories, and a big “Thank you!” goes out to our wonderful contributors and photographers, sadly, too many to name here, who are at the ready when we call with an assignment. We couldn’t do it without you! It is fitting, I believe that our one-year “anniversary” carries a pretty solid collection of past A.H. Gus Craig, Jr. award honorees, along with this year’s deserving recipient on the cover. Our love for and dedication to this community is rivaled by, and possibly even outshined by the love and dedication shared by each and every Gus Craig winner, past and present, and we are honored that these stellar individuals and agreed to grace our cover. One year down and a lifetime more to go! Thank you, St. Augustine, for your continued support of Old City Life-we couldn’t do it without you, either! Lura Readle Scarpitti

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4 letter from the editor 10 from our mayor 12 downtown 25 giving 33 waterfront 36 art 48 living 52 recipe 61 finance 63 mind 65 people 66 calendar 68 worship 83 event 85 gardening 86 seen 90 contributors

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Tropical Rush

adventures in the maldives

Eco Fashion

love your mother

The Gus Craig Award

remembering 16 years

on the cover Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been our intention for twelve months to get the entire group of surviving Gus Craig Award winners together in one place for a group photo. No easy task, but we came close. Not pictured in this honorable group are Jack Wilson, John Conzemius, David Drysdale and of course the late Hamilton Upchurch, and Gus Craig himself.. See the full article on page 44. Thanks to Kate Gardiner for a great photo.

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ince the remodel of the St. Augustine Amphitheater, local residents have had the opportunity to enjoy the music of internationally-famous bands, of all different styles, right here in our own home town. Here a sold-out crowd enjoys the sounds of Crosby, Stills & Nash. See anyone you know? Photo by Justin Itnyre

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Maldives

Adventures in the Indian ocean

Love your Mother

Earth-friendly style and fashion

Flagler Focus

3000 words worth of photos

Gus Craig Award

Great people doing great things

Views of St. Augustine The art of Joe Taylor

Photo by Addison Fitzgerald 8

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from our mayor

Reflecting on the by Joseph L. Boles Jr.

Hot Days Past

an alive it was a hot, hot August! Hotter than I remember in years (it may have something to do with standing at the foot of the Bridge of Lions with a campaign sign a few mornings and afternoons, work pants and shirt on-no tie, I’m not an idiot...but that’s another story!) As the summer of 2014 begins to crawl into Fall, I hearken back to my childhood when we had no AC in our cars and none in our home (except the window unit in my parent’s bedroom). My brother and I slept under a fan, with a damp towel over us and actually would wake up shivering! I now take note that what we call fall in North Florida is only recognized by a 5 degree reduction in temperature and school starting again! My parents moved us here in 1967 and it seemed to me a nice enough place to live and being surfers my brother and I were glad for the proximity to the ocean. My first day of school was pretty good. I looked like all the surfers at St. Augustine High School and began to get to know some of them, having seen them at the beach every now and then during our first summer. I came from a larger school, so when I asked a couple of girls in my homeroom, Denise Young (now Moxon) and Rhondi Wallace how many lunch periods we had, they said, “Boy, how many lunches do you eat!” and then laughed and laughed. Being a bit portly, I was of course embarrassed and had no retort whatsoever (tongue-tied-new-kid syndrome). You can see a picture of me at that age taken by Chris Way, the owner of Coquina Beach Club restaurant, riding a wave. Look close and you will see my belly lapping over even then. Robin Conner, now Attorney at Law, used to say “Look out, Fatty rides the breakers!” I was not amused but it was true. But surfing was our passion and my dad bought us a Volkswagen van, very used, and let us paint it all up! We had fish on the side and little quotations inside like, “God without Man is still God, Man without God is nothing!” (we fancied ourselves as very spiritual and close to nature, obviously). I remember one time, Tommy Kalivas walked to the end of the St. Augustine Beach Pier and threw a coconut into the water to get the attention of the “wave gods,”-didn’t work but he tried! The summer of 1968, I started a new job in the “Restoration Area” of St. George Street. I worked in the various restoration locations: cleaning up in the Carpenteria for Schell Lunestad as he made Monk’s chairs for the tourists to buy; with Ray Doty in the Silversmith Shop making pewterware, with Coco Mickler in the Blacksmith Shop and giving tours in the Arrivas House and the Rivera House. Emmet Fritz and I would paint on slow days together-actually he was really painting and I was just moving paint around on the canvas but I learned a good deal from him. It was a slower time of life that was great for a young guy like me and I learned a lot of St. Augustine history by sheer absorption! The best part of the job though was the daily saddling up of the big white horse that was stabled on Cuna Street, putting on the plastic armor and conquistador helmet and riding down the middle of St. George as Ponce de Leon. Now remember, that area was the main shopping district but there weren’t enough cars to bother the horse. Western Auto was there; St. George Pharmacy; Kixies Mens Shop: all of our needs were either there or just across the bridge on the island. So I rode up and down, tourists took the 10

occasional picture (no tipping) and I would then go back to the stable and groom the horse and go back to work in one of the restored houses. Great job. Some of you may have seen that DeNoel’s French Pastry shop closed and I can honestly say that I have been eating their tasty treats since my first summer here. That’s 47 years, so I must be one of their longest running customers. I went down the last week they were open and bought a box of them to take home (Type 2 Diabetes aside, tradition is tradition by golly). But it made me sad just the same. No more Buche Noels (Yule Logs) at Christmas. Things have changed in 47 years but we still value our downtown Restoration and Preservation area as we did in my youth. The big difference is now our number one industry in St. Johns County is tourism. $766,000,000.00, yes that’s Millions, is pumped into our area by tourists! One in four persons works in the tourism industry But when I was a kid I could sit on the concrete picnic tables in our Slave Market on a Saturday night and watch the cars coming over the Bridge…….and we would recognize two out of three -Mayor Joe Boles

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View from the “Porch”

t’s been a hot and rainy summer for those us of who didn’t head for the hills of North Carolina or the cooler climes of New England, but staying home in St. Augustine has had more than its share of rewards. It was the summer of 1964 when the Civil Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B Johnson and as we all know, St. Augustine played a front and center role during that time. Thanks to the efforts of the St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society and their partners and the Justice 1964 event, six of the sixteen Rabbis who had answered Dr. Martin Luther King’s call to come to St. Augustine to aid in the effort to eliminate segregation, returned this June to share their experiences. The program included a reception at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum where storyteller and musician Rob Tobias performed and welcomed the guests. A panel discussion with the Rabbis followed that evening and was moderated by Dr Paul Ortiz, Director of the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program. At the kind invitation of Warren Clark, I attended the Abarbanel Family Lunch held at the St. Paul AME Church where Dr King had himself preached so many years ago. My extreme good fortune was to find myself seated opposite Rabbi Israel Si Dresner where my tablemates and I had a chance to get to know him. The Rabbi jokingly said he was becoming forgetful and then took me on a trip of history and recollections that would put Wikipedia’s store of knowledge to shame. We talked about Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews, the history of politics in the United States (a topic where the Rabbi is an expert), how the minds of some politicians were slowly changed after 1964 and we lamented good people lost. He made an indelible impression

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by Irene Arriola on me and left me inspired to do more, learn more and never forget. Miss Cora Tyson prepared the lunch that had been a favorite of Dr. King’s which was enjoyed by all and Rob Tobias led us in song accompanied by the St. Paul AME’s summer camp singers. Reverend Ron Rawls disclosed that it was Ms. Tyson’s birthday and she was honored by a rousing chorus of Happy Birthday. It was a very good day and the program continued into the evening. Rabbi Dresner, Rabbi Daniel Fogel, Rabbi Jerrold Goldstein, Rabbi Richard N Levy, Rabbi Allen Secher and Rabbi Hanan Sills and John T Johnson, aide to Dr. King in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference spoke and were honored by the attendees and the evening ended with the combined choirs of St. Paul AME and Temple Bet Yam. If you didn’t get over to the Cathedral Basilica for the 8th annual St. Augustine Music Festival, you are in luck. This year all of the concerts were recorded and you can enjoy every note in the comfort of your favorite chair and once you discover what you have missed, you can save the dates for the 9th annual SAMF in 2015. The Cathedral has incredible acoustics and you have the beauty of the space for the eyes and the glory of the music for the ears. Visit StAugustineMusicFestival.org to hear the concerts and learn more about this volunteer organization and these free (yes, free) concerts. This is a remarkable gift to our community and one not to be missed. Happy 50th anniversary to Herbie Wiles Insurance and to Herbie, Doug and all of the associates of this agency. Three generations of the Wiles family have made their mark in this industry and in a time of rampant mergers and acquisitions, it’s nice to see an independent firm stand proud.

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story & photos by Addison Fitzgerald

ADVENTURES IN PARADISE A long way from home......

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his year’s annual surf trip to yet another remote part of the world took me back to one of my favorite places on the Earth: the Maldives. I had traveled here in 1998 on my honeymoon and ever since I left, have been wanting to return to this island paradise and explore more of her remote islands. The Maldives are one of the most remote places on earth to travel to and one of the most beautiful as well. Sixteen years later, my wish became a reality as I planned an a adenture trip with a colorful group of fellow surfers from St. Augustine and Jacksonville Beach. Two years in the making and a 54-hour flight to paradise and it was once again a reality. (more })

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aldives, officially the Republic of the Maldives, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean consisting of a double chain of twenty-six atolls that lie between Minicoy Island and the Chagos Archipelago. The Maldives are about 430 miles south-west of Sri Lanka and 250 miles south-west of India. The Maldives archipelago is located on top of the Chagos-Maldives-Laccadive Ridge, which is a vast submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean.The atolls are composed of live coral reefs and sand bars. The Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area. With an average ground level elevation of 4 ft above sea level, it is the planet’s lowest country. It is also the country with the lowest natural high point in the world, at 7 ft 10 in. Forecasters predict that someday the island nation will be under water due to rising sea levels . The Maldives are literally sandbars at sea. While it is the perfect place to sit on a beach and watch a sunset with a cocktail balanced on your hand, it is also a geographical marvel, knowing that there are thousands of fish swimming around the vivid corals just a few feet away from where you sit. Maldives has deep blue seas, turquoise reefs, white sandy beaches and palm trees. Maldivian waters are home to several ecosystems, but are most noted for their variety of colorful coral reefs; home to 1100 species of fish, 5 species of sea turtles, 21 species of whales and dolphins and 187 species of corals. You literally feel as if you’re living in a fish tank-and yes this fish tank has great surf!!! But it’s not cheap (and neither are salt water fish

tanks). If you dig deep in your pockets, you too can visit this island playground and surf with the dolphins!! Overall, the Maldives is a mecca to surf-enthusiasts from all over the world, as the southwest monsoon brings massive swells, especially from June to September. Sizes range from 3 to 8 feet. Over the years the Maldives has become an extremely popular surfing destination with a surfing environment that suits beginners and seasoned professionals. The average water temperature is around 84 degrees and the conditions are pretty

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consistent throughout the surfing season, which runs from mid February to November. The cleanest waves are February to May. The waves from June to August bring the biggest swells. There are several well-known surf breaks in North and South Male’ Atoll. I visited these atolls in May of 1998 and caught great surf, well before the surfing community started arriving. The resorts near these breaks are perfect for surfing aficionados, as you can get the full Maldivian experience, riding the waves to your hearts content while staying in nice resorts. However, for this trip, I chose to surf the the lesserknown, but still amazing surf breaks further away from Male’ Atoll. The southern atolls on the equator would be our destination of choice . This remote region was also the choice of Malaysian Airline Flight 737. We arrived the day the flight went missing. The local fisherman who came into port that evening told stories that they saw a low flying commercial airliner heading south over the open ocean. This is where we went on our 2014 adventure as it’s less crowded and only a handful of tourists and surfers are in this region. Also remote enough to ditch a plan and make aviation history. Instead of staying at a resort we opted to charter an 80-foot yacht outfitted with a local captain, 4 deckhands, a professional surf guide, and a chef .Not only did we have the best yacht in the region, but we literally surfed by ourselves 80% of the trip. I pinched myself to wake up dozens of times but thankfully I was not dreaming . I was once again back in the fish tank!!!

Judge Chuck Tinlin, about to sentence this wave to death

Our Group included a vast array of St. augustine and Jax Beach notable characters: The Judge: Chuck Tinlin The Pro Photographer: Addison Fitzgerald The Publisher: Randy Sellers Mr Motorcross: Jeff Hines The Fire Captain: Jack Morgan The Media Man: Greg Scobee The Rock Star Drummer: John Walker The Rock Star Manager: Jason Lowe The Mason; Rob Kerningan The Contractor: Richard Farmer This All-Star cast mixed well…. as all of us surfed and laughed our way through the two-week trip. There is nothing better than surfing with good friends, paddling out as they drop into perfection, hooting & hollering with every turn. It takes you back to your childhood surf days when nothing else mattered. Surfing keeps you young at heart, thats why we do it. It’s an addiction that only grows the more you explore and do it. The term “only a surfer knows the feeling” couldn’t be more accurate and we are living it once again. During our adventure we explored great reefs as Captain Stumpy put us on empty waves everyday. Snorkeling and surfing was our daily chore as we literally became fish ourselves. Everyday was full of excitement as we played with dolphins and literally swam with sea turtles in the line-up. The first couple of days we surfed perfect shoulder to head high peelers across a perfect shaped reef. Talk about a great warm volume 8

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up after 3 days of traveling. It couldn’t have started out any better. We then traveled the inner atoll as we motored in and out of uninhabited islands and reefs, making our way towards the southern tip of the atoll where we were treated to incredible 6-foot perfection upon our arrival. This was only day three! We ate like kings. Every day we were treated to 4 nice meals to supply energy to our surfed-out bodies. Jason, Jack, and our deck hands would catch fish to supply our protein. Everyday we would feast on family style meals consisting of local fish, vegetables , pastas,fruits and other Maldivian dishes. Over the next 10 days, we would navigate the atoll, surfing the best spots that were firing for the conditions that Mother Nature gave us that day. As each day came to an end, we would watch surreal and colorful sunsets setting the sky on fire, gathered before dinner at the bow and upper decks and as the sun disappeared below the deep blue sea. We would talk and laugh to our wits end, content and re-living our adventures in the fish tank!! When we wanted to rest our sea legs, we would visit remote, uninhabited islands, wander the beaches and the remote interiors teaming with giant bats. Yes, giant

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bats. Many of the uninhabited islands are used to grow food, so giant Fruit bats take up refuge. One particular island we went to was Paradise Lost. Local legend has it that a giant cat lives on the island and feeds only at night. It will kill anybody on the island after dark. One of the oldest Buddhist civilizations supposedly lived on the island but vanished. Today, small earth mounds and ancient graves adorn the middle of the island. Needless to say the locals abide by the legend and so did we! Locals would boat to the island at sunrise and would leave well before dark. We, however, anchored off this island for 3 days and explored her treasures. We also surfed the neighboring island across the channel. The wave was called “tiger stripes”, named after the tiger-like stripes in the reef and not the local legend. A trip would not be complete unless we had a chance to visit the lavish resorts that the Maldives are known for. We were given that opportunity and we explored one of the worlds nicest resort islands, The Ayada Resort. The Egyptian resort manager was nice enough to let us on the island. He took me on an island tour, showing every detail of

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the resort island. He also let me take photographs of this enchanting paradise. The resort was stunning and was the Eden of the maldives in my opinion. The perfect romantic spot. Beyond the swaying palms lie a magnificent beach…the magic of the Maldives. You can interact with a variety of fish and marine life in the swim reef, choose to go for diving in one of the unspoiled locations in the world, or simply relax in the private pool and terrace. Days and nights are filled with endless culinary delights as the spirit of the island takes your breath away. Everybody who worked there was from a different country and was so nice to us. Talk about luxury in paradise.. We would anchor off the island several times as we darted back and forth through the atolls. Finally, John Walker, Greg, Scobee and myself could not resist its exclusive amenities and asked if we could take a spa day with only a couple of days left in the trip. Our new Egyption friend readily agreed and let us back on the island. After a great morning surf one day, we treated ourselves to a nice lunch and a spa treatment. to help heal our worn-out and fatigued bodies.

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Two very professional masseuses from Thailand gave us incredible massages-much needed therpay to ease our aching shoulders from paddling. The night of the all-day-spa-treatment, the wind suddenly stopped. We quickly picked up anchor and headed back to the southern tip of the atoll, where we previously surfed pounding waves on our third day. Sure enough, it was going off once again. The waves were pumping at perfectly timed intervals and were easily 4 to 6 feet, with bigger sets rolling in as well. This time, we had it to ourselves for 2 days with nobody out but us, Wave after wave came through, as epic barrels and lines raced down the reef. Everyone was stoked! After two days of great surf and snorkeling adventures with sea turtles and sharks, it was now time to head back to the island airport to the far north of the atoll, and fly back to Florida. Our trip had come to an end. On our last morning we weighed anchor as smaller 2-3 ft sets rolled through an empty line up, . As we pulled away from the southern tip, a strange thing happened. Three giant pacific bottled nosed dolphins raced passed our yacht and began playing in the surf. Epic sets began to roll out of nowhere as the Pacific dolphins had the break all to themselves, just like we did for the past 2 days. The sight was simply amazing as we watched them surf and jump through the peeling waves. Cameras were snapping away as we all hooted and hollered at this once-in-a-lifetime event. It was simply breathtaking to witness these massive mammals toying with the waves. Like us, the dolphins had traveled halfway around the world to surf and swim in the majestic and magical reefs that the Maldives and the Indian Ocean have to offer. For more information on doing a trip with ADDISON FITZGERALD WORLD ADVENTURES call 904-679-2993 OCL

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Keeping Animals S.A.F.E. Saving Animals From Euthanasia

by Susan Johnson

y most estimates, about 8 million unwanted dogs and cats find their way to animal shelters every year. And every year, almost 4 million of those unwanted animals are euthanized. Are they so dangerous or unwell that their owners were unable to care for them properly? Sometimes. But more often than not, they are young, healthy, adoptable animals whose only real issue is the lack of a caring family willing to offer a good home. “I just can’t understand putting animals to sleep for no good reason,” says Robin Kantner Nordan, who started Saving Animals From Euthanasia (S.A.F.E.) about six years ago. “I had only been in St. Augustine for a few months when my 88-year-old friend Jean Morley and I began driving out to animal control facilities and coming back with dogs that were going to be put to sleep. At first, I took them all home but it wasn’t long before we had some foster homes lined up. Our fosters will keep the animals until they’re adopted - then we go back to animal control and get some more!” Robin is no stranger to pet shelters and the overwhelming number of animals that need a little loving care. She served as director of the Hollister Humane Society in Putnam County for more than 17 years. “It was time for a change” is how she explains her move to St. Augustine, “…but I just couldn’t stop thinking about all those abandoned animals.” One of the main reasons for the growing pet population is puppy mills. More and more potential pet owners with less and

less time are purchasing Fido online through what they think is a legitimate breeder. Although all breeders are in the business to make a profit, the professional breeder has standards to which they hold their kennels, their animals - and even their buyers! Not so with the puppy mills, where animals are bred “factory style” with no regard for their health or welfare. Making a profit is the only consideration. But how does a person looking for a canine or feline companion tell the difference? Almost every animal expert agrees on this one: find your new best friend at a shelter! Robin estimates that S.A.F.E. has saved almost 6500 dogs and puts special emphasis on the work of the S.A.F.E. volunteers. “We simply could not function without our volunteers. They run the thrift shop, walk and care for the animals and are generally involved in every aspect of S.A.F.E. And everyone is welcome to join in!” The S.A.F.E volunteer dog walkers come from...well, from all walks of life! Now in his 80s, Ernie shows up bright and early every single morning to walk dogs. Arianna O’Donnell is another volunteer. She lives in an apartment complex where pets are not allowed. “But I love animals, so I come over here regularly to walk the dogs.” S.A.F.E has two locations in St. Augustine: the building at 1250 Old A1A houses the incoming pets and the thrift store and is open Monday through Saturday; the facility at 6101 A1A South is open 7 days each week and is the place to go to pick out your pet. All the animals are spayed, neutered and vaccinated prior to being adopted; cats are FELV/FIV negative and dogs are tested for heartworms. There is an adoption fee to help cover expenses. S.A.F.E. is a 501©(3) organizations and donations are always gratefully accepted.! For more information call (904) 460-0556. This article is made possible because HERBIE WILES INSURANCE cares about our community, supports non-profits and wants Old City Life readers to be aware of the great resources available via local non-profit organizations.

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risty Weeks, the owner of the community involved Panache hair salon, feels that since the St. Augustine community has been so supportive to her business over the years, it is her responsibility to give back to the community by holding fundraising events throughout the year. One of those events is a fashion show hosted by the salon to benefit a local organization. This year’s event will benefit the nonprofit organization Home Again St. Johns, which coordinates area homeless services to “alleviate and adequately address homelessness” in the St. Johns County community. The “Love Your Mother Eco Fashion Show” will raise money for the organization with all ticket sales and sponsorships going directly to benefit Home Again St. Johns. “The last time we did this was five years ago and we raised $28,000,” said Weeks, who has owned the salon for 27 years. “We took a break for a couple years because it is a tremendous amount of work and now we are ready to do it again. We had been wanting to do something to help the Home Again St. Johns project. I believe

it is very beneficial because they help treat the whole being.” “Our local homeless can get physical and psychological help if needed. Also, one thing that I think is really awesome is that they get occupational training, so that they can get a job and get off the streets permanently.” What: Eco Fashion Show and fundraiser for Home Again St. Johns When: September 20th, 2015, 8 to 10p.m. Where: Volkswagen of St. Augustine, 3235 US Highway 1 South Cost: $45 (100% of ticket sales go directly to Home Again St. Johns) Please visit www.getpanache.com for more information.

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Steve Pettengill at the helm of the Thursday’s Child

A True SaltWater Cowboy The Offshore adventures of Steve Pettengill

f the definition of a cowboy is one who takes on the outdoor frontier and who gets periodically tossed and bucked around, then our Steve Pettengill certainly qualifies as a saltwater cowboy. When you think of serious offshore sailboat racing and voyages, you rightly think of the Ted Turners and the Dennis Conners, of Newport and of Annapolis. But don’t cut short our own St. Augustine and a couple of its own “blowboat boys.” There is Dr. Stanley Paris, who recently attempted to become the oldest person to solo navigate around the world…and then there is Steve Pettengill. Originally from Michigan, Pettengill grew up in a boating family and has been on the water for most of his life. With a short interruption as an owner in the the trucking business with his brother (45 employees and 7 truck terminals), he has among other things, reached the zenith of sailboat voyages with successful solo circumnavigations of the globe. Professionally, Pettengill was Hunter Marine’s Director of Offshore Testing, so when the Luhrs sailing division put a new boat on the water, Pettengill was the one to put her through her paces. When Luhrs went out of business, he went on his own, providing sailboat owners and prospective owners assistance with project management, consulting, rigging, repairs, modifications, and deliveries. As a point of note, he assisted Dr. Stanley Paris with the return of Stanley’s Kiwi Spirit from South Africa when its voyage was aborted due to mechanical and design problems. Every offshore race or journey comes with its own story, but to understand the challenges that are a part of these long voyages, both for the vessels and the individuals making the journey, the years 1989 and ’90 hold a special place in the log books of Steve Pettengill. We first have to go back to 1854. It was that year that the clipper

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ship Flying Cloud set the record for sailing from New York City to San Francisco in 89 days and 8 hours. The 14,000 mile route was around Cape Horn and through the Southern Ocean is considered by most to be the most dangerous of all seas and oceans. She held this record for 135 years. Then, in early 1989, a Luhrs 60-footer named Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Child finally broke the record by several days. Later that same year, Pettengill and George Kolensikovs left New York in a race over the same route with 4 other boats. Pettengill was aboard a 60-foot trimaran named Great American, which finished the route and set a new record in 76 days, 23 hours, 20 minutes, and 17 seconds, in spite of some mechanical problems off the coast of Mexico. The following year, the Great American was sold and the new owner, Rich Wilson, decided to race the boat on a return trip to Boston. The old record of 76 days and 6 hours for this voyage, achieved in 1853, was held by the clipper Northern Lights. On October 22nd, Wilson and Pettengill departed San Francisco with a big media blitz, which included a story by Bob Dotson on NBC Nightly News. All went well until Thanksgiving Day, November 15th at 55 degrees South latitude (the Southern Ocean), about 30 miles off Cape Horn. The Great American had a weather advisory service and they were advised that some severe weather may be heading their way. Seas built from 25 feet to over 65 feet and that day, a rogue 80-foot wave caught her abeam and rolled her upside down. While the compartments were watertight, Pettengill and Wilson were standing upright on the ceiling of their cabin in 38 degree water. The emergency signal device (AIRGOS) was at the helm and inaccessible, so they prepared for possible abandonment. Sometime during the next 3 hours, Pettengill heard another deafening rumble immediately followed by the boat being righted by another rogue wave. While on the surface this would appear to be good news, the Great American had sustained so much damage that prognosis for further sailing was poor at best. The good news was, however, that the AIRGOS system could be reached and the emergency signal transmitted. The signal was received at the receiving station in France and forwarded to the U.S. Coast Guard facility in New England. They in turn transmitted a message to a couple vessels in the general area of the accident, including the largest refrigerated container ship in the world at that time: the New Zealand Pacific (815 feet long, 62,000 tons). The huge freighter altered her course to Holland and on the night of November 16th, she arrived in the general vicinity of the distressed ship. Hampered by darkness, raging seas, and a blizzard, an immediate search was unsuccessful. The freighter Captain, Dave Watt, called the search off for the night with intentions of resuming the next morning. After being relieved from his watch duties, one of his crew members adjourned to the crew lounge for a beer and while sitting next to the window in the lounge, actually saw the strobe light from the emergency beacon on the Great American. The end of this story is even more amazing. At 3:30 am, Captain Watt brought his huge vessel alongside the drifting wreck, and while the freighter listed 60 degrees in the swells, Wilson and Pettengill were able to jump for a rope ladder thrown over the side of the freighterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hull and pulled safely volume 8

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into the engineer bay of the ship. Aboard the New Zealand Pacific, Wilson and Pettengill made their way to Holland with the crew of 32 and ultimately were reunited with their respective families. To this day, they remain friends and in communication with members of their rescuing crew. Approximately one year after this incident, a French expedition contacted Pettengill to tell him they had discovered the remains of the Great American wrecked on the shore of South Georgia Island, a remote and inhospitable island in the South Atlantic Ocean. This suggests that she actually rounded Cape Horn unmanned and made her way to her final resting location. Author’s note: As of the writing of this article, it is our understanding that Dr. Stanley Paris and his Kiwi Spirit will make another attempt to break Dodge Morgan’s record sale around the world. The 63-foot vessel is back up in Maine going through some refitting and it appears to be Dr. Paris’s intention to set sail from St. Augustine in the early part of November. We wish Dr. Paris the very best on this latest endeavor. OCL

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rom years of traveling the world, St. Augustine painter Joe Taylor shares his love of architecture, African American history and agriculture through his artwork. “Personally I like painting cityscapes, I love architecture and I like portrait painting,” Taylor said. “I’ve always loved art and I’ve always liked to draw and of course, drawing leads to painting.” Taylor, 73, has been interested in art since he was a teenager growing up in St. Augustine during the height of the art scene on Aviles Street. Later, Taylor had two galleries on Aviles Street and now operates out of the Aviles Street Gallery with several other popular local artists including photographer Hookey Hamilton and fellow painter Ray Brilli. “When you run I’ve always loved your own gallery you are working seven art and I’ve days a week and it starts cramping into always liked to your painting time,” draw and of he said. Much of course drawing Taylor’s inspiration comes from years of leads to painting. traveling the world and the years he spent in Asian countries. “I’ve been pretty much all over the world. Spent several years in Asian countries...I was a civilian with Lockheed and of course, when I was overseas, I was always painting,” he said. Painting historical depictions of the rich African American history of St. Augustine is one of his favorite subjects, especially the personalities of the Lincolnville Historic District. “I’ve painted a lot of portraits of African Americans, including two big shows on Lincolnville so far and I have some of those paintings still in my studio. I’ve got a couple portraits now...and a life-size painting I did of Roosevelt the cab driver.” According to the National Park Service, 36

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art by Ashley Bates photos by LeeAnn Kendall “the Lincolnville Historic District is St. Augustine’s most prominent historically black neighborhood and is associated with many significant events in the city’s African American history. Founded in 1866 by former slaves, the district remained relatively static until the late 19th century. “Today, Lincolnville’s architectural heritage includes the highest concentration of Victorian-era buildings in St. Augustine. Of note are D.M. Pappy’s House on Oneida street and Yallaha Plantation House on Bridge Street. The plantation house, built in 1800, is one of the oldest residences in Florida.” Taylor added, “The people are interesting; that’s it in a nutshell right there and I like the history of St. Augustine. I’ve done a lot of historical paintings of St. Augustine through the historical library, where I take the town back to 1870 to about 1900.” One of Taylor’s latest exhibits was called “Rooster Mania” and was shown during the July First Friday Art Walk. The paintings were a mixture of folk art rooster paintings and rooster portraits. Taylor has been known over the years for his rooster artwork and today is no different. “For years and years, because I’ve always had roosters out here in the country, I’ve always sold a lot of paintings of roosters, because people collect them,” he said. “One of my dear friends a couple years ago, gave me this silly rooster hat that looks sort of like the rooster on ‘Hee-Haw,’ so I put that on and did a silly self portrait over a wood pallet with that rooster hat on.” “Three of them are real fun pieces and others will be portraits of roosters but three will be hilarious. I’ve got the AllAmerican Rooster Bluegrass Band and the Rooster Trio is a combo with one of them playing a violin, one playing a grand piano and one playing a cello; of course they all have tuxedos on.” The love of painting farm animals comes from the enjoyment Taylor gets from being outdoors and “capturing firsthand natural light and shadows,” which was acknowledged when he was asked for the last nine years be a part of the Invitational Plein Air Paint Out at Epcot in Orlando.

Taylor explains on his website that the Epcot show is fun because children really enjoy watching the painters exhibit their skills and watching artists create paintings in public. Taylorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art can be found at the Aviles Street Gallery and his own studio in Elkton. . Aviles Street Gallery: 11 Aviles St. 904-823-8608. Facebook: www.facebook.com/RBrilliartpaintings

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t’s arguably the biggest building in the Nation’s Oldest City, its footprint taking up a large chunk of prime downtown real estate. It’s grand, ornate, opulent and romantic, and its hallways hearken back to a simpler, more refined era. If you sit in the courtyard of the former home of the Ponce de Leon Resort for any length of time, it’s impossible not to be trasported back in time to the days when socialites, presidents, celebrities and dignitaries once strolled the grounds of this majestic building. And then it dawns on you… …this is a college! Of course, most of the students walking the campus of Flagler College don’t quite appreciate exactly what I’m talking about here…they’re so wrapped up in their own little world of classes, parties, iPhones, iPads, Facebook, Twitter, and whatever other social media that’s currently hot these days… …or do they?

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It would seem that Flaglerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Legacy and the Historic Legacy Tours completely negate that notion. Back in 1999, the student campus organization, Enactus (formally known as Students in Free Enterprise) first saw the potential for a thriving retail business in the way of a small gift shop that sold a few historic souvenirs and offered guided tours of areas not generally opened to the public. That simple concept took off and now, with student-led tours offered year-round, an estimated 40,000 people get a glimpse beyond the magnificent gold-gilded domed atrium and peek behind the massive wooden doors that conceal what was once the ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; salon (where well-heeled significant others retired while their men smoked cigars, drank whiskey and scotch and played cards) with much of the original furniture and fixtures still in place. The portraits of Henry Flagler and his wife overlook their modern day guests as they amble through the stunning room, taking in the rich marble, the exquisitely-detailed woodwork 42

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and the gorgeous ivory and sky-blue ceiling (where the famous “Tiffany Blue” got its hue…true story). As if that weren’t enough, visitors are then led to the elegantlyappointed dining room, completely surrounded by priceless Tiffany glass windows and beautiful frescos stretching the length of the hall’s ceiling. The strains of the parties and balls once held in that stately space seem to hang in the air above-a faint and distant memory of a oncegraceful by-gone era. And it’s right here in our city. The purpose of Flagler College’s Legacy Historic Tours is for everyone, not just the students lucky enough to continue their education at this historic campus. For the first time in over 40 years, this stately edifice has been restored to its former glory. If you haven’t yet had the chance to take a time machine back to Flagler’s fabulous time, do yourself a favor and do so soon…and tell Henry that Old City Life sent you. OCL

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man who was described as “kind, generous “ and willing to pitch in when the need arose will be remembered Sept. 11, when the 17th annual A. H. “ Gus” Craig Jr. Award is presented by the Salvation Army. Otis Mason, retired St. Johns County superintendent of schools, will be honored this year at the Casa Monica Hotel, joining a distinguished group of recipients. Asked for favorite memories of Craig, who died in October 2008 at the age of 88, all felt fortunate to have known and worked with Craig. “I was fortunate to know Gus pretty well,” both professionally and socially. He was one of the finest men I’ve had the pleasure of working with and whose company I treasured,” says Jim Conzemius, recipient of the award in 2005. Bill Young, who received the honor in 2006, knew Craig for more than 50 years. “He was the epitome of a dedicated politician, community leader, successful businessman and a good friend.” Sue Hale, 2002 recipient, has fond memories of Craig, working side by side with Gus and his wife, Margie, as they prepared for the first American Cancer Society progressive dinner benefit. “Gus was right in there with Margie and me, shelling 50 pounds of fresh shrimp, washing greens for salads, pitching in to help wherever we needed him.” The yearly Gus Craig Award was founded in 1998 by the Salvation Army and presented first to the individual for whom it was named. Craig, a former representative of the Florida House and a funeral director who followed in his family’s footsteps in the family business, went on to win the award on two occasions, the second in 2004. At the 2004 dinner Craig, who served in the Florida Legislature for 18 years, was “repeatedly referred to as a loved, respected and devoted leader.” His contributions to the community included American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Salvation Army Advisory Council and the St. Augustine Rotary Club, as well as numerous other organizations. “Everything we can do is very important” Craig told that 2004 gathering. The 2000 recipient, Hamilton D. Upchurch, a longtime St. Augustine attorney, died in January 2008 at the age of 82. He served in the Florida House of Representatives for 10 years and was a former St. Augustine mayor and city commissioner. 44

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Upchurch, a native of St. Augustine, was described by friends and associates as a kind, gentle and generous man. His legacy includes the Hamilton D. Upchurch Award for Academic Excellence scholarship awarded by Flagler College.

1999 Dr. William Proctor: Proctor, Flagler College

chancellor, served in the Florida House of Representatives for eight years and has served on numerous boards ranging from Flagler Hospital and city government to the St. Augustine Rotary Club. A resident of St. Augustine for 43 years, he was “surprised by and grateful for the honor.”

2001 John Bailey Sr.: Bailey’s service to the community ranges from serving as one of a founding trustee of Flagler College, now enjoying emeritus status, to service as a board member of organizations ranging from Barnett Bank to Lightner Museum and the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, as well as the Kiwanis Club of St. Augustine, YMCA, United Way and many others. He and his wife, Peggy, have resided in St. Augustine for 60 years, and he considered it a “great honor” to receive the Craig Award. Bailey is also recipient of The Order of La Florida, the highest award given by the City of St. Augustine. 2002 Sue Hale: “Humbled and disbelieving” was the

reaction of Hale when she was named recipient of the Craig award. “I remember telling first Gus and then Bill Proctor that I did not deserve such recognition.” Hale and her husband, Pat, have resided in St. Augustine since 1974, and it was through her involvement with the Junior Service League and American Cancer Society that she became friends with Craig and his wife, Margie, and became involved in raising money for the cancer society volume 8

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Remembering 16 years 2003 Jack Wilson: Wilson, a longtime business owner

and community leader, has been a resident of St. Augustine since 1971. He retired in 1998 as owner of The Wilson Family Dealerships. Wilson was out of the area and was unable to provide further information on his honor.

2005 James Conzemius: “It was indeed a very special time for myself and family - particularly an award with Gus’s name on it,” says Conzemius. Conzemius and his wife, Chris, have resided in St. Augustine since 1969. As former president of Flagler Hospital and then executive director of Flagler Hospital Health Care Foundation, Inc., much of Conzemius’s community service involved health-related organizations. 2006 William F. “Bill” Young: As president of Barnett

Bank of St. Johns, Young served on “many boards for over 30 years.” When notified he was recipient of the Craig award, his reaction was “what an honor to be selected among so many who had done so much more than me. It was a humbling experience.” Young’s community involvement has ranged from the Elks Lodge and American Legion in St. AugustineSt. Johns County Sports Club and a member of the Flagler College President’s Council. Mr Young is a native of St. Augustine.

2007 Randal Ringhaver:

Giving back to the community is a family tradition, Randal L. Ringhaver said on receiving his honor. President of Ring Power Corporation, he was saluted as an unsung community hero for his contributions to a large number of organizations ranging from the Florida Forestry Association and Mayo Clinic to Boy Scouts of America and the Masons. He served in both the Florida National Guard and the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. Ringhaver was out of the area and unable to comment on his honor.

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2008 David Shoar: Shoar, who says he was “both thrilled

and humbled to be honored “ to join the group of Gus Craig Award recipients, was recognized for the countless hours of volunteer service through the Rotary Club of St. Augustine, his church, and community organizations. He is s also a retired officer of the Florida National Guard.

2009 Dr. Joseph Joyner: Joyner, superintendent of schools for St. Johns County and a resident of the community for 11 years, says he “honestly felt unworthy” to receive the award. “So many members of the community have served the community for so many years. It was humbling, yet an honor to be included in such a group” 2010 Dr. William Abare Jr.: “I was very pleased and

deeply honored to receive the Gus Craig Award,” says Abare, president of Flagler College since 2001. Abare and his wife, Susan, have resided in St. Augustine since 1971, and he has been involved in numerous organizations ranging from serving on hospital boards, the St. Johns Welfare Federation and Rotary to City of St. Augustine boards and his church.

2011 Mark Bailey Sr.

A son of 2001 recipient John Bailey Sr., Mark Bailey says “I did not believe I deserved the recognition but was so proud to be a part of this amazing group of community leaders, my Dad most importantly.” A resident of St. Augustine for 52 years, Bailey has been involved with many organizations ranging from the St. Johns County Welfare Federation (more })

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2012 David Drysdale: Owner of the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park, Drysdale was chosen for his honor because of his service on numerous business and civic boards. Those groups ranged from the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Attractions Association to serving on boards of banking and higher education institutions. When he was honored he praised the Salvation Army for helping people for 100 years. Drysdale was out of the area and unable to comment on his honor. 2013 Christine Chapman:

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2014 Otis Mason: Mason is “very honored and excited” to be receiving this year’s honor. A lifelong resident of St. Augustine and former superintendent of schools, Mason’s service to community has ranged from the welfare federation and historical groups to Flagler Hospital Trustee Board. He is a recipient of the DeAviles Award, an honor bestowed by the City of St. Augustine. OCL

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t all began when A.J. and Gail McGuinness found their dream home, which, at the time, was definitely a diamond in the rough. Dated cedar planks covered the exterior, hiding the hidden gem beneath, but they could see its real beauty shining through. In order to bring the property to its true luster, a complete remodel was necessary and the man for that was, without a doubt, architect and contractor/friend Howard Davis. After all the heavy lifting was done and the remodel complete, Valerie Lee, Head Designer of Anastasia Design Group, was called in to bring Gail’s vision into reality. Together they selected rich fabrics and bold textures in dramatic golds and black. The wall coverings, floors, counters, and décor-all

carry this bold theme throughout the dwelling. As fabulous as the interior is, it’s only half the story. The dining room opens to the pool and lanai and makes for exquisite entertaining. The Intracoastal waterfront property also boasts an ultra long dock and A.J. can often be found at the end of this walkway in the attached boathouse when he’s not working or playing golf. Sadly, architect Davis passed away shortly after the home remodel was completed. While they miss their friend, the McGuinesses are happy tht he was able to see the home’s potential brought out in such a splendid fashion. It is a true tribute to their dear departed friend and a living testament to his place in their hearts. volume 8

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f you’re ready to gourmet-up your next tailgate party, here’s a dish that will bring you a “W” no matter what happens on the playing field. The slaw, relish, and chimichurri can be made in advance; then, grill tuna and fill tacos just before serving. Cook the tuna only to mark each side, leaving a thick, pink, warm center and cut against the grain in half-inch slices. If overcooked, the tuna becomes dry and does not absorb the other flavors well. The tuna used in this dish is Yellowfin tuna, a variety commonly used in sashimi, the variety of sushi wherein raw fish is served sliced without rice. Yellowfin is the youngest variety of the tuna family, aging only 6-7 years on average but growing up to 7 feet and weighing up to 750 pounds. There most common varieties of tuna commercially fished are Albacore, Bigeye, Bluefin, Yellowfin, and Skipjack. Bluefin, Yellowfin, and Bigeye are used in sashimi and sushi, while Albacore and Skipjack are canned and bagged. Yellowfin being the youngest variety, Albecore, Bigeye, and Skipjack ages range between 8-12 years, while Bluefin tuna can live to be 40 years old! Not only is Bluefin the oldest, but also the biggest, growing up to 1500 pounds and between 6-10 feet. Bluefin is the most prized tuna for sushi. Recently a single fish, weighing 489 lbs. sold for 1.8 million dollars in Japan, where 80% of the world’s Bluefin tuna is consumed. Here in the United States, our interest in sushi began in the 1950’s and has blown up in recent years, causing the regulations on fishing to increase, and unfortunately, creating 52

a market of piracy. There are prolific conservatory efforts being made worldwide to protect this king fish of the oceans. Tuna are massive fish at the head of the aquatic food chain; and, like salmon, swim great distances before returning to their birthplace, in their lifetime. Some varieties are born in the Gulf of Mexico, cross the Atlantic Ocean to feed on European coasts, and then return to the Gulf of Mexico to breed. Their torpedoshaped, muscular bodies and streamlined fins and scales make them extremely agile and fast, swimming up to 43 miles per hour! This dish is an example of fusion cuisine, where international elements of culinary traditions are combined on one plate. Mexico brings us the taco. Slaw is a southern-American salad; but, the fresh ginger, sesame seeds, sesame oil, lime, and rice wine vinegar lends it Asian flavors. Relish is common to Indian, English, and American cuisine, and the Chimichurri adds an Argentine flare. Fusion cuisine works well when there are common and compatible flavors. It’s a bit like having one baseline and drum beat while the guitars and vocals run around with the melody. Asian and Latin cuisines use cilantro, lime, garlic, and hot peppers in abundance and there is a pronounced profile of spicy and fresh, so they pair well together. The lean protein tuna provides makes it a sensible and delicious choice in meal planning; however, steak, chicken, pork or fish substitute well in this dish. volume 8

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8 - 6” flour tortillas (or corn tortilla for gluten-free option) 2 large tuna steaks ½ c. chimichurri sauce 1. Brush tuna with (unpureed) chimichurri sauce. 2. Grill tuna, medium rare to medium. 3. Cut ½“ slices of tuna, against grain. 4. Heat tortillas, 30 seconds on grill (optional). 5. Fill tortillas with sliced tuna. 6. Cover with slaw and grilled corn salsa, drizzle pureed chimichurri sauce, serve.

Chimichurri Sauce

¼ c. rice wine vinegar ½ tsp. kosher salt 1 garlic clove, minced 1 Tbsp. chopped shallot ½ jalapeño pepper, brunoised (finely diced) ¼ c. parsley, minced ¼ c. cilantro, minced 1 tbsp. fresh oregano, minced 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil 1. Combine vinegar, salt, garlic, shallot, and chili, reserve. 2. Add cilantro, parsley, and oregano. 3. Whisk in oil. 4. Puree half of the sauce to serve on top of tacos and use unpureed half to brush over tuna before grilling.

Grilled Corn Salsa

2 ears fresh corn, husked 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (to brush ears of corn) ¼ red bell pepper, diced ¼ orange bell pepper, diced ½ jalapeño pepper, diced 1 green onion, thinly sliced 3 Tbsp. minced red onion 2 Tbsp. minced cilantro 1 tsp. kosher salt ¼ tsp. white pepper Fresh ground pepper to taste ½ tsp. sugar juice of 1 lime 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1. Brush corn with first measure of olive oil and grill each side until charred. 2. Cool grilled corn and cut kernels off of cob. 3. Combine all ingredients and chill at least 30 minutes before serving.

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2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar 1 & ½ Tbsp. sugar 2 tsp. kosher salt ¼ tsp. white pepper 1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger juice of 1 lime ¼ head green cabbage, shredded ¼ head red cabbage, shredded 1 carrot, peeled and shredded 2 Tbsp. sesame oil 1 Tbsp. black sesame seeds 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds 3 Tbsp. minced cilantro 2 scallion, sliced thinly 1. Combine all ingredients and chill at least 30 minutes before serving.

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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.

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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 11a.m.-4:30p.m., Dinner from 4:30p.m. to 9:30p.m., 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. 56

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n Conrad’s Steakhouse

4010 US1 South Saint Augustine, Florida (904)794-9440 • conradssteakhouse.com Conrad Martin, from Spain, was recently voted one of the best chefs in America. Conrad’s Steak House is known for its outstanding service and generous portions, along with keeping a Spanish flair in Conrad’s cooking. Conrad’s paella and codfish in green sauce are delicious. The restaurant also offers chicken, seafood, pastas and salads. Conrad is in the kitchen, Mary, his wife, controls the front of the house. This “gem” of restaurant is a “Feast of quality and taste” with great food and hospitality. Lunch every weekday 11:30a.m.-2p.m. • Dinner every night, 5pm-9pm Closed Tuesdays.

n 386 A Fusion of Fine eating

5949 N. Oceanshore Blvd, Palm Coast, FL, 32137 (386)246-0070 threeeightsix.com Nestled among the majestic oak trees in “The Hammock” alongside scenic A1A, lies 386, A Fusion of Fine Eating. Residing in a building reminiscent of “Old Florida”, 386 embodies the local spirit while invoking a worldly feel with cuisine. The menu boasts a fusion of American favorites from East to West, local fresh seafood in Southern favorites like shrimp-n-grits, aged steaks as one would find in the West, and scallops recalling time spent on the North Eastern shore. The menu is complimented by a wide selection of wines from around the globe and a generous selection of beers on tap. 386 is the realization of a dream for a husband and wife team who are committed to serving the freshest of ingredients and living by the motto “do the right thing” for our patrons. Experience Palm Coast’s very own culinary escape

n Blackfly The Restaurant

108 Anastasia Blvd. • Anastasia Island (904) 201·6300 www.blackflytherestaurant.com If you’re looking for a seafood restaurant in St. Augustine, Blackfly is one of St. Augustine’s newest and most unique seafood restaurants. Having opened in June of 2012, Blackfly has won favors with the local community and tourist alike. We’re known for our daily fresh fish specials, brick oven pizza plus steak, chicken, chops and pasta. The well-stocked bar is a great place to relax with friends. The dining room features the art of partner Vaughn Cochran and a 1,000 bottle temperature controlled wine room. The Shores Room with its own private bar can accommodate parties of up to 40. Open for dinner Tuesday to Sunday. .

n Hurricane Patty’s

69 Lewis Blvd. • Off U.S. I at Oyster Creek Marina (904) 827-1822 • www.HurricanePattys.net Only minutes from downtown off of U.S. Highway l, Hurricane Patty’s serves lunch and dinner daily overlooking the water. Enjoy nightly themed specials throughout the week, featuring drink and dinner specials and live entertainment featuring a wide variety of seafood, steaks, pork chops, chicken, pasta, awardwinning chowder, and, for lunch, sandwiches, salads, and burgers. Full bar and Happy Hour daily 3-7 p.m. Housed in one of St. Augustine’s oldest structures-a renovated 1800s fish dock and warehouse, Hurricane Patty’s feature views of the surrounding marshes, marina, and St. Augustine skyline.

n Fratelli’s n Captain’s BBQ

5862 N. Oceanshore Blvd.Palm Coast, FL 32137 (386)597-2888 Offers some of the best TRUE SOUTHERN BBQ, we only use the best quality meats and ingredients. Our meats and side dishes are slow cooked in our special wood burning smoker. Although smoking is a very slow, time consuming process it is worth every second. The result is moist, juicy meats, infused with a delicious smoked wood flavor. Come try Captain Chris’s almost famous Ribs, Chicken, Pulled Pork, Turkey Breast and Brisket which are available daily with exciting additions of daily specials. All of our side dishes are homemade, Macaroni Salad, Sweet Corn Bread, Baked Beans and Cole Slaw. on beautiful and scenic A1A at Bing’s Landing in the Hammock of Palm Coast. Captains BBQ is also accessible by water (29.615°N 81.205°W) just south of channel marker red “108” captainsbbqbaittackle.com

n DOLCE Café

210 St. George St. St. Augustine, FL, 32084 Trying to accommodate everybody’s needs, DOLCE Café has something to offer for everybody, the locals and tourists, big and small and everybody who is up for something delicious. GLUTEN FREE Crepes, Gourmet organic coffee, french pastries, desserts, gourmet ice cream, real fruit smoothies, milkshakes, fresh deli sandwiches and many more. When in the St. Augustine area, come visit our landmark and café. Sip the atmosphere of old world continental coffees and savor the smell of our freshly baked crepes. Open 8a.m. - 8p.m.

n Donovan’s Irish Pub

7440 US-1 North * Saint Augustine (904)829-0000 DonovansIrishPub.com “If you walk in as a stranger, you will leave as a friend.” Stop in for an Irish feast of genuine Irish recipes, award-winning desserts, lunch and dinner menus, signature dishes, weekly specials, a vast selection of wines and beer and much more. Customers enjoy our surrounding TVS or hanging out in the adjoining Danny’s place for a game of pool or darts. Conveniently located near the World Golf Village, on US 1. We’re open 7 days a week from 11a.m. to 11 p.m.

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415 Anastasia Blvd. St. Augustine, FL 32080 904-819-1760 We are proud to offer Saint Augustine our fresh from the source, and made to order cuisine. We feature traditional Italian comfort foods, along with lighter, and healthier dishes. Here at Fratelli’s, we use the finest imported products, local sustainable meats, seafood, and vegetables.It’s our commitment and responsibility to provide fresh and authentic Italian food. We lay the foundation for a romantic Italian dining experience. Who are you treating tonight?.

n Jaybird’s Restaurant and Pizzeria

2600 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd St. Augustine, Fl. 32084 904-429-7153 jaybirdsrestaurant.com Serving great American food, fresh and homemade, for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Open 7 days a week, 7am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday night till 10 pm with live music. We have spacious comfortable dining rooms with a full bar and large, pet friendly patio. Come join us for some of our house specialties like Crunchy FrenchToast, our Breakfast Burrito, famous Burgers, Cubans or Cobb Salad. After 2pm our fresh hand tossed Pizza, Calzones, Wings and other specialties are sure to please.

n Gypsy Cab Co. • The Corner Bar & Comedy Club

828 & 830 Anastasia Blvd, St. Augustine, FL (904) 824-8244 www.gypsycab.com Serving award winning “Urban Cuisine” for over 31 years. Gypsy is famous for it’s eclectic mix of seafood, steaks, poultry, pork, vegetarian items, and pasta influenced by international cooking styles. Dinner daily from 4 -10 p.m.; lunch Mon.Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Weekend Brunch Menu served Sat. (11-4) and Sun. (10:30-4). Full bar. Next door, The Corner Bar features sports on multiple big screen TVs, great food, and Comedy Club on Fri. and Sat. nights.

n South Beach Grill

n Mellow Mushroom St. Augustine

410 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32080 904-826-4040 mellowmushroom.com/store/saint-augustine Mellow is a state of mind, a culture, a way of being. We aim to provide delicious food in a fun and creative atmosphere. Our menu includes quality Stone Baked Pizza, Calzones, Hoagies, Salads, Vegan & Gluten-Free options. We have 48 craft beers on tap, full bar, Happy Hour specials, Tuesday Trivia Night and Wednesday Kids Night. Celebrating our 40th Anniversary.

Keeping it mellow since 1974

BEERS ON TAP

Pizza Calzones Hoagies salads MunCHies Bar CoMe Mellow out witH us, st. augustine

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The Sandwich Generation: Juggling Family Responsibilities

finance

by Alan Bratic, CFP® Financial Advisor

t a time when your career is reaching a peak and you are looking ahead to your own retirement, you may find yourself in the position of having to help your children with college expenses while at the same time looking after the needs of your aging parents. Squeezed in the middle, you’ve joined the ranks of the “sandwich generation.” What challenges will you face? • Your parents may need assistance as they become older. Higher living standards mean an increased life expectancy, and you may need to help your parents prepare adequately for the future. • If your family is small and widely dispersed, you may end up as the primary caregiver for your parents. • If you’ve delayed having children so that you could focus on your career first, your children may be starting college at the same time as your parents become dependent on you for support. • You may be facing the challenges of “boomerang children” who have returned home after a divorce or a job loss. • Like many individuals, you may be incurring debt at an unprecedented rate, facing pension shortfalls, and wondering about the future of Social Security. What can you do to prepare for the future? Holding down a job and raising a family in today’s world is hard enough without having to worry about keeping the threeheaded monster of college, retirement, and concerns about elderly parents at bay. But if you take some time now to determine your goals and work on a flexible plan, you’ll save much stress--and expense--in years to come. Planning ahead gives you the chance to take the wishes of the entire family into account and to reduce future disagreements with your siblings over the care of your parents. Here are some ways you can prepare now for the issues you may face in the future: • Start saving for the soaring cost of college as soon as possible. • Work hard to control your debt. Installment debts (car payments, credit cards, personal loans, college loans, etc.) should account for no more than 20 percent of your take-home pay. • Review your financial goals regularly, and make any changes to your financial plan that are necessary to accommodate an unexpected event, such as a career change or the illness of a parent. • Invest in your own future by putting as much as you can into a retirement plan, where your savings (which may be matched by your employer) grow tax deferred until you retire. • Encourage realistic expectations among your children; their desire to attend an expensive college will add to your stress if you can’t afford it. • Talk to your parents about the provisions they’ve made for the future. Do they have long-term care insurance? Adequate retirement income? Learn the whereabouts of all their documents and get a list of the professionals and friends they rely on for advice and support. Much depends on whether a parent is living with you or out of town. If your parent lives a distance away, you have the responsibility of monitoring his or her welfare from afar. Daily phone calls can be time consuming, and having to rely on your parent’s support network may be frustrating. Travel to your

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parent’s home may be expensive, and you may worry about being away from family. To reduce your stress, try to involve your siblings (if you have any) in looking after Mom or Dad. If your parent’s needs are great enough, you may also want to consider hiring a professional geriatric care manager who can help oversee your parent’s care and direct you to the community resources your parent needs. Eventually, though, you may decide that your parent needs to move in with you. If this happens, keep the following points in mind: • Share all your expectations in advance; a parent will want to feel part of your household and may be happy to take on some responsibilities. • Bear in mind that your parent needs a separate room and phone for space and privacy. • Contact local, civic, and religious organizations to find out about programs that will involve your parent in the community. • Be sympathetic and supportive of your children--they’re trying to adjust, too. Tell them honestly about the pros and cons of having a grandparent in the house. Ask them to take responsibility for certain chores, but don’t require them to be the caregivers. Your children may be feeling the effects of your situation more than you think, especially if they are teenagers. At a time when they are most in need of your patience and attention, you may be preoccupied with your parents and how to look after them. Here are some things to keep in mind as you try to balance your family’s needs: • Explain fully what changes may come about as you begin caring for your parent. Usually, children only need their questions and concerns to be addressed before making the adjustment. • Discuss college plans with your children. They may have to settle for less than they wanted, or at least take a job to help meet costs. • Avoid dipping into your retirement savings to pay for college. Your children can repay loans with their future salaries; your pension will be the only income you have. • If you have boomerang children at home, make sure all your expectations have been shared with them, too. Don’t be afraid to discuss a target date for their departure. • Don’t neglect your own family when taking care of a parent. Even though your parent may have more pressing needs, your first duty is to your children who depend on you for everything. Most importantly, take care of yourself. Get enough rest and relaxation every evening, and stay involved with your friends and interests. Finally, keep lines of communication open with your spouse, parents, children, and siblings. This may be especially important for the smooth running of your multi-generation family, resulting in a workable and healthy home environment. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investment(s) may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisors LLC, member FINRA/ SIPC. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. 61

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POSITIVE THINKING! by Veronique Jarra

t’s “back to school” time, and somehow life seems to become even more hectic. In these busy times more than ever, it is important to remember the power of positive thinking as it has a crucial impact on our lives. We can easily forget to take the time or make the effort to focus on that direction. I have actually only met a few people in my life who do it systematically without blinking. Positive thinking for most of us requires a conscious effort from time to time, so here are a few simple tips. You will be amazed at how it can change your life and help you keep your sanity! THINKING POSITIVE IS A MAGNET It is very powerful and works like a magnet. It sends your energy in the right direction, thus attracting good things to you in return. It also lowers your stress level and negative feelings, and keeps you calmer and happier. CONSCIOUSLY STOP NEGATIVE THOUGHTS Make a conscious effort to stop your thoughts when they start the negative spiral. Ignore them and gently switch to positive thoughts, like writing a “thank you” note to the Universe… BE THANKFUL EVERYDAY Don’t take anything for granted. Don’t complain about what you don’t have; instead focus on being thankful and appreciative for what you have. Even in the worst days, there is always something to be thankful for. So stop, take a couple of minutes and make a mental list of what you are thankful for. Start and end your day with doing so, and you will have a happier day and a better night of sleep! DO NOT TAKE THINGS PERSONAL Understand that everyone else has problems, issues, stress, moods and bad days. Someone not calling you back or responding to you, unpleasant words, and rude attitudes: they are usually not targeted at you but simply a reflection of their situation. So let it go! I’M SORRY AND I LOVE YOU Don’t ever hesitate to say “I’m sorry” or “I love you”. These words work like magic! They immediately stop negative energy and feelings and will make you feel better… SMILE! Watch funny shows, listen to happy music, read jokes and admire! We are lucky enough to live in an area of historical and natural beauty, so take the time to stop, admire and smile!

TIP OF THE MONTH: Our thought process works in amazing ways! Here is a fun little exercise that you can do with friends. Sit together in a room, and ask your friends to pick one color, let’s say brown. Ask them to focus on everything in the room that is brown, every object, every piece of furniture, count them and remember them. Then ask them to close their eyes, and to tell you about all the brown pieces they noticed. They will list all of them. Next, ask them to tell you what was red in the room. Most likely, they will not know. Because they chose to focus on the color brown, they didn’t see the color red. So picture now that brown is negative and red is positive… As you see, if you focus on one thing, that’s all you’re going to see! volume 8

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A word with

Gabriel Pellicer

Assistant General Manager Cultural Arts Division by Ryan Murphy photo by Justin Itnyre

aving spent the better part of a decade working for St. Johns County, and the last six years working for the Cultural Events Division, Gabriel Pellicer, better known as “Gabe”, has quite a lot of time, sweat, and love invested in the community in which he was born and raised. It is safe to say that not only every Amphitheatre event, but most of the major festivals and events around town have had Gabe working relentlessly in some capacity behind the scenes to ensure a successful and quality event. Because he has such history and love for the community, Gabe is the perfect person to ask how he sees the future of St. Augustine shaping up, and, more importantly, where he sees his role in all of it. Ryan Murphy (General Manager, Cultural Events DivisionSt. Johns County)-What are some significant things that you have seen change in St. Augustine while growing up here? Gabe Pellicier-St. Augustine has progressed well over the years. It amazes me that this old sleepy town I grew up in is now home to some of the best school systems, beaches, art & culture, and destination locations around. I feel that is a good indication that we are doing something right. RM-Your name carried some pretty significant history with it in this town. How would you (briefly) describe your family history in St. Augustine? GP-Yeah, we have been around here for a while. The Pellicer family along with other Menorcan families lived in St. Augustine since the 1700s. They were a part of a colony of Menorcans that migrated here from New Smyrna after being treated unfairly as indentured servants. St. Augustine welcomed us and we have been here ever since.

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RM-Are there things that you miss? GP-In the Menorcan handbook, us Menorcans are given when we are born, it states clearly “When one asks you if there are things you miss in St. Augustine you always say Mullet Fishing at night while driving down the Anastasia State Park Beach for as long as you want without anyone bothering you.” Well, the Menorcan handbook is a bit of a stretch but I do miss Mullet Fishing with Daddy Jonny on the beach. It was a once a week occasion for me as a kid and it’s something I will always remember. RM- Are there things that make you hopeful about the direction of community? GP-Absolutely and I think a lot of people are very excited about the direction we are moving in. In the last couple of years, our town added an authentic pirate museum, full operating distillery, restaurants that offer only locally grown options, and a live entertainment music venue. (It’s) moving away from the typical t-shirt shops you see at gas stations off of the interstate and moving towards something that enhances the experience of our community. I feel that is something we should all be proud of. RM-How would you describe your role, not just your title, in the overall operation of the Cultural Events Division? GP-I got my start in event production primarily backstage and feel pretty comfortable on that side of the business but I tend to navigate towards any direction we have identified as an opportunity to grow and become better. I am quite relentless when I get my mind set on something that I feel can move us closer to our goals. Fortunately we have a team of people in our division that believe in what we are trying to accomplish and mainly want to make a difference in this town. RM-What do you see in the future for St. Augustine? GP-I see it being ranked as the best place to live period. We are going to have people lining up to move here. This town is a special place; it’s only getting better.

September Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Educator 02 Appreciation Days at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 19 San Marco Avenue facebook.com/staugustineripleys

ZZ Top & Jeff Beck Beck 07

St. Augustine Amphitheatre 6 pm staugamphitheatre.com

St. Augustine Distillary Tour

112 Riberia Street 10 am - 6pm thecivicassociation.org

Sea Your History Weekend at the Lighthouse

Sunset/Moonrise

at St. Augustine Lighthouse 8 pm staugustinelighthouse.org

First Coast Technical College 12 noon spanishwinefestival.com

Historic Weapons Demonstrations at Castillo de San Marcos 10:30 am - 3:30 pm nps.gov

St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum staugustinelighthouse.org

5th Annual SAiRA 28 Food & Wine Fest River House StAugustineRestaurants.com SAYC Oyster Roast

Lost Skills Workshop Series

St. Augustine Amphitheatre 6-8pm staugamphitheatre.com

Historic Weapons 29 Demonstrations at Castillo de San Marcos

Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College 7:30pm emmaconcerts.com

Open Mic Night with Smokin Joe at Ann O’Malleys

23 Orange Street

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

23 Orange Street

10:30 am - 3:30 pm nps.gov

Lost Skills Workshop Series

16 2nd Annual Palencia Elementary School FORE! The Kids Golf Tournament

Palencia Club PalenciaElementaryPTO.weebly.com

St Augustine, FL 7pm

442 Ocean Vista Ave staugustineyachtclub.com

EMMA Concert 05 Italian Saxophone Quartet with Piano

09 St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival Kick-Off Luncheon

St. Augustine Amphitheatre 6-8pm staugamphitheatre.com

Full Moon Sail 07 on Schooner Freedom

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City Calendar 2014 For a complete listing of area events, go to OldCityLife.com

Wednesday Music By the Sea Concert Series

Thursday

Sep 9-13 City of St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Legacy Event spanishwinefestival.com

SAYC Wednesday Night Race Series

Music By the Sea Concert Series

17th annual Gus Craig Award Dinner Casa Monica Hotel

St. Augustine Beach Pavillion 7-9pm thecivicassociation.org

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29 Old Mission Ave HistoricCoastFlavors.com

The Junior Service League presents its 2014 Cocktail Party & Poker Tournament 7 p.m. -10 p.m. Treasury on the Plaza.

Saturday

Sunset/Moonrise

Spanish Wine Festival: 12 Cava Reception and Dinner The Treasury on the Plaza 6-10:30pm spanishwinefestival.com

Endless Summer Run at Anastasia State Park

endlesssummerrun.org

Spanish Wine Festival: Grand Tasting Visitor Information Center spanishwinefestival.com

Open Mic Night at Tradewinds Lounge

The Florida Heritage 25 Book Festival & Writers Conference fhbookfest.com

St. Augustine 02 Lighthouse & Museum “An Evening with the Harns” 7pm staugustinelighthouse.org

10am-noon

Mission Nombre de Dios floridalivinghistory.org

The Addams Family 19 at The Limelight Theatre Sep 19-Oct 19 Limelight-Theatre.org

President’s Golf Classic Tournament

Pete Dye’s Valley Course at TPC Sawgrass 110 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach flagler.edu/golftournament

First Friday Art Walk 03 Historic Area, St. Augustine 5-9pm Meet The Treasure Hunters St. Augustine Pirate and Treaure Museum 6-8pm

at St. Augustine Lighthouse 8 pm staugustinelighthouse.org

The Founding of St. Augustine

vivalasvegasstaugustine.com

124 Charlotte St. 5-8pm tradewindslounge.com 904-829-9336

5pm staugustineyachtclub.com

Flavors of Florida’s Historic Coast

124 Charlotte St. 5-8pm tradewindslounge.com 904-829-9336

St. Augustine Beach Pavillion 7-9pm thecivicassociation.org

St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival

Open Mic Night at Tradewinds Lounge

Friday

EMMA Concert Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College 7:30pm emmaconcerts.com

The Downtown Bazaar

Colonial Quarter in St. Augustine 6pm thedowntownbazaar.com

Uptown Saturday Night San marco Avenue 5-9pm

5th Annual Fiesta de Aviles Aviles Street, St. Augustine 4-10pm Datil Pepper Festival and Cook-off with Home and Garden Show

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worship Abbey of Castle Otttis (Ah-tis) (Interdenominational) Prayer on Sunday Mornings Adults and Mature Children only Vilano Beach | 824.3274

Chapel of Our Lady of La Leche (Catholic) 8:30am, 5pm, Holidays 8:30am, 3pm 27 Ocean Avenue | 824.2809 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Call for Services 500 Deltona Blvd | Shores | 797.4412

Anastasia Baptist Church Sunday 9:30am Contemporary 11am Traditional 1650 A1A South | Anastasia Island | 471.2166

Christ Our Savior EV Lutheran Church Christian Formation 9am Divine Service 10:30am (deaf interpreted) 21 Milton Street | Uptown | 829.6823

Anchor Faith Church (Word of Faith) Sunday 11am, Wednesday 7:30pm 1764 Tree Blvd | St Augustine | 797.6363

Church Of Christ Sunday Bible Class 9am Sunday Worship 10am, 6pm, Wed 7pm 2900 Lewis Speedway | 824.1800

Ancient City Baptist Church Sunday School 9:30am Sunday 10:45am, 6pm Wed 6:30pm Bible Study and Prayer 27 Sevilla Street | Downtown | 829.3476

Church at Vilano (Baptist) Bible School 9:30am, Sunday 10:30am Wednesday Prayer and Bible Services 7pm 121 Meadow Ave | Vilano Beach | 827.0477

Berea Seventh Day Adventist Church Sabbath School 9:15am, Worship 11am Prayer Meeting 7:30pm 151 M L King Ave | Downtown | 824.9145

Community Bible Church Equipping Hour (classes for all ages) 9:30am Fellowship Worship Service10:30am Wed (school schedule) Word of Life Clubs, ages 4 thru High School, Bible Study 6:30pm 3150 US 1 South | St Augustine | 797.3875

Bethany Baptist Church Call for Services 5465 CR 208 | Bakersville | 824.5169 Bethel Baptist Church Call for services 222 Riberia St | Downtown | 824.5304

Corpus Christi Catholic Church Daily Mass Mon-Sat 9am • Sat Vigil Mass 4pm Sunday Mass 8:30am, 9:45am & 11:00am 6175 Datil Pepper Rd | Shores Area | 797.4842

Bible Baptist Church Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:30am & 5pm 2485 Old Moultrie Rd | 797.3999

Congregation Sons of Israel (Jewish, Conservative) Services Friday 7:30pm & Saturday 10am 161 Cordova St | Historic District | 829.9532

Bridge of Life Christian Center (Full Gospel Assembly of God) Sunday Worship 10:30am Wed 6:30pm Bible Study Lewis Point Plaza | 797.0669

Crescent Beach Baptist Church Sunday School Bible Fellowship 9:30am Worship 11am, Sunday Worship 6pm 885 SR 206 E | St Augustine | 794.7777

Cathedral-Basilica Parish (Catholic) Saturday Vigil Mass 5pm Sunday Masses 7am, 9am &11am, 5pm Daily Mass 7am Monday - Saturday 38 Cathedral PL | Historic Distict | 824.2806

Dawson Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Sunday School 9:30am, Sunday Worship 110am, Bible Study Wednesday 7pm 225 N Orange St | St. Augustine | 824.8049

Celebration Church-St Augustine 10:30am Sundays St. Augustine High School Auditorium Childcare and Youth Services are provided 3205 Varella Ave | 737.1121 | celebration.org Center for Spiritual Living Call for Services 1795 Old Moultrie Road | 825.3600

Family Worship Center (Christ Centered Worship) Sunday 10am, Thursday 7pm 2040 SR 207 | 819.9970 First Church of Christ Scientist (Christian Science and Reading Room) Sunday School and Service 10am Wednesday Service 5:30pm 2555 Old Moultrie Rd | 797.8882

First Baptist Church Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:45am Monday Word and Action Bible Study 6:45pm Wednesday Prayer Service 12 noon 89 St Francis Street | Downtown | 824.6590 First United Methodist Church Sunday 8:15am & 11am - Traditional Worship Sunday 9:30am - Contemporary 118 King Street | Downtown | 829.3459 Grace United Methodist Church Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 8:30am, 11am Junior Church during 11am Carrera St at Cordova St | Downtown | 829.8272 Good News PCA (Christian) Sunday Worship 9am & 10:30am Nursery provided for all services 1357 Wildwood Drive | 819.0064 Heritage Baptist Church Bible Fellowship 9:30am Sunday School 10am Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm Wed 7pm prayer meeting 1480 Wildwood Dr | 824.8888 Hineni Messianic Fellowship (Messianic - Jewish & Non Jewish Believers) Friday Shabbat 7:30pm Tuesday Bible Study 7:30pm 1797 Old Moultrie Road | 827.9731 Holy Cross Charismatic Orthodox Sunday 10am 110 Masters Drive | 810.0535 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of St Augustine 2940 CR 214 | 829.0504 Homeport Christian Church Sundays 9am Traditional 10:45am Contemporary Wednesday 6:30pm 5605 US 1 S | St Augustine South | 797.8921 Hurst Chapel AME Church (Methodist) Call for Services 28-1/2 Bernard St | Downtown | 824.0500 Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall South Cong.- Sunday 4pm & Thur 7:30pm North Cong. - Sunday 1pm & Wed 7:30pm East Cong. - Sunday 1pm & Thursday 7:30pm 735 Kings Estate Rd | 797.7599 Lighthouse Church of God Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:30am Sunday Evening 6pm, Wed Evening 7pm 1230 Kings Estate Road | 797.6996

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Mc Dowell Baptist Church 16 Bayview Drive | St Augustine Call for Services 829-8388 Memorial Lutheran Church of the Martyrs Sunday School Sundays Traditional 8am Contemporary 10:30am 3375 US 1 South | 797.4377 Memorial Presbyterian Church Sunday 8:30am Informal, 9:30am Church School 10:50am Pipe Organ Prelude, 11am Worship 36 Sevilla St | Historic District | 829.6451 Mill Creek Baptist Church Sunday Bible Service 10am, Sunday Worship 11am, 6:30pm, Wed 7pm 6019-A State Rd. 16 | Mill Creek | 940.3130 Miracle Center Ministries (Non-Denominational) Sunday 10:30am 1797 Old Moultrie Road | 824.9673 Moultrie Baptist Church Sunday School 9:45am Service 11am, 6pm, Wed 6:30pm 3699 US 1 S | Moultrie Creek | 797.9005 New Life Baptist Church Call for Service Times 346 Varella Avenue • Near SR 16 | 823.9537 New Saint James Missionary Baptist Church Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:30am 135 Rodriquez Street | 824.6500 Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church Saturday Vigil 4:00pm Sunday masses 8am, 10am, 12 noon Daily mass Tue 8:15am, Thurs 8:15am 5950 SR 16 | 824.8688 Pentecostal Fellowship Center Church Sunday Schoool 10:00am Worship 11am, 6pm | Youth Thursday 5:30pm 1065 Kings Estate Rd | Kings Estates | 797.6040

Saint Photios National Shrine (Greek Orthodox) Monday - Saturday, Sunday Service Friday 11am 41 St George St | St Augustine | 829.8205 San Sebastian Catholic Church Saturday Vigil Mass 4pm Sunday Masses 8am,10am, 12 noon Spanish Daily Mass 8am Tues - Friday 1112 SR 16 | 824.6625 Seventh - Day Adventist Church Sabbath School 9:30am, Worship 11am 485 Shores Boulevard | St Augustine | 824.5855 Shiloh Baptist Church Call for Services 271 West King St | Downtown | 824.3913 Saint Augustine Shores United Methodist Church Sunday School 10am, Traditional 9am Contemporary 11am 724 Shores Blvd | St Augustine Shores | 797.4416 Saint Cyprian’s Episcopal Church Sunday Holy Eucharist 10am Third Sunday 5:30pm 37 Lovett Street | 829.8828

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Tabernacle Baptist (904) Church 824-1672 Call for Services www.Cr aigFuner alHome.com 280 Duval St | Downtown | 829.2041 Temple Bet Yam (Jewish Reform) Services First and Third Friday 7:30pm 2055 Wildwood Rd | St Augustine | 819.1875 The Village Church (Interdenominational) Bible School 9:00am Services 9am & 11am, Children’s 11am Adult Bible Study 10am, Youth 5pm 4225 Pacetti Rd | World Golf Village | 940.6768 Trinity Episcopal Parish Holy Eurcharist 7:30, 9am Family Service & 11:15am Wednesday 10am Holy Eurcharist and Healing Service followed by Bible Study 215 St. George St | Historic District | 824.2876

Saint Francis In-the-Field Episcopal Church 9am, Sunday 10am 895 Palm Valley Rd | Ponte Vedra | 543.0112

Turning Point at Calvary Baptist Church Sunday School 9:40am Worship 9:40am, 11am, 6pm 3500 SR 16 • 829.9795

Saint Luke AME Church African Methodist Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship 11am 694 W Pearl St | Downtown | 824.6120

Unitarian-Universalists Fellowship of St. Augustine Sunday 10:30am 2487 A1A South | St Augustine | 471.2047

Saint Mary’s Baptist Church Call for Services 69 Washington St | Downtown | 824.1314

Wards Creek Baptist Church Sunday Services 7am, 10:45am 7pm Home Bible Studies Wednesday Youth 6pm - Service 7pm 7730 County Rd 13 N | Wards Creek | 522.0128

Saint Paul AME Church Sunday School 9:30am, Worship Services 10:45am Bible Study Wednesday 6pm 85 ML King Avenue | 829.3918

Zion Baptist Church Call for Services 94 Evergreen Ave | St Augustine | 826.1424

Pilgrim Church (United Church of Christ) Service Sunday 10am 5880 US 1 South | St Augustine | 797.5187 Radiant Family Church Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Nease High School, 10550 Ray Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081 904-325-9647 Saint Anastasia Catholic Church Saturday 4pm, Sunday 8am & 10:30am Daily Mass 9am Monday-Friday 5205 A1A South | Anastasia Island | 471.5364

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NORTH of The Plaza 1. LOVE’S ART EMPORIUM: 8 CATHEDRAL PLACE 2. TRIPP HARRISON GALLERY & studio: 22 CATHEDRAL PLACE 3. ST. AUGUSTINE PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS: 35 HYPOLITA #105 4. METALARTZ: 58 HYPOLITA STREET 5. HIGH TIDE GALLERY: 51A & B CORDOVA STREET 6. THE STARVING ARTIST: 28 CUNA STREET 7. #7 ROHDE AVENUE GALLERY: 7 ROHDE AVENUE

SOUTH of The Plaza 8. GALLERIA DEL MAR: 9 KING STREET 9. BRILLIANCE IN COLOR: 25 KING STREET 10. PLUM GALLERY: 9A AVILES STREET 11. AMIRO ART & FOUND: 9C AVILES STREET 12. GEORGIA NICK GALLERY: 11A AVILES STREET 13. JOEL BAGNAL GOLDSMITH: 11B AVILES STREET 14. AVILES STREET GALLERY: 11C AVILES STREET 15. PASTA GALLERY: 214 CHARLOTTE STREET 16. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION: 22 MARINE STREET 17. LOST ART GALLERY: 210 ST.GEORGE STREET #C-1 18. GRACE GALLERY: 47 KING STREET 19. GRAND BOHEMIAN GALLERY: 49 KING STREET 20. SPEAR HOUSE GALLERY:149 CORDOVA STREET 21. ABSOLUTE AMERICANA ART GALLERY: 77 BRIDGE STREET

Art Galleries of St. Augustine is an association of many diverse and eclectic galleries located in the city. From local artist owned businesses to exhibition halls and museums, these galleries offer collections of local, regional, national and facebook.com/artgalleriesofstagustine international artists.

EAST of Downtown 22. SIMPLE GESTURES: 4 WHITE ST. E. & ANASTASIA BLVD. 23. THE ART STUDIO OF ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH: 370-A A1A BEACH BLVD. 24. ISLAND FRAMERS AND GALLERY: 4106 A1A SOUTH

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

WEST of The Plaza 25. LIGHTNER MUSEUM: 75 KING STREET 26. CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM: 48 SEVILLA STREET 27. 130 king fine art: 130 KING STREET 28. BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY: 137A KING STREET. 29. space:eight: 228 W.KING ST.

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

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

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

SOUTH OF THE PLAZA 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.

GALLERIA DEL MAR: 9 KING STREET BRILLIANCE IN COLOR: 25 KING STREET PLUM GALLERY: 9A AVILES STREET AMIRO ART & FOUND: 9C AVILES STREET GEORGIA NICK GALLERY: 11A AVILES STREET JOEL BAGNAL GOLDSMITH: 11B AVILES STREET AVILES STREET GALLERY: 11C AVILES STREET PASTA GALLERY: 214 CHARLOTTE STREET ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION: 22 MARINE STREET . LOST ART GALLERY: 210 ST.GEORGE STREET #C-1 GRACE GALLERY: 47 KING STREET GRAND BOHEMIAN GALLERY: 49 KING STREET SPEAR HOUSE GALLERY:149 CORDOVA STREET ABSOLUTE AMERICANA ART GALLERY: 77 BRIDGE STREET

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Maritime Heritage Foundation Giving Back to the Community

story and photos by Raphael Cosme

beautiful sunny day welcomed hundreds of visitors to the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park for the annual Maritime Heritage Family Fun Day recently. This event, organized by the St. Augustine Maritime Heritage Foundation (SAMHF), offered free admission to St. Johns County residents to enjoy the largest maritime historical fair in St. Augustine. Local resident Chuck Sleeper said, “I marked my calendar for this amazing event. My grandsons took over a few wood carving tools and they hammered wood to feel the sensation of building a boat without modern machinery.” Every participant at the event, most of them children, enjoyed activities from model boat building and racing to youth sailboat rigging along with Maritime and Arquebus demonstrations, games, digging for treasures, face painting, food and 16th century gun firings by John Powell. Both adults and children were attracted to educational areas like the one set up by Dr. Sam Turner from the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum Archaeological Maritime Program. Turner, a long time maritime archaeologist at the Lighthouse, shared stories about Ponce de Leon sailing towards Florida in 1513 and had a display of some of the shipwreck artifacts from the museum. The Founding of SAMHF The foundation responsible for all this fun educational experience, began year 2010. Under the direction of George Gardner and the St. Augustine Yacht Club, a group from the St. Augustine 450th Community Corps were inspirational in bringing maritime history back to the town. Most of the board and community volunteers were motivated by the Boazio map

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of the 1586 Drake’s raid and decided to create the St. Augustine Maritime Heritage Foundation (SAMHF). Looking back in history, they found the nation’s oldest port at the Fountain of Youth site and it was then that they really began to promote St. Augustine’s maritime history. Maury Keiser, President of SAMHF, and other members are deeply involved in the building of the 16th century boat yard project. Their mission is not only to preserve history but to be historically accurate. “We follow all minimum details and materials used in early Spanish colonial time during the construction of a replica of the port house or the Astillero (boatyard house) inspired from the structures on the Boazio map of 1589. All the materials used to build the structures were acquired by volunteers going out into the field and collecting the native plants for the structures emphasized in the necessary cordage and rafter lashings. The final touch was the palm tree thatched roof similar to the Native American technique. The method of constructing walls in which vertical wooden stakes, or wattles, are woven with horizontal twigs and branches, and then daubed with clay or mud is one of the oldest methods known for making a weatherproof structure,” said Keiser. Roy Jaeger, Vice President of SAMHF said, “It is time to give back to the community what they deserve about their local history. We have three principal functions: the boat building, a replica of a 16th century ship the Chalupa, education, and the third one is the waterway connectivity. We narrowed to the point of collecting enough money to sponsor projects like a scholarship, the junior sailing program and the lighthouse summer program. We also sponsored historical events through many venues with the support of volunteers and the Fraser family. The St. Augustine Heritage Maritime Foundation has met their goals in preserving the historic waterways of St. Augustine for future generations 73

and now, as a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization, we work to inspire the community, businesses and government to participate and support maritime projects and activities,” Jaeger added. Being Part of the 450th Commemoration SAMHF intends to commemorate the 450th anniversary of the founding of St. Augustine by building two authentic replica sailing vessels: a Chalupa, and a Caravel-two symbols of the Hispanic history and heritage that continue to live in the nation’s oldest city. These vessels will serve as focal points for educational and heritage tourism activities stimulating interest and excitement in advance of the 450th commemoration period. The ships will enhance tourism, increase sales for local goods and services, stimulate local economy, and provide jobs and business opportunities. The next event of the foundation will be the Annual Maritime Festival, October 17th through 19th with a lot of activities. “We anticipate recognized speakers, competitions of boat building in one day and launching them for the race, a whole day full of entertainment at the Fountain of Youth,” said Jaeger. To learn more about SAMHF

events and to donate visit: www. staugmaritimeheritage.org or call Roy Jaeger at 904-599-3800. SAMHF is registered as a Florida tax exempt not for profit 501 (c) 3 Corporation. Thanks to the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park and Kate Poage (contributing editor). OCL 74

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Facial Rejuvenation Non Surgically by Dr. Douglas L. Johnson

s a facial cosmetic surgeon, my background training stems from surgical procedures to rejuvenate the face. In the past decade, with society driving less invasive procedures, many “non-surgical” advances have come to fruition. Some of these are not truly “non-surgical”, but are “less invasive” procedures. A new product, NeotensilTM, is truly a first-of-its-kind. Neotensil is an invisible shapewear film that dramatically reduces the appearance of under-eye bags within hours. Remember when you were a child and put glue or rubber cement on your skin and it tightened up? Well, this is a much more advanced technology that involves applying an invisible liquid film to the lower eyelid skin. The blend of polymers provides compression, smoothing and superior hydrating benefits. Within an hour, the film tightens up and truly reduces the appearance of wrinkles and bags. This technology is known as StraterisR. Neotensil is distributed by Obagi Medical Products. NeotensilTM comes in a complete kit. In a step-wise fashion, two layers of product are placed. Then, the product is shaped with a supplied instrument. After allowing to set up (within one hour), you can place make up over the product to enhance its appearance. The product can last for a better part of a day. It is removed with remover pads that are supplied. The kit has 50 applications, enough for about 7 weeks of once daily use on both eyes. NeotensilTM is hypoallergenic and fragrance-free.

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Fiesta

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story and photo by Rick McAllister

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or the 5th consecutive year, the merchants of Aviles Street, the oldest street in the United States, will showcase their businesses along with the Spanish heritage of St. Augustine at the Fiesta de Aviles to be held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 3, 4, and 5. Working in conjunction with the City of St. Augustine, the Aviles Street Merchants Association will celebrate this year in the spirit of our upcoming 450th anniversary, and this year’s event will lead the way to an expanded celebration next year. The “Fiesta” is a fun time for the entire family. First Friday Art Walk will kick things off on Friday evening, October 3. Meet the artists at their respective galleries during their extended hours and feel the special ambiance that has made Aviles Street “the” place to be in the evening. Saturday, October 4, will include a special opening ceremony

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with the Blessing of the Street, a military recognition event, and the ever popular “Running of the Bulls.” Separate races for kids and adults will pit the speed and savvy of our participants against our most famous “costumed” bull. We promise-there will be no goring. Sunday, October 5, will be “Sangria Sunday” with all the merchants competing against each other for the best sangria on the street, including non-alcoholic sangria for the kids. Judging is by the general public so bring your taste buds. Aviles Street will sparkle with live music, special art displays, authentically costumed flamenco dancers, and event t-shirts. Come on down and say “hola amigos.” See any of the merchants on Aviles Street for further information. 77

Garden Greatness: It’s not too late to plant your “Garden of Eatin’

he warm sunshine and temperatures of September in Florida bring blooms and fresh greenery to St. Augustine each year including the freshest late summer, early fall vegetables that are ready to be planted like broccoli, lettuce, carrots, Brussels sprouts and radishes. But if you haven’t planned ahead and think you missed your chance at an amazing fall garden, luckily you are wrong. With the help of Zak Furey and Garden of Eatin’, the most fruitful and healthy garden of your dreams could be just a few short weeks away. “It’s never too late,” Furey said. ““All year round is time to start a garden, in the fall it is the lettuces and leafy greens and broccoli and in the spring is squash, zucchini, peppers and tomatoes.” According to the University of Florida Extension: “If you’re planting in an area already used for spring and summer crops, be careful to remove all dead or diseased plant matter, including roots. “Make sure your garden gets at least six hours of full sun, and is close to a water supply.” But not to worry about all the technicalities, Furey has you covered. Garden of Eatin’, a small, family-run business in St. Augustine, was the brainchild of Furey, who was frustrated with the fact that children and their families were eating such

by Ashley Bates photos by Justin Itnyre poor diets and missing out on the pleasures of gardening and being outdoors. “The idea of it (Garden of Eatin’) kind of just came from doing it myself and seeing how much I loved it,” said Furey, whose gardens begin at about $285. “My wife (Kelly) wanted a garden so I built one for her and we used it so much and got so much out of it that we just started doing it around the neighborhood. It was something that we couldn’t really keep under wraps because everyone loved it. “We are starting a whole new type of service and concept. I knew if we got it out there right then people would bite on it and they would love it...what I didn’t count on was how people would be so excited about it.” Furey, a former model who has 10 years landscaping experience, spends his time sourcing the best plants and vegetables for his clients before each installation. Every installation includes hand-picked plants and handmade, custom wooden planters. “After I finish planting, everything is pretty much done and I instruct them then and there on care. Things like don’t overwater, when to harvest, how to care for and maintain the garden. If there are other questions, we are constantly being a support for our clients.” Garden of Eatin’ also customizes each garden on how clients plan to prepare their fresh fruits and vegetables. Garden

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choices like the salad bowl garden, culinary, tea, juicing, herbal, vegetable and floral cutting garden are all options for your garden. “We have different kinds of gardens depending on what people are interested in. Some people want a variety of different herbs that they can make tea with and cook with. Some people want salad gardens with lettuces and kale and arugula and some people want a juicing garden.” Of course, all of the gardens are organic but Furey says what’s more important is freshness. “Everybody wants to eat fresh or organic right now and the thing about it is, eating organic is great and it’s much better than the alternative for many reasons but not only is it important that it’s organic but that it’s fresh,” he said. “As soon as you harvest something from a plant, within 30 minutes, half of it’s nutrients are gone. Basically as soon as something is picked, it’s begins dying. The biggest key is eating fresh.” According to MotherEarthNews, in keeping with our increasing national interest in nutrition and health today, the No. 1 reason people garden today is for fresh vegetables and No. 2 is for better tasting and higher quality food, which is exactly what can get even the youngest gardeners on board. One of the most inspiring parts of organic home gardening for Furey is getting children involved in their own nutrition. Furey is beginning to visit schools to teach kids about the importance of healthy eating and knowing where their food comes from. “Kids are always so willing to garden and so interested in it, they learn so much from it too,” Furey said. “They don’t know what a pepper plant or tomato plant really looks like, so it’s very educational for them.”

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Vino Veritas

event

an evening for sharing, caring...and tasting

ave you ever noticed that it’s easier to say things with a glass of wine? Maybe you’ve been struggling with something personal, but then the mood softens and the words flow. People who speak foreign languages report being afraid to say the wrong word, but with a glass of wine, inhibitions subside, and even if the words and syntax aren’t perfect, communication is accomplished. The same phenomenon is true concerning spaces. For example, you can’t really carry on a conversation in a movie theatre or at a Nascar race or a rock concert. Conversations work best in safe spaces where the surroundings are conducive to communication. In the 1920s through the end of the twentieth century, one of the places where people met and shared ideas in St. Augustine was 24 Cathedral Place. It’s always been a gathering place; a central location where people feel comfortable. For most of that time it was a bank. Thousands of intimate, life or death conversations took place in that space. In addition to having a physical safe, the building has safe energy. It’s always been a place where money, people and ideas are secure. Now, mix a glass of wine, friends and a safe place and you have Vino Veritas (Truth in Wine). You also have a Thursday evening event in September (part of the St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival) that delivers on two promises: 1. the magical something that happens when friends share a glass of wine. 2. the “learning” (truth) that takes place when people share stories and information in a safe space. You’ll learn about Spanish wine, food and culture in an awesome environment while you support two local charities. Here’s a quiz: Pedro Menendez ships carried more barrels of: A. wine or B. fresh water? Spain has been cultivating wine grapes for: A. over 2,000 years or B. over 4,000 years? The top wine-producing country in the world is: A. Spain or B. France? The fastest growing segment of the American wine market is: A. California Wine or B. Spanish Wine? The Spanish Wine Capitol of America is: A. San Francisco or B. St. Augustine? Want to meet some Spanish wine-makers, learn the answers to these and other truths without traveling to Spain? Vino Veritas is an evening for sharing St. Augustine history, experiencing the majesty of the Old City’s newly redesigned and most beautiful space-the elegant Treasury on the Plaza (at 24 Cathedral Place)-and helping fund EPIC Behavioral Healthcare and THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP Boys and Girls Club, St. Augustine. With tapas provided by eight of the top restaurants in St. Augustine, the truth is, Vino Veritas is as good as it gets in Old City Life! Your $50 on-line registration includes an etched commemorative wine glass and a barrel of fun. The event is limited to 300 truth-seekers so last-minute tickets will be $75 (if there are any available at the door). Vino Veritas, Thursday, September 11, 2014, is the second event of this year’s St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival (a St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Legacy Event). Tickets and information at: www.spanishwinefestival.com. Don’t be left out…get your tickets today! volume 8

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Fall Gardening

he kids are back in school, autumn is fast approaching, and we can start planning our gardens around cooler weather! Even though a lot of people discover this time of year settles into a fast-paced routine, that doesn’t mean we have to skimp on our favorite pastime: getting our hands dirty! Dig into fall gardening by selecting herbs that tolerate the milder temperatures, like basil, rosemary, dill, fennel, parsley and thyme. Cabbage, carrots, collards, lettuce, kale, onions, radish, spinach and cucumbers are other fall vegetable recommendations. You should also be able to get a good crop of tomatoes and peppers before it gets too cool! Be sure to check the packaging of seeds so you can plan backwards for production, as some take longer than others to produce (my personal preference is GMO free/organic, and I recommend looking into those options). When we think of fall, we should also consider our annuals. It is a smidge early for petunias, pansies, and snapdragons, but they’ll be available soon. Mums, too—and when you see Mums, well, you know fall is here! I know some of us may be eager to rush the season because it’s been a long, hot summer, but if you hold out just a tad you’ll be sure to get the most from your money for the fall/winter annual plantings. While temperatures hover around the 90 degree mark, early annuals are sure to struggle: hold out until the temperatures taper off a bit, if possible. I like to plant my fall annuals when the time changes (November 2nd this year) because that is a significant marker: days become shorter and there’s less exposure....just a

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thought! The fall is also a good time to apply a weed-and-feed type fertilizer to St. Augustine lawns. I know from personal experience that applying this type of lawn fertilizer twice per year to my St. Augustine sod has given me tremendous relief from dollar weed and other invasive lawn weeds (make sure you get a product with no phosphorus). I’m not for fertilizing just for the heck of it, but in this case I believe there are proven results and it’s well worth the efforts towards a healthy lawn. You may want to get to know your timer for your sprinkler system as well. There are a variety of styles, and once you get the hang of it you’ll be able to adjust your timer according to the weather patterns, your particular landscape needs, and the Florida guidelines (which dictate once per week when the time changes). Kevin and I will be attending the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association convention in Orlando later in September, and we’re excited to get all of the updated information on conservation, new planting trends, and of course, the new plants of the year! I’ll be sure to give an update next issue. We also have the St. Johns County Garden Show & Datil Pepper Festival at 3125 Agriculture Center Drive, St. Augusine, FL on October 4th and 5th, which should be delicious fun! We hope to see you there! Until next time, happy gardening! (Special Thanks to Ashlee Supinger who is a fantastic author in her own right, but always does a fantastic job editing my articles as well.)

MAYORS ART EVENT

his August’s Art Walk included a local dignitary showing his artistic side, all for a worthy cause. Mayor Joe Boles, who first studied Commercial Art before turning his attention to Law, displayed a collection of his paintings which were up for sale. A well-attended opening reception was held at the Grand Bohemian Gallery with many familiar faces in attendance. Proceeds from the month-long exhibition benefitted Home Again St. Johns.

Photos by: Lura R Scarpitti

Photos Left to Right: Alan & LIza Mrtinez-Moles • Dennis & Robbie Bourque • Joe & Jane Boles, Willy Masson • Tracy Upchurch, Jane Boles • Noel Benson, Lisa Erato • Bill & Phylllis Harriss • Joe & Martha Graham • Richard & Sharon Goldman, Maya Goldman

THE ICE PLANT

lli Morris recently shared the story of “Cooling the South”, her book about the Block Ice Era from 1875 to 1975 to. That was life before refrigerators; before air-conditioned movie palaces, and cars. Morris is the great grand-daughter of the owners of the Morris Ice Company of Jackson, Mississippi.

Photos by: Bill Kenyon

Photos Left to Right: Phil MKcdaniel, Author Elli Morris, Ryan Dettra • Valerie day, Melinda Lang-Hilsenbeck • Frances Morrissey, Maddisan Morrissey, Tammy Legasse, Jody Morrissey • Bruce Talcott, John Versaggi, Richard Hilsenbeck • Terry Albright, Don Ray, Daniel Thompson • Cathi Oakes, Les Thomas, Greg Smith, Marsha Chance • Mary jane Ballou, Sandi Smith, John Mcgarvey, Tom Day • Michael McKenny, Chen & Joy Lee, Julie McKenny

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on the town Crosby stills & Nash

rosby Stills & Nash quickly sold out their second appearance at the St. Augustine Amphitheater August 10. The band opened with “Carry On” and followed with all the great hits spanning the band’s 46 year career. And the great shows just keep on coming.

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE POWER NETWORKING LUNCHEON

t. Augustine and St. Johns County Chamber members enjoyed lunch at Centro Restaurant, 17 King Street, in downtown St. Augustine. The monthly gathering of the Chamber’s Power Networking Luncheon gives members the opportunity to meet other members and share about their businesses.

Photos Left to Right: Amy Hickey, Tracey Hardin • Deborah Bulak, Elijah Hostuttler • Brianda Girgus, Sharon Ghurahoo, Gigi Allen Julie Wesling, Amy Hickey • R.H. Hunnings, Suzy Booth, Karen Hensel, Judy Denbowski • Sam Ruiz • Susan Beechler, Sandy Frey • Robin Burchfield, Aaron Kleist • Mae B. White, John Hill • Ralph Christian, Kevin Van Dyke, Julius Collins • Drew Kopp, Debbie Kopp and Keely Kopp • Geoffrey Nadler, Nancy Hallett • Carole Everitt, Loraine Casassa • Andy Norman, Bridget Van Landingham

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on the town CARIBBEAN CALYPSO NIGHT

he beautiful Lightner Museum was transformed into a casino for the 6th Annual Caribbean Calypso Night, July 26th. The yearly fundraiser for the Caring Hands Foundation was a great time and a great success. All the funds raised provide quality healthcare and charitable emergency assistance through the programs of BayView Healthcare.

Photos Left to Right: Phil Martin, Kathy Kolatac • Todd & Heather Neville, Sandra Goode • Josh & Jouana Murphy, Thomas & Betsy Eames • Barbara Marone, Barbara McLeod, Becky Sejeck, Sheryl Craig, Bill & Susan Abare • Bernard Meehan, Mark & Alicia Bailey • Joe & Jane Boles, Ann Woolfe • Grant and Jessica Mistery • Mason Addison, Troy Blevins, Chris Cronk • Marie Turnbull, David & Heather Marks, Eddie & Mary Bennett, Bruce & Trish Kreus, Julie McGuire • Lisa Atkinson, Jll Yoerger, Kathy Miller, Melissa Campanellie, Cindy Campanellie • Kim & Jennifer Hinkle, Doug & Deb Mullin • Iratxe de La Fuente, Toni Douglas, Lura Readle Scarpitti, Bruna Roddy volume 8

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contributors Joseph L. Boles, Jr. moved to Saint Augustine with his parents in 1967. He graduated from St. 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. Renee Unsworth was born in Jacksonville and was raised in Interlachen, Florida. She moved to St. Augustine in 2003 after living in Atlanta for a few years. She and her husband, Shawn, enjoy raising their three daughters in the Ancient City. Renee has a passion for the arts community and recently started the website totallystaugustine.com. She currently is the Director of Marketing and Publicity at Limelight Theatre and previously worked as the Compass editor at the St. Augustine Record.

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

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.

Kimberly Leonardi and her husband Kevin have run Leonardi’s Nursery for more than twenty years and strive to give back to the community that has supported Leonardi’s for the past 48 years. They are members of the Florida Nursery Growers Association and the Florida Native Plant Society. Please feel free to send any questions or comments to leonardisnursery@msn.com.

Veronique Jarry is the author of “Who is your Guardian Angel?”, published by Warner Books. She has been a guest and speaker at many national shows and seminars regarding Angels, guidance, self help and empowerment. She recently moved to St Augustine and is now writing a monthly column for OCL. Veronique also offers local workshops/seminars and private consultations.

Sherry Gaynor is a Certified Executive Pastry Chef (CEPC) and Certified Culinary Educator (CCE) and serves as a Chef Instructor for First Coast Technical College, assigned to teach at Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. Sherry is originally 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: from the University of West Florida. She was recently awarded Teacher of the Year 2013-14

Susan Johnson has been a resident of St. Augustine for over 30 years. She is a freelance writer whose work has been published in a variety of local and national newsmagazines. She is the recipient of the 2011 Outstanding Media Award, the 2012 Quality Senior Living Award for Media Vision and the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Constant Contact All Star Award for Exceptional Content. Susan is the proud parent of three wonderful young men (Peter, Daniel and Herschel) and her hobbies include photography, exercise and music. 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.

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.

Marcia Lane is a Graduate of University of Florida with B.S. in journalism and a Master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. She has worked in the news business for more than 30 years at papers and magazines in Florida and Georgia as both reporter and editor. Marcia has also worked in public relations for several years. Her best claim to St. Augustine ties: Marcia was born in the old Flagler Hospital and delivered by Dr. Reddin Britt. Wendy Philcox has an extensive background in public relations, marketing, and publishing. She’s the co-owner of Publishing Partners, Inc., which issues The Restaurant Times and Galleria Marketplace. A Jacksonville, Florida native and honors graduate of University of North Florida, she is one of the co-founders of the Children’s Museum and has served on its board since it’s inception in 2007.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Anne Heyman was born in Easton, Pennsylvania and has lived in St. Augustine since 1958. She graduated from Stetson University in 1962; and worked for the St. Augustine Record for 49 years, retiring in February, 2014 with the title of features editor. From 1964-66 she was the publicity director at the St. Augustine-Johns County Chamber of Commerce, serving there during the quadricentennial. Anne’s major community involvement is with The Pilot Club of St. Augustine where she is a past president and current secretary

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. volume 8

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