St johns mag september 2015

Local Business

Local People

Local Events

ST.JOHNS M AGAZIN E

CELEBRATING LIFE IN ST. JOHNS!

The Art ISSUe

Josh Phares Carol Ann Rice Rafferty Shannon Dunham Jan Miller Eberth Perez Laura O’Neil David Tiller

SEPTEMBER 2015

Enrich Your Life!

Explore our local arts community

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

Time Will Tell

by Artist Josh Phares 1

2

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

3

Are you dreaming of a New York Bagel?

We SErve Authentic New York Style Bagels Freshly Baked Using Dough Direct from Brooklyn!

BACk to School Happy Hour 8:30 to 9:30 am 10% OFF Tues -Fri

when you mention this ad valid through August 31st

105 Nature Walk Parkway, #108 ~ St. Augustine

w w w. b i te a b a g e l. co m

Fly-Drive-Rent Airport Transportation & Limo Service

BASED IN ST. JOHNS

• Professional & Friendly Drivers • Affordable Prices • 24/7 Availability

904-466-5387

www.flydriverent.com

St. Johns magazine September 2015

904-687-8538 debbie@stjohnsmag.com All rights reserved ©2015 St. Johns Magazine LLC. Printed by The Hartley Press, Jacksonvile: Published monthly and distributed by US Postal Service.

In print and on the web and distributed free of charge to consumers.

4

Special thanks to our team of local contrbutors Debbie Gaylord - Publisher & Darren Rosenbaum - Editor Freelance Writers - Jennifer Yarborough, . Teri Wesselman Freelance Photographer - Michelle Williams WWW.STJOHNSMAG.COM

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

5

Carol Ann Rice Rafferty

C

arol Ann Rice Rafferty, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1956, combines her love of

art, history and sewing. As a young girl she enjoyed spending hours listening intently to her mother and grandmothers as they shared childhood memories, sang songs they learned as children, cooked favorite family recipes together, and learned to embroider and construct garments. Her mother had a career in fashion which strongly influenced Carol's interest in design and fashion. Carol sewed and knitted her entire wardrobe during her high school years. Her passion is creating trauqil environments, sewing, cooking, and gardening as an outlet for her artistic energy. She earned her degree in Design from Buffalo State College. She remained at Buffalo State teaching in the Fiber Program as an Adjunct Instructor continuing to build the pro-

Dressing Gown to Filter Out Bad Chi

All of my coffee filters were up cycled or repurpose after serving their original purpose of filtering coffee first. As a wife / mother & homemaker I’ve always been interested in recycling, composting & keeping my input into landfills to a minimum.

Fashions are our metaphorical armor we select each day to go out & face the world.

gram, assisting with workshops and introducing new techniques into the fiber program.

Carol's art has recently been published in the

book 500 Paper Objects. Her work has been accepted into Fiberarts International 2007, Craftforms 2006 as well as numerous juried shows in Buffalo and Pittsburgh. Carol left her teaching position after two years to study in the graduate Fibers Program at Savannah College of Art and Design. She offers college level classes in fiber reactive dyes, painting, papermaking, shibori, weaving and other fiber techniques at her home studio in Clarence, NY.

My Life Unraveling at 35

6

“My art is on the bridge between fine art and craft. Thinking of ways to improve designs, experimentation to repurpose materials are my passions. Creating beauty from ashes, designing functional, aesthetically pleasing environments is imperative to me. My art is an extension of myself.”

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

7

Senior Living Tips

Travel

By Jennifer Logue, Firstlight Home Care

A

n estimated 34 million Americans were expected to travel over the Labor Day weekend. Many of them will soon be among the 46 million people who travel more than 50 miles from home for Thanksgiving. For seniors, however, traveling can present some additional challenges. Here are a few suggestions for arranging stress-free senior travel:

PLAN AHEAD:

Seniors who have trouble walking or use a wheelchair may wish to contact the airline, train station, cruise line or other mode of transportation to find out what type of assistance is available on their end. Many forms of transportation also have different rules about transporting oxygen. A few calls in advance can ensure that senior travelers receive the help they need to make their journey safely and comfortably.

TAKE A COMPANION:

Many home care companies provide companions who can assist or even accompany seniors on their vacations or other journeys. From driving seniors to the airport and assisting them to their gate to accompanying them on a weeklong cruise, companion caregivers can make senior travel that much safer and more enjoyable.

8

BE A SAVVY SCHEDULER: When possible, book a non-stop flight to avoid lengthy layovers and the need to walk long distances between gates at multiple airports. In addition, try to avoid making your journey during peak travel times.

Travel mid-day and you’ll avoid rush-hour traffic, long lines at check-in counters – and a lot of stress!

PACK WISELY: Store prescription medications in their labeled bottles in a carry-on bag along with travel documents and needed cash, ID and credit cards. Check the remainder of your luggage and you’ll save yourself the chore of hoisting bags into and out of overhead bins and dragging them through airports.

Auto I Home I Business

CHECK OUT SENIOR PERKS: Many travel

agencies and membership groups such as AARP offer discounts to seniors on hotels, transportation and more. Another bonus: Seniors age 75 and over no longer have to remove their shoes or light jackets at TSA checkpoints!

Jennifer Logue is the owner of FirstLight Home Care, a non-medical home care company serving residents of St. Johns and Duval counties. For more information, call (904) 770-3220 or visit http://www.firstlighthomecare.com

904-824-4855

coquiinsurance.com Located Behind Starbucks in Palencia 342 Paseo Reyes Drive Saint Augustine, FL 32095

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

Myrna Strain Certified International Property Specialist, TRC, AWHD, LMC

• Experienced and knowledgeable of the area • Readily available to buyers and sellers in the area • QUALITY SERVICE AND IMPECCABLE RESULTS Prices are increasing, contact Myrna to discuss your real estate needs.

List & Sell with Myrna

Consistently a Top Producer, References Available

Office : 904.436.1324 I Mobile : 904.923.6119 myrnastrain@watsonrealtycorp.com Watson St. Johns Office, Located on CR 210

www.myrnastrain.watsonrealtycorp.com

View our Calendar Online stjohnsmag.com

...The beach is beautiful but hearing every word he says is what really takes my breath away....

Your Community Resource for Better Hearing

Our Doctors have over 50 Years combined experience evaluating hearing and prescribing advanced hearing aid technology

$500 OFF

a pair of Advanced Digital Hearing Instruments expires September 30 2015

Don’t Miss Life’s Conversations GET HEARING HELP TODAY

CALL US TODAY 904.262.5550

12276 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32223

www.drfaull.com

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

9

Shannon Dunham & Josh Phares

Artists by the Sea

by Jennifer Andreu Yarbrough

Let Loose

W

e live in a beautiful area. The sandy shores of our local beaches provide sunsets that seem painted across the sky with beautiful pinks, oranges, and blues. The murky depths of the St. Johns River with its flora and fauna beckon us to

pause and look and listen and view the beauty of nature. With all of this natural beauty, it is no surprise that local artists are inspired to create!

The two artists profiled below took different paths to find themselves here in Northeast Florida, they use different

mediums to express their creativity, but they both have a passion for looking around them, capturing what they see and sharing it with others.

Josh Phares Valen Art, Painter Jax Beach Pier

J

osh Phares was born in Orange Park and moved to Jacksonville Beach at six years old, and that was when his love of the ocean, the sea, the beach began. He recalls fondly spending time at

“non-objective,” a mix of abstract and realistic that “allow your eye

the beach as a kid and how his mom bought a boogie board for him

Gogh and the Impressionists. He looks to Rick Piper, Paul Jenkins

and his brother and told them that if they learned how to stand on it

and Jackson Pollock as inspirations, even joking that he sometimes

and ride it, then they would get a real surfboard---the goal of every

refers to himself as “Jacksonville Pollock.” And one can see the style,

beach kid! Well, those days at the beach and the painting of Van

colors and subject matter of all three of those artists in Phares work.

Gogh’s, “Starry, Starry Night,” hanging on the wall at home, provided

He currently offers his work through Facebook, “Valen Artwork”

inspiration for the pieces of art that he creates today. He is an artist

and Instagram, valen_art and occasionally offers giveaways. He also

that is constantly challenging himself and experimenting with new

takes clients photos and turns them into one-of-a-kind pieces of art.

techniques, what he calls “Happy Accidents,” referring to American

Josh Phares is a creative local artist that paints interesting, unique

Painting legend, Bob Ross. His older works show “stenciled” images

works of art, reflecting the beauty of our area.

to move around the canvas,” a goal of his. His paintings of surfers and the pier and sea life painted in this style hearken back to Van-

of fish and sea turtles on realistic backgrounds, his newer ones, are

10

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

Shannon Dunham Photography, Painting, Jewelry, and Crafts

S

hannon Dunham was born and raised in Wiscon-

gold wire and turns into wearable art. Her paintings

sin and visited the seashore in Florida for the first

are inspired by the sea; her painting, “Dark to Day,” is

time in the 3rd Grade. As they say, once you get

a beautiful representation of dawn over the ocean with

the Florida sand in your shoes, you can’t shake it out.

soft muted grays and blues and white. She photographs

and it’s inevitable

a wide variety of sub-

that you will one

jects—the sea, birds,

day return. She

historic places in St.

took

over

Augustine. She looks

the years back to

for the details when

Florida with her

taking photos and en-

own daughters and

joys shooting with her

husband, making

daughters because she

more

memories

says they tend to stop

and falling more

and see things that

in love.

adults might miss. An

trips

After a

particularly

bru-

example of this is a

tal winter in Wis-

beautiful photograph

consin three years

of water droplets on

ago, her family decided to make the Sunshine State

grass that she took, the droplets glisten and gleam and

their permanent home, settling down in Durbin Creek.

seem like glass up close. All of her various styles and

In the past two years, the beaches, the nautical history

works of art are limited in production and displayed

and the old world charm of St. Augustine have provided

exclusively at Salty Restorations in Mandarin, ensuring

the inspiration for her jewelry, photographs, painting

you a unique piece created locally by an artist with a love

and crafts. Her jewelry is made from seaglass that she

and passion for our area.

finds on our beaches, wraps with silver and sometimes

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

11

COACH

S

HOW OUR LOCAL COACHES TO MOTIVATE ATHLETES

chool is back in session, Fall is just around the corner and with that comes Fall Sports at our local schools. How do coaches prepare student-athletes for action on the field and how do they motivate students to be the best they can be in the classroom and beyond? We put those questions and more to a few local High School Coaches to find out.

that will help build good character.

Participation in athletics doesn’t build character, it provides opportunities to ‘choose the difficult RIGHT over the easy WRONG.’” It is a goal to see the team be great football players, but even better young men.

Team Motto: “Semper Virtus” which means “always excellence,” and Coach Sutherland and the coaching staff encourage the team to pursue excellence in every area of their lives… all the time.

COACH DARRELL SUTHERLAND Coach Sutherland, Bartram Trail High School Football Coach, teaches Teen Leadership and English III classes. His Football Philosophy is to teach boys to be “Men built for others,” through the vehicle of team sports. He, along with his coaching staff tell the players that “it’s not about what you get, but who you become.” One way of preparing players for the game and life is by reminding them to focus on their attitude and effort because those are under their control. When asked how football can help students off the field in school, college or beyond, he states that it can, “only if they choose to make decisions

12

by Jennifer Yarbrough Photos by Michelle Williams

sport is somewhat pure and that the rewards are the satisfaction in knowing that they have prepared and performed to the best of their capability, which can help them in the classroom and beyond. Working together as a team also gives them valuable skills that can be utilized in many other areas.

Motto: “Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves.”

COACH JEFF SCHAUM

COACH PAUL NOWICKI Coach Nowicki is the Head Coach of the Boy’s Cross Country and Track and Field Teams at Bartram Trail High School. He looks to the words of Theodore Roosevelt for his coaching philosophy, “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” To prepare athletes physically and mentally for competition, he stresses the importance of the summer session. Since the sport receives little or no publicity, he states that student motivation for the

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

Coach Schaum is the Football Coach at Creekside High School. His coaching philosophy is, “Do what your players can do. Put your players in positions to be successful.” He motivates them to excellence by encouraging them and having fun. A winning season to him is one where everyone is playing their best and improving every day. He encourages the “Knights Code of Honor,” and the TOTAL Team Concept with his players, allowing for them to work together and grow with character and honor.

FREE TRIAL CLASS CALL TODAY

Gymnastics Classes are Exciting & Motivating!

OUR #1 Priority is YOUR CHILDREN

Fall Classes in Session Receive 10% off with this ad

COACH AUDREY HOLTZ Coach Holtz is the Head Volleyball Coach at Bartram Trail. When asked about her Coaching Philosophy she states that, “Before anything in the world that I would like to teach them in the game of volleyball, I’d like to teach them how to have good character; how to be leaders; how to be proactive and good citizens. I want them to be able to be organized, and stay disciplined with time. I want them to do good when no one is watching, and be able to be assertive and stand up when something isn’t right. Confidence is the root of what we do- build these girls up, so they know how to succeed. Help them through tough times and how to recover. We want to help them find their worth and establish their values. We respect them, and always strive to act in ways that will show them that we care.” She encourages players to adopt a healthy lifestyle year round, including rest, diet, health, exercise and conditioning so that they will be physically prepared for a new season. To prepare mentally, she advises to strike a balance year round between fun and sports—take the time to be a kid! Since Volleyball is a team sport, it helps students off the field, “strategizing and working cooperatively to reach a goal.” It also teaches timemanagement and discipline.

Motto: “They won’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.”

valid through September 30 2015

Great Birthday Parties ~ Open Gym ~ Day Camp Conveniently located on the corner of I-295 & San Jose Blvd

260-4866

www.starlightjax.com

FREE WEDDING IN PARADISE

SANDALS’ FREE* BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS WEDDING OFFER

Book six nights or longer at any Sandals® Luxury Included® Resort in Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, the Bahamas and Grenada.

Call your travel agent for details:

Riverside Tours & Travel 904 -568-7094 traveljacksonville@yahoo.com www.sandandsun.net

Book Online with Us & Save *Free with stays of 6 paid nights or more. Includes all room categories. All weddings subject to mandatory minister and government fees, which vary by island. All weddings that do not meet the minimum night stay requirement will be subject to a $750 processing and administrative fee, which is inclusive of minister and government fees.

All fees are subject to change at any time. Sandals® is a registered trademark. Unique Vacations, Inc., is the affiliate of the worldwide representative of Sandals Resorts.

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

13

14

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

15

View our Calendar Online stjohnsmag.com

THE ARTS CALENDAR

Festivals in North & Central Florida! www.artfaircalendar.com

October 3 Jacksonville Beach 2nd Annual The Beaches Art Fest Beaches Museum & History Park , 425 Beach Blvd.

Sponsored by the Beaches Museum and Driftwood 10 am to 5 pm 125 Artists www.beachesartfest.com October 10 & 11 Gainesville 31st Annual GFAA Art Festival at Thornebrook Thornebrook Village, 2442 NW 43rd Street, 10 am to 5 pm 140 artists and craftspeople Under the auspices of the Gainesville Fine Arts and the Thornebrook Merchants Associations. Also expect to find children’s activities, entertainment and food vendors. www.artfestivalthorne...

October 10 & 11 Winter Park Winter Park Autumn Art Festival , Central Park along beautiful Park Avenue 251 South Park Avenue 9 am to 5 pm 140 exhibitors www.facebook.com October 17 & 18 Winter Springs The 8th Annual Winter Springs Festival of the Arts Winter Springs Town Center produced by the Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the City of Winter Springs 10 am to 5 pm 125 Artists Winter Springs ARToberFEST 10am-5pm www.wsfota.org

16

November 14 & 15 Heathrow Lake Mary Heathrow Festival of Arts Oval Park, located in Heathrow off International Parkway Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm 150 Exhibitor November 28 & 29 St. Augustine St. Augustine Fall Art & Craft Festival Francis Field 11 West Castillo Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm Sunday, 10 am to 4:30 pm 150 Exhibitors Presented by the St. Augustine Art Association 2012 at Francis Field in St. Augustine Florida www.staugustineartfestival.com November 28 & 29 Port Canaveral 52nd Annual Space Coast Art Festival Cove area near Port Canaveral - new location! Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm 250 Artists www.spacecoastartfestival.com December 5 & 6 Gainesville Holiday Craft Festival Stephen C. O’Connell Center W. University Ave. & Gale Lemerand Dr..Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm 250 Exhibitors January 2 & 3 St. Augustine Old Town Art & Craft Show Francis Field, 29 West Castillo Drive 10am to 5pm 125 Exhibitors. FREE admissio www.OldTownArtShow.com

“Leonardo and me” 41” x 51” Collage and pencil/paper

True Beauty Is Forever The Art of Eberth Perez Butterfield Garage, September 2015

E

berth Perez, whose art is informed by the rich aesthetic and cultural traditions of Spain, will be the featured artist at Butterfield Garage Art Gallery during September, in celebration of the city’s 450th birthday. The exhibition will open during the First Friday Art Walk on September 4, a special all-day event from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Profoundly influenced by his Spanish ancestry, Perez is best known for his oil paintings and drawings of precisely rendered classical subject matter, often combined with elements of photorealism or the startling juxtapositions of surrealism. His work is designed to evoke thoughtful interpretation and, in his words, “a true appreciation for Good Art, Culture and Beauty.” “Art has always been more than just a good painting to me,” he explained. “It must have heart and soul, life and realism, inspiring a creative response from the spectator the gallery or in the home.” Perez is also a master portraitist, rendering his subjects in compelling graphite and pencil drawings that reveal depth of character.

As a child growing up in Cuba he would always rather be drawing than playing a game, he remembered, and so with his parents’ full support, he began art classes in Havana at the age of

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

twelve and continued his art studies in Spain when his family immigrated a few years later. Returning to Cuba, he earned a degree in fine art from the highlyrespected Academy of Drawing and Painting of San Alejandro and worked as a restorer of oil paintings at the National Museum of Fine Art in Havana. He continued his art career in Caracas, Venezuela, before moving to Florida and working as a scenic artist for Walt Disney World in Orlando. “Now I call St. Augustine home,” he said, “now I am dedicating my life to my art.”

Perez has been influenced by a number of European classical artists including not only the Spanish masters Velazquez and Murillo, but also Bosh, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Durer, Caravaggio and Rembrandt. His work has been exhibited in Havana, Caracas, Madrid and Mexico City, as well as in cities throughout Florida.

The exhibition will continue through September 29 at Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine. The gallery is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For further information, please call 904- 825-4577, visit the website at www.butterfieldgarage. com, or contact Jan Miller at janmille@ bellsouth.net Butterfield Garage Art Gallery September 4 - 29, 2015.

Art Spirit

Jan Miller and Laura O’Neal: A Collaboration Butterfield Garage, October 2015

O

scar Wilde once said, “No great artist ever sees things stallations are always fresh and imaginative. Her new paintas they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an ings feature exaggeratedly elongated shapes that provide a artist.” The exciting new exhibition interesting contrast to Miller’s rotund opening October 2 at Butterfield Garage Art gourds. O’Neal will also launch her clothGallery will showcase Jan Miller and Laura ing line, “Heart Chakra,” with two pieces O’Neal, two visionary artists whose work is inspired by last year’s “Love Your Mother” sufused with the creative energy they call ECO fashion show.

“Art Spirit.” This show is a delightfully whim Miller and O’Neal hope that this sical, colorful mix of Laura O’Neal’s original quirky and playful collection of work poetry-inspired mixed-media pieces and will inspire viewers to sense their own Jan Miller’s expressive gourd characters. creative spirits stirring. Come meet the Jan Miller’s career in the visual arts has artists during an opening reception from spanned forty years, and she is the owner 5 until 9 p.m. during the First Friday Art and founder of Butterfield Garage Art GalWalk October 2. lery. Known for her elegant still life paint The exhibition will continue through ings, she has exhibited widely and her work November 3 at Butterfield Garage Art is found in many public and private collecGallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine. tions throughout the United States.

The gallery is open daily from 11:00 a.m.

Now, with her fanciful gourd to 5:00 p.m. For further information, Jan Miller, “Umbrella characters, she says she is “just having fun!” please call 904-825-4577, www.butterMan,” mixed media, Reflecting her background in art, design and fieldgarage.com, or contact Jan gourd construction. visual display, Laura O’Neal’s exhibition in-

Celebrate 450th!

St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, is celebrating it’s 450th anniversary and you’re invited! Sept. 3 to 8, 2015, join the City of St. Augustine for Celebrate 450!, which includes a Street and Music Festival, cultural programming, cake cutting ceremony, historical reenactment and many other programs and activities. The Street and Music Festival features live entertainment by Aaron Neville, Mavis Staples, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, JJ Grey and Mofro, more than 80 local and regional acts, a giant fireworks display and more. Best of all, it’s FREE! No tickets needed!

COUNTDOWN CLOCK CEREMONY 7:45 am 10 W. Castillo Drive Visitor Information Center

Photo by Glenn Hastings for FloridaHistoricCoat.com

September 8th Events

MENÉNDEZ LANDING REENACTMENT 9:00 am 27 Ocean Ave St. Augustine, FL 32084 Mission Nombre de Dios

www.staugustine-450.com

PROCESSION TO THE CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF ST. AUGUSTINE 10:00 am 38 Cathedral Pl, St. Augustine, FL 32084 COMMEMORATIVE MASS AT THE CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF ST. AUGUSTINE 11:00 am 38 Cathedral Pl, St. Augustine, FL 32084 Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine & Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

Laura O’Neal, “Gone” 48” x 24” acrylic mix/canvas

UPCOMING SHOWS AT BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY September “ True Beauty Is Forever The Art of Eberth Perez” October “Art Spirit -Jan Miller and Laura O’Neal: A Collaboration” November Florida Artists Group December Jim Rivers, Woodwork January Southlight Gallery Special Exhibition February Carlisle Gibbs, Jewelry

17

License # MA 54394

210 Family Chiropractic Center w w w. 2 1 0 c h i ro . co m Chiropractic Care For the Whole Family EFFECTIVE RELIEF OF: Headaches • Neck, Back & Shoulder Pain • Arthritis Sciatica • Carpal Tunnel • Arm & Leg Pain Numbness • Auto Accident Injuries • Disc Problems Work & Sports Injuries • Stress Disorders Dr. Oliveira & his family.

Same Day Appointments

Call Us Today!

904-230-2717

Most Insurances Accepted

163-4 Hampton Point Drive (Located behind the Watson Realty Building on CR 210)

Free

Consultation, Exam & Complimentary 1/2 hour Massage After Your Exam ($250 Value) Please call for details!

THE PATIENT OR PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFORMED WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR FREE, DISCOUNTED OR REDUCED FEE SERVICES, EXAMINATIONS OR TREATMENTS

18

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

GroutLine Solutions Quality Service Since 2005!

& More

Carpet care Grout Cleaning & Sealing Powerwashing W W B C Caulking W e e

ill

eat

any

ompetition’s

ritten

Piano Lessons “If you understand the music you can play any song you wish”

Michael Murphy (904) 382-0244 jacksonvillepianoman.com

Back to School Specials!

2 YEAR WARRANTY

CARPET CARE steam cleaning

25¢

A SQ. FT.

• Restore permanently • Prevent discoloration • Low maintenance • FREE 1 gallon maintenance cleaner

stimate!

20% off Grout Sealing

*ON GROUT SEALING

Call for a Free Estimate Today

904-982-4294

Offer Valid WITH THIS AD St. Johns Magazine September 30 2015

www.groutlinesolutions.net

Traditional Asian Cuisinefrom China, Japan & Thailand

New Website!!!

Monday - Closed Tues-Thurs 11am-10pm Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm Sun Noon-10pm

yummybistro.com

904.808.1988

2245 County Road 210 W. Ste 117 w w w.yummyb is t ro. com

$5 Off

any purchase of $30 or more Yummy Asian Bistro

Must present coupon. Cannot be used with lunch specials. One coupon per check. Not valid with any other offer Expires September 30, 2015

FREE Appetizer

Krab Rangoon or Endamame

Yummy Asian Bistro

With purchase of $25 or more

Must present coupon. Cannot be used with lunch specials. One coupon per check.

Not valid with any other offer Expires September 30, 2015

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

19

10% OFF With This Ad Through 9/30/2015 St. Johns Magazine

$5 OFF or FREE SPRING ROLL With Any Purchase of $20 or more withthisadthru 9/30/2015 St.JohnsMagazine

Sumo Sushi Japanese Steak House

Hibachi Grill & Sushi

904-230-1999

107 Nature Walk Parkway, Suite 109 CR 210 West ~ St. Johns

www.staugustinesumo.com

171 Canal Blvd., Ponte vedra BeaCh Fl 32082 904-273-4267

Small Class Sizes Toddler Preschool VPK & Trans K Kindergarten & 1st Grade Spanish

20

Dance Music Art Computer Lab Summer Camps Before school & After school programs

accotinkacademybythesea.com

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

At North beach/Vilano A1A Just 20 minutes south of CR210

824-8008

A Great View from Every Inside Seat

* Serving Lunch & Dinner * FreSh FiSh, SeaFooD, SteakS & More

* happy hour, Live MuSic * Banquet FaciLitieS up to 90

LEGENDARY Sunday Brunch

www.thereefst august ine.com

Oceanside Patio Dining

for menus, hours, news & directions

The Ocean or The River....The Best of Both Views Come by Boat or by Car

Beautiful Views, Casual Atmosphere, & Fresh Local Seafood

612(2 blocks Euclid Ave - St. Augustine south of the castle off A1A in North Beach)

w w w . a u n t -St.kJohns a tMagazine e s . c904-687-8538 om

829-1105 Open 7 days a week - Lunch & Dinner 21

MARKLAND

Reflects the historic grand homes of St Augustine.

H

ines, the international real estate firm, revealed artistic renderings of the amenities and entrance designs for Hines’ new signature development, Markland, located in St. Augustine, FL. Markland’s amenities and landscaped entrance have been artfully designed by Basham and Lucas, the architect of the Manor House, and Prosser, Markland’s landscape architect and community planner. Prosser and Hines have carried forward the successful design partnership behind the innovative community plan and landscape designs that distinguish Palencia, another St. Johns County community created by Hines. Basham and Lucas will add the Markland Manor House to an impressive architectural portfolio including the Sweetwater Clubhouse and Eagle Landing amenity center.

The Markland Manor House, the amenity centerpiece of the community, has been designed in a classic, Greek Revival style, reflective of the historic grand homes of St Augustine. The first floor will contain an expansive, yet warm, gathering room that opens to the pool grounds and a communal card and game room. The second floor will be dedicated to residents’ health with a comprehensive array of strength and aerobic equipment, free weights and a yoga/spin studio.

The artist’s sketch of the pool and tennis grounds is representative of the view that residents will enjoy from the fitness center. In the foreground, two large cedar pergolas, three canvas cabanas, and lush landscaping are notable design features that frame the pool and paver deck. The pool is designed with a large zero-entry area as well as a deeper section for lap swimming and lounging on broad steps. Beyond the

22

pool deck, an event lawn framed by majestic date palms, tennis courts and a lakeside fire pit, will be the staging area for numerous daytime and evening events for residents that will be hosted by Hines and Markland’s builders.

Extensive formal landscaping will accent the brick and stucco finishes that will combine to form the walled entry to Markland. The wall will continue from the entrance along the full length of the Markland border with International Golf Parkway with new landscaping and existing trees to buffer traffic from the community. Once off of International Golf Parkway, guests will be greeted at the gatehouse and then meander along the curved arrival court to discover an elegant processional of crepe myrtles that lead one’s eye to the stately edifice of the Manor House.

Each of Markland’s accomplished builders will provide a staffed model home offering prospective homebuyers a range of home sizes and architectural styles to guide their home selection and design process. Several architectural themes will be thoughtfully mixed throughout the community which will provide homebuyers with a diverse, yet complementary, offering of homes. Formal lawns and landscaping will accent the classic architectural detailing of the community’s homes to create a distinct and elegant new home community. The builders will initially offer homes from the low $300,000’s to over $600,000 on spacious lots that are oversized when compared to the market norm. Model homes are expected to start later this summer and be completed in late 2015 and early 2016. In the interim, more information can be obtained by visiting and registering at the community website, www.markland.com, or calling (904) 513-5740.

Hines is a privately owned global real estate investment firm founded in 1957 with locations in 185 cities in 19 countries. Hines has $84.9 billion of assets under management, including $42.7 billion for which Hines provides fiduciary investment management services, and $42.2 billion for which Hines provides third-party propertylevel services. In 2014, Hines completed over $8 billion in transactions on behalf of its investment management clients. The firm has 104 developments currently underway around the world. Historically, Hines has developed, redeveloped or acquired more than 1,000 properties, totaling over 339 million square feet. The firm’s current property and asset management portfolio includes 511 properties, representing over 176 million square feet. With extensive experience in investments across the risk spectrum and all property types, and a pioneering commitment to sustainability, Hines is one of the largest and most-respected real estate organizations in the world. Visit www.hines.com for more information.

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

23

24

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

MERA SURFBOARDS: A story of courage, resilience & family.

by Jennifer Yarbrough

The story of St. Augustine Beach-based MERA Surfboards is one of courage, resilience and family.

Owner, David “Ben” Tiller’s love of surfing began when he was fifteen years old, but had little opportunity to actually get in the water. As the years went on, he found himself in the US Army, then back home as a husband, father and police officer. Not having the chance to hit the water, he kept up with all things “surfing” through magazines and the internet. During his time as a police officer, he also worked undercover for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. On April 28, 2011, during one of these operations, he found himself in a precarious situation, he and his fellow agents exchanged gunfire with the two criminals and Ben’s femur was shot in half.

The shooting, surgery, recuperation and post-traumatic stress counseling all pointed Ben in one direction: the ocean, surfing, and more specifically, surfboard “shaping.” Ironically, it was internet “surfing” while homebound that allowed him to learn more about the time-honored art of surfboard shaping. It was there that he bought a “Build Your Own Surfboard Kit,” and hobbled to the garage on his cane to work on it.

This time in the garage was his solace, his escape and

his chance to reflect. Thoughts of his family and the water were most important to him and he decided that he would make them a priority. He returned to work as a police officer for a time, shaping as a hobby. Eventually the desire to create boards and share that with others won out and he created MERA Surfboards, with each letter in the name standing for one of his children: Madison, Ethan, Riley and Abigail. It was the thought of his children and the water that helped him through and it is now that sense of family and surfing that he wants to share with the community.

He currently crafts boards out of his garage on St. Augustine Beach, but has plans to open a surf shop, The Shapers Sanctuary, where people can, with the help of himself and Master Shapers, create their own boards. He speaks with passion of being able to paddle out into the sea, at one with mother nature, on a board that you shaped with your own hands. If you would like more information, please visit www.merasurfboards. com, check out “MERA Surfboards” on Facebook or, if you would like to contribute to the “Shapers Sanctuary,” visit www.gofundme.com/merasurfboards.

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

25

Everything you need.....

A Message from The Vet Dr. Veling, DVM Palencia Pet Clinic

Recent History of Pet Vaccination Protocols PART ONE

F

or a practicing veterinarian, balancing pet disease protection through vaccination use with safety can be a very difficult decision. One of the most important facts about vaccinations is that whether the vaccine used is intended for dogs, cats or children, vaccines have saved millions of lives. They are a necessary medical procedure for every dog, cat and child in the world. There is no location in the world that does not have viral disease come through at some point that is life-threatening to the pet. Here in Saint Augustine, unvaccinated dogs have come down with Parvovirus, Rabies and Distemper. Unvaccinated cats commonly come down with upper respiratory viruses, Feline Distemper and Rabies.

When I was practicing in Indianapolis a 9 year old Pomeranian was brought to me with severe vomiting with bloody diarrhea. It was severely dehydrated and cold. We did a test for Parvovirus that came back positive. When confronted with the news the owners admitted they had never had the dog vaccinated. They felt that, because the dog never left their property, only going outside to relieve itself, there was no way for it to get a disease. It died later that day.

Parvo is completely preventable through vaccination.

Experts in immunology warn veterinarians that there are pets who do not respond to vaccinations that still come down with these viruses. I will tell you that I have never seen a non-responder, i.e. all the pets I have properly vaccinated have been disease-free. Vaccinations are the best investment you can make in a pet to get it to age 15.

With the above discussion completed, what is the history of vaccine use? A retrospective study of the medi-

26

Educational Toys & Materials

cal literature done in 1995 found no proof that vaccines for viral diseases of dogs and cats need to be done anNEW Northern nually to provide protection. The annual schedule was St. Johns Location based solely on the manufacturer’s recommendation and tradition. The manufacturers never showed that annual re-vaccination was needed. Bacterial vaccine 904-476-6831 protection is proven to fail at approximately a year – Bordetella and Leptospirosis. We don’t know why.

2220 CR210 West, Suite 102 Pfizer Animal Health studied how long viral protection Winn-Dixie last for the major viruses. For Feline Distemper protecShopping Center tion from a modified live virus vaccine probably lasts www.2teachstore.com life-long as long as the kitten series is completed and the vaccine is repeated 1 year later. Other manufacWarm, Compassionate, Affordable Care turers did not study their products immunity. Parvovirus protection was found to last at least 6 years. Adenovirus and Parainfluenza 904-824-1622 virus protection was found to last at least 3 years. RaExcellent, warm, bies protection has been friendly, found to last at least 3 years compassionate after being boostered after care, and a year with killed, adjuvanted vaccines for decades. life-long health Purevax Feline Rabies vacfor your pet cines for cats protect for 1 year with one product and 3 years with another that is very expensive. Because Dr. PeterVeling, DVM Rabies vaccines protect pets Owner & Veternarian and vaccinated pets help protect people the use of 159 Palencia Village Drive, Suite 101 (next to Starbucks at Palencia) Rabies vaccines is required Mon, Tues & Thurs 8am-6pm, for dogs and cats by law Wed 8am-12 Noon, Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-12Noon in all 50 states. More next month.

Now Open!!

www.palenciapetclinic.com

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

Parent & Teachers SUBMITTED” by Teri Wesselman, Owner of Brain Balance

W

orking together with your child’s teacher is one of the best ways to ensure your child is getting the most effective school support for his/her learning challenges. Make the most of parent teacher conferences with these tips to make parent-teacher communication easier and more efficient.

Communicate Early Ignoring your child’s problems is not helpful. If the teacher has not initiated contact, feel free to do so yourself. Many teachers will send home a handout noting how and when it’s best to communicate with them. Alternately, you can contact the school office.

Be in Touch Regularly Regular communication with the teacher is important. There are several ways to do this: Face-to-face meeting: Go prepared with a list of specific concerns you want to discuss.

Phone calls: Find out the most convenient time to phone the teacher. For example, don’t try to call to speak during class hours.

Written notes or emails: Keep these short and to the point. If necessary, request a meeting to discuss your concerns further.

Converse Respectfully Staging a confrontation with your child’s teacher will achieve nothing except to raise negative emotions. Instead, treat the teacher with respect and allow your child to witness this behavior. If you belittle a teacher in the presence of your child, your example will

Balance

Core Strength

CLASSES

Flexibility

to fit your lifestyle BASIC & INTERMEDIATE CLASSES Including: Reformer, Chair & Tower

more than likely make the task of teaching even more difficult!

Build a good relationship with your child’s teacher. Even if you’ve got bad memories of your childhood teachers or have had problems communicating with schools before now, leave all that baggage behind and concentrate on the future.

Collaborate with the Teacher According to Kristen L. Hodnett in her article, Why It’s Important to Partner With Your Child’s Teacher, reaching out to the teacher will help your child feel more positive about learning and help the teacher understand your child better. Collaboration and brainstorming ideas with the teacher is a more successful approach than lecturing the educator on how you think your child should be taught. Remember that although you know your child well, the teacher has had formal training in how to get concepts across to a class. Work together on the best ways to connect with your child, both at school and at home.

Keeping the parent-teacher communication ongoing and positive is key when you’re getting help for a student with special needs. Remember that you’re all working toward the same goal: to empower your child with knowledge in the best way possible.

To schedule an assessment for your child, or to learn more about how the Brain Balance Program can help your child reach their full potential, contact us at 904-800-7278.

Get Personalized Coaching from experienced Instructors! Take Private Lessons or Small Group Classes with state of the art equipment!

Check us out on Facebook and register online!

701 Market Street – STE 108 A ~ Palencia Village Square

904-826-9726

stopforpilates.com

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

27

A new boutique with all your favorites including Mud Pie, Simply Southern, Beatriz Ball and more!

2220 CR 210 West Suite 101 (Winn Dixie Plaza) 904.342.8154 www.socialgradeboutique.com Any new jewelry purchase www.facebook.com/socialgradeboutique of $500 or more w/ SJM couponExpires July 31, 2015

Now Open!!!!

We Buy Jewelry

The Best Jewelry at the Best Prices

Fine Jewelry & Diamonds 2245 CR 210 UNIT 107A, SOUTHLAKE PLAZA ST. AUGUSTINE, FL 32259

904-429-9968 Before you sell your GOLD Check our prices first!

Gold is $1300 ou.

$100 OFF

Any new jewelry purchase of $500 or more. with SJM coupon - exp September 30, 2015

28

$10 Appraisal Cert with a SJM coupon exp September 30, 2015

FREE EAR PIERCING EXP September 30, 2015

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

$1.99 WATCH BATTERY

EXP SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

29

Live Life Outdoors!

Terese Sadler Local Artist of Many Mediums

“I AM CAPTURING THE IMAGINATION, INFINITE BEAUTY AND SIGNS.”

END OF SEASON CLOSEOUTS!

I have been creating in Harmony With Nature my entire life. My

goal has been to live in deep connection to our Natural World and as time passed, it became my mission to teach appreciation and reverence for all life. My WAY is through ART. The expressions have been numerous but the message has been the same. I use my photographs and paintings to capture the essence of Nature and share my vision with the world. With my Wildlife Art, Calligraphy on Stone, "Radiant Heart Waves Art" and Creative Video Presentations :"Pro-Ventures", I have created Art to uplift, encourage, comfort and inspire others. I have spent an entire year in the wildest of places, collecting photos and videos for my new projects, 'LIVING IN HARMONY WITH NATURE and RADIANT HEART WAVES ART. Enjoy the adventure.

• Aluminum Furniture with 15 Year Warranty • Outdoor Wicker • Poly Furniture • Grills & Firepits • Retractable Awnings • Casual Indoor Furniture & Accessories • Expert Patio Furniture Repairs

904-217-3734

2630 US Hwy 1 South ~ St. Augustine Mon-Sat 10:00am-5:00pm Closed Sundays

W W W. C O A S TA L C A S U A L . N E T 30

For more information and to view the Art of Terse Sadler please visit The Circle Of Life youtu.be/9qDh6vN3bFU Radiant Heart Waves Art Sends Joy : youtu.be/JcFqjHaLeL8 / Wetlands, Marshlands and Glades youtu. be/8zFcZMz7QYA Contact: S.S. Originals harmonystonesbyterese@gmail.com Search "Living In Harmony With Nature By Terese Sadler".

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

Durbin Community Connections Grow Your Local business Meetings are held weekly

A Networking Group for Business Owners within the Greater Durbin Area

Thursdays at 8:45am, Durbin Crossing South Amenity Center 145 S Durbin Pkwy, St Johns, FL 32259

VISITORS WELCOME

www.durbincommunityconnections.org St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538

31

A place for EVERYTHING EVERYTHING in it’s place MONKEY BARS SHELVING Designed to store BIG items off the ground

FLOORING Choice of Epoxy, Polyurea or Interlocking Tiles

From $4.75/ft

Come See us at

Oct 1-4, Booth 420

4’x 8’ Ceiling Racks

Installed for $349 or $649 for two

GARAGE CABINETS

Custom Cabinets & Work Stations for Clutter Free Storage.

15% OFF orders over $3,000

Best Deal Ever

Garage Storage Solutions www.monkeybarsjax.com

32

10% OFF Total Purchase of Any MB System 16 ft or larger exp 9/30/15

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

904-887-9395 Locally Owned & Operated

St. Johns Magazine 904-687-8538 w w w.monkeybarsstorage.com