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St. Johns Magazine January 2022
Publisher & Creative Director
Debbie Gaylord debbie@stjohnsmag.com 904-687-8538
Photographer/Partner Ann Rains Ann Rains Photography
Dental Health/Partner Dr. Jason Lewis, DDS, FAGD Bartram Dental Center
Pets/Partner Dr. Deckard Pets R Family
Food Blogger/Partner Lori Allen @MywanderingFork
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About Us
St. Johns Magazine is dedicated to covering the topics readers care about - from hometown stories and community spotlighs to food, health & business. St. Johns Magazine is designed to engage readers and inspire them to enjoy the good life in Northern St. Johns!
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ith the flamingo pink façade, kitschy palm frond wallpaper, and seaside artwork, one might think they’ve transcended back to the 1950s when roadside motels were the standard accommodation offered in the Sunshine State. Today, checking into The Local - St. Augustine is anything but vintage. New owners, Leila and Adam Bedoian, purchased the 21-room property back in July and have been renovating it to feel like nostalgic Old Florida, but with the latest technology. What inspired you to open THE LOCAL? What about the name? My husband (Adam Bedoian) and I have always dreamed about opening a bed & breakfast of some sort. We grew up in the hospitality industry and I actually have a degree in Hospitality Resort Management. We also have worked for corporate hotels like Doubletree, Hampton Inns, Holiday Inns, etc. We have a lot of hotel experience! I have worked pretty much every position from Front Desk, General Manager, Revenue Manager & Sales Manager. We wanted to start investing in Airbnb's and this oppor-
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tunity came across our desk for a 20 room roadside motel and it felt like such a natural transition! It helped that I was working in Marketing at Welch Team Keller Williams and surrounded by realtors! My boss at the time, Christina Welch, immediately started helping me with the transaction and let me tell you it wasn't an easy transaction but she got us to the closing table! Shout out to Welch Team! We named it The Local - St. Augustine because we wanted the guest to feel like a local while staying with us!
We want it to be a unique experience that they wouldn't get at the bigger brands. We also want to feature local businesses only. If you go to our website, you can find our blogs where we give recommendations on all sorts of things. All local only! When did you open and how has business been? We opened in September 2021. Business has been really good the last few weeks. We started off slow because I spent so much time revamping the hotel, I got a late start on the marketing. Lesson learned there!
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What were some of the renovations you made? Honestly, the previous owners did really great renovations but the place was super drab. Mostly, we have made cosmetic changes and gave it a good cleaning. The rooms now look bright and fun with retro Florida vibes! We are also working on a mural and doing some upgrades to the pool area which will be SUPER fun! Lastly, we are still working on the hospitality suite where guests can come grab a coffee, sit and talk with friends or work on their laptops. We also made it completely digital which meant we had to change the locks out. Their stay is powered by the Virdee app. They book online, get prompted to download the Virdee app, complete the registration then on the day of arrival they get a digital key! What does a typical room look like? All the rooms are are slightly different. For a 20 room hotel, we have 8 different room types! They all have a retro feel with really pretty wallpaper and very minimal, meaning there is zero clutter! We changed out all the mattresses so they are super comfy. There is a mini fridge, microwave, cable, pump dispensers for soap, shampoo etc and each room has their own disignated internet. What are guests favorite thing about The Local? On our reviews you can see that their favorite is the location, service, cleanliness and the digital checkin process! It's close to the Bridge of Lions, The St. Augustine Ampitheater & the Beach! You can easily walk to downtown or the Ampitheater and the beach is just a 5 minute drive. What makes The Local special? Our digital experience for sure. You don't have to worry about lines at checkin or going through that whole process. You can do your registration before the day of arrival and on checkin day, you just click a button! It really can't get easier than that. Also, we really pride ourselves on thinking like our travelers. We love to travel ourselves and couple that with our extensive hotel experience, we really can create a unique guest experience!
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What you need to Know! 2021 New Tax Changes from the IRS by Doug Benefield, CPA & Tammy Long, CPA Founders, Elevated CPA elevatedcpasolutions.com
Now that January is here, it is that time to start thinking about your tax returns. As experienced certified public accountants, we know how stressful tax returns can be for you. It doesn’t have to be that way! Working with a trusted tax advisor can help alleviate your concerns. We have more than 20 years of experience helping small businesses remain tax compliant and minimize their tax liability. We know small business!
2021 Income Tax Brackets 2021 Capital Gains Tax Brackets
Rates remain unchanged from 2020, however income thresholds were adjusted for inflation.
2021 Standard Deductions
The amount that taxpayers can deduct from taxable income if they are not itemizing deductions: •$12,550 for single filers •$12,550 for married filing separately filers •$18,800 for head of household filers •$25,100 for married filing joint filers •$25,100 for surviving spouse filers
CHILD TAX CREDIT – refundable credit
Your child tax credit increased from $2,000 to $3,000 for most children ($3,600 for children 5 years old and younger). An important note: If you received advance payments starting in July, these payments will reduce your credit on the tax return.
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The IRS has implemented a few changes to your individual tax return that you will want to know about. The information below should answer questions and relieve at least some of your stress around tax filing. Most of the information below is subject to income limitations and/or phaseouts.
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Head of Household
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$9,950
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12%
Over $9,950
Over $14,200
Over $9,950
Over $19,900
22%
Over $40,525
Over $54,200
Over $40,525
Over $81,050
24%
Over $86,375
Over $86,350
Over $86,375
Over $172,750
32%
Over $164,925
Over $164,900
Over $164,925
Over $329,850
35%
Over $209,425
Over $209,400
Over $209,425
Over $418,850
37%
Over $523,600
Over $523,600
Over $314,150
Over $628,300
$16,000 for more than one.
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The "Why" Behind Your New YEar's Resolution! Everyone wrestles with setting
include eating healthier, losing
Intention-setting will help you
resolutions for the New Year. We
weight, working out more, or
determine your overarching
reflect on the past year, determine
learning a new skill and hobby.
goals and resolutions for the New
things we would like to change
To ensure successful intention-
Year. The YMCA is designed to
or improve on in the year ahead,
setting to meet your goals, it is
support every member’s goals
and declare a “resolution” or
critical to commit to the intention
and offer a gym experience that
intention for our actions moving
and make it part of your everyday
fits an individual’s personal goals,
forward. Throughout the year,
thinking. Here are a few questions
lifestyle, needs, and preferences.
we find ourselves measuring
to consider asking yourself:
Whether that means a gym
success against this resolution and even forgetting the goal we set altogether sometimes.
that offers nutrition counseling, • “Why is it personally
important for me to reach
classes, personal training, team
these goals?”
sports, or access to state-of-the art
The New Year is motivating, and it feels like a reset button. However, the intention or the “why” behind
childcare availability, group fitness
equipment, lap pools, tennis courts, • “In what ways will
and more.
accomplishing these goals
our goal is what will help drive
improve my physical health,
The YMCA offers members more
success and support change.
mental health, and general
than just a gym to accomplish a
lifestyle?”
workout in, it is a place that strives
An effective and healthier way to approach New Year's resolutions is to consider small lifestyle changes
• “How many small ways can I incorporate these goals into
that reflect and foster healthy
my day-to-day mindset and
living instead of setting a general
routine?”
resolution that may cause you to feel overwhelmed and defeated. These recurring resolutions may
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• “How can I keep myself accountable?”
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How did you get your start as a photographer?
What is your favorite part of being a photographer?
I started as an actual BUSINESS (license, insurance, the works)
Seeing people come alive…with love, with happiness, with raw
when I moved down here from Missouri in October of 2014. I
emotion. And when I get goosebumps? I know it’s a win.
had always had a camera around my neck BEFORE that, but in October, all the teaching jobs are FILLED, and no one needs
What is your perfect photoshoot?
a substitute yet, either. :D Rather than mope around on the
Honestly? Anytime a family trusts me completely, from styling
couch, I decided to chase my other passion…photography – and
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I still get to work with kids! <3
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What has been your biggest challenge as a small business owner? Back end work. Keeping up with all the permits, licens-
What are your hopes for the future?
ing, insurance, advertising…I do it, of course, but I’d MUCH rather be creating art. :D
I’m pretty happy right now, to be honest. MAYBE, in the far future, expanding my studio space for my Santa experience
What is nature's child photography known for in our community?
sessions? We’re cozy right now, (and I like it like that), but a little space never hurt anyone either. :D
Gosh. I would LIKE to say it’s my amazing personality and bodacious body…BUT I’m going to go with my ability to capture your genuine selves, timeless non-fad artwork, quality heirloom prints, albums, and other commissioned pieces, and excellent customer service. I’m also pretty active in the volunteer community with Momcology and V for Victory – both of which help families affected by cancer. In 2019, I created a calendar that helped raise funds for Alex’s Lemonade Stand – a non profit organization that also helps families affected. I had to take a break for 2020 and 2021 due to the spread of the virus and the viral sensitivity of the subjects, but I PLAN to be able to do it again in 2022.
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The Story of St. Johns Magazine
Before St. Johns Magazine
ments in life when everything felt right.
and publishing. I have especially enjoyed
Debbie started her career in journalism
She was able to combine so many of the
meeting business owners and telling
and public relations as the Director of
things she loved into one profession, writ-
their stories. I love to explore restaurants,
Communications for a New York State
ing, art and design, and getting to know
little shops and fun things to do in St.
Assemblywoman, and later for a national
people. She later sold The Kid’s Directory
Johns. Being a local publisher has made
non-profit organization. Fast forward a
and owned a second magazine called
me realize how creative and passionate
few years and life changed dramatically
Our Towne Rensco.
people are about what they do”
(triplets plus one) under five. As a young
Manifesting a Dream
This year, St. Johns Magazine celebrates
mother, she became obsessed with find-
When the family moved back to Florida,
a decade serving northern St. Johns and
ing things to do around town with her
she had another crazy idea. What if she
plans to continue to grow with our com-
young kids. She lived in Orlando at the
created her dream magazine here in St.
munity!
time and there was a great little maga-
Johns? It would be glossy, full color and
zine that had all kinds of information
come out monthly to connect the com-
about local businesses and fun things to
munity with local businesses, interesting
do.
information and a local calendar of fun
when she found herself with four children
things to do. In the beginning all she had In 2005, when the family moved to up-
was a concept to share with local busi-
state New York, she had the crazy idea
ness people, but many saw the value of
of creating a magazine like the one she
just such a magazine and the first issue
loved in Orlando, and with that her first
of St. Johns Magazine was published in
magazine, the Capital District Kids Direc-
November 2012.
tory was born. Gratitude Learning the Ropes
Every month since then she has had the
With this magazine she learned every-
privilege of producing a little book about
thing about the publishing business
the community that helps people know
from sales to design to print. When each
what’s out there.
magazine came out and the local businesses and the readers were delighted
“It has been a wild ride and I am so thank-
with the results it was one of those mo-
ful to have found my passion in designing
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“I am so thankful to have found my passion in designing and publishing. I have especially enjoyed meeting business owners and telling their stories. It taught me how creative and passionate people are about what they do”
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Mental Health by Diana Brummer MSW, LCSW goodmentalhealthllc.com
Recharge & Renew in 2022
Mental Exercises to help you clear out the old & welcome the new
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2. Create space in your schedule.
As 2022 dawns, I wish you all the happiest
stock, re-evaluate, and decide what, if
When we release the obligations that
care of each other, and remember to place
any, changes we wish to make in order to
do not truly bring us joy, we create more
value on what matters most in life: our
achieve the lives we desire.
space, energy, and time for the things that
relationships with those we love.
anuary brings us a new year and another fresh start. It's a time to take
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This New Year, I encourage you to consider
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clear out the old to make room for the new:
so important. Taking time to journal, to
1. Create harmony in your physical space.
be alone with our
A cluttered external environment is a
affirming book, or to
manifestation of a cluttered internal
chat with a trusted
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friend fills the well
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of our soul. These
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What Does 2022 Mean to You? by Jason Lewis, DDS, FAGD Bartram Dental Center (BartramDental.com)
Raise your hand if you, or someone you
That being said, the easiest first step to
also evaluate a patient’s airway and sleep
know, made a New Year’s Resolution for
make 2022 the year you actually become
quality. Complete Health Dentists can pro-
2022. Keep your hand raised if the resolu-
healthy is to schedule a dental cleaning
vide at-home sleep studies and actually
tion involved your health. I bet a lot of us
and exam. If your dentist shows you that
explain the results of those studies to you.
have our hands up right now! More than
you have infection or inflammation in
In most cases, we can treat our patient’s
65% of Americans make New Year’s Reso-
your mouth, you can bet that you have it
airway concerns right in our offices. It is no
lutions to be healthier. Of those people,
throughout your whole body. But guess
secret that getting good, quality sleep is
after 2 weeks, only 71% are still committed
what? There is good news. Your oral
a must to live a healthy lifestyle. Without
to their new goals and it drops to 46% at
health is completely controllable. You can
it, you can’t find the energy to exercise or
6 months. Only about 4% feel as though
work together with your dental team to set
eat right. Instead, we make bad dietary
they reached their goal at the end of the
realistic, measurable, and attainable goals
choices to try to give us bursts of energy
year. Let’s make a pact, 2022 is going to be
for your oral health. Once your mouth is
throughout the day. It is a vicious cycle.
our year!
healthy, the rest of your body will follow.
I bet a lot of you are asking, “Why is a
Additionally, more and more dentists are
year to work with a team to help you get
dentist talking about New Year’s health
evaluating their patients for other whole-
healthy. Take that first step. Visit your
resolutions?” A lot of people don’t realize
body concerns. These dentists are called
dentist. You got this!
that after dentists do their exam, and they
Complete Health Dentists. As Complete
can usually pinpoint their patient’s overall
Health Dentists, we look for other red flags
health. This is because the mouth is the
in a patient’s health. We take blood pres-
gateway to the rest of the body. It provides
sure at every visit and evaluate for oral can-
us a snapshot, if you will, of what is hap-
cer, but we investigate even further. We
pening in areas of the body we can’t see.
have saliva testing available to determine
To have a healthy body… you have to have
a patient’s unique bacterial composition.
a healthy mouth. One simply cannot exist
This tells us why some people are more
without the other.
prone to infection than others. We can
So this is it… 2022. This is going to be your
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January
2022 Calendar
First Friday of the Month Art Walk St. Aguustine
Join Art Galleries of St. Augustine from 5-9 p.m. for new exhibits, refreshments and live music at many participating galleries. Patrons and visitors can enjoy the complimentary shuttle service that runs from 6-9 p.m. provided by Old Town Trolleys. To use this service, shuttle stickers may be picked up at any participating AGOSA gallery. Shuttles can be boarded at any of the following stops: in front of Butterfield Garage and ArtBox, the Lightner Museum, Aviles Street, as well as in front of Bold Art Gallery near Hypolita Street. Tour maps are available at participating galleries or online. 904373-8697
DECEMBER 19, 2021 TO JANUARY 6 Spider Man No Way Out at IMAX
For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighborhood hero is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a Super Hero. On screen through January 6, showtimes are daily at noon, 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $14 Adults,
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$13 Seniors (aged 55+), Students or Military, $11 for Children (aged 3-12). 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine. www. worldgolfimax.com
January 7 to 8 HOLIDAY TRADITIONS BY CANDLELIGHT AT XIMENEZ-FATIO HOUSE MUSEUM
in historic St. Augustine, Florida. Held during the festive Nights of Lights, this family-friendly nighttime event will feature holiday stories of the 1800s. The 45-minute tours will begin at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m. each night January 7-8. Tickets are $15 per guest. RSVP: Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles St., St. Augustine www. ximenezfatiohouse.org/holiday2021
January 5 Adult Trivia at St. Johns Golf and Country Club, The Bridge
6:30pm. Bring your smart friends, your fun friends and your friends with useless knowledge to the club on Wednesday. Trivia starts at 6:30pm. Be sure to join us for dinner before the fun starts. Happy Hour specials all night long.Prizes for 1st and 2nd place! RESERVATIONS REQUESTED Public Welcome! St. Johns Golf & Country Club, 205 St Johns Golf Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32092 904.940.3200
JANUARY 7 Apex Theatre Studio’s Bard Bus Presents Hamlet in 75
A retelling of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy set in the backwoods of Northeast Florida, live at the Backyard Stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. In its fourth year, the Bard Bus presents contemporary touring productions of Shakespeare’s plays for audiences in the North Florida/South Georgia region. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $23. St. Augustine Amphitheatre Backyard Stage, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine. www.theamp. com/events.
January 8 Family Seining GTM
Hosted by the GTM Research Reserve, you're invited to join docents from 9-11 a.m. to learn how to pull a seine net. Collect fish and crabs & learn about their habitats and role in the environment. Waders and boots provided. The program is included with regular admission to the reserve and takes place in the Environmental Education Center. 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach 904-823-4500 www. gtmnerr.org
Happy New Year! January 10 Matanzas Inlet Hike
Join GTM Research Reserve partnered with the National Parks Service on this guided interpretive walk around the Matanzas Inlet. Your guide will explain the inlet dynamics and movement of the sand as the sea constantly rearranges the shore. Hikers will explore the incredibly rich and diverse communities of plants and animals throughout the ecosystem and witness how hurricanes have affected the inlet. This event meets at the Matanzas Inlet west parking lot at 9:15. The hike begins promptly at 9:30. This event is free but registration is required. 8655 A1A S., St. Augustine 904-823-4500 https://gtmnerr.org
January 15 Beach Exploration at GTM
Join GTM Research Reserve docents from 9-11 a.m. for a beach walk! You will learn about the animals that call the beach their home, as well as seashells and other interesting facts. This is a “Beaches 101” experience that the entire family will enjoy. The hike will begin at the Visitor Center where you will learn about the different habitats on our beautiful seashore. The group will then walk across the street to the beach for this salty adventure! Parking for this event is located in front of the visitor center. There is no fee for this lot, but registration is required. For more information or to register, visit www. gtmnerr.org/gtmevents
event. Screenings will take place in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, Gamache-Koger Theater at Flagler College, and the Alcazar Room at St. Augustine City Hall. Tickets are $90$150 for All Access and All Film Passes. Single film tickets are $10 general admission for adults, $9 general admission for seniors 60+; military and first responders; and students.
JANUARY 20 HelloCelia @ Really Good Beer Stop Nocatee
HelloCelia at 7pm, a refreshing sound bringing you Top40, 90s, Pop, R&B and Light Rock. A wide ranged setlist and amazing accompaniment and band mates
JANUARY 22 The Groov
Performing LIVE AT 7 PM – 10:30 PM. Vito's Italian Restaurant
JANUARY 22 Gamble Rogers Gala
Enjoy the inaugural Gamble Rogers Gala from 6-9 p.m. at the St. Johns County Agricultural Center. Features live music by Medicine Springs, a live and silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a raffle. Tickets are $25 with proceeds going to benefit Gamble Rogers Music Festival. St. Johns County Agricultural Center, 3125 Agricultural Center Dr., St. Augustine For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.gamblerogersfest. org.
JANUARY 28 Gaelic Storn at PV Concert Hall
This multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and as you can imagine, after two decades and over 2000 shows, Gaelic Storm is a true force to be reckoned with. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29.50-$49.50. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. www.pvconcerthall.com
JANUARY 20 TO JANUARY 23 The 12th annual Saint Augustine Film Festival
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Food
Grumpy's Justin, Leah Milliken (& daughter Beatrix) Franchise Owners
by Lori Allen My Wandering Fork
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hat’s for breakfast, what’s for break-
As I perused thru the menu I was pleas-
topped off with a sauce that had the per-
fast that is all I hear every Saturday
antly surprised at the abundant choices.
fect amount of heat. You can say it..YUM!
and Sunday mornings. I don’t know about
There’s Grumpy Breakfasts, Grumpy
you but this Grumpy gal is like can’t you
Brunches, Grumpy lunches and anything in
So as you know most southerners have
just find something and let me sleep in?
between. Which for me is perfect because
a love for cinnamon buns, creamy nutty
Well instead of listening to me one day the
sometimes I want lunch for breakfast, I
doughy goodness. At Grumpy’s they have
boys decided it was time for me to get my
know I’m a bit weird like that.
out did themselves with their Cinnamon
Grumpy butt out of bed and head over to a
Bun pancake creation. Who wouldn’t want
new restaurant that they have been dying
But on this particular morning I was look-
to delve into a plate full of large made to
to try right here on Cr210.
ing for something special so I asked Jess
order fluffy pancakes filled with walnuts
what one of the favorites was. And much
topped off with rich creamy icing, pow-
You guessed it! Grumpys! Home of the
to my surprise it was their Fried Chicken
dered sugar and an entire cinnamon bun!
bad mood dude! A Family owned restau-
Benedict. So I was like here we go, Break-
I know my boys were in heaven and there
rant that has been serving Orange Park
fast and Lunch all rolled into one! Sounds
was plenty to share! Along with their fresh
for years and has now expanded over to
like a plan to me!
squeezed orange juice (it’s a really cool
our area! Well the minute I stepped inside
machine they use and fun to watch!) The
I knew that “Grumpy” was not happening
Not your typical benedict for sure! Be-
boys were set! Well at least for the next few
here! The staff was so friendly and welcom-
fore my eyes appeared one of the flakiest
hours.
ing and the place was warm and bustling
homemade biscuits you’ll ever taste, lightly
with lots of gaieties and wonderful smells.
battered fried chicken a perfectly cooked
Our waitress Jess wasted no time in com-
poached egg all oozing with a spicy buf-
ing over and happily served this no longer
falo hollandaise on top. I mean come on
grumpy gal some fresh flavored coffee of
biscuits, chicken, egg and creamy buffalo
the day, Crème Brule – it was so rich and
sauce! I couldn’t stuff it into my mouth
creamy it instantly put a smile on my face.
fast enough! The warmth of the chicken and biscuit, along with the sumptuous egg
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The Southern Americana fare along with daring and universally appealing new ventures of diner foods brings you things like made to order omelets, homemade meatloaf, golden French toast, sausage gravy country fried steak & eggs, piled high Deli Club sandwiches made with freshly roasted turkey(big enough to share!), homemade soups, deserts and specialty homemade hot chocolate! I could go on and on the choices are to die for!
Local Food Blog My Wandering Fork Covering Unique & Delicious Restuarants in St. Johns, St. Augustine & Jacksonville, Florida
written by local foodie, Lori Allen & Featured in St. Johns Magazine Do you love local food? Our girl, Lori Allen puts her heart and soul into reviewing the best local restaurants in St. Johns! If you missed any of the reviews in the print magazine - no worries - her blog is published online at www.stjohnsmag.com . Follow her on instagram! @mywanderingfork Lori Allen moved from the Boston area years ago to attend Flagler College and never left. She is a family person that loves the beach, football, working out and finding new places to try. Her love for food comes from her northern background and her love of cooking as well as meeting new and interesting people. She has never met a stranger nor has she ever been afraid to try an intriguing restaurant. (Check out all her reviews on stjohnsmag.com)
While I was there I had the honor of meeting a server named Kenny
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that the kids have deemed to be Grumpy! On the menu Grumpy can be colored in and all the kids love this (plus it gives the parents a little bit of break). So when Kenny became a member of the Grumpy family it was obvious to the kids that he was THE Grumpy! So much to their delight Kenny dressed up like Grumpy on Halloween and the
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A Message From The Vet by Dr. Deckard, DVM, Pets R Family
Feline Behavior Issue Turns out to be a Health Problem Animals many times present with
4. Mobility problems which can affect the
urinary tract infection. Bacterial infections
symptoms that don’t always match
cat’s ability to get in and out of the litter
in the bladder are something we see
the final diagnosis. A large part of the
box?
fairly often and some pets are prone to
veterinarian’s job is to get a good history, perform a thorough exam, and try to pick
getting these infections. Most are caused In this case, all of those answers were “No”.
the necessary tests to get to the right
from an ascending infection from the genital region up the urethra and into the
answer. We sometimes get lucky with the
Any time I see a cat who is urinating and
first test, but other times we must rule
defecating outside the litter box, I always
out all the things that it’s not, before we
consider a behavior problem as my first
In Trixie Belle’s case, a bladder infection
can get the proper diagnosis.
thought. However, even though she was
was actually the best news that we
doing both urine and feces outside the
could have hoped for. A bacterial urinary
Trixie Belle is a 15 year old 6 pound cat
box, I felt that we should check a urine
tract infection is something that can be
that I have been caring for since she was
sample to be sure that there wasn’t an
easily treated with antibiotics. Where
a kitten. She presented to our hospital
infection or a bladder stone present. We
as behavior disorders in cats are more
recently with a several week history of
have an ultrasound in our practice which
complex and can take some time to
urinating and defecating outside the
allows us to see the inside of the bladder
resolve. In this instance, we got lucky that
litter box. Mom had done a great job of
when obtaining our urine sample.
the one test we ran gave us that answer
trying to sort out the problem at home
bladder.
that we needed.
by offering an additional litter box with
This allows us to see if the bladder wall is
a different unscented type of litter and
thickened or if bladder stones or tumors
Most often, our continued focus on the
had tried changing the location of the
are present. Trixie Belle’s ultrasound was
“Science” of fact based medicine, brings
additional box a few times. These efforts
normal, but the results of the urinalysis
us ultimately to the answer.
did seem to help for a day or so but
showed that Trixie Belle had a bacterial
pet owner, who understands that just
So a patient
always resulted in her going back to
as in human medicine, we must work
inappropriate elimination. A few of the
the problem to get to the answer, is a
things that I always sort out when I am
blessing in helping us provide the very
solving a problem such as this, especially
best results based on research testing
in a geriatric cat are:
and analysis of the facts we are finding. When pet owners are part of the support
1. Is there any new stress in the house such
and the problem solving , we are much
as a new pet or change in schedule?
better suited for a successful resolve and outcome. In this case, our furry friend
2. A recent change in litter type?
Trixie Belle is doing great and back to a level of normalcy. Thanks to Mom, and
3. Weight loss which could indicate a more
some great science of medicine, we have
serious medical problem?
another happy kitty in our neighborhood!
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