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Dear Reader,

With the end of the school year and beginning of Summer, June is

a month of transitions. Life eases into a slower pace, free of schedules and early rising. Everyone is in a good mood as we anticipate the entire summer ahead of us!

On the cover is a local graduate, blessed

with many gifts and her entire life is out there just waiting to happen. We learn about Carter and the upcoming generation of Globalists and its all good!

I have been visiting Palencia since we started

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publishing this magagzine and I am excited to showcase it in this issue. With its village square on Market Street, the Palencia Club & stunning new home communities, it seems to have everyrhing a person would want to live the Florida lifestyle of our modern age.

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• Palencia’s Award Winning Community • Real Estate - How to Buy Smart • How to Choose a Babysitter • World’s Greatest Dad Essay

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Steeped in historic richness....

Endowed with a natural beauty

Palencia, St. Johns County’s premiere golf lifestyle community, is opening a new model home park on Saturday, April 26, featuring four luxury homes over $700k. Builders of the models are Arthur Rutenberg Homes, CornerStone Homes, The Cottage Home Company and Dostie Homes – the preferred homebuilders at Palencia.

The gracious amenities of Palencia are far beyond the ordinary, from championship golf, tennis, The Cottage Home Company

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The Palencia Renaissance by Angie Bell

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ith breezes off the water blowing through longstanding oak trees, residents love to call Palencia their home. In addition to a wide range of beautifully designed homes, this community offers venues for work, play, and education.

The Community

bank of the Intracoastal Waterway and Tolomato River, just ten miles north of St. Augustine. Here, the natural beauty and rich architectural details tie the history of the region to the abundance of amenities available to those living in this master-planned community. There is so much in this Mediterranean style community for discerning homeowners: a 40-acre Village Center, which has a mix of shops and offices as well as tennis facilities and an aquatics complex; The Palencia Club with its 33,000 square foot clubhouse; the championship Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course and Pro-Shop; and more than 33 acres of parks, trails and open areas. Many neighborhoods are linked by raised boardwalks and the Tolomato River Boardwalk is open from dawn to dusk, with four picnic areas. The onsite Palencia Elementary school and numerous playing fields are a plus.

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very much a part of the community. You will see families walking and biking to tennis or swim practice or driving golf carts for an afternoon game. There are four pools to help host the Piranha Swim Team and the Fitness Center offers personal training along with a plethora of programs.

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Market Street is a gathering place where the residents can go

for shopping and services. New stores have been recently opened in the Village Center, including the Market Street Boutique and Miko Salon.

Palencia lies within a 500 acre Spanish land grant along the west

Market Street and the Palencia Street Festival

One of the first

businesses to open in November, 2012, was Danzar, which provides performance and athletic wear for all levels as well as fashion wear direct from New York. Owner Colleen McGlade said, “We chose to open Danzar in Palencia because it is a wonderful community and positioned between Jacksonville and St, Augustine. We wanted to have our dance and fashion boutique in a place that was pleasant to visit.” The McGlades have lived in Palencia for seven years. Col-

Beth Fine, Owner of the Palencia Business Center

leen says when Palencia Elementary was added it truly made Palencia a community.

The Palencia Business Center provides shipping and

business services to businesses and individuals. “You would be surprised to find out how many virtual office employees, self-employed and business owners reside in the area,” says owner Beth Fine. “After our market research studies, we decided that a business center was going to be a fit with the community. Our mail services are popular with everyone and we are open Monday-Saturday.”

Twice a year, spring and fall, Palencia has a Street Fes-

tival. This lively event includes music, food, crafts and sometimes a fashion show. The main stage is on Palencia Club Drive, with vendors and activities on the surrounding streets. Admission is free.

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Palencia Preferred builders, Cornerstone Homes, The Cottage Home Company, Dostie Homes and Arthur Rutenberg Homes constructed luxury model homes on display during the recent Parade of Homes showcase April 26-May 4. “No other community in Northeast Florida offers four model homes priced at more than $700,000 for prospective buyers to tour, “ said Naomi Lumley, Palencia Sales Manager. The builders created impressive extras including golf course views, gourmet ktiches, and from The Cottage Home, a New England style home inside and out. The only way to truly appreciate the grandeur of these homes is to visit the models and see for yourself.

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These homes are designed for multi-generational households. The innovative designs provide dual living arrangements without forfeiting comfort. The additional kitchenette, private bath and separate entry accommodate long term guests and family members with ease, offering independence and safety. Many models have space for a separate stackable washer/dryer and a separate garage. With direct access from the main house, it can also be used for a home office. In the 3159-square-foot Genesis model, the suite even has its own covered porch.

These homes come with upgrades such as granite countertops and top-of-theline GE appliances.

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Real Estate Quarterly

The Smart Way to Buy

by George L. Ballou, II CDPE, LMC Broker Associate, Watson Realty Corp.

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ost of us have purchased a resale home in our lives and therefore we are all familiar with the home inspection process that follows. Almost all home sales are contingent upon a home inspection. It may come

as a surprise to many that a similar process exists for new home purchases but buyers often choose not to pursue that option. The very same home inspectors who do resale inspections also do new home inspections.

The question quickly becomes what does it cost to do it and why when

I have all of these warranties in place for my new purchase do I even need to have my own inspection. Speaking generally an independent new home inspection is a multi-layered process from which a buyer can choose to do each stage or only select portions. Normally the first level involves coming out to review the job once the slab has been poured and then followed by right before the insulation goes in while the wiring and plumbing is still exposed and you can see how the roofing was put in place. The final level would be when the project is near completion and may even be when you do the pre-closing walk thru with the builder. Every inspector has their own charge for each of the different stages and will usually discount their service should you choose to do all of the levels. Inspectors I have spoken with charge from $200 up to $300+ for each level of a new home inspection but will discount those services for a buyer who wants several levels of inspection. If you don’t know which home inspector to call ask your Realtor who will provide you with a few names of qualified professionals they work with every day.

Typically after a new home purchase there is a 1 year follow up with

your builder to go over anything that might be a problem before various warranties begin to expire. This is also a key time for a home owner to enlist their own inspector in what Realtors often call “Month 11”, reviewing the status of the house while you still have recourse back to the builder on almost all issues.

Don’t get me wrong, most homes have warranties that cover major components for many years past the initial purchase but as we all know appliances and certain other items involving workmanship begin to fall off warranty rather early.

I am often asked by my new build customers what I recommend and to

be honest I have gone both ways on sharing my thoughts. The additional expense of these type of inspections makes for a difficult choice for buyers when they are trying to stretch their dollars. Do I get the extra inspections or that window treatment package I really want or just save some money…you get the idea!

I sell a lot of resale homes that are not very old. When it comes time

for the home inspection I often see repairs being made by my sellers for items that were never right from the day they bought it new but no one caught it. Naturally in most cases the warranty is almost always expired.

Personally I think an inspection of the house before the insulation is in

gives you the best bet for catching anything major that is wrong. I also think the “Month 11” or one year anniversary is a good time to consider an inspection while the builder is still involved. I can tell you most buyers decide whether to do an independent inspection at the one year mark based upon whether they have had problems with the house during the year. That may not be a good criteria to use.

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Pauline & Woody Cake Real Estate Market News

by Sherry Davidson “The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” Oprah Winfrey

May has been full of celebration. Davidson Development celebrated our 25th anniversary May 1, 2014 and Jim and I celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary on May 9th. We have been blessed.

You may have seen the recent headlines “All-cash sales up while distressed sales and investors decline”. Lawrence Yun, the National Association of Realtors chief economist offered a terrific explanation. “Florida is the most popular state for international buyers, who generally pay cash, as well as vacation-home buyers who frequently pay cash. In addition, downsizing retirees are known to pay cash from the proceeds of their homes in the north.”

It is a very interesting dynamic because more than half the homes sold in the first quarter in Florida were cash sales. I had not really focused on how many Baby Boomers have decades of accumulated equity and pay cash when they downsize.

RealtyTrac reports that in Jacksonville, the institutional investors share of purchases were down to 13.5% in the first quarter compared to 18% a year ago. We have seen a large drop in investor purchases since the beginning of the year.

The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors market stats for April show continued recovery in the housing market. Pending sales are up 14% over last April and 10% year to date. There were 2,439 pending sales or contracts written in April. To put this in context, there were only 2 months in 2005 during the peak of the market when more contracts were written.

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April; however closings are up 3% year to date over the same period last year. The lender mediated closings were down 8% from last April and the traditional closings were down 2%.

The median sales price of $154,990 is up 2% over last April and almost 3% year to date. The lender-mediated sales price is $84,505 which is down 6% from last April compared to the traditional median sales price of $205,000 which is up 8%. The average sales price of $201,911 is up 2% over last April and up 4% year to date.

The inventory of homes for sale is 9,656 which is down 1% from last April. The inventory that is lender-mediated or distressed is 25% of the total compared to 35% last April. It is very positive to see distressed properties declining this significantly.

Each month this year has been a little better than the month before. As the economy and employment improves, the real estate market will continue to get stronger. I hope you take some time to celebrate. Please let me know if I can help you with any real estate needs or questions.

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turtle by making it difficult for them to feed.

the same thing, especially when it came to how marine research could aid

in the understanding of the human body and day-to-day activities. The re-

man, sea turtle program coordinator. “FP is not fully understood, and by

sult—Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience right here in St. Johns

instituting this, we will be able to further that research.” The hospital will be

county, which is backed by the University of Florida and still guided by that

equipped with six, 8-foot tanks and a surgery unit. It will have the capacity

same sense of wonder.

to treat and rehabilitate 12 to 15 turtles at a time said Long.

“A lot can be learned from marine life,” said Jessica Long, devel-

“We will take in stranded and FP turtles,” said Catherine East-

“We will be one of only four other hospitals in the state permit-

opment director. In fact, researchers at Whitney Labs are studying starlet

ted to rehabilitate these animals,” said Eastman. This is important because

sea anemones for their regeneration abilities to see if this regeneration is

FP is a growing concern and spreading to various regions across the globe

something that could someday be triggered in the human body; jellyfish,

because sea turtles are world travelers. “The world of sea turtle research is

which are close cousins to corals, to find answers to why coral bleaching is

young and in its infancy,” said Eastman. “We want to lead the way, but at the

occurring; lobsters who offer insight into olfactory functioning; horseshoe

same time, be part of

crabs who have unique eyesight that changes throughout the day and may

this large machine that’s

give us a better perspective on how we can improve our vision; and even

in place all around the

how fish swim to use this functioning in the building of ships and other

world.”

equipment.

And while research is a foundation of the lab, its role in the com-

munity goes beyond the microscope. Whitney Labs also offers extensive educational opportunities to both area children and adults. Long said there are approximately 4,000 students who go through the many educational programs each year, and the last speech in their lecture series welcomed more than 300 attendees.

In addition to their research and educational programs, research-

Bailey Steinworth with a Cassiopea jellyfish. The study of this type of jellyfish can shed light on coral bleaching.

ers at the facility are embarking on yet another community need—sea turtle rehabilitation. This rehabilitation will be the focus of their new on-site sea turtle hospital slated to open its doors this fall. This much-needed hospital will help sea turtles fight a growing epidemic—the Fibropapilloma virus

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Whitney Laboratories Florida is especially important to the sea turtle population. In fact, of the seven sea turtle species, five of them can be seen in Florida. Not to mention, Eastman notes Florida is “globally significant” when it comes to the Loggerhead sea turtle. This significance, coupled with the growing need of sea turtle rehabilitation, which in the past has relied on volunteers to relay turtles sometimes up to 200 miles for treatment, helped bring the sea turtle hospital to life.

And true to its roots, Whitney Labs will also incorporate education into the sea turtle program. From tank-side chats through Skype into classrooms and other creative ways that won’t cause stress to these rehabilitating animals, the team is dedicated to educating our community about sea turtles.

“We have a lot to learn about this keystone species in the ocean,” said Eastman. “These puzzles and mysteries will more than likely connect back to the ocean and ocean health.”

As Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience Director Mark Martindale said in regard to the new sea turtle hospital, “Science is easy— pulling it off is the hard part.” So, in an effort to get the community involved, Whitney Labs has created a wish list for their turtle hospital. Here are a few items from the list: • Medical Equipment: Equipment such as an Abaxis Handheld Portable Vetscan Istat 1, a Bickford Dual Yolk Anesthesia machine, a Minxray Vet Rocket X-1 Portable, Cordless, Wireless Digital Radiography Unit, an Aesculight 20/25 watt CO2 laser with smoke evaporator, and a Centry Exam light are equipment currently needed for the sea turtle hospital. New and used equipment is welcomed.

• Medical Supplies: Supplies such as bone cement, often discarded due to health regulations by practitioners, can be used in the sea turtle hospital.

• Medicinal Honey: Are you a local bee keeper? Perhaps you can help save a turtle. The healing power of honey can help sea turtles with wounds and other ailments.

For questions, contact Catherine Eastman at 904-461-4013, or for a list of additional supplies, visit http://www.whitney.ufl.edu/education-conservation/sea-turtlehospital/wish-list/

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Kids Pages

Northern St. Johns Loves Flip Flops!

An Annual Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tradition of Open Toes and Open Hearts

National Flip Flop Day

People around here wear flip-flops everywhere from the beach to the grocery store as part of the beach lifestyle we are lucky enough to enjoy. This June, when you wear your flip-flops into a local Tropical Smoothie Café, you will help support Camp Sunshine.

Real fruit smoothies, toasted sandwiches, wraps, flatbreads and gourmet salads are one thing, but Tropical Smoothie Café’s National Flip-Flop Day is an amazing community-based effort to support children with life threatening illnesses and their families by sending them to a special camp.

Now in its 6th year, local customers across the United States have helped Tropical Smoothie Cafe raise over $2 million for Camp Sunshine, their National Charity Partner, in its effort to provide memorable experiences to critically ill children and their families.

Owner of our local Tropical Smoothie Café, Nick Crouch said, “In 2013, we raised over $2 million nationally during National Flip-Flop Day events. this year, we’re aiming even higher! Our goal is to reach the $2.6 million mark! We raised $4,000 at our World Golf Village Café last year, on our way to $2500 at CR210 and plan to donate over $4,000 at our Phillips and JTB Cafe. Thank you all for your charitable contributes and support for this great organization”.

HOW IT WORKS Wear your flip-flops when you come in to Tropical Smoothie Café on June 20th, from 2-7, and receive a FREE 24 oz Jetty Punch Smoothie. From now through June 20th you can make a donation to Camp sunshine at any Tropical Smoothie location or online.

ABOUT CAMP SUNSHINE Camp Sunshine supports children with life threatening illnesses and their families.

The camp has the distinction of being the only program in the nation whose mission is to address the impact of a life threatening illness on every member of the immediate family—the ill child, the parents, and the siblings. Since its inception, Camp Sunshine has provided a haven for over 40,500 individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Families with a child diagnosed with diseases such as cancer, kidney disease, lupus, solid organ transplants, and other life threatening illnesses attend one of the weeklong camps. They focus on alleviating the strain that a life threatening illness takes not only on the sick child but also on other family members. Families have an opportunity to rebuild their relationships together and meet other families facing similar challenges.

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Choosing the Right BABYSITTER

By Carrie Taaca Owner of Safety First

As a parent, there almost always comes an occasion where you have to leave your child with a babysitter. If you’re one of the lucky ones, you have parents or in-laws in town, making it much easier. But for those who have to find a qualified babysitter, someone who isn’t a trusted family member, the task can be very daunting. After all, you don’t want to leave your most cherished treasure with just anyone!

When I recently surveyed some friends on what qualities they look for in a babysitter, I got a lot of good answers: someone who is good with kids, honest, a good role model, respectful, friendly, etc. All of these answers are great qualities and definitely ones that I would consider important. But at the end of the day, I think the biggest question you have to ask yourself when choosing a babysitter is, “Will he or she keep my child SAFE?” (And I mean that in both the emotional and physical sense.) When it’s all said and done, it won’t matter if your babysitter does all the dishes, is the friendliest person you’ve ever met, or makes straight A’s in school if you come home and your child is hurt or not alive.

Nothing replaces safety when looking for a good babysitter. I have heard some babysitter “horror” stories. Some of them are mild, such as letting the kids stay up way past their bedtime, getting locked out of the house with the kids, or accidentally setting off the security system and scaring the daylights out of the parent who gets

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the call from the security company. Those are things to avoid, for sure, but I have also heard some TRUE horror stories. I heard one about a babysitter taking the two oldest children to the park and leaving the baby at home alone in the crib. I heard one about sexual molestation and I heard about a child being thrown against a wall because he was crying. But, the worse one I’ve heard, the one that I can hardly bear to repeat, was when a young sitter was watching four children…..only she wasn’t actually watching them, she was on the phone most of the time….and the children were jumping on the bed in the other room. Later, the youngest child was missing. He was found dead between the wall and the mattress. How tragic!

My husband and I own a local safety company in Jacksonville called Safety First CPR & Safety Training, so safety is on the forefront of our minds most of the time. We even teach Babysitting Safety Certification courses as part of our course selection. Our advice to all parents who are seeking a good babysitter is to keep safety at the top of the list when looking for a babysitter. Look for a babysitter who is CERTIFIED. Does your babysitter have a current certification in Community CPR and Basic First Aid? If she is a younger babysitter, has she also taken a Babysitting Safety Certification course?

Safety First CPR & Safety Training is co-owned by husband and wife team, Tukz and Carrie Taaca.

Tukz is the Lead Instructor with a background of 20+ years in the Aquatics and Safety industry, and Carrie is the Co-Instructor. She also handles all of the behind-the-scenes aspects of the business. The dynamic duo launched Safety First in 2011 and have watched it grow ever since. They have been popular in Northeast Florida, offering such courses as Community CPR, Babysitting Safety, Basic First Aid, Private Swim Lessons and more. Their company motto is “We Keep Your Safe”.

Babysitter Checklist In addition to SAFETY, here are some other qualities that should be considered: EXPERIENCED Has she watched kids before?

MATURE Can you have an adult conversation with this person, even if she is young? Has she demonstrated maturity, such as good grades in school and/or involvement and commitment to an extracurricular activity?

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TRUSTWORTHY/RELIABLE Check her references.

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GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS - When you interview your potential babysitter and/or meet her for the first time, notice such things as: Does she look you in the eye, speak clearly, answer all of your questions, and ask intelligent questions of you about your children and your home?

FUN - Yes, you want your babysitter to be FUN, as well, but fun is not the most important quality. Being fun is a great runner-up to these other important qualities.

Every parent needs a night out from time to time…..give yourself that break, but do your due diligence first in hiring

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Summer is On its Way A Message from The Vet ~ Dr. Veling, DVM Palencia Pet Clinic

That title brings images of back yard grilling, days at the beach and dogs in the water for me. Each of us has im-

ages such as these that I am sure came to mind when reading the title. One of the reasons my family and I wanted to move here is the pleasure of taking our dogs to a Saint Johns County beach any day we want. We don’t do it as often as we would like but it is a pleasure when we do.

There are so many outdoor options here that it is hard to be bored in Saint Augustine. For our pets getting there with us can be a problem. The

sunshine we enjoy can really heat up a car quickly here in Florida. The middle of May brought us appointments for two Retriever-style mix breeds back-toback on a Monday afternoon. The owner brought in the first dog, Lady, and waited her turn in the exam room. Knowing that there were two appointments for the dame family, Lori, my receptionist, noticed the other dog in the car panting. Alertly, she asked the owner if she would like to bring the other dog into the clinic at the same time as Lady. The owner gladly said yes. It was just a few minutes so Buddy was not in any trouble and came in wagging his tail.

But, it helps a veterinarian to have alert, caring people working for us.

Unfortunately, if Buddy had been in the car longer the outcome might have been worse. The Weather Channel has a useful article that claims it

takes 10 minutes for the interior temperature of a car to reach 109 degrees F if the environmental temperature is 90. By 20 minutes it is 119 inside. By 30 minutes it is 124 or higher. 140 is not uncommon. At that point the car is literally cooking. Heat Stroke is the result.

Every veterinarian has seen heat stroke that is the result of a pet being left in the car. The anguish the owner feels is incredible. It is such a simple

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He was never afraid of anyone or anything and he spoke his mind, always telling us, “I am what I am”. He smiled and joked A LOT but he had a serious side too, quick to anger but always quick to forgive.

He loved to mow the lawn and for that reason the smell of

freshly cut grass always triggers an image in my mind of Dad sitting on his red John Deer with a pipe in his mouth, tooling around the lawn for hours on end. He liked to drink Chevas on the rocks or Budweiser, loved to dance with my Mom, and always knew how to make me smile even when I was desperate with tears.

That guy, my Dad, was one in a million. In my eyes, he was the

strongest, funniest, most talented Dad on the planet. I loved going out and about with him in our little town or when he visited his brothers and sisters up on the farm where he grew up. He seemed to know everyone and I would stand in his shadow and never even have to say anything as I

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I wasn’t the only one who thought he was great. I was the lucky

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JUNE 2014 - CALENDAR June 6 First Friday Art Walk

June 11 Music By the Sea Concert Series

From 5 - 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month, the Art Galleries

Every Wednesday night through September 24, live concerts take place

of St. Augustine feature new exhibits, refreshments and live music at

from 7 - 9 p.m. at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion. This weekThe

more than 20 galleries. The event is held rain or shine inside the mem-

David Gerald Blues Band playing the blues. Tailgate Toby BBQ &

ber galleries and is a free, self-guided walking tour (tour maps available

Stoked and Smoked BBQ will offer signature dinners for $10. Admis-

at participating galleries). Plus, FREE Art Walk Trolleys and Trains

sion is free. For comfortable seating, bring a folding chair. Go to the

provided by St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys,

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provide free transportation throughout downtown for the art walk.

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June 14

Limelight Theatre Presents “Oliver!”

Open House & SUMMER KICK OFF Party at St. Johns Pediatric

The well-loved musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale

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June 14 First Florida – Money Savvy Kids Event 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.Will teach local children ages 5 to 12 financial funda-

June 7 Beach Bash

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From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Anastasia State Park hosts a day of fun ac-

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June 14 Vettes at the Village

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June 7 Boston Performs at St. Augustine Amphitheatre The St. Augustine Amphitheatre hosts Boston. One of American

June 14 GTM Reserve Second Saturday Guided Trail Hike

rock’s classic bands, Boston has sold more than 31 million albums.

Join GTM Research Reserve volunteers from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. for

Their “More Than A Feeling”, “Peace of Mind” and many others are

a 1.5 mile guided walk through the Guana Trail. After the walk, visit

unforgettable contributions to 1970’s rock. Their latest album, “Life,

the GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center (EEC).

Love and Hope” was released in December. Tickets range from

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JUNE 2014 - CALENDAR June 19 to June 28 St. Augustine Music Festival

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June 23 @ 11:00 am to June 26 @ 1:00 pm ALICE ROCKS WONDERLAND

concerts including returning internationally-acclaimed guest artists The

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June 28 Uptown Saturday Night From 5 – 9 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month, experience live music, refreshments, new exhibits, book signings and much more at the galleries, antique stores and unique shop on St. Augustine’s San Marco Avenue between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios.

The Mission Nombre de Dios provides FREE PARKING. Info: 904823-9263

June 20

National FLIP FLOP DAY!!!

June 28 The Downtown Bazaar !

St. Augustine, From 6-10 p.m., The Colonial Quarter courtyard hosts

@ Tropical Smoothie Cafe! 2-7pm wear your flip flops today and re-

an evening filled with fine art, unique artisan crafts, local authors shar-

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June 20 Stonehurst Plantation Cabana Night,

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Friday J, 6pm-9pm. We will have a food truck, DJ, and Bouncy House for the kids.. (see facebook for details)

June 21 Children’s Arts Festival The Friends of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre (FOSAA) host an interactive event for children to explore their own creativity while showcasing the diversity of the local arts community. Each artist or art organization has a designated space to offer a unique interactive experience.

Children will be introduced to a variety of art forms including drumming, creating a collage, painting, playing an instrument and storytelling that will hopefully inspire and encourage them to pursue new interests.

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Palencia Fine Arts Academy & Gallery Children’s Art Exhibit

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lage Square held its 2nd Annual Student Art Exhibition on Saturday May

lage Square, 701 Market Street Suite 107A, Saint Augustine, FL 32095. For

17th at the Gallery. Forty-seven students from the surrounding St. Augus-

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The students’ works were professionally installed for viewing

throughout the Gallery, showcasing a broad range of style, technique, content and talent from this diverse student body. The works spanned from realism and classical still life to contemporary abstract study. Attendees to the exhibition, including many parents of the students as well as art lovers from the area, enjoyed an intimate setting of a private viewing along with the excitement of an opening event experience.

Students at Palencia Fine Arts Academy are instructed by Stacie

Hernandez, professional artist and Palencia resident. Stacie holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Pratt Art Institute in New York. She is delighted to see the growth and development in her students as exhibited in their complex works that were on display.

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Story by Debbie Gaylord

Carter S. Grant - Nease High School, 2014 THE FIRST CLASS OF THE NEXT GENERATION PREPARES TO MEET THE WORLD ome people are destined to shine their light on the world.

country, therefore experiencing the culture in a much deeper way than sim-

This June graduates throughout the United States will cross

ply traveling there on a vacation. While there, she had the chance to visit

over from childhood to adulthood taking with them the les-

sites like Macchu Picchu and the Nazca Lines, and was also able to hike the

sons they have learned and embark on the journey of their life.

Inca Trail. She also traveled extensively in Ecuador. Carter’s time in Peru

Some, like Nease graduate Carter S. Grant, have accomplished a lot already.

and Ecuador allowed her to hone her language skills and she is now fluent

Even before she transitions from high school student to college co-ed, this

in Spanish, something she says has already opened many doors for her in

young woman has lived on her own for a year as an exchange student in a

the United States.

developing nation, hiked the Inca Trail, and will receive the International

Baccalaureate diploma, one of the most prestigious in the world.

and everything familiar to go to a country that is very different from her

When asked how she was able to just leave her home country

Carter is part of the

own she says it was not difficult. “I’ve

newest generation, known in

always been an independent person

popular culture as Globalists

and I never let any insecurities affect

or Digitals. According to Forbes

my exchange. Rotary and my family

Magazine, they are coming of

were extremely supportive as well, so

age during a severe economic

that helped my transition. Also, I was

downturn, have never known a

trained to disconnect myself from my

world without the US being part

Florida life and integrate myself into

of a war, and they are the most

Peruvian culture so as to not get home-

diverse generation yet. Their

sick.”

technology is always on and as

a result, they are rarely alone.

springboard to her future, this fall

This generation’s impact on the

Carter will attend University of South

world remains to be seen but

Carolina and plans to enter their Inter-

their future seems bright.

The Inca Trail near Cuzco, Peru, is part of the network of 1000 year old ‘roads’ Carter describes her- constructed in the Andes by the Inca. The altitude in Cuzco, where most tours to Machu Picchu start is 11,000 feet, and the hike reaches heights of 14,000 feet! self as outgoing, intense and

Using this experience as a

national Business program where she will eventually study abroad, possibly in Germany and Austria. She would like

sarcastic. But I would add fearless, self-aware and humble to the list. She is

to learn German, which would make her trilingual.

a 2014 graduate of Nease’s International Baccalaureate program, which is

known for its grueling academics, desire to teach young people the positive

– the Globalist? Is her adventurous spirit and fearlessness something the

aspect about differences, to respect cultures foreign to their own and how

world will see more of in the coming years? Carter says she has always

to create a more peaceful world.

known she wanted to travel. “I come from a family of travelers and I’ve

One wonders if Carter is truly representative of her generation

In addition to her academic studies, Carter was the Captain of

always loved learning about other cultures.” It seems for Carter and her

the Nease Hi-Q Team and the Vice President of the Nease Interact Club.

generation, it is a matter of destiny. As the world grows smaller, Globalists

She participates in many Rotary sponsored events and is very involved with

will feel at home in an ever-changing, digital world, equipped with knowl-

the Rotary Youth Exchange program in Jacksonville.

edge and appreciation of diverse cultures and an open attitude that is

poised to unite us all. It is a world I look forward to living in. Congratulations

During her junior year, Carter had the extradordinary oppor-

tunity to study abroad in Lima, Peru as part of Rotary Exchange. Rotary

to Carter and her fellow Globalists of the class of 2014!

programs allow students to live with a family and go to school in the host

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