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by: Fr. Nicholas A. Marziani, Jr., D.Min Pastor Emeritus, St. James Church Well, it’s about time the highest court of this no longer so fair land pay more than lip service to the real substance of the First Amendment to the Constitution, as well as positive law...
read moreWill Your Home Sell When You Need it to?
by: Michael Turwitt ~ THE TURWITT TEAM at XCELLENCE Realty While every real estate agent will promise to sell your home, the reality of the real estate market today is that this simply doesn’t always happen. The fact of the matter is, the majority of homes listed for...
read more4th Annual “Filling the Gap” event raises $17,000 for local non-profits
(St. Augustine, Fla.) – Stephanie Kinsey, DDS, owner and founder of Palencia Dental in St. Augustine, Fla. along with support from sponsors, patients, friends and family raised $17,000 during the Fourth Annual “Filling the Gap” event in March at The Carriage House...
read moreMusic by the Sea Set to kick off May 15th at Pier Park
by: Bill Jones ~ St. Augustine Beach Civic Association We can’t promise that parking will be free but on May 15th and continuing for 18 consecutive Wednesdays, the Saint Augustine Beach Civic Association and it’s sponsors can promise your free music! It’s the 17th...
read moreEdgar Degas: The private impressionist works on paper by the artist and his circle
(St. Augustine, FL) - A rare look at the works of pioneering artist Edgar Degas comes to St. Augustine’s Lightner Museum in Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist - Works on Paper by the Artist and His Circle. Edgar Degas, one of the leading lights of the 19th-century...
read more“Art Can” beautifying St. Augustine Beach, one can at a time
(St. Augustine, Fla) - Registration is underway for the St. Augustine Art Association Summer Art Camps that begin in June. For children in grades 1 through 6, the weekly half-day sessions introduce art principles and explore creative projects in painting, drawing,...
read moreRegister now for summer art camps
(St. Augustine, FL) - Registration is underway for the St. Augustine Art Association Summer Art Camps that begin in June. For children in grades 1 through 6, the weekly half-day sessions introduce art principles and explore creative projects in painting, drawing,...
read moreThe myths and truths about a reverse mortgage
by: Gaye Jones ~ AnnieMac Home Mortgage A reverse mortgage is a mortgage loan, that enables a borrower age 62 or older to access the unencumbered value of their property. In its basic form, the HECM (Reverse) mirrors a Home. Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) without the...
read more7 Things accomplished by having a will
by: Andrew Jackson, Esq. ~ Jackson Law Let’s start off with what happens if you do not have a Will. If you die without a will (this is called dying “intestate”), your property will be distributed to your heirs according to a formula fixed by law. Your property does...
read moreWant to sell FSBO?
by: Diane Vespucci ~ Re/Max Realty Its spring and the FSBO owner signs are springing up like daisies. When you Google ‘How to Sell your Home’, WikiHow tells you that these are the steps you need to take: 1).Thoroughly clean your home. 2).Have it appraised and...
read moreProcessors, memory and storage – for the non-technically minded
by: Steven Aldrich ~ First Coast Computer Services Without getting too deep into the technical weeds, I would like to explain what these different items do, and why they are important pieces of a computer’s performance puzzle. Let’s explore what each of these “parts”...
read moreSt. Augustine Humane Society receives $5k from Pomerantz family, 550 lbs of pet food and art
(St. Augustine, Fla.) – The St. Augustine Humane Society has received a donation from the Pomerantz family from the estate of David Pomerantz, a middle school teacher at Switzerland Point Middle School in Jacksonville along with a legacy donation, and approximately...
read moreSt. Augustine Music Festival Celebrates 13th Year of FREE Classical Concerts with Mozart, Shostakovich, and Schoenberg
(St. Augustine, Fla) – The St. Augustine Music Festival (SAMF) returns for its 13th summer season of free classical music concerts in the historic Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. Six performances are staged over two weekends, (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday),...
read more“It has been an honor to serve our city”
by: Rich O’Brien ~ Former SAB City Commissioner As many of you know I have served on the St. Augustine Beach City Commission since 2007. My wife and I discussed my resigning from the Commission and agreed that when I felt it was the right time, to resign. I want to...
read moreHigh School Art Show
(St. Augustine, Fla.) - Wow! That’s the consensus of visitors who step into the “14th Annual St. Johns County High School Art Show,” on display at the St. Augustine Art Association through March 31. The salon-style exhibition of 150 original works of student art...
read moreWill Your Home Sell When You Need it to?
by: Michael Turwitt ~ THE TURWITT TEAM at XCELLENCE Realty While every real estate agent will promise to sell your home, the reality of the real estate market today is that this simply doesn’t always happen. The fact of the matter is, the majority of homes listed for...
read more17th Season of Music by the Sea kicks off on May 8th
by: Bill Jones ~ St. Augustine Beach Civic Association Season 17 of Music by the Sea is filled with 19 weeks of talent and variety! Some great local bands like Those Guys, Ain’t Too Proud to Beg and Chilula and a few surprises too! Week one will feature the...
read moreEdgar Degas: The Private Impressionist Works on Paper by the Artist and His Circle
(St. Augustine, FL) - A rare look at the works of pioneering artist Edgar Degas comes to St. Augustine’s Lightner Museum in Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist - Works on Paper by the Artist and His Circle. Edgar Degas, one of the leading lights of the 19th-century...
read moreCongregational Passover Seder led by Rabbi Nadia Siritsky
Temple Bet Yam is pleased to invite you to our traditional Congregational Passover Seder led by Rabbi Nadia Siritsky. The seder will be held at, 2055 Wildwood Drive, St. Augustine, FL, on Friday, April 19, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. All are welcome. The cost for adult members...
read morePanache Salon and Spa Announces April Earth Month Events
April Earth Month Events to Raise Funds for St. Johns and Matanzas Riverkeepers Environmentally-Focused Films at The Corazon and a Pop-Up Shop at Panache
read morePrequalifying Before Listing Your Current Home!
by: Gaye Jones ~ AnnieMac Home Mortgage Most people meet with a professional investment company, CPA or Tax Advisor before making large financial decisions. The same should be true before you decide to sell your current home and buy a new home. Many new...
read moreShould I Consider a Refurbished Computer?
For the budget minded shopper, a refurbished computer may be a way to get as much as 50% off retail. As with any deal, you need to read the fine print.
read moreRich O’Brien, Thank you for your Service to our Community
by: Michael Cunningham ~ SABNJ Publisher In a political time, where it seems people were more interested in division and tearing down others, Rich O’ Brien served with dignity and respect. Appointed in 2006 to the City of St. Augustine Beach City Commission, Rich...
read moreFriends of A1A Announce 10th Annual Environmental Education Fair
The Friends of A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway are proud to announce the 10th annual Kids Ocean Day Florida, Environmental Education Fair for elementary school students on Friday, May 3rd at Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine Beach. This special event...
read moreParks and Recreation Hosts Free Easter Egg Hunts St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department Announces Annual Easter Festivities
(St. Johns County, Fla.) – It’s that time of year again! St. Johns County Parks and Recreation is hosting FREE Easter Egg Hunts at multiple locations on Thursday, April 18 and Saturday, April 20. Photos with the Easter Bunny begin at 10:30 am and theegg hunts begin at 11 am.
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