What is Streaming?
by: Steven Aldrich ~ First Coast Computer Services
I get this question quite often. Streaming is defined as: a method of transmitting or receiving data (especially video and audio material) over a computer network as a steady, continuous flow, allowing playback to start while the rest of the data is still being received.
read moreWork toward your own financial Independence Day
Once again, it’s time for fireworks, picnics and parades as the nation celebrates Independence Day. Collectively, we enjoy many liberties, but some freedoms can be elusive – and financial freedom is one of them. What actions can you take to help yourself eventually...
read moreCivic Association welcomes new board member
by: Bill Jones ~ St. Augustine Beach Civic Association Ed Pritchett, a resident of Sea Grove has graciously accepted an appointment to The St Augustine Beach Civic Association. Former Vice President Mark Lilly has new work obligations which cut into his...
read more11th Annual Bratini fundraiser set for October 18, 2019 Men modeling art bras and $5 martinis raise money for local cancer patients
(St. Augustine Beach, Fla.) - ArtBreakers announces the 11th annual Bratini will be held at the Guy Harvey Resort (860 A1a Beach Blvd.) on Friday October 18, 2019. Cocktails, live music, appetizers and silent auction begin at 6:00 pm; the live bra auction fashion show...
read moreSurvey
by: Max Royle ~ City of St. Augustine Beach
Earlier this year, the city’s Communications and Events Coordinator, Cindy Walker, developed the city’s first ever multi-page survey questionnaire.
read moreShould you refinance?
by: Gaye Jones ~ AnnieMac Home Mortgage
I assume most of you are getting solicited to refinance your current mortgage as rates continue to drop. Refinancing, many times, can be beneficial, but you need to make sure that it is in your benefit to do so.
read moreSales and use tax on building contractors
by: Jessie Feldman, Esq ~ Jackson Law Group
The St. Johns County and surrounding areas have seen a recent boom in the housing market and work by building contractors. The complexity of the sales and use tax rules has led to erroneous and misapplication of the taxes, making this area ripe for Tax Audit with the Florida Department of Revenue (“DOR”).
read moreResponsible home buying
by: Diane Vespucci ~ Re/Max Realty
Buying a home used to be the American dream. Then there was the recession and for many home owners, that dream became a nightmare. It was a hard lesson for many of us. Many lost jobs and couldn’t find new ones.
read moreOwners of Riverside Cottages Assisted Living elebrate 25-years in St. Augustine
(St. Augustine, Fla.) – What started as a career change in Washington D.C. in 1994 has developed into a lifelong passion for Robert and Michele Carmines, founders of Riverside Cottages at the Shores, southern St. Johns County’s only locally owned-and-operated assisted...
read moreKeepers of the Coast “Day After” beach cleanup
Keepers of the Coast welcomes volunteers, sponsors, and adoptees to assist in the 10th Annual “Day After” Beach Cleanup on Friday, July 5, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. This community-wide effort will take place at several beach access points in St. Johns County, including...
read moreMichael’s Tasting Room rebrands and debuts new menu Chef Michael Lugo’s Popular Downtown St. Augustine Restaurant Announces New Concept
(St. Augustine, Fla) – Lobster gnocchi over corn saffron puree, Wagyu beef cheeks with yuca mofongo mash, and crab croquetas with datil guava glaze are just a few of the new menu items offered up at Michael’s, a 57-seat restaurant nestled at 25 Cuna Street in downtown...
read moreFree books for children St. Augustine Day Care
(St. Augustine, Fla.) - All preschoolers at a St. Augustine Day care are now receiving a book a month plus literacy resources for an entire year because of a team of local literacy supporters. In an effort to support the youngest of readers, the St. Augustine Sertoma...
read moreTrust your gut, could be your Angel
By: Fr. Nicholas A. Marziani, Jr., ~ D.Min Pastor Emeritus, St. James Church Like many of us, I was appalled months ago by the revelations of terrible sexual abuse that occurred in the context of the American women’s gymnastics Olympic team. As a member of the Roman...
read moreSt. Augustine Travel Club meeting
The St. Augustine Travel Club will hold its next gathering on Tuesday, June 18, at 2:00 pm at the Southeast Branch Public Library, on U.S. 1 near SR206. We look forward to seeing you as we will cover Scotland and Ireland. Highlighting the Gathering of the Clans in...
read moreUnited Way of St. Johns County expands to Putnam
United Way of St. Johns County has announced that the organization is responding to the call of businesses, nonprofits and community members, along with that of United Way Worldwide, to expand to cover the Putnam County region. Chairman of the Board of Directors,...
read moreJune full of amazing acts at Music by the Sea
By: Bill Jones ~ St. Augustine Beach Civic Association Our four Music by the Sea shows set for June all deserve a 5 Star rating! June 5th Music by the Sea presents a multi-talented musician and singer who just happens to be one of the best slide guitar players on the...
read moreFostering Connections launches in St. Johns
Fostering Connections St. Johns, a new nonprofit organization in St. Johns County, held their Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting on May 10 at The Gillis Law Firm. Thirty people were in attendance, including Chamber ambassadors, community members, and board members....
read moreJenna Alexander opening new series, June 26
(St. Augustine, Fla.) – Local artist Jenna Alexander announces the unveiling of her latest art series, The Flower Map of the United States, with an opening from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26th at Gray 1908, home to Jenna Alexander Studio in St. Augustine....
read moreHelping your Millennial children plan for the future
by: Marcus Thompson, Esq. ~ Jackson Law Helping Your Millennial Children Plan for the Future Baby Boomers who have worked hard to manage their finances have children who are of the ageto either carry on their financial success and hard work or lose it all. The best...
read moreTrash talk
Max Royle City of St. Augustine Beach If trash can be reused, is it really trash? For those of you who choose not to use your Sherlock Holmesian powers of logic to deduce to what I’m referring, let me explain. The trash in this instance is recyclables: the steel and...
read moreFACT: Microsoft will NOT call you!
by: Steven Aldrich ~ First Coast Computer Services If someone calls you out of the blue and claims they are with Microsoft, JUST HANG UP. Since I wrote my article titled “I want my refund” (Sept 2018) the frequency of these scam phone calls has increased, and the cost...
read moreTemple Bet Yam’s Annual Pizza and Bingo Night
Join Temple Bet Yam for its annual pizza and bingo night starting at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8th, at the Temple, 2055 Wildwood Dr., St. Augustine, just off SR 207. For just $15, participants of this fun-filled evening will be able to play at least ten games for...
read moreState Representative Cyndi Stevenson on Legislative Session, a letter to constituents
from: Representative Stevenson’s Office The 2019 Session, the first under our new Governor Ron DeSantis, was a productive one. Most bills, including the Legislative Budget (SB 2500) passed with strong bipartisan support. The 2019-2020 tax package continues the...
read moreSt. Augustine Music Festival announces full 2019 concert program
(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 moreGive me a (Sabbath) break
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...
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