St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival Coming May 2021!
The inaugural St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival is coming May 2021! Happening at the legendary World Golf Village, this is a showcase of culinary, beverage, and history. Experience culinary excellence, world-class cocktails, live music, epicurean masterclasses, and...
read moreFirst Coast Opera Adds to Leadership Team
First Coast Opera, northeast Florida’s professional opera company, has welcomed Adina Diehl, as its first Administrative Director. A Jacksonville native, Diehl most recently served as Professor of Voice and Opera at The University of North Florida. For this...
read moreA.C. Papa ~ Ancient City Poets, Authors, Photographers, Artists
St. Augustine Shores resident Chris Bodor has been busy during the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. In the new year he will release the third issue of his literary magazine, A.C. Papa (which stands for Ancient City Poets, Authors, Photographers, and Artists). He will...
read moreINK! receives $20,600 funding
INK! receives $20,600 funding for computers, supplies, equipment, and transportation from Rotary Clubs in St. Johns County, Fla. Local Rotary Clubs and Rotary International Foundation empower Rotarians to advance regional, domestic and world understanding, goodwill,...
read moreDreaming about a Vacation Home or Condo?
by: Gaye Jones ~ AnnieMac Home Mortgage With the changes in the tax laws and rising standard deductions, many are finding that their primary home isn’t the great tax advantage that it used to be. If you’re looking for tax advantages, you might consider a 2nd home,...
read moreOut With the Old In the New Year
The City of St. Augustine is offering the opportunity to get rid of the old in the new year by recycling certain items during its annual Sustainable St. Augustine Recycling Event from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6.There are two drop-off recycling sites:...
read moreSaint Augustine Film Festival GOES VIRTUAL
The Saint Augustine Film Festival is going virtual in 2021. The 11th annual event will screen 129 films online from January 14-24, 2021. Originally scheduled for January 14-17 in St. Augustine venues, festival organizers have chosen a different option during the...
read moreTime for a New Year’s Financial Resolution
Many of us probably felt that 2020 lasted a very long time. But now that 2021 is upon us, we can make a fresh start – and one way to do that is to make some New Year’s resolutions. Of course, you can make these resolutions for all parts of your life – physical,...
read moreFeeling Off?
by: Jocelyn Babcock PT, DPT ~ First Coast Rehabilitation Your balance system is much like a choir: a combination of vision, proprioception (your sense of where your limbs are in space) and the vestibular system (information from the inner ear). Information from your...
read moreFool me Once…
by: Steven Aldrich ~ First Coast Computer Services It is a well known fact that there are “sucker lists” which contain the contact info of folks who have fallen for an online scam. These lists are sold and resold to wanna-be-scammers. If you have fallen victim to a...
read moreMusic by the Sea to open with a salute to talented women
by: Bill Jones ~ St. Augustine Beach Civic Association As we embark on Season 18 of Music by the Sea, the Saint Augustine Beach Civic Association will open the season with something new and unique. It our first ever Women’s’ Talent Showcase! Join us on Wednesday May...
read moreSBA offers disaster assistance to Florida small businesses economically impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Florida small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza...
read moreIrony of ironies
by: Fr. Nicholas A. Marziani, Jr., D.Min ~ Pastor Emeritus, St. James Church It doesn’t get crazier than this. I’m still amazed at the juxtaposition of two major developments in our world lately that would have us attempt to move in opposite directions simultaneously....
read moreDon’t let fears drive your investment choices
by: Contributed by Edward Jones First, the coronavirus rocked the financial markets. Then, oil prices dropped more than 20 percent after a breakdown in OPEC production discussions. Not surprisingly, the markets took another nosedive. Yet, despite these events, this...
read moreSunshine Bus Company social distancing policy
The safety of our riders and employees is a top priority for the Sunshine Bus Company. In accordance with the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) recommendations for restricting public gatherings during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Sunshine Bus Company is implementing a Social Distancing Policy restricting the number of occupants to 10 per vehicle, including the driver, and requiring patrons to maintain a six-foot distance from other passengers.
read moreDr. Aguilar annouces candidacy for U.S. House of Representatives 4th District
Paid for by Erick Aguilar Congressional Race Candidate Dr. Erick Aguilar is a Republican Candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, Florida 4th District. He is for America’s Future with a campaign focusing on families, economy, education, public safety, and...
read moreCan I still list my home during the COVID-19 outbreak? Can I buy?
These are definitely trying times, no matter your age. Plans are changing daily. Maybe you were planning to put your house on the market this spring, move in the summer, or buy a place. Do you have to change your plans?
read moreWill rates go to zero?
by: Gaye Jones ~ AnnieMac Home Mortgage I’ve had several calls, asking if mortgage rates are going to zero? The answer is no, the Fed rate only effects rates that are tied to the prime rate (think HELOC’s, some credit cards, business loans)! The drop in the Fed rate...
read moreSt. Augustine Distillery creates hand sanitizer in response to COVID-19 outbreak
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and severe shortages of commercial hand sanitizer, the St. Augustine Distillery is using alcohol from its distillery to make their own branded hand sanitizer. The sanitizer includes a percentage of proof ethanol, used to produce the distillery’s local spirits, which is also the active ingredient in commercial hand sanitizer.
read moreWhat does it cost to update from Windows 7 to Windows 10?
Contrary to popular belief, you need not purchase a new windows 10 license, if you are updating from windows 7. So, the answer to the question is “It typically costs nothing to update to Windows 10.”
read moreCOVID-19, information & updates
(St. Johns Coutny, Fla ) – In an effort to provide readers up to date and accurate information, the St. Augustine & the Beaches News Journal would like to suggest the following sources for information on closures, event postponements and cancelations. For local...
read moreHow to protect yourself ~ From the CDC
Know How it Spreads. There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
read moreSteps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick From the CDC
Stay home except to get medical care Stay home: People who are mildly ill with COVID-19 are able to recover at home. Do not leave, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas. Stay in touch with your doctor. Call before you get medical care. Be sure to get...
read moreWorst practices
by: Max Royle, City Manager ~ City of St. Augustine Beach Time for the fourth installment in our series of worst public management practices. Today we’ll highlight two. 1, Management by Broom. Here’s the scenario: A newly-hired city manager decides that personnel at...
read moreLove letters straight from the heart
by: Fr. Nicholas A. Marziani, Jr., D.Min ~ Pastor Emeritus, St. James Church Valentine’s Day is, of course, now in the rear view mirror, with perhaps just cards and credit card charges for romantic dinners and expensive chocolates to remind us of the occasion. But...
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