SAB Civic Association News
Surf Illumination set for December 7th at Pier Park Join us at Pier Park on Saturday December 7th from 3 until 7 PM for an evening of family fun that includes the lighting of of our Christmas Tree by Commissioner Dylan Rumrell and his family. There will be free...
read moreRiver House Programs and Events
*All programs, unless otherwise noted, are held at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084). Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm / Friday 8:30am-12pm *For reservations and information about these and other ongoing classes, please visit or call River House...
read moreThe Chainsmokers to join THE PLAYERS for Military Appreciation Day
As THE PLAYERS Championship continues to set the gold standard in every facet of the event, tournament officials today announced that award-winning duo, The Chainsmokers, will highlight the tournament’s Military Appreciation Day Ceremony on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at...
read moreAnnouncing the 2020 St. Agustine Lions Seafood Festival Save the Date! The 39th Annual Seafood Festival will be held March 20 through 22
(St. Augustine, Fla. ) – The St. Augustine Lions Club is proud to announce the dates for the 39th Annual Seafood Festival, which will be held in the Ancient City March 20-22, 2020. The beloved festival is the primary fundraising event for the St. Augustine Lions...
read moreSt. Francis House’s Kare for Kids seeks to relieve homeless children ‘in crisis’
Kare for Kids has been established to provide dedicated programs for homeless children and youth at St. Francis Family House and Port in the Storm Homeless Youth Center. There are more that 600 homeless students in St. Johns County Schools. Many are part of a family...
read moreNothing
by: Max Royle, City of St. Augustine Beach A resident concluded an August email with this postscript: “They [the City Commission] do NOTHING for the residents. I repeat, NOTHING!” Yes, she highlighted “nothing” with capital letters, which I’m told is the cyberworld’s...
read moreFriends
by: Fr. Nicholas A. Marziani, Jr., D.Min ~ Pastor Emeritus, St. James Church It was a blessed experience to recently witness (via satellite from Rome) the canonization of one of my favorite 19th century heroes, now St. John Cardinal Henry Newman, Oxford don and high...
read moreWhat’s New at the Council on Aging (COA)
All programs, unless otherwise noted, are held at River House, 179 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084. For reservations and information about these and other ongoing classes, please visit www.coasjc.org/river-house/ or call 904-209-3655. River House hours are...
read moreGiving thanks
by: Diane Vespucci ~ Re/Max 100 Realty Throughout the year, I’m often reminded of the Kennedy inauguration quote, taken from Luke 12.48: “For those to whom much is given, much is required” As a Realtor, I believe we have a responsibility to the community we work in; a...
read moreMisinformation in lending
by: Gaye Jones ~ AnnieMac Home Mortgage There were so many changes made in the lending industry after the housing crash of 2008, and those changes keep coming. Each program (FHA, VA, USDA, and Conventional) all have guidelines of approximately 800 pages each, so you...
read moreBe creative when withdrawing from retirement accounts
Provided by: Edward Jones Like many people, you may spend decades putting money into your IRA and your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. But eventually you will want to take this money out – if you must start withdrawing some of it. How can you...
read moreFlorida leads the way revolutionizing estate planning by allowing electronic wills
by: Jessie Feldman, J.D., LL.M. ~ Jackson Law Group Florida is leading the way in estate planning as a new bill is revolutionizing the way Floridians execute their last will and testaments. The Florida Legislature passed House Bill 409, which allows for electronic...
read moreDefining moments, preserving memories
by: Holly Guyton ~ Defining Moments I came here to St. Augustine six years ago after living abroad for 16 years. Along with raising my amazing son, I was looking for meaningful work to do and truly found my passion in Defining Moments. You see, I lost my mom 20 years...
read moreFamily Photo Tips
by: Christine Cousart ~ Cousart Studios The holiday season is now upon us and it is a time when you are more likely to get your full family together (It is usually like herding cats if you try to do it without an occasion). Can I be bold enough to suggest that you...
read moreThinking of a new computer?
by: Steven Aldrich ~ First Coast Computer Services
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday approaching, many folks are considering replacing their computer. There are a few primary reasons to consider a new computer. Let’s explore them.
read moreRethreaded charity event at Tringali Barn at Heritage Farms A charity event for Rethreaded, a nonprofit helping human trafficking survivors, will be held on Nov. 6
by: Kristin Keen ~ Founder of Rethreaded Did you know that 90 percent of women want to leave the sex trade, but don’t have access to jobs and a new life? Rethreaded, a local nonprofit that creates jobs for human trafficking survivors, has provided over 60,000 hours of...
read moreEat, Drink, Relax Cheba Hut now open in St. Augustine Beach
In late October, Dusty and Monica Derickson opened one of St. Augustine Beaches’ newest restaurants, Cheba Hut St. Augustine, at 604 Anastasia Blvd. They boast that the Cheba Hut is a “toasted” sub concept that has been curing the munchies since the first store opened...
read moreVeterans Day
(St. Augustine Beach, Fla.) – The City of St. Augustine Beach will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, November 11, 2019 at 3pm. The event will take place at Lakeside Veterans’ Memorial Sculpture Garden (2200 A1A South, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080),...
read more54th Annual St. Augustine Festival of Art, Nov 30 – Dec 1
(St. Augustine, Fla.) - The St. Augustine Art Association is kicking off this year’s holiday season with the 54th Annual St. Augustine Festival of Art on Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, December 1, at Francis Field, 25 W Castillo Dr., in historic St. Augustine, FL....
read moreCBJ Communications launches in St. Augustine
Longtime golf industry executive, James Cramer has launched CBJ Communications, LLC, a St. Augustine, Florida-based public relations and communications consulting firm that specializes in sharing its clients’ stories and maximizing their impact. CBJ Communications,...
read moreAuthor Dr. Roger Smith to present at St. Augustine Archaeological Association meeting, Oct. 2
On Wednesday, October 2, the monthly meetings of the St. Augustine Archaeological Association (SAAA) will take place. A talk will be given by Dr. Roger Smith, titled The Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park: Where Legend Meets History. The Fountain of Youth...
read more11th Annual Bratini Fundraiser Set for October 18, 2019
(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 moreCivic Association sets date for Surf Illumination and fall meetings
by: Bill Jones ~ St. Augustine Beach Civic Association Surf Illumination, our community Christmas Tree lighting and holiday celebration will take place on Saturday December 7th from 3 until 7 PM at the St Johns County Pier Park in the Promenade. We are delighted to be...
read moreFind the home you want
by: Diane Vespucci ~ Re/Max 100 Realty You’ve been pre-approved and know your price range. You know how many bedrooms and bathrooms you want in your new property or at least about how many and now it’s time to look for a home in your price range. It’s not every day...
read moreThey call it the FINE PRINT for a reason!!!
by: Gaye Jones ~ AnnieMac Home Mortgage I’m as guilty as most in not really reading the fine print, but when you are making financial decisions regarding the biggest investment most of us make in our lifetime, it’s imperative that you do read the fine print! My...
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