Spring cleaning
by: Diane Vespucci ~ Re/Max 100 Realty I found myself in a garden center the other day. Spring has sprung and with it is my annual chagrin at the state of my grass, or rather what should be grass but what, in reality, has descended into a tangle of weeds. Colorful...
read moreThe legs of a loan
by: Gaye Jones ~ AnnieMac Home Mortgage When I first got into the business over 30 years ago, we used to say that a loan was like a table with 4 legs. If one leg was weak the table could still stand, the 4 legs were credit history, assets, income and debts. But after...
read moreSt. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival has raised more than $2 million for local charities The 39th Annual Seafood Festival will be held March 20-22
(St. Augustine, Fla.) – The annual St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival returns to the Ancient City this March. The Festival is a cornerstone of the Lions Club’s fundraising efforts for the year. Founded in 1981, and with more than 20,000 people expected to attend in...
read moreFriends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway Supports Local Art Friends of A1A partner with Flagler Beach artist for exclusive design
The Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway, Inc. are pleased to announce their continued efforts to support and promote local art, with the release of their 2020 Spoonbills & Sprockets Cycling Tour jersey design by Flagler County artist Carla Cline....
read moreWhat does end of ‘Stretch IRA’ mean to you?
Contributed by Edward Jones If your IRA is big enough to help you pay for retirement with enough left over to leave to your heirs, you’ll want to pay close attention to some recently enacted legislation – because it could have a big impact on your estate plans. Here’s...
read moreLawn care advice Joshua Ore, Buds Pest Control
Hot days and rainy evenings may make for a relaxing Florida summer, but these weather patterns are also conducive to pests that will wreak havoc on your lawn! However, there are some signs that you can catch early to keep your lawn green all summer. One insect that is...
read moreMusic by the Sea welcomes new sponsors!
by: Bill Jones ~ St. Augustine Beach Civic Association The 18th season of the iconic Music by the Sea Concerts is just few months away. The series will again be held on Wednesday evenings beginning in late May and running though August. Sponsorship sales are going...
read moreTax season scams recognizing the telltale signs
Thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and their personal information to tax scams. Scammers use the regular mail, telephone, or email to set up individuals, businesses, payroll and tax professionals.
read moreTHE PLAYERS annouces lineup of military appreciation initiatives Complimentary admission for military and discounted admission for veterans; Weeklong lineup of events include Job Fair, Operation Shower, Military Appreciation Day and hospitality access
(Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.) – THE PLAYERS Championship, which returns to TPC Sawgrass March 10-15, has a long-standing commitment to hosting and honoring men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. The 2020 tournament will once again offer a strong lineup...
read moreSanderson to present at SAAA, March 3
(St. Augustine, Fla.) - On Tuesday, March 3rd, the monthly meeting of the St. Augustine Archaeological Association will be held. A talk will be given by Rachel L. Sanderson titled, Cemeteries, Documents, and Technology: Bringing Everyday Life in Colonial Florida to a...
read moreNational MS Society hosts Walk MS to unite community to create world free of MS Walkers inspired by the nearly one million people in the U.S. living with MS
(St. Augustine, Fla.) – An estimated 300 people are expected to raise more than $60,000 at Walk MS: St Augustine on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at First United Methodist Church in St. Augustine. Walk MS is an opportunity for people to come together with friends, loved...
read moreLocal Volunteers Go Bald to Support Childhood Cancer Research
(St. Augustine, Fla ) – The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest private funder of children’s cancer research grants, will host one of its signature head-shaving events at Meehan’s Irish Pub on March 29, 2020, where more than dozens of anticipated shavees will shave...
read moreThe completed life?
by ~ Fr. Nicholas A. Marziani, Jr., D.Min - Pastor Emeritus, St. James Church I learned of something very disturbing the other day. Evidently human euthanasia has taken a fearsome turn, one that truly threatens to take us over the cliff as a society. This new twist...
read moreLibrary events Anastasia Island Branch
GRADES 3-5 BOOK CLUB: Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer Fridays in February @ 3:30 PM Read the book before the movie release! Join us for our brand new Kids Book Club at the Anastasia Island Library (Grades 3 through 5). Make new friends, have good discussions and fun....
read moreThinking of short term rentals?
by ~ Diane Vespucci, Re/Max 100 Realty Are you thinking of doing short term rentals? Saint Augustine is famous for selling dreams. Many of us come here on vacation and move here sometime later. I did, and its been home for decades, but for years before I made the...
read moreAre you putting the cart before the horse?
by ~ Gaye Jones, AnnieMac Home Mortgage Before you purchase a home, transfer ownership in a home, build a new home or refinance your current home, always talk to a professional first. Generally, if you don’t work in the industry, you probably don’t know all the...
read moreDon’t play politics with your portfolio
by ~ Contributed by Edward Jones You’re probably aware this is an election year. During the next several months, the candidates will discuss issues that should greatly interest you as a citizen. But as an investor, how concerned should you be with the results of the...
read moreMajor highlights of the new “Secure Act” signed into law
by ~ Andrew Jackson, J.D., LL.M. - Jackson Law Group The SECURE Act, or the “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act”, was recently signed into law on December 20, 2019 without much notice. It took effect on January 1, 2020 and significantly changed...
read moreOccupational Therapy
by ~ Liana Valla - VitalTherapy Occupational Therapy (OT) works to improve life skills performance. Life skills, considered as a group, include areas like sleep and personal hygiene, home and financial management, school, work and leisure. Good performance in life...
read moreDon’t be afraid of the upcoming Census
by ~ Bill Jones - St. Augustine Beach Civic Association On Thursday February 20th, your St Augustine Beach Civic Association welcomes US Census Partnership Specialist Jennifer Pyle as our guest speaker. Mrs. Pyle is a local resident and a longtime government employee,...
read moreMicrosoft locked my computer, I had to call the number…
by ~ Steven Aldrich - First Coast Computer Services I would never have imagined that so many of my clients could be scammed this way. This Fake Tech Support scam is quickly becoming the number one issue that I deal with. Below are a few ways to tell if you are about...
read moreTemple Bet Yam’s Deli Night returns
(St. Augustine, Fla. ) – Thursday, February 27, 2020 is Deli Nite. Temple Bet Yam’s eagerly awaited and very popular Deli Nite is back fo your deli-dining pleasure! Your choice of our famous overstuffed corned beef, pastrami, and/or turkey sandwiches are available...
read moreThe 2020 St. Augustine 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 moreDr. Ryan Duggins to present at SAAA, Feb. 5
(St. Augustine, Fla) - On Wednesday, February 5th, the monthly meetings of the St. Augustine Archaeological Association will be held. A talk will be given by Dr Ryan Duggins titled, Florida’s Submerged Pre-Contact Archaeology: Investigating and Protecting Manasota...
read moreELC of North Florida announces 2019 preschool Teacher of the Year
(St. Augustine, Fla.) - Whether exceptional teachers are born or made is not the question. What matters is that by the time they make it into the classroom, they are filled with the necessary passion, drive, education and genuine love of teaching children that...
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