“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.
read moreFine Points of Passing the Torch
by: Fr. Nicholas A. Marziani, Jr., D.Min ~ Pastor Emeritus, St. James Church I mentioned in my column last month that I was retiring from my seven year stint as pastor of St. James Church in late January. Since then I have yet been involved with the church as I turn...
read moreCivic Association establishes Annual Fund
by: Bill Jones St. Augustine Beach Civic Association For nearly two decades the St Augustine Beach Civic Association successfully operated a Farmers Arts and Crafts Market that funded donations and community programs. As most people know, St Johns County found a way...
read moreEdgar Degas: The Private Impressionist Works on Paper by the Artist and His Circle On Exhibit April 12 – June 16, 2019
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.
read moreWhy owning your home is important
by: Diane Vespucci Re/Max Realty Like part of the American dream, I got married, had a baby and my husband and I bought our first home. Five years later, not part of the dream -we also got divorced and that was my first lesson in equity. Half of that equity was mine....
read moreDreaming about a Vacation Home or Condo?
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.
read more3 Estate Planning Tips
It is recommended to periodically review your estate plan to determine if there are new planning opportunities of which you can take advantage. Below are three tips as you move through 2019
read morePhotos – from cell phone to computer
Lately I have been getting a lot of questions about the “best” way to get photos from a cell phone to a computer.There are two basic approaches; Direct Wired connection and Over the Air transfer.
read moreSo your friends think you are good enough to be in a Gallery?
If you’re friends think you are good enough to be in a Gallery, and you aren’t sure if you are ready, here are some tips, pros and cons, and suggestions on how think about it, and possibly to go about it.
read moreLocal volunteers go bald to support childhood cancer research
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 3/31/2019 where more than 20 will shave their heads to raise money for lifesaving childhood cancer research.
read moreSt. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival has raised more than $2 million for local charities
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 2019, the Seafood Festival is the largest, oldest, and most family-oriented festival in the Ancient City.
read moreRetirement Reflections
by: Fr. Nicholas A. Marziani, Jr., D.Min. It gives you new and unprecedented personal perspective when you finally circle the date on the calendar when you will become officially “retired”. I haven’t actually crossed that Rubicon yet at the time of writing this...
read moreA Green Path Gathering Green Hands and VeloFest Encourage Community to Consider Greener Transportation
On February 21, A Green Path Gathering will seek to educate and generate dialogue about green transportation. Green Hands and VeloFest wants visitors and area residents to think about human powered options and last mile solutions when visiting the St. Augustine...
read moreCounty Commission doubles rent Music by the Sea still a Go!
by: Bill Jones ~ St. Augustine Beach Civic Association Fans this summer may see a leaner Music by the Sea and perhaps even a shorter season thanks to your St Johns County Board of County Commissioners. The County has doubled the rent on the Pavilion and did so after...
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