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This week in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches Sep. 30 – Oct. 6
Oct 2nd
Great White Shark 3D and Tornado Alley 3D at Word Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater Two thrilling films — one GIANT experience — Great White Shark 3D and Tornado Alley 3D! Purchase any full-priced ticket to one documentary and get the second for only $1. Check the website for show schedule. One World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 904-940-4133 www.worldgolfimax.com
Ordinary People – This exhibit is a colorful, folksy presentation featuring some of St. Augustine’s first colonists. The exhibit is open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the St. Augustine Visitor Information Center, 10 Castillo Dr. www.StAugustine-450.com
Wood & Landscape Art Exhibit – The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach will host the works of Gene Roberds and Grant Ward. Grant specializes in turning wood and spinning metal vessels using a lathe. Gene Roberds works include watercolors, oil and acrylic, plus some photographs and drawings. Admission to the gallery is free and it is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-280-0614; www.ccpvb.org
Monday – Thursday: September 30 – October 3
Wizard of Oz 3D – Relive the timeless children’s tale about a Kansas girl’s journey over the rainbow with the re-release of “The Wizard of Oz: An IMAX 3D Experience.” Tickets are $13 adults; $12 seniors/students/military and $10 children 3-12. Check the website for show schedule. One World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 904-940-4133 www.worldgolfimax.com
Monday – Friday: September 30 – October 4
Liz Rodda Clockwise Exhibit – The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum at Flagler College will host works of multi-media artist Liz Rodda, who uses sculpture and video as a means to investigate our notions of fate, personal control, and the future. The artist considers each work a “psychological experiment”. Admission is free. The Museum is open to the public Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is closed when classes are not in session. 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine. 904-826-8530 www.flagler.edu/crispellert
Monday: September 30
Savory Faire First Thanksgiving Food & Wine Tour – Throughout September, the original “foodie” historical adventure tour, Savory Faire, explores fascinating, little-known facts about the First Thanksgiving right here in St. Augustine! The city was founded on September 8, 1565 and on that date a Feast of Thanksgiving was shared between the Spaniards and native Timucua Indians. This 2-1/2 hour tour features tastes of the city’s cultural heritage. Tickets are $49. Reservations are required. 904-825-0087 www.staugustinecitywalks.com
Tuesday – Sunday: October 1 – 6
Flavors of Florida’s Historic Coast – More than 22 outstanding restaurants offer “Chef’s Choice” prix fixe (fixed price) three-course dining showcasing their chef’s talents and the rich culinary heritage of Florida’s Historic Coast. October is an exciting time to dine at St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches. www.HistoricCoastFlavors.com
The Tasting Tours “Corks and Forks” Celebrates Pink! – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Come hungry to stroll St. Augustine’s brick lined streets on this guided 3-hour food and wine tour and The Tasting Tours will donate $5 per ticket towards Breast Cancer Awareness! Tours are on Tuesday through Sunday at 1:30 pm. Tickets are $79 pp all inclusive. Tours depart from The Gifted Cork, 64 Hypolita Street. 904-325-3911 www.thetastingtours.com
Tuesday: October 1
Salt Air Farmer’s Market – Marineland Marina hosts the Salt Air Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Find an array of fresh, organically-grown produce and other yummy things. 101 Tolstoy Lane, St. Augustine. 904-814-9886 www.marinelandmarina.com
Wednesday: October 2
Farmer’s Arts and Crafts Market – Farmers’ Market located at the ocean-side St. Johns County Pier Park featuring selections of fresh produce, plants, baked goods, fine art, jewelry and more! Open 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Rain or shine. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. 904-347-8007 www.thecivicassociation.com
Tidal Creek Exploration by Kayak at Marineland – Go kayaking with Ripple Effect Ecotours from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Explore tidal creeks made naturally with dynamic habitats and abundant wildlife. Guides are professional, very knowledgeable and passionate about your guided ecotour. All costs include passes to Georgia Aquarium’s Marineland Dolphin Adventure and the finest kayaking equipment at $55 for adults and $45 for 15 years or younger. 101 Tolstoy Lane, Marineland. 904-347-1565 www.rippleeffectecotours.com
Adventure EcoTour – Step off land and onto a stable research boat and leave the work up to St. Augustine Eco Tours. Boats cruise at safe and steady speeds that allow the best of both worlds–wildlife sightings and a great breeze! A highlight to any trip includes marine mammal sightings by resident dolphins or manatees. Tours depart at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 & 5:30 p.m. from St. Augustine Municipal Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez. 904-377-7245 www.staugustineecotours.com
Lightner Museum Curator Tour – Lightner Museum curator provides a themed interactive tour designed to give participants an opportunity to see acquisitions in operation rather than just as static displays. The tour, which is included in admission, takes place at 10 a.m. on the second floor of Lightner Museum. Admission is $10 adults; $6 for active duty military; $5 college student and youth ages 12-18; under 12 are free. 75 King St., St. Augustine.
904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org
Fashionable Lunch – The Fashion Trendsetters present unique fashions and jewelry for the sophisticated mature woman from Rochelle’s Boutique. The 11:30 a.m. luncheon, at the Casa Monica Hotel’s 95 Cordova Restaurant, includes champagne or mimosa, choice of appetizer, entree, dessert and coffee or tea for $23.75. Reservations suggested.
904-810-6810, 95 Cordova St., St. Augustine.
Thursday – Sunday: October 3 – 6
“Gravity” at the IMAX Theater – “Gravity” is a heart-pounding thriller that pulls you into the infinite and unforgiving realm of deep space on the biggest screen in Northeast Florida at the IMAX Theater, World Golf Hall of Fame. See the biggest movie of fall staring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. Adults $13, Seniors/Students/Military $12, and Children 3-12 $10. Visit the website for showtimes. One World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 904-940-4133 www.worldgolfimax.com
Spamalot at the Limelight Theatre – The Monty Python-inspired musical comedy “Spamalot” comes to St. Augustine’s Limelight Theatre. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $25; $22 seniors; $20 student and military. 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. 904-825-1164 www.limelight-theatre.org
Thursday: October 3
“Racial Identity in the American South” – Dr. James Cobb, Spalding Distinguished Research Professor, University of Georgia, will present “Racial Identity, and Reality in the American South” at 7 p.m. in the Flagler Room of Ponce Hall. The lecture is part of the speaker series Race and the South: St. Augustine in Context, presented by the Flagler College Ideas and Images program marking the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act. The lecture is free and open to the public. 74 King Street, St. Augustine. 904-819-6282 www.flagler.edu/our-community
Brian Wilson & Jeff Beck Concert – Legendary music icons and Grammy Award winners, Brian Wilson (co-founder of The Beach Boys) and Jeff Beck (Yardbirds), will perform at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. The show begins at 7 p.m. (gates open at 5:30 p.m.). Tickets range from $40 – $80. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine. 904-471-1965 www.staugamphitheatre.com
Friday – Sunday: October 4 – 6
Presidents Cup Weekend – The World Golf Hall of Fame celebrates the 2013 Presidents Cup with activities including a special scavenger hunt, a photo opportunity with the Hall’s Presidents Cup, and more! Open Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and noon – 6 p.m. Sunday. Adult admission is $19.50, $18.50 for seniors and $10 for students. For this special week, residents of Illinois and PGA professionals will be admitted free. 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 904-940-4123 www.WorldGolfHallofFame.org
12th Annual Tactile Art Show – This popular show at the St. Augustine Art Association features “touchable” art created in partnership with the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. The exhibit will be located in the Art Association’s gallery. The gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday noon – 4 p.m. and Sunday 2 – 5 p.m. Admission is free. 22 Marine St., St. Augustine. 904-824-2310 www.staaa.org
‘Art Dorks Rise’ Art Exhibit at space:eight gallery – ‘Art Dorks Rise’ is a group show of 30 internationally-acclaimed artists exhibiting 30 pieces of original work. The opening party is on the 4th from 5 – 11 p.m. at St. Augustine’s space:eight gallery. The show runs through November 30. 228 West King St., St. Augustine. 904-829-2838 www.spaceeight.com
The Tasting Tours ‘Vittles and Vino’ Tour Celebrates Pink! – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Hop on board a Vittles and Vino VIP (horse drawn) Carriage Tour for a 3 hour food and wine experience in October and we will donate $5 per ticket towards Breast Cancer Awareness. Tours are Friday – Monday at 2 p.m. Tours depart from 100 St. George Street, Suite E. Tickets are $109 pp all inclusive. Call or text 904-325-3911 for more info or visit www.thetastingtours.com
Friday: October 4
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park Garden Tour – Join Park Ranger, Cheryl Thomdike, on a 10 a.m. guided walk through the formal Gardens to learn about the various flower and plant species that the park has to offer. The tour is free with regular park entrance fee of $5 per vehicle, up to eight people; $4 per vehicle for single occupancy or $2 per person on bicycle applies. 6400 North Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast. 386-446-6780 www.FloridaStateParks.org
First Friday Art Walk – From 5 – 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month, new exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments are featured at more than 20 participating galleries in St. Augustine. Tours begin at San Sebastian Winery. Complimentary shuttle service to most galleries is provided by St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys. 157 King St., St. Augustine. 904-829-0065 www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com
Colonial Quarter Magic Show – Magic, pirates, history and comedy combine in the family-friendly Colonial Quarter Magic Show each Friday at 8 p.m. on the outdoor stage under the stately Colonial Oak. Led by “Mayhem de Magnifico,” audience members are both amazed and included in the enchanted performance. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 5 to 15. Under age 5 free. 33 St. George St., St. Augustine. 904-599-2113 www.colonialquarter.com
ARTober Fest – The harvest is in and that means it’s time for another ARTober Fest, a celebration of art and the artists who create it at Amiro Art & Found Gallery. Stop by during the First Friday Art Walk from 5 – 9 p.m. 9C Aviles St., St. Augustine, 904-824-8460 www.amiroartandfound.com
Autumn Sunset Guided Ecotour – Ripple Effect Ecotours provides this one of kind guided adventure from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. into the National Estuarine Research Reserve, one of twenty-eight in USA. Learn more about the importance for an estuarine system and coastal habitats that are important for all life. You will find nature in pristine condition using the finest kayaking equipment guided by a master naturalist. No experience required. The cost is $55 for adults and $45 for 15 years or younger; includes general admission passes to Marineland Dolphin Adventure. 904-347-1565 www.rippleeffectecotours.com
City and Colour with The Paper Kites Concert – City and Colour brings a unique blend of folk, country and blues to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. The concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $32 in advance and $35 the day of the show. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-209-0399 www.pvconcerthall.com
Saturday & Sunday: October 5 & 6
St. Johns County Home & Garden Show – Plant clinics, horticulture workshops and demonstrations, garden boutique, tours and other garden tips for the home from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday. Free Admission and Parking. St. Augustine Agricultural Center, 3125 Agricultural Center Dr., St. Augustine. 904-209-0430
Corn Maze at Skyes and Cooper Farms – A 9-acre corn maze full of “cornfusing” twists and turns, “live” entertainment including Jack, the loudest hee-hawing donkey around and some more good ole family fun will be at the Sykes and Cooper Farms. The hours are Friday 5 – 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission (cash only) is $9 general admission, children 2 and under FREE. 5995 Brough Rd., Elkton. 904-692-1370
Saturday: October 5
Old City Farmers’ Market – Features locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, plants and more. Open 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South.
904-471-3733.
Paddle Pellicer Creek from Faver-Dykes – A local favorite and guided by Ripple Effect Ecotours. Start from Faver-Dykes State park at 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. with a leisure paddle along the twisty path to relaxation and educational awareness of this beautiful Aquatic Preserve; one of the last remaining natural watersheds that flows into an estuarine system without major man-made alterations. A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the Friends of Washington Oaks for park improvement projects. All costs include the finest kayaking equipment and guided service at $55 for adults and $45 for 15 years or younger.
904-347-1565 www.rippleeffectecotours.com
Living History Day at Fort Matanzas National Monument – From 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., authentically clad re-enactors demonstrate life in the British Colonial Navy at this Spanish fortress that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. Admission to Fort Matanzas National Monument is free including the ferry ride to and from Rattlesnake Island. 8635 A1A South, St. Augustine. 904-471-0116 www.nps.gov/foma
Datil Pepper Cook-off Festival – The Datil Pepper Festival is a celebration of culture, tradition, flavor, and heat. The St. Johns County Agricultural Center will host a Datil Pepper Cook-off from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. during the Annual Home and Garden Show. Chefs compete for People’s choice and professional awards by presenting dishes using the datil pepper. Admission is free and tasting tickets are available at the event. There will be four awarded prizes to participating chefs. 3125 Agricultural Center Dr., St. Augustine. 904-209-0430 www.datilpepperfestival.com
Vilano Beach Sunset Celebration – Features a spectacular sunset across the bay plus dozens of market vendors, live music, local arts and crafts and more at the Vilano Pier. 260 Vilano Rd. Activities are from 3 p.m. – dusk. Admission is free. 260 Vilano Rd. St. Augustine. 904-540-0402 www.vilanobeachfl.com
Civil Rights & Black Heritage Tour- St. Augustine Black Heritage Tours Inc. will offer a FREE historic walking tour at 5 p.m. Learn about St. Augustine’s historic role in Black History and events leading up to the Civil Rights act of 1964. Tours depart from the Tour Saint Augustine office, 4 Granada Street and encompass several blocks over the course of an hour. Space is limited and advance reservations are required. 904-825-0087 www.StAugustineBlackHeritageTours.com
Sunset sailing aboard Sirenia! – Feel your worries melt away on this 2-hour journey into the estuary surrounding the nation’s oldest city. Take in views of St. Augustine’s historic bayfront as a romantic sunset colors the sky. Your Captain will do the work or let you try your hand at sailing, otherwise you can relax as the world passes you by. Buy 1 ticket full price at $50/adult and get $10 off 2nd adult ticket! The tour departs St. Augustine Municipal Marina at 5:15 p.m., 111 Avenida Menendez 904-377-7245 www.staugustineecotours.com
Evening Nature Program at Anastasia State Park – Park rangers or volunteers present programs on various topics ranging from sea turtles to star gazing. Programs take place at open-air pavilions with one of the most beautiful scenic backdrops in Northeast Florida as inspiration. The program is included in regular admission of $8 per vehicle. Times vary throughout year. 1340-A A1A South, St. Augustine. 904-461-2035 www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia
Picolata Players at Colonial Quarter – Every Saturday evening at 8 p.m., the talented performance troupe Picolata Players takes the stage under the stately Colonial Oak at the Colonial Quarter’s outdoor theatre. The hour-long Improve Sketch Comedy shows infuse merriment with the rich Spanish Colonial history of St. Augustine. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 5 to 15. Under age 5 free. 33 St. George St., St. Augustine. 904-599-2113 www.colonialquarter.com
EMMA Concert: Pianist Alexander Kobrin – Named the “Van Cliburn of Today” by BBC Russia, internationally-acclaimed Alexander Kobrin will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College. Tickets are $30. 14 Granada St. St. Augustine. 904-797-2800 www.emmaconcerts.com
The Black Crowes Concert – One of rock’s best live acts with over 35 million sold albums, The Black Crowes will perform at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre at 8 p.m. (gates open at 6:30 p.m.). Tickets are $33.50 – $41. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine. 904-209-0367 www.staugamphitheatre.com
Sunday: October 6
“Middle Passage” Commemoration – This special presentation from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the north lawn of the Castillo de San Marcos is part of a nationwide initiative to “remember the Africans who were brought to these shores by ships in bondage…more importantly…to commemorate those who did not survive this arduous trip we call the Middle Passage”. This 90-minute event will feature dancers and drummers; a Native American site cleansing and blessing; ancestral libation; a youth-oriented flowers-into-the-water tribute; a historical statement; and remembrance prayers by various faith groups. 1 South Castillo Dr. St. Augustine.
SAiRA Food & Wine Festival – From noon to 4 p.m., seventeen independently-owned St. Augustine restaurants will present their signature dishes and tastings of more than 100 wines in a fun atmosphere at the beautiful River House. Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door. Proceeds benefit THE PLAYERS Championship Boys & Girls Club. 180 Marine St., St. Augustine. www.staugustinerestaurants.com/foodandwine.html
“Check, Please” at the Raintree Restaurant – A theatrical performance of “Check, Please” combined with great dining create a memorable and enjoyable evening of entertainment. Tickets to this exciting dinner theatre experience in the upstairs dining room of the Raintree Restaurant, 102 San Marco Ave., are $39.95 (adult beverages served separately). Dinner is served at 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. arrival suggested) and the show begins at 7 p.m. 904-824-7211 www.raintreerestaurant.com
Local Resident Specials
NOTE:
St. Johns County residents with a valid ID are always admitted free of charge to the Oldest House, the Lightner Museum, the Fountain of Youth (special events excluded), the Ximenez-Fatio House, the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, City Walks History Mystery Murder Evening Tour and the Hotel Ponce de Leon Legacy Tours at Flagler College. The daily tours and wine tastings at the San Sebastian Winery are free to everyone. Also, admission is free to everyone at the Fort Matanzas National Monument, St. Photios Chapel, the Pena-Peck House, the Father Miguel O’Reilly Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios Museum (donations are welcomed). Many other local attractions offer discounted admissions to St. Johns County residents with valid ID.
Source: Visitors and Convention Bureau
News & Notes — March 15, 2013
Mar 17th
Procession set for Saturday, March 16 at 1:00pm
The procession associated with the Iskon of Alachua’s annual Festival of the Chariots will necessitate minor interruptions of traffic along Cordova St. and the area around the Plaza on Saturday, March 16.
The 90-minute parade is set to start at 1:00pm departing from St. George St. and Cathedral Pl. and proceeding west on Cathedral Pl., north on Cordova St. to the Visitors Information Center, then south on Cordova St., east on to Cathedral Pl. then south on St. George St. to the starting point. The procession is proceeded by a one-hour walking procession on St. George St. between Cathedral Pl. and Orange St. which may cause brief traffic halts at the street’s intersections with Treasury St. and Hypolita St.
In addition to the parade, the Iskon of Alachua’s cultural event will be held in the Plaza starting at 11:00 and lasting through the afternoon.
Traffic in the area should expect slow downs, congestion or brief halts to allow for the procession. St. Augustine Police will escort the procession and monitor key points to facilitate vehicular traffic and ensure the safety of the participants.
Complimentary motorcycle parking continues through Sunday
Cathedral Place is designated parking area through March 17
The City of St. Augustine continues the tradition of offering complimentary parking for motorcycles in a designated area of downtown during Bike Week concluding Sunday, March 17. Centered in Daytona Beach, Bike Week draws thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts, many who make day trips to or choose to stay in St. Augustine and St. Johns County.
The designated parking area, delineated by signs, encompasses portions of two-block long Cathedral Pl., between Avenida Menendez and Cordova St. The amount of parking will be adjusted each day by the St. Augustine Police Department based on demand. The designated area is the only area where motorcycles may park free of charge.
Over the years, the city has seen evidence that motorcyclists who utilize the specific area for complimentary parking tend to park multiple motorcycles in a single space, making for more efficient use of space while freeing other parking spaces for vehicles. Additionally, the area tends to becomes an unofficial display of a wide variety of motorcycles from around the county making it an attraction to visitors.
City establishes stormwater advisory committee
Monthly meetings open to the public
As the city nears completion on its Stormwater Master Plan, staff has compiled a group of interested citizens, homeowner associations, government and business leaders to discuss the findings of the report and issues related to the city’s stormwater and the stormwater utility.
The committee,comprised of 15 members will meet the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm beginning next Tuesday, March 19 and concluding on June 18. The meetings will be in The Alcazar Room, City Hall, 75 King St., and will last approximately an hour. Each session will be led by the city’s consultant CDM-Smith and are open to the public. For more information call the Public Works Department 904.825.1040.
Earth Hour’s message practiced every day at city’s parking facility
City’s message: “Lights out for an hour to start; find ways to conserve forever.”
On Saturday, March 23 at 8:30pm local time, businesses, households and governmental entities in communities all over the world will participate in the seventh annual Earth Hour by turning out lights for one hour as a way to show support for environmentally sustainable action. Earth Hour, an initiative of the World Wildlife Fund, began in 2007 in one city, Sidney, Australia, and by last year involved hundreds of millions of people in 152 countries across every continent.
The City of St. Augustine will participate by darkening the flood lights that provide up-lighting for the front of City Hall, but instead of a single hour, the city will darken the lights for the entire weekend including Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
Though not planned, the Earth Hour date nearly coincides with the first anniversary of the city’s putting into action the message Earth Hour was created to communicate: environmental sustainability. And just like Earth Hour, it has to do with saving energy through more efficient use of lighting.
Learn more by reading Earth Hour’s message practiced every day at city’s parking facility.
This week on The Break Room: New lighting technology saves dollars
Todd Grant, Deputy Public Works Director, stops by The Break Room this week to share updates on a number of public works projects and shares the exciting news on how new technology is saving the city a lot of money at the Historic Downtown Parking Facility.
Each week the friendly and informative style of The Break Room offers the community an opportunity to
know a little more about how their city works by getting to know those who do the work every day. The Break Room airs Wednesdays at 5:30pm and Saturdays at 8:00am, and each program is archived at www.breakroom.info as podcasts available for download anytime. To listen to this week’s program immediately, click here.
St. Johns County beach survey asks What do you think?
St. Johns County is inviting residents, visitors, and businesses who enjoy our local beaches to participate in a survey that will help the county enhance beach services and facilities. The survey ends April 15. To participate by sharing your feedback regarding St. Johns County beaches, click here.
For a handy flyer promoting the survey for use on community or workplace bulletin boards or to share with others, click here.
Commemoration of Florida’s 500th set for April 3
April 3, 2013 is a big day in Florida’s history. In fact it is the anniversary of there being a place with the name Florida. The place was already here of course; it just was not known as Florida, or La Florida, until Juan Ponce de Leon called it that on April 3, 1513.
The anniversary is not going unnoticed in St. Augustine which will see a morning filled with activities marking the big day which include four events all open to the public. To learn more, click here.
Share your artistic impression as part of Ancient City Mosaic
Artists of all ages and ability levels are invited to share their artist impression of St. Augustine by participating in Ancient City Mosaic presented by Michaels Stores®, a project that will showcase the creative talent of the local and regional community.
Registration is available online at www.ancientcitymosaic.com and must be submitted by April 15.
Ancient City Mosaic is supported by the St. Augustine 450th Commemoration, Sertoma Club of St. Augustine, St. Johns County Education Foundation, St. Augustine Art Association, St. Johns County Public Library System and St. Johns Cultural Council.
For more information, call the St. Augustine 450th Commemoration at 904.825.1053.
Upcoming events will affect traffic
March and April are two of the city’s most event-ful months with activities being held in a number of venues, like Francis Field, as well as along the streets of the city. Below are some of the upcoming events what will affect traffic. To see details for a specific event, click on the its name.
– Sat, March 16: Festival of the Chariot (downtown) and Run4Hunt Fun Walk/Run (vicinity of R. B. Hunt School)
– Sat, March 23: Grand Muster Torchlight Parade (downtown)
– Sat, March 24: Blessing of the Fleet (downtown)
– Sat, March 31: Easter Parade (downtown)
– Wed, April 3: Commemoration of Ponce Landing (downtown).
Easter holiday closings for the City of St. Augustine
Offices for the City of St. Augustine will be closed on Friday, March 29 in observance of the Easter holiday. Solid waste pick up schedule will remain unchanged.
Meeting schedule and agendas
The Stormwater Advisory Committee meets on Tuesday, March 19. For more information contact the Public Works Department at 904.825.1040.
The Historic Architectural Review Board meets twice on Thursday, March 21. The first is a special meeting at 1:00pm (agenda here) and the second is its regular meeting starting at 2:00pm (agenda here). When available the agenda will be here.
The City Commission meets on Monday, March 25. When available the agenda will be here.
The Parking and Traffic Committee meets on Thursday, March 28. The agenda is available here.
The Planning & Zoning Board meets on Tuesday, April 2. The agenda is here.
All agenda, minutes and GTV info
Agendas and minutes for all city meetings can be found at www.staugustinegovernment.com with a schedule of upcoming meetings listed under City Calendar. City Commission meetings are broadcast live via GTV (Comcast Channel 3 in St. Augustine) each second and fourth Monday at 5:00pm. Commission meetings are also recorded and rebroadcast as are Planning and Zoning Board and Historic Architectural Review Board meetings. For a current schedule of all programming on GTV, click here.
Source: City of St. Augustine
Juvenile Arrest
Oct 14th
On 10/06/2012 at 9pm a 14 year old was on St. George Street with his friend when another group of juveniles approached them. A 17 year old in the second group took a cap from the 14 year and ran down St. George St. away from the victim.
A short time later the 14 year old and his friend saw the group of other juveniles that took his cap. He approached them and asked for his cap back, even offering to buy it back.
The 17 year old counted to three and struck the 14 year old on the jaw, causing him to lose consciousness. Officer Bryan Johnson arrived on scene and started to render aid to the 14 year old and attempted to locate anyone in the crowd that may have observed the incident.
The 14 year old was taken to the hospital and was found to have a broken jaw that required reconstructive surgery.
The following Monday Detective Corporeal Charles Simpson continued the investigation and started interviewing witnesses. The witnesses were able to point Cpl. Simpson to a possible suspect. After initially denying involvement, the suspect came to the police department with his parents and admitted striking the victim, but not taking his cap.
Cpl. Simpson contacted the on-call Department of Juvenile Justice Officer, and then transported the 17 year old to the St. Johns County Jail for processing. The 17 year was later released to his parents.
Source: St. Augustine Police Department