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Flagler College announces anniversary celebration to commemorate 125th anniversary of the Hotel Ponce de Leon
Oct 12th
January 10, 2013 marks the anniversary of the opening of the Ponce in 1888. The celebration will include events focusing on the architectural, artistic, recreational and sociological impact the hotel has had on modern society, as well as showcase its historic and architectural highlights.
In conjunction with “Celebrating the Legacy: 125 Years of the Hotel Ponce de Leon,” the college has taken on the final restoration of the hotel, the Solarium. The domed Solarium rises from the center of the building and is flanked by symmetrical roof terraces and twin towers that pierce the St. Augustine skyline. These dramatic outdoor spaces afford unparalleled views of the city, the nearby Intracoastal Waterway and Bridge of Lions, as well as the Atlantic Ocean.
The Solarium served as a place where hotel guests gathered for conversation, enjoyed entertainment or watched activities taking place in town. It has been closed for more than 20 years, and the restoration is expected to be completed in 2013.
The anniversary celebration will honor the legacy of Flagler’s entrepreneurship and community-building. The founding partner with John D. Rockefeller in Standard Oil, he launched a resort empire along Florida’s east coast with construction of the Ponce. The Spanish Renaissance Revival hotel incorporated the talents of New York architects John Carrere and Thomas Hastings (New York Public Library) and Bernard Maybeck (Palace of the Fine Arts, San Francisco), interiors and 79 stained glass windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany, murals by George Maynard and steam power and electricity by Thomas Edison. The Ponce’s twin towers serve as an anchor to St. Augustine’s historic area.
“Celebrating the Legacy” will include: an opening day tour with period re-enactors leading guests through the Ponce on the same day the hotel first opened its doors; an exhibit of beautifully preserved original blueprints of the Ponce; a “Celebrating the Legacy” exhibit on the hotel’s construction, sports, leisure and arts; a community lecture series by Flagler professors; and a gilded age speaker series.
For more events and details about the celebration, go to www.ponce125.com
Source: Flagler College
News and Notes for St. Augustine – October 5, 2012
Oct 6th
Event slated for Saturday, October 6 @ 8:00am
The annual Pink Up The Pace 5K on Saturday, October 6, will necessitate the closing of some streets and some intermittent traffic disruptions in the downtown area.
Starting at 8:00am on S. Castillo Dr. in front of The VIC, the race will continue south on S. Castillo Dr./Avenida Menendez, south on Marine St., west on South St., south on Oneida St., west on Cerro St., north on Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., east on Park Pl., north on Cordova St., east on Cathedral Pl., north on St. George St., to the finish line at Orange St. The race is expected to end at approximately 9:30am.
A map of the race route is available at www.pinkupthepace.com.
St Augustine Spanish Wine and Food Festival holds closing event tomorrow.
Still time to get tickets for the Grand Tasting Event
There is still time to secure tickets for the final event of the inaugural St. Augustine Spanish Wine and Food Festival, the first in a series of annual events honoring St. Augustine’s Spanish roots.
On Saturday, October 6, the Grand Tasting Event, held at The VIC, will start at 3:00pm offering three hours of sampling fine Spanish wines, light hors d’ oeuvres and tapas with each ticketed guest receiving a collector’s commemorative glass. This event is limited to 250 guests.
Tickets for the Grand Tasting Event are available at www.staugustinespanishwinefestival.com until 5 pm today, Friday, October 5 for $30, or tomorrow, Saturday, October 6, at the door for $40.
For more information about the St. Augustine Spanish Wine and Food Festival and other activities of the 450th Commemoration, visit www.staugustine-450.com or call 904.825.1053.
Monday is last day to register to vote
Supervisor of Elections Office extends office hours to aid in registration
Monday, October 9, is the last day to register to vote for the 2012 General Election. Voter registration applications are available on the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections Office website at www.votesjc.com. You must print out the application, sign and mail to the office. Applications must be postmarked by October 9 if you wish to vote in the General Election. You can also register to vote at any Driver’s License Office and any Public Library.
Voters who are uncertain of their registration status should visit the Supervisor of Elections website and click on “Voter Lookup” to verify your record. You may also call the Elections Office at 904.823.2238.
Extended hours
To aid in registrations this weekend, the Supervisor of Elections Office will be open tomorrow, Saturday, October 6 from 8:30am until 2:00pm and on Tuesday, October 9 from 8:30am until 7:00pm.
Vote your 2-page ballot by mail
Since General Election ballots will be very long, some voters may find use of an absentee ballot preferable to going to the polls on Election Day. It’s important to note that absentee ballots ARE NOT forwardable, so the ballot will be returned to the Elections Office as undeliverable if your address on file is not current. All voted ballots must be received in the Supervisor of Elections Office no later than 7:00pm on Election Day. To request an absentee ballot, available to all registered voters, contact the Supervisor of Elections Office.
Can’t wait? Then vote early.
And if you can’t wait until November 6 to vote, then there is the opportunity to vote early. For dates and locations, click here.
This week on The Break Room: Utility projects will improve water quality
Waterline replacement projects in Lincolnville and Lighthouse Park are just a few of the topics Marcus Pinson, Utility Engineer in the city’s Public Works Department discusses with host Paul Williamson on this week’s edition of The Break Room. The waterline replacements are all part of the city’s ongoing effort to resolve the problems of “red water.” Read more about the Lighthouse Park area project here.
Precautionary boil water notice rescinded
The October 1 precautionary boil water notice issued for utility customers in the vicinity of Mizell Road and nearby subdivisions, which includes Anastasia Lakes Subdivision, Islander Subdivision and Lions Gate Subdivision, has been rescinded following the satisfactory completion of the bacteriological survey showing that the water is safe to drink.
The notice was issued following repairs to the water line at Mizell Road and Fish Island Road
For more information, call the Public Works Department at 904.825.1040.
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.
4 Ways 2 Stay in the City-Info-Loop
The city’s Public Affairs Department strives to keep the city’s constituents informed by making information
readily available and does so in a number of formats. In fact there are four ways to stay in the information loop. To learn what they are read this new story on the city’s web site by clicking here.
Six weeks until Light-Up! Night
Nights of Lights‘ 19th season begins on November 17
Have you seen your neighbors checking their holiday lights? Seem a little early? Not really when you consider that the 19th season of Nights of Lights is only six weeks away.
Recognized as one of the Southeast’s major seasonal events, Nights of Lights has brought holiday excitement to the Nation’s Oldest City annually since 1994. The 10-week long event begins each year with a simple flip of a switch on the Saturday before Thanksgiving known as Light-Up! Night. To read about last year’s opening night, click here.
Don’t be “left in the dark” when the Nation’s Oldest City is transformed into an enchanted city of light. For guidelines to participate in the Nights of Lights by adding displays to property in the city’s historic districts, click here.
For visitor information including dining, shopping, lodging, attractions, and tours, during the ten weeks of Nights of Lights, contact St. Augustine/Ponte Vedra on Florida’s Historic Coast by calling 800.653.2489 or visiting www.nightsoflights.com
Opportunity to serve: Code Enforcement, Adjustments & Appeals Board
The City Commission is accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Code Enforcement, Adjustments & Appeals Board. Interested individuals who reside within the city limits of the City of St. Augustine are invited to submit applications for this volunteer board. Applications are requested by Friday, November 30 with appointments tentatively scheduled for the City Commission meeting of Monday, December 10. For information concerning qualifications and applications please contact the City Clerk’s office at 825-1007. The application form is available on the city’s web site by clicking here.
Agendas
City Commission meets on October 8. The agenda is available here.
The Code Enforcement, Appeals and Adjustment Board meets on October 9. The agenda is available here.
The Historic Architectural Review Board’s October meeting date has been rescheduled from October 18 until October 30. When available, the agenda will be posted 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
This weekend in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, and the Beaches, October 5-7
Oct 3rd
First Friday Art Walk
The latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at more than 20 St. Augustine art galleries. Old Town Trolleys offer free round-trips to the heart of the art district from the San Sebastian Winery, 157 King Street – or go on your own self-guided art walk. Galleries are open from 5 to 9 p.m. This month’s highlights include graphic artist Tiffany Beasi at Rembrandtz, 131 King Street; Plum Art Gallery, 9 Aviles Street, will unveil its fall art show featuring owners Karen Sheridan and Susanna Richter-Helman along with Thomas Long, Sara Pedigo, Karlene McConnell, Barbara Cornett and Roxanne Horvath; stained-glass artist John Pacheco will be at High Tide Gallery, 51 Cordova Street; Worley Faver Gallery, 11A Aviles Street will feature Worley’s sculptural forms, Martin Gates carvings, David Engdahl’s natural material art, photographer Gail Nicks, painter Rosamond Parrish and pottery by Flo Karshner. Author Dennis Smith will also be there to sign copies of his Swamp Hattie – perfect for Halloween. Amiro Art and Found, 9C Aviles Street, will have Ginny Bullard, Estella Fransbergen, Deane Kellogg, Wendy Mandel McDaniel, Jan Tomlison Master and Marica Myrick Siany display their summer crop of work. For more information, call 904.829.0065. www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com
Friday and Saturday: October 5 & 6
Spanish Food and Wine Festival
The St. Augustine Spanish Wine & Food Festival will feature national and international wine and food experts including several winemakers from Spain at special dinners at area restaurants and special wine tasting event. On Wednesday and Thursday, Spanish wine paring dinners will take place at the Tasting Room and Rhett’s Piano Bar and Brasserie; Friday Night will feature a special Spanish dinner prepared by 95 Cordova at the River House; and on Saturday afternoon the featured Spanish Wine Tasting event will take place at the St. Augustine Visitor Information Center from 3 – 6 p.m. http://www.staugustinespanishwinefestival.com
First Coast Ballroom And Latin Dance Championships
Pros perform in their dazzling costumes as they Cha-Cha…Samba…Tango…and Waltz their way to the World Masters title. The First Coast Classic takes place at the Renaissance World Golf Resort, located off I-95 at Exit 323 at 500 Legacy Trail in St. Augustine. Tickets are $20 for afternoon events, $40 for evening events, and $55 for front row evening seating. www.FirstCoastClassic.com
ZOMBIEVILLE
This is an interactive paintball experience of horrific proprotions! Load up and take aim at the undead, enjoy tales told in the hut of the ancient Zombie, King Motumbo and take a ride on the Zombie Express. Tickets are on sale at Ripley’s or at the door. Zombieville can be found at 254 San Marco Ave, at the old Sugar Mill. Doors open at 7:30 every Friday and Saturday night through October. Prices are $10 at the door, or $15 for the Zombie Express leaving from the original Ripley’s.Believe It or Not Museum at 19 San Marco Avenue. You can also purchase Zombieville tickets for only $5 with the purchase of a Ghost Train Adventure ticket. For more information, call 904.377.2607.
GHOST HUNT
Get trained to be a ghost hunter by professional investigators! Spend three hours using paranormal-detecting equipment inside the Old Jail and learn about the amazing amount of paranormal activity that has been observed in the building. The tour is from 10:45 p.m. until 2 a.m. Admission is $80 per person; $35 for children under 12 (children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). For reservations (required), call 904.829.3800.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: October 5, 6 & 7
ST. AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE DARK OF THE MOON TOURS
Go on the only tour that takes participants to the top of the tower of the St. Augustine Lighthouse and into the eerie Keeper’s House. Find out why the Syfy Network’s Ghost Hunters program called the Lighthouse the “Mona Lisa of paranormal sites.” Tours begin at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $25 for adults ($35 on Halloween) and $20 for children ages 7-11($30 on Halloween). Reservations are required. (Private 90-minute, 3-hour and 5-hour tours are also available.) Call 904.829.0745
HALLOWEEN CORN MAZE
Get hopelessly lost in a nine-acre maze! Fun for the entire family! This third annual maze is at the Sykes and Cooper Farms off SR 207 in Elkton, Florida (about five miles east of I-95 Exit 311). Plus, don’t miss Jack the braying donkey, the awesome pumpkin slingshot and the cow train! Tickets (cash only) are $8 per person (children under 2 are free). The maze is open on Fridays 5-10 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. For more information, go to www.sycofarms.com or call 904.692.1084.
Saturday: October 6
Pink Up The Pace 5K Walk/Run
Annual Pink up the Pace raises money to assist the uninsured and under-insured in the early detection of breast cancer and increase public awareness of the importance of early detection. The race starts at 8 a.m. from the corner of Orange and Cordova Street in St. Augustine. www.pinkupthepace.org
Historic Weapons Demonstrations At Fort Matanzas
From 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., authentically clad re-enactors will demonstrate Spanish muskets and cannons. Admission is free including the ferry ride from Rattlesnake Island. Fort Matanzas National Monument is located at 8635 A1A at the south end of Anastasia Island approximately 15 miles south of St. Augustine. 904.471.0116. www.nps.gov/foma.
Sunset Celebration At Vilano Beach Town Center
See a spectacular St. Augustine sunset cast from across the bay at the Vilano Beach Town Center, 75 Vilano Beach Road. This special event includes artistic performers, local arts and crafts and genuine Old Florida surprises. Dine on food samples from businesses along Vilano Road and see why Vilano Beach is the best-kept hidden treasure in the county. Floating docks near the pier allow for waterway transport from the mainland to the island – just as in the early Flagler days. The event is from 3:00 pm to dusk at the Vilano Beach Pier and Pavilion. Free to the public. www.vilanobeachfl.com 904.540-0402.
3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival of St. Johns County
A celebration of Hispanic Heritage on Florida’s Historic Coast. The Festival takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Palencia Club, located at 600 Palencia Drive, St. Augustine and feature music, food and fun for the entire family. St. Johns County schools will be representing various Latin countries. http://hhcsj.org/events.php
We Ain’t Skimpin’ on the Shrimpin’ Sea Monsters, Shrimp and Beer??
Come and enjoy the delicious Low- country Boil and beer at the St. Augustine Lighthouse! Check out the new Sea Monsters exhibit and the upgraded Shrimping Exhibit. Don’t miss the spectacular sunset from the top of the tower! Please join us for this fun filled evening under the stars! Tickets are $45 per person or $80 per couple. Space is limited. Advanced ticket purchase required. Purchase them
HERE. 904.829.0745
Saturday and Sunday: October 6 & 7
Datil Pepper Festival and Cook Off
A celebration of the spicy little Datil Pepper. On Saturday, local restaurants participate in a cook off of recipes using the datil pepper. Judging is from 11:30am – 1pm! Vote for your favorite ‘pepper’ delight. Tickets will be sold for $1 each. On Sunday there will bean Amateur Datil Pepper Hot Sauce contest and a Home and Garden Show. It will all take place at 3111 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine.
Sunday: October 7
St. Ambrose Fall Festival
Fall festival featuring a car show, live music, brats, beer, hay rides, games, plenty of food and Minorcan chowder, arts and crafts, and self-guided tours of historic St Ambrose Catholic Church. The Festival takes place from noon to 4 p.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church grounds, 6070 Church Rd, Elkton. 904- 692-1366 www.saintambrose-church.org.
Emma Concert Series Wolfgang David and David Gompper
Violinist Wolfgang David and pianist David Gompper perform at 2 p.m. at the Flagler College Auditorium, 14 Granada Street in St. Augustine. Tickets Are $25. For more information, call 904-797-2800 or visit www.EmmaConcerts.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, Spanish Military Hospital Museum, and the Historic Tours of 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 Authentic Old Drug Store, 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).
NEW: St. Johns County residents who purchase full-price admisssion to the St. Augustine Lighthouse ($9.50 adults; $7.50 seniors and children 12 and under; free for children under 44 inches in height) can now receive a pass good for free admission for an entire year! The Lighthouse is now open until 6 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Also, on the first Monday of each month, St. Johns County residents are admitted free to the Dow Museum of Historic Houses, 246 St. George Street, St. Augustine.
NEW: St. Johns County residents with a valid ID now receive FREE admission to the Oldest House in St. Augustine.
Source: Visitors and Convention Bureau