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Viva Florida 500 and St. Augustine’s 450th Commemoration to hold joint meeting
Sep 18th
Viva Florida 500 will hold a statewide summit in preparation for the 500th anniversary of the founding of Florida by Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513. The meeting, set for Monday, October 1 and held jointly with the St. Augustine 450th Commemoration, will be the last major meeting prior to the launch of the Quincentennial Anniversary in January 2013. The daylong summit and joint meeting will be held in Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium from 10:00am until 3:00pm with a break for lunch. the meeting is free and open to the public.
Secretary of State Ken Detzner, Department of State representatives, and representatives from the Governor’s Office are scheduled to attend. Also attending are representatives from the consulates of Spain, the United Kingdom, and France, as well as members of the 450th Commemoration Federal Commission. The program will feature a morning session with officials and dignitaries speaking, including Commission Chairman Jay Kislak and Ambassador Andrew Young. The afternoon features an educational forum with speakers from Visit Florida, Florida universities, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection/Division of Recreation and Parks, and other organizations, all designed to assist organizations in the development and marketing of 500th and 450th events.
The City of St. Augustine and the 450th Commemoration are principal partners of Viva Florida with several signature events planned for 2013, including a Picasso exhibition, a Catholic Church commemorative mass celebrating the founding of Florida, reenacted landing, a Spanish royal visit, and a Maritime Heritage Festival. The City of St. Augustine and Flagler College are co-hosting Monday’s meeting.
Note that one or more members of the St. Augustine City Commission may be in attendance at one or more of the sessions held in conjunction with the joint meeting of Viva Florida 500 and St. Augustine’s 450th Commemoration Federal Commission.
For more information, call the city’s 450th Commemoration office at 904.825.1053.
Source: City of St. Augustine
This Weekend in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, & The Beaches: August 3 – 5
Aug 1st
First Friday Art Walk
Enjoy the latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at more than 20 downtown St. Augustine art galleries from 5 – 9 p.m. Park for free at the San Sebastian Winery, 157 King Street, where sightseeing trains and trolleys offer free round-trips to the heart of the art district – or go on your own self-guided art walk.
Saturday: August 4
Sunset Celebration at Vilano Beach Town Center
Food, artist performers, local arts and crafts, and genuine Old Florida surprises from 3 p.m. to dusk at the Vilano Beach Pier & Pavilion, 115 Vilano Rd #A in St. Augustine. Floating docks near the pier allow for waterway transport from the mainland to the island – just as in the early Henry Flagler days. 904- 540-0420. http://www.vilanobeachfl.com
Campfire Program at Anastasia State Park
Free presentation on different topics from bird watching to star-gazing around the campfire. Anastasia State Park is located at 1340 Florida A1A in St. Augustine. Admission to the park is $8.00 per vehicle or $2.00 per pedestrian or bicyclist. 904-461-2033. http://www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia
Historic Weapons Demonstation at Fort Matanzas
Take the National Park Service’s ferry to Rattlesnake Island and experience daily military life at Fort Matanzas – the 18th century Spanish fort that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. From 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., authentically clad re-enactors will demonstrate Spanish muskets and cannons at the fort. Admission is free. Located at 8635 A1A S in St. Augustine. 904-471-0116. http://www.nps.gov/foma
Marineland Guided Kayaking Ecotours
All levels of experience are welcome on this guided kayaking adventure through the peaceful estuary of Marineland. Cost is $55/adults, $45/children 15 and younger. Price includes free general admission to Marineland Dolphine Adventure! Tour starts at 9 a.m. at 101 Tolstoy Lane in St. Augustine, directly across the street from Marineland. 904-347-1965. http://www.rippleeffectecotours.com
Hands Across the Sand
Hold hands across the sand at the St. Johns County Pier and Pavillion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd in St. Augustine, Saturday, August 4th from 11:30 a.m. to noon to protest off-shore oil drilling. 904-806-5151. http://www.handsacrossthesand.com
Local Resident Specials
NOTE: St. Johns County residents with a valid ID are always admitted free of charge to 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