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This weekend in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, and the beaches, October 12-14
Oct 10th
The Flavors of Florida’s Historic Coast Top Chef Cook-off
Chefs from all Flavors of Florida’s Historic Coast restaurants will gather at the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort Convention Center and Beach Club for a cook-off competition with local celebrity judges. A $20 donation admission fee gains access to the competitions and samplings from all the participating restaurants and benefits Home Again St. Johns. Visit www.historiccoastflavors.com
Celebrate! THE PLAYERS Benefit For The Arts
THE PLAYERS host dinner and dancing under the stars to support The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach. The evening events will feature an open bar, silent and live auctions, and back by popular demand — Atlanta’s best dance band, Party on the Moon! It all takes place from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. at TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse, 110 Championship Way, in Ponte Vedra Beach. For ticket prices and more information, call 904-280-0614, email jhixenbaugh@ccpvb.org, or visit www.ccpvb.org
O.A.R. Concert
Of A Revolution (O.A.R.)will perform at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 C A1A South in St. Augustine. Tickets are $32.50 in advance and $35 day of show. www.StAugAmphitheatre.com 904-209-0367.
Friday and Saturday: October 12 & 13
Old Town Trolleys: Nightmare In The Museum
Take a riding ghost tour through the darkened streets of Old St. Augustine, including a stop at Potter’s House of Wax which has been darkly rumored as a portal between the living and the dead. Tours start 8 p.m. from the Old Town Trolley Welcome Center, 27 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. Tickets are $20. 904-829-3800 www.trustedtours.com.
A Ghostly Experience Halloween 2012
A Ghostly Experience tour guides lead a walking tour through the haunted streets of the Nation’s Oldest City, for encounters with crazed, feisty, and swash-buckling spirits that linger around to tell their tales of their mysterious, warranted, and fitting deaths. Tickets are $15 per person. The tours depart every 30 minutes starting at 8 p.m. from 2 St. George Street, St. Augustine. Reservations are required, and space is limited. 904- 829-1122 www.GhostToursofStAugustine.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 12, 13 & 14
15th Annual Greek Festival
St. Augustine’s fascinating Greek Heritage is celebrated by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church with a delicious assortment of Greek foods, pastries and beverages along with nonstop entertainment with live Greek music by the Hellenic Band and performances by Greek dance troupes. On Saturday at 9 a.m. there will be a Ready, Set, Go Greek-Fest Run. The Festival takes place from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Francis Field behind St. Augustine’s Historic Downtown Parking Garage on Castillo Drive. Admission is $2, children under 12 are free. 904.829.0504. www.stauggreekfest.com
Premium Outlets Pink Event
Throughout October, St. Augustine Premium Outlet shoppers who stop by the Information Center and dontate $10 to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure will receive a special savings card filled with “25% off one single item” redeemable at Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, J.Crew, Polo, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and many more. www.premiumoutlets.com
Pellicer Creek Raid
Living history groups from around the Southeast demonstrate what Civil War military life was like in 1864. At 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, infantry, cavalry and artillery troops will stage a battle. The encampment is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Florida Agricultural Museum, located on the corner of Old Kings Road and U.S. 1 in Palm Coast. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for children, toddlers and infants are free. 386.446.7630. www.MyAgMuseum.org
Ripple Effect Eco Kayak Tours
Relax, unwind and experience nature at its finest on one of Ripple Effect Eco Tours’ outings. Saturday at 9 a.m., paddle through an enchanted forest on the meandering waters of Faver-Dykes State Park and Pellicer Creek. Morning and sunset tours are also available all weekend at Marineland and the GTM Reserve. Tours include the finest kayaking gear, guide and instruction – perfect for beginners. Tours are $55 for adults and $45 for age 15 and under. For details and reservations, go to www.rippleeffectecotours.com or call 904.347.1565
Sea Monsters!
Venom! Ultra Vision! Glow in the Dark! These are some of the fascinating “monster” characteristics of some sea animals. Daily in October, the Sea Monsters Traveling Exhibit engages visitors in these mysterious and intriguing attributes, and explains how they are adaptations to extreme underwater environments. Learn about animals that use these special survival strategies. Included in General Admission Price, $9.75 Adult General Admission, $7.75 Child General Admission
www.staugustinelighthouse.org
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 13
3rd Annual Fall Festival & Fish Fry
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the quaint Riverdale United Methodist set along the St. Johns River will host the annual Fall Festival and Fish Fry which features local artisans & crafters, a KIDs Zone lots of food and a new Memorial Garden, church tour and of course the Fried Fish Dinner. RUMC is located at 1028 County Rd. 13 South in Riverdale/St. Johns. 904 806-6254
Tolomato Cemetery Tours
Self-guided and docent led tours are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Tolomato Cemetery, a historic cemetery is located on Cordova Street, the site of an earlier Franciscan Indian mission (Our Lady of Guadalupe of the Tolomato) in St Augustine. Burials officially ceased in 1884. Visits are free of charge, but visitors are encouraged to offer a donation. All money goes to the preservation and restoration of the cemetery. For more information, visit www.tolomatocemetery.com
3rd Annual OceanWise At GTM Reserve
From 5 to 9 p.m. celebrate the estuaries with dinner, entertainment and more. OceanWise takes place at the GTM Environmental Education Center, 500 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-823-4500.
Saturday Night at The City Gate
Colonial Spanish soldiers stand guard at the St. Augustine City Gates from 6 to 8 p.m. The public is invited to interact, take pictures and learn more about St. Augustine’s Spanish Military history. The City Gates are located at St. George and Orange Street.
Saturday and Sunday: October 13 & 14
3rd Annual Fiesta de Aviles
Celebrate the history and culture of Aviles Street – the oldest street in the oldest city, St. Augustine, Florida. The Fiesta begins at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday and the Jazzland All Stars perform from 1-3 p.m. The running of the “bulls” is at 2 p.m. followed by Flamenco Dancing and music throughout the afternoon. From 6:30 until 10 p.m., Mestre Lazaro Santo and the Brazillian Tropicana Show will perform! The fun, food and music continue on Sunday with All Day Sangria – a friendly competition to select the best sangria in St. Augustine. Fiesta admission is free!
Explorer Boat Eco Tour
Ensure a great weekend by hopping on an explorer boat, perfect for navigating the creeks and waterways of St. Augustine. By covering nearly 15 miles you’ll be sure to take in great scenery and see wildlife such as dolphins, ospreys and maybe even a rare manatee! Catch the action at 9:30 or 11:30am and then take the family out for lunch in town. Call St. Augustine Eco Tours at 904-377-7245 to reserve your space today!
Sunday: October 14
Sunday Supper With The Spirits at the Dow Museum of Historic Houses
This delicious and interesting event includes a wine and cheese reception, lantern lit tours of the historic houses, a spirited visit by two of St. Augustine’s famous ladies of the “Gilded Age”, a lovely three course dinner with red and white wine, and a copy of “Daring Daughters”, a book by local author Karen Harvey. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m. The Dow Museum of Historic Houses is located at 149 Cordova Street in St. Augustine. 904-823-9722
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
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
St. Augustine News Highlights — September 28
Sep 29th
A long awaited water main replacement project will finally get underway in a portion of Lighthouse Park starting in early November. The project, set to be completed before March 1, will replace aging, cast iron pipes, often the source of “red water,” because of the corrosive nature of the pipes.
A public meeting regarding the project will be held on Monday, October 1 starting at 6:00pm in The Alcazar Room, City Hall, 75 King Street. In particular, residents and businesses in the affected area are invited to attend so as to learn details of the project from staff and representatives of the contractor and to be able to ask questions.
Pipes to be replaced run along five streets, Lighthouse Ave., Magnolia Dr., White St., Carver St., and Red Cox Dr., and yet at no time will these streets be closed to traffic because of a hybrid technology incorporating both directional drilling and “pipe bursting,” where a new pipe is literally forced into the space of the old pipe. These methods will nearly eliminate “open cuts” in the street.
While access to and from property will not be an issue for residents and businesses, there will be sporadic periods of water outages, but those too will be at a minimum. Water will have to be shut-off for approximately 45 minutes when old water meters are replaced with new ones. In each of those instances, property owners will be notified of the shut off.
This project is funded through the 2011 Capital Improvements Bond. In addition to the Lighthouse project, water main replacements are currently underway in Lincolnville and after January 1 will start on Palmer St. and in areas in north city including Joiner St., Water St. and others. Projects funded by the bond that have been completed are the replacement of two pump stations, Phase I of the Riberia St. Reconstruction project, a new force main across the San Sebastian River, and water mains in Davis Shores, and along N. Park Ave. All total, the investment in water main replacement this fiscal year is approximately $1.2 million dollars.
For more information or to have questions addressed, contact Marcus Pinson, Public Works Department, at 904.825.1040.
Interested in Florida’s 500th & St. Augustine’s 450th?
Then save the date: Monday, October 1
Two lead organizations working on two very significant upcoming commemorations will meet together in St. Augustine to advance the planning for both events.
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 jointly with the St. Augustine 450th Commemoration on October 1.
Secretary of State Ken Detzner, Department of State representatives, and representatives from the Governor’s Office are scheduled to attend. Also attending will be the Consul Generals of Spain, Britain and France and members of the 450th Commemoration Federal Commission, including Chairman Jay Kislak and Ambassador Andrew Young.
The program will feature a morning session with officials and dignitaries speaking, and an afternoon 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 its 500th and 450th event.
For more information, call the 450th Commemoration office at 904.825.1053.
The community is encouraged to attend this unique opportunity to be on the front seat of some very exciting planning and idea sharing. All sessions will be held at Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium from 10:00am until 3:00pm with a break for lunch.
Topic on this week’s The Break Room: 450th Update
Dana Ste. Claire, Development Director for the city’s 450th Commemoration, visits The Break Room this week and offers an update on upcoming events related to the commemoration with specific details on the upcoming meeting on October 1 (see above).
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.
Still time to get tickets for the St Augustine Spanish Wine and Food Festival
Four-day event offers a variety of food & wine experiences
There is still time to secure tickets for the trio of events encompassing the inaugural St. Augustine Spanish Wine and Food Festival set for October 3-6. This is the first in a series of annual events honoring St. Augustine’s Spanish roots and will feature national and international wine and food experts including several winemakers from Spain.
Proceeds from the festival will benefit three local charities: Children’s Museum of St. Johns, Alzheimer’s Project of St. Johns County Council on Aging, and a new program aimed at educating homeless students in the culinary arts under the auspices of the First Coast Technical College.
The first event, on Wednesday, October 3, held at The Tasting Room and the second event on Thursday, October 4 held at Rhett’s Piano Bar and Brasserie, will feature exclusive wine tastings paired with authentic Spanish tapas. Each will feature instruction in wine pairing and a question and answer period. Each event is limited to 30 seats.
On Friday, October 5, the Festival moves to River House for an evening of Spanish music, dancing and a four-course Spanish dinner, accompanied by an assortment of fine Spanish wines, and authentic Flamenco guitars and dancers. The event is limited to 150 guests.
On Saturday, October 6, the Grand Tasting Event, held at the St. Augustine & St. Johns County Visitors Information Center, 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
Ticket reservations for Wednesday and Thursday nights’ events may be made directly with each establishment. Tickets for Friday and Saturday’s events are available at www.staugustinespanishwinefestival.com
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.
Waterline repairs necessitate Bridge of Lions closure
Overnight closing set for Tuesday and Wednesday nights, October 9 & 10
The Bridge of Lions will be closed for extended periods overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 9 and 10 to allow necessary water line repairs under the roadway at the base at the western approach to the bridge.
On Tuesday night, October 9, only one lane of traffic will be closed with vehicles allowed to cross in alternating directions. On Wednesday night, October 10, the bridge will be closed to traffic in both directions. The duration of the lane closures on both nights is from 9:00pm until 6:00am the following morning.
The closing schedule is:
— Tuesday, October 9 from 9:00pm until 6:00am on Wednesday, October 10: One lane of traffic will be open in
alternating directions.
— Wednesday, October 10 from 9:00pm until 6:00am on Thursday, October 11: Both lanes will be closed to all traffic in both directions.
For more information, call the Public Works Department at 904.825.1040.
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.
Not too early to Get Ready to Vote!
October 9 last day to register to vote.
As a reminder – October 9th is the last day to register to vote for the 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 9th 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.
Lines at the Polls. 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.
Nights of Lights is just 49 days away…are your ready?
19th season begins with Light-Up! Night on November 17
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 seven 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.
Agendas
Planning and Zoning Board meets on October 2. The agenda is available here.
City Commission meets on October 8. When available the agenda will be posted 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