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April 2022

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On the Cover Please enjoy our April issue, featuring Trailmark, a truly unique community with a focus on nature and recreation. (read more on page 6)

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Live as Nature Intended... AT TRAILMARK

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ore people than ever are getting outside on a quest for healthy outdoor recreation. If you’re seeking a neighborhood where you can find nature in your backyard and where you can easily connect to the great outdoors, your neighbors and your community, your adventure awaits at TrailMark. TrailMark by GreenPointe Developers is a nature-first, master-planned community in St. Johns County showcasing distinctive homes, exceptional amenities and a genuine sense of belonging in one

thoughtfully planned neighborhood. With impressive oak hammocks, miles of trails and winding waterways, TrailMark has been carefully designed around its natural environment, creating opportunities for residents to enjoy the best of nature and St. John’s County. The TrailMark trail system offers miles of trails designed to appeal to a wide variety of users, from casual walkers to competitive runners and cyclists. The Landing at Six Mile Creek gives adventurers the opportunity to launch their canoes and kay-

aks on the Blue Trail where, in just a short paddling distance, they can experience the St. Johns River at its finest. At TrailMark, life is meant to be savored and enjoyed by connecting with neighbors and nature. At the heart of the community, the amenity complex with its lakeside Camp House pavilion, expansive fitness center, variety of sports courts and lagoon-style pool are fun gathering spots where residents build meaningful connections. TrailMark has an on-site lifestyle director that plans activities and social gatherings for all ages to enjoy.

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the center of the community serves as a neighborhood park that comes to life with a wide variety of popular community events. The Groove in the Grove music festival, Summerpalooza, the Conquer the Trails 5K, Touch-A-Truck, Stargazing and more all take place at TrailMark. The community’s one-acre dog park brings neighbors together with their furry fourlegged friends while the Adventure Trail that meanders under the moss-covered branches gives the little ones a safe place to climb, explore and imagine.

to blend nature with everyday living and to enhance the community experience with healthy living choices, outdoor recreation and, most importantly, connections. Outdoor amenities provide abundant opportunities for exercise, fitness and recreation, while offering a platform to live life connected by being part of a community where memories are made naturally.

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Dream Finders Homes’ active-adult community, Reverie at TrailMark, offers single-family homes enhanced with abundant outdoor recreational amenities including a Nature Trail, Dog Park, Bier Garten and more. The community welcomes those 55+ to enjoy an active, healthy and engaged lifestyle at TrailMark. Reverie is priced from the low $300s to the high $400s. TrailMark is truly a community like no other, where nature and neighborhood connect, and where families of all ages can enjoy an active lifestyle and amenities for outdoor adventure. To learn more about TrailMark, visit TrailMarkLiving.com or follow TrailMark on Facebook or Instagram.

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TrailMarkLiving.com Site plans, community maps, photos and depictions are for illustration purposes only, are conceptual in nature, and should not be relied upon. GreenPointe Developers, LLC reserves the right to make changes to the foregoing at any time without notice. Home design, pricing, terms and offers are subject to change. See Home Builders’ Sales Consultant for details.

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DANCING STARS OF ST. JOHNS COUNTY IS BACK! St. Augustine Community School of Performing Arts (SACSPA) is thrilled to announce their annual fundraiser Dancing Stars of St. Johns County™ is returning. Join in for a fun evening at the Flagler College Lewis Auditorium on Saturday, July 9, 2022. The event includes a competition among local celebrities that pair up with professional dance instructors from Arthur Murray Dance Centers and perform in front of a panel of judges. Dancers compete for two awards: People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice Award judged on points earned and the celebrity’s dance performance. Following the competition, enjoy a professional show with the championship dancers of the St. Augustine and South Jacksonville studios. Pre-show activities begin at 5:30 p.m. with snacks and beverages available for purchase, a silent auction of items that have been generously donated from

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April 9 St. Augustine Orchestra Six-Tea-th Anniversary Afternoon Tea

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Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts at 8pm. Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” When a baking contest in a nearby county —and a satisfying encounter with someone new —show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. This hit Broadway musical features original music and lyrics by Grammy® Award winner Sara Bareilles ("Brave," "Love Song") www.fscjartistseries.org/ tickets/waitress

April 6 River to Sea Preserve Trail Walk

The GTM Research Reserve leads a walk on the wooded trail to the Matanzas River at the River-to-Sea Preserve. An interpretive guide will talk about old Florida's moss-laden trees, seasonal flowering shrubs and Native American lore, including how they used various plants for food, beverage and medicine. The event is free, but online registration is required. 9805 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Marineland. For more about the GTM Reserve and the register for the River to Sea Trail Walk, visit www. gtmnerr.org Please contact Brittany.Wussick@FloridaDEP.gov

Join the St. Augustine Orchestra for Afternoon Tea in celebration of their 60th Anniversary. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, hot tea and entertainment provided by orchestra members makes for a perfect afternoon. The festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. and tickets are $40. Saint Anastasia Catholic Church, 5205 A1A South, St. Augustine. For more information, visit www.staugustineorchestra.com

April 16 63rd Annual St. Augustine Easter Parade

Starting at 9 a.m., this 2nd oldest Easter Parade in the US, also known as Parada de los Caballos y Coches (Parade of Horses and Carriages), features marching bands, floats, drill teams, the Easter Bunny, clowns, the Royal Family, Imperial Storm Troopers, and the city’s carriage horses wearing their Easter hats. www.oldestcityeaster.org

April 16 Beach Exploration at GTM

Join GTM Research Reserve docents from 9-11 a.m. for a beach walk! You will learn about the animals that call the beach their home, as well as seashells and other interesting facts. This is a “Beaches 101” experience that the entire family will enjoy. The hike will begin at the Visitor Center where you will learn about the different habitats on our beautiful seashore. The group will then walk across the street to the beach for this salty adventure! Parking for this event is located in front of the visitor center. There is no fee for this lot, but registration is required. For more information or to register, visit www.gtmnerr.org/gtmevents

April 17 Crescent Beach Easter Sunrise Service

St Augustine sunrise service. Greet the Easter sunrise at Crescent Beach. The program, presented by Crescent Beach Baptist Church, begins with the sunrise at 7 a.m. on the beach with special music and an inspiring message. Crescent Beach ramp, 45 Cubbedge Rd., Crescent Beach 904-794-7777 www.crescentbeachbaptist. com

APRIL 24 The Taste of St. Augustine 2022

Make plans to join us for the 25th annual Taste of St. Augustine at The Amp St. Augustine. Highlights the culinary heritage and culture of St. Johns County by showcasing new restaurants and estab-

lished favorites. Sample our local cuisine and learn about our area’s food culture! Admission: $5 Entry + $1 “Taste Tickets” to sample the delicious food. Children are admitted free, there’s a free children’s area with fun activities such as arts and crafts. Parking at The Amp is free and there’s a free shuttle from RB Hunt Elementary School to The Amp and parking is also available at the Elks Lodge just south of The Amp. Come enjoy the great food and live music! Restaurants and bands will be announced soon. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite vendor to win the People’s Choice Award! And, know that the proceeds from the Taste allow EPIC to continue offering mental health and substance use counseling in our community.

April 20 to 24 Florida’s Birding & Photo Fest

Experience more than 110 events over five days in America’s Most Photogenic City®. Florida’s Historic Coast is spreading its wings to present another year of birding and outdoor photography where participants benefit from insights and instruction from a collection of upperechelon international nature and wildlife photographers at multiple venues. The event is headquartered at the Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A South, St. Augustine Beach 904-885-0043 www. floridasbirdingandphotofest.com

April 23 GTM Beach Clean Up

GTM North Beach Walkover looking north. Admission: Free 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Join Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM) Enjoy coastal views while helping

remove debris and microplastics from the beach. GTM Rangers will supply gloves and trash bags at 9:30 a.m. at a different meeting location each month. Please visit www.gtmnerr.org/events

April 23 Roscolusa Songwriters Festival

At this festival, songwriters from Nashville perform and share the stories behind their songs. Enjoy an evening of popular music. Plus, there will be local food trucks and vendors. The event will also have a Kids Corner. The show is from 5-10 p.m., and gates open at 4 p.m. at Nocatee. General admission is $25. VIP tickets are available for $100. 232 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra Beach www.roscolusa.com

April 29-May 15 St. Augustine Romanza Festivale of Music & Arts

St. Augustine’s Romanza Festivale of Music & the Arts is an annual collaboration by dozens of organizations and businesses in St. Augustine, Florida. You are enticed to spend multiple days, even the whole week enjoying family-friendly and couple-friendly offerings, half of which are free, spread over 10 days, in dozens of diverse and mostly smaller venues. Top regional and local talent showcase why St. Augustine is the “cultural epicenter of the First Coast.” Cultural organizations and businesses based anywhere in St. Johns County cluster their productions together once a year to showcase what they do all year long. http://www.romanzastaugustine.org/

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WHO IS AT RISK?

It is estimated that in 2022 there will be 54,000 new cases diagnosed with oral cancer. When you think of oral cancer, you might assume that only current smokers or people that use chewing tobacco are at risk. Wrong. Tobacco of any kind including - cigarettes, vaping, electronic cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco and snuff are significant risk factors for developing oral cancer. Heavy alcohol use, and a history of significant sun exposure can increase the risk of lip cancer as well. Surprisingly, the fastest growing group of oral cancer cases are now young (under 45) non-smokers who have been exposed to HPV (human

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papillomavirus). Have you noticed a sore that has been there more than 14 days? Maybe a little discoloration in a specific area of your mouth? It could be something that seems as normal as trouble chewing, trouble moving the jaw and/or tongue can also be a symptom. It is important to remember that oral cancer doesn’t always present with symptoms in early stages. That is why getting an annual screening is so important!

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As you have learned, there are many risk factors for oral cancer. Part of what we do as a Complete Health Practice is we encourage each of our patients to have an oral cancer screening yearly. We utilize a technology called OralID. OralID is handheld and is comparable to a small flashlight. The fluorescence technology is optical based and allows the hygienist or doctor to clearly visualize oral mucosal abnormalities such as oral cancer or pre-cancer in 2 minutes. If you have never heard of this technology, we encourage you to ask your dentist if they provide this

or a similar examination and add it to your routine wellness visits. The goal is NOT to find cancer. Our goal is to identify abnormalities before they progress into cancer. This yearly and short exam is an important component of keeping yourself as healthy as possible. Because don’t forget, summer will be here before we know it and there are memories to be made!

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Celebrate Earth Day St. Augustine Style! April 22 Hover over alligators and crocodiles on the challenging Crocodile Crossing zip line course, or visit the Rookery at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park.

Swim with dolphins at Marineland Dolphin Adventure or snorkel among reef fish and rays at the St. Augustine Aquarium Kayak the ocean and rivers through “real Florida” with professional guides from Anastasia Water Sports, Florida Water Tours, St. Augustine Eco Tours or Ripple Effect Ecotours.

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Wellness

Keeping Your Kids Engaged This Summer at The First Coast YMCA by Candace Burrows, Associate Vice President Day Camp, Family Programs and Community Engagement, YMCA of Florida’s First Coast

Summer days aren’t too far away! As the end of the school year rapidly approaches, many parents are starting to plan activities to keep their kids entertained and engaged throughout the summer. Across St. Johns County, the First Coast YMCA is offering Summer Camp at six different locations from June 6 through August 5 for ages 5 to 12. Consider how your child can make the most of their summer break by enrolling them in youth programs offered through the First Coast YMCA. The Y is dedicated to youth development and enrichment yearround. Learning shouldn’t be limited to the classroom, and certainly shouldn’t be postponed during the summer months. To keep your child engaged all summer long, the First Coast YMCA offers summer day camps, specialty camps and sports leagues.

First Coast YMCA Summer Camp

Our all-day, on-site summer camp offers a new theme each week that will help campers discover new skills, build selfconfidence and feel a sense of achievement and belonging. Each week is also dedicated to honing in on a different character trait to encourage the Y’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Throughout the camp, kids participate in STEM, arts and humanities, literacy, sports, swimming and other outdoor activities. Campers have plenty of opportunity to develop new skills, form a sense of identity, thrive in teamwork and create memories to last a lifetime.

Specialty Camps

In addition to the summer day camp, YMCA branches offer a variety of specialty

camps. Kids can spend their day at camp focusing on a specific activity or subject such as cooking, arts & crafts and dance. Campers can devote a week or more to building a new skill-set and learning more about something that interests them. Y branches also offer basketball, soccer, tennis and a multisport camp for young athletes. The multisport camp introduces kids to a variety of sports with an emphasis on teamwork and developing strong athletic skills.

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Also for athletes, Y branches offer Youth Sports for kids to compete and play alongside friends. Participating in youth sports keeps kids active while teaching friendly competition and healthy practices for life. Spring Volleyball and Flag Football will run from the end of April through early June, and Summer Basketball will follow, beginning June 17 and ending August 6.

There are several benefits for families as members of the First Coast YMCA including 20% off the weekly camp fee per child, a waived registration fee, free registration for one sports league and use of the KidZone at your Y branch to keep the kids safe and entertained while parents workout. Whether you’re looking for a week’s worth of activity or to fill the entire summer with fun at the Y, there's an opportunity to learn, grow and belong at your local YMCA. The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast provides enriching activities for children all summer long, and welcomes all children and their families. For more information or to register for the First Coast YMCA’s summer Youth Development programs, activities and classes visit https://fcymca.org/programs/ camp/.

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Understanding & Embracing Autism Its Ok To Be Different! by Stephanie Vavilala, Ed.D, BCBA, LMHC, RPT-S

It’s Autism Awareness Month, or what we call AWEtism Awareness Month. There are many ideas and concepts about autism that may be completely foreign to anyone not immersed in the autism world. This special month sheds light on all things autism! We are Awetism Wonderland, an autism center located in St. Augustine, right off of I-95 and International Gold Parkway. Our AWEsome kids come to our center for a variety of needs including our academic program and therapies including ABA (applied behavioral therapy), Anat Banial, physical/speech/occupational and so many more that are essential in helping people living with AWEtism.

What is Autism?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopment disorder that impacts how someone relates and communicates with the world around them. Because the spectrum of how it affects people is so vast, there isn’t one specific symptom that you can pinpoint that everyone with autism has. Many people with ASD have difficulty with social interactions, have repetitive behaviors (referred to as ‘stimming’), obsessive about things they are interested in, and impulsive behaviors.

Embracing Awetism At Awetism Wonderland, we embrace the “awe and wonder” of AWEtism by approaching therapies and academics

through the concept that people with AWEtism see the world differently through processing what comes into their senses differently. Many traditional AWEtism therapies, applied behavioral or “ABA”, take a corrective or squashing approach in hopes of extinguishing the undesired behavior in order to try to make the child behave like more of a “neurotypical” child. Instead, we fully believe in embracing who the child is and where they are to guide their therapies to helping them achieve success in whatever they’re looking to achieve success in. Through our approach to ABA therapy, we put a heavy focus on life skills that can be replicated at home, school, or elsewhere so that children on the spectrum can gain more independence. This could look like anything from brushing their teeth or combing their hair to cooking themselves a simple meal.

Academic Support

One of our primary focuses is also on academics. While we are not a school, our academics program was created to support families of children with ASD. It can be very difficult to navigate the public school system,

so many parents choose to home school. Unfortunately, many parents find themselves frustrated from not being equipped to teach someone with ASD, much less be a teacher at all. Our academics program caters to each individual students’ pace and differentiated academic needs. We start with a free academic assessment to determine accurate student placement as the foundation of their individualized education and understanding their current academics and learning style. Academics are addressed in a comprehensive and cohesive manner with all components the clinic has to offer to provide an all around functional approach for the child’s life. Our classes take place in a small group setting with individualized academics, social skills infused within the academic group settings, and in collaboration with all of the other therapeutic providers treating the child so as to support a common plan with shared goals. If you’re interested in our center, check out our website atawetismwonderland.com. Together, we can help your AWEsome kid to thrive!

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Oatmeal Pecan Waffles or Pancakes Ingredients For waffles: 1 C whole-wheat flour ½ C quick-cooking oats 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp sugar ¼ C unsalted pecans, chopped 2 large eggs, separated (for pancakes, see note) 1½ C fat-free (skim) milk 1 Tbsp vegetable oil

For fruit topping: 2 C fresh strawberries, rinsed, stems removed, and cut in half (or substitute frozen strawberries, thawed) 1 C fresh blackberries, rinsed (or substitute frozen blackberries, thawed) 1 C fresh blueberries, rinsed (or substitute frozen blueberries, thawed) 1 tsp powdered sugar

Directions 1. Preheat waffle iron. 2. Combine flour, oats, baking powder, sugar, and pecans in a large bowl. 3. Combine egg yolks, milk, and vegetable oil in a separate bowl, and mix well. 4. Add liquid mixture to the dry ingredients, and stir together. Do not overmix; mixture should be a bit lumpy. 5. Whip egg whites to medium peaks. Gently fold egg whites into batter (for pancakes, see note below). 6. Pour batter into preheated waffle iron, and cook until the waffle iron light signals it’s done or steam stops coming out of the iron. (A waffle is perfect when it is crisp and well-browned on the outside with a moist, light, airy and fluffy inside.) (Or make pancakes.) 7. Add fresh fruit and a light dusting of powdered sugar to each waffle, and serve.

Tip: For pancakes, do not separate eggs.

Mix whole eggs with

milk and oil, and eliminate steps 4 and 5.

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Digatherm is a relatively newer diagnostic tool to veterinary medicine. It started in the equine industry to help determine if horses were ready to return to racing. Recently it has become a great tool for small animal diagnostics and has truly revolutionized our ability to diagnose and properly target treatment. Digaterm can identify areas of soft tissue injury, but can also identify areas with increased blood flow such as cancer. K-Laser therapy is a targeted therapy that is nicely paired with Digatherm. K-laser targets damaged tissue with specific wavelengths of light. The light energy passes through the skin at the cellular level, initiating the body’s natural regenerative process. Laser therapy accelerates wound healing, and reduces pain, stiffness, swelling, and spasms. K-laser therapy can stimulate all cell types, including soft tissue, ligaments, cartilage, and nerves. K-laser therapy is painless, FDA approved, and is a scientifically proven treatment for a variety of conditions. Each session is anywhere from 30 seconds up to 9 minutes and is usually performed over a period of several sessions with intervals of a few days to weekly, depending on the severity of the injury. Charlie was treated with anti-inflammatory medication, a muscle relaxant and he had a series of 6 K-laser treatments over a period of 3 weeks and he made a full recovery. With the combination of Digatherm and K-laser, we can dramatically improve our accuracy of diagnosis and target the problem area in a way that greatly speeds recovery for many of our patients.

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