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March 2014

St. Johns

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The Real Estate Issue

Great Schools Great Communities The Best Local Realtors

Photo by Superior Landscapes & Garden Center

Creating Curb Appeal Ideas from Superior Landscapes & Garden Center

Two New K-8 Schools: Durbin Crossing & Nocatee

Choosing Your First Home

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Ancient City Photography Dear Readers,

Home is a sanctuary where we return each day to relax and unwind and spend time with our families. I cannot think of a better place to live than Northern St. Johns. It covers so many of my ‘must haves’ in a place to call home. Convenietly located between Jacksonville, a large city with hiqh quality universities and medical centers, and the historic beach town of St. Augustine, which draws visitors from all over the world, St. Johns is a haven for families searching for safe communities with the best schools in the state of Florida. Whether you desire a country club community or just a family friendly environment, St. Johns offers a lifestlye that is wonderful.

When finding the perfect location for your family to live, it helps to have the scoop on the area. What are the neighborhoods like? What are the home values? How are the schools? Where are the local businesses that make the community vibrant? These are some of the questions we hope to help you with in our Annual Real Estate issue!

Please enjoy this issue of St. Johns Magazine!

Debbie Gaylord Publisher & Editor

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CONTENTS

FEATURES

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THANK YOU TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS: Darren Rosenbaum, Co-Editor Erica Bean Dr. Faull Dr. Veling George Ballou II Dawn McDonnell Ryan Westover Graham Martin Angie Bell Sherry Davidson

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25 Summer Camp & Enrichment Guide

8 Creating Curb Appeal

26 Schools of the Future - 2 New k-8s in Northern St. Johns

10 First Time Home Buyer’s Story 12 The Communities of Northern St. Johns 16 Real Estate Market News

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Real Estate

WHY HAVING AN EXPERT IN YOUR CORNER

Makes Sense

by George Ballou II, Watson Realty

I am always amazed how many buyers interested in building a house walk fearlessly in to a builder’s office to discuss the possibility of building without even thinking about taking an independent agent with them. They typically meet with a site agent who is an employee of the builder. It is their job to tell you about their development and assist you in what products they have including floor plans, lots to build on and options available. They only sell their product and they don’t sell resales. An independent or general agent however is an agent who does not work for any builder but instead is affiliated with one of the many real estate brokerage firms in your area. They can sell new construction and resales.

Many buyers think that if they go directly to the builder they will save money because the builder will give them a better deal if he doesn’t have to pay your agent a commission. I will admit that occasionally with some smaller builders that may happen but the larger builders don’t work that way.

Remember you don’t pay the commission of the agent you bring to the builder. The builder pays their commission. The commission they pay your agent doesn’t come out of the price of the home you may buy but out of the builder’s overall marketing budget. In other words, it isn’t costing you anything.

Smart builders and site agents welcome buyers with agents. They know that statistically the deals that have independent agents involved have a 100% greater chance of going to contract than deals without them.

So what does an independent agent bring to the table that you might wish to consider? Since an independent agent is

not affiliated with any particular development, builder or community they are likely to take you to see several different locations that meet your criteria. They will show you both the resales and the new product so you can compare. Many times a buyer gets so excited about the sales pitch that common sense goes out the window. I don’t know how many times I have reminded clients what our budget goals were or pointed out why a particular lot will not be easy to resell down the road which explains the deep discount being offered.

Since you most likely have never built a home before or at least not in a long time it is pretty safe to say you have probably never seen what a builder contract looks like! Although site agents are very good at what they do and explain everything pretty well I can assure you that by the time you go back to your car your head is spinning. It is very comforting to be able to turn to your

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own agent and ask those questions you were afraid to ask the site agent. Can I get my deposit back if I change my mind? Did we get everything in writing? What did she say a CDD fee is? Is there really anything in those covenants that I need to know about? The incentive goes away next week what should I do?

Buying a house is one of the most important decisions we make and building a house should be an exciting and enjoyable process. Taking your own agent with you to meet the builder doesn’t cost you a dime but it may save you thousands of dollars if you do. If you don’t have an agent then just call your local real estate brokerage firm of choice and speak to the floor agent who answers the phone or ask to speak to the manager. They will match you up with an agent suitable for the job. Remember…..this is supposed to be fun!

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Creating

WOW-FACTOR CURB APPEAL By the Team at Superior Landscapes & Garden Center Tommy, Carmen, Greg & Rachel

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Spring is the time of year when the sun is bright, the air is crisp, and the steady hum of lawnmowers and hedge trimmers once again fill our communities. Creating curb appeal is the key to getting your home noticed. A good first impression of your yard sets the stage for an inviting place to call home. So, its time to break out the gardening gloves, the shovels, and the trimmers, and get to work - let’s bring life and color back into your landscape.

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First Time Homebuyers Choose Main Street

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by Angie Bell

the proximity to St. Augustine and downtown Jacksonville, the schools, and the resale value were all important factors. The affordable pricing was also a big factor for this young military couple.

Though all of RiverTown will be quite large

at 4,170 acres, The Main Street Neighborhood is so named because it gives that small town, Main Street

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USA feel. Hannah looks forward to being there next

Beach where Josh was stationed in the Navy. They

community aspect can’t be beat; there is a large ame-

never dreamed they would soon be back in St. Johns

nity center, gym, yoga classes, splash pool with cork-

County. But, Josh was transferred to NAS JAX and they

screw slide, and an Olympic size pool (currently used

happily returned and began looking for a place to set-

by Bartram Trail High School swimmers).

tle down. They were so excited when they found the

RiverTown Community and decided to build a home

was a lot of fun for Hannah. Many of the homes in

there in the Main Street Neighborhood.

Main Street are what would be referred to as “shot-

gun” style, so as you drive down the street you get the

hen Hannah and Josh Parinasan were

fall when the Fall Festival takes place, but she especial-

married in November of 2012 at Nocatee,

ly can’t wait for their first Christmas with horse drawn

they knew they were headed to Virginia

carriage hayrides throughout the neighborhood. The

Having grown up in St. Johns County, Hannah

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Choosing from various features for her home

feel of a step back in time.

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Riverfront Park is one of the signature elements of the community. Hannah and Josh look forward to making use of the 55 acres, including the event lawn.

The model they picked is called the Southport; it has three

bedrooms/two baths, two porches and a rear-entry finished garage.

Once inside though, you see all the latest features, from an oversized kitchen island and stainless steel appliances to an inside laundry and spacious closets. The Parinasans chose a few upgrades, such as a gas stove, wood-look tiles, and an extra bay in the garage. The back porch comes with a sink area and a hook-up for a gas grill.

The 500,000 square feet of designated commercial space within RiverTown includes a future Publix. Just

across State Road 13 is Riverfront Park, which extends along the St. Johns River. Here, residents can walk, jog, fish, or just enjoy a beautiful sunset. The Parinasan’s have already visited the park with their dog, Benelli, but look forward to soon being able to just step out their door to head over for an evening stroll.

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St. Johns Golf & Country Club

The Communities of Northern St. Johns A Special Place to Live Information Provided by

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ST. JOHNS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

St. Johns Golf & Country Club may be only minutes from the conveniences of modern-day living but residents feel a world away. The community of single-family homes built around an 18-hole golf course boasts a resort-like pool, fitness center, tennis courts, restaurant, pro shop and banquet space. There are activities to delight residents of all ages which is particularly important since the community consists of a mix of families with and without children at home and spanning many decades. St. Johns Golf & Country Club is one of only a few communities in northwest St. Johns County where golf carts are permitted on the roads within the neighborhood and where natural gas is available in the community.

What might you find residents doing within the community on any given day?

Taking a painting class, playing tennis or golf, competing on the swim team, attending a Scout meeting, enjoying Happy Hour, going to summer camp, meeting friends at the clubhouse for a card game, taking a yoga class or boot camp or enjoying lunch or a special dinner at The Grille Room. With so much to do and friendly neighbors it’s easy to see why people love living in SJG&CC. *Informaton provided courtesy of Julie Bentley, Realtor® Watson Realty Corp

WORLD GOLF VILLAGE

There's a whole world beyond golf in World Golf Village. Conveniently situated between Jacksonville and St. Augustine right off I-95 in St. Johns County, World Golf Village features 20 distinctive neighborhoods and miles of walking trails. It’s a world where block parties and cookouts are the nightlife, and the sounds of kids playing and birds chirping fill the air. Families choose World Golf Village for the St. Johns County A-rated schools, and of course its amenities galore. In addition to the renowned championship golf at the King & Bear and Slammer & Squire, the community is home to the acclaimed World Golf Hall of Fame and IMAX® Theater, a year-round heated Junior Olympic-sized swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, playground, fitness center, and clubhouse. From luxury custom homes to carefree condominiums, there are a variety of homes to choose from. Learn more at www.WorldGolfRealEstate.com and make World Golf Village a World of Your Own.

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Hundreds of families have chosen to live along the western corridor of CR210 in St. Johns and it is easy to understand why. Whether you live in one of a dozen planned communities or in a home that has been here for decades this corner of St. Johns County has much to offer. Within minutes of leaving home you can be on I-95 and on your way to Jacksonville to the north or Old St. Augustine to the south and both the beach and the St. Johns River are only a short drive away. Once you live here you may find that you don’t often leave. The area is served by St. Johns County’s A-Rated schools and along with the amenities that many communities offer their residents there are 3 golf courses, nearby ball fields, dance and martial arts studios, a gym, spa and preschool. Dining options include pizza, pubs and grills, Mexican, Japanese and Chinese restaurants and fast food. There are 2 grocers and 2 drug stores and health services include dentists, primary care physicians, optometrists, chiropractors, orthodontists and clinics. Also along this corridor you can get a haircut, consult with an attorney or insurance agent, do your banking, buy wine and spirits from a knowledgeable shopkeeper, ship packages, buy a bike or visit a garden center. It’s no wonder so many people call this area home! *Information provided courtesy of Davidson Realty

WALDEN CHASE

Walden Chase was started in 2001, and fully built out in 2006. This neighborhood consisting of 540 homes was built solely by 2 builders, KB Homes and Mattamy Homes. A variety of one story and 2 story stucco homes steer away from the cookie cutter look. Lush landscaping, various ponds, and pride of ownership prevails throughout. It is located right next to Nocatee and is increasing in value due to the Nocatee school, which is K-8, opening in the Fall of 2014.

This fun and friendly neighborhood offers a community Pool, tennis and basketball courts are available to all for use, and the HOA dues are only $460.00 a year, and there are no CDD fees. With only 8 miles to the ocean, it’s just a short distance to the area beaches and historic St. Augustine Short commute to all of Jacksonville amenities. The location is fantastic! * Information provided by Gina Sharp, Realtor® Watson Realty Corp

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Nocatee

NOCATEE

Now the 5th Best Selling Community in the Country! Located on nearly 15,000 acres of which over 9,000 acres has been reserved for permanent preserve, community parks, dog parks and protected areas continues to grow in every direction. Recent announcements of 8 more developments opening in 2014 will bring well over 2,000+ additional new home options to Nocatee ranging in price from $200,000 to over $1,000,000.

The Nocatee Splash Water Park is expanding again with more pools for family entertainment along with new garden areas, kayak launches near the intracoastal waterway and more! The first of several Nocatee schools is scheduled to open for the next school year and will be for K-8. 2014 will see a new gas station/car wash/Dash Diner open near the Nocatee Town Center, office building condominiums are also planned to be open by year end and are being sold and leased as we speak. Plans are underway for building our own Fire Department and emergency dispatch center this year and Baptist Health has announced plans for a 60,000 square foot primary care facility in the Nocatee Town Center, providing outpatient care in the areas of family medicine, pediatric and internal medicine for adults and children.

Nocatee is conveniently located 10+ minutes to the ocean and Ponte Vedra Beach restaurants, clubs and shopping while also having easy access to I-95 for those heading to Jacksonville or further South. The Nocatee Lifestyle is waiting for you! *Information provided courtesy George Ballou II, Realtor® Watson Realty Corp

ABERDEEN

Aberdeen is a newer master planned community nestled around a large wetland conservation area in Northwest St. Johns county adjacent to Julington Creek Plantation and West of Durbin Crossing. The community spans over 1,300 acres with more than 500 acres of wetland conservation and more than 65 acres of lakes.

Aberdeen is located within minutes to Interstates 95 and 295 and conveniently located close to shopping, schools, restaurants and a short drive to historic St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra beach. Home sites include over 1,600 single-family lots and 168 multifamily homes including town homes and condominiums. Homes vary from all different types of floor plans, sizes and styles for all age groups.

Resort style community amenities include a Resident Center featuring a clubhouse, exercise fitness center, pools, water slide, tennis and basketball courts, child’s playground, sports fields, scenic walking trails, and a community picnic park. *Information provided as a courtesy from: Bill and Nina Bay, Realtors® Watson Realty Corp.

Aberdeen

DURBIN CROSSING

Durbin Crossing is a newer master- planned community located in Northwest St. Johns county adjacent to Julington Creek Plantation, that offers residents the perfect blend of natural beauty, upscale resort style amenities. Convenient location to schools, shopping, restaurants and interstate highways. Durbin Crossing is located only a short distance to nearby historic St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra beach and Jacksonville.

The community features over 1,000 acres of conservation area, 39 lakes, over 24 acres of passive parks, and over 36 acres of community parks.

Two amenity centers include pools, water slide, exercise fitness room, tennis, basket ball, and volley ball courts, child’s playground, skateboard park, multi-purpose sports fields, and multiple scenic nature trails for hiking, biking and walking.

Durbin Crossing offers a carefree lifestyle for all age groups that includes daily recreational activities, events, and community parties for residents of all ages.

The majority of home sites over look wooded areas, natural nature preserves, or peaceful lake views. Durbin Crossing offers a wide variety of home sizes and styles to choose from. *Information provided as a courtesy from: Bill and Nina Bay, Realtors® Watson Realty Corp.

JULINGTON CREEK PLANTATION

As a lifelong Jacksonville resident, Fruit Cove was a place to camp out and hunt on the weekends, in my youth. My love affair with the river was realized when I moved “Out Here” in the late ‘70’s. Fruit Cove/Switzerland, now is called “St Johns”, a name change to blend all the others into one new postal zip code. Historically, it was a farming community of, mostly, citrus groves. In the old days, a ferry carried passengers from Mandarin to Fruit Cove, even though most of the commercial traffic was by riverboat, from Jacksonville and beyond. A nice, new concrete bridge was built to much fanfare in 1956, replacing the old wooden bridge that stood for years.

With the St johns River as the Front door and westerly boundary, State Road 13 has been designated as a “Scenic Highway” by the State of Florida. The Grandfather Oaks have been nicely preserved and harken back to an “Old Florida” feeling. A “Growth Management” plan was put into law in the early ‘90’s that restricted commercial construction along this corridor. In the mid ‘90’s St Johns County purchased an old family citrus grove on the river in Switzerland, and built Alpine Groves, a beautiful, natural public park, offering kayak and canoe access and sunsets every day. An important feature of our area are the “A” rated public schools, and multiple sports fields for recreation. *Information provided coutesy of Charlie Hillyer Broker-Realtor Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty, LLC 904-509-3130

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The January 2014 market stats for the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors says “Potential trends to watch in 2014 include increased seller activity, more new construction and fewer foreclosures on the market.”

There were 2,771 new listings in January which is 10% more than last January when we had 2,517. Increased prices have helped many homeowners that were upside down with their mortgage, resulting in increased seller activity.

We are also seeing more new construction. David Crowe, the National Association of Home Builders’ Chief Economist, is forecasting 822,000 single family starts in 2014 which is about 200,000 more than 2013. This number would bring us to about 71 percent of normal by the end of 2014. He is predicting 1.16 million units in 2015. New homes sales are averaging 8.7 percent of total home sales nationally which is about half of the historical average of 16.1 percent. Locally we had 5,109 new home starts in 2013 which is up 35.7 percent over 2012.

Pending sales were up 15% over last January and closings were up 4%. The median price was down 5% which was the headline in the paper today. What they do not report is that the median sales price of distressed properties is less than half of the price of traditional sales and lender-mediated (distressed) closings were up 7% in January over the year before. Lender-mediated closings were 46.3% of all closings compared to 45% last January. I am guessing this is because after a long legal delay, foreclosures started hitting the market again and we are seeing the closings now.

The average sales price of $179,772 is up 7% over last January. The inventory of homes available for sale is 9,210 homes which is down 4% from 9,605 last January. We have 4.8 months of inventory available which is down 20% from 6.0 months last January.

Five to six months of inventory is considered a balanced market.

Even though I have seen some negative articles about the housing market lately, I am only seeing positive signs in our market area. We had $10.5 million in contracts written in January in our office which is a very good month for us.

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Durbin Crossing k-8 HH - Photo courtesy of SJPS

Schools of the Future Live, Work & Play with two NEW K-8 Schools Coming to your backyard 2014-2015

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t Johns County public schools will open two new K-8 state of the art elementary schools in 2014. In the process they will change the landscape of current zoning in northern St. Johns County.

The new schools will be located in Durbin Crossing, to the North West just off St. Johns Parkway on Long Leaf Pine, and in Nocatee off 210 West. The board of education has been taking suggestions from community members and will decide on names for the schools this March but until them Durbin is known officially as HH and Nocatee as II. The district has made it easy for local neighborhood residents to discover where their home is zoned. Simply click on to St Johns County Public Schools website and plug in a home address. You can click on zoning maps for the current elementary, middle and high schools.

St. Johns County Public Schools Director of Community Relations, Christina Langston says the district does not anticipate any new zone changes prior to the 2014-2015 school year.

Ms. Langston noted that St. Johns County is the fastest growing school district in the state, with students performing so well on standardized tests it has an A+ rating in the state of Florida.

The new schools are located within communities surrounded by pristine wooded forests, nearby ball fields and offer families a lifestyle of resort living where families can live work play and children can walk and ride their bike to school.

North West K-8 HH will be zoned for Durbin Crossing North and Durbin Crossing South. Aberdeen is slated for a future school but is currently zoned for Bartram Trail. Sitting on 25 acres the Durbin Crossing k-8 is adjacent to four baseball fields, 2 multi-purpose fields and 3 sports fields along with a skateboarding park and park for dogs! All of this in walking distance to the neighboring homes.

One couple looking for the right community in St Johns County said they found Durbin Crossing was just the perfect place for them. “We can walk to everything without leaving our

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neighborhood. The parks, the pool, the amenities are in walking distance to the new elementary school. Our kids like their school friends within biking distance and we love the small-town feel of Durbin”.

St. Johns County Sheriff James Jackson, recently moved to Durbin. “Living in Durbin Crossing has been great. Its got so many nature preserves, that you forget your in a neighborhood.

I am happy kids will be able to walk and ride their bike to their own neighborhood school.”

Emily Harrison formerly the principal at Alice B. Landrum Middle will be the new Principal at the school in Durbin Crossing.

“I am excited about having the opportunity to work with both elementary school students, creating a successful connected campus model and preparing students for the lives they will lead beyond their formative and transitional years” said Harrison.

“The K-8 model presents families within a community a unique chance to watch growth develop over the course of many years” Nocatee, located in the northeast pocket of Ponte Vedra, is the site of the other K-8 II, with the same prototype as K-8 school (HH). As of January 2014, zoning will include both Nocatee and non Nocatee residents, including Greenleaf Village, GreenLeaf Preserve, Austin Park and Willow Cove, Non residents of Nocatee at Walden Chase, Quail Ridge. The Oaks and Florentine will all go to the new school K-8 school. Ocean Palm Elementary students will include those families in Coastal Oakes, Enclave, Kelly Pointe, Lakeside at Town Center and Tidewater.

Nocatee resident newcomer Barbara Walters knows all to well how resort style living meets a small town neighborhood feeling. The effervescent Welcome Lady at the Newcomer Center said she came from California looking for resort style living with a diverse group of people. “I love the various amenities, the nature preserves, biking paths and I really enjoy being close to the beach, stores and cultural center. Nocatee truly has something for everyone. “

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Wayne King, formerly the Principal at St Johns Technical High School will now serve as the new principal at the Nocatee school. According to Spokeswoman Christina Langston, both schools will keep incoming eighth graders at their current schools for transitional purposes. “ I feel honored and privileged to have the opportunity to open a new school and believe my vast experience in middle and high school settings will help me prepare elementary students for a smooth transition to their secondary grade levels,” said King.

Green features such as those used at Palencia Elementary, which was completed two years ago, will be the prototype for both K-8 schools in Durbin and Nocatee. The two-story school concept will include state of the art technology, an indoor gym and an outdoor pavilion playground. According to Paul Rose, Executive Director for Facilities & New Construction the schools will be eco friendly, with green building standards and energy conservation including an energy efficient ice-cooling air condi-

tioning system, interior and exterior lighting sensors and highly reflective roofing; all part of an overall energy management system.

The schools will each house approximately1000 students and have 58 classrooms. Each school will have 3 wings with 13 classrooms in each, as well as an extended learning area that includes a kitchen, a tech area and art space. The schools will also have separate rooms for art and band. The latest technology will be accessible from every classroom with built-in sound enhancement systems that project the teacher’s voice or the lesson throughout the room. Ceiling mounted projectors help incorporate live, technology-based lessons directly on whiteboards.

Ms. Langston reports that the district anticipates a community night in Fall 2014 when everyone is welcome to see the schools first hand. For more information go to: http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/rules/zoning/

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A Message from The Vet ~ Dr. Veling, DVM Palencia Pet Clinic

Hope for the Highly Allergic Dog

Katie and her owners, Gail and Rich, have been coming to me for as long as I have been open in Saint Augustine. Katie, Gail, Rich and I are all originally from Monmouth County, NJ. I got here by way of Indianapolis.

Gail, Katie and Rich came directly down I-95. Katie is a wonderful, enthusiastic Black Labrador Retriever. Gail and Rich are enthusiastic about Katie as Katie is enthusiastic for our treats. In other words, they are wonderful owners. Katie moved here four years ago. She was not allergic in New Jersey. She is highly allergic in Florida, to the point of keeping her owners awake at night itching when her allergies are active. There is little sleep available when

oped another, more serious problem. Katie grew a tumor three centimeters above her left eye that was bloody and irritated. We checked it. It was our old enemy, the great masquerader, a mast cell tumor. I realized this would be complicated because we had to control her allergies and get her to heal. She has been off and on cortisones because her allergies were so difficult. Cortisones can impede healing. We scheduled her surgery for the day after the North American Veterinary Conference because of a new drug for allergies I had heard about. The early information about it was promising. Apoquel was to be effective for most dogs with few side effects.

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Unfortunately, Katie’s tumor grew too quickly while I was at the conference so it was no longer appropriate to do surgery.

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a Lab is scratching and thumping with her paw much of the night.

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At that conference, I had a detailed discussion with a company veterinarian at the Zoetis (the manufacturer) booth to explore the new drug for Katie. I am, by nature, cautious about new products and their promises.

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Cast of Thoroughly Modern Millie the Musical ...Playing this month at Creekside High School Wednesday, March 5th Time: 7 pm - 8 pm The St. Johns Professional Alliance will be hosting a Workshop called: Home care made easy! First Florida Credit Union. 1950 C.R. 210 W. St. Johns, Fl. 32259 Featuring Special Guest Speakers: Terry Kratochvil of TJ’s Home Renovations & Keck Lynn of Steam Lux . Learn tips on how to care for your most expensive asset - your home!

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There will be light refreshments and a door prize. For more information visit our website at: http://www.sjpa.org/Events.html March 6th, 7th, and 8th Thoroughly Modern Millie - Musical at Creekside High School Travel back to the roaring twenties with the Creekside Theatre Department, as a fearless Millie Dillmount arrives in New York, dead-set on becoming… well, Thoroughly Modern! Determined to transform her life, Millie does not know what she is in for! From white slavery (don’t worry, it’s fine for the family) to tap dancing, it’ll be a high-spirited, feel-good experience! Thoroughly Modern Millie begins at 7:00 pm in the Creekside High School Auditorium (100 Knights Lane St. Johns). Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10. It’ll be a whoopee, a swanky sockdollager! (That’s 20’s for “a perfectly swell time”). Renee Schreck renee_jk_schreck@bellsouth.net 230-0245 (home) 708-8272 (cell) March 7th - 30th St. Augustine Art Association Canvas, Clay, Collage & Cutting Edge. St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084. The St. Augustine Art Association combines four exciting themes into one juried exhibit. Cutting Edge is defined as work that pushes the boundaries of ideas and/or materials. The gallery is

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March 13th to March 16th In White America, St. Augustine - Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, St. Augustine, FL 32084 Flagler College Theatre Arts Photo by Graham Martin presents this absorbing and award-winning story of African-Americans. From a letAncient City ter revealing the heart and soul of a runaway slave to a moving speech by a southPhotography ern senator in justification of lynching to portraits of Booker T. Washington, each scene has an emotional story. First produced in 1963, the play sets the stage for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Performances take place at the Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College. Tickets for general admission are $10. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on March 13, 14 & 15 and 2 p.m. March 16.

14 Granada St., St. Augustine. 904-826-8600 www.flagler.edu/our-community/ events/theatre.html March 13th “Evenings at Whitney” 2nd Thursday Monthly Lecture - Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience at Marineland, St. Augustine, FL 32080 - At 7 p.m. at The Whitney Lab Lohman Auditorium at Marineland, Karen A. Bjorndal, Ph.D., Dept. of Biology, University of Florida, presents her lecture entitled “Role of Sea Turtles in Marine Ecosystems.” The program is free. 9505 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine. 904-4614000 www.whitney.ufl.edu March 14th Farmers Market at World Golf Village - One World Golf Place, St. Augustine, FL 32095 http://www.worldgolfhalloffame.org - The World Golf Village Associates host a series of farmers markets. Local vendors from North Florida offer a variety of fresh produce and other items along the Walk of Champions. The market will be open from 3 - 7 p.m. One World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 904-940-4133 www.worldgolfhalloffame.org/ March 20th @ 1pm LB Reptiles at Bartram Trail LibraryThursday Looking for something both fun and educational to do while on Spring Break? Gather the family, friends, and neighbors and come to the reptile show at the library. LB Reptiles present lizards, snakes, turtles, and more to us. This program helps educate children about the needs, conservation, and care of these wonderful reptiles. To learn more about the LB Reptile Experience, visit their website.

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March 21st “Divergent” at the IMAX Theater - World Golf Hall of Fame 3D IMAX Theater, One World Golf Pl., St. Augustine, FL 32092 - “Divergent” opens at The IMAX Theatre at World Golf Hall of Fame. “Divergent” is a gripping action thriller set in a futuristic world where society has been divided into five factions. As each person approaches adulthood, he or she must choose a faction and commit to it for the rest of their life. This IMAX theater features the largest 3D screen in the Southeast. Adults $13, Seniors/Students/Military $12, and Children 3-12 $10. Visit the website for showtimes. One World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 904-940-4123 www.worldgolfimax. com March 29th Regional Mustang and Ford Show - St. Augustine Outlets, St. Augustine, FL 32086 The St. Augustine Outlets will host the 12th Regional Mustang and Ford Show presented by the Jacksonville Mustang Club from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. This juried classic car show will feature classic Mustangs, Cobras, and Ford trucks, all on display for you to admire in the north parking lot next to Talbots. 500 Outlet Mall Blvd., St. Augustine.

904-826-1311 www.StAugOutlets.com March 29th Wellness Event at Renaissance World Golf Village Resort. 10am-5pm - We are excited to put this Wellness Event on at the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort featuring 65 vendors. We will have a raffle featuring products and services from our vendors. This 50+ raffle will benefit Rethreaded with ALL proceeds going the Foundation. Each ticket $1. List of raffle items will be featured at a later date. 50 out of the 200 random shopping/discount bags that will be given to shoppers (per family)

Saturday, March 30th Uptown Saturday Night, Uptown St Augustine; San Marco Avenue between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios., St. Augustine Phone: 904-823-9263. On the last Saturday of each month, experience live music, refreshments, new exhibits, book signings and much more at the galleries, antique stores and unique shops on St. Augustine’s San Marco Avenue between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios. The Mission Nombre de Dios provides FREE PARKING. Dog Day Afternoon 2014 - Sunday, April 6th The event will run from 12 – 4 pm at Plantation Park, 875 Davis Pond Blvd., Julington Creek Plantation. Tickets will be available on site for the various activities and food. This year Friends of St. Johns County Pet Center will be the recipient of proceeds generated from Dog Day Afternoon. To learn more about Friends of St. Johns County Pet Center visit their Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/fosjcpc .

The fundraiser will host dogs and their owners as they enjoy the popular canine obstacle course, dog washes, “pet-i-cures” (nail trims), pet adoptions, photographs and a special demonstration by the St. Johns County K9 unit. Luckee Dog Ice Cream, Florida Pet Chef Express and Invisible Fence of the First Coast will be on hand this year, as well as Julington Creek Animal Hospital, who will be providing low cost Micro Chipping at the event. Families will also enjoy bouncy-houses, hot dogs and snacks provided by the Bartram Trail Rotary, crafts and vendors just to name a few of the many activities.

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FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

Galleries in Downtown Areas From the Plaza through King Street, St. Augustine Phone: (832) 779-2781 http://www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.org/ Event Pricing: free The First Friday Art walk is one of St. Augustine’s most popular events. The art walk takes place the first Friday of the month, rain or shine! During the First Friday Art Walk you can enjoy exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at over 30 participating galleries around town.

GUIDED BEACH EXPLORATION

3rd Saturday of the month from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. 10 am until 4 pm:00am - 2:00pm - Check-in at 8:50am-- Beach Stroll and Discovery --Join GTM Research Reserve Docents

for a beach walk at the Guana South beach location. 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. Park at the GTM Research Reserve South Beach Access Lot, 1798 Ponte Vedra Blvd (A1A), Ponte Vedra, FL 32082. There is a $3/per vehicle parking fee. After the walk, visit the GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center (EEC) or enjoy our many miles of trails. The EEC is located at 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082. Admission fee into the EEC is $2 for adults, $1 for children ages 10-17, and children under ten are free. Space is limited so please RSVP. You can make reservations at http://gtmnerrbeachexploration.eventbrite.com/ or call 904.823.4500. Please provide your email and phone number, in case we need to cancel due to inclement weather.

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