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CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENTS

21 HOSPITALITY/FOOD

31 HEALTHCARE/FITNESS 41 DIGITAL/TECHNOLOGY 53 RETAIL/SHOPPING

REGULAR FEATURES 96 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 106 ON THE TOWN 112 CUP O’ JOE

65 REAL ESTATE /

CONSTRUCTION

77 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 87 INDUSTRY ON THE COVER: Seren”dip”ity lead to this month’s cover

photo by Kate Gardiner. As we were pondering the cover concept for this second annual “Local Business” issue of OCL, Kate had been looking all around town for just the

right shot when she stopped at Mayday Ice Cream for a cone, and voila! There it was!

Sometimes we just a little sweet inspiration to get things right.

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KATE GARDINER a seasoned photojournalist, turned her camera towards weddings and families after leaving a job at a major daily newspaper in Connecticut to move to Florida in 2007. Kate’s fashion work has been published in Old City Life Magazine as well as Jacksonville Bride Magazine. Her editorial work has appeared in publications worldwide. ANNE HEYMAN has lived in St. Augustine since 1958. She worked for the St. Augustine Record for 49 years and is a former publicity director at the St. Augustine-St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce. Anne’s major community involvement is with The Pilot Club of St. Augustine, where she is a past president and current secretary. MARCIA LANE is a Graduate of the University of Florida, with B.S. in journalism and a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. She has worked in the news business for more than 30 years at papers and magazines in Florida and Georgia, as both reporter and editor.

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JESSICA O’REILLY Prior to launching Hammock Interiors, Jessica was a commercial litigation attorney in Orlando. What started as a hobby turned into career as she segued into designing homes throughout Northeast and Central Florida. Jessica’s visual arts background and extensive world travel drive her interest in mixing materials, genres, and colors to make each space unique. A longtime St. Augustine resident and Flagler College graduate, KARA POUND has been a professional writer for more than a decade. Her work has been published in dozens of national publications. Recently, Kara started a media company, Old City Public Relations, to help local businesses get their brand out. Follow along on Instagram @oldcitypr. ROBERT WALDNER grew up in the Greater Boston area. He fell in love with St. Augustine at a young age and moved here in 1999. Robert is a poet, writer of essays, and a contributing member of Ancient City Poets. He currently lives in Palm Coast with his wife and three children.

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O L D C ITY: F R OM O U R ED I T O R

ello, and welcome to our second annual “Local Business” special edition. Our

cover this month beckons you not only to open the magazine but also to check out all that the featured local businesses, from St. Augustine and across St. Johns County, have to offer. Customers are part of a positive feedback loop…We pay for food, experiences and stuff. > We enjoy these things. > Businesses stay in business and thrive as a result. > Businesses hire more employees. > We employees use our earnings to buy more food, experiences, and stuff. While this is an extremely simplified explanation of the importance of patronizing our local retailers and providers, it gives a general idea of the noteworthiness of doing so. We have a lot of hard-working folks here. Based on information from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s “Summary of Employment,

ENTERPRISE IN THE OLDEST CITY

BY KATHERINE BATENHORST

Demographics, and Commuting Patterns”

do gives us a chance to meet goals,

from May of 2018, 13.2 percent of

earn livings, and satisfy intrinsic desires

workers living in St Johns County are

to do good jobs, simply because doing

concentrated in the Health Care and

something right, and doing it well,

Social Assistance field, while 11.8

makes a person feel good. A delightful

percent work in Retail Trade industries.

juxtaposition here is that our nose-to-the-

This month we highlight some of those

grindstone labor allows us to enjoy our

dynamic individuals, not just in the

play even more. That’s part of that simple,

areas of healthcare and retail, but also

but salient, feedback loop mentioned

in technology, real estate, professional

earlier.

services, and more. And, while I really like Thomas Edison’s quote, “Opportunity is missed by most

I’ll sum this up with an unexpected piece of wisdom from social media. Ever since I read this comment on a friend’s

people because it is dressed

Facebook page, I’ve verbally shared the

in overalls and looks like

insight a number of times and recalled it

work,” it certainly doesn’t

myself on a couple of occasions. My friend

apply to the individuals

recounted her Uber driver’s words about

featured is this month’s

work and opportunity, saying, “When

magazine!

I start feeling down, I remind myself

They, and many other

that my worst day is someone else’s

entrepreneurs in the Oldest

dream life.” That our “Local Business”

City, have recognized

issue comes out during this season of

and seized opportunities,

thanks reminds me to be appreciative

dressed in overalls or not.

for opportunity, to be grateful for those

Often, if there was no ‘open

who support our magazine, and to be

door,’ they created their

thankful…to be thankful.

own door for whatever was needed, whether it was creativity, longevity, greater access, or filling a niche that needed filling.

The hard work we all PHOTO BY KATE GARDINER

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There are also “new places” in town,

reinvention, and resilience. Our business

business, from our unique

from art galleries to taco shops, that add

owners, and their commitment to

shopping to restaurants and

to St. George Street, the historic area,

our town, deserve “shout outs” every

music spots to the doctors

Aviles Street, San Marco, and Anastasia

day. We’re a lucky town to have the

and lawyers and services of all types.

Boulevard. Our newest retail area to

commitment of so many good business

For all of us who live here, and for those

“take off” is West King Street, with a

people and the jobs they create. As

who visit, there are lots of choices for just

cupcakery, a bakery, a framing store, a

the holidays arrive, we’re able to take

about everything.

print maker, and a brewery added to the

advantage of all the choices we have right

When I think there’s nothing much

mix. West King is also home to the factory

around the corner. Along with wonderful,

new to add to the mix, along come craft

of a home design company that makes

interesting, and unique gifts for friends

donuts. I have to say, I never thought I’d

everything from furniture to candles and

and family, you can stop along the way

like a bacon maple donut or that I’d really

ships worldwide. I think of this growing

to treat yourself. After all, shopping can

love handmade ice cream and fruit pops. I

business spot as our Brooklyn, full of

be exhausting, and it’s important to keep

just realized that I do seem focused on the

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nastasia Island’s

continuously operated eatery,

Dondanville

picturesquely placed in the midst

Scott Singleton, Judy Adams-Smith,

Road is adorned

of the quaint, grassy tributaries of

Terry Richardson, Peter Lawlor, and

with the riches

the Intracoastal Waterway. First

Bill White since 1978, the roots of

of paradise from

Owned and operated by partners

opened in 1963 by the namesakes

the Old Florida style eatery’s iconic

end to end. On its eastern base are

of the road that it so serenely

title took hold long before they

the golden sands of St. Augustine

crowns, Saltwater Cowboys is an

took the reins. “The restaurant was

Beach, embraced by the tides of

establishment that has weathered

named ‘Cowboys,’ after Howard

the Atlantic Ocean. On its western

the wear of time, as well as some of

Dondanville’s nickname, when we

end lies St. Augustine’s oldest

Mother Nature’s fiercest elements.

bought it from him and his wife,

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Ruth,” says Singleton.

has been able to provide locals and

deep green grasses of the Intracoastal

tourists with an unforgettable dining

marshland. Complement the view with

a simpler time in Northeast Florida.

experience. Having bounced back

a plate of steamed oysters, a juicy

Howard and Ruth Dondanville embraced

from extensive damage after both

steak, or a fresh Floridian salad and a

that simplicity with their menu, and

Hurricanes Matthew, and Irma, the

signature beverage from the bar, and

maintained a reputation for consistently

team believes Cowboy’s is stronger

there’s a good chance nothing will stop

good food. The new owners wanted

than ever. “Cowboy’s is an institution

you from coming back.

to honor the Dondanvilles’ legacy of

in St. Augustine,” says Singleton. “We

simplicity and consistency, while adding

strive to provide everything on the

signature cocktail at Saltwater

their own personal touch.

same level. The inviting atmosphere is

Cowboys, head over to 299 Dondanville

The restaurant’s origins speak of

“When we took over, we added

To get some tasty oysters or a

nothing if we don’t provide top-notch

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fitting, since we are best known for

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our fresh seafood.” Through several

with large windows that are perfect for

menu expansions and building

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H OS PI TA L I TY / FOOD

STEPHEN DIMARE OWNER OF MAYDAY HANDCRAFTED ICE CREAMS IN THEIR ST AUGUSTINE LOCATION

tephen DiMare stepped onto the St. Augustine culinary scene in 2010 with his locally renowned popsicle shop, The

Hyppo. When a nosy neighbor on an airline flight led Stephen to question his

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life-long dream of opening a coffee shop in his hometown, he was offered the idea of a popsicle shop instead. While Stephen was originally against the notion, he was sold by the end of the flight, and The Hyppo was born. In the eight years since, Stephen has become the authority on guilty pleasures in St. Augustine. From gourmet pops to Cousteau’s decadent waffles, there is no indulgence Stephen and his team haven’t perfected. Next up to bat: Mayday Ice Cream.

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The concept of handcrafted ice cream

hospitality, Stephen has put an

came into play three years ago, when

emphasis on creating positive

Kookaburra and Fiction Donuts have

Stephen was lamenting the lack of

customer experiences. While sampling

the Mayday team ready to chase

ice cream shops in St. Augustine

popsicles can get tricky, sampling ice

newer, bolder successes in the ice

reflecting the same flavor profiles he

cream is a tried-and-true method of

cream business. If you’re concerned

had at his establishments. His goal

ensuring customers end up with the

the team will run out of ways to blow

was to bring the same principles from

perfect flavor to meet their craving.

your favorite classics out of the water,

the pop shop into really fun ice cream.

When guests walk through the door,

not to worry. Rumor has it there may

Try the Cookie Crush, and you’ll see

they are immediately able to start

even be a donut-based ice cream

that they hit the nail on the head! At

sampling. The bold and engaging

sandwich in our futures!

Mayday, the mission is to take the

flavors of Mayday are so intriguing

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that there is no way to walk past

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afé Eleven is commonly

Owners Chad Cockayne and

efforts into making it happen.”

mentioned among St.

wife Carol Curley bought the

Augustine locals when

business and moved to St.

vegetarian dishes and meaty,

discussing their favorite

Augustine Beach from Deland

Southern, comfort-style cooking.

place to dine on the island. In

in Novembern of 2012. Chad

Chad’s favorite is the Buffalo

addition to serving breakfast, lunch,

remarks, “The hospitality industry

Chicken Panini. It’s one of Café

and dinner, the old convenience-

is oversaturated in Central

Eleven’s most popular sandwiches

store-turned-restaurant doubles as

Florida. Once we were exposed

and a local favorite. Carol prefers

an event venue and hosts regular

to the possibility of being a part

their Avocado Melt and a cup of

concerts from a wide variety of

of this small, business-friendly

fresh Kona coffee.

music genres.

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the hospital to help provide a

primary care physicians to focus

surrounding areas, that

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on their office patients with the

Flagler Hospital is on

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healthcare system. Being ranked

pioneered a relatively new

the highest quality of care.”

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healthcare initiative in the Ancient

Zeljko, a physician with First City

Hospitals in multiple categories

City, beginning in 2008.

Hospitalists Group for the past

in recent years, it is clear that

“Hospitalists do everything

three years, was born and raised

the administration and staff are

a primary care physician does,

in Croatia, where he received

all about putting patients first.

but we work solely within the

his medical degree from the

However, there is another group

hospital,” says Tomislav Zeljko,

University of Zagreb

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H E A LTH C A R E / F I TN E S S

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explains Dr. Jimmy Glenos, the

Stevens once said,

demonstrate an excellence in

practice’s founder. “We plan and

“Nothing you wear is

clinical skills and offer a rewarding

time treatment to minimize the

more important than

orthodontic experience.

number of months or years a

your smile.” For Smiles by Glenos,

“We strive to achieve many

patient has to be in orthodontic

a longstanding orthodontic practice

other important goals, in addition

appliances, as well as make it as

with locations in St. Augustine

to making beautiful and healthy

comfortable and fun as possible.”

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smiles for adults and children,”

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H E A LTH C A R E / F I TN E S S

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ncompassing the two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology, OB-GYN Associates of St. Augustine has grown by leaps and bounds since Dr. Susan

Yarian founded the practice in 2001. What started as an office with one doctor and one midwife has since grown to encompass four locations and a diverse staff of highly qualified professionals, specializing in all facets of women’s health. From menstruation and childbirth to menopause and a myriad of other biological functions that the female body experiences, OB-GYN Associates of St. Augustine has helped more than 10,000 patients over the years. “I had been working for another practice for six years until I felt that my kids were old enough for me to start my own,” Dr. Yarian explains.

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Lorraine, who has two boys

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of her own, is no novice when it

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of obstetrics. Seeing so much of

community. Ranging from those

Having earned a bachelor’s degree

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with grown children to some

in nursing and a certification in

decision to put all of her passions

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t. Augustine native George Waters is

overlooks the airfield.”

Betty Griffin House, Habitat for

Employees at Gwanda get to

Humanity, United Way, and others.

President of Gwanda,

enjoy more than a view, though.

George says it’s rewarding to help

an IT services provider

They’re part of a company that

these companies and enable them

headquartered in the North Florida

strives to make a social impact in

to deliver better services to the

Regional Airport. George says

St. Augustine.

community.

that by having their office based

Gwanda gives back to the local

in the airport, “there’s always an

community by helping to manage

with business partner Rob Miller,

interesting aircraft to look at from

the IT systems of many non-

now VP of Gwanda, whose

our break room window, which

profit organizations, including

strengths with network operations,

In 2004, George joined forces

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DEFENSHIELD

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decision,” he states.

Defenshield, came up with the idea for his

Before leaving New York and

It’s no shock that the history and

moving to St. Augustine in 2013,

small-town feel are part of what

business after traveling to New

Collins was looking at multiple

attracted him to our Old City, along

York in October, 2001, a month

locations for his new home base.

with the “availability of a smart,

after 9/11. “The airport in New

He visited Charleston, Charlotte,

motivated, educated workforce.”

York was full of National Guard

Wilmington, Savannah, and

troops, police, and sheriffs,” he

Jacksonville, but nothing drew him

the veteran-owned business

says. “Everyone had a gun, and no

in, until a friend in Jacksonville

hires engineers from NASA

one had protection.” In January,

suggested that he check out

and salespeople with military

2002, White started Defenshield,

St. Augustine. “I was here about

experience from the region.

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devices, and computer forensics. In 2018, we’ve worked 62 forensic cases so far.” Over the years, Stafford and his loyal crew have always found ways to give back to the community that has given them so much. For the past 15 years, Eclipse Recording Company has recorded and produced a Christmas-themed collection of tunes with both musicians and studio staff donating their time. The album is then sold locally, with proceeds going toward financial assistance to families and the elderly. “Helping folks in need and giving them a lift when they need it the most is the greatest gift you can give,” says Stafford. “We all have needed that in our

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lives, probably more than once.” Eclipse Recording Company also spends time each year running Camp Rock, a weeklong summer camp for middle and high school students that’s held at St. Augustine Amphitheatre in partnership with Friends of St. Augustine Amphitheatre, better known as FOSAA. “It’s really a dream come true,” Stafford explains. “Being able to nurture these eager, aspiring players and singers is a wonderful experience for everyone involved. The Amphitheatre gives us all of the support and encouragement we need, but none of this would be possible without the sponsorship from FOSAA. They make so much happen for our community, and their dedication to creating opportunities for children to experience the arts is absolutely amazing.”

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20. LIGHTNER MUSEUM: 75 KING STREET 21. CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM: 48 SEVILLA STREET 22. BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY: 137A KING STREET • GALLERY ONE FORTY FOUR 144 KING ST.

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ig Bill’s Die Cast may be a “toy” store that draws in more big boys

than little boys. In the shop on San Marco Avenue, you’ll find some 14,000 different diecasts of models, including cars, trucks, airplanes, and military vehicles. Mind you, those are just the unduplicated models. In a warehouse, storeowner William “Bill” Johnson has 20,000 more, which makes you understand why his sign reads: “If I don’t have it, they don’t make it.” Diecasts get their name from how they’re made – molten lead or zinc alloy is

BILL JOHNSON

poured in a mold to produce

SHOWS SOME OF

specific shapes. The method

THE THOUSANDS OF DIECASTS OF MODELS HE HAS FOR SALE.

SMALL VEHICLES BIG MEMORIES BIG BILL’S DIE CAST

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makes for sturdier models with more

types dropping by. In one case, he

to a flea market. Johnson did, but, instead

detail than plastic. It also creates

sold a certain airplane to a former

of getting rid of his collection, he ended up

longer lasting models.

pilot because the plane had the man’s

buying more, selling them, and expanding

“own personal number on it.” That, he

at the flea market in Jacksonville. He

concedes, is rare.

opened a store in St. Augustine after the

Those models can be highly prized because of the workmanship, uniqueness, and sometimes, memories

Diecasts also create collectors

couple moved here.

they stir up in people. Johnson, who

and collections. As he notes, “My

has been at his current location for

generation, we were all car crazy. Man,

anything isn’t as popular as it once

nine years, gets a variety of people

we were nuts about cars.”

was. But Johnson’s not worried. While

coming in to look, buy, and even sell. “I’ve probably sold to residents of

That “crazy” can lead to the

These days, the collecting of

millennials may spend more time

collecting bug and, occasionally, new

texting than eyeing cars, he notes that

virtually every country. These are big

stock for Johnson. Sometimes, widows

grade-schoolers and kids in early high

down in South America, and we have a

or children of one-time collectors

school are coming in and gazing at

lot of Canadians who come in.”

come in hoping to sell collections.

replicas with renewed interest. So are

Some customers buy a model

Sometimes, it’s a collector who is

some of their dads.

because it’s like the car they once

running out of space or having to get

owned or the one they always wanted

rid of his collection.

to own. For some, nostalgia will prompt

Johnson can sympathize. He got

a purchase. “They have it as a sort of

started in the business after collecting

talisman,” says Johnson.

so many models his wife “got tired of

Johnson says he gets a lot of military

Interested in finding just the right diecast for your collection? Visit Big Bill’s Die Cast at 61 San Marco Avenue or call 904-819-9899.

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SYLVIA SAMS WITH SOME OF THE FUN

CLOTHES AT NAUTILUS AT THE BEACH

ife is short. Wear fun clothes,” owner Sylvia Sams says of the thousands of items her

store, Nautilus At The Beach, offers for residents of, and visitors to, St. Augustine. “We realize that people have a lot of choices where they spend their hard-earned money, and we’re thankful they’ve spent it here.” After more than 40 years as one of the area’s preeminent boutique clothing shops geared toward the beach lifestyle, Nautilus At The Beach, located at the corner of A1A South and Rio Del Mar Street, has proven successful at riding the ebb and flow of the area’s retail market. “We offer clothes of all seasons, home décor, and, of course, hundreds of swimsuits

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for men and women,” explains Sams,

RubyYaya, and Lulu-B, while men’s

everything from one-pieces to tankinis

age 83, who runs the shop with her

labels that have a hard time staying

to bikinis – and has found success

daughter and son, Charlotte and Erny

on the racks are Kahala, Tori Richard,

with companies like Trina Turk, Ralph

Childre, and a loyal staff member,

Surfline, and Quicksilver’s Waterman

Lauren, Seafolly, and La Blanca.

Beth Scott. “We like to say that we

Collection. They also have the local

offer everything that’s casual and

Mermaid Life brand, as well as other

to hold for their shop, Sams says,

comfortable, from the beach to the

beach accessories.

“We take a lot of pride in what we do

street.”

“We work hard to stay up-to-date on

Nautilus At The Beach got its start

As far as what they’d like the future

because it’s hard work, but it’s very

the latest clothing and swim brands,”

satisfying. We’ve created a lot of good

in 1975 as a men’s fine apparel shop.

explains Childre. “We go to shows and

memories here and look forward to

In 1980, the store moved to the Ponce

have reps that call on us frequently.

more years of having fun and helping

De Leon Mall on US 1 and added

We’re always looking to carry things

customers feel good about themselves.”

women’s clothes. In March of 1988,

that are different. You probably won’t

the family built their current building

see anyone wearing what you buy here,

and transformed into what is known as

as we only purchase one of each item

Nautilus At The Beach, 101 Rio Del

Nautilus At The Beach.

in each size.”

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Today, top-selling women’s brands include Jams World, Oh My Gauze!,

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outhern Horticulture is the kind of place where customers sometimes come just to walk around and soak up the peace

and serenity. The family-owned business on Anastasia Island includes both a landscaping business, for residential and commercial properties, and a retail gardening center. Owned by Bill Hamilton, Bryanne Hamilton, and Jean Dowdy, the business got its start back in 1979 when Bill graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in plant science. Bill’s father joined he and his brother to begin the landscaping business. In 1993, they opened the retail gardening operation. Bill states that the most valuable part of the business is its employees. This is the rare business where employees are called FROM LEFT, BRYANNE

“dear friends” and considered members of

HAMILTON, BILL HAMILTON

the family. Many are graduates of Flagler

AND JEAN K DOWDY,

College with degrees in art and design.

OWNERS OF SOUTHERN

Their collective talent is credited with

HORTICULTURE, SIT IN THE

making Southern Horticulture Horticulture

SHADE OF THEIR NURSERY ON ANASTASIA BOULEVARD.

the unique business it is today.

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Bryanne Hamilton says she often comes across new settings and plant combinations in the retail area and

different growing seasons, and soil

in our own gardens. We proudly offer

issues.

many effective, non-toxic alternatives

“We try to see the customer’s vision,

to harmful chemical pesticides and

realizes someone on staff has come up

then find the best way for them to

fertilizers.” That concept has been

with a fresh idea. Those ideas often lead

implement and achieve it in northeast

important to the family since the

customers to decide that they’d like to

Florida,” Bryanne says.

company was founded.

duplicate the efforts themselves. “It

The retail section offers xeric and deer

Of course, the other big aspect of

inspires them as to what they can do in

resistant plants, native plants, citrus

Southern Horticulture’s business is the

their own yards,” she says.

and other fruit trees, garden accents,

landscaping side, with Jordan Whitmire

birdbaths, and a variety of blooming

as landscape foreman. Design/build

plants.

landscaping services are available, and

At Southern Horticulture, staff members know what they’re talking about when advising customers on

Vegetables are also very popular.

principles of Florida Friendly Landscape

what to do, and what not to do, in

A huge organic vegetable garden is

are used as guidelines. Landscape

their own gardens and lawns. Having

maintained at the business, which gives

lighting and irrigation services are also

that knowledge to share is important,

customers a chance to see what can be

offered.

particularly to newcomers to the area, as

accomplished, as well as observe the

gardening can be a challenge if they are

benefits of organic gardening.

not familiar with some of the problems

Customers also learn about protecting

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unique to growing things in northeast

the environment, one of the issues that

471-0440 or visit their website,

Florida. There’s a huge learning curve as

is meaningful to the family. As Southern

southernhorticultureflorida.com, to

new gardeners work to cope with deer,

Horticulture’s website notes, “We will

learn more.

salt tolerant plants, salt water intrusion,

not sell anything that we would not use

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ravel-hungry St. Augustine residents looking for authentic

international tastes, and those simply looking for quality ingredients, will find what they’re looking for at Fresh Market Island. Pieter Nel, originally from South Africa, and Donah Parent, who was born in Canada, joined forces to open up Fresh Market Island in January, 2018. Fresh Market Island sells everything from freshlybaked French baguettes and international cheeses to local Mayport shrimp and Biltong, the South African Beef Jerky that Pieter prepares in-house. They have a wonderful continued on page 62

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OWNER KIMBERLY PATALANO

he owner of Market

SHOWS OFF THE SELFIE-

Street Boutique,

STATION AT THE MARKET

Kimberly Patalano,

STREET BOUTIQUE AT US1

does not have the

AND 207. MARKET STREET

“born and raised” tale we so

BOUTIQUE HAS A SECOND

frequently hear in our small

LOCATION IN THE PALENCIA SHOPPING CENTER, AS WELL.

city. In fact, it wasn’t until her sophomore year of high school that Kimberly and her family came to Florida. After moving from Dallas, Texas and spending a few years exploring our state, Kimberly earned her nursing degree, and she and her husband made their way to the Nation’s Oldest City. At the time, Kimberly was running a Web Design business – her idea for the Market Street Boutique wasn’t her first creative avenue! With twin sons, a daughter, and an affinity for golf keeping her busy, she made the decision continued on page 62

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home Sweet home

Fresh Market Island...continued

Market Street Boutique...continued

Venezuelan influence and offer

not to practice nursing in the

to-go cuisine that is made from

family’s new town.

scratch. If you go in to pick up

with a nursing degree and a

smells will likely entice you to

background in web design, come to

add some of their dishes to your

open not one, but two, of the most

basket.

consumer-friendly gift shops in St.

The meat section of the shop

• Let me help make your moving experience a little •

sweeter

Augustine? As anyone with an eye

carries the best quality meats.

for trends and a knack for crafting

Everything is antibiotic-free, with

knows, it’s easy to get carried away!

no preservatives, no hormones,

With a garage filled to the brim

no steroids, and mostly grass-

with chalk paint and refurbished

fed beef. The pork is from pigs

furnishing gems, Kimberly realized

that are not fed any animal

it was time to find a bigger space to

by-products. Whether you’re

support her new habit.

looking for an organic turkey for

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So how does a mother of three,

something while it’s cooking, the

In true “American Dream”

your Thanksgiving table, a rack

fashion, Kimberly decided to take

of lamb for the winter holidays, a

a leap. She knew that her product

nice piece of wild salmon, or just

was a hot trend, so she found a

a tasty steak for the grill, Fresh

short-term lease on Market Street

Market Island has a premium

and began selling her furniture.

selection of meats and seafood.

After just a few short months, one

Fresh Market Island recently

of Kimberly’s employees suggested

received the Snail of Approval

adding the always-irresistible

from Slow Food First Coast. Their

Volcano Candles to their inventory.

preference for quality-farmed

This addition paved the way for a

products is visible in the items

carefully curated selection of home

they stock. You’ll find wines

goods, furnishings, and gifts to

from around the world, local

create the Market Street Boutique

craft beers, Italian beers, South

our community has come to know

African dried meats, organic

and love. While Kimberly says that

chicken and eggs, chowders,

learning what people want is the

gluten-free pasta direct from

biggest challenge for her growing

Italy, meat pies, and more.

business, she has fine-tuned a

Visit Fresh Market Island at 110-A Anastasia Boulevard to check out their choice variety of

market St. Augustine didn’t even know it was missing! Keep an eye out for all of the

products, or call them at

goodies still to come at Market

904-417-0550.

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Join The Saint Augustine Concert Band for a Holiday Concert on Friday, December 14th at 7:30PM Pacetti Bay Middle School Auditorium 245 Meadowlark Lane, St. Augustine 32092 Tickets: $15/adult, $5/student, Free/children under 12 yrs. Buy tickets at: www.staugband.org or at the door. Doors open at 7PM. 64

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The holidays are a perfect time of year to create musical memories together! This year, The Saint Augustine Concert Band will feature our talented musicians playing many of the beloved Christmas songs and carols you’ve enjoyed all your life. And mark your calendar so you can attend the Band’s upcoming concerts in 2019: • Spring Concert on Friday, March 29th • Romanza Festivale Concert, Sunday May 12th • Season Finale Concert, Friday, May 17th

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alter O’Shea,

neighbors. Almost 20 years

mixed-use community nestled

Senior Managing

ago, O’Shea and his talented

along the Intracoastal Waterway.

Director at Hines

team fulfilled his first vision of

The creation of Palencia set the bar

Development,

creating a market-defining and

in Northeast Florida for thoughtful,

is a man with a dream to create

groundbreaking community

pedestrian-oriented, and

personal, high-quality communities

through the development of

ecologically sensitive community

for people to gather and become

Palencia, an award-winning,

development.

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MARKLAND

FROM LEFT: WALTER O’SHEA, SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR: KIM SHINE, CONSTRUCTION MANAGER; CARLA LUIGS, MARKETING SPECIALIST; AND KEVIN JUND, PROJECT MANAGER OF HINES DEVELOPMENT, THE DEVELOPER FOR THE MARKLAND COMMUNITY

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After the completion of Palencia, O’Shea and his team were ready to create a new community. Inspired by the smaller St. Johns County neighborhood O’Shea and his family lived in, he wanted to create an intimately scaled neighborhood in St. Johns County that would provide an alternative to the larger “mega-communities” dominating the residential landscape. From this vision, Markland was born. “The scale and design of Markland have undoubtedly been influenced by my personal experiences,” says O’Shea. “My family has had the wonderful opportunity to live in a community of 350 homes for most of our lives. At this size, a community is large enough to support a robust amenity program, yet not so large that you feel disconnected from your neighbors. When the opportunity to create Markland presented itself, we wanted to give other families this idyllic experience that we have been so truly fortunate to enjoy.” In order to create the small, personal environment O’Shea desired, he reduced the home count from over 800 to just 355. The smaller home count allows residents to enjoy more amenities that are much like those found in a larger community. The neighborhood also provides plenty of special places for residents to gather, meet, and enjoy the company of family and friends. O’Shea’s team and Markland’s premiere homebuilders are working hard to add details to the homes and streetscapes’ architectural character to emphasize the “neighborhood” feel. O’Shea and his team hope to recreate the small, close-knit communities in which they were raised. Thanks to O’Shea, Construction Manager Kim Shine, Project Manager Kevin Jund, and Marketing Specialist Carla Luigs, Markland has become another community that invites more people to become neighbors. To find out how to join the community, visit Markland.com.

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Center for Spiritual Living Call for Services 1795 Old Moultrie Road | 825.3600 Chapel of Our Lady of La Leche (Catholic) 8:30am, 5pm, Holidays 8:30am, 3pm 27 Ocean Avenue | 824.2809 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Call for Services 500 Deltona Blvd | Shores | 797.4412 Christ Our Savior EV Lutheran Church Christian Formation 9am Divine Service 10:30am (deaf interpreted) 21 Milton Street | Uptown | 829.6823

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Christ The King Anglican Church Sunday Holy Communion 10:00 am 6900 US Highway 1 South St. Augustine, FL Wednesday Praise Prayer & Healing - 7:00 pm 904-460-2318 www.ctksa.org

Berea Seventh Day Adventist Church Sabbath School 9:15am, Worship 11am Prayer Meeting 7:30pm 151 M L King Ave | Downtown | 824.9145

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Bethany Baptist Church Call for Services 5465 CR 208 | Bakersville | 824.5169

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Bethel Baptist Church Call for services 222 Riberia St | Downtown | 824.5304 Bible Baptist Church Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:30am & 5pm 2485 Old Moultrie Rd | 797.3999 Bridge of Life Christian Center (Full Gospel Assembly of God) Sunday Worship 10:30am Wed 6:30pm Bible Study Lewis Point Plaza | 797.0669

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Crescent Beach Baptist Church Sunday School Bible Fellowship 9:30am Worship 11am, Sunday Worship 6pm 885 SR 206 E | St Augustine | 794.7777 Dawson Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Sunday School 9:30am, Sunday Worship 110am, Bible Study Wednesday 7pm 225 N Orange St | St. Augustine | 824.8049 Sunday 10am, Thursday 7pm 2040 SR 207 | 819.9970 Destiny Church International Sunday 1030am Wed 7pm 1485 US1 South St. Augustine, FL 32086 904824-6176 First Church of Christ Scientist (Christian Science and Reading Room) Sunday School and Service 10am Wednesday Service 5:30pm 2555 Old Moultrie Rd | 797.8882 First Baptist Church Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:45am Monday Word and Action Bible Study 6:45pm Wednesday Prayer Service 12 noon 89 St Francis Street | Downtown | 824.6590 First United Methodist Church Sunday 8:15am & 11am - Traditional Worship Sunday 9:30am - Contemporary 118 King Street | Downtown | 829.3459 Grace United Methodist Church Sun School 9:15 am Worship 7:45, 8:00 & 11:00 am Junior Church during 11am Carrera St at Cordova St | Downtown | 829.8272 Good News PCA (Christian) Sunday Worship 9am & 10:30am Nursery provided for all services 1357 Wildwood Drive | 819.0064 Heritage Baptist Church Bible Fellowship 9:30am Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:30am & 5:30pm Wed 7pm prayer meeting 1480 Wildwood Dr | 824.8888 Hineni Messianic Fellowship (Messianic - Jewish & Non Jewish Believers) Friday Shabbat 7:30pm Tuesday Bible Study 7:30pm 1797 Old Moultrie Road | 827.9731 Holy Cross Charismatic Orthodox Sunday 10am 110 Masters Drive | 810.0535

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Homeport Christian Church Sundays 9am Traditional 10:45am Contemporary Wednesday 6:30pm 5605 US 1 S | St Augustine South | 797.8921

New Saint James Missionary Baptist Church Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:30am 135 Rodriquez Street | 824.6500

Hurst Chapel AME Church (Methodist) Call for Services 28-1/2 Bernard St | Downtown | 824.0500 Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall South Cong.- Sunday 4pm & Thur 7:30pm North Cong. - Sunday 1pm & Wed 7:30pm East Cong. - Sunday 1pm & Thursday 7:30pm 735 Kings Estate Rd | 797.7599 Lighthouse Church of God Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:30am Sunday Evening 6pm, Wed Evening 7pm 1230 Kings Estate Road | 797.6996 Living Stone Church Sunday Service 11AM R.B Hunt Elementary (Across from the Alligator Farm) livingstonesta.org | 351.0180 Mc Dowell Baptist Church 16 Bayview Drive | St Augustine Call for Services 829-8388 Memorial Lutheran Church of the Martyrs Sunday School Sundays Traditional 8am Contemporary 10:30am 3375 US 1 South | 797.4377 Memorial Presbyterian Church Sunday 8:30am Informal, 9:30am Church School 10:50am Pipe Organ Prelude, 11am Worship 36 Sevilla St | Historic District | 829.6451 Mill Creek Baptist Church Sunday Bible Service 10am, Sunday Worship 11am, 6:30pm, Wed 7pm 6019-A State Rd. 16 | Mill Creek | 940.3130 Miracle Center Ministries (Non-Denominational) Sunday 10:30am 1797 Old Moultrie Road | 824.9673 Moultrie Baptist Church Sunday School 9:45am Service 11am, 6pm, Wed 6:30pm 3699 US 1 S | Moultrie Creek | 797.9005

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church Saturday Vigil 4:00pm Sunday masses 8am, 10am, 12 noon Daily mass Tue 8:15am, Thurs 8:15am 5950 SR 16 | 824.8688 Pentecostal Fellowship Center Church Sunday Schoool 10:00am Worship 11am, 6pm | Youth Thursday 5:30pm 1065 Kings Estate Rd | Kings Estates | 797.6040 Pilgrim Church (United Church of Christ) Service Sunday 10am 5880 US 1 South | St Augustine | 797.5187 Rebirth Church Sunday Worship 10:30am Wednesday Bible Studies 7pm St. Augustine High School, 3205 Varella Ave. 904.325.9647 Saint Anastasia Catholic Church Saturday 4pm, Sunday 8am & 10:30am Daily Mass 9am Monday-Friday 5205 A1A South | Anastasia Island | 471.5364 Saint Photios National Shrine (Greek Orthodox) Monday - Saturday, Sunday Service Friday 11am 41 St George St | St Augustine | 829.8205

Seventh - Day Adventist Church Sabbath School 9:30am, Worship 11am 485 Shores Boulevard | St Augustine | 824.5855 Saint Augustine Shores United Methodist Church Sunday School 10am, Traditional 9am Contemporary 11am 724 Shores Blvd | St Augustine Shores | 797.4416

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St. James Catholic Church Sunday Vigil Mass - 10:30 a.m. 86 ML King Ave. I 460.0535 Saint Luke AME Church African Methodist Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship 11am 694 W Pearl St | Downtown | 824.6120 Saint Mary’s Baptist Church Call for Services 69 Washington St | Downtown | 824.1314 Saint Paul AME Church Sunday School 9:30am, Worship Services 10:45am Bible Study Wednesday 6pm 85 ML King Avenue | 829.3918 Tabernacle Baptist Church Call for Services 280 Duval St | Downtown | 829.2041 Temple Bet Yam (Jewish Reform) Services First and Third Friday 7:30pm 2055 Wildwood Rd | St Augustine | 819.1875 The Village Church (Interdenominational) Bible School 9:00am Services 9am & 11am, Children’s 11am Adult Bible Study 10am, Youth 5pm 4225 Pacetti Rd | World Golf Village | 940.6768 Trinity Episcopal Parish Holy Eurcharist 7:30, 9am Family Service & 11:15am Wednesday 10am Holy Eurcharist and Healing Service followed by Bible Study 215 St. George St | Historic District | 824.2876

San Sebastian Catholic Church Saturday Vigil Mass 4pm Sunday Masses 8am,10am, 12 noon Spanish Daily Mass 8am Tues - Friday 1112 SR 16 | 824.6625

Saint Cyprian’s Episcopal Church Sunday Holy Eucharist 10am Third Sunday 5:30pm 37 Lovett Street | 829.8828

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Turning Point at Calvary Baptist Church Sunday School 9:40am Worship 9:40am, 11am, 6pm 3500 SR 16 • 829.9795 Unitarian-Universalists Fellowship of St. Augustine Sunday 10:30am 2487 A1A South | St Augustine | 471.2047 Zion Baptist Church Call for Services 94 Evergreen Ave | St Augustine | 826.1424

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n St. Augustine, there is history around every corner. Undoubtedly, the city’s historic charm is oftentimes a deciding factor for those wanting to buy property

here. St. Augustine native and fourthgeneration real estate broker Roy Barnes knows real estate in the Old City perhaps better than anyone. He has owned St. Augustine Realty, specializing in both residential and commercial real estate, since 1989. While Barnes has deep family roots in St. Augustine’s real estate scene, those roots did not start with the current firm. “My great-grandfather opened Eugene L. Barnes and Son Real Estate and Insurance Firm in 1895. My grandfather, Otis E. Barnes, succeeded him, and my father, Roy Barnes, Sr.,

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followed him. I joined the firm in

technological resources, we understand

property records, map books, and other

1983. My father sold the insurance

the importance of a personal assistance

files from those many years back. They

side and retired in 1988,” says Barnes.

approach. We take pride in building

are good resources to have when we

Since purchasing St. Augustine Realty

personal relationships,” states Barnes.

need them, and make for interesting

from the original owners, who opened

St. Augustine Realty is conveniently

conversation pieces.” As proven by

its doors in 1956, Barnes now owns

located at 2 Valencia Street, adjacent

his forty years of experience and three

the oldest continuously-operated real

to Flagler College and central to all

terms as president of St. Augustine

estate firm in St. Augustine.

St. Augustine locations. The office,

and St. Johns County Board of Realtors,

Today, Barnes employs the same

still in its original location, is fully

Barnes brings a wealth of knowledge

principles of human interaction in the

equipped and has a private parking lot.

and a good old-fashioned personal

daily operations of St. Augustine Realty

“We typically have ten to seventeen

touch to the oldest real estate market

that were handed down to him by his

realtors working out of our office,”

in the United States.

family. “Our philosophy is to focus more

says Barnes. “Because of the history

on our clients’ needs than anything

from the original Eugene L. Barnes and

staugustinerealty.com or call

else. While we do have very good

Son firm, we have some of the older

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ill Lanni always wanted to own his own business, and he knew that in order to be successful, he would need to create a

BILL LANNI LIKES THE CHALLENGE OF A COMPLICATED PROJECT.

trustworthy company that reflected his

core values. As the owner of Lanni Construction and High Tide Roofing, Bill’s mission is to build quality homes that will protect the families that live in them. “We are building houses here for a one-time event that we hope doesn’t happen, but we need to build the house that will sustain that event. Of course, I’m talking hurricanes. I take that responsibility very seriously: to protect that family.” Almost unbelievably, not a single house built by Lanni Construction leaked, flooded, or sustained any wind damage in Hurricanes Matthew or Irma. Before moving to St. Augustine in 1991, the Florida native lived in Naples, where he learned the construction business alongside his father. Bill

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moved to St. Augustine with his young

on. It’s really cool. The Plaza renovation

was one of the longest weeks of my life,

family simply because he determined that

gave me instant gratification, because it’s

but 83 people came together from the

this Old City was the best place to raise

nice to see people enjoying that part of

community to help make this happen. It

his son, Billy, and daughter, Morganne.

the city every day.”

was a lot of work, but we got it done, and

“What I love most about St. Augustine,”

When asked about his favorite project,

it was a lot of fun.”

Bill relates, “is that there is such a great

Bill says, “I don’t like the simple ones.

Bottom line, Bill Lanni is a family man

sense of community here. Although it’s a

I like more complicated projects. I like

extending his papa-bear mentality to his

huge tourist destination, it’s still a small

a challenge. I like finding problems and

extended family, the community of St.

town.”

fixing them.” For example, recently

Augustine. “We treat everybody as if they

Bill’s business isn’t limited to

Lanni Construction completely replaced

were our own. We treat your home as if

custom homes. “We build everything

a home’s failing concrete slab to save

it were our own. Our job, as experts in

from dog houses to high rises,” he

it from demolition, and they rebuilt an

the field, is to provide the homeowner

says. Lanni served as the City of St.

entire master suite, destroyed by a car

with options on what to do to protect

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crash, for a family featured on HGTV.

themselves and make their homes more

Supervisor for more than 10 years and

However, it’s not the TV crews or

durable.”

took the lead on large jobs such as

exposure that Bill reflects upon when

the Swing Park Project and renovating

telling the story of this undertaking.

Construction’s website,

downtown St. Augustine’s iconic Plaza.

Instead, he’s proud of the people in

lanniconstruction.com, or stop by the office,

“There is not a street I go down in St.

the community that came together to

located at 4075 A1A South, Suite 100A.

Augustine that I haven’t done something

complete the project in just four days. “It

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ickie Rianda loves her job. “I love just helping people with their dreams of home ownership and being involved in that process,” says the owner

of Island Title of St. Augustine, LLC. Establishing the company in 2010, Vickie has been involved in the business since 2002. Previously, she was employed in the field of human resources. “I think what makes me successful in this business,” says the Utah native raised in Southern California, “is the human resources background.” Vickie, a graduate of the University of California Irvine, is also a licensed realtor.

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She found her way to the Oldest City via Atlanta, Ga. After moving east for employment in Atlanta, Vicki vacationed in Ponte Vedra Beach and immediately fell in love with Northeast Florida. “I went back and quit my job in Atlanta and moved

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to Ponte Vedra,” she explains. “That’s where I got into the real estate business.” She now resides in St. Augustine with her two buddiesher standard poodles-Nola, named for New Orleans, and Porsche. “Both are rescue dogs and come to work with me every day. They’re my little mascots.” As owner of Island Title, with

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after the transactions. I enjoy being a part of everyone’s life.” With little time for outside activities, Vickie still maintains an interest in helping the homeless through organizations like Home Again St. Johns, and supporting animal rescue organizations, including SAFE and the Humane Society. She is also dedicated to the American Cancer Society. November, she explains, marks her 29th year as a cancer survivor. Island Title has an office at 2085 A1A South, Suite 206 in St. Augustine Beach and another located at 559 W. Twincourt Trail, Suite 609 at the World Golf Village. Learn more by visiting their website, islandtitlellc.com, or calling 904-471-7272. 76

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MELISSA DELUCA, OWNER OF MEL’S BARBERSHOP, WORKS ALONGSIDE ASSOCIATE BARBER JOSE GONZALEZ.

MEL’S OLD CITY BARBERSHOP

el’s Old City

to cut hair,” she decided, having

on male customers. Mel, being

Barbershop

previously been in the dental

Mel, vowed to improve. No one,

offers old-school

field. Her new direction meant

she realized, had taught her to

barbering with a

cosmetology school and a return

cut men’s hair, and she set out to

home.

learn. She ended up deciding to get

modern approach. Owner Melissa (Mel) DeLuca

As it turned out, she didn’t like

her barber license, which meant

started on this path while sitting on

beauty salons, or the atmosphere

another 300 hours of instruction

the beach at Wakiki, thinking about

that came with them, but she

and doing...lots of doing.

what to do with the next phase

decided to ride it out. While

of her life. She was divorcing and

working at a salon, she got three

to Jose Gonzales, the other barber

looking for a new direction. “I want

bad reviews for the work she did

at Mel’s, the shop she opened in

She credits some of her expertise

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St. Augustine. He’s a master barber,

drama-free,” she says. The crisp white

looks as they get older. She offers

having cut hair for some 15 years. “I

shirts and suspenders she and Jose

appointments, but walk-ins are also

met Jose two-and-a-half years ago.

wear add another touch of distinction.

welcome. While she does some hair

He took me under his wing. I’m still learning.” Among the things she’s learned is

When asked the difference between

cutting for women, the bulk of Mel’s

barbering and cosmetology, Mel’s

clients are male.

answer is “precision.” At her shop,

So, does mixing old school and

the straight razor cut. “It’s a dying

each haircut includes a hot towel,

contemporary work? Her clients give

art,” Mel states. Turns out, it’s one that

massage, and straight razor. Using a

that answer. As one noted recently in

men appreciate. “Other places offer a

straight razor makes for clean crisp

an online review, “This is a barbershop

quick cut. We offer a good haircut, and

lines. Services include shampoo and

of old, like the one my grandfather

you get pampered.”

scalp massage, haircuts, traditional

used to talk about.”

Mel’s is the sort of place where

hot shaves and cuts, and beard trims

you wouldn’t be surprised to see a

or cuts. She offers hip styles as well as

grandfather, father, and son all come in

the classic gentlemen’s cut.

together for a little bonding time and a good shave.

Mel’s Old City Barbershop is located at 1797 Old Moultrie Road, #104. The

Mel knows a thing or two about

shop is open Tuesday-Saturday. To

building a clientele. Boys can start out

make an appointment or learn more,

“I love that barbershop vibe.

with the young man’s cut and style

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ZACH FOSTER, LEFT, CARRIES ON THE SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS STARTED BY HIS FATHER, LEIF GUSTAFFSON.

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MANUFACTURING SUCCESS: ONE CUSTOMER AT A TIME GUSTAFSSON PLASTICS

ow do you carry

generation owner of Gustafsson

It was founded in 1968, in

forward the legacy

Plastics, you do it one happy

Sweden, by then eighteen-year-

of your father,

customer at a time.

old Leif Gustafsson.

who is known

Motorcycle enthusiasts

While working with friends

internationally as a “go-to guy”

recognize that having the right

to assemble a motorcycle that

for a client base that includes

fairing screen (also called a

had arrived partially assembled,

motorcycle racing teams,

windscreen or windshield) can

the question was asked,“What

collectors, and custom builders? If

improve their riding experience.

happens if we crack the

you’re Zach Foster, the 29-yearold president and second-

This year, the company is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

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Despite his age and inexperience, Leif

marketing their clear-view windshields

states Zach. “People love our products.

was inspired. He raised funds from family,

to boat owners. He’s also brought new

Whenever they damage a screen that

built specialized manufacturing

technology, such as a 3-D printer, into

we’ve made or when they buy a new

equipment from scratch, and started

the shop to help make even better

bike, they’ll call us.”

producing crystal-clear screens that were,

products.

in most cases, superior to the original factory parts.

Due to his father’s penchant for

When asked about the racing teams that helped make Gustafsson screens

“saving everything,” Zach inherited

world-famous, Zach shares, “The

the world’s largest collection of fairing

Vesco Racing Team just broke a world

wide for offering enhanced visibility

screen patterns and molds. Leif still

land speed record of 463 miles per

and incredible longevity. Their screens

comes into the shop and likes to say,

hour at Speed Week, outfitted with a

do not discolor or cloud up as a result

“Every screen has a story.”

Gustafsson windshield we designed last

Gustafsson screens are known world-

of time or UV ray exposure. Before retiring, Leif worked

At a time when many manufacturers

summer.”

are focused on scaling up, Gustafsson

purposefully to transfer his

continues to manufacture their custom

manufacturing expertise to his son,

screens one at a time — for both

Want to learn more about Gustaffson’s

who grew up in the shop. Leif proudly

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quality products? Please call 904-

admits that his son is now taking the

some might cut corners or sacrifice

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company to new heights.

quality, Gustafsson uses premium

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Kimberly Hausmann, words could not ring more true. As the owner of Progressive Aesthetics, a permanent cosmetic and advanced skin care business on Anastasia Boulevard, Hausmann has proven to be a woman with perseverance. “I opened in this location in November of 2015 and, after a month, the city came to me and said, ‘You can’t open a tattoo parlor within city limits,’” Hausmann, who is a Certified Paramedical Aesthetician and Micropigmentation Specialist, explains of offering services such as permanent makeup via tattooing. “I had to stand up and give a presentation to the commission telling them about what I do.” Perseverance paid off, and Hausmann was allowed to continue offering BY KARA POUND PHOTO BY KATE GARDINER

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services, not just to clients looking to

make them feel confident.”

improve their physical appearance,

In October of 2016, Hausmann’s

become a Certified Natural Health Professional and is working towards

but also to those seeking a return

perseverance was tested again when

becoming an Emotion Code Practitioner

to normalcy. Hausmann does

her shop sustained two to three feet

to help client’s release “trapped

Microneedling, which helps reduce

of floodwater damage from Hurricane

emotions” through holistic approaches.

the appearance of scars and trauma

Matthew and then again, in September

scars, as well as 3D nipple and

of 2017, when her storefront

owning Progressive Aesthetics. “I’ve

areola tattooing for women who have

experienced a roof leak, and more

been doing this for more than 16 years,

undergone mastectomies and other

damage occurred.

and I always stay a step ahead of the

breast surgeries. “I’m not a high-pressure person.

“Going through all of that made me

“I love what I do,” she says of

latest techniques. I like to say that

realize how strong I am,” Hausmann

my style is classic and conservative

I always offer complimentary

explains. “It also made me realize

to allow you to age healthily and

consultations and answer any questions

that, over the years, women have been

gracefully.”

that my clients might have,” says

coming to me for outer beauty while

Hausmann. “I’ve helped burn victims

inner beauty and whole-body wellness

and even people with cleft lips. I

are just as important.”

genuinely want to help people and

Hausmann is currently enrolled to

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OWNER MATT CASEY AT THE FLOOREVER SHOWROOM

att Casey, owner

“Everything we do is concrete,”

of FloorEver

say Casey. “Our slogan is ‘Your

Solutions, loves

Concrete is Our Canvas.’”

creating artistic

magic with concrete. “We are a decorative concrete

On his canvas, Casey, and his

and designs in the floor. Casey and his wife, Kasey Kruer, who is a psychologist with the Department of Veterans Affairs,

staff of three, create a smooth

and their three sons, ages 8 to 10,

surface on anything from a garage

moved to St. Augustine in March

flooring company,” he explains.

floor to a colorful interior area.

of 2014. He started his business

“We don’t install anything

“The completed project,” says

here the following fall. Casey

factory made.” Instead, this

Casey, “comes out smooth, is

previously operated a decorative

artist-in-concrete offers interior

tough as nails, and is super easy

concrete flooring business in

and exterior concrete flooring

to clean. It’s truly custom.” He

applications to meet customers’

offers a variety of ways to create a

wishes and expectations.

special look with patterns, logos,

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MELISSA CLEMENTS, OWNER OF SMALL INDULGENCES EUROPEAN DAY SPA, STANDS IN THE FOYER OF THE HISTORIC HOME THAT HOUSES THE DAY SPA.

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DELIGHT IN SMALL INDULGENCES

SMALL INDULGENCES DAY SPA AND SALON

hen Melissa

Melissa also lived in Boca Raton for

to know some of the people, and

Clements was

11 years and had two salons there.

St. Augustine felt like home.”

a student at

Much like her love of the salon

Florida Atlantic

industry, Melissa and her husband,

celebrated her 11th year as owner

University, she worked part-time as

Cliff, have a special love affair

of Small Indulgences Day Spa and

a nail tech. “I actually put myself

with St. Augustine. Ardent sailors,

Salon, located in a 112-year-old

through college doing nails,” says

the two sailed into St. Augustine

house on Sanchez Avenue. “The

the owner of Small Indulgences

one day and, as Melissa recalls,

building is pretty unique,” says

Day Spa and Salon. “I fell in love

“we never left.” It was the city’s

with the craft and never left.”

history that fascinated Melissa

Growing up in Fort Lauderdale,

initially. “Then, we started to get

On September 24, Melissa

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Small Indulgences...continued

Louisville, Kentucky, from 2005

Melissa. “It kind of creates this

until his move south.

nice environment for health and

A graduate of the University of Kentucky, where his major was

of 22 people, Small Indulgences

Casey learned about concrete

recently added yoga to a long list of

flooring from a friend who resided

services, which includes massages,

in Las Vegas. While attending

body treatments, facials, all kinds of

college, Casey spent summers

skin care, hair removal, hair design,

in Las Vegas and helped his

manicures, and pedicures.

friend on some of the jobs. Even

Melissa notes that it’s not just

though he was certified to teach

women who enjoy the spa services.

elementary through high school

“About 40 percent of our clientele

physical education and health,

is male. For the last two years, men

Casey admits he “kind of wanted

have really started getting into it,

to get into sales.” So, he accepted

mostly coming for massages and

a position in sales for a health

pedicures,” she says. business called Always For Sail, a

flooring business and, Casey says,

sailing charter service.

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his family had been visiting his

Maritime Heritage Foundation. “We

wife’s parents, who moved here

do a lot of things that way,” she

in 2006, once or twice a year. “We

explains.

really liked St. Augustine,” says

breakfast accommodations and

decision to move.

have helped spread the word about

When he’s not involved with his

through features on the television

the Police Athletic League (PAL)

shows “What Not to Wear” and

football program. In the rest of

“Whose Wedding is it Anyway?”

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Call 904-824-6220 to book your

sports, running, going to the

appointment, or view a menu of

beach, and being with his family.

services at smallindulgencesdayspa. com. Enjoy Small Indulgences’

240 Blackford Way, Suite E. Stop by

wonderful services at 9 Sanchez

to see their wide variety of flooring

Avenue in St. Augustine.

com.

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what a great place St. Augustine is

business, Casey coaches kids in

options or visit flooreversolutions.

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They also work with bed and

Casey, so the family made the

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wine market

Melissa says she and her husband take an active part in the community

move to St. Augustine, Casey and

his spare time, he likes watching

The couple also operates a second

Finally, he decided to start his own

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FISH ON!

LEFT TO RIGHT: TERESA CARR DILLINGER; MICHAEL CARR; BILLY CARR; DR. WILLIAM

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CARR, INVENTOR; TERRY DILLINGER, CEO

t. Augustine thrives on

the local economy, and providing

of are Teresa Carr, his sister and VP

the contributions of small

valuable employment opportunities

of Corporate Relations, and Terry

businesses and the people

to residents. Carr Specialty Baits,

Dillinger, her husband and the

who run them. Many, like

Inc. is one such business. “My

company’s CEO.

restaurants and retailers, are well

family moved here in 1973,” says

known in the community. However,

Michael Carr, Vice President of

was created to manufacture and

some work their magic behind the

Advertising and Marketing. “We all

sell a synthetic fishing bait called

scenes, quietly producing high-

went to St. Augustine High School,”

Fishbites. Fishbites is the result of

quality custom products, bolstering

he elaborates. The others he speaks

thirty-plus years of research and

In 2000, Carr Specialty Baits, Inc.

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development by family patriarch Dr. William Carr. “Most of our dad’s research was conducted at The Whitney Laboratory,” says Michael. His father’s tireless efforts resulted in an alternative to natural bait that releases a scent replicating natural fish chemicals. Unlike other artificial baits, Fishbites does not release its feeding stimulants until after it is submerged. “We like to say that it’s the scent that melts in the water, not in your hands,” says Carr. After starting in a four-hundred-square-foot plant, off Old Dixie Highway, the company has grown exponentially over the years. As a result, they now inhabit three acres at 164 Nix Boatyard Road, on the shore of Gonzales Creek, and employ about thirty members of the community. While Fishbites is well known for its

lack of impact on your sense of smell,

8.5 million bags of Fishbites all over

it is also notable for its nonexistent

the country. The phrase, ‘Made with

environmental footprint. “Our products

Pride in St. Augustine, Florida USA,’ is

are biodegradable, and we take nothing

stamped on every bag we have sold.”

from the oceans to make them,”

For more information, visit

Michael says. As far as making the Old

Fishbites.com or call 877-840-BAIT.

City a blip on the national fish finder, he continues, “We have sold more than

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BEACHCOMBER Smell the salt air as you sit inside or outside at St. Augustine’s favorite beach side restaurant and bar located “Where ‘A’ Street meets the Ocean.” Guests can sit and enjoy the beach atmosphere for lunch or dinner from 11 am – 9 pm daily. A local favorite, the Beachcomber offers a full menu including tacos, burgers, wings, chowders, salads, fish, and seafood with chef inspired daily lunch and dinner specials. Enjoy Happy Hour from 3-6 pm with a large selection of draft and bottled beers including an ever evolving craft beer selection. Beachcomber now offers a full liquor bar offering a variety of craft cocktails and frozen drinks, wine and sangria. The Beachcomber is located on A Street, directly on the beach. Bring your entire family and pets….they are always welcome here. Kick back, put your feet up, drink up and enjoy the ocean breeze. Truly one of St. Augustine Beaches’ favorite landmarks…

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SUNSET GRILLE Sunset Grille opened for business in 1990 on the “original A1A strip” and became a place for both St. Augustine locals and tourists alike to kick back and enjoy a Key West style atmosphere, a warm sea breeze, and a wide selection of delicious food with a unique twist. Proud of our numerous culinary awards received over the past two decades of operation, the Sunset Grille is the most award-winning restaurant in St. Augustine. Guests can choose from three different seating areas, including our inside dining area and a second floor outdoor deck. Feel the ocean breeze from the upper deck while indulging in one of the many incredible seafood dishes including shrimp, crab, scallops and fresh locally sourced fish or one of our hand cut steaks, tasty pasta dishes, sandwiches and crisp salads. Start your meal by choosing from a wide selection of appetizers and finish with a decadent homemade dessert like Peanut Butter Pie, Key Lime Pie or the Ultimate S’mores Brownie. Sunset Grille offers full bar service, an enjoyable wine list and a creative list of original cocktails. Open for lunch, dinner or a late night bite seven days a week from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm so come in and see why Trip Advisor users have ranked Sunset Grille with the most 5 star ratings in Northeast Florida!

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SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK Voted St Augustine’s Best Seafood and Overall Restaurant, Salt Life Food Shack is located directly across the street from the St. Augustine Pier. With ocean views and roof top deck and bar, they provide the perfect destination for locals and guests to enjoy great dishes, cool drinks and the opportunity to catch up with family and friends. Offering an eclectic menu that caters to all tastes, from the avid seaman to land lovers looking for a taste of the Salt Life. Menu favorites include fresh rolled sushi, mix and match street tacos, various seafood dishes including crab legs and local fried shrimp, burgers, skirt steak and more. The most famous among them is their signature Caliche Poke Bowl - straight from Wishbones in Playa Jaco — this bowl is made of fresh tuna seasoned with Caliche’s secret marinade. Served with steamed spinach over sticky rice. Finished with diced avocados, green onions and sesame seeds. Stop in any day of the week for lunch, dinner or sunset cocktails. For locals or travelers staying close by, they offer free transportation via the Salty Shack Mobile.

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Conrad’s Steak House is known for outstanding service and generous portions, along with keeping a Spanish flair in Conrad’s cooking. Offering chicken, seafood, pastas and salads this “gem” of a restaurant is a “FEAST OF QUALITY & TASTE”.The best Paella on the East Coast! Order one day in advance for Conrad’s famous Paella. . Lunch Tues-Fri. 11:30-2pm. Dinner 5-9pm Closed Mondays.. GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE 904-794-9440 4010 US1 South conradssteakhouse.com

THE SOUTH BEACH GRILL Relax and enjoy the spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean from both the upstairs dining room or the expansive covered deck directly on the ocean in Crescent Beach. Widely known as THE place to go for locally sourced fresh fish, seafood and produce with all sauces and dressings made from scratch. Open 7 days a week at 11 am. Full bar, air conditioned and kid friendly.

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WHAT’S GOIN’ DOWN IN THE TOWN....

OCTOBER

farm is open Friday 6-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.-5

OCT 26-27 ESTUSCARY FESTIVAL & HAUNTED FOREST TRAIL

OCT 6-NOV 4 SYKES FAMILY FARMS CROP MAZE

p.m. 5995 Brough Road, Elkton, FL

The GTM Research Reserve brings you

32033, www.sycofarms.com

this fun Halloween event on Friday and Saturday, which begins at 6 p.m. at the

Fall is in the air at Sykes Family Farms! This family friendly event offers a corn

OCT 17-NOV 14 FISHING CLINIC 101

GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center

maze, hayride, playgrounds, races, and

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation

and features kid-friendly booths,

viewing of farm animals. Since 2010,

is offering free fishing clinics on select

candy, popcorn, food truck, games, and

Sykes Family Farms has been providing

Wednesdays in October and November.

Haunted Forest Tours. Admission into

folks of all ages with “Agritainment!”

It is recommended to bring sunscreen,

the festival is free. Tickets for the tours

You may wonder what this means…

sunglasses, hat, water bottle, fishing

are $10 per person at the door and

We combine a 9-acre corn maze full of

rod and reel with fishing line. The

$8 per person in advance. 505 Guana

“cornfusing” twists and turns, “live”

clinic takes place at the Usina Boat

River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach,

entertainment including, Jack, the

Ramp from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. 603 Euclid

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loudest hee-hawing donkey around,

Avenue, 904-209-0335,

and lots of “farmtastic” family fun. The

www.sjcfl.us/recreation/

NOVEMBER 2

MURDER MYSTERY GALA LIMELIGHT THEATRE

MURDER MYSTERY GALA: Limelight Theatre’s annual gala is called “Murder, Medium Rare,” set for November 2 in the The Tringali Barn, 7310 U.S. 1 South, St. Augustine. This interactive theatrical event begins at 6 p.m. with drinks and a sensational silent auction. Guests should cast an occasional glance over their shoulder in case of foul play. Dinner will be served by Raintree Restaurant and Gypsy Cab Company at 7 p.m. and with murder on 96

the menu, everyone is a suspect. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Limelight Theatre’s KidzfACTory and Education Programs, along with MainStage productions. Tickets are $100 per seat. RSVP by October 26. Call 904-825-1164, ext. 10.

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REGULAR ROTATION TUESDAYS

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

Trivia!!! Night at Ancient City Brewing

St. Augustine Farmer’s Market at the

Company, 3420 Agricultural Center Dr.

Amphitheater (Saturday) 9 a.m -12 p.m.

7:30-10:30 PM ancientcitybrewing.com

St. Augustine Flea Market 9-4 p.m.

THURSDAYS

SUNDAYS

Rob Peck & Matanzas Allstars Jam

Salt Air Farmer’s Market 10-2 p.m.

Hammock Wine 6-9 p.m.

101 Tolstoy Ln., Marineland

ONSTAGE THROUGH OCT. 21

NOVEMBER The Toys for Tots 2018 campaign kicks

NOV 3 FLAGLER COLLEGE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE

off November 1 in St. Johns County.

This open house is part of Flagler

Please donate new, unwrapped toys

College’s 50th anniversary

so that underprivileged youth, ages

celebration and runs from 10 a.m.-

infant -12, can enjoy the holiday

2 p.m. Guests can check in at the

season. Collection boxes can be found

Lewis Memorial Gazebo in the

at various businesses throughout St.

West Lawn, where coffee and tour

Johns County, or you can locate the

information, including a punch card,

nearest collection center to you by

will be provided. As guests visit the

going online to www.toysfortots.org/

participating locations, they can

donate. The same website can be used

get their card punched. The first

to register a child to receive toys from

50 guests who complete the tour

the Toys for Tots program.

and submit their completed punch

NOV 1 TOYS FOR TOTS 2018

CabaRet

FOXFIRE ONSTAGE NOV. 30 DEC. 23

card at the Legacy store will receive

NOV 2 FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

a Flagler swag bag. All others will

From 5-9 p.m. on the first Friday of

still receive a 20% discount on one

every month, the Art Galleries of

item with completed punch card.

St. Augustine association features

The participating locations are Hotel

new exhibits, refreshments, and live

Ponce de Leon, Solarium, Pollard Hall,

music at many participating galleries.

Hanke Hall, Markland House, WFCF

The event is held rain or shine

Radio Station, Alumni House, Crisp-

inside the member galleries and is a

Ellert Art Museum, Proctor Library,

free, self-guided walking tour. Tour

Ringhaver Student Center, and Abare

maps are available at participating

Commons. Admission is free. 74 King

galleries or on the website.

Street, 904-829-6481, www.flagler.

Historic Area St. Augustine, www.

edu/about-flagler/50th-anniversary/

artgalleriesofstaugustine.com

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NOV 4 SPOONBILLS & SPROCKETS CYCLING TOUR

NOV 4 GREAT CHOWDER DEBATE The Conch House hosts the Great

NOV 7-18 RIVER CITY PLAYERS PRESENT, “DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER”

Experience the beautiful A1A Scenic

Chowder Debate each year, which

River City Players announces their

Byway by bike. The tour starts in

benefits Big Brothers and Big Sister

fall production of the play “Don’t

Marineland and consists of cycling

of St. Johns County. The event is from

Dress for Dinner” at the Scarlett-Hill

routes that pass through historic St.

noon-4 p.m., and event guests can

Theater inside of the Larimer Arts

Augustine, the Hammock, and Flagler

taste chowder prepared by 40 of the

Center in downtown Palatka. The

Beach. The race has 36, 72, or 100 mile

best restaurants in the St. Augustine

production will run a total of nine

routes and takes place from 7 a.m.-5

area. The event will also have live

performances beginning on Wednesday,

p.m. A catered lunch is available to

music. The cost is $1 per taste. 57

November 7 and ending with a matinee

riders at the end of the race. 9600 N.

Comares Avenue, 904-829-8646, www.

performance on November 18. Tickets

Oceanshore Blvd. Palm Coast, 904-425-

conch-house.com/chowder-debate

for the comedy are available online at

8055, www.raceroster.com

www.rivercityplayerspalatka.org or by calling Elizabeth at 904-377-5044.

DECEMBER 8-9

ST. AUGUSTINE

Grand Bohemian Gallery’s annual tour features an exclusive collection of new works by Jean Claude Roy. On Friday, there is an artist reception at 6 p.m. at

WINTER SPECTACULAR

the Grand Bohemian Gallery, 49 King

the artist while experiencing his work he St. Augustine Winter Spectacular, “the newest holiday production in the nation’s oldest city”, will be held on Saturday, December 8th at 7pm and Sunday, December 9th at 2pm in the Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College amidst the festive Nights

of Lights downtown. This original production is a fun-filled holiday show with music and dancing, kick lines mimicking Rockette precision, dancers en pointe in dazzling tutus, and a multitude of characters and acrobats sure to delight the entire family! The production is now in its sixth year and has become a highly sought-after ticket for both residents and visitors. Tickets for the St. Augustine Winter Spectacular go on sale to the public beginning Saturday, October 27th. Tickets can be purchased online as assigned seats through the event website. Sponsorship opportunities are available and enable pre-purchase tickets. Please call The Dance Company

NOV 9-10 16TH ANNUAL JEAN CLAUDE ROY ART TOUR

at 904-471-4946 or email the studio at thedancestudio@ bellsouth.net for more information.

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St., where guests will be able to meet of colorful landscapes and sampling wine and cheese. The reception is free, and RSVP isn’t required. 49 King Street, 904-829-6880, www. exhibitionsbykessler.com

NOV 9-10 HOLIDAY SHOPPES PONTE VEDRA BEACH The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach’s Holiday Shoppes shopping extravaganza features unique boutiques from all over the country offering everything from beautiful clothing and jewelry to home accessories, toys, food trucks and more. The event takes place at the Sawgrass Marriott from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. each day. Admission is $5. 1050 A1A North1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, 904-280-0614, www. ccpvb.org

NOV 9 KILIMANJARO

admission to the World Golf Hall of

This show at Monarch Studio is a

Fame. Enjoy a round on the 18-hole

photographic journey to the roof of

natural grass putting green for just

Africa. Award-Winning Photographer

$5 per person. Take two shots on the

Scott Smith’s work takes viewers on

Challenge Hole for just $5 (or five

a journey through photographs of

shots for $10). Visit the website for

the climb to the highest freestanding

more information. The museum is

mountain. The event is from 5:30

open Monday through Saturday 10

p.m.-9 p.m. Admission is free. Food

a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday noon-6 p.m.

and drinks will be available. 203 W.

One World Golf Place, St. Augustine,

King Street, 904-516-8203, www.

www.worldgolfhalloffame.org

themonarchstudio.com

NOV 11 ST. AUGUSTINE HALF MARATHON NOV 10 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CELEBRATES 25 YEARS IN ST. AUGUSTINE

The St. Augustine Half Marathon

Please join Habitat for Humanity

with not just a 13.1-mile race but

St. Augustine/St. Johns County

also a 10K and 5K. The half marathon

under the stars at the St. Augustine

begins at the Castillo de San Marcos,

Amphitheatre for their 25th

1 S. Castillo Dr., and the 10K and 5K

anniversary party! They are

begin at Francis Field, 25 W. Castillo

celebrating building 140 affordable

Dr. The half marathon starts at 7

homes in St. Johns County!

a.m., 10K at 7:05 a.m. and 5K at 7:10

The party consists of cocktails (2 drink

a.m. The awards ceremony begins

tickets/cash bar), heavy hors d’oeuvres

at 9:30 a.m. at Francis Field. www.

(ByDesign Catering), dessert, photo

staugustinemarathon.com

offers something for every runner

booth, live music by Avenue D and a are $75. To attend, email Beth Ellis,

NOV 11 VINCE GILL AT THE ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE

programmanager@habitatstjohns.org

Country Music Hall of Famer and

silent auction! Cocktail Attire. Tickets

Grammy award-winning artist Vince

NOV 10 LINCOLNVILLE PORCH FEST

Gill will be live at the St. Augustine

This musical event takes place

Amphitheatre. Doors open at 6:30

at many locations throughout

p.m., and the performance is at 8 p.m.

Lincolnville in downtown St.

www.staugamphitheatre.com, www.

Augustine from noon-9 p.m.

vincegill.com

Admission is free. Visit the Facebook event for a list of locations and performances.

NOV 13 FLAGLER FORUM ON GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC POLICY Elaine Povich will be speaking

NOV 10-11 VETERANS WEEKEND AT THE WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME

at Flagler College in the Lewis

The World Golf Hall of Fame &

part of Flagler College’s Forum on

Museum will celebrate Veterans

Government and Public Policy series.

Day with a special promotion. All

Admission is free. 14 Granada Street,

active duty military, veterans, and

St. Augustine. 904-826-8617, www.

their dependents will receive free

flagler.edu

Auditorium at 7 p.m. This talk is

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NOV 14 NAPOLEON DYNAMITE: A CONVERSATION WITH JON HEDER, EFREN RAMIREZ AND TINA MAJORINO

NOV 17 SUPER SCENIC 72-MILE GARAGE SALE

the switch to the Nights of Lights

Spend the day shopping along the A1A

concert continues after the ceremony

The beloved film series Community

Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway during

until 8 p.m. 904-825-1004, www.

First Night Owl Cinema returns to

this 72-mile garage sale from Ponte

floridashistoriccoast.com/nights-lights

the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and

Vedra to Flagler Beach. The event is

to celebrate, the stars of Napoleon

from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and features 10

NOV 20 MARINELAND MONTHLY LECTURE

Dynamite are coming to St. Augustine

community sites and more than 100

This free lecture series hosted by the

for a screening and discussion of the

other stops. Visit the website for a map

GTM Research Reserve is held from

2004 cult classic film. This unique

of the participating locations. 904-377-

10 a.m.-11 a.m. at Marineland Dolphin

evening will include a full screening of

7813, www.scenica1a.org

Adventure. The speaker is Matanzas

is flipped to illuminate the city. The

Riverkeeper Jen Lomberk. Tickets must

Napoleon Dynamite followed by a lively, freewheeling, moderated discussion

NOV 17 HOLLY JOLLY SHOPPING SPREE

be purchased online. Please bring ticket

with fan-favorite cast members: Jon

The Holly Jolly Shopping Spree will

to the Marineland gift shop on the

Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Efren

take place from 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

day of the scheduled presentation to

Ramirez (Pedro) and Tina Majorino

and begins at the Old Jail/Old Town

gain entry. Please arrive by 9:45 a.m.

(Deb). Doors open at 6 p.m., and

Trolley Tours. Get a start on your

at the gift shop to be escorted to the

the event begins at 7 p.m. www.

holiday shopping by finding gifts for

classroom. 9600 Ocean Shore Blvd.,

staugamphitheatre.com

those on your list along San Marco

St. Augustine, 904-823-4500, www.

Avenue. A sightseeing trolley will take

gtmnerr.org

NOV 16-18 FLORIDA TINY HOUSE MUSIC FESTIVAL

shoppers down San Marco Avenue with

The United Tiny House Association

includes a trolley ride, lunch at Raintree

NOV 22 HAPPY THANKSGIVING BUFFET AT RENAISSANCE

will feature a large assortment of tiny

Restaurant and special discounts from

Enjoy Thanksgiving at Renaissance

houses and micro homes, workshops,

retailers. There will also be a Carrera’s

World Golf Village Resort. The buffet is

presentations, vendors, entertainment,

Sparkling Soirée from 9 a.m.-10 a.m.

offered from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The cost

youth activities, music and much more

to kick off the event. 167 San Marco

is $48 for adults and $42 for seniors.

at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds.

Avenue, St. Augustine. 904-495-5292,

Enjoy entertainment by Ken Edwards.

The event begins at 5 p.m. on Friday

www.hollyjollyshoppingspree.com

Call for reservations. 904-940-8696,

stops along the way. The $45 ticket

500 South Legacy Trail, St. Augustine,

and 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. www.unitedtinyhouse.com

NOV 17 LIGHT-UP! NIGHT

www.worldgolfvillage.com

The start of the 25th annual Nights of

NOV 16 FREE SPEAKER SERIES: 500 YEARS OF MARITIME FLORIDA

Lights is Light-Up! Night, which begins at 4 p.m. with a spirited performance

NOV 22-25 45TH ANNUAL DAYTONA TURKEY RUN

The St. Augustine Lighthouse and

by Showtime USA, a high-energy

The Turkey Run is the largest

Maritime Museum hosts this free

song and dance troupe of young

combined Collector Car Show, Swap

speaker series. The speaker is Dr.

people that delivers a wide variety of

Meet and Car Corral in the USA. Car

Michael Francis. The talk is titled Before

holiday musical favorites. Showtime’s

enthusiasts from across the US and

Jamestown: Europeans, Africans and

performance will be in front of St.

internationally make their way twice

Indians in La Florida, 1513-1607. The

Augustine’s City Hall, the Lightner

a year to racing’s most celebrated

event is at 6 p.m. at the St. Augustine

Museum, located at 75 King St. Then, at

location, the Daytona International

Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. 81

5:30 p.m., from the historic Plaza de la

Speedway. Started in 1974, the event

Lighthouse Avenue, St. Augustine.

Constitución Gazebo, All Star Orchestra

is held on Thanksgiving weekend and

www.staugustinelighthouse.org

takes the stage with great swing and

the last weekend in March. Participants

big band sounds all in grand holiday

and spectators enjoy more than 6000

style. The Light Up! Night ceremony

vintage and classic cars, muscle cars,

begins at 6:30 p.m. in the plaza, where

trucks, and other wheeled vehicles

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NOV 27 NIGHT MARKET AT THE ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE

NOV 29 MARC BROUSSARD & HIS BAND IN CONCERT

meet spaces, an Artisan Alley, Live

The Night Market, taking place the

The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall proudly

Entertainment, and many types of food.

fourth Tuesday of each month at the St.

welcomes Marc Broussard & His Band

In its history, more than $7 million

Augustine Amphitheatre from 6 p.m.-9

to the stage. Broussard’s “Bayou Soul”

of profits from the Turkey Run have

p.m., meets the demand for locally

musical style is a unique mix of funk,

funded charitable organizations, as

made goods and gifts. The Night Market

blues, R&B, rock and pop mixed with

well as many local programs, projects,

hosts up to 90 vendors specializing in

distinct Southern roots. Doors open

and recreational facilities. 1801 W

handmade crafts and goods. The Night

at 7 p.m., and the performance is at

International Speedway Blvd, Daytona

Market also features live entertainment

8 p.m. 1050 A1A North Ponte Vedra

Beach. www.turkeyrun.com

and activities. The Night Market is free

Beach, www.pvconcerthall.com • www.

to enter and open to all ages. www.

marcbroussard.com

displayed for show and sale. The

NOV 24-25 53RD ANNUAL ST. AUGUSTINE ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL

staugamphitheatre.com

This annual festival hosted by the St. Augustine Art Association on Thanksgiving weekend features more than 150 artists offering painting, pottery, jewelry, glassware, sculpture, fiber art, photography and mixed media at Francis Field. This signature art event has attracted fine artists from across the United States and thousands of visitors during its 50-plus year tradition. Area musicians and

DECEMBER 22-23

ANNUAL CAR SHOW ANCIENT CITY AUTO CLUB

performers from the Gamble Rogers

The Ancient City Auto Club of St. Augustine hosts its 33rd annual car show

Folk Festival will entertain both days,

at the Florida School for The Deaf and The Blind. The show is from 11 a.m.-3

and at the Kids Art Zone, kids will get

p.m., and registration is from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. All vehicles are welcome and

creative in a hands-on/online art rocks

first through third trophies will be awarded in 29 classes for vehicles 1992

challenge. 25 W. Castillo Drive, St.

and older. Part of the proceeds from the show benefit the Florida School for

Augustine, www.staaa.org/festival

The Deaf and The Blind. Vehicle registration ranges from $20-$25. Admission is free for spectators and non-modified vehicles that are 1942 and older. 207

NOV 24 UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT

N. San Marco Avenue. 904-797-7732. www.local.aaca.org/ancientcity/

Uptown Saturday Night is the perfect event for fashionistas, art lovers and antique shoppers from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month. Uptown Saturday Night takes place year-round and combines a festive party atmosphere with hospitality and special deals in the unique shops on St. Augustine’s San Marco Avenue, concentrated between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios. 101

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history) will be presented. Visit the

local and regional artisans, artists,

Historic Florida Militia Internet web

chefs, brewers, musicians, dancers

DEC 1 THE ST. AUGUSTINE CHRISTMAS PARADE

site at www.hfm.club.

and performers. Admission is $5 per

St. Augustine’s annual Christmas

DEC 7 FIRST FRIDAY: GARDEN WALK

for holiday shopping, the event will

Parade is one of the largest in North

Visit Washington Oaks Gardens State

feature one-of-a-kind gifts and crafts,

Florida with more than 2,000 people

Park on the First Friday of every month

unique apparel, jewelry, home décor,

participating in the parade. The two-

for a guided tour of the beautiful

and more. A variety of fun, hands-on

hour parade includes floats, marching

gardens. Meet in the garden parking lot

activities will be offered at designated

bands, cars, horses and the arrival of

at 10 a.m. and wear comfortable shoes.

Makers Stations where participants

Santa. The parade starts at 9 a.m. by

The tour will last approximately one hour.

of all ages may tap into their own

the Mission Nombre de Dios off San

6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd, Palm Coast

Makers spirit. This year will see brand

adult, free for kids 0-17. Just in time

new Makers Stations, as well as the

Marco Avenue, continues through

return of a few favorites, grouped

Augustine, and ends near the Historic

DEC 9 TELLING THE STORY OF CRYPTO-JEWS IN THE SOUTHEAST US

Downtown Parking Facility located at

The Society for Crypto-Judaic Studies

Nature World. Art installations will be

1 Cordova Street. Mission Nombre De

(SCJS) and the St. Augustine Jewish

located at the entrance to each world,

Dios and through the Historic Streets of

Historical Society (SAJHS) cordially

along with a lounge area for relaxation

St. Augustine

invites you to attend this unique

and conversation - all under the big

conference that will explore the

top. For those wishing to explore

DEC 1 COLONIAL NIGHT WATCH

lives and challenges faced by Jews

their creativity in greater depth, select

The St. Augustine Colonial Night Watch

who traveled to America to escape

artists and artisans will be offering

will take place on Saturday December 1

the Inquisition and persecution that

educational workshops. 602-370-0794,

from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Activities

confronted them because of their

www.staugustinemakersfest.org

and an encampment area depicting

religious heritage. Cost: $50 before

eighteenth century combined Spanish,

October 15, 2018, $65 thereafter.

DEC 14 BAND CONCERT

British, French, colonial militia and

Conference registration includes

The Saint Augustine Concert Band

Native American military arts, culture

attendance, lunch, keynote speaker,

performs their Holiday Concert at

and lifestyles will be presented

and coffee service in the morning.

Pacetti Bay Middle School at 7:30 p.m.

during the day at the Colonial Quarter

Registration payment can be sent

on December 14. Under the direction

Museum and the Castillo de San

to Box 174, SAJHS Conference, 701

of Geoffrey Magnani and a dedicated

Marcos, while the Saint Augustine

Market Street, Suite 111, St Augustine,

executive board, the Saint Augustine

Colonial Night Watch Torchlight Parade

FL 32095. Inquiries regarding the

Concert band is flourishing in Saint

will be held beginning at 7:00 p.m. on

conference should be directed to

Augustine. www.staugband.org/

Saturday.

SAJHS.conference@gmail.com or to

A Colonial Social Gathering for

804-914-4460.

the downtown streets of historic St.

into Paper World, Textile World, and

DEC 14 “A CHRISTMAS STORY” Apex Theatre Studio presents “A

participants and the general public will be held in the Hispanic/Queen Isabella

DEC 9 ST AUGUSTINE MAKERS FEST™

Christmas Story” at the Ponte Vedra

Garden at the corner of St. George and

The third-annual St. Augustine

Concert Hall. This full-length comedy

Hypolita Streets on Saturday from 1:00

Makers Fest™ will be held on Sunday,

is based on the beloved film. The

to 4:00 p.m. Portrayals interpreting

Dec 9, 2018 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

production, under the direction of Ian

colonial military and Native American

at the St Augustine Amphitheatre,

Mairs, managing director for Apex

life, drills and weapons demonstrations,

1340C A1A South, St. Augustine,

Theatre Studio, features a combination

and women’s activities of the period

Florida. Presented by Friends of the St

of faculty, students, and guest artists

from 1739 (the beginning of the War

Augustine Amphitheatre, the festive

from the Northeast Florida area.

of Jenkin’s Ear) to 1784 (the end of

celebration of “Makers” of all kinds

Reserved seating is $25.

the British period in St. Augustine’s

will showcase the work of over 40

www.apextheatrejax.com

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U.S. Navy Commodores

Artrageous

Saturday, November 3, 2018, 3:00 PM

Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 7:30 PM

Navy’s premier jazz ensemble. Limit 2 Tickets – Released: Sat 10/13/18 9AM

ADBACADABRA, The Ultimate ABBA Tribute

Beyond Glory, Starring Stephen Lang

Thursday, January 31, 2019, 7:30 PM

Sunday November 4, 2018, 7:30 PM

Lords of 52nd Street - LIVE IN CONCERT

Celtic Angels Christmas

Friday, February 8, 2019, 7:30 PM

Friday, November 30, 2018, 7:30 PM

The Hit Men - LIVE IN CONCERT

Black Violin - LIVE IN CONCERT

Saturday, February 16, 2019, 7:30 PM

Monday, December 3, 2018, 7:30 PM

Stayin Alive - LIVE IN CONCERT

Someday at Christmas with Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack

Thursday, February 21, 2019, 7:30 PM

Southside Johnny - LIVE IN CONCERT

Sunday, December 9, 2018, 3:00 PM

Sunday, February 24, 2019, 7:30 PM

The New York Tenors - LIVE IN CONCERT

The Choir of Man, Inaugural U.S. Tour

Friday, December 14, 2018, 7:30 PM

Sunday, March 3, 2019, 7:30 PM

South East Navy Band Holiday Concert

Legends - LIVE IN CONCERT

Sunday, December 16, 2018, 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM

Friday, March 8, 2019, 7:30 PM

Limit 4 Tickets – Released: Sat. 11/3/18 at 9AM

One Night in Memphis

The Spinners - LIVE IN CONCERT

Sunday, March 17, 2019, 7:30 PM

Friday, January 4, 2019, 7:30 PM

Modern Gentlemen - LIVE IN CONCERT

Swan Lake, Odessa National Ballet

Thursday, March 21, 2019, 7:30 PM

Thursday, January 10, 2019, 7:30 PM

The Bronx Wanderers - LIVE IN CONCERT Sunday, January 13, 2019, 7:30 PM

Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone - LIVE IN CONCERT Saturday, January 19, 2019, 7:30 PM

The Doo Wop Project - LIVE IN CONCERT

The Sicilian Tenors - LIVE IN CONCERT Thursday, March 28, 2019, 7:30 PM

Shades of Bublé - LIVE IN CONCERT Friday, April 5, 2019, 7:30 PM

Steve Solomon - “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m In Therapy”

Thursday, January 24, 2019, 7:30 PM

Saturday, April 13, 2019, 7:30 PM

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21 S T ANNUAL G U S C R AI G AWAR D DI N N ER

ON THE TOWN

n September 20th, the Salvation Army honored Mike Davis of A.D. Davis Construction. For 21 years, the advisory council of the Salvation Army has recognized an individual (or individuals) whose volunteer service exemplifies the values of the Salvation Army and honors the memory of Gus Craig. The individual selected joins a list of distinguished service leaders who give freely of themselves to help our community. All proceeds from the Annual Gus Craig Award Dinner benefit the local Salvation Army’s Feed the Hungry Program. Photos Left to Right: Lynzi Chambers, Kristi Stratton • Ray & Linda Matuza • Jim & Ita Paron • Joan Young, Greg Nauright • Matthew, Darcy, & Mike Davis • Doug & Charlene Bunnell • Ken & Karen Yarbrough • Lynn Stecker, Joe & Jane Boles • Ruth Widyanto, Diane Marshall • Cheryl & Gus Craig • John & Assumpta O’Brien • Todd & Heather Neville • Alan & Erin Bratic

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ON THE TOWN

A L P H A - O M EG A M IRAC L E HOM E

n September 27th, the Alpha-Omega Miracle Home celebrated their 18th Annual Fundraising Benefit “Because of You,” the proceeds of which help provide housing, education, and couseling to young mothers, children, and senior women. Keynote Speaker Mark Brunell was the icing on the cake at this event, but he didn’t outshine the honored Alpha-Omega Miracle Home volunteers, individuals who have benefited from the support and services Alpha Omega provides, and founder Lisa Franklin, who also gave a special message. Photos Left to Right: Julie & George Reed • Greg & Bonne Jones, Scott & Shay Martin • Mark Brunell • David & Tracy Lord • Clay & Megan Nettles, Claire & Jay Owen • David Fender, Mary Ann Blount • Mike & Trish Schmidt • Janice Whetstone, Colette Platts • Karen & Randy Hudgins • Manu & John Ruggeri • Henry Green, Chris & Tammy Strickland, Pam & Clay Murphy • Robin Halliburton, Robin Hartmann, Sandy Fickes • Jeremy & Dana Pember, Peggy & Don Sullivan

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Photos Left to Right - this page: MOJO BBQ’s Brian Townsend, Kristen Cooper, Aubri Kruger • Emily, Cheryl & Mike Vergo, Lauren Kay • Gay Bailey, Steve & Gena Smith • Mike & Beth Morucci, Lisa Payne, Jeanie Sweeney, Lisa Watts • Scott & Shannon Darmer, Luke & Stephanie Nehemias, Eric Hodges, Shelby Cupolo • Ken McCarren, Dr. Jack Schmidt • Skip & Marlene Lagasse, David & Robyn Ingoldsby • Jan Murray, Kelly & Rick Gates • Paul Shotwell, Sandi & Tom Zeljko • Line Dancing • Men’s 2018 Bull Riding Champion, Clint Dosio • Vystar Cowgirls, Lori Sandy, Heather, Samantha, Angie, Laura, Angie, Aldi • 2018 Ladies Bull Riding Champion, Emily Vergo

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B O O T SCO OT BBQ

ON THE TOWN

EE- HAW!!! INK! (Investing in Kids) world famous Boot Scootin’ BBQ, a western-themed fundraiser, was held on September 29th at the St. Augustine Rod and Gun Club. The sold out event was a massive success. Proceeds raised went toward INK!’s mission to provide innovative programs and classroom resources to promote the academic success of all St Johns County Public School Students. For more information on how you can help support INK! Go to INK-stjohns.org

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BUSINESS

ST. AUGUSTINE STYLE

BY JOSEPH BOLES

But, let me tell you now about my

ccasionally, someone on the street who reads “Cup o’ Joe” will ask me what I do for a living. I would love to say, “I’m a novelist,” or “I’m a poet,” but any person that has read one of my silly columns would know that THAT’S not putting any bread on the table! So, I just tell the inquisitve individual the truth - “I am an attorney.”

first job in St. Augustine. Let’s roll the clock back to June 17, 1968. It was my 16th birthday. I would have preferred to spend that special day at the beach surfing, but this job was a big deal my first real job, one with a paycheck that had taxes and social security being taken out. My $2.00 per hour was cut

This may cost me some readership,

restaurants and use a local florist for

and some of you will be shocked! Even

the birthday and “work anniversary

if the general public holds attorneys

day” flowers, which, of course, my wife

in low esteem—I believe we are

Jane takes care of because I wouldn’t

ranked below used car salesmen—I

have a clue about those dates!

am very proud to be a sole practitioner specializing in Elder Law, Estates and

downtown: one is a block away and

Trusts, and Asset Protection.

one is five blocks away. We buy

That’s quite a mouthful, but I really

locally, and live locally. I can walk to

do love what I do! I want to keep

work, if I want to, from across the

working until I’m too old to get out

Bridge of Lions, but I don’t when its

of bed! I can be a lawyer with failing

90 degrees! You see,

eyesight, a missing limb, or no hair (as

overweight, sweaty

it’s been slowing falling out since

men do not instill

I was nineteen years old). I

confidence in

graduated from the University of

other people, in

Florida College of Law in 1985, moved

spite of the

to St. Augustine, and have never left. I

coat and

am part of the “business” of

tie, except

St. Augustine, contributing daily to its

of course

economic health.

in other

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gallon that summer! I had no car at the time, hence the reason for this first job and, as my dad dropped me off near the City Gates, I remarked (actually “smarted off” would be more accurate), “I hope when I come dragging in from a hot day at work we have one heck of a birthday dinner waiting.” He just chuckled and said, “I’ll pick you up in the fort parking lot a little after 5pm,” and drove away. I stood there in my blue jeans, sneakers, and t-shirt, brown bag lunch in hand, and began to sweat in the early morning

sweaty men! So, as it stands, I feel like

commercial property taxes, provides

this is probably

off-street parking for up to twenty-five

my last job in

cars, so nobody parks on city streets.

life. Only time

OLD CITY LIFE / VOLUM E 1 2 IS S UE 1 0

but, remember, gas was only 27 cents a

overweight,

and Hayley. My office, paying large

We buy lunch from downtown

down a little by all those deductions

will tell.

CUP O’

JOE

heat as adulthood descended on me like a steamy fog. There were no trumpets, no singing angels, no confetti or speeches marking the day that I entered the workforce of

America and became a real man! I reported to work at the

saddle up the horse, put on the Ponce de Leon costume, and ride up and down

St. Augustine Restoration and

St. George Street for photos with the

Preservation Association, which was

tourists!”

located on St. George Street and called

When I heard that, the heavens

“the Restoration Area” by everybody

opened up, the angels began to sing,

in town.

and the trumpets played! I spent that

Dewey Adlesperger was my boss,

summer parading around on that big,

and he was a great guy. He sat Locke

beautiful steed, dressed in fiberglass

McCormick, Dave Demers and me down

armor, a conquistador helmet, and a

that morning and gave us our “Spanish

faux sword strapped to my side.

shirts” to wear. They were loose, with

I pranced around downtown like

long sleeves gathered at the wrist

the Spanish Governor! I galloped over

and worn untucked. If you have ever

the Fort Green like Teddy Roosevelt

seen the “puffy shirt”, worn by Jerry

charging up San Juan Hill during the

Seinfeld, then you know what I mean. I

Spanish American War. I posed with

didn’t want to be caught dead in it, but

little children in my lap and never

as long as everyone else was wearing

dropped a single one! I would dismount

them, it was okay.

so any number of young sweet lasses

I also opted for a pair of sandals

could jump on for a souvenir photo, and I never asked one of them to meet

person my Dad met in St. Augustine,

me after work. I was the consummate

and those were really cool!

gentleman and an appropriate,

Adelsperger asked if any of us had any

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During the orientation meeting, Mr.

BE PART OF THE OLD CITY

informative tour guide.

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THANK YOU!

I rode around on that horse like I was STRUCTURAL ISSUES / OH MAMA, LLAMA! / OLD CITY LOVE

experience with horses. I grew up in

the Mayor of St. Augustine, and I guess

rural North Carolina, so I raised my

it stuck with me. No wonder I was so

hand. “Come with me,” he said, and we

proud to be elected Mayor from 2006 to

headed down the street to a little shed

2014. It was like seeing St. Augustine

that was situated next to a corral that

from that lofty, equestrian vantage

contained a big white horse.

point! Everything I saw then made

“Great,” I thought to myself, “I’m

me proud to be a St. Augustinian, a

going to spend my first day at work

resident of the Oldest City in our great

in the blazing sun, shoveling horse

Nation. It still does to this day.

manure! Is a car really worth it?

So, that was my first job, and I hope

“Why couldn’t my dad have found

lawyering is my last; but, as I ponder it

me a job bagging groceries in the air

a little, maybe I do want to reprise one

conditioning at Winn Dixie?” I thought,

of my other earlier careers! No, I don’t

but, we were new in town, and all the

want to be Mayor again, but I sure do

other summer jobs were taken, so this

miss riding that horse dressed up like

was it!

Ponce de Leon. Hmmmmmmm, I guess

All of my life, horses and “shoveling manure” had gone hand in hand. So, when I looked at the horse and the corral, I asked, “Okay, where is the shovel?” Mr. Adelsperger said, “No, son,

anything is possible!

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