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IN THIS ISSUE

e f i L y t Old Ci AGAZINE

S PREMIER

E’ ST. AUGUSTIN

July 2015

FESTYLE M CULTURE & LI

ON THE COVER: One of the two most-easily recognizable symbols of our fair city, the North lion guarding the entrance to the appropriatelynamed Bridge of Lions sits beautifully framed against a pink and azure St. Augustine sunset.

Historically, the Lions have guarded the West territory but with the addition of two new

ummer S g n i r a Ro g Pride A Growin own! fT o Get Out Fellow le b a it A Hosp

members of the pride on the east side, the pack now commands the entire span. If you stare at them long enough, they come to lifewatch out! Photo by Ed Taylor.

FEATURES: 14 PRIDE OF LIONS The pack grows by gwo.

19 DAY TRIPPIN’ Fill ‘er up and GO!

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26 WIND AT THEIR BACK Smiles on their faces.

43 UPTOWN GIRL(S) The two Amiros explained.

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FOOD & DRINK RECIPE 74

CULTURE ART: ANGIE ULLMANN 37 MUSIC: WALT KULWICKI 87

AROUND TOWN SHOPPING 56

SECTIONS:

BUSINESS 26

ENTREPRENUER 31 FINANCE 68

LIVING 920 FAVER DYKES 49 BEAUTY 67 MIND 85

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COMMUNITY PEOPLE: CHARLENE LANDEN 54 NEW HOMETOWN 63 CALENDAR 70 WORSHIP 72 ON THE TOWN 92 CUP O’ JOE 96

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FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Readers,

up on the Island and when I first moved back

By the time this issue hits the streets,

Then there’s the Island. Upon crossing

something pretty cool will have happened

the Intracoastal Waterway and driving onto

completely understand that sentiment. Now,

on July 2nd. If you missed all the festivities

Anastasia Blvd, you immediately feel the

as a “Mainlander,” I love that too. I genuinely

that are planned and don’t know about it yet,

difference. The eclectic and kitchsy shops

enjoy downtown and being close to that

after reading this issue, you will. The other

and restaurants definitely have a more

is nice when you’re wanting to go and play

side of the bridge will have gotten its own

modern feel that those of downtown..

tourist with the kids.

pair lions. Finally. Thanks to a couple of very

and that’s a good thing. Davis Shores (and

And then we have the style and luxury of

generous people, the East side of the bridge

beyond) started development WELL after

Ponte Vedra (but I don’t have room to even

will now join the pride guarding the West.

our historic downtown which was a definite

try to go there)!

The Mainland and the Island—two very

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discovery; of fortitude; of mystery…of life.

influence on how the“Island” atmosphere

to the area in 2010, that’s where we lived. I

All this just reinforces what I tell anyone

different parts of this community-kind of

evolved, as well. Initially, cool and hip-feeling

who will listen-this place has a style to fit

like a stately Victoria home right next to a

(I mean, look at that funky car wash!), it

everybody. If you can’t find your niche here,

Frank Lloyd Wright ranch home. Each has

gradually opens up and becomes more laid-

then you’re not looking hard enough. But

its own distinct personality, its own distinct

back and chill as you approach the beach.

now, with lions on both sides of the bridge,

vibe. The Mainland is…historic (yes, I know,

When you are forced to decrease your

“Duh!”), artsy, quaint, and the energy you

speed to 30 mph on A1A, I think it forces

feel walking down the cobblestone streets

you to take a breath and just slow down.

is ancient-but in a good way: kind of like all

And it’s addicting. I know some people who

the spirits of the people who lived, worked,

will never leave the Island-it’s like pulling

loved, played and…yes, died, here gather

teeth to get them to cross the 312 bridge or

together to create a feeling of adventure; of

the aforementioned Bridge of Lions. I grew

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the two neighbors have “fence posts” in common that now bring the two together.

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FROM OUR MAYOR

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

BY NANCY SHAVER

“The United States is the only country

sundown could just not come fast

his red jacket and sparkling blue top hat,

with a known birthday.” I came across this

enough and that moment when my very

children and adults alike would smile seeing

quote as I was thinking about our Fourth

own sparkler finally burst into flame

him walking down the street—or sitting in

of July and what a wonderful celebration

was pure magic. Now I get to see that

the Casa Monica lobby. We would watch

it always is. Whether it’s a family picnic

same astonished glow in the eyes of my

the fireworks from the banks of Maria

in the park or a beach or a backyard or a

grandchildren—a reminder of the simple

Sanchez Lake with a bottle of champagne,

day on the water, we Americans take time

joys that summer holds. Many of our family

celebrating the birthday of our country—and

to enjoy family and friends...and hot dogs

vacations were in Maine—and when we

heart of summer.

and hamburgers and potato salad and

could we’d be there on the Fourth for the

And this Fourth, on the eve of our 450th

everything else that makes a picnic (an

town parade. One year my Dad drove his

year, with fireworks and family and friends

essential ingredient for me is bug spray; I’ve

prized red 1968 Mustang convertible in

and the birth our country, is a special marker

often said that if you invite me to a picnic,

the parade, carrying the “Blueberry Queen.”

of summertime that we all take special

no one else will be bitten by any insects).

Needless to say, he was thrilled.

pleasure in.

I can remember the first Fourth of July that I could hold my own sparklers—

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My late husband went all out for the Fourth—and was a dashing “Uncle Sam.” In

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THE

ROAR

OF (THE)

PRIDE PART 1

BY RICK MCALLISTER PHOTOS BY JUSTIN ITNYRE AND TAMMY HARROW

A LOCAL COUPLE’S QUEST This is a story of a city that has a love affair with its heritage, and a story of a couple that have a love affair with the city. The city (surprise, surprise) is St. Augustine, which as just about everyone knows is celebrating its 450th anniversary this year. There will be a plethora of articles about the anniversary and about the special events that will highlight this unique benchmark, but this story is about one of our iconic structures and about two people who understand and give substance to what home town pride is all about.

The Bridge of Lions needs little introduction. It stands as a welcoming site whether you are arriving by car or boat. The history of the bridge and of the lions that give it its name is one of the great celebratory stories of this city and is worth renewing.

The early part of the 20th Century saw enthusiastic growth in St. Augustine. We had just adopted a city manager form of government and D.P. Davis had just announced plans for a major commercial and residential development on a significant parcel of Anastasia Island bordering the Matanzas River, Salt Run, and the Inlet. Connecting Anastasia Island to St. Augustine at the time was an old wooden railroad bridge and the new city planner recommended that the bridge be replaced with a new “million dollar” Matanzas River Bridge, 14

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Wolfgang and Miki decided to celebrate their wedding anniversary by donating to the city two new lions for the Anastasia side of the bridge

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which became the Bridge of Lions. Revenue

Highlighting the structure are two Carrara

Trust for Historic Preservation’s “America’s

bonds were issued and bridge tolls would

Marble Medici lions which are copies of

11 Most Endangered Historic Places”

pay for the bonds.

those found in the Loggia dei Lanzi in

list. Heated debate took place over the

Florence, Italy. The lions were a gift of Dr.

replacement design but ultimately it was

was Henry Flagler and his vice president

Andrew Anderson (1839-1924), the builder

decided to retain elements of the original

of railroad operations, Henry Rodenbaugh.

of Markland House (which has two smaller

design while reconstructing to current

It was Rodenbaugh who selected bridge

Medici lions on the property) who dedicated

standards and codes. In 2006, the bridge

engineer and designer J.E. Greiner, of

the later part of his life to putting works of

was closed and a temporary bridge was

Baltimore, as the principal designer. Greiner

art throughout St. Augustine. The lions were

opened just to the north of the original. At a

had patented a system for constructing

carved by the Romanelli Studios in Florence

cost of $76.8 million dollars, the revitalized

steel railroad bridges and that system was

and donated to beautify the bayfront (from

Bridge of Lions opened in 2010. One year

incorporated into the design and structure

a dateline perspective, it should be noted

later, our second story starts.

of the Bridge of Lions (steel plates form

that the lions were commissioned and

the cantilevers in the bridge arches). Work

donated to the city before the construction

Miki sailed into St. Augustine harbor for

began in 1925 and was completed in 1927.

of the new bridge).

the very first time on December 31, 2011.

Leading the charge for the new bridge

The bridge itself is a double-leaf bascule

Professor Wolfgang Schau and his wife

In the 1970s, the bridge started to

Their first communication was with the

style drawbridge, approximately 1,574 feet

show serious wear from all 20,000 plus

Bridge of Lions attendant requesting a

long. It was designed with Mediterranean

daily vehicles that crossed it and from the

draw, and in their own words, they were

Revival elements to complement the

constant bridge openings and closings, and

overwhelmed with the beautiful bridge

city’s architecture and Spanish origins.

it eventually was named to the National

and with the Spanish ambiance of the city’s

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waterfront and visible structures. “The bridge opened for us,” they say, and their lives changed at that point. They immediately fell in love with the city and decided to make it their home. Shortly after purchasing a residence in Davis Shores and familiarizing themselves with the grand old city, they became curious as to why there were only two lions on the West side of the bridge and none on the Eastern side.

The most logical explanation was that, at that time, there was little on that side of the bridge other than marshland.

Undaunted by these responses, and with an enthusiastic love and appreciation for each other and for their new home, Wolfgang and Miki decided to celebrate their wedding anniversary by donating to the city two new lions for the Anastasia side of the bridge.

Obviously, you just don’t go buy two lions at Home Depot and stick them on a street corner. So the planning began. City Manager John Regan became instrumental in not only the planning process but in suggestions that would make this a unique and special endeavor. Local sculptor Joe Segal was consulted on the best materials for the commissioned carving, and while marble might be the most logical choice, a recommendation to go with granite became the choice because of preservation issues. Miki and Wolfgang traveled around the world to find the appropriate monolithic granite blocks and sculptors with the skill to carve it. The lions themselves each weigh about 2.6 tons and the base for each, considerably more. It was decided to reduce the weight of the base by creating a cavity in it, and John Regan suggested that the cavity be used as a “time capsule.” This idea was incorporated into the plans and into the festivities associated with the unveiling of the lions and a planned celebration to promote a revitalized theme for that initial section of Anastasia Blvd. adjacent to the bridge.

The unveiling was scheduled for July 2 and will be a part of a follow-up story in this publication. As a result of ongoing litigation at the FDOT and a lengthy 106 process, and so as not to miss the 450th celebration, the lions will initially be placed in the D.P. Davis Park just to the East of the bridge and positioned so they face the bridge.

Wolfgang and Miki Schau, two individuals who love their new home town and wanted to share their pride and their “love of the city” with the rest of us. The inscription on the base reads “St. Augustine -the city we love.” And, our two original Medici lions, Fiel and Firme by name (“Faithful and Firm”) become siblings and are now a part of a larger “pride.”

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BY BILL KENYON AND JENNIFER EDWARDS PARK

FLAGLER BEACH Roughly 30 miles south of the Old City and lying between the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, Flagler Beach has remained relatively undeveloped compared to its mainland neighbor, Palm Coast. The city, which encompasses all of 4.1 square miles, has come into its own of late, with great new restaurants, shops and activities.

Flagler’s beach, pink in hue thanks to its makeup of crushed coquina shells, is one of the best in the state. Public access walkovers and picnic facilities dot the beachfront highway. Beach access here is easy and readily available.

Ecclectic shops and restaurants line A1A as well as the quiet backstreets of the town. A huge farmers market

E DI TO R ’S N OTE : L AS T MONT H I N M Y L ET T ER , I ENCO UR AGE D E VE RYONE TO P UT S O M E T IM E AS ID E T H IS SUM M ER TO EXPLO R E; TO S PEND QUALITY TIME WITH YO UR FAM ILY AN D YO U R FR I END S; TO GET O FF T HE FA S T TRACK, E VE N IF JUST FO R A L IT TL E B IT, AN D ENJOY L I FE. T HI S M ONT H, W E WANT TO GIVE YOU SOME I D E A S OF H OW TO D O T HAT W I T HOUT HAV I NG TO PL A N AN E N TIRE VACATION .

T H E B E AU TY O F T H E S E I S T HAT T HER E I S L I T T L E-TO- NO P RE P LAN NIN G REQUIRE D H E RE -J U S T J U M P IN YO U R C A R A ND GO ( D ON’T FO RGET TO LOAD THE KIDS IN T H E CA R B E FO R E YO U D O!) . A NY ONE OF T HE D EST I NAT IONS LISTE D HE RE ARE WI T H I N A S H O RT D R IVE FRO M O UR A R EA A ND A R E S UR E TO P ROVIDE GOOD T I M E S AN D M E M O R IE S TO LO OK BAC K ON FO R M A NY YEARS TO COME .

takes place every Friday morning on the square featuring local produce, art and handcrafted items. You can spend an entire afternoon strolling the streets and beaches of this little slice of paradise. The the iconic fishing pier has always been the focal point, offering great fishing and some of the best surfing waves in the state. For outstanding seafood, ocean views and and great atmosphere, the newly-opened Funky Pelican Restaurant can’t be beat.

The famous Golden Lion restaurant, overlooking A1A and the Atlantic, is a

and Island Estates Communities.

One of our favorite stops in the

locals favorite and for a sweet treat, don’t

Hammock is Washington Oaks State

miss Sally’s Ice Cream. Other newcomers

Park, famous for its formal gardens

to the dining scene include Flagler Fish

and unique shoreline of coquina rock

Market, Oceanside Beach Bar & Grill,

formations that line the beach. Coquina

Breakaway’s, Kokomo’s Café and the Turtle

stone from this area was used to construct

Shack. High-Tide Snack Jack, on the ocean

the original gates for the city of St.

a few miles south of Flagler Pier, is not

Augustine. Visitors can picnic and fish

to be missed. We love the old jukebox,

from either the Intracoastal side or the

blasting oldies and reggae tunes and the

beachfront area of the park and a number

beer doesn’t get colder anywhere. Valet

of short trails provide excellent hiking,

parking is mandatory here as space is

bicycling and birdwatching opportunities.

limited, so be prepared.

For an outdoor overnight getaway,

Nearby Bing’s Landing offers one of the finest boat launching areas

there’s Gamble Rogers State Park — one

around. Operated by Flagler County, the

of only a couple State Parks in Florida

park consists of 8 acres of picnic and

offering direct oceanfront camping. The

playground facilities, state of the art boat

facilities here are newly refurbished and

ramps and interestingly, an archeological

very well-maintained and you’ll find a boat

dig of the Mala Compra Plantation. Also at

basin located on the Intercostal Waterway

Bing’s you will find the legendary Captain’s

(the other side of A1A). You’ll need to

BBQ serving up mouthwatering southern

make reservations well in advance as

delicacies slow cooked on a special wood

Gamble Rogers Park is small and popular.

burning smoker. Trip Advisor recently

features 320 accommodations, including an intimate oceanfront lodge and array of spacious villas and suites located in an oceanfront 12-story tower. The resort is famous for its two championship golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson, and a plethora of activities for the whole family — including several pools, Beach club and a waterpark with a slide and lazy river. See www.hammockbeach.com for full details on this one of a kind destination.

MOUNT DORA

Florida’s highest peak, Mount Dora lies 106 miles southwest of St. Augustine.

Kidding. In all seriousness, there is no mountain, but the city does sit atop a plateau that is 184 feet above sea level.

named Captain’s BBQ one of the Top 10

HAMMOCK

BBQ Restaurants in the US and the #1 in Florida.

Not Palm Coast, and not Flagler Beach-

Another dining favorite known for

the Hammock is a scenic stretch of A1A

fresh delicious food and friendly service

located between Marineland and Flagler

is 386 Restaurant on A1A-Oceanshore

Beach. The Hammock has grown to

Bloulevard (“386” being the area code

become a destination unto itself and an

for Flagler County). Open for dinner only,

increasingly popular day-trip for

reservations are a good idea on weekends.

St. Augustinians. Some of Flagler County’s

For a weekend stay, there is no better

most prestigious homes are located here

place than Hammock Beach Resort.

in the Hammock Dunes, Ocean Hammock

This AAA Four-diamond-rated resort

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D OW NTOW N M T. DORA

The drive through the Ocala National

“3:10 to Yuma,” “O’ Brother Where Art

Forrest is pleasant and the destination

Thou,” “True Grit” and many more. You

rewarding. Mount Dora overlooks three

can experience a trip back in time with a

lakes: Dora, Gertrude and Beauclair,

round trip train ride from Mount Dora to

with boat tours available and a big

Tavares or one of the many themed rides

sailing regatta held each April. Other

that are available throughout the year.

events include a juried fine arts festival

Should you decide to make it an

and the Annual Music Festival, both

over night stay, which is the best wat

held in February; a Plant & Garden Fair

to experience the charm and history

and a bicycle festival, both in October;

of Mount Dora, we recommend that

and the Renningers Antiques Festival,

you consider staying at one of the

held three times annually. There are

downtown inns, B&Bs, or cottages,

several golf courses within the area

all within easy walking distance to

such as the Mount Dora Golf Club, and

the historic downtown shopping and

the Country Club of Mount Dora. For

entertainment areas. For a bit of history,

the active bunch, kayaks, pontoon and

book a night at the renowned Lakeside

fishing boat rentals are available, as are

Inn, which is celebrating 130 years of

bicycles.

continuous operation this year.

The town is eclectic and picturesque with small shops and cafes lining historic

PONCE INLET

streets, reminiscent of our own Oldest

City. We love lunch or happy hour at

I’m constantly surprised at the

Pisces Rising overlooking Lake Dora

number of people I meet who have

with inside or open-air seating available.

not experienced Ponce Inlet, when

Another favorite is the Goblin Market

a pleasant oceanfront drive through

Restaurant at 330 Dora Drawdy Way.

Daytona on A1A will get you there. It’s

The restaurant features three intimate,

home to Florida’s tallest lighthouse (at

book-lined dining rooms furnished in

175 feet) and tours are available daily.

soothing muted tones with tasteful

There is also a marine science center

modern art. The private, tree-shaded,

with interactive exhibits, a boardwalk,

courtyard and garden patio are open

observation tower and nature trail.

year-round for alfresco dining, and

As the name would suggest, Ponce

lighter gourmet fare is served nightly

Inlet is in fact an inlet to the ocean and

in the full-service lounge. And that’s

is located on the southern tip of a beach

just one of the choices available in this

peninsula. As such, the fishing here is

quaint little town. There is no shortage

renowned as some of the best in the

of dining options here so explore and

state. Ponce Inlet is also considered one

find your own favorite.

of the state’s premier surfing spots.

Mount Dora is home to the

Winterhaven Park provides

Orange Blossom Cannonball Steam

restrooms, handicap beach access and

Train, America’s #1 movie train. This

82 off-beach parking spaces. People

locomotive is the only wood burning

joke that even the locals don’t know

locomotive operating in the United

about this park. It is quite romantic and

States and Florida’s only standard gauge

uncrowded. Elsewhere, there are water

tourist steam train. It has appeared in

taxis and sightseeing tours, parasailing,

countless Hollywood movies such as

and paragliding trips, charter fishing

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trips available and a great selection of

prepared. There is a 1/2 mile trail from

restaurants.

the south peninsula to the Halifax River

You wont go hungry in Ponce Inlet.

different national flags.

There are many ways to get to

that leads to a well-maintained wooden

Fernandina, but one of the most scenic

There is a plethora of choices for such

boardwalk providing views of many

trips in Florida is to take the old way

a small community of just over 3,000

species of birds, lizards and other wildlife.

through Jacksonville Beach to Mayport.

residents. A local favorite accessible

For kayaks and canoes, you’ll find a

This route includes taking a ride on the

by boat as well as by car, Inlet Harbor

floating dock making for easy launching

old Mayport Ferry, which costs $5 per

Restaurant & Marina, which serves up live

to some of the prettiest scenery on the

vehicle and departs every half hour. Sure,

music and fresh seafood with views of the

coast.

you could just drive across the Dames

Point Bridge, but what fun is that? Take

inlet and Halifax River. It would be hard to find better sunsets this side of Key West.

FERNANDINA

the ferry—the kids will love it. From there,

Hidden Treasure Rum Bar & Grill, Racing’s

it’s just another 5 miles up picturesque

North Turn on the beach, Jerry’s Pizzeria

Fernandina is known as the Isle of

A1A through Amelia Island to get to this

and Tiki Bar and Down the Hatch are

Eight Flags. Since 1562, the city has had

other water-view favorites.

the flags of France, Spain, Great Britain,

Visitors might also want to check

charming city.

Fernandina has experienced a boom

the Patriots of Amelia Island, the Green

lately in hotels and Bed & Breakfast

out Timucuan Oaks Garden: an 8-acre

Cross of Florida, Mexico, the Confederate

establishments so if possible, plan on

preserve managed by Florida Trusts

States of America, and the United States

spending the weekend. There are plenty

Commission, which protects Florida’s

flown over it and is the only municipality

of options for bedding down and there

Gopher Turtle. Parking is limited so be

in the United States that has flown eight

is so much to see and do, it’s a struggle

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to take it all in in a single day. For those who’d rather be immersed in natural beauty than a be enclosed in a hotel room, there is camping at Fort Clinch State Park.

The park is about 1,400 acres and offers a half-mile fishing pier and a six-mile trail for hikers and bikers. Shark teeth are found along the shore, and so are shells… of course. The fort dates by to 1864 and is open every day of the year.

Down and around Centre Street, you’ll find a range of eclectic independent local shops and restaurants with genuine Southern charm. Palace Saloon claims to be the oldest bar in Florida and T-Rays serves up one of the best burgers we’ve ever tasted, in an old gas station. Visitors should also plan on spending a Saturday enjoying the outdoor markets: the downtown Fernandina Beach Market Place and the Amelia Farmers Market at the Shops of Omni Amelia Island Plantation. These markets offer delights ranging from fresh produce to sweet treats to flowering plants and artisanal wares. For lovers of history, this place is steeped in it. There’s the afromentioned Fort Clinch; the Amelia Island Museum of History; a Maritime Museum of History and a Pirate Playground that the kids will love. Golf courses are plentiful here, as are festivals, one of the most popular being the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, held every May, While in Fernandina, excursions can be arranged by boat to St. Mary’s or Cumberland Island, Georgia where wild horses can be spotted galloping on the beach. An entire chapter could be written about Cumberland Island alone.

AMELIA ISLAND Like it says above, the best way to get to Fernandina is through Amelia Island.

A M E L I A I S L AN D SUN SE T

Amelia Island is, by turns, a posh hideaway

downtown. Olive Amelia is a nice stop for

and bucolic get-away, depending on a

a budding gastronome, with infused olive

day-tripper’s desire. The island is about 90

oils, marinades, sauces and the like. The

minutes north of St. Augustine proper. It’s

Distillery offers different spirits, including

the closest barrier island to Georgia and

vodka. The kids can enjoy miniature golf

offers a naturally beautiful refuge from

and pizza at the Omni Amelia Island

tourist season and spectacular sunset

Plantation, picking out inexpensive toys at

views of the Atlantic Ocean. Here, one can

Villa Villekulla Toy Store and having pizza

breathe deeply, swim, camp or be catered

delivered at the beach.

to. The barrier island is named after Princess Amelia, the daughter of Great

From all the choices here, it’s pretty

Britain’s George II, and correspondingly

obvious that if you can’t find something

offers the royal treatment through its

fun to do with your family and friends

resorts, dining and spa treatments.

this vacation season, you’re just being

Resorts here offer a full range of

lazy (which, during summer is okay too!).

activities, including golfing, tennis,

The luxury of living in North and North

beautiful and spacious swimming pools

Central Florida is that it affords getaways

and spas and salons. You can stay in a

like these and more without having to go

hotel room or your own private villa, shop

to great lengths to get there. You owe it to

or take a Segway tour or have a “couple’s

yourself to take advantage of all that our

experience” or “gentleman’s retreat”

beautiful corner of the world has to offer…

complete with a glass of beer, massage

so get in the car, head to the nearest fillin’

and pedicure.

station, gas up and GO!

Then there are the chances to sample the good things in life gratis, like quality olive oils at Olive Amelia and spirits at the Marlin and Distillery Barrel

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“May the wind be always at your back.” It’s an old Irish Proverb and one that John Meehan seems to have taken very much to heart. Meehan’s Irish Pub is the major sponsor of St. Augustine Race Week, a sailing event presented by the member clubs of the First Coast Sailing Association (FCSA).

Race Week is an annual regatta spectacular that, in April 2015, raised over $4,000 for Youth Sailing Scholarships through the St. Augustine Yacht Club Youth Summer Sailing Camp and other camps sponsored by the FCSA. That figure is a little misleading however, since Meehan’s Irish Pub and many of the FCSA member camps have offered scholarship matches: for each cash scholarship awarded, a member camp will donate equal time at a sailing camp for another child.

And, if John Meehan, Captain Jack Feeney of FCSA, Wendy Thompson with the St. Augustine Yacht Club Youth Summer Sailing Camp, Jody Weinbecker with the Florida Yacht Club (FYC) and all the others who have supported Race Week have their way, that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

“I didn’t grow up as a member of a Yacht Club,” says Meehan, who spent much of his formative years in the Virgin Islands. “I was in college before I started sailing and until then, I always thought regattas were community affairs with thousands of people involved because that’s how it was on the Islands. When I settled here, I realized that St. Augustine would be the perfect place to start something like that.”

It was a good idea but one that never got a good tailwind.

Like any skilled sailor worth his salt, Meehan saw the storm clouds brewing and, in 2015, adjusted the sails. “A group of us decided to up the ante and make a real commitment – not only to racing, but to our sponsorships and scholarships and mostly to the kids out there who want to be a part of the adventure and education that sailing offers.” Meehan had seen first-hand the benefits of getting sea legs at a young age.

“I traveled back and forth from the U.S. to the Virgin Islands and over the years I saw that many of the kids who learned to sail had grown to become great sailors in their own right.

They had gone to prestigious schools on sailing scholarships

RACE WEEK COMES TO TOWN

BY SUSAN JOHNSON PHOTOS BY ADDISON FITZGERALD

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and had become leaders at their institutions.

some of them with scholarship sailors from

Grey Warden were all members of the Yacht

Sailing had opened up a whole new world for

previous years onboard! Thirty-three kids

Club at one time.” But he cautions that the

them. I wanted to do the same thing for the

between the ages of 7 – 15 participated. This

word ‘yacht’ can be a little misleading. “It’s all

kids in the North Florida area. Not everyone

year, the sailing camp will serve approximately

about enjoying the water; about mentoring

is good at football or basketball or baseball

200 kids, of whom at least 5% will attend

and teaching and learning the skills you need

and we need more options for kids who want

because of Race Week scholarships! Local

to be on the water. It’s not about how big or

to get involved in other sports but might not

businesses, individuals or organizations are

what kind of boat you have.” Now what about

have the financial resources to do that.”

welcome to get involved with the 2016

that ante? “My goal for 2016 is to double the

event, planned for the week after Easter, by

ante. If we’ve raised over $12,000 in cash

and physically challenging sport,” says Meehan.

sponsoring a week or two at the St. Augustine

and in-kind donations, I want to see us bring

“It takes a lot of integrity. Sailors learn about

Yacht Club Youth Summer Sailing Camp or

in $25,000. That’s my challenge to FCSA, St.

working alone and about being on a team. A

helping our in other ways.

Augustine and everyone else who wants to

Why choose sailing? “Sailing is a mentally

sailor discovers the joys of camaraderie, gains

While Meehan is thrilled with the progress

self-confidence and assurance and learns

made in 2015, he has more community events

to plan ahead and be flexible, adaptive and

planned in conjunction with Race Week 2016

assertive.”

– and he continues to up the ante. “I’d like to

Meehan credits City Manager John Regan

get involved.”

Here’s to smooth sailing. May the wind be always at your back.

see a boat building competition for the kids,

and the generous St. Augustine community

dragon boat events and some focus on our

for helping make the 2015 Race Week such

maritime heritage. It’s been over 100 years

Week 2016, please see

a huge success. “We had 10 inshore boats,

– since the Henry Flagler era – that we’ve

www.SARW2015.com or find them on Facebook.

doubled the number of offshore boats (from

concentrated on our amazing waterfront

Information is also available on the website of the

18 to almost 40) and had 23 youth boats,

area. Henry Flagler, Luis Tiffany and William

First Coast Sailing Association, www.sailjax.com.

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BU S I NE S S | E NTRE P RENEUR

BUSINESS

HARD WORK AND PERSEVERANCE MAKE IT REAL

A DREAM COME TRUE STORY BY OCL STAFF HOTELS PHOTOS BY ED TAYLOR KANTI PATEL PHOTO BY TAMMY HARROW

Guests visiting the Hilton Historic

education. His plans for higher education

After he discovered a hidden talent for

Bayfront Inn in St. Augustine for

shifted abruptly when a cousin who owned

turning around unprofitable properties,

an overnight stay in its luxurious

a 64-room boarding-house-style motel

Patel got the chance to make another

accommodations or a gourmet meal at

in San Francisco gave him a remarkable

leap. Another cousin informed him of an

the award-winning Aviles restaurant may

opportunity. His cousin handed him the

opportunity to buy a small hotel in Medford,

not realize the property boasts hidden

keys and asked him to run the property

Oregon. Patel turned to his family and

jewels beyond its AAA Four Diamond

while he was away. It was a sink-or-swim

network of relatives and cobbled enough

distinction. In a modest office suite on

opportunity for young Patel, who spoke

money together for the $15,000 down

the second floor with a sign which simply

only limited English and had no training in

payment to purchase the hotel.

declares “Corporate Office,” you’ll find the

the hospitality industry.

owners, Kanti & Kala Patel. The Patels,

Patel learned the hotel business by facing

These early successes led to the Patel’s purchase of a small motel located at 427

along with their sons, Vik and Anish, are an

the challenge of a lifetime. Determined to

Anastasia Boulevard in St. Augustine,

entrepreneurial force in Northeast Florida’s

succeed, he learned the inner workings of

where they began to build their dream

hospitality industry. The family owns and

the hospitality industry through personal

and the unexpected start of what would

manages Jalaram Hotels, which includes

industry and sweat equity. He recalls

later become Jalaram Hotels. Patel moved

ten hotel properties in St. Augustine and

working nearly 24 hours a day, seven days

his family into The St. Augustine Motel,

Northeast Florida.

a week, but ultimately succeeded in making

which is not uncommon for many owner-

the small motel profitable. “I loved that

operators. He and his wife lived at the

Patel arrived in California in 1975 at age

hotel,” stated Kanti. “It may sound cliché,

motel and provided all the labor. Their hard

21, with dreams of obtaining a college

but I left my heart in San Francisco.”

work paid off and within a year-they paid

Kanti Patel has lived the American dream.

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off the mortgage and opened the door of opportunity to purchase a second, and then third hotel.

The Patels have purchased, renovated, owned, sold and built over two dozen hotels in Northeast Florida. The Jalaram group currently includes not only the Hilton Historic Bayfront Inn, but also operates the Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn Historic, all 4 Best Westerns in the area, Fairfield Inn and Suites in St. Augustine as well as several properties in Jacksonville.

Patel’s story may be unique to our community, but has been repeated by a number of friends, cousins and countrymen. The generosity and support of Patel’s friends and family network in supporting the extraordinary risk-taking associated with this type of entrepreneurial activity is an aspect of Indian culture and a key factor behind the success of many IndianAmerican businesses. Hotel ownership has proven to be a gateway to the American dream for many Indian-Americans, like Patel.

Indian-American entrepreneurs have become a dominant force in the U.S. lodging industry and it has been estimated that just under 50% of the hotels in the U.S. are owned by IndianAmericans.

A sociology professor at Tufts University, Pawan Dhingra, has studied why motel ownership is popular among this community.

In his 2012 book entitled, “Life Behind The Lobby: Indian American Motel Owners and the American Dream,” Dhingra examines the key influences behind what has become known as the “Patel motel” phenomenon. In tracing the daily lives of Indian American hoteliers, Mr. Dhingra discovered a world of long hours, low wages and an intense dependence on the family network.

Kala, Patel’s wife, manages the finances for the hotel group. “I couldn’t do it without her,” said Kanti Patel, who takes great pride in his family’s involvement in the business. The Patel’s sons, Vik and Anish, have assumed important roles within the Jalaram Group. Vik Patel serves as chief operating officer and oversees

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operations, including renovations and new

linking 19 separate building structures. Local

reward. The Patel family has found significant

hotel construction. Anish has taken a leave of

architect Jerry Dixon crafted the unique

personal reward in the pride of owning and

absence from the business and is attending

design. It took more than three years to guide

running their successful family business. They

law school at Stetson University in Deland.

the project through the City’s permitting

are also paying forward the generosity once

The successful renovation of older hotel

regime, further testament to Patel’s

extended to them by friends and family.

properties and the development of new

consistent willingness to invest in property

The Patels quietly support a number of local

hotels has been one of the keys to the Patel

other investors might overlook.

charities and have helped to bring critical

family’s success. Patel knows the value of a

“Every hotel property that we have

medical care services to villages in remote

good location. For years, he eyed the Monson

purchased, we have invested in and

parts of the world lacking access to basic

Motor Lodge at 32 Avenida Menendez.

improved,” Patel said. “St. Augustine is our

medical services. They have donated kidney

Fortune favored him one day in 1999, when

home.”

dialysis machines and eye surgery centers

Eddy Mussallem gave up on his attempts

Patel also is quick to give credit to several

to offer care to those who otherwise would

to permit changes to the property. Patel

local businessman whom he said “have

have had no access to these life-changing

learned from property owner Jim Brock that

become members our family,” including early

services.

the property was available and seized the

investor Ted Buchter and banker Hickory

opportunity.

Fant, who supported his early ventures as

the Patel family, Kanti smiles with a twinkle

His purchase offered him the opportunity

When asked what’s next on the horizon for

an owner-operator of multiple properties.

in his eye, and gestures to sets of rolled

he had waited for since his move to

He credits their faith in his ability as a

construction plans resting upon his credenza,

St. Augustine-the chance to build a premier

turn-around agent as a critical factor in his

“You’ll just have to wait and see.”

property on St. Augustine’s historic bayfront.

success.

The hotel’s unique design was created by

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ART | CULTURE

CULTURE

WATER BOUND THE H2O INFLUENCED ART OF ANGIE ULLMANN

BY KARA POUND

A true Renaissance woman, Angie Ullmann

furniture line available locally at Simple

has accomplished more in 34 years than most

Gestures, High Tide Gallery and Butterfield

will in a lifetime. She’s a sailor, woodworker,

Garage. “It allows me to go earn my money, then

artist, motorcyclist, furniture maker, Flagler

come back and create whatever I like. I think my

College alumni and co-organizer of Pecha

pieces end up turning out much better that way.”

Kucha—a community presentation where

Born and raised in South Dakota on a cattle

creative people get together to share ideas.

She’s also just returned home to St. Augustine after an assignment with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) where

ranch 15 miles outside of McLaughlin, Ullmann has lived a life steeped in adventure and influenced greatly by her time on the water.

“My dad bought a ‘kit boat’ when I was two

she worked on an ocean mapping ship in the

years old and built out the interior throughout

Arctic.

my childhood in South Dakota,” Ullmann

“Working for NOAA takes the pressure off

remembers. “My brother and I got made fun of

trying to live off my furniture sales,” Ullmann

a lot because, obviously, it doesn’t make a lot of

says of Fay Studio Furniture, her custom

sense to build a sailboat in South Dakota.”

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It took a decade to finish the Corbin 39 Sailboat, but once completed, the Ullmann Family was off on a four-year long adventure

degree from Flagler, I knew right away that a traditional job was not for me.”

A free spirit, Ullmann ultimately took to furniture

of homeschooling and traveling down the

making to help make ends meet. Fay Studio

Mississippi River, up the East Coast waterways

Furniture was established in 2011 and is a collection

and then down through the island chain to

of hand-built and hand-painted tables, cabinets,

Venezuela.

chairs and smaller items like treasure boxes and birdhouses.

“Some pieces are made to fit certain areas,” the artist explains. “I tend to turn towards blues and greens – nautical themed pieces with fish openings, anchors or hatches. On boats, you need to utilize as much space as you can, so often there are double purposes to things or hidden storage.”

She continues, “I’m always shy to take claim to being an artist. I’m really awful at drawing and I couldn’t talk color theory with you. I have a lot of patience and like working with my hands, both of which are needed for the techniques I use.”

After finishing her last two years of high school in South Dakota, Ullmann moved to St. Augustine to attend Flagler College.

“Starting my freshman year, I worked at Camachee Cove Marina off and on for almost ten years,” she says. “I’ve helped deliver boats, clean boats, fix boats and race boats. And even though I graduated with a business

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With seawater coursing through her veins, Ullmann plans to seek adventure traveling the world with her part-time gig with NOAA and building furniture when she’s home

My brother and I got made fun of a lot because, obviously, it doesn’t make a lot of sense to build a sailboat in South Dakota.

on the First Coast.

“The friends I have made in St. Augustine have made the city my home,” she says. “I’ve lived in almost every area of the city and each has its benefits and I love all of it. But what really makes the town for me are the great people I’ve met. I’ve tried moving away, but I’ve always come back.”

To learn more about Angie Ullmann, visit angiefay.com

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THE TWO AMIROS SAME… YET NOT THE SAME

Two separate spaces with the same first name bring art to life in historic St. Augustine

BY RENEE UNSWORTH

Two gallery spaces on Aviles Street feature folk art and fine art in the center of the Historic Downtown District.

Amiro Art & Found houses the folk art-a collection of creations that includes collages made from recycled “found” items; paintings; jewelry created from vintage metal and gems; furniture; fun and whimsical home décor; abstract and scenic paintings. This first gallery was opened in 2011 by six artists.

Amiro Art + Design holds fine art-photography, paintings, sculpture and jewelry-in a contemporary setting. This second space opened in December 2014, by the same six artists.

Artist/owners include Ginny Bullard, Estella Fransbergen, Deane Kellogg, Jan Tomlinson Master, Wendy Mandel McDaniel, and Marcia Myrick Siany.

“When Plum moved across the street, we opened our other space, Amiro Art & Design — as a more contemporary, white wall gallery,” explained Tomlinson Master. “The plan is to be more experimental and risk taking, offering installation as well as large paintings and photography, with artists from across the country.”

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“We all take an active roll in looking for

jewelry. It also offers a collection of

Art Gallery, 137 King St., and Yo Ho Ho

new artists. Many of us travel and or do

antique beads. Including the owners’

Beads on St. George Street for 25 years.

art shows so we are always on the look

work, we have about 30 guest artists at

out for work that is creative and different,”

one time.”

Wendy Mandel McDaniel -3D mixed media assemblages

Mandel McDaniel said. “We also have

“The second gallery (Art + Design) is

people approach us who would like to

more of a ‘white space’ gallery, dedicated

display their work with us. It is a different

to featuring contemporary art and

set up in both galleries.”

sculpture, installation exhibits and fine

a romantic at heart, so they tend to be

craft,” Bullard said.

sentimental in nature. I also do public

She explained that Amiro Art & Found artists primarily have their work on consignment.

For the Amiro Art + Design space,

So, now you know the individual

art, along with Jan. We are also involved

galleries. Let’s get to know the faces

with the Compassion 450 obelisk project.

behind the spaces.

It is really a wonderful project that I am extremely proud to be part of.”

artists pay a monthly fee, with a small commission percentage going to the

“I create 3D mixed media pieces. I’m

THE ARTIST/OWNERS

Ginny Bullard -Mixed media,

gallery.

“So far this has been working out nicely,” Mandel McDaniel said. “We are

Jan Tomlinson Master -Installation/

photography, jewelry

sculpture “I started out on Saint George Street

currently booked through March 2016.”

“I am both an installation artist and I do

“The two galleries are very different

in 1989 with Materialistic and also had

from each other,” explained Bullard. “The

public art as well as teach. I was honored

Gallery 39 on Hypolita, and two

original gallery (Art & Found) has craft,

to be chosen as the 450 Compassion

other shops in Charleston S.C.,

mixed media, folk art, paintings, copper

obelisk artist to go to Aviles, Spain.” She is

all with different business

art, mosaics and a broad selection of

a founding member of Butterfield Garage

partners. When I

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saw the renovations and an opening appeared on historic Aviles Street in 2011, I knew it was time to get back into having an art gallery.” Ginny creates EVB IMAGES, a collection of mobiles, chimes and home decor crafted from flamed copper, glass and resin.

Estella Fransbergen -Raku sculpture A sculptress in raku clay of female torsos that she embellishes in skirts of semi precious stones, antique beads, and crocheted silver wire skirts. “I use raku clay-it’s rich with grog, a substance that allows the clay to shrink and expand with temperature fluctuations in the kiln and fire.”

Deane Kellogg-Paintings, found object sculpture “So here I am, a self-taught artist living in St. Augustine, Florida. As I paint, I learn more about myself. When using a combination of charcoal, acrylic paint, ink and collage on textured canvas, a bold clear image emerges full of color, texture and energy that makes me curious and want to explore more.”

Marcia Myrick Siany-Jewelry “There’s something about metal that really makes me want to play. I am currently toying with brass, bronze, copper, nickel, sterling, hammers and heat in my jewelry studio.”

ART COMMUNITY “I would say the biggest challenge to owning art galleries in St. Augustine is giving our artists all the exposure they deserve,” Bullard said. “St. Augustine has traditionally been a town known for OLDCITYLIFE.COM

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its history and architecture. … Now with over 30 art galleries, it should be known as an art destination.”

According to Master, another challenge is getting people to appreciate and collect art. “When the humanities and the arts are continually being cut out of schools, the appreciation for original art wanes,” Master said. “So the young collectors are not being cultivated.”

Another obstacle is getting visitors and residents to walk south of the Plaza de la Constitucion … from Saint George Street over to Aviles Street.

Those challenges are met, however, with pride in what the artist-owners are doing for their art community and as artists.

“When the original space became open, each of us-being artists and designers and involved in the St. Augustine gallery scene-wanted to do something as a group President and Financial Advisor

to share responsibilities, but also continue the tradition of Aviles Street being an art district,” Master explained.

“We’ve all had other stores or galleries before, so we kind of knew what to expect,” Mandel McDaniel said.

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LI VI NG | HOME

LIVING

MODERN HOME TIME TRAVELS

A STITCH IN TIME

920 Faver Dykes

BY JENNIFER EDWARDS

PHOTOS BY JUSTIN ITNYRE

21st Century home takes a step back in time

Arriving at Nila and Jim Watson’s place takes a bit of a journey.

First, it’s located near the southernmost boundary of St. Johns County, where a mere sneeze would propel you to Flagler. Second, the winding path into the cool oaks of a state preserve uncoils quite a way from US 1 South. Third, when you get to the front door, you would swear you did all that traveling just in time to arrive in Colonial times.

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The multi-story home is a stately, saturated-red salt box, not something very common in swampy coastal Florida. So, the tasteful exterior - reminiscent of Federalera homes in, say, upstate New York or New England - already looks otherworldly among the Cracker tin roofs and cream stucco Florida vernacular homes found in the southern part of the county. But stepping into the shady interior takes the pleasant displacement to another dimension.

First, you go through a rustic door taken from a one-room schoolhouse that is at least 80 years old (probably older). It was reclaimed from the structure, which was moved to Jim Watson’s grandmother’s property in the 1930s. Once through the generous, and larger-than-standard door, you’re met with unsigned oil portraits lit softly by candle-shaped lights in sconces, wood floors, a rustic staircase and antique

clothing hanging from hooks upstairs.

“None of this can I go to a furniture store (to buy), not even textiles. Everything has been bought one piece at a time.”

“I call this a Florida saltbox,” said Nila Watson, who oversaw the construction down to the most intimate details. “None of this can I go to a furniture store (to buy), not even textiles. Everything has been bought one piece at a time.”

Just about everything in the home is an antique or made to look like one. That includes beautifully aged books with leather covers, cotton garments, pewter kitchen implements, even the beds upstairs. Nila had to have a queen-sized bed fashioned to look antique because “they didn’t have queensized beds then.” Like the beds, the details are all tucked in to the harmony of the home.

Many of those details are military-inspired.

“I was married to a soldier,” Nila said of her

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ABOVE: FRON AND REAR ENTRY BELOW: OFF THE BEATEN PATH

husband, Florida National Guard Brigadier General Jimmy Watson, who spent 34 years in service to the country. The couple’s youngest son went to West Point, Nila Watson said. “We do have a military bent.”

Jimmy Watson was born in Pensacola, Nila Watson was born in Havana, Cuba, moved to Miami when she was 7, and eventually became a teacher. Both went to Florida State.

After long careers, the couple built the home more than a decade ago on 7.23 acres adjacent to Faver Dykes State Park, according to St. Johns County Property Appraiser records. At 3,300-plus square feet, the home is spacious yet manages, through Nila’s touches, to feel cozy. Garlic and herbs hang, curing, in the larder. Deer and

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hummingbirds frequent the shady lot beneath the oaks, and the couple can watch them quietly behind banks of windows in the kitchen and dining areas.

“I didn’t want a stiff, old home, where you go to a museum,” Nila said. “I wake up and I am just so thankful to have all of this.”

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CO M M U N IT Y | P EO P L E

COMMUNITY

AN ENTERTAINING PERSON

CHARLENE LANDEN

BY TRACY PISTORIO PHOTO BY SARAH WILLIAMSON

Finding life’s purpose early on and

with PGA Tour Entertainment when they were just a small production company of 30

growth of PGA Tour Entertainment and

along the journey is a rarity that only few

people, the Tour Entertainment moved their

St. Augustine, aligns with her love of the

ever encounter. Charlene Landen, Vice

offices to the World Golf Village location

city’s variety. “One can come to the Hall

President of Operations at PGA Tour

in 1997. From there, Charlene watched as

of Fame in a traditional environment, visit

Entertainment, she beat the odds and

the company grew rapidly, much of which

downtown St. Augustine and experience

discovered what she was destined to do.

she credits the establishment of lucrative

the history or go to the beaches,” says

network contracts with partners such as

Landen. “I love it more and more.”

This Rhode Island native, who now calls the First Coast home, has established

CBS, NBC, ABC, ESPN and now, The Golf

herself as a respected leader for the past

Channel.

26 years in PGA Tour Entertainment and

Today, PGA Tour Entertainment employs

Admitting that a work-life balance can be bit challenging, Landen spends the little private time she has reading, eating with

the St. Augustine community. Starting as

over 110 talented individuals and has

friends at her favorite French restaurant in

the TPC Controller at Eagle Trace Golf Club

added an entrepreneurial component,

St. Augustine and bouncing between golf

in Coral Springs, Florida and transferring

producing commercials for MasterCard,

and dance lessons with her family. “I love to

to the PGA Tour Headquarters shortly

Crowne Plaza, Bayer Aspirin and Kodak, to

help others and give back to my family and

thereafter, Landen has worn many hats

name a few. “We are the best kept secret in

community,” she said.

within PGA Tour Entertainment. From

St. Augustine,” says Landen.

Office and Production Manager to the

As a woman devoted to facing her fears,

So, what makes it all worthwhile? She

Landen is proof that diligence, dedication

Director of Finance and Administration:

is proud of PGA Tour Entertainment and

and loving what you do, not only impacts

each opportunity set the foundation for her

all that the company stands for, as well

those closes to you, but can change

8 years of success as the Vice President of

as, working with some of the most gifted

the entire history of a company and the

Operations.

people in production. “Our goal is to bring

community around you.

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do,” says Landen. Having started

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Her commitment and passion to the

becoming a positive role model for others

television production and talent here and keep it here,” says Landen.

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Keeping it Local

San Marco Ave Stylings

High Tide Gallery Nothing is fishy about this locally handcrafted “Fishy Side Table” by artisan Steve Ryder. $199 76B San Marco Ave (904) 829-6831

Sea Cove Gifts Watch carefully for a mermaid in “Morning Fog”, an acrylic by Flagler Beach artist Kim Barr. $295 76A San Marco Ave (904) 679-4262

GoldFinch Boutique The Painted Lady Antique Maple dresser with mirror and all original hardware distressed and handpainted in ocean blue. $849 72 San Marco Ave (904) 827-7944

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The Amenapin Feather Flower Dress in Blue —a great transitional summer to fall slip dress for those hot and humid Florida dog days $124 77 San Marco Ave #1 (904) 827-0749

360 Boutique Summer is simply prettier when you put your best foot forward in these simple white vegan leather, summer sandals from Bamboo. $24.95

Jenna Alexander “Eat Local” one of many stocked greeting cards beautifully designed and created by Jenna

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Anchor Boutique One of the ever

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West To East Cranes, Storks, and Herons, Oh No! This and other natural history wall hangings make great focal pieces for the coastal home $450 77 San Marco Ave #2 (904) 458-8180

Declaration & Co. Love these flour sack hand towels a latte! Hand drawn and screen printed by owner, artisan, Lara Kocerka. $18 63 San Marco Ave (904) 829-2310

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COM M U NI TY | PEOPLE

COMMUNITY

St. Augustine Welcomes

ANDREW SEWARD

MY NEW HOMETOWN

BY KARA POUND

After 12 years as the bassist for punk rock

Concert Hall. Old City Life caught up with

band Against Me!, Andrew Seward needed to

Seward to chat about his new life in the

make some changes. He’d spent more than a

Nation’s Oldest City.

PHOTOS BY TUCKER JOENZ

decade on the road, touring from Lithuania to Los Angeles, and missed spending time with his wife, Verite, and now five-year-old daughter, Nolia. Today, Seward lives on

“It was time for me to focus on my

Anastasia Island with his family and works as

family more,” Seward says of leaving

Production Coordinator for the St. Johns County

Against Me! and moving to

Cultural Events Division, which manages the

St. Augustine in September 2014. “It

St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vedra

was time for me to be a better father

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and a better partner. Now, my time is spent working on our new house, cooking at home and other family stuff like arts and crafts with my daughter.”

“To have the Amphitheatre that we do and have it be such a destination is pretty crazy,” Seward says of his new place of work. “A lot of people here don’t see Northeast Florida as a cultural hotspot, but once you’ve been here for a while, you realize that it is. We’ve built a great reputation amongst the bands that tour here. If you give them an inch of effort, they’ll keep coming back. And word spreads fast.”

“I’m a big fan of convenience,” Seward says citing the Hanalei Bay Bomb Burrito at Nalu’s as his go-to takeout meal. “Basically, I don’t have to leave the stretch of road from the Bridge of Lions to Publix at the Beach.

I pretty much live and work off A1A.” “I’ve been working on a new video series that features local and internationally touring bands,” Seward says referring to the Sing Out Loud “Single Takes” series, which films musicians like Shovels & Rope and Jeremy Rogers in an array of unique venues and locations throughout St. Johns County. “In the end, that’s what makes me happy – having the tools at my disposal and being creative.”

“There’s a lot to do and not a lot to do,” says Seward of living in St. Augustine. “That sounds like such a contradiction, but it’s true.”

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LI VI NG | B EAUTY

BEAUTY

SPA OR NOT TO SPA?

BY NORMA SHERRY

The short answer is: to spa. The longer

think that services such as these are

important to give our sons and daughters

only for those of a particular financial

the motivation and knowledge that

bracket. That is unfortunate, because

caring for one’s body and their largest

A Spa should be a sanctuary: a place

services such as therapeutic massage

organ, their skin, needs to be a lifetime

to escape the woes of the day and the

and facials help to sustain us, nurture

endeavor.

world around us. When you, as the client,

us, and ultimately prolong our sense of

walk through the portals into the spa

well-being.

answer is: it isn’t indulging.

environment, you should be transported

Husbands, fathers, sons and brothers

Young people, especially Floridians, must learn the proper care and protection of their precious skin early in life. As parents,

to an otherworldly existence where all

should take care of themselves as well.

we know it is often difficult to instill

the realities of every day are washed

Unfortunately, this has been another

these vital aspects of care. That’s where a

away. Every sense should be enraptured

misnomer that the spa experience is for

professional can make a huge difference.

by exquisite scents to visual majesty. The

the gentler sex. Sophisticated men for

Children are often more inclined to listen

staff should be gracious and genuinely

many years have realized the benefits of

to a voice they consider an authority as

warm and welcoming; the décor soothing

caring for their inner being as well as their

long as it isn’t mom or dad!

and comforting.

outer, more visible shell.

Treating yourself well should be

Luckily, men have become much more

Lastly, and so importantly, our inner selves are reflective and visible on our

something that comes to each of us as

aware of the need to treat their bodies

outer selves…if we’re not drinking enough

second nature. We live in a stressful world

and their skin with diligence and the

water, dehydration may show up in

with daily stresses at work and home.

difference is very noticeable. A perfect

increasing tiny lines especially around the

Without alleviating your mind and body,

massage will affect his interaction

eyes; if we’re feeling sad or depressed we

the toll will take hold and our mind and

with the rest of the world, the lilt in his

have a tendency to wear it on our persona

bodies will pay the price.

step, and more importantly, he will be

and that too is visible to the world around

physically and emotionally better.

us.

An authentic spa should be a sanctuary.

A singular environment to ease and

We women have long known the

release the tension you’ve built up during

advantages of taking care of ourselves,

the day or week.

beautifying ourselves inwardly and

vibrancy is also visible to the world. So,

In Europe, care of self is second nature.

Conversely, joy, good health, and

outwardly and consequently we need

if you ask yourself the question I began

Massage is therapeutic. Facials are a

to educate the men in our lives to take a

with, “To spa, or not to spa?” I hope I

necessity of life. Here at home, we’ve

more active role in their self-care.

have convinced you that the right answer

been conditioned and misinformed to

As women and mothers it’s equally

is “To spa!”

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BUSIN E SS | F IN A N CE

BUSINESS

MONEY TIPS FOR NEWLYWEDS

BY ALAN BRATIC, CFP® FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Marriage is one of the major events

new financial issues such as debt, assets,

goals, make sure you separate them by

in our lives, and introduces changes to

savings, etc. The first place to start, is to

importance and time frame. In other

numerous aspects of the couple’s everyday

look at your combined cash flows and

words, how long before you want to

decision making. Starting your life together

essential expenses. And just to be clear,

accomplish your goal? Also, make sure you

is exciting and at the same time nerve-

daily Starbucks is not an essential expense!

have a mixture of easily attainable goals,

racking. Here are some tips to make sure

There are quite a few great websites that

and more challenging ones. In my opinion,

your financial goals are always aligned as

can help you get started. Just go to your

making progress towards any goal is one of

well.

favorite search engine and take a look.

the most rewarding aspects of our lives. It makes us keep going everyday.

Discuss bank accounts and any debts One of the first questions I get asked by

Build an Emergency Fund I often debate about putting this step

Share responsibilities With few exceptions, most of us prefer

new couples is about their banks accounts.

first whenever talking to the newlyweds.

to have help along the way. Thus, this is a

Should you keep separate accounts or

However, discussions about bank accounts,

great time to start sharing responsibilities.

combine them into a joint account(s), or

debts and budgeting should take place

You should work together on achieving

even keep separate accounts and have a

first even though building an emergency

your hopes and dreams. After all, there is

third, joint account. In my opinion, it might

fund is one of the most important steps

a reason why couples get married in the

be a good idea to go with the combination

and should not be overlooked. The rule

first place. Make sure you communicate

of individual and joint accounts. For

of thumb when building this fund should

throughout this process and never assume

instance, the joint account would be

correlate to your essential expenses.

responsibilities. Creating financial goals is

used for your family expenses like rent/

Generally, you should start by having saved

a stressful process. However, it is a process

mortgage, utilities, bills, groceries, etc.

3-6 months of living expenses. At first,

that will ultimately strengthen your bond

Individual accounts should be used for

this will be difficult to accomplish and can

and help you deal with any road blocks

fun/discretionary expenses. This will help

take quite a few months. However, it is

along the way.

the transition from being single. However,

crucial to have an emergency fund set up.

eventually all accounts should be titled in

Ultimately, you might want to get to about

a joint name. At this juncture, it is wise to

9-12 months of living essential expenses

discuss any debts that each person will

in your emergency fund. Again, this is an

bring into the marriage. Hopefully, you

emergency fund and should not be used

have no debts, but if you do, you should

for quick getaways to the Caribbean!

Get out of debt and stay out of “bad debt” This is where I might differ from many other financial planners/advisors. It is my opinion that there is good and bad debt.

discuss them and prioritize them ASAP.

Bad debt would be credit cards that are

Set and write down financial goals Create and track a budget

any loans/debt that does not support an For some reason, written goals have a

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never paid off, department store cards, appreciating asset. On the other side, good

much higher accomplishment rate then

debt could be a business loan, mortgage on

decisions, creating a budget is a must

verbal ones. By setting and writing our

your primary/long-term residence, loan for

for all couples. A family budget will often

goals down, we create an agreement

an investment property etc. In other words,

differ from a single person’s budget as

that tends to “hold our feet to the fire”,

if this loan helps you acquire (in theory) an

your spouse will contribute towards the

so to speak. Once you begin to set your

appreciating asset. However, let’s make

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one thing clear, even the “good debt� should never exceed your ability to make payments on it. For instance, folks buying 4-5 homes at the same time a few years ago found that out the hard way. There is no such thing as a sure thing!

Start saving for retirement So you made it all the way through this article and followed the steps! Congrats. Now we get into saving for retirement.

For young couples, this might be the furthest thing from their mind and I understand why. After all, you are trying to balance a budget, create an emergency fund, buy or rent a home/apartment, start jobs, pay down your debt, etc. It is an overwhelming task. However, do not forget about starting a retirement savings program. Time is on your side and starting with a small amount will get you a long way down the road. On the other hand, for couples starting their lives together a little bit later, this might be one of the most important steps for you.

Do not overlook it and start saving today.

In closing, I hope all couples (no matter if newlywed or not) are able to benefit from this article. While this is a just a quick overview and only a partial list, my goal is to illicit action from all of you. It is never too late to start communicating and planning for the rest of your lives. Don’t wait another day longer!

The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investment(s) may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly. There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio. Diversification does not ensure against market risk. Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisors LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity.

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What’s Goin’ Down in the Town....

JULY

1 SUNSET/MOONRISE AT ST. AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE Enjoy the sunset and moonrise from the top of the Lighthouse! $30 admission includes a champagne toast and hors d’oeuvres staugustinelighthouse.org

MUSIC BY THE SEA CONCERT SERIES Concerts take place in the beautiful oceanfront setting at The St Johns County Pier Park. This week’s performer is Ain’t 2 Proud 2 Beg playing Pop and Disco & Pop. thecivicassociation.org

MOVIES BY THE BAY Ripley’s and the Municipal Marina host a family-fun movie every Wednesday through August 5 at 8:30 p.m. at the marina on the bayfront. Admission is free.

111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine.

2 CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA

de la Constitucion. This week’s performers

5 PRINCESS PLACE KAYAK TRIP

are Ancient City Brass. plazaconcerts.com

A professional guide leads this paddle through the estuary and beyond Pellicer

3 WORLD GOLF VILLAGE

Flats to Princess Place Preserve. 10 a.m.

FIREWORKS

-12:30p.m. rippleeffectecotours.com

World Golf Village celebrates Independence Day with its annual Fireworks-one of the

9-31 SALTWATER FISHING

largest displays in Northeast Florida.

WORKSHOPS

WorldGolfHallofFame.org

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park hosts

DOWN SOUTH RODEO AT THE

a series of hands-on, saltwater fishing

FAIRGROUNDS

workshops to teach visitors the basic

Big time rodeo comes to the St. Johns County Fairgrounds - rodeo clowns and family fun! 8 p.m. St. Johns County Fairgrounds, Elkton, FL downsouthrodeo.com

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK The Art Galleries of St. Augustine feature new exhibits, refreshments and live music at more than 20 galleries.

importance of conservation and safety.

Adult workshops for ages 18 and over, will be held Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23 & 30. Youth workshops for ages 8 to 17, will take place on Fridays, July 10, 17, 24 & 31.

Washingtonoaks.org

10 ANNUAL ANCIENT CITY

Historic area downtown. 5-9 p.m.

GAME FISH CHALLENGE

artgalleriesofstaugustine.org

The Ancient City Game Fish Challenge, including the the Kingfish Tournament

4 FIREWORKS OVER THE

From 7-9 p.m. enjoy a live free concert

MATANZAS

under the live oaks in St. Augustine’s Plaza

Concert & Fireworks in St. Augustine starts at 6 p.m. with the All Star Orchestra

DON’T MISS

techniques for catching fish, as well as the

performing in the Plaza de la Constitucion.

At 9:30 p.m., one of the largest fireworks displays on the East Coast bursts above the

and Ancient City Game Fish Backwater Challenge, takes place at the Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor in St. Augustine. The two-day Kingfish Tournament is SKAsanctioned.. 3070 Harbor Drive, St. Augustine. http://acgfa.com

13 PRIVATEERS AND PIRATES

11 BARENAKED LADIES

ancient Castillo de San Marcos and reflects

CONCERT with special guests Violent

in the waters of Matanzas Bay.

SET SAIL

FireworksOverTheMatanzas.com

Set sail on the tall ship Schooner Freedom

Femmes and Colin Hay of Men At Work. staugamphitheatre.com 6:30 p.m.

16 ROBERT EARL KEEN AND HIS BAND Austin Texas Troubadour takes the stage of the Ponte Concert Hall at 8 p.m. pvconcerthall.com.

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and learn about the privateers and pirates

WEEKLY ROUTINE WEDNESDAYS Music By the Sea St. Augustine Beach Pavillion 7 p.m.

THURSDAYS Pickers & Grinners-Country Open Mic at

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS St. Augustine Flea Market 9-4 2495 State Road 207

SUNDAYS Salt Air Farmer’s Market 10-2 101 Tolstoy Ln, marineland

Johnny’s Roadhouse 8-11 p.m.

3009 N Ponce De Leon Blvd

that would have sailed the waters of

traditional Changing of the Guard where

St. Augustine and the coast of Florida.

visitors can witness twilight time in colonial

schoonerfreedom.com

St. Augustine. Soldiers guarding the town are dismissed for the night, and their

17 MODEST MOUSE CONCERT The St. Augustine Ampitheatre welcomes

replacements arrive to take over guarding Government House. hfm.club/garrison/cog/

indie rock band Modest Mouse. The concert starts at 7 p.m. StAugAmphitheatre.com

18 SWAMP RADIO SUMMER SHOW

30 FREE ST. AUGUSTINE HISTORIC WALKING TOUR Join Tour St. Augustine, Inc. for a one-hour, guided walking tour that explores the various

A sun-filled evening of songs, stories,

cultural influences that have left their marks

sketches and interviews celebrating the

here, explorers and entrepreneurs through

summer season in St. Augustine -- broadcast

the centuries, and famous personalities who

on Swamp Radio Live! Special musical guests

have called St. Augustine home. Reservations

include Shea Birney, Herd of Watts and

required. staugustinetours.com

Charlotte Mabry. 7:30 p.m. Lewis Auditorium in St. Augustine. swampradiojax.com

25-AUG 30 6TH ANNUAL

AUGUST

1 MY MORNING JACKET

NATURE & WILDLIFE EXHIBIT

CONCERT

Patron’s Party on the 25th is grand

Psychedelic indie rock group My Morning

opening reception for the St. Augustine Art

Jacket returns to the St. Augustine

Association’s 6th Annual Nature & Wildlife

Amphitheatre with special guests Mimi

Exhibition. The show runs through August 30

Mansions. 7pm staugamphitheatre.com

and features landscapes, florals, marine life, birds, plant life and more. Admission is FREE. staaa.org

25 CHANGING OF THE GUARD

7-30 BEYOND THERAPY AT LIMELIGHT THEATRE

Performance

times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday and 2

CEREMONY

p.m. on Sunday 11 Old Mission Ave.,

The Florida Historic Militia will present a

St. Augustine. limelight-theatre.org

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worship Abbey of Castle Otttis (Ah-tis) (Interdenominational) Prayer on Sunday Mornings Adults and Mature Children only Vilano Beach | 824.3274 Anastasia Baptist Church Sunday 9:30am Contemporary 11am Traditional 1650 A1A South | Anastasia Island | 471.2166

Celebration Church-St Augustine 10:30am Sundays St. Augustine High School Auditorium Childcare and Youth Services are provided 3205 Varella Ave | 737.1121 | celebration.org

Destiny Church International Sunday 1030am Wed 7pm 1485 US1 South St. Augustine, FL 32086 904824-6176

Center for Spiritual Living Call for Services 1795 Old Moultrie Road | 825.3600

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

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

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

Ancient City Baptist Church Sunday School 9:30am Sunday 10:45am, 6pm Wed 6:30pm Bible Study and Prayer 27 Sevilla Street | Downtown | 829.3476

Christ Our Savior EV Lutheran Church Christian Formation 9am Divine Service 10:30am (deaf interpreted) 21 Milton Street | Uptown | 829.6823

First United Methodist Church Sunday 8:15am & 11am - Traditional Worship Sunday 9:30am - Contemporary 118 King Street | Downtown | 829.3459

Anchor Faith 2121 U.S. Hwy. 1 South Suite #28

Church Of Christ Sunday Bible Class 9am Sunday Worship 10am, 6pm, Wed 7pm 2900 Lewis Speedway | 824.1800

Grace United Methodist Church Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 8:30am, 11am Junior Church during 11am Carrera St at Cordova St | Downtown | 829.8272

Anchor Faith Church (Word of Faith) Sunday 11am, Wednesday 7:30pm 1764 Tree Blvd | St Augustine | 797.6363

Berea Seventh Day Adventist Church Sabbath School 9:15am, Worship 11am Prayer Meeting 7:30pm 151 M L King Ave | Downtown | 824.9145 Bethany Baptist Church Call for Services 5465 CR 208 | Bakersville | 824.5169

Church at Vilano (Baptist) Bible School 9:30am, Sunday 10:30am Wednesday Prayer and Bible Services 7pm 121 Meadow Ave | Vilano Beach | 827.0477

Bethel Baptist Church Call for services 222 Riberia St | Downtown | 824.5304

Community Bible Church Equipping Hour (classes for all ages) 9:30am Fellowship Worship Service10:30am Wed (school schedule) Word of Life Clubs, ages 4 thru High School, Bible Study 6:30pm 3150 US 1 South | St Augustine | 797.3875

Bible Baptist Church Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:30am & 5pm 2485 Old Moultrie Rd | 797.3999

Corpus Christi Catholic Church Daily Mass Mon-Sat 9am • Sat Vigil Mass 4pm Sunday Mass 8:30am, 9:45am & 11:00am 6175 Datil Pepper Rd | Shores Area | 797.4842

Bridge of Life Christian Center (Full Gospel Assembly of God) Sunday Worship 10:30am Wed 6:30pm Bible Study Lewis Point Plaza | 797.0669

Congregation Sons of Israel (Jewish, Conservative) Services Friday 7:30pm & Saturday 10am 161 Cordova St | Historic District | 829.9532

Cathedral-Basilica Parish (Catholic) Saturday Vigil Mass 5pm Sunday Masses 7am, 9am &11am, 5pm Daily Mass 7am Monday - Saturday 38 Cathedral PL | Historic Distict | 824.2806

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

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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 10am Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm 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 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of St Augustine 2940 CR 214 | 829.0504 Homeport Christian Church Sundays 9am Traditional 10:45am Contemporary Wednesday 6:30pm 5605 US 1 S | St Augustine South | 797.8921

Craig Funeral Home is honored to have been serving the community of St. Augustine for 100 years.

Visit www.Craig100.com to find out more We will assist in every aspect of the funeral or cremation service.

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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

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

Lighthouse Church of God Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:30am Sunday Evening 6pm, Wed Evening 7pm 1230 Kings Estate Road | 797.6996

Radiant Family Church Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Nease High School, 10550 Ray Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081 904-325-9647

Mc Dowell Baptist Church 16 Bayview Drive | St Augustine Call for Services 829-8388

Saint Anastasia Catholic Church Saturday 4pm, Sunday 8am & 10:30am Daily Mass 9am Monday-Friday 5205 A1A South | Anastasia Island | 471.5364

Memorial Lutheran Church of the Martyrs Sunday School Sundays Traditional 8am Contemporary 10:30am 3375 US 1 South | 797.4377

Saint Photios National Shrine (Greek Orthodox) Monday - Saturday, Sunday Service Friday 11am 41 St George St | St Augustine | 829.8205

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 New Life Baptist Church Call for Service Times 346 Varella Avenue • Near SR 16 | 823.9537 New Saint James Missionary Baptist Church Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:30am 135 Rodriquez Street | 824.6500 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

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 Seventh - Day Adventist Church Sabbath School 9:30am, Worship 11am 485 Shores Boulevard | St Augustine | 824.5855 Shiloh Baptist Church Call for Services 271 West King St | Downtown | 824.3913 Saint Augustine Shores United Methodist Church Sunday School 10am, Traditional 9am Contemporary 11am 724 Shores Blvd | St Augustine Shores | 797.4416

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 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

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

Wards Creek Baptist Church Sunday Services 7am, 10:45am 7pm Home Bible Studies Wednesday Youth 6pm - Service 7pm 7730 County Rd 13 N | Wards Creek | 522.0128

Saint Francis In-the-Field Episcopal Church 9am, Sunday 10am 895 Palm Valley Rd | Ponte Vedra | 543.0112

Zion Baptist Church Call for Services 94 Evergreen Ave | St Augustine | 826.1424

St. James Catholic Church Saturday Vigil Mass - 4:30 p.m.

86 ML King Ave. I 460.0535

Services for Funeral • Crematory Memorials • Pre-Planning Call for a no cost consultation

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FOOD & DRINK

FOO D & DR IN K | RECI P E

Pappardelle Cinghiale

BY SIMONE & MONICA PARISI

OWNERS OF TERRA & ACQUA RESTAURANT

Tuscany is known for its many treasures

one of the region’s more common dishes,

Yummmmm. Most popular in the autumn

- breathtaking landscapes, history,

has become so populous in Tuscany that

(boar hunting season), this is a dish you

artistic legacy, cuisine, and wines like the

growers are now installing special fencing

will find throughout the entire region of

iconic Chianti and the prestigious Brunello

to protect the grapes and vines from being

Tuscany - where every family has their

di Montalcino. Recently, however, the

trampled by the pesky potbellies.

own special recipe. Stop in for dinner to

carefully tended vineyards of the region

taste our version - and if your heart is really

to help with the problem by serving up

breaking for the wine makers, add a glass

. . . il cinghiale, that is . . . the wild boar.

heaping plates of our cinghiale ragù served

or two of one of our delectable Tuscan

over fresh, handmade pappardelle pasta!

wines.

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1 Bay Leaf

PAPPARDELLE CINGHIALE

Fresh Ground Black Pepper (to taste)

SERVES 4-6

Uncover the pot and transfer back to the

DIRECTIONS:

stove – reduce the liquid over medium heat

INGREDIENTS:

Marinate the wild boar with the wine,

for 5 minutes.

1 Pound of Wild Boar Stew meat

vegetables, and spices for 12 hours.

1 Calabria Pepper

Drain the meat – discard the liquid and

Serve hot over pappardelle pasta. (Also

2 Garlic Cloves (Minced)

vegetables.

works well with rigatoni pasta.)

Half Bottle of Full Bodied Red Wine

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

1 Can of San Marzano Tomatoes (crushed)

In an oven-safe pot, saute the onion, celery,

Extra-virgin Olive Oil

and carrots in olive oil for 5 minutes.

Salt and Pepper

Add the wild boar and spices – and cook

Braise for 1 hour.

until the meat is browned.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE MARINADE:

Add the wine and cook for 5 minutes before

Half Bottle of Full Bodied Red Wine

adding the tomatoes (previously crushed).

1 Large Carrot 2 Stalks of Celery

Cover the pot with aluminum foil, and

1 Yellow Onion

transfer it to the 350-degree oven.

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FOO D & DR IN K | TA S T E

RAINTREE The Raintree opened in the summer of 1981 and has

HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE Located in the heart of historic downtown St. Augustine

become a St Augustine tradition for many locals and

with beautiful courtyard dining on the Bay front, Harry’s

tourists alike. Situated in a Victorian home built in 1879,

offers traditional Louisiana favorites like Jambalaya,

surrounded by a beautiful courtyard under large oak trees,

Etoufée, Gumbo, Shrimp Creole and Red Beans & Rice.

offering indoor and outdoor dining, We’ve taken the best of Cajun, Creole and Southern The Raintree is a perfect setting for a wedding, special

flavors infused with a current day twist to create some of

occasion or business meeting in the Nation’s Oldest City.

our most popular dishes like Shrimp and Scallop Orleans,

We have a wide menu selection including Steaks, Seafood,

Salmon Rockefeller, and French Quarter Pork Tenderloin

Lamb, Duck and Pasta. Try our Beef Wellington or Brandy

to name a few. With a great selection of seafood, chicken,

Pepper Steak, two signature items that have been on the

beef, pork along with burgers, po’boys, salads and

menu since the beginning.

much more; Harry’s menu is sure to have something for everyone.

The Raintree offers a Wine Spectator Award winning wine list and full bar. We are also known for our fabulous Desserts from Crepes to Homemade Bread Pudding. Come

Dine in our courtyard and enjoy live music and the best atmosphere St. Augustine has to offer.

join us for dinner after 5pm or Sunday Brunch from 10am until 2pm and experience one of St Augustine’s great

Open Sun-Thurs 11-10 and Fri-Sat 11-11

independent restaurants. We look forward to welcoming you.

Lorna - Ersh – Zach - Chef Chris - Chef Matt - Chef Jeff

904-824-7211 102 San Marco Ave www.raintreerestaurant.com

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904.824.7765

46 Avenida Menendez St. Augustine, FL HookedOnHarrys.com

JAYBIRD’S Enjoy a friendly, warm atmosphere for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Winner of The Best of St Augustine Award opening daily at 7 am. Breakfast includes pancakes, burritos and egg specialties served until 2 pm. Our lunch and expanded dinner menu features sandwiches, salads, burgers, ribs, steaks, lasagna and much more. Full bar with happy hour 4-7 pm. Pet friendly patio and conveniently located with plenty of parking.

CONRADS STEAKHOUSE 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”.

Current specials include a Lamb Shank Roasted in tomatoes, rosemary and madeira wine served with salad and two sides for $24.95 and a Seafood Combination with a choice of three sauces for $24.95. Open Tues-Sun

904-429-7153 2600 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd.

St. Augustine, Fl. 32084 jaybirdsrestaurant.com

794-9440 4010 US1 South St. Augustine, FL conradssteakhouse.com

BEACHCOMBER Smell the salt air as you sit inside or outside at St.

LA PENTOLA Enjoy creative continental cuisine for lunch, dinner and

Augustine’s favorite beach side restaurant and bar located

Sunday brunch in historic downtown. Relax in our intimate

Where ‘A’ Street meets the Ocean. Enjoy lunch or dinner from

atmosphere with Mediterranean ambiance while enjoying

11 am – 9 pm daily serving tacos, burgers, wings, chowders,

seafood, prime steaks, wild game, innovative pasta, entree’

salads, fish, and seafood with specials daily. Happy Hour

salads and house-made desserts. Serving fine wines, beer

happens 3-6 pm. Truly one of St. Augustine Beaches’ favorite

and gourmet coffee. Lunch served Tues-Sat., 11-3 and dinner

landmarks for great food with atmosphere!

served Tues-Sun., at 5pm with Sunday Brunch 10-3. Closed Monday.

904.471.3744 2 A Street St. Augustine, FL 32080

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FOOD & DRINK

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH GUAVA BARBECUE SAUCE

BY JESSICA BRIGHT PHOTO BY NORA FANFALONE

On a clear summer night, there is no sweeter smell than dinner on the grill. As a child my absolute favorite option was barbecue chicken and it didn’t matter what brand of sauce my father opened or how charred the chicken was when he finally deemed it done, I was always happy when he grilled chicken. In adulthood however I finally reached my fill of coal coated, over-cooked, pieces of chicken. I’ve become more discriminating in how I want to enjoy poultry on the grill. Taking a little extra time to make my own sauce and learning better cooking strategy has resulted in far more delicious results that my children now call their favorites.

Charcoal yields the best flavor for your final results and we opt to use that as our fuel for grilling. For under $20.00 you can buy a chimney starter at any store that sells grilling supplies, with this tool you can eliminate your need for any lighter fluid and quickly and easily ignite your charcoal to start the grill. If you prefer to cook over charcoal and don’t want your chicken to seem like it was crusted with it, resist the urge to put the sauce on too early. Sauces that contain sugar, like this one, are very likely to burn and char if they are over the flames CONTINUED PG 80 78

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Celebrating 25 Years!

Come Dine al Fresco!

Fresh Seafood, Wild Game Exotic Specialties

Not the only water view in town...

...simply the most spectacular

Open Holidays!

Dinner: Tues-Thur 5 - 9 Fri-Sat 5 - 10 Sun 5 - 8

Lunch: Tues-Sat: 11-3 Brunch: Sunday 10-3

904.824.3282 • 58 Charlotte Street www.LaPentolaRestaurant.com

904-824-8008 4100 Coastal Highway St. Augustine, FL 32084 thereefstaugustine.com

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for long. That is why we recommend only saucing your chicken for the last two minutes of cooking.

Boneless-skinless chicken thighs are a wonderful, less expensive, option for the grill. Because they are dark meat they are more moist and less likely to dry out. As a result they have much more flavor than other cuts of chicken. Monitor this cut closely as it cooks because it tends to be small and thin.

Start the meat over medium heat with the lid of your grill open, or cook them more slowly over indirect heat with the lid on your grill. Remove the meat from grill when the internal temperature reaches 175ºF, immediately cover with foil, and allow to rest so the temperature will continue to rise to the recommended 180ºF. Guava nectar can be found in the juice or Hispanic food section of most grocery stores. Its sweet, tropical flavor adds and unexpected and delicious dimension to this sauce recipe. You’ll be glad you have extra sauce for dipping when the chicken finishes on the grill.

CONTINUED PG 83

Lunch • Dinner • Ocean Everyday Breakfast on Weekends

Local favorite since 1977

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FOOD & DRINK New Summer Weekly Lineup Mon Happy Hour Open to Close Tues Live Trivia 7:30-9:30 pm Weds – Open Mic Night with Smokin’ Joe 8 – midnight

Thurs Karoake Party 8 – midnight Fri & Sat – Live Local Bands 9 pm – 1 am Visit Mardibar.com

Sunday Funday – Bikini Bike & Car Wash Kitchen Open Til Midnight Seven Days a Week

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SAUCE INGREDIENTS: 4 tbsp honey 3 tbsp cider vinegar ½ cup ketchup ¼ cup brown sugar 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ½ tsp liquid smoke 1 tbsp onion powder 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Hot sauce to taste 2 cups guava nectar CHICKEN: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs Salt and pepper to taste Combine all ingredients in small sauce pan and bring to simmer; cook until thickens, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.

Season chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper; Cook on hot grill over medium heat about 8 minutes on each side. Brush with prepared barbecue sauce for last 2 minutes of cooking and serve with extra sauce on the side.

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St. Augustine Art Association presents 6th ANNUAL

Exhibit on Display

July 25 - August 31, 2015

OPENING RECEPTION

PICNIC IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Enjoy a casual evening of summer cocktails, barbecue, live music, and the presentation of $5,000 in art awards.

July 25 - 5:00 to 8:00 pm Tickets: $50 Please RSVP by July 17th (904) 824-2310

22 Marine Street | St. Augustine, Florida In the Historic District

904.824.2310 | www.staaa.org Gallery Hours: 12-4 pm Tuesday - Saturday | 2-5 pm Sundays Free Admission. Call for Group Tours.

Proceeds from the exhibit benefit Audubon Florida and the Sculpture Garden of the St. Augustine Art Association, a non-profit tax exempt organization.

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LI VI NG | MIND

MIND

HAVE SOME FUN THIS SUMMER!

BY VERONIQUE JARRY PHOTO BY ADDISON FITZGERALD

Research shows that taking vacations increases the performance of an employee-

an issue of course, but the world will not stop

RECONNECT: That’s the result, and it will

because you are away for a few days.

happen by itself! You will reconnect with your

no doubt about that. But how about the effect on a person’s life and balance?

With the stress that we confront daily, we

soul, your true self, and what you really want.

DO NOT FEEL GUILTY: There is nothing wrong with relaxing and having fun. When

Keeping our individuality, our uniqueness,

seldom take the time to remember that we

you come back, you will have so much more

is crucial and is the only way we can actually

are, before anything, an individual, a person

energy, because you will improve your health,

participate in life in a constructive way. It is,

who deserves and needs to keep a balance.

happiness and your core strength.

after all, the key to one of our fundamental

You need to reconnect with yourself and

rights, my absolute favorite: “the pursuit of

the essence of you. Yes, it will increase your

DO NOT FIND EXCUSES! No money? No

productivity but most importantly it will allow

problem. Stay in town but do things that you

you to step back, and therefore re-assess

never do! Pack a picnic and go to the beach,

who you are and what is important to you.

but try a different beach. Get on the trolley,

happiness”!

So go have fun!

play tourists, go have lunch on St George STEP AWAY AND DISCONNECT: Do not

Street. And still disconnect your phone and

answer your work phone and hide your

your computer!

computer. In all reality, timing your break is

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Summer is here!

Get out and have some fun!!

We have in stock great fun outdoor games and toys!!

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Open Daily and free parking 113 King St. St. Augustine, Fl. 32084

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M U S I C | CULTURE

CULTURE

“YOU KNOW, HE’S ONE OF THOSE GUYS IN THAT BAND!”

“THAT GUY”

WALT KULWICKI

BY J.B. BIRNEY PHOTOS BY TUCKER JOENZ

When queried about his unique and “rear-view mirror” look at his many years as a hard working St. Augustinearea musician, the familiar Walt Kulwicki responds that there always seems to have been a ton of great singers, players and pickers here and lots of great venues to play.

He should know. He is one of them and he has played all of them.

Kulwicki was born in Baltimore in 1959 and due to his Dad’s work, the Kulwicki family was repositioned numerous times. After age four, young Kulwicki spent time in New York City, then on to Massachusetts, through Quad Cities, Illinois until finally making it all the way to his home state New Jersey and back again. He started strumming away at age eight and seems to have always had a guitar in his hand. Young Kulwicki worked hard, took lessons and tirelessly practiced different playing styles. He remembers his first paying gig at age 14 and fondly OLDCITYLIFE.COM

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“We’ve jokingly said that our crowd is age 8 to 80. Now I think it’s younger and older” recalls his band’s early “Fire Hall” shows in Jersey. Kulwicki graduated high school in 1976, made a brief pit stop in college, and since then has never stopped playing songs and making people happy with his music.

His lengthy musical career has intersected with many famous rock-n-roll names like Steppenwolf, Three Dog Night, Jerry Lee Lewis, Gary U.S. Bonds and many others. The zenith was reached when his band, “Those Guys” were honored to accompany Bo Diddley as his backup band.

It was a sad and jobless pre-Labor Day Wednesday in 1991 and the soon-to-be Those Guys were drowning their sorrows at a bar. Chris McVey and Kulwicki had been in many bands together for a long time playing Rock, Fusion and Metal. When the offer was made for them to play as duo over that holiday weekend, Those Guys was born.

Chris programmed a drum machine and they quickly drummed up 60 songs to play. “I have it on VHS tape. It’s horrible,” declares Kulwicki who lived in Ponte Vedra Beach at the time. Next, after a fated Mill Top meeting, local music hero Dave Besley was merged into the new trio in 1993 and St Augustine’s music scene was changed for good.

On this long strange trip since then,

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Those Guys has included twenty different members. The band toured throughout the southeast and their famous alumni

A New Culinary Adventure Taste the Mediterranean

include former longtime Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artemis Pyle, bassist Banner Thomas of Molly Hatchett (co-writer of the southern rock classics “Gator Country” and “Flirtin’ With Disaster”) and the late Shelton Irwin (Chambers Bros., Johnny Nash & Bo Diddley), who sadly passed away in December 2014.

Even with Kulwicki’s busy solo career taking off, Those Guys (or former members thereof) can still be appreciated all around The Nation’s Oldest City seemingly on any day at any given time.

Sometimes as a duo, sometimes a full band, and sometimes it’s a truly electric experience. Those Guys fans have appreciated the band’s longevity and have stayed loyal, loving and large. “We’ve

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jokingly said that our crowd is age 8 to 80. Now I think it’s younger and older,” kids Kulwicki. During Those Guys’ busiest years, Kulwicki was playing about 300 gigs annually. Although he moves a smidge slower through tour dates these days, he has never taken a musical break. He has lived many Rock-n-Roll stories and they’re etched into his life, however he is still easily humbled by being recognized and appreciated or knowing that he has had a musical influence on others wanting to play. When asked to take a snapshot of his life right now Kulwicki says, ”I love where I’m at!”

Visit www.thoseguys.com and check your local musical listings for gig dates and times.

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contributors Tommy Addison is an international award winning photographer who has resided in St. Augustine for 30 years.

His work is published throughout the world and he has been a long time contributor to Old City Life Magazine. Addison is an avid world traveler and is the owner of Photographic Arts Inc. (Commercial and Fine Art Photography) and is currently the Photographic Manager for Leonard’s Studio.

Rick McAllister spent 20 years in the corporate world of New York, a year on a Congressional program in the U.S. House of Representatives, has owned several small businesses and taught scuba diving in the Florida Keys.

A Vietnam Vet, he continues to enjoy traveling, kayaking, golf and time with his daughter Lauren and her family.

Rick’s photography can be seen at www.fotowurks.com.

John Birney (JB) is the owner of JBirney Financial in Flagler Beach. He’s in his 31st year as a financial professional working in investment management. He is a staunch early learning advocate and weekly the host of “The Good Morning Americana Radio Show”, heard Saturday mornings on WFCF 88.5FM in St Augustine

Jennifer Edwards-Park is a long-time journalist whose stories have appeared in two dozen papers nationwide, including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Dallas Morning News and the Houston Chronicle. She’s reported from several countries and helped pen seven travel guides for Fodor’s, an imprint of Random House. A native of St. Augustine, Jennifer also owns Ancient City Herbs and Botanicals.

Chris Bodor received the Board of Education Creative Writing Award from Weston (CT) High School in 1985 and had his first poem published nine years later. A founding member of Ancient City Poets, a group that has been holding poetry reading in the Nation’s Oldest City since August, 2009, Chris runs his own book imprint, Poet Plant Press, with his wife Mary Beth. Their latest title is Florida Speaks, featuring thirty writers musing on the Sunshine State.

Kara Pound is a professional writer with work published in Florida Design, INKED, Dog Fancy, Design Aglow, and Flagler College Magazine among many others. She has co-authored nearly a dozen books and has worked on hundreds of marketing projects for local and national businesses and organizations. Kara lives in Lincolnville with her daughter, Honora, who is the funniest person she knows.

Joseph L. Boles, Jr. moved to Saint Augustine with his parents in 1967. He graduated from St. Augustine High school in 1970 and went on to the University of Florida, where he earned a degree in Law and a degree in Design.

He has seven wonderful children and a beautiful wife named Jane. Joe served as Mayor of the City of Saint Augustine from 2006-2014. His hobbies are golfing, fishing and painting.

Viviana Heil - Rojas was born in Bogotá, Colombia. She came to St. Augustine 11 years ago with a full tennis scholarship and played for Flagler College while she got her degree in Graphic Design. She met her husband Warren in St. Augustine and they have a beautiful dog named Mario.

Viviana is the Head Tennis Pro. at the Atlantic Beach & Tennis club. She loves dancing to Latin music.

Alan Bratic is a 1997 graduate of Flagler College with a degree in Business and Economics. He lives in Saint Augustine with his wife and three children. Bratic is a Certified Financial Planner, Registered Investment Advisor, Branch Manager with Linsco Private Ledger and holds series 7, 24, 63 and 65 licenses. He can be contacted through the ThompsonBaker Agency, Inc. at 904.824.1631 ext. 4203.

Nancy Shaver serves St. Augustine as Mayor. Since choosing St. Augustine as her home she has been active in the Lincolnville community. An experienced business leader, she is a Principal Consultant for Experian, a global data and analytics leader, and has served on boards of businesses and non-profits. Her confessed “addiction” is collecting art, including works of local artists.

Tammy Harrow is an avid world traveler, photographer and writer. She loves to journey around the globe searching for beauty and inspiration. Tammy also enjoys commercial photography and has a special place in her heart for creatively photographing culinary dishes for local restaurants. She has a degree in Journalism, is nationally published and has trained with some of National Geographic’s top photographers.

Norma Sherry is a gifted Aesthetician and Spa Owner.

Her knowledge in everything involving the skin and its care is vast and she has a great desire to pass on her knowledge to others. She re-opened her once famed Norma Sherry as Norma Sherry & Co. because she considers her new spa a true collaborative venture with her spa professionals.

Justin Itnyre, Originally from Hagerstown Maryland, serves as Old City Life’s staff photographer. Justin’s photographs have been featured on several covers of Old City Life as well as other publications. His architectural photography has been published in Homes & Land Jacksonville Magazine, Unique Homes, and the book, Historic Sites of St. Augustine and St. Johns County.

Carol Saviak is a former political consultant and lobbyist whose expert commentary has been featured in our local, state and national news media. She moved to St. Augustine in 2006, with her husband, Dr. Joe Saviak, a professor of public administration at Flagler College. She previously served as business advocate for the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce, before recently joining the staff at Flagler Hospital.

Veronique Jarry is the author of “Who Is Your Guardian Angel?” (Warner Books). She has been a speaker on many national shows and seminars regarding self-help and empowerment. She recently moved to St Augustine and also offers local seminars and private consultations. Please send any questions or comments to V@VeroniqueJarry. com or call 904.584.5147

Renee Unsworth was born in Jacksonville and was raised in Interlachen, Florida. She moved to St. Augustine in 2003.

She and her husband, Shawn, have three daughters. Renee has a passion for the arts community and recently started the website totallystaugustine.com. She currently is the Director of Marketing and Publicity at Limelight Theatre and previously worked as the Compass editor at the St. Augustine Record.

Susan Johnson, a resident of St. Augustine for over 30 years, is a freelance writer whose work has been published in a variety of local and national newsmagazines. She is the recipient of the 2011 Outstanding Media Award, the 2012 Quality Senior Living Award for Media Vision and the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Constant Contact All Star Award for Exceptional Content. Susan is the proud parent of three wonderful young men, Peter, Daniel and Herschel.

A native Okie, Michelle Vijgen moved to St. Augustine in 1997 to attend Flagler College. After graduation, she married local businessman and resident Dutchman Alphons Vijgen.

Together they own the local boutique Spanish Dutch Convoy.

Michelle believes that style is defined from the inside out and that your attitude is your greatest accessory. She loves shopping, dining out, bubble baths, and sparkling wine.

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hamber of Commerce weather greeted 123 area golfer enthusiasts at the Slammer and Squire Golf Course, World Golf Village, for the annual St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic, June 9th. Prizes were awarded for lowest net score (Integra Realty Resources), lowest gross (Stellar), as well as the longest drive (Lenny Schonfeld and Rex Miller), longest putt (Jason Rudderman), closest to the pin (James Whitehouse) and putting contest (Frank Sansado).

Photos by Laryssa Gobets

Photos Left to Right: Kevin Sweeny, Todd Neville • Tammy Shoupe, Abbe Rice • Tracey Phillip, Randy Brunson, Katlin Kennedy • Jay Kane, Pat Kane • Kathleen Wildblood, Art Wildblood, Suzy Booth • Darren Jones, Cody Westmoreland, Josh La Bouef, Jack Web, Alexis Richie • Melissa Mezick, Tracey Phillips • Shiva Sanyasi, Cathy Johnson, Steve Groth • James Pennington Jr, James Pennington, Marla Pennington

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inda Bartimus, longtime Exceutive Director of the Flagler Healthcare Foundation retired June 26th after 13 years. A reception was held June 25th at the Marsh Creek Country Club to honor Mrs. Bartimus and her accomplishments. Heather Allen has been named as the new Executive Director.

Photos by Bill Kenyon & Katie Lay

Photos Left to Right: Skip Rendell, Heather Allen, Ann Rendall • JuAnne and Claude Weeks • Jean Edgin, George Myers • Joe Gordy and Linda Bartimus • Tom Bartimus, Mark & Anita Sanford • Janet Steiner, Kai Long • Bill Bowen, Laurie Gilmore • Norm Nelson, Tresia Ferris • Colleen Hobin, Audrey Sadler, Kevin Newman

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he 18th Annual Battle of Midway Commemorative Dinner drew dignitaries and service members to the Renaissance Hotel at the World Golf Village for a patriotic evening, honoring those who made world changing commitments during World War II. Keynote speaker General John Kelly, USMC, Commander of the US Southern Command delivered a powerful, heartfelt speech about the Battle of Midway. Winners of the Francesca Stencil Korach Essay Contest were awarded during the evening by William Korach and young Marines were issued the USMC Oath of Enlistment drawing copious applause from the audience.

Photos Left to Right: Alex Oldfield & Lieutenant Dustin Oldfield • Ruthann Clarke, Ed Clarke, Gwen Warmels, Charlie Robison • Ray Barton, Robert Barton • Michael & Alison Hoch • Dede Bickel, Joe Bickel • Steve Squires, Mary Squires • Leanne McMillen, Karen Rector • Mark Miner, Lori Connor, Ben Reep • Emily Schuler, Sydney Squires, Kelby Siddons • Marcus Mason, Kay McCullen • Lee Handford Rear Adminral Mary Jackson

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une 13th, the showroom of Volkswagen St. Augustine was transported back to the 1920s as they hosted “A Gatsby Affair 2015.” Top hats, feather boas, and flapper dresses were all the rage as guests enjoyed live jazz music, delicious hors d’oeuvres from Cafe Atlantico, “prohibition” beverages, and posed for pics in front of two beautifully restored vintage automobiles. Proceeds benefitted The St. Augustine Community School for the Performing Arts and the St. Johns Cultural Council.

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Left Page-Photos Left to Right: Kevin & Christy Geddings, Scott Royer, Silke Royer • Rich Hirsch, Jillian Reep, Shaun Moore, Betsy Allen, Dan Reep • Matt Poirier, Kearsten Morgan, Brenda Hobbs, Sidney Hobbs • Patti Palmer & John Palmer • Linda Stoler, Verba Guard, Cathy Parham • Kate Abbott-Bresee, Mike Bresee, Christine & Kevin Cousart • Alison Byers • Tory Strange, Lura Scarpitti, Melissa Kauttu Strange, Paul Fertitta • Sway Difeo, Sara Hansen, Alison Byers, Jeanne Moore • Sara Hansen, Taylor Almond • Tammy Tombroff, Cheryl Klesaris •

Right Page-Photos Left to Right: Ben Soares, Renee Eubanks • Lisa Shepherd, Kristy Simpson • Steve Ladrido, Natasha Ladrido • Tayler Katsma, Cathlene Miner • Tammy Tombroff, Cheryl Klesaris • Carolyn Piazza, Bob Appleby, Dawne Appleby • Ashlynn Higdon, Betsy Allen, Patti Palmer • Jeff SouthMayd, Heather Spuhler • Lela Dennis, Peter Beckwith • Annette Danielson, Lynn Waugh Straughan, Sway Difeo, Tommy Bledsoe • David Holley, Danielle Eva • Josh Jordan, Jennifer Jordan • Debbie Weizenblut, Christina Claparded

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LIVIN G | PEO PL E

…CUP O’

LIVING

WOOD, CONCRETE, STEEL.... AND A WAY TO GET TO THE BEACH

JOE

THE “BRIDGE TO ANASTASIA ISLAND”

BY JOE BOLES

Unless you moved to town last

could take people and their stuff to the

we needed something special to go with

night under cover of darkness with a

beach faster and in comfort! But with

our Castillo de San Marcos (the Fort) and

hood over your head, you know that

anything in Florida made of wood, (before

our narrow picturesque streets.

one of St. Augustine’s most beautiful

Thompson’s Water Seal was invented, if

landmarks is our 1920s era “Bridge

their ads are to be believed!) wood rot and

other similar structures was approved,

of Lions.” With construction begun in

termites did their damage as did the sun,

collected and spent in the little over two

1925 and completed in 1927, it is one

wind and rain so it had to be constantly

years it took to build. The design was

of the “youngest” major monuments in

maintained which was costly. Enter Flagler

breathtaking and way ahead of its time. It

our Nation’s Oldest City, but one of the

and a bond issue and VOILA a new bridge

also seems like it was built really quickly

most significant. Henry Flagler directed

was designed and built.

until you remember that Henry Flagler

his Head of Bridges for the Florida East

Now we must remember that Henry

was the one who directed the building

Coast Railroad, Vice President Henry

Flagler was never one to be part of any

of the Memorial Church, said to be one

Rodenbaugh, to put in a new bridge. It

project, public or private, that wasn’t done

of the ten most beautiful churches in

replaced a wooden bridge, known as

first class in every way and the bridge

the world, in only 365 days with crews

the “Bridge to Anastasia Island,” that

project was no exception. It wasn’t just

working around the clock. I’m not saying

was built in 1895. Major renovations

built to be functional, as most bridges of

he was personally responsible for all

to that wooden bridge were made in

that era, it was also meant to be a major

aspects of the bridge’s speedy schedule.

1904 and the Trolley was added so it

piece of art work to enhance our skyline

But we all suffered through the over three

for the townsfolk and visitors alike. After

years it took to just “restore” our bridge,

all, when you are the Father of Florida

not build it from scratch, (not counting the

tourism you aren’t going to impress

other two years building and removing

the seasoned traveler with just any

the “temporary bridge”). One might wish

old basic, government issue concrete

that ole Henry had been involved with

and steel span. In order to “keep ‘em comin’ back to little old St. Augustine after they’ve seen Paris, New York or London,”

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the Florida Department of Transportation in some way so as to have hastened that nightmare along!

But more about that later. Let me turn

a brief thought to the Lions that stand at the

Our Bridge (or S.O.Bs as they cleverly styled

western entrance to the Bridge “guarding it

themselves) put forth the arguments that

from the hoards of tourists” heading over to

it would destroy the scale of our skyline to

the island. My home is across the Bridge of

have a big ole four lane road dumping into

Lions on Anastasia Island so for me the Lions

our downtown, the bridge could open only

represent heading home to lunch from my

on the hour and half hour, a new bridge

downtown office—always a pleasant part of

would be on demand with no predictability

the day!

for all us locals. Besides, they said, “this

The Lions were a gift to the City from Dr.

is St. Augustine, we didn’t get to be who

Andrew Anderson: physician, philanthropist

we are by tearing everything down, we

and a St. Augustine Mayor which makes him

RESTORE, RESTORE!!! There was one

dear to my heart! They are the work of an

woman in particular that was especially

artist named Romanelli, who hailed from

vocal and active not only personally but

Florence, Italy. Dr. Anderson had two small

helped our local Junior Service League (of the

statues of Lions that he dearly loved directly

Lighthouse restoration fame) get involved,

in front of his home “Markland” which now

take a stand, hold forums and spread the

belongs to Flagler College.

S.O.B gospel throughout our county. They

Dr. Anderson had the Lions in front of

lobbied the state, the legislators and

the entrance of his home reproduced (much

she began to lobby me. I was not a city

larger of course) and sent over from Florence

commissioner or the Mayor at that time but I

so they could be dedicated when the Bridge

was the resident agent for the Citizens for a

was completed and opened up. However, he

Safe New Bridge. I was the enemy!

died in 1924 and never saw the beginning of

She was armed with facts, figures and

construction, much less the completion and

persuasive language. We sat on some

subsequent installation of the Lions that he

boards together and crossed paths in

donated. But Dr. Anderson, we who know St.

community service regularly and had for

Augustine History, remember you for your

years, but she was quite passionate about

part in our story and we are reminded of you

this subject. So I listened, actively listened,

every day that we travel our beloved Bridge

and, by golly, she made me a convert. So

of Lions.

I joined her side of the issue and watched

Our community was very divided on

as out city commissions voted three times

the restoration versus build a new bridge

on the issue, changing positions each time,

point of view. Most people took a side. The

and then the State announced it was going

Citizens for a Safe New Bridge was formed,

the five year, 80 Million dollar route. So the

a corporation was actually filed, that took

Bridge of Lions we have today is the product

the position that a new bridge would be

of our local advocates, including my friend

cheaper to build (I think it was a ten or

who made me a convert.

fifteen million dollar savings to build new

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And here we are years and years later,

instead of restore); it would be higher so it

finding ourselves still friends, still community

wouldn’t have to open as often; it could be

activists and HUSBAND and WIFE. Yep that

four lanes instead of two with a break down

was Jane that set me straight many years

lane for disabled vehicles as well as safer for

ago. Now she has a chance to do that on a

the pedestrians and bicycles and it could be

daily basis! Just kidding honey, I love every

designed to look like the original just bigger.

minute of it!

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