St. Johns Magazine Nov 2019

ST.JOHNS

November 2019

LAURA & DAVID ZORN A Husband & Wife Team with True Entrepreneurial Spirit!

MAGAZINE Holiday Food & Fun Issue

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Publisher & Creative Director Debbie Gaylord debbie@stjohnsmag.com

Photographer

Mindy Kerr Nature's Child Photography

Thank You to Our September

Contributors

Dr. Kathleen Deckard, DVM Jeanne Hernandez Lori Allen Diana Brummer, MSW Kristy Robinson Ali Lindenfeld

EDITORIAL • Story Ideas

We are always looking for articles about local people, businesses, places & events. If you would like to share a story about something interesting happening in our community, we would love to hear from you today!

Pitch a Story: Debbie@stjohnsmag.com

FOOD & FUN

There are few things life as fun as dinner out with friends!

It was not surprising that St. Augustine was recently voted # 1 in Southern Living’s Best Food Towns. We completely agree! Food is an essential aspect of celebrating the good life in Northern St. Johns.

Right here in our area and a short drive down to St. Augustine, we have so many talented chefs at local restaurants and so many options of truly good food, we are a little spoiled! To celebrate this honor we have our own curated list of great places to eat in St. Johns and St. Augustine.

Our featured businesses this month are Pineapple Creative Boutique and Bravoz Entertainment Center. Husband and wife team Laura and David Zorn invite readers to get to know all about their businesses, each offering great ways to enjoy your free time and have fun!

There is so much to be thankful for in life, and friendship, good food and having fun are among the best! I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

I would like to extend a special thank you to all our contributors for providing inspiring local content. Please be sure to check out our advertisers, and let them know you have seen them in St. Johns Magazine! They make this magazine possible!

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Debbie Gaylord

Publisher and Creative Director St. Johns Magazine

St. Johns Magazine is your fun & friendly local resource, connecting the growing communities of northern St. Johns, including Durbin, Aberdeen, Julington Creek, CR210 Corridor, Nocatee & Palencia. Local businesses interested in advertising with us please contact Debbie@stjohnsmag.com

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Sea Turtle Nesting Season Cover Photo of Laura & David Zorn Owners of Pineapple Creative Boutique & Bravoz Entertainment

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Photo of Laura & David Zorn by Mindy Kerr of Nature’s Child Photography

St. Johns people

Team Z

Laura & David

Zorn

Owners of Pineapple Creative Boutique & Bravoz Entertainment Center!

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aura and David Zorn juggle ownership of two local businesses and three teenagers

between them. Laura’s venture, Pineapple

Creative Boutique opened in June of 2018, while

the couple has jointly owned Bravoz Entertainment

Center since 2012. Its a lot to handle but they seem to do it all with style and ease.

“Our lives are hectic! It definitely takes a team

effort to keep both businesses and our household

running - there aren’t always enough hours in the

day, but we do our best to make sure everything is running as smoothly as possible,” says Laura.

The Zorns are residents of Nocatee where they live with their children, John, Natalie and Cooper, and their sweet family dog Athena. The couple have known each other practically their entire lives as their families were close friends through school and church. When they met up later at the University of North Florida, it blossomed into love and they haven’t looked back since getting married in 1996.

Pineapple Creative Boutique

After learning about Laura and David, it is clear why Pineapple Creative Boutique & Bravoz Entertainment are successful local business - their positive energy and passion is an inspiration.

friends. Projects could be anything from

Pineapple Creative Boutique has an array of beautiful items.

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Pineapple Creative Boutique, a DIY project studio and gift boutique offers a unique concept as a place to shop, gather with

friends & create. Projects are customized to

the individual, and people have the option of coming in on their own, joining a scheduled workshop, or booking a private party with board art, entryway signs, name signs to

planters, wine caddies and placemats. The atmosphere is laid back and there is an

abundance of southern hospitality. Just

imagine how enjoyable it is to sip wine and work on your project as a time-out alone or with a group of friends.

For more info visit bravoz.com

The idea to start Pineapple Creative Boutique began with Laura’s desire to find a local creative outlet. Even though she is not trained as an artist, she loves design, has a great sense of color and has a passion for interior decor.

“I love to give gifts - especially personalized ones- and found the offerings in the south Jacksonville area to be limited. The trip to St. Johns Town Center was time-consuming, so I wanted to open a boutique that offered people a different type of experience, in a local neighborhood.”

A project studio was the perfect fit for Laura whose favorite aspect of owning Pineapple is getting to know the customers! “Most projects take around 2 hours to complete, so we love the opportunity to get to know our customers so many are now friends!” she says.

Bravoz Entertainment Bravoz is an amazing play and adventure center for families looking to have fun. David and Laura opened Jacksonville’s first trampoline arena in September of 2012.

“We saw the opportunity to provide the Jacksonville community with a fun, healthy, indoor activity space that could be enjoyed by

all ages. Over the years we have expanded our facility to offer more attractions, food and beverage options to better serve our customers,” said David.

In 2018 they decided to dissolve their relationship with the Rebounderz franchise and created the new brand “Bravoz”. The name Bravoz is intended to convey a positive, happy, fun place where nothing but good times are had. The creative name merges the energy of “bravo” with the Z - as in Zorn, giving it their personal spin.

This new “beginning” was an opportunity to improve the facility and operations, focusing on the customer's needs. They added even more attractions, food and beverage choices and package offerings, and sought to create partnerships with other local businesses.

“Hopefully, our customers will enjoy a better customer experience,” said David.

Today Bravoz has a huge indoor trampoline arena, laser tag, wall climbing, mini-bowling, refreshments and more. Its the perfect place to go with friends or family to let loose, unwind, and have fun!

Laura and David realize how blessed they are to own a business that offers fun and good times to people. They shared a story about a grandmother who came in to Bravoz one afternoon with her two granddaughters. She explained that their father was being taken off life support that night and she was there to arrange for them to come to Bravoz the next day so they could "escape their sadness”. “It meant the world to us that she felt our little business was what they would need to help at such a difficult time. It was at that moment that we knew why we were there to really help bring fun and joy into people’s lives. We will never forget it,” said Laura.

Over the years Bravoz has worked with many local organizations to help make a small difference in people’s lives. As David said, “From hosting fundraisers to granting wishes and helping facilitate adoptions, the thing we love the most about our business is how it allows us to give back to the community we live in and love”.

In their free time, you may find Laura and David at the local beach with their family wakeboarding, tubing or hunting for shark teeth.

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icrodermabrasion and oxygen facials are a revitalizing facial treatment provided by our licensed estheticians. Treatments can be tailored to meet the needs of your specific skin conditions.

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How is the treatment performed?

During your initial consultation your esthetician will assess your skincare needs and determine which serums would best compliment your treatment. For instance, if you wish to brighten your skin tone your esthetician may recommend a brightening serum which is specifically formulated with Vitamin C and antioxidant blends to target dark spots and sun damage. Once your customized treatment plan is decided your relaxing microdermabrasion & oxygen treatment can begin.

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Many people report seeing visible skin improvement and an improved skin tone after just one treatment. The results may last 5 to 7 days or even longer. A series of 6 treatments 2 weeks apart are recommended for improving the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, acne or oily skin. After your first series of treatments, you may want to maintain your results with a microdermabrasion or oxygen facial treatments every 4 weeks.

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on CR210W. They specialize in creating a unique and multi-purpose music school that focuses on growing the confidence within each student and watch them

grow and perform to their full potential.

Many of the students have recorded and released

singles, worked with Grammy Award winning producers and have obtained publishing deals! They contend in competitions all over Florida and perform at many

different venues including The Colonial Oak Music

Park in Saint Augustine, World Golf Village, The San

Juan Del Rio Fall Festival, The Avenues Mall, The

Mudville Grill and many other countless opportunities.

Many of the students are preparing for and entering

college and have received scholarships and acceptance to the best performance programs in the country. You

can catch them performing in their high school and

community productions around town. On November

17th some of these amazing kids will be singing, playing piano and guitar at the 7th Holiday Craft Event at

The Renaissance Hotel in World Golf Village. This family friendly event is sure to be a fun way to celebrate the season.

The Island Theatre (Fleming Island) Into the Woods 11/1-11/10 Bartram Trail High School Newsies 11/7-11/9

Saint Augustine is becoming the mecca of music with

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The Perfect Bite Covering unique & delicious restaurants in St. Johns, St. Augustine & Jacksonville Florida

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Restaurant Guide

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Mini-reviews by Lori Allen & Debbie Gaylord id you know that St. Augustine was recently named as the No. 1 best “foodie” town south of the Mason-Dixon line by Southern Living magazine?

Food is one of the greatest pleasures on the first coast.

Fresh locally sourced ingredients, organic consciousness; beautiful views and historical places to stroll after your meal, check all the boxes when it comes to dining.

Residents in northern St. Johns are blessed with a wide variety of choices without having to go far. Please enjoy our curated but certainly not exhaustive little list.

Aunt Kate's

​www.aunt-kates.com

612 Euclid Ave, St Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 829-1105 It’s like going back in time to old Florida and the seafood is ultra-fresh and delicious, try the whole fish and the kids will love trying the fried alligator.

The Reef

www.thereefstaugustine.com

4100 Coastal Hwy, Right on the Beach, Saint Augustine. (904) 824-8008 Upscale seafood restaurant with views of the ocean & amazing food.

Coastal Wine Market & Tasting Room

www.coastalwinemarket.com

(Nocatee) 641 Crosswater Parkway b, Nocatee, FL 32081 . (904) 395-3520 Fine selection of wine, cheese boards and more in a casually elegant atmosphere.

A1A Ale Works

www.a1aaleworks.com

1 King St, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 829-2977 Seafood and American Cuisine in a fun, historic environment on the St. Augustine Bayfront right in the middle of the Historic District.

Bite a Bagel

www.biteabagel.com

105 Nature Walk Parkway, Suite 108 St. Augustine, FL 32092 (855) 296-1131 If you want New York Bagel - look no further... From scratch cream cheeses are creamy goodness and the sandwiches never

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disappoint. A great place for coffee, breakfast or lunch (closes at 2pm)

BlackFly

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108 Anastasia Blvd, Saint Augustine Beach, Saint Augustine, FL 32080-4575 (Zorayda Ave) (904) 201-6300 Dine on delicious seafood surrounded by fun and eclectic art and décor.

Catch 27

www.catchtwentyseven.com

40 Charlotte St, Saint Augustine, FL 32084.

(904) 217-3542 Delicious seafood classics, with some modern twists on favorites! Great, tranquil downtown St. Augustine location.

Cap’s on the Water

www.capsonthewater.com

4325 Myrtle St, Saint Augustine, FL 32084.

904) 824-8794 Enjoy a delicious meal of seafood and more on the picturesque Intracoastal Waterway on Vilano Beach.

Maple Street Biscuit

www.maplestreetbiscuits.com

1627 Race Track Rd, Fruit Cove, FL 32259 904 460-2483 Bring the gang for breakfast or brunch - unique options, those yummy sweet pecan rolls & that maple cofee - yum!

The Press

www.thepressstaugustine.com

525 State Rd 16, unit 101 St. Augustine 32084 904-217-8254. Fresh, natural ingredients and a talented chef. Home of the award winning “best of” burger called "The Conquistador".

Handcrafted beer, casual and fun atmosphere.

Michael’s Tasting Room

www.michaelstastingroom.com

25 Cuna St, Saint Augustine, FL 32084. (St. George Street) 904) 810-2400 Locally owned restaurant with a Chef that prides himself on the food and presentation.

Many options on the menu, great service.

Ned’s Southside Kitchen www.nedssouthside.com

2450 US Highway 1 S, Saint Augustine, FL 32086. (904) 794-2088 Enjoy an eclectic mix of seafood, Southern and more at this casual restaurant in St. Augustine.

O.C. White’s Seafood

www.ocwhitesrestaurant.com

118 Avenida Menendez, Saint Augustine, 32084. (904) 824-0808 Charming and fun seafoo restaurant in a historic home on the St. Augustine Bayfront. Best downtown patio.

Outback Crab Shack

8155 County Road 13 N, Saint Augustine, FL 32092. (904) 522-0500 Enjoy your meal right along the water and spot some alligators! Classic seafood menu on SR 13.

Info on Facebook.

Saltwater Cowboys

www.saltwatercowboys.com

299 Dondanville Rd, Saint Augustine, FL 32080-6403 / (904) 471-2332 Upscale, rustic, Seafood restaurant on the marsh in St. Augustine Beach. Relaxing atmosphere, and delicious, consistent food.

Prohibition Kitchen www.pkstaug.com

Vintage gastro pub and lounge with great live music in the heart of St. Augustine. 904-2095704 /119 Saint George Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084 info@pkstaug.com

The Ice Plant

www.iceplantbar.com

110 Riberia St. Augustine, FL 32084 / (904) 829-6553 For an up-scale, trendy bar and restaurant experience try the Ice Plant for craft cocktails and more. Also, their new brunch!

Sunset Grille

www.sunsetgrillea1a.com

421 A1a Beach Blvd, Saint Augustine, Florida, Saint Augustine Beach, Saint Augustine, FL 32080-6315 / (904) 829-6553 Great beach ambiance serving seafood, burgers, and delicious bar food!

Taps

www.tapsbarandgrill.com

2220 County Rd 210, St Johns, FL 32259 / (904) 819-1554 The absolute best gourmet pub food; burgers are amazing, plus huge selection of craft beer & live entertainment.

Fionn MacCools

www.fionnmacs.com

145 Hilden Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081,(Off US 1) Genuine Irish pub experience where the food is made from scratch. Great atmosphere, live entertainment. ​Amici Italian Restaurant

www.amicistaugustine.com

1915 A1a S, and A1A, Saint Augustine, FL 32080-6509 / (904) 461-0102 A St. Augustine favorite

The Chianti Room

www.pizzalleyschiantiroom.com

60 Charlotte St, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 825-4100 Located through Pizalley’s on St. George Street this is a hidden St. Augustine gem for Italian cusine.

Moon Dog Pie House

www.moondogpiehouse.com

115 Bartram Oaks Walk #105, St Johns, FL 32259 (904) 287-3633 Fun atmosphere – good pizza & other Italian specialties in Julington Creek

Pizzalley’s

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117 Saint George St, Saint Augustine, FL 3208 (904) 825-2627 Delicious menu right located right on St. George Street in downtown St. Augustine www. ​

Sumo Sushi

www.sumosushifl.com 107 Nature Walk Pkwy, St Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 230-1999. Sushi made fresh at the traditional Japanese sushi bar plus if you are in the mood for an experience try the hibachi with all the bells & whistles!

Pacific Asian Bistro

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159 Palencia Village Dr. (904) 808-1818 Freshly made Sushi and Asian menu items.

A great menu using locally sourced food

The Floridian

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Los Portales

www.losportalesgrill.com

South Lake Plaza, 2245 County Rd 210, St Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 819-1486 Authentic Mexican Cuisine – try the enchiladas, rice and beans or quesadillas – all delicious.

South Kitchen

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150 Pine Lake Drive Suite A, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081 (904) 686-7144 South Kitchen & Spirits serves classic Southern fare and traditional American dishes in a comfortable, casual setting. Enjoyed an amazing and unique lunch there recently, was impressed by the pure flavors & diversity of the menu. Wow SKS cheesesteak and the slaw OMG!

Cantina Louie

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10870 US Hwy 1 North Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082 (904) 217-3238. A favorite for authentic mexican in a fun atmosphere. As they say, providng scratch-made food, creative craft cocktails, amazing ambiance, and excellent service at a price that fits any budget or occasion. Excellent margaritas! Truth!

Preserved

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102 Bridge Street - St. Augustine, FL 32084 904-679-4940 This is that special place to bring out-of-town guest or just celebrate life& all its goodness. Preserved offers up authentic Southern cuisine while pushing an ingredient-driven menu that showcases local farmers, community, and southern heritage.

72 Spanish Street, St. Augustine, FL (904) 829-0655 A unique menu that changes seasonally,locally sourced ingredients with a Southern flair. Favorite place to sit - the back porch!

Blackstone Grille

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112 Bartram Oaks Walk #102, Jacksonville, FL 32259 / (904) 287-0766 An upscale restaurant in Fruit Cove offering amazing, carefully crafted dishes combining the flavors of American, Asian, and Southern cuisine.

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Mango Mango

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700 A1A Beach Blvd, St Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 8862267 Our favorite place to go before or after the beach.

Enjoy their famous corn cake, delicious burgers, salads and other mouth watering Caribbean inspired fare. When your done eating walk to the beach!

Julington Creek Fishcamp

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12760 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32223 (904) 886-2267 Just over the bridge you may dine al Fresca overlooking the St. Johns River. Fresh Florida seafood prepared with Southern soul and style.

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299 Roscoe Blvd N Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 285-3200. Dine on the Intracoastal in this unique place that has neighborhood feel, the freshest seafood & amazing views. Try the oysters on the half shell or an old southern favorite with a twist while listening to some live entertainment.

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Amsterdam

Jeanne Hernandez Owner, Premier Travel Advisors

msterdam is a gorgeous city

The small streets and canals of Amsterdam

My favorite museum is the van Gogh muse-

filled with beautiful canals that

are perfect for bicycles and pedestrians,

um. They have a special “Vincent on Fridays”

rival Venice in their historic

making Amsterdam a great city to explore

where the museum stays open until 10:00

charm. Many times when I tell people that

by foot or by bike. The best time to rent a

p.m. It’s less crowded and you can purchase

Amsterdam is my favorite city in the world

bike is in April and May. You can ride your

beverages in the main lobby. I’m not a fan of

and that I can’t wait to return, they smile,

bike out to the rural areas to see the beautiful

big crowds, so this was perfect for me.

wink and nod at me because they think the

tulips in all their glory. If you don’t want to

reason I really want to go there is for the cof-

ride a bike, you can also board a train to see

I highly recommend you have dinner at the

fee shops. Amsterdam has so much more to

the them.

d’Vijff Vlieghen (or Five Flies Restaurant).

offer than pot and brothels.

The restaurant actually has 4 original RemMake sure you visit the Anne Frank mu-

brandt etchings on the wall. The food and

Amsterdam is the bike capital of the world.

seum. You should purchase your tickets

wine are fantastic, it is a bit pricey but well

You need to watch out for the bicyclists

months in advance so you don’t have to wait

worth it.

because they are everywhere and they go

in the long lines. Try not to bring a large

fast! Always check and then double-check

purse or backpack because the stairs are ex-

Amsterdam is a beautiful city and has many

before crossing a bike lane. They’re hard to

tremely narrow (if you need to you can check

things to offer. Take a cheap flight during the

miss because they have a symbol of a bike on

your backpack). Anne's story touched my life

offseason, rent an Airbnb (maybe a house-

them. The bicyclists will be polite and ring

many years ago. Actually being in the same

boat), ride around the city on a bike and en-

their bells when they are coming near, so pay

annex where she hid and shared her life,

joy the beautiful Venice of the North – trust

attention and move out of the way.

left a deep impact on me. Visiting the Anne

me, it will be a vacation of a lifetime!

Frank house is worth it and you should visit Be like a local and rent a bike to tour the city.

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Diana Brummer MSW, LCSW Good Mental Health LLC he Thanksgiving holiday represents a celebration of gratitude in many different ways. Originally a celebration by the Pilgrims of their first harvest in the New

World, the traditional Thanksgiving meal represents a rejoicing for bountiful crops, family and friends with whom to share a feast, and recognition of the abundance in our lives.

Although we may look forward to giving thanks over our turkey dinner and pumpkin pie every November, the benefit of practicing gratitude can be with us every day, all year long. It can be as formal as keeping a gratitude journal, intentionally recording the good in our lives before we go to sleep at night. It can be part of our spiritual practice, sending up prayers of thanks to the God of our understanding. It can be the practice of emailing or texting different people we meet, recognizing them for the help or support they have

peace, and abundance-we are more likely to experience those things instead.

What we focus on increases.

offered to us.

Gratitude works in this way because our thoughts become our

It has long been observed that grateful people are happier people;

hold in consciousness becomes what we experience. Our thoughts

that intentionally counting the blessings in our lives elevates our mood, helps us to focus on the positive, and aids us in our defense against things like anxiety and depression. But how does gratitude

reality. What we choose to focus on becomes real for us. What we become things.

As we move into this season of thanksgiving, lets be mindful of

work? And why does it work in this way?

where we place our focus, intentional about noticing, recording, and

The protective properties that gratitude offers can be summed up in

our gratefulness with the people we care about.

this way: what we focus on increases. If we are constantly focusing on fear and worry and lack, we are likely to notice those things more. We expect to see them all around us. On the other hand, if we choose to focus on the good in our lives-on things like faith,

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Raises a Record-Breaking $52,000 for St. Augustine Boys & Girls Club

very year, THE PLAYERS Cham-

Over the past 10 years of hosting this

lunch and dinner menus as well as opportu-

pionship Boys & Girls Club in St.

popular local fundraiser, the SAiRA group

nities for patrons to win gift cards by dining

Augustine relies on community

has raised nearly $260,000 for local youth

at the various restaurants throughout the

partnerships and committed donors to con-

programs at Boys & Girls Clubs. SAiRA is

week.

tinue its mission to enable all young people

a collection of locally-owned and operated

to reach their full potential as productive,

St. Augustine restaurants who donate their

caring, responsible citizens.

time, staff, delicious food and silent auction

packages as they participate in the Food &

One example of these vital

community partners is the St. Augustine

Wine Festival. They also engage the wine

Independent Restaurant Association

distributors, beer vendors, and many other

(SAiRA), which hosts the SAiRA Food &

vital partners who make this event success-

Wine Festival every year as a fundraiser for

ful.

this Club. This year’s 10th Annual SAiRA

Food & Wine Festival, hosted on October 6,

Wine Festival marks the highest-grossing

leveraging their resources and hospitality to

raised a record-breaking $52,470 to support

year of the culinary event’s history. Each

financially and physically support organiza-

these youth development programs at the St.

year at the event, guests enjoy a relaxing

tions within the community.

Augustine Boys & Girls Club.

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tine’s bayfront while they indulge in the sig-

Championship Boys & Girls Club provides

nature dishes, appetizers, salads and desserts

over 100 local children and teens with a

from the 12 independently-owned SAiRA

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restaurants. Guests also enjoy complimenta-

can discover a sense of belonging, receive

ry signature cocktails, beers and more than

homework assistance from caring mentors,

100 wines from around the world.

and build their own great futures.

The 10th Annual SAiRA Food &

One key focus of SAiRA members is

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THE GOOD LIFE

November November 8th

Elvis Costello & the Imposters

The Amp St. Augustine is delighted to announced that legendary Grammy Award-Winning singersongwriter Elvis Costello & The Imposters will perform at The Amp St. Augustine on their “Just Trust 2019 Tour�

November 9th

November 9th

Christmas Craft Bazaar

Geneva Presbyterian Women's Group annual event. Handmade and unique gifts for everyone.

Homemade bake sale items.

Something for everyone. Geneva Presbyterian Preschool 1755 SR 13, Switzerland, Florida 32259

November 9th

Hope Floats Block Dolphin Paddle on Party for Breast Salt Run Cancer Join Anastasia Watersports and Marineland Dolphin Adventure as we team up to offer a fun-filled interpretive paddle of Salt Run. Our estuarine tidal marsh is teeming with plant and animal life - hop into a kayak, paddle onto Salt Run, and keep an eye for birds, turtles, manatees, and especially dolphins.

Together the Anastasia Watersports staff and the Marineland educators will provide illuminating details about our ecosystem and its wildlife, with a special focus on bottlenose dolphins. The event will start with 30 minutes of classroom discussion, followed by 90 minutes of paddling. Come out and enjoy real, undiscovered Florida! $40/person, includes boat rental $25/person, provide your own boat Please call Anastasia Watersports at (904) 460-9111 or send us an email at info@anastasiawatersports.com to make a reservation. Anastasia State Park 300 Anastasia Park Rd, Saint

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This event takes place on a Saturday (rain or shine). Enjoy an awesome afternoon filled with family fun, food and friendship. Featuring live music, our signature PINK cocktail, Beer, All You Can Eat BBQ, spin to win, corn hole, face painting, balloon animals, amazing raffles, prizes, giveaways and more. $12 in advance $20 at the door $5 Beer, Wine and Pink Cocktails $1 for Water and Soda.Taps Bar & Grill | St. Johns 2220 County Road 210 W, Ste 314, Saint Johns 32259

November 9th

Fall Oyster Roast

12-3P Locally-Harvested, FreshlyRoasted St. Augustine Oysters.

Seafood Chowder, Pilau, Crab Bisque, Chili, and freshly-baked Desserts.

Come early for best selection. $40 per admission (age 9 and over).

Kids 8 and under eat free, with hot dogs available. Each reservation will provide two tickets for your choice of draft beer and/or wine. Knives and towels provided for oyster-

eaters. Reservations must be paid in advance and will be accepted until November 2 or until the event is sold out (400 people). Golf cart parking shuttle service will be provided. For tickets visit staugustineboatingclub. com

November 9th

Wild Fest 2019

10am -3pm Celebrate Volusia County's native animals during Wildlife Fest! Join us to meet glovetrained birds of prey, observe sea turtles undergoing lifesaving rehabilitation, and visit booths staffed by nature groups and crafters.

The festival will feature music, children's activities raffles and food vendors. FREE admission all day.

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November 14th

Moon Over the Market

6:00pm Held under sparkling lights, our area's food and drink will shine with live music, produce shopping, beer from Tabula Rasa Brewing, and food. Included in your ticket price will be at least 10 samples from local food providers, with everything from the newest, hottest food truck, and wood-fired pizza, to soul food and upscale Thai food, barbecue, and more! Unlimited cocktails will be served. ...Jacksonville Farmers Market 1810 W Beaver St, Jacksonville, Florida 32209 Tickets https://904tix. com/events/Moon-Over-theMarket-11-14-2019

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Give Thanks!

November 16th

Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff

Fun for the whole family! Our signature event, the Mandarin Council Fall Festival & Chili CookOff is a big draw in our community.

This is our main fundraiser to support our school and community outreach programs. Shop art & craft booths Visit with our local business sponsors Live music Chili Cook-Off Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Chili Beer & Wine Kid-friendly activities Dogs on leashes welcome Silent Auction Entry is free, we ask for two food donations per person for the Mandarin Food Bank drive.

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Holly Jolly Shopping Spree

Gifts, holiday decorations, and other special treasures will be there for the picking. It is also an opportunity to support local Uptown businesses who generously support our community. Do not miss Carrera’s Wine Cellar’s Sparkling Soirée to kick off the spree. The Spice and Tea Exchange will be offering cocktails and mocktails. The soirée will be held at 167 San Marco Avenue from 9 to 10a. After mingling and sipping, catch a sightseeing trolley (Old Town Trolley Tours) for a journey designed specially for you—a whirlwind shop-a-thon that meanders along San Marco. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE on the website www. hollyjollyshoppingspree.com/

November 17th

Holiday Craft & Vendor Event

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Free Santa Meet & Greet - Charity Raffle & Toy Drive - Fostering Connections St Johns World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort500 S Legacy Trl, Saint Augustine, Florida 32092

November 24th

Kid & Baby Expo

12-4pm The Kid and Baby Expo is NE Florida’s place to learn everything the area has to to offer pregnant moms, babies, kids and tweens.

Come to the show to learn about

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November 30th

Jacksonville Light Boat Parade 6:30-9:30pm Vessels of all shapes and sizes adorn their hulls with festive decorations as they float along the north and south banks of the St. John River. Residents and visitors alike gather along the north and south riverbanks in downtown Jacksonville to witness this magical event. The evening then culminates with one of the best fireworks show on the First Coast featuring “waterfalls” off of the Main Street and Acosta Bridges.

The boat parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. Boats will start at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel and follow along the Northbank Riverwalk to the Fuller Warren Bridge. The parade will then cross to the south bank and follow along the Riverwalk to the Duval County School Board building. More info at www.

JaxLightBoatParade.com November 30th & December 1st

St. Augustine Festival of Art

See article Pg 36!

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Zwiebelkuchen

Recipe by Chef Jody Petronella at Coastal Wine Market & Tasting Room in Nocatee This Zwiebelkuchen is a bit of a hybrid of a few different traditional recipes I found. I’ve found recipes with both savory pie crust and a dough crust as I have used. Some traditional recipes also call for caraway seeds, which I have omitted and replaced with a bit of pumpkin pie spices. Many recipes also call for finely diced onions, rather than the thinly sliced onion I have used, which I feel lends a heartier texture.

INGREDIENTS 4 thick slices bacon, diced 4 cups peeled and sliced yellow onion 4 large eggs, beaten 1 cup sour cream 1 cup mild cheddar cheese 3 tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1tsp pumpkin pie spice blend 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pre stretched, refrigerated pizza dough (or make your own) OR-optionally- 1 (9-inch) pie shell, unbaked

DIRECTIONS

(Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.) • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When cooked, remove with a slotted spoon to paper toweling. Drain most of the fat from the pan, leaving enough to cook the onions.

• Add the onions to the pan and cook until soft and lightly browned.

Set aside to cool.

• Beat the eggs and sour cream together in a bowl • Slowly beat in the flour, bacon, onions and cheese. Add the salt, pepper and pumpkin spice blend and mix well.

• Stretch the dough over a greased 9 inch spring form pan, pressing the dough evenly up the sides of the pan.

• Spread the onion mixture into the pan.

• Place the pie in the oven and bake for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F and bake for 20 more minutes, or until the pie is set and nicely browned.

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Art & Culture

54th Annual St. Augustine Festival of Art

by Jenn Flynt St. Augustine Art Association

T

he St. Augustine Art Association

can meet the artists in person and learn about

in the Historic Parking Garage. Free Park

season with the 54th Annual

strations and talks,” said Festival Manager

at 1pm from the St. Johns County Health

is kicking off this year’s holiday

St. Augustine Festival of Art on Saturday,

November 30, and Sunday, December 1, at

Francis Field (25 W Castillo Dr) in historic St. Augustine, FL.

Thousands of works by over 130 local and national artists will be available including

paintings, sculptures, jewelry, pottery, photography, woodworks, and more! Having been

selected for their creativity and high quality

of work, these artists present an extraordinary

destination for art collectors and holiday shoppers alike.

“The Festival remains a St. Augustine Thanksgiving and Nights of Lights tradition because it offers an opportunity to purchase unique,

one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted works of art. You

their creative processes through live demonDiane Bradley.

In addition to demos on pottery, glass, drawing and painting, the Colonial Textile Arts

Guild will teach you how to weave and spin authentic crafts from a bygone era. Listen to live music on the Gamble Rogers Folk

Festival stage, while enjoying an assortment

of food and beverages in the Bank of America Hospitality Center. The event also offers a se-

lection of pet amenities for those furry friends that might like to join in the celebration.

This family-friendly Festival welcomes young

artists to the Hyundai Kids Art Zone! Children can create their own masterpieces amidst the field of fine art. As the holidays quickly ap-

proach, Santa may even dock his sleigh and pay a visit on Saturday afternoon!

Gates open at 10am and close at 5pm on

Saturday and 4:30pm on Sunday. A $2 entry

donation entitles visitors to not only a highlyanticipated art experience, but prize drawing tickets for area attractions, restaurants and

specialty gifts. All-day parking is available

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Department and San Marco Avenue, north of town. Proceeds from the Festival support the

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A Message From The Vet

by Dr. Deckard, DVM Pet's R Family

Understanding Pet Allergies

C

hances are if you own a

exposure to the allergens can be helpful.

primary causes for the allergy. Treat-

pet, your pet has experi-

With these test results, immunotherapy

ment of secondary skin infections is ad-

enced itching at some point

(allergy shots or oral therapy) can be

dressed by the following depending on

during his/her lifetime. If you’re lucky,

started but can take 6-12 months before

the infection: antibiotics, antifungals,

the problem was minor and temporary,

you see results. This is highly recom-

topicals, antihistamines, biologics, and

however for many pet owners, the situa-

mended since the effects are long lasting

fish oils. Corticosteroids (prednisone)

tion is much more frequent and severe.

and may avoid or decrease the need for

are very effective at helping clinical

symptomatic treatment.

signs but have side effects and should

The most common cause for chronic

be used sparingly. There are two drugs

scratching is allergies which include

Food allergy is less common than

particularly showing great promise in

flea allergies, environmental allergies

you think. Contrary to popular belief,

helping treat allergies: Apoquel and Cy-

(atopy) and food allergies.

a change in diet is not necessary for

topoint. Apoquel is a daily medication,

Flea allergic dermatitis is the most

development of food allergy and it can

and Cytopoint is an injection that can be

common skin disease in dogs and cats.

start at any age. Food ingredients most

given monthly. Each works differently

It is important to understand that you

commonly responsible for allergies are

to target itch receptors and break the

may not see any fleas at all since it only

beef, chicken, fish, eggs and milk. Food

itch cycle.

takes a couple of flea bites to cause a

allergy is ruled out by feeding a novel

skin reaction in flea allergic pets, so it is

diet consisting of very limited ingre-

Pet allergies can be confusing and

important that all pets be on year-round

dients, or a hydrolyzed hypoallergenic

frustrating. The most important thing to

flea prevention.

diet that is made so that the protein par-

remember is that allergies are very com-

ticles are broken down too small for the

plex and, in most cases, can be man-

Atopy is an allergic condition from

body to recognize them as an allergen. A

aged but not cured. Finding the right

environmental allergens that include

food trial is the only way to diagnose a

combination of treatments sometimes

pollens, dust mites, dander, etc. Atopy

food allergy and you should seek advice

takes a lot of trial and error and can take

usually begins early in a pet’s life and

from your veterinarian before conduct-

a long time. Be prepared that your pet’s

usually starts as seasonal. The diagno-

ing your own food trial. Most over the

allergy is going to require ongoing care.

sis of atopy can be suspected based on

counter and non-prescription diets are

Communication with your veterinarian

clinical signs, however, can more accu-

not adequate as truly limited ingredient

is important to allow them to help you

rately be diagnosed with either blood or

or hypoallergenic diets.

and your pet find the right diagnosis and

intradermal skin testing. If it’s known what your pet is allergic to, reducing the

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