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New apartments expand workforce housing options
The highly anticipated grand opening of Flagler Crossing at St. Augustine Apartments took place on Thursday, April 18, marking a significant milestone in the journey toward more accessible housing in St. Johns County. Developed by Jacksonville-based Corner Lot, this project not only showcases a commitment to quality living spaces but...
Teens create butterfly garden at the link
Members of the Teen Club at the link in Nocatee have once again demonstrated their commitment to community and creativity. Led by Jeff Tawney, director of operations, the club embarked on a remarkable project in early February: the creation of a butterfly garden on site at the link. With passion and dedication, they envisioned, designed and budgeted for this beautiful addition to their surroundings.
Dutch Bros Coffee starts application to build location in Saint Johns
Dutch Bros Coffee is moving forward with plans for a 950-square-foot to-go shop in Saint Johns. The 0.75-acre Dutch Bros will be in the Shops at Race Track Road at Race Track Road, St. Johns Parkway and Russell Bridge Drive, about a half-mile east from Lake City-based Ellianos Coffee. The...
St. Augustine’s Hometown Hero’s Ride raises $63,000 during its 3rd annual motorcycle ride
St. Augustine’s Hometown Hero’s Ride raised $63,000 during its third annual charitable motorcycle riding event. Under the direction of Mike Minter, chapter commander of Northeast Florida's Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association, a military, law enforcement and fire-rescue motorcycle association, more than 300 motorcycle enthusiasts gathered April 13 to support retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Karlton Berry and Rise Up for Veterans, an arm of St. Augustine’s Horse Play Therapy Center.
In the business of developing green thumbs
Everyone has a farmer inside of them, and Garden of Eatin’ located in St. Johns is there to help people discover that and has been doing so for the past 12 years. “Our raised gardens are really unique because everything is ready to go,” said Valerie Furey, who owns Garden of Eatin’ along with her husband Zak. “We build and plant everything, so literally all the client has to do is water. It is perfect for people who want an instant garden or for those who are new to gardening.”
Flag football playoffs: Clay, White, Fletcher advance in FHSAA regionals
Jasmine Cross scored three passing touchdowns and two on the ground as Fletcher achieved the biggest victory in the school's flag football history Tuesday night, stunning No. 1 seed Fleming Island 33-12 in the Florida High School Athletic Association Region 2-2A second round. The host Golden Eagles (16-1), state runners-up a year ago,...
St. Johns County issues permit for The Home Depot in World Commerce Center
St. Johns County issued a permit April 23 for construction of The Home Depot and a garden center in World Commerce Center in St. Augustine at a project cost of $16.18 million. White-Spunner Construction LLC of Mobile, Alabama, is the contractor for the 135,653-square-foot home improvement store at 2905 International Golf Parkway.
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