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St. Augustine humane is helping Princess Charlie find his furever home!
Princess Charlie, an 8-month-old tuxedo female kitty in search of her forever home, exudes friendliness and charm, particularly with children. Dubbed PC for short, she found herself abandoned at the St. Augustine Homeless Coalition’s food Pantry before being rescued and brought to the St. Augustine Humane Society by a member of the TNR community. Thanks to the TNR program, Princess Charlie has been spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and is now eagerly awaiting adoption.
Alligator Farm marks Earth Day with ‘Party for the Planet’
More than 300 people showed up for “Party for the Planet” at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park on Saturday, April 20. Instead of marveling over impressive reptiles, the partygoers meandered through Camp Croc, a somewhat-unknown area of the farm, as part of a global celebration held just before Earth Day.
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...
Mastoridis named Nease athletic director
Chris Mastoridis has been named Nease High School’s new athletic director. Mastoridis was born in Montreal, where he developed a love of hockey. His family moved to Florida, and he graduated from St. Augustine High School and attended Flagler College, where he played baseball for a year while completing his bachelor’s degree in physical education and recreational management.
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.
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.
St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival returns May 8-12
The tasty food, the wine and the merriment are back. The fourth annual St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival presented by Publix will take place on May 8-12. It will highlight celebrity guest chefs, local chefs, celebrity winemakers/proprietors, live music, artisans, farmers, local craft spirits and beers, along with renowned wine, spirits and beer brands from around the globe. And it’s important to note that tickets include all food and beverage tastings.
Volunteers spending week making 600 pies for Blueberry Festival
The 25th Bostwick Blueberry Festival is set to take place Saturday, and organizers are looking forward to welcoming visitors who have come to love “The Little Town with an Even Bigger Heart.”. “There are so many stories I hear every year,” said Palatka resident Dawn Rawls, the chief pie-maker...
Exhibit explores 100-year history of art association
With 100 years of history in the books – or on the canvas – the St. Augustine Art Association (STAAA) is celebrating its centennial with an art show spanning the century. “Reflections” explores the storied history of the association by featuring works from past and present artists. One of the longest operating art associations in the nation, it was founded in 1924 and comprised of members, some who helped change the course of art in the nation. These artists were forward thinkers who saw the importance of incorporating diversity into the organization.
Lotus a broad brushstroke of culinary genius
I was immersed in the adventure of dining at Lotus long before I arrived. Open since late 2023, Lotus’s reputation had been circulating through the grapevine with raves coming from regional chefs, visitors to St. Augustine that fortunately landed in this exquisite new restaurant and local foodie friends. I quickly realized that finding my own voice to describe Chef Barry Honan's distinctive style was going to be a challenge!
Artist’s work has photographic quality
Shan Fannin of Austin, Texas, was the latest artist in Richard C. Kessler’s “Next Originals” series to exhibit at the Grand Bohemian Gallery in St. Augustine. Fannin is a photorealist painter specializing in depictions of cars, trucks, motorcycles, airplanes and boats. She captures shiny chrome and rustic metals with equal skill. Even so, she puts her own ideas into the image and says her paintings are 90% realistic and 10% abstract.
Bob Graham once credited St. Augustine Record's owners (partially) with his very existence
Editor’s Note: This article was written by Bob Graham, U.S. Senator from Florida, for The St. Augustine Record’s 1994 centennial. He told the story in a 1992 official visit to the Castillo de San Marcos. Then-Managing Editor Margo C. Pope covered Graham’s 1992 visit and asked him to write the story for The Record Centennial in 1994. Graham died April 17 in Gainesville.
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