Another polar vortex will soon blast North Florida
By Leslie Hudson – Storm Center Published on January 16, 2025 at 11:04 am JaxToday If you thought last week was cold, hold onto your hot lattes and be ready to bundle up as (…
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Pub’s iconic double-decker bus finds a new home
The big old red bus that marked an iconic British pub near St. Augustine has a new home. The 26-foot-long double-decker bus appeared destinated for the scrapyard after the Kings Head British Pub on U.S….
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St. Augustine says Nights of Lights may be getting too big
“Operating Nights of Lights for two full months may not be sustainable” By Noah Hertz JAXToday St. Augustine’s popular Nights of Lights brings people from all over the world to admire the historic city’s displays…
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A Hobbyist’s Death Starts a Race to Save a Railroad
Facing possible derailment, model train club seeks buyer for New Jersey home; ‘somebody that wants to keep the railroad and somebody that wants to keep us’ By Betsy McKay | Photographs and video by Michelle…
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Tuesday’s Full Moonrise
Sometimes you get lucky. I was running an errand in the early evening when I spotted a giant bright ball in the sky. Bypassing my destination I detoured down to the Pier to capture a…
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Diana Ross coming to The Amp
Legendary Motown singer Diana Ross to perform in St. Augustine in March Ross, 80, is set to perform at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre March 18. Tickets for the concert go on sale Friday Her memorable…
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Explore Centuries of Black History on Florida’s Historic Coast
Immersive tours & informative lectures tell the story of African Americans in St. Augustine, Florida. From founding settlers to America’s first community of freed slaves to the Civil Rights Movement, African Americans have played a…
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This Week Around Town
Ongoing Daily Events through January 19 31st Annual Nights of Lights Nightly through January 26 Free Admission. Downtown St. Augustine Learn More Ways to View the Nights of Lights Nightly Tours Downtown…
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This Week Around Town
Ongoing Daily Events through January 12 31st Annual Nights of Lights Nightly through January 26 Free Admission. Downtown St. Augustine Learn More Ways to View the Nights of Lights Nightly Tours Downtown…
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St. Augustine Film Festival kicks off THIS WEEK
The wait is over! This year’s St. Augustine Film Festival kicks off THIS WEEK—January 9–12—with a lineup packed with Festival Favorites & Crowd Pleasers. These films captivate, inspire, and move audiences. From breathtaking stories to…
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Love your liver! 19 simple ways to look after this incredible organ, chosen by doctors
Should you do Dry January? Is any amount of alcohol good for you? And do detoxes work? Hepatologists reveal the tips they live by Sarah Phillips The Guardian Whether or not you have overdone it…
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How to calm your mind with breathing, according to science
How to calm your mind with breathing, according to science Breathwork practices and slowing our breath can alleviate stress and improve mood. By Richard Sima / Washington Post Take a deep breath. Now exhale and…
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Welcome to 2025, Marsh Creek!
Well, we made it to another year! We withstood the threat of an offshore island development that would have disrupted life for many in Marsh Creek. And we also seem to have dampened enthusiasm for…
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This Week Around Town
Ongoing Daily Events through January 5 31st Annual Nights of Lights Nightly through January 26 Free Admission. Downtown St. Augustine Learn More Ways to View the Nights of Lights Nightly Tours Downtown…
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‘I’m always working’: Italy’s centenarian barista on her longevity
Angela Giuffrida in Rome (Reposted courtesy The Guardian) For Anna Possi, serving customers at her bar in northern Italy and being in the company of others is key ‘I’m always working’: Italy’s centenarian barista on…
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Happy Holidays!
The editorial team at the Spoonbill Courier wishes you a Happy Holiday season!
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This Week Around Town
Ongoing Daily Events through December 22 31st Annual Nights of Lights Nightly through January 26 Free Admission. Downtown St. Augustine Learn More Ways to View the Nights of Lights Nightly Tours Downtown…
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The Silver Springs / Juniper Creek Paddles
By Peter Clayton This outing was like a three act play with each day being quite different from the others – certainly the paddles were. Six of us braved forecasts of rain and cold and…
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St. Augustine’s December 14, 2024 Wild Nights of Lights
If you’ve not had a chance to brave the crowds and traffic for this year’s Nights of Lights in downtown St. Augustine, here you go…
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