Magic Beach Motel Threatened
The Magic Beach Motel on Vilano Road was built in 1951 and renovated a number of times over the years. | News4Jax The Magic Beach Motel: An icon or an eyesore? By Noah Hertz /…
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The Rebirth of Downtown Hastings
THE JAXSON | Before and after: The rebirth of Downtown Hastings By Ennis Davis Published on March 11, 2025 at 10:43 am Located in southwest St. Johns County, Downtown Hastings is experiencing a rapid economic…
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Buried beneath Lincolnville: a 240-year-old British fort
City archaeologists work on the site of an 18th century British redoubt — or fort — in the Lincolnville part of the historic city. | St. Augustine Archaeology Program Reprinted from Jacksonvolle Today By Dan…
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The Great Migration and Black Jacksonville
The Jaxson – reprinted courtesy of Jacksonville Today The Great Migration and Black Jacksonville Jacksonville played a pivotal role in the Great Migration, in large part because of its rail station. By Ennis Davis The…
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Free Talk: Mabel Norris Reese, Champion for Racial Justice in St. Augustine
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day, The Woman’s Exchange of St. Augustine is hosting the following free community program. Mabel Norris Reese: Champion of Social Justice Saturday, Jan 18, 2PM The Historic Pena-Peck House…
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Hastings, Florida’s Potato Capital, aims to become a weekend getaway destination
Hastings’ once-bustling main drag is quiet most days. But some buildings that were long vacant have been filled with businesses in the last year. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today By Noah Hertz – JAX Today…
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History Comes to Life at the Battle of Bloody Mose on June 22, 2024
Historical recreation shows pivotal surprise attack by the Spanish, Black and Native American militia in the War of Jenkins’ Ear. History comes to life on Florida’s Historic Coast as the Fort Mose Historical Society presents…
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St. Augustine Beach Gets a Museum at The Pier
Join the St. Johns Cultural Council at the Cultural Arts Center at the St. Augustine Beach Hotel, 370A A1A Beach Blvd, St Augustine Beach, on Wednesday, June 5th at 5:30 PM for the opening celebration of the…
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Memorial Day – Take a moment to remember
Throughout our community, Marsh Creek, we have countless neighbors who are veterans who served their country bravely and honorably. But during each long Memorial Day weekend of pools, beaches and backyard barbecues, it is easy…
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Women’s History Month
By Jane Weizmann Following are program details and registration/ticket purchase links for our special upcoming programs: Friendship & Enlightenment: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings & Zora Neale Hurston. Except for the Trolley Tour, all events will be…
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Let the Good Times Roll – The Best Mardi Gras Party in St. Augustine
February 13th at 6pm at the Historic Peña-Peck House Museum 134 St. George Street, next to the Cathedral Search your closet for that purple and gold blouse, grab your beads, feathers and masks — or…
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St. Augustine Spanish Food and Wine Festival Returns February 29th
Three-day festival celebrates Spanish food, wine and culture while benefiting Flagler College hospitality students Celebrate St. Augustine’s rich Spanish heritage through food, wine, music, and culture at the Spanish Food and Wine Festival. When…
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The Garden Club and a Star-Studded Jazz Festival
Garden Club & Fort Mose Jazz Festival with Common, Keb ‘Mo, Wynton Marsalis January 10 – Garden Club of St. Augustine Open Invitation. Flower and garden enthusiasts interested in possibly joining the GCSA are invited to…
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It’s OK to Shed a Tear on Memorial Day
By Ron Estes “I carried the Regimental colors that day in the flag detail. I was a sergeant, a squad leader (three stripes). It was a stirring day.” Ron Estes later served 25 years as…
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Food, Wine, Beer and History Events Underway in May
St. Augustine – This year, more than ever, there are so many ways to cherish the time you spend exploring new fun adventures in America’s oldest city and along her coast. The St. Augustine…
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INTERESTED IN THE CIVIL WAR?
Please join our Civil War Discussion Group. Our next presentation will be Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the Anastasia Branch library in Sea Grove. The February presentation will be the first of 4 presentations on…
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Women’s Exchange and Lincolnville Museum Offer Black History Events
1838-1890-The Long Road to Freedom The St. Augustine Woman’s Exchange and The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center announce a weekend of riveting events, presentations, and exhibits. The exhibits are inspired by the New York Times…
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St. Augustine’s Jewish History & Heritage
Reprinted from Historic Coast Culture In 2003, Governor Jeb Bush declared January Florida Jewish History Month to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of Jewish Americans to Florida’s culture, history, and heritage. Researchers have…
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