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School will be out for the year soon! Do you know where your kids will be? A dilemma that most parents face with the summer break is how their children will remain engaged and entertained for about three months. Sure, everyone can splash around in the swimming pool at Summerset Village apartments. But what else? Fortunately, there are several day camps... [Read more...]

The St. Augustine coast is a vital ecosystem to several species of wildlife that rely on the environment. And one animal that receives special attention is the sea turtle. So it goes without saying that the city hosts a festival dedicated entirely to the amphibian! On Sunday, May 20, the sixth annual Sea Turtle Festival will be happening in downtown St.... [Read more...]

St. Augustine is a city that is alive with culture, from history to architecture to food. So it goes without saying that art and music are rich contributions to the area, as well. And a new festival is set to showcase St. Augustine's best cultural assets! On May 18-19, the inaugural Artbreakers 2012 Music & Art Festival will take place at the historical... [Read more...]

There are two things that go together really well, always: wine and food. Sure, you can do one without the other... but that may not be a good idea a lot of the time. For those times you absolutely must have wine + food, then there is an event in St. Augustine that is designed just for you. All you have to do is sign up for a journey on the Vittles &... [Read more...]

May has officially arrived, which means the month is full of events! One major occasion to pay attention to in the coming weeks is Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13! Better start thinking about the perfect gift for Mom! A few weeks ago, we suggested you surprise your mother with a special delivery of a flower arrangement. But you have to see Mom, too, right?... [Read more...]

We love spring because it means that the season starts picking up with activities such as fairs, festivals, concerts, sports and other outdoor events. But the month of May is when things really begin to gather steam! And we're going to make sure you know about it! In addition to Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day and Memorial Day, there are a handful of family-friendly... [Read more...]

Four out of the five last posts we've done on this blog have hadsomething to do with food. But we can't help it! Who doesn't love to indulge on all types of tasty treats, from ice cream to Mexican food? Especially since St. Augustine has a culture that is tied so closely to food, family and eating! Of course, sometimes we like to take our food less seriously.... [Read more...]

There are two things that go really well together at a festival: food, and live music. In St. Augustine, when you put the pair together, the result is the Rhythm & Ribs Festival. And this year's installment of the event is shaping up to be a good one! On the weekend of April 27-29, come on down to Francis Field to stuff your face with delicious barbecued... [Read more...]

As all know know, it can get pretty hot in St. Augustine. If you think it's warm now, just wait until summertime! So what can we do to keep ourselves cool when the mercury rises? Eat loads of ice cream, of course! There are a handful of ice cream parlors in the area that serve up frozen treats, from yogurt to smoothies, shakes to custard, that make any... [Read more...]

Every once in a while, an event comes our way that we cannot help but be a part of-- especially if it has to do with charity and raising money for a good cause. Next week near St. Augustine, there is one fundraiser that we can't pass up-- because food is involved, too! So you'd better believe we'll be hitting up a restaurant associated with Dining Out For... [Read more...]

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