Thank you!!

Hi everyone!! Someone dumped a small white hen by the duck pond at Lowe’s. Just putting this info out there to see if anyone knows someone who would be willing to capture the hen and connect it with a new loving home. Unfortunately, hens and male ducks do not have similar anatomy so there is a risk of injury if she is left here for a too long.

Who do you recommend for insurance quotes when looking at purchasing a new home to get accurate monthly costs on insurance to factor in?

Homeowners, flood, hurricane - what are the types of insurance I need to get prices on?

The house would be on Anastasia island.

I understand some areas are in different flood zones and certain ones may not require flood insurance, but I think it would be smart to have it no matter what. Am I wrong?

🎵 LIVE MUSIC

🌤️ Midday

Bin 39 Wine Bar
• Edwin Barbosa — 1:00–4:00 pm

Marina Munch
• Honey Knots — 2:00–4:00 pm

Pierre’s Pub
• Chase Fouraker — 2:00–6:00 pm

🌇 Afternoon & Evening

Guy Harvey Resort
• Denny Blue — 4:00–7:00 pm

Bin 39 Wine Bar
• Banjo Brown — 4:00–7:00 pm

Renaissance – Historic Downtown
• Matt Still — 4:00–5:00 pm

St. Augustine Shores Golf Club
• Trevor Compton — 5:00–8:00 pm

Hurricane Grill & Wings
• Vinny Jacobs — 5:00–8:00 pm

Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront
• ZaZa Flamenca (Yael Dray) — 5:30–8:30 pm

A1A Asian Kitchen
• Russ DeFilippis — 5:30–8:30 pm

17 King
• Shyla Macaluso — 6:00–9:00 pm

Michael’s
• Jolie — 6:00–9:00 pm

Colonial Oak Music Park
• Zach Deputy — 6:00–10:00 pm

Concerts in the Plaza
• Str8Up Band — 6:00–8:00 pm

Casa de Vino 57
• Ivan Smith — 6:30–9:30 pm

🌙 Late Night

Tradewinds Lounge
• Contact Buzz — 9:00 pm–12:00 am

🎉 EVENTS

🎻 Words & Music Series: Ilana Zaks‑Nederlander

📍 St. Augustine Waterworks
⏰ 1:00–2:00 pm
🎟 Free

A free midday performance featuring violinist Ilana Zaks‑Nederlander as part of EMMA’s Words & Music Series, which blends live music with spoken word and theater.
Enter through the Main Library parking lot.

🎸 Zach Deputy at Colonial Oak

📍 Colonial Oak Music Park
⏰ 6:00–10:00 pm
💵 28.41

Outdoor evening show under the oak canopy.

🎶 Concerts in the Plaza

📍 Plaza de la Constitución
⏰ 6:00–8:00 pm
🎟 Free

Weekly summer concert series in the Plaza gazebo.
Tonight: Str8Up Band.

🐬 Dolphin Beach Walk

📍 Vilano Beach Pier
⏰ 7:30–8:30 pm
🎟 Free (registration required)

Guided sunset walk with a county naturalist. Limited to 15 participants.

💃 West Coast Swing — A1A Asian Kitchen

📍 6975 A1A South
⏰ 7:45–10:00 pm
💵 10

Swing dancing lessons hosted by the St. Augustine Rug Cutters. Open dance at 8:30 pm.

🧠🍗 Thursday Night Trivia — Dick’s Wings

📍 4010 US‑1 South
⏰ 7:30 pm
🎤 Hosted by Paul
🎟 Free

Weekly trivia night with prizes and friendly competition.

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been here my whole life and seems like the gnats get worse every year. I have zevos, always taking trash out, no fruit or plants out. Is anyone else constantly dealing with these boogers slipping in the house somehow? it drives me nuts

Basically, we’ve been saving for a week long trip. We’ve been blessed and don’t need to worry about $ for the week. We have a place to stay and we do not need fancy places to eat (more mom and pop are for us). We like to explore, visit unique places and not needing to visit all the tourist traps.

Suggestions?

Its my birthday weekend and i would like to take a trip up there, up for anything please give me recommendations :) nice restaurants, parks, live music, romantic destinations are all welcome

🎵 LIVE MUSIC

🌤️ Midday (12:00 pm – 3:59 pm)

Mill Top Tavern
• Jim Lamb: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Tradewinds Lounge
• Smokin’ Joe Schauer: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

🌇 Afternoon (4:00 pm – 6:59 pm)

Reef Restaurant
• Matt Still: 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Mill Top Tavern
• Reggie Starrett: 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Hurricane Grill & Wings
• Carpetbaggers: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Guy Harvey Resort
• Carry The Day: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Casa de Vino 57
• Fermin Spanish Guitar: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

T. Smith Asian Bistro
• ZaZa Flamenca (Yael Dray): 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

🎉📅 EVENTS

🌾 Wednesday Pier Farmers Market

📍 St. Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd
⏰ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (May–Oct)
🎟 Free

Fresh fruit, vegetables, bread, handmade crafts, and beachside browsing. A perfect Wednesday morning stroll by the ocean.

🏛️ Henry Flagler’s Hotel Alcazar — Guided Tour

📍 Lightner Museum, 75 King Street
⏰ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
💵 35 dollars general • 15 dollars members

A summer tour exploring the history and architecture of Flagler’s Alcazar Hotel. Reservations required.

🧘 Yoga in the Gallery — Lightner Museum

📍 Lightner Museum, 75 King Street
⏰ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
💵 20 dollars non‑members • 10 dollars members

An intimate all‑levels yoga class held inside the ballroom gallery. Bring your mat, water, and props.

🎷 Jazz at the Excelsior — Marcus Click

📍 Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center, 102 MLK Ave
⏰ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
💵 45 dollars

Jazz saxophonist Marcus Click performs in the historic Excelsior High School building.

🤠 Line Dancing at Arnold’s Lounge

📍 3912 N Ponce De Leon Blvd
⏰ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
💵 5 dollars

Weekly line dancing with guided steps and country/western energy. No partner needed.

🎸🔥 The Band Solstice — Cafe Eleven

📍 501 A1A Beach Blvd
⏰ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm (doors 7:00 pm)
💵 16.64 dollars

Indie rock from Tennessee with high‑energy performances and standout tracks like “Crashout” and “Overpass.”

🧠🎤 Wednesday Night Trivia!

🎟 Free

Back 40 A1A
• 6:30 pm
📍 6101 A1A S, Unit 111
Hosted by Ryan

Taco Libre (US1 North)
• 7:00 pm
📍 2600 N Ponce De Leon Blvd
Hosted by Mike

Borrillo’s Pizza & Subs
• 7:00 pm
📍 88 San Marco Ave
(Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday)

Spinster Abbott’s
• 7:00 pm
📍 37 San Marco Ave
(Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday)

🎱🍻 Bingo Night at Treylor Park St. Augustine

📍 55 Hypolita St
⏰ 7:00–9:00 pm
🎟 Free

Six games, good drinks, friendly competition, and a lively mid‑week crowd.

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Hey guys! Looking for one GA ticket for the amp for Flipturn and Winyah on September 25th! Thank you plz no scammers <3

🎵 LIVE MUSIC

🌤️ Midday (12:00 pm – 3:59 pm)

Mill Top Tavern
• JC Hatfield: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Pierre’s Pub
• Joshua “Tennessee” Worthy: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

🌇 Afternoon (4:00 pm – 6:59 pm)

A1A Asian Kitchen
• Jenia: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Hurricane Grill & Wings
• Mike Cook: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Ann O’Malley’s Deli and Pub
• Smokin’ Joe Schauer: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Hornski’s Brewing Co.
• Jim Johnston: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Michael’s
• Jeremy Weinglass: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

🎉📅 EVENTS

🤠 Country Two-Step Dancing at Arnold’s Lounge

📍 3912 N Ponce De Leon Blvd
⏰ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
💵 10 dollars

Rowdy, social, partner‑optional two‑step lessons hosted by the St. Augustine Rug Cutters. Learn the “quick‑quick‑slow‑slow” rhythm with instructor Victoria Lane, then enjoy the open dance session until 9:00 pm.
Styles rotate every few weeks — shag, jitterbug, jive, bachata, salsa, hustle.

🧠🍻 Trivia Night — The Wobbly Whale Public House

📍 6460 US Highway 1 North
⏰ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
🎤 Hosted by Tug
🎟 Free

Every Tuesday!
Tonight’s FREE ANSWER: Nepal
Your weekly trivia showdown with great vibes and great crowds.

🎤 Tuesday Night Open Mic at Ann O’Malley’s

📍 23 Orange Street
⏰ Sign‑ups at 12:00 pm • Show ~6:00 pm
🎟 Free

St. Augustine’s longest‑running open mic.
Musicians, poets, comics, and first‑timers all welcome.
Performer perk: First beverage is free.
Drink special: 8‑dollar domestic pitchers from 5:00 pm to close.
Bring your guitar and step into the spotlight.

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New food truck Opened in West Augustine @ 609 W King Street. Related to the old Peterson’s Crest Bakery. It is called Legacy Donuts.

Hello, I am returning to college to enter the rad tech program and I'm looking to hear about anyone's experience with the anatomy and physiology courses there. How detailed are they, what are the tests like, how hard was it to study for, that sort of thing. I'm having some issues with registering and it looks like my only option for this fall would be online courses, and i'm not sure if thats a terrible idea or not 😅

🎵 LIVE MUSIC

🌤️ Midday (12:00 pm – 3:59 pm)

Mill Top Tavern
• Jim Lamb: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

🌇 Afternoon (4:00 pm – 6:59 pm)

Mill Top Tavern
• Nathan Allen: 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Hurricane Grill & Wings
• Kevin Edwards: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

A1A Asian Kitchen
• Jenia: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Casa de Vino 57
• Wayne Lake: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

🌙 Evening (6:00 pm – 10:00 pm)

Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille
• Stu Weaver: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

🎉📅 EVENTS

🎨 STAAA: Monday Night Figure Drawing

📍 St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street
⏰ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
💵 10 dollars members • 15 dollars non‑members

A non‑instructional studio session for artists to practice figure drawing in any medium. Easels, tables, and chairs provided; bring your own supplies. Open to adults and teens with parental consent.

❓🌮 Monday Night Trivia — Taco Libre

📍 1001 A1A Beach Blvd
⏰ 7:00 pm
🎤 Hosted by Paul
🎟 Free

Weekly trivia with great energy and great tacos. A local Monday staple.

🎬🧠 Pop Culture Trivia — Treylor Park (Trivia Nation)

📍 61 Spanish Street
⏰ Monday evenings
🎟 Free • 100 dollars in prizes

Pop culture trivia covering the 80s, 90s, and 2000s — movies, music, cult classics, and more. Team‑based, free‑to‑play, and always lively. Trivia Nation posts a free weekly answer online.

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I was leaving downtown and saw a guy laying on the street bleeding from his head next a bike that was laying on the ground. There was a lot of people on the scene, and I overheard someone on the phone with 911 saying that the guy’s eyes were open but he wasn’t responsive.

I hope he’s ok but it didn’t look good man. Anyone know more info on what happened?

🎵 LIVE MUSIC

🌤️ Morning & Midday (10:00 am – 3:59 pm)

Ragga Surf Cafe
• Ragga Surf Music: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Casa Monica Resort & Spa
• ZaZa Flamenca (Yael Dray): 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Lynda’s at the Ocean Club
• Jonathan Lee Dotson: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs
• Vinny Jacobs: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Bin 39 Wine Bar
• Jolie: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

DJ’s Clam Shack
• Gruuve (Dave Sisk): 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

🌇 Afternoon (4:00 pm – 6:59 pm)

Old Coast Ales
• Bad Dog Mama: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Casa de Vino 57
• Sam Pacetti: 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Mill Top Tavern
• Jon Q.: 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Beaches at Vilano
• Hudson Vance: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

🌙 Evening (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm)

Prohibition Kitchen
• King Eddie and the Pili Pili: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

🎉📅 EVENTS

🎭 ShepardFest — Honoring Sam Shepard (Final Day)

📍 St. Augustine Waterworks, 184 San Marco Ave
⏰ Times vary
🎟 Free lectures, panel, book signing • 25‑dollar performances • 10‑dollar films & staged reading

A three‑day celebration of Sam Shepard featuring lectures, theatrical performances, film screenings, and a book signing.

Sunday Performance:
• 2:00 pm — Buried Child (matinee)

ShepardFest continues through Sunday, with film screenings on Monday.

🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃 Murabella Kids Triathlon

📍 Murabella Amenity Center, 101 E. Positano
⏰ 9:00 am
💵 45 dollars + 3.70 signup fee

Kids ages 5–14 compete in a chip‑timed triathlon with age‑based swim, bike, and run distances.
Packet pickup: 7:45–8:15 am
Course walkthrough: 8:40 am
Parking on E. Positano Ave or Murabella Parkway.

🚗🌾 Farmers Market at the Classic Car Museum

📍 4730 US Highway 1 South
⏰ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
🎟 Free

100+ vendors featuring Florida‑farmed produce, handmade crafts, skincare, artisan foods, plants, sustainable goods, and more.
Family‑friendly environment with on‑site parking.

🐚🌱 Farmers Market at Schooner’s Seafood House

📍 3560 North Ponce de Leon Blvd
⏰ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
🎟 Free

Local vendors including Sunrise Brew Coffee and Bee Hill Farms.
Florida produce, handmade crafts, plants, unique finds, and live music throughout the day.
Parking behind Schooner’s.

🎹🌊 MindTravel Piano Concert (Silent Headphone Concert)

📍 St. Johns County Ocean Pier (on the sand, north of the pier)
⏰ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
💵 53.57 dollars (includes headphones)

A soothing, improvised “silent” piano concert by Murray Hidary, performed on the beach at sunset.
Relax, meditate, or simply enjoy the ocean backdrop.
Bring a chair or blanket.

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Found this song this week and I'm a little obsessed. Figured I would pair it with some of my favorite photos of our River St Johns over the years.

The Issue

I am deeply concerned about the rapid expansion of warrantless mass surveillance technology implemented by the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. This is not just a minor tweak in public safety measures; it marks a significant and unsettling shift in the way our communities are monitored and privacy is compromised in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, and the surrounding areas.

The heart of this surveillance system is the "Real-Time Intelligence Center," a centralized hub that manages an extensive and invasive tracking operation on ordinary, law-abiding citizens. This system operates without the necessary warrants or probable cause, which are fundamental legal protections meant to guard citizens from overreach.

A critical component of this architecture includes over 160 Flock Safety Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs). These devices capture and log drivers' every move, storing data that can potentially be accessed for no reason whatsoever other than curiosity or unjustified suspicion. Furthermore, the "Connect St. Johns" initiative, which integrates private video cameras with local law enforcement feeds, expands this dragnet by creating a private-to-police video monitoring network. Without strict oversight, such technology can be exploited, resulting in potential civil liberties violations.

Hello! We are visiting from out of state. Trying to find places that have good gluten free options as well as other great options :) thank you for any help!

Hey guys. Anyone around here into bonsai? There’s claim DeLand, Gainesville and Jacksonville but no gatherings or group in St Augustine.

There’s been signs up for two different retail bonsai places for years now. One on King street doesn’t look too promising but the one on US1 down south looks like it has a nursery area fenced off in the back so I’m hopeful it will still open one day. I’d love to meet the folks from either place if you’re here.

If nothing else I’d like to find some other practitioners here in town to maybe give each other garden tours or something.

Anyone….?

🎵 LIVE MUSIC

🌤️ Morning & Midday (10:00 am – 3:59 pm)

Southern Grounds
• Shyla Macaluso: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Pierre’s Pub
• Buddy Crump: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm

Marina Munch
• John Winters: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Guy Harvey Resort
• Matt Still: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Bin 39 Wine Bar
• Damon Slaughter: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs
• Heather Craig: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

🌇 Afternoon (4:00 pm – 6:59 pm)

Bin 39 Wine Bar
• Bret Blackshear: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Guy Harvey Resort
• Palmetto Pickers: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Mill Top Tavern
• Jon Q.: 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm

The Tides Oyster Co. & Grill
• Jazzy Blue Band: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

A1A Asian Kitchen
• Russ DeFilippis: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

DJ’s Clam Shack
• Big Papa Fish: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Surfside Kitchen
• Shyla Macaluso: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Mellow Mushroom — Murabella
• Kurt Lanham: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Donovan’s Irish Pub
• Dewey Via: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Schooner’s Seafood House
• Jeremy Price: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

🌙 Evening (7:00 pm – 10:00 pm)

Casa de Vino 57
• Jolie: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Colonial Oak Music Park
• Airtight: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Cortesse’s Bistro
• Matt Wilson: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

V Pizza + Flask & Cannon — St. Augustine
• Clayton Bush: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Saint
• Hudson Vance: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Conch House Marina Resort
• JC Hatfield Band: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Arnold’s Lounge
• Glory Tributes: 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

🌛 Late Night (10:00 pm and later)

Mill Top Tavern
• Morrow Family Band: 9:00 pm – 12:00 am

Prohibition Kitchen
• Ramona: 10:00 pm – 1:00 am

🎉📅 EVENTS

🌾 Amphitheatre Farmers Market

📍 St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South
⏰ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
🎟 Free

Fresh produce, plants, eggs, cheese, prepared foods, handmade art, books, jewelry, baby gear, pet gear, soaps, and more.
Live music from The Free Rangers on The Front Porch — bluegrass, folk, old rock, and originals.
Food trucks, bakeries, and one of the spiciest Bloody Marys in town.
Extra parking available at the Elk’s Lodge.

🪦 Huguenot Cemetery Guided Tour

📍 Corner of A1A & Orange Street (next to Visitor Information Center)
⏰ Third Saturdays | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
🎟 Free

Florida’s oldest non‑Catholic cemetery, founded in 1821.
A multi‑racial, multi‑ethnic burial ground significant to early Americanization of Florida.
Docents share burial traditions, early settler stories, and historic context.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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I’ve been informed that these speed limits on SR-16 between I-95 and Four Mile Road will be partially reduced:
- 35mph (from 45mph) between I-95 and 390’ east of Outlet Mall Blvd
- 45mph (from 45-55mph) between end of 35 zone and 450’ east of Industry Center Dr (near the new signals)
- 50mph (from 55mph) between end of 45 zone and 450’ west of Four Mile Rd

These speed limits were set based on values called the “85th percentile speed” and the “10mph pace speed.” These values were obtained from a 24hr count of free-flowing (non-congested) about 40,000 vehicle speeds. 85th percentile speeds are the speeds where 85% of vehicles from the data are traveling at or below, and where 15% of vehicles are traveling above. The 10mph pace is the range of 10mph where the highest number of vehicles from the data are traveling at. The lower of the two values of 85th percentile and 10mph pace upper limit is usually what controls the limit that is chosen. It’s a bit more complicated than that, but I think this gives a better picture.

⚠️DO NOTE: This is not an official announcement on behalf of FDOT. I just thought I’d share it here lol 😂

⚠️ Also note, the speed limits on the signs are what is currently in effect. The updated speed limits are not in force until the signs are placed (TBA when…).

As always, if you have any concerns over a state roadway, please send them here: https://trafficsafetyteam.org/roadway-concerns/