story and photography by Phil King Apple Jack, a 61 foot, 104 ton shrimp boat built in 1981 by DESCO, is on the hard at Saint Augustine Marine. Apple Jack is one of the last few shrimp boats built in Saint Augustine by the former largest shrimp boat builder in the world. Apple Jack is sadly sitting, stripped down and waiting for new direction. Apple Jack is slipping into history along with the local industries that built shrimp [...]
story by Stephanie Showalter photography by Lucy Smith The Floridian brings a culinary breath of fresh air to Saint Augustine and mixes it with a wonderful old Florida style that will make every diner feel right at home. Its vision was created by the three owners, recently married Jeff McNally and Genie Kepner McNally, and Tricia Mclemore. Together they have taken their vision and turned it into a very pleasing reality. The restaurant is [...]
story by Rhonda Parker photography by Tammy Harrow Where else would you find a piano bar called Rhett’s, if not standing with cool dignity next to Scarlet O’Hara’s, which seduces the passersby with her seductive brash and flash from a stand-out corner of Cordova and Hypolita Streets? But direct your attention next door to the white stucco building with its unobtrusive alcove entrance and slightly mysterious darkened windows. Leave behind the bustle and assault of [...]
Is that who I think it is? by Joy D’Elia Fanciful fairies, dancing mice, fighting soldiers, Clara and the handsome prince will swirl, twirl and sometimes fight their way across the stage at Flagler College Auditorium during Saint Augustine Ballet’s (SAB) upcoming performances of The Nutcracker on December 16, 17 and 18th. Those are the usual characters that come to mind when one is thinking about The Nutcracker. Indeed, it will be hard to miss them when [...]
Limelight Theatre Celebrates its 20th season of Entertaining St. Augustine by Wendy White Philcox • Photography by Tammy Harrow Limelight Theatre Co-Founders Jean Rahner and Anne Kraft Founded by Anne Kraft and Jean Rahner in August of 1992, the Limelight Theatre has been entertaining audiences for going on 20 years. When any arts organization in town celebrates a Big-O birthday, it’s cause for celebration. But when St. Augustine’s premier community theatre puts on a party, expect [...]
The Duchess of the Datil Pepper Sherry Stoppelbein is “The Duchess of the Datil Pepper.” Owner and operator of Hot Shot Bakery and Café located in the heart of beautiful downtown Saint Augustine between the Lightner museum and the Villa Zorayda. A specialty item is Datil Peppers dipped in chocolate. For those who can’t take the heat, you get two for seventy-five cents. The Datil is an exceptionally hot pepper, a variety of the species Capsicum [...]
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by Stephanie Showalter The Reef restaurant has built its reputation on offering great food with a view that can be rivaled by few. Located in Saint Augustine’s North Beach, the restaurant stretches along the Atlantic where diners can enjoy a memorable meal and experience the relaxing effects of the constantly rolling waves. It is a spot for tourists to visit and locals to return again and again. The Reef owner, Frank Usina, has put the daily [...]
story: Stephanie Showalter photo: Han Tak Nestled in the woods along the banks of the intracoastal is a true Florida fish camp that is more than meets the eye. Located in Vilano Beach, this site has had a restaurant and dock since 1946. After several owners and a name change, Bernard de Raad and his wife took ownership in 1999 and slowly began making Cap’s what it is today. De Raad is originally from the Netherlands while his wife is [...]
A Star Among Us by J. Gerenraich Having written a song that is set to be released on one of the country’s most anticipated records, David Elliott Johnson is riding high. The tune is titled “Over” and it appears on Blake Shelton’s new record, “Red, River, Blue.” This St. Augustine local hides amongst the crowd of soccer moms at RB Hunt Elementary where he picks up his son as well as the farmer’s market with his wife searching for the [...]
On Tour with Louis Michael Johnson Augustine Girl by Bill Bozway We were lucky to catch up with 23-year old Saint Augustine native Jordan Meredith. It was just two days before leaving for the next leg of her tour – a three month-long-leg. This hometown sweetheart is currently busy touring the country with band mate, Louis Michael Johnson. After they first met at a mutual friend’s party, the two discovered that they had both been making a living playing for [...]
“Have a Heart for Hospice!” All American Air Charitable Foundation Hosts Second Tournament Steve & Christine Chapman by Linda Meehan On Saturday, February 12, 2011, Steve and Christine Chapman’s lovely home in Saint Augustine Beach will be transformed into a classic Valentine setting from yesteryear to help raise funds for Northeast Florida Community Hospice and the Bailey Center for Caring on the Flagler Hospital campus. Celebrating the turn-of-the-century parlor game of table tennis, a full, competitive tournament, [...]
Pat Croce Brings Pirate & Treasure Museum to Saint Augustine Story by Kari Cobham & Photography by Justin Itnyer Long after pirates became the stuff of legends, Croce was just a “street corner kid” with dreams in a rough Philadelphia neighborhood in the 1960s, fascinated by Errol Flynn in Captain Blood. Croce is a frenetic mix of Italian and Irish as the son of Pasquale Croce, a self-made man who held down three jobs to care for his family. [...]
story: Stephanie Showalter photo: Han Tak Nestled in the woods along the banks of the intracoastal is a true Florida fish camp that is more than meets the eye. Located in Vilano Beach, this site has had a restaurant and dock since 1946. After several owners and a name change, Bernard de Raad and his wife took ownership in 1999 and slowly began making Cap’s what it is today. De Raad is originally from the Netherlands while his wife is [...]
by Stephanie Showalter The Reef restaurant has built its reputation on offering great food with a view that can be rivaled by few. Located in Saint Augustine’s North Beach, the restaurant stretches along the Atlantic where diners can enjoy a memorable meal and experience the relaxing effects of the constantly rolling waves. It is a spot for tourists to visit and locals to return again and again. The Reef owner, Frank Usina, has put the daily [...]
Culinary Outfitters by Stephany Showalter Out on South Dixie Highway is a hidden gem of a restaurant that is worth taking the time to find. The Bistro at Culinary Outfitters serves lunch daily and it is not your standard fare. Once you go, it will surely become a mainstay in your weekly lunch rotation. Opening the restaurant was a natural extension to their very busy and much sought after catering business. The catering division of the business has been here [...]
The Duchess of the Datil Pepper Sherry Stoppelbein is “The Duchess of the Datil Pepper.” Owner and operator of Hot Shot Bakery and Café located in the heart of beautiful downtown Saint Augustine between the Lightner museum and the Villa Zorayda. A specialty item is Datil Peppers dipped in chocolate. For those who can’t take the heat, you get two for seventy-five cents. The Datil is an exceptionally hot pepper, a variety of the species Capsicum [...]
Story by John (JB) Birney with Photography by John Berna Stetson & Woody Stetson Kennedy October 5th 1916 – August 27th 2011 Stetson Kennedy is someone everyone should know. He is a man of action. He is our own local civil rights legend, whose life will be admired and revered for generations. His stories will make your jaw drop and make you question what you have done lately to change the world. He was also a hero to Woody Guthrie [...]
Limelight Theatre Celebrates its 20th season of Entertaining St. Augustine by Wendy White Philcox • Photography by Tammy Harrow Limelight Theatre Co-Founders Jean Rahner and Anne Kraft Founded by Anne Kraft and Jean Rahner in August of 1992, the Limelight Theatre has been entertaining audiences for going on 20 years. When any arts organization in town celebrates a Big-O birthday, it’s cause for celebration. But when St. Augustine’s premier community theatre puts on a party, expect [...]
story and photography by Phil King Apple Jack, a 61 foot, 104 ton shrimp boat built in 1981 by DESCO, is on the hard at Saint Augustine Marine. Apple Jack is one of the last few shrimp boats built in Saint Augustine by the former largest shrimp boat builder in the world. Apple Jack is sadly sitting, stripped down and waiting for new direction. Apple Jack is slipping into history along with the local industries that built shrimp [...]
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