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St Augustine is on the list for the top 10 most inspiring cities for photographers in 2015.  Read more...
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St Augustine makes the list for the 10 small cities to visit in 2015 that should absolutely be on your travel bucket list.  Read more here....
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By IRENE ARRIOLA. It’s been a hot and rainy summer for those us of who didn’t head for the hills of North Carolina or the cooler climes of New England, but staying home in St Augustine has had more than its share of rewards. It was the summer of 1964 when the Civil Rights Act was signed into...
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By RENEE UNSWORTH [email protected] The voting is complete and the Ancient City finished No. 6 in the Best Historic City contest, an online event hosted by 10Best, a division of USA Today Travel. The top five include Montgomery, Ala.; Annapolis, Md.; Williamsburg, Va.; Sav...
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For the third year in a row, St. Johns County has been ranked No. 1 in Florida in the Annual County Health Rankings Report released today by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The County Health Rankings Report measures a variety of health indicators that relate to...
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As spring breakers pour into Orlando, at some point, they may want a break from all the manufactured theme-park fun. For USA TODAY, Sarah Sekula finds just the right side trips that offer a change of pace and will have visitors feeling downright Floridian in no time.  Read more... Sarah Sekula, ...
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After four weeks of voting in 10Best.com's Readers' Choice contest, your votes helped identify the "Best Florida Attraction." The winners are: 1. Clearwater Marine Aquarium 2. The Ringling - Sarasota 3. Everglades Holiday Park - Ft. Lauderdale 4. Discovery Cove - Orlando 5. Magic King...
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The end of 2013 is rapidly approaching and every moment is packed with activities – it’s enough to take your breath away.  During this busy time when friends and family pour in to visit, please remember to patronize local merchants and restaurants as much as possible – we are so fortunate to ...
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Put on your running shoes because you’re going to need all the speed you can get to keep up with December in the Oldest City!  Music, theatre and art abound as we wind closer to the year’s end and what better way to treat our busy selves to something beautiful.  We are rich with culture and ev...
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Lend a hand: Everyone’s friend, Malea Guiriba, from Pie in the Sky is looking for help in restocking her food bank before the end of September.  The person or company that collects the most non-perishable food will win three of Malea’s world famous homemade pies.  Second place takes two pies a...
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