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Title: Sertoma Celebrates 100th Anniversary Location: Bishop Baker Center - 259 St. George St. Description: Seldom will helping others in need be so much fun. The International Sertoma Club is excited to announce a century of service to mankind and a local presence for more that forty years. Serto...
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Happy 15th Anniversary to the St Johns Housing Partnership, Executive director Bill Lazar and all of the dedicated people who work tirelessly to improve the lives of our citizens through their “Fix, Rent, Buy, Keep” efforts as well as many other programs. A recent event held at the World Golf Vi...
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By Irene Arriola Posted: St Augustine Record - March 15, 2012 There’s so much to catch up on now that the season of pneumonia and bronchitis has hopefully come to an end and I’m back in the proverbial saddle again. It appears that spring has come early on the heels of a most temperate ...
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Are you looking for something to do with your family?  According to Budget Travel,  St Augustine has one of the 16 best Summer Attractions for Families. Swashbucklers, hoist your sails and head for the artifact-packed St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum (12 S. Castillo Dr.). This is the ...
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"The top ten cities include places for every type of traveler," said Bill Wood, Executive Editor of AAA Publishing. "The true beauty of these vacation spots lies in exploring them by foot, allowing travelers to absorb the personality and essence of the city - all while exercising, conserving fuel an...
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St. Augustine has added another top-10 award to a lengthening travel resume. TripAdvisor named the city to its “Top 15 U.S. Destinations on the Rise” for 2012.  St. Augustine was No. 9 on a list that includes two other Florida destinations as well as Austin and Branson, Mo. Nashville was No. 1....
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Despite a tough economy, business is booming on the nation’s oldest public street, said Jeff Norton, owner of Madre’s Restaurant on Aviles Street and president of the Aviles Merchants Association.  The street is lined with shops, galleries and restaurants. On Friday afternoon, dozens of people ...
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City officials Monday night approved a measure giving St. Augustine Realtor Irene Arriola of Saltwater Property Group the exclusive right to sell the former M&M Market at 102 Bridge St. Asking price: $345,000. “It’s a challenging property,” Arriola told the board. The contract says, “...
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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- Phil McDaniel wants to create St. Augustine's only distillery by renovating an old, empty ice plant building on Riberia Street in downtown.  He wants to create a distillery on one side, and an upscale bar and gift shop on the other. The distillery would also be open for tours...
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Saltwater Property Group is proud to support The St. Augustine Sertoma Club. We have served as a donation drop-off location for the three years and are honored to participate with this group. Sertoma works within the community to serve the needs of individuals who have fallen upon medical and fin...
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