St. Johns County will be hosting an open house to discuss the planned improvement project for Woodlawn Road. The meeting will be held on Monday, July 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Heritage Park Amenity Center, located at 225 Hefferon Drive in St. Augustine. The project aims to enhance the road by implementing uniform lane widths, paved shoulders, and sidewalks on both sides of Woodlawn Road. This initiative will significantly improve the road’s infrastructure and enhance safety for pedestrians and drivers alike. Representatives from the St. Johns County Public Works staff will be present at the open house…
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Permit Issued for QB Drew Brees’ Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux in St. Johns County
St. Johns County recently issued a permit on June 5th for the construction of a Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux at 495 Durbin Pavilion Drive in Saint Johns. The estimated cost of construction for the nearly 7,500-square-foot restaurant is $2.1 million. The new establishment will be located in front of the Cinemark Durbin Park & XD theater within The Pavilion at Durbin Park. Arkel Constructors Inc., based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been contracted to handle the construction work. Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is a chain of restaurants that originated in Baton Rouge and is co-owned by former NFL quarterback Drew Brees. A…
Continue ReadingFirst Coast Opera Unveils Exciting New Season for October 2023-March 2024
Totally St. Augustine- First Coast Opera in St. Johns County, is set to charm and captivate audiences with its upcoming season. The renowned opera company has announced a thrilling lineup that includes Puccini’s “La Bohème” and Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance,” along with other surprises. “Puccini’s La Bohème” promises to sweep audiences away with its emotional power. Set in 19th-century Paris, the beloved opera follows the passionate love story between poet Rodolfo and seamstress Mimi in the vibrant Latin Quarter. With its artistic expression, youthful fervor, and heartrending melodies, “La Bohème” is sure to be an unforgettable journey…
Continue ReadingSt. Johns County Teen Assaults Jewish Man During Sukkot Celebration
A Jewish community in St. Johns County, is expressing outrage after it was revealed in new court documents that a previous attack may have involved a racial slur. The incident, which reportedly involved multiple teenagers, has resulted in 18-year-old Noah Amato facing charges as an adult for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and carrying a firearm without a license. According to the court documents, Amato allegedly attacked a teenager who was dressed in religious clothing for a Jewish holiday celebration. During the assault, he used antisemitic language, calling the victim a “Jewish f******”.…
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