A large portion of the Surfside Park parking lot in Vilano Beach will be closed due to a renourishment project, limiting access to the beach during construction. The United States Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced that mobilization for the St. Johns County Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) project will begin on August 7, with dredging commencing on August 17 and expected to continue until March 2024. The county was awarded $20.2 million in June for the project, which aims to renourish approximately three miles of shoreline in south Ponte Vedra and Vilano beaches. The beaches in this area have experienced…
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Father, 2 Sons Hospitalized After Drowning Incident at St. Augustine Hotel Pool
A father and his two sons from South Florida were hospitalized after a drowning incident occurred at a hotel pool in St. Augustine. The incident took place at the Rodeway Inn on N. Ponce de Leon Boulevard, and the St. Augustine Police are currently investigating the matter. It has been reported that none of the individuals involved knew how to swim. The elementary-age children were airlifted to Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, while the 58-year-old father was taken to Ascension St. Vincent’s hospital. As of now, there are no further details available on the incident, no fatalities have been reported…
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St. Johns County Fire Rescue Sends Birthday Wishes to K9 Garrett
K9 Garrett, a valued member of the St. Johns County Fire and Rescue Department, celebrated his eighth birthday today. As part of the fire and rescue team, Garrett has dutifully served the community for the past eight years. The dedication and loyalty of this four-legged member have been invaluable in carrying out important tasks and providing essential support in emergency situations. Garrett’s milestone birthday serves as a reminder of the significant contributions made by service animals, showcasing the special bond between humans and their canine companions. We applaud K9 Garrett for his years of service and wish him a happy…
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Songwriters Festival Returns for Annual Celebration in St. Augustine
The St. Augustine Songwriters Festival has partnered with Bozard Ford and will be held in Downtown St. Augustine from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1. The festival aims to showcase the creative process of songwriting and the stories behind the songs. Various artists will be in attendance, including Ronnie Bowman, who collaborated with Luke Combs on the song “Crazy Beautiful.” Several venues, such as the Colonial Oak Music Park, Prohibition Kitchen, and Tradewinds Lounge, will host the event once again, following last year’s successful collaboration. The St. Augustine Songwriters Festival is presented by Sing Out Loud Festival and Bozard Ford, with…
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