Tag: St. Augustine

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…

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…

Parents in St. Johns County can breathe a sigh of relief this school year as a sidewalk along County Road 2209, where 9B and St. Johns Parkway intersect, has been relocated further away from the road. The county expects the sidewalk relocation to be completed on August 9th, just in time for students to return to school on August 10th. The initial installation of the sidewalk had raised concerns among parents regarding the safety of their children traveling to Liberty Pines Academy. The sidewalk had no guardrails or protection, and there was only a small distance separating it from the…

The Fountains at St. Johns, located near the Nocatee and Beachwalk communities, is nearing completion of its first phase. Situated on approximately 100 acres at the intersection of County Road 210 West and Interstate 95 in St. Johns County, the development is in close proximity to one of Northeast Florida’s fastest-growing corridors. The area is expected to see the construction of 5,000 new homes. Cross Regions Group, a commercial real estate company, recently announced the opening of several new businesses within The Fountains at St. Johns. Among the latest additions are The Dolly Llama Waffle Master, Dapper D’s Cigar Lounge,…