St. Augustine city officials recently held a special city commission meeting to discuss potential changes to the operations of local bars and restaurants in the area. During the meeting, officials unanimously voted to have a first reading on an ordinance that could impose new requirements on these establishments. If the ordinance is approved, it would mandate that bars and restaurants apply for a permit in order to sell alcohol past midnight. Additionally, these businesses would also need to have security cameras or a security guard on the premises. On weekends, amplified noise such as live music would be required to…
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Papercutt to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Benefit Concert for The United Way
Tickets for Papercutt, a popular 80s hair metal tribute band, will go on sale this Friday, August 25 at 10am. The band will be performing in St. Augustine, FL, and is known as North Florida’s premier 80s hair metal tribute band. Fans of the genre will have the opportunity to relive the nostalgic era with Papercutt’s energetic and authentic performances. Papercutt, with their dynamic stage presence and impressive musical talent, has gained a strong following in the area. The band pays homage to iconic hair metal bands of the 80s, recreating their vibrant sound and style. From the soaring guitar…
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St. Augustine Man Unearths $40,000 Ring on St. Augustine Beach
Joseph Cook, a resident of St. Augustine, spends his free time searching for treasure on the beaches of St. Augustine using a metal detector. Despite having been metal detecting for 25 years, Cook does not search for profit but rather as a way to do good things. Recently, Cook found a diamond ring on the beach worth $40,000 and was able to return it to its rightful owner. The couple, who had lost the ring while on vacation from Canada, had approached Cook about it a month prior. Although Cook couldn’t find the ring that day, he continued to keep…
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City of St. Augustine Offers Free Parking, Shuttle for Sing Out Loud Festival
The Sing Out Loud festival in St. Augustine, Florida will provide free parking and shuttle bus services on September 22nd and 23rd. As part of the festival’s emergency response plan, the Historic Downtown Parking Facility will be used to ensure public safety during the multiple performances at Francis Field. There will be a free shuttle service to the Visitor Information Center from three parking locations. These locations include 198 & 212 West King Street at the intersection of US1 and King Street, the St. Johns County Health Department at 200 San Sebastian View, and the San Marco Lot at 301…
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