St. Augustine Observer

30/05/2022

It’s because of those brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our freedom that we get to celebrate each day with our loved ones. We honor and remember you, today and every day, heroes.

08/05/2022

Happy Mother’s Day, observers! However you celebrate today, we send you love and happiness.

23/04/2021

Every day is Earth Day, and the Lullaby of the Rivers Festival at Airstream Row is a celebration of just that. Award-winning singer/songwriter and environmentalist Bob Patterson will perform his “Lullaby of the Rivers,” the inspiration for the festival, and raise awareness about the environment. The Carpetbaggers, Doug Spears, The Duffy Bishop Band, The Dunehoppers, Full Circle, John Dickey & Collapsible B, Lonesome Bert & The Skinny Lizzards, Michael Jordan, Remedy Tree, and Sam Pacetti are also slated to perform at the music festival.

Noon to 10 p.m.
Saturday, April 24
Airstream Row, located at 190 Vilano Rd., St. Augustine, FL, 32084

$10 at the door

20/04/2021

Today from 10 a.m. to noon at the St. John Paul II Catholic Church, located at 127 Stone Mason Way in Ponte Vedra Beach, catch NFL Hall of Famer Darrell Green and Frank Benischeck, founder of Totus Tuus Consulting, tell motivational stories about their success and how you can have it, too. Voluntary donations from Live Your Best Life 2021 will benefit The Longest Day Walk in St. Augustine by the Alzheimer’s Association.

If you miss the first event in Ponte Vedra Beach, a second Live Your Best Life 2021 will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, April 22 at the San Juan del Rio Catholic Church, located at 1718 FL-13 in Jacksonville. For more information, visit www.liveyourbest2021.com.

16/04/2021

Shop for a good cause this weekend from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 17 at Family Worship Center, located at 2040 State Rd. 207 in St. Augustine. Proceeds from the yard sale will benefit 4S Outreach who in turn help provide basic necessities like clothes, hygiene kits, bibles and food for the homeless in St. Johns County. For more information, visit the Family Worship Center’s website at www.thefwc.tv.

04/04/2021

From our families to yours, happy Easter. — Cliff and Tatiana

30/03/2021

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24/07/2020

Though the pandemic has changed the way we do things, it hasn’t halted our creativity - just ask the Ancient City Poets who have continued to share their art for all to enjoy. Have something to share? Join the Ancient City Poets this Sunday during their online open mic poetry reading. For more information on how to join, check out the Ancient City Poets Facebook event page.

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04/07/2020

🇺🇸🇺🇸Let freedom ring!🇺🇸🇺🇸
Happy Independence Day, readers! We hope you have a great weekend celebrating our independence and freedom. Remember to stay safe, practice social distancing and have fun!

25/05/2020

Thank you to our American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may enjoy freedom today and every day.

How will you honor our fallen heroes today? Let us know!

10/05/2020

Happy Mother’s Day, readers! And thank you, moms of the world, for loving us, raising us, teaching us and believing in us.

If you’re still looking for a Mother’s Day gift for the moms in your life, check out our “Quarantined Mother’s Day” gift guide in this month’s issue of The St. Augustine Observer. What did you get mom this Mother’s Day?

@ St. Augustine, Florida

08/05/2020

It’s Friday, folks! The Castillo de San Marcos (picture here) may still be closed to visitors, but its grounds are perfect for walking and exploring.

Where in the Ancient City will you spend your weekend?

@ Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

06/05/2020

Thank you, nurses, today and every day. Thank you for your care, compassion, empathy, kindness and all that you do for us while risking your own lives to save ours. You’re the world’s heroes.

01/05/2020

The May issue is here, readers. Check your mailboxes this weekend and next week for the latest issue of the St. Augustine Observer.

23/04/2020

🌱 Happy Earth Day! 🌱

02/04/2020

Have you filled out your Census form? Though April 1 isn’t the deadline to respond to the 2020 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau suggests using your household’s information as of April 1 when responding. To fill out the census form and ensure you’re counted in the 2020 Census visit my2020census.gov.

30/03/2020

Did you get your copy of the St. Augustine Observer yet? Check your mailboxes (and the link in our bio) this week for April’s issue.

@ St. Augustine, Florida

22/03/2020

The April issue of the St. Augustine Observer is nearly ready to send to the printer.

12/03/2020

The City of St. Augustine issued an administrative order Thursday canceling the following festivals due to Coronavirus (Public Health Emergency 20-15, COVID):
—St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival and Parade, March 14-15
—Lions Seafood Festival, March 20-22
—Rotary’s Rhythm & Ribs Festival, March 27-29

Additionally, the free park & ride shuttle service has been cancelled until April 1, 2020. For more information visit the City’s website at citystaug.com.

09/03/2020

“Be honest with yourself and with others,” writes Dirk Schroeder in this month’s column. Read on for this granddad’s advice on how to make every day count.

09/03/2020

06/03/2020

Happening this weekend:

The St. Augustine Orchid Society Repotting Clinic is from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 7 at Ace Hardware, located at 3050 US Highway 1 South.

02/03/2020

The March 2020 issue is out. Check your mailboxes today to read all about this month’s St. Augustine Lion’s Seafood Festival, the 25th Annual Rhythm & Ribs Festival, and more.

02/03/2020

Your neighborhood newspaper is now on Facebook and Instagram. Follow us to keep up with what’s happening in St. Augustine Shores, South and St. Johns County.