With St. Augustine’s population growing at a steady rate and the increasing popularity of food trucks, the St. Augustine Food Truck Co-Op has taken the opportunity to embark on a meaningful culinary endeavor. Founded by owners of YAMO Italian Street Food, Dawn and Jason Watkins, the co-op will set St. Augustine apart in the quest to attract the continually growing ‘foodie’ segment with over a dozen members, including Arepa Life, Wingin’ It, YAMO, German Street Food, Po Boy Paul’s, and Rad Ringo’s Mini Donuts among others. “There are many benefits to forming a cooperative,” explained Dawn Watki ..read more

The next time you’re driving through West Augustine, don’t be surprised if you see people flying through the air. Brennan Gagnon, a local homeowner and teacher at R. J. Murray Middle School, is building an 11-foot-tall and 24-foot-wide vertical skate ramp in his backyard. Once completed, Datil Pepper Vert Ramp will be open to members of the community for free. When Brennan closed on his first home this past year, he immediately knew it was the perfect opportunity to pursue his dream of providing a safe space for kids to come together and experience something new. “Vert skating offers a unique ..read more

Ancient City Entertainment has announced two brand new headliners for the inaugural AS IF! The 90’s Fest, which will be held Saturday, May 15th from 12pm to 9pm at Francis Field in downtown St. Augustine. With tunes like “Gangsta’s Paradise,” “Fantastic Voyage,” “1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin’ New),” and “C U When U Get There,” Coolio is a rapper and 1990s icon. He’ll be joined by fellow headliners Ken and Drew of Sister Hazel, a Gainesville-formed pop-rock band with singles like “All for You,” “Change Your Mind,” and “Happy.” “Our original headliner, Eve 6, couldn’t make it over to Florida from Cal ..read more

Chowder of all kinds is a staple of St. Augustine palettes. Luckily, we have some great restaurants that know how to do it right. We gathered a list of some of the best local places that are serving up great chowders – from clam to conch, and shrimp to corn. Whether you like your chowder creamy New England style or with a spicy tomato base (maybe even combined), here is a list of chowders to satisfy your tastebuds. Photography by Brian Miller St. Augustine Seafood Company 33 St. George Street This fast casual and family-friendly seafood restaurant is located in the heart of downtown St. Augu ..read more

Plenty of people were stocking up on groceries as we all began to practice social distancing – but we know firsthand that cooking this much at home can be exhausting. Luckily, most of the restaurants in St. Augustine are now open again for business and ready to dish out your favorites. We’ve gathered together direct links to the menus of every local St. Augustine restaurant to help you in your to-go order search or inspire you to give a new restaurant a try. Just click on each restaurant’s name, and the link will take you to their food. Be sure to check with the restaurant to verify if they ar ..read more

The COVID-19 pandemic presented the world with many challenges last year around this time. While life has still not returned to normal, things are looking promising. Last year, many holiday events were cancelled or held virtually. This year, there are many ways to celebrate Easter in St. Augustine. Religious Ceremonies Good Friday at the AMP by Colonial Church The Amp April 2, 6:30pm You’re Invited to join the Colonial Church community in a night of worship on Good Friday. This night is all about Jesus and the hope that we have because of the sacrifice that He made on the cross. All are welco ..read more

The pandemic has affected everybody, especially our seniors. Pie in the Sky has been working diligently to ensure their seniors are well taken care of through these unprecedented times. The nonprofit organization has gathered volunteers, hosted fundraisers, partnered with local restaurants, and is now excited to announce its new partnership with the local medical office, Island Doctors. Island Doctors recently donated over $7,000 to Pie in the Sky, which will help fund produce costs for seniors throughout the spring season. “We are thrilled to renew our partnership with Island Doctors,” said P ..read more

“April hath put a spirit of youth in everything,” Shakespeare loved the month of April and so does the St. Augustine Art Association! This coming spring the Art Association will host the 5th Annual St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out from April 22nd through the 25th. In coordination with the Lightner Museum, Plein Air artists will be painting locations found in the artwork from their exhibit, St. Augustine in a New Light: American Impressionism from the Collection of the Lightner Museum, which opens April 8. Artist Teri Tompkins paints during the 2019 Plein Ai ..read more

The St. Augustine Art Association is proud to provide a voice and stage for Veterans with a riveting, sometimes raw, emotionally-charged exhibition, entitled Then & Now: 50 Years of Veterans Experiences, on display July 2 through August 22, 2021. This exhibit demonstrates the healing power of art by showcasing eight individuals who use painting, sculpture, photography, poetry and other creative outlets. These Veterans share their experiences from subtle murmurs of anguish to cries for support and understanding. Then and Now merges St. Augustine’s art and history with today’s global militar ..read more

Imagine a greener world with less plastic pollution. This is what local nonprofit Beaches Go Green (BGG) hopes to inspire. Through their REUSABLE BOTTLES FOR SPORTS PROGRAM, BGG connects a local sponsor with a school or community sports team to provide team branded reusable bottles to young athletes. The most recent success is a partnership with Flagler Health+ and Ponte Vedra Athletic Association (PVAA) where BGG has distributed more than 1,200 SIC brand stainless steel water bottles for athletes to use instead of single-use cups and plastic bottles. PVAA teams including Jaws Lacrosse, Riptid ..read more