10 State Parks Near St. Augustine, Florida
Wednesday February 29, 2012 @ 10:01 am
Temperatures continue to rise as spring approaches in the Nation’s Oldest City. There is so much to experience in St. Augustine from the origins of our nation’s history to the warm sands of our endless beaches. Whether you’re interested in bringing the whole family to town or searching for a romantic getaway, St. Augustine has it all.
This week we encourage you to get outside and enjoy this weather at one of the beautiful state parks in our area! Park amenities typically include picnic areas, hiking trails, fishing areas, boat ramps, playgrounds and acres upon acres of beautiful Floridian nature ready for you to explore. We’ve put together a list of 10 state parks within a short drive from St. Augustine.
St. Augustine Celtic Festival
Wednesday February 15, 2012 @ 10:02 am
When we think of Spain we often think of flamenco dancers, bull fighting and salsa music, but not all of Spain is characterized by stereotypical Spanish culture. In the mountains of Northern Spain where the Picos de Europa spill out of France and into the lush, green Spanish countryside, you are much more likely to hear bagpipes, sip cider and see remnants of the Celtic culture. It's from this part of Spain -- specifically from a city called Aviles in a province known as Asturias -- that St. Augustine's founder Pedro Menendez de Aviles was born. When he discovered the Nation's Oldest City in 1565, he imparted his mixed Spanish and Celtic culture on our beautiful little city.
Nearly 450 years later, we finally have an annual celebration to honor our Celtic ro
FDOT Road and Lane Closures for February 11-17, 2012
Friday February 10, 2012 @ 2:34 pm
St. Augustine --- The following is a list of roadwork underway by FDOT that may impact traffic in Putnam and St. Johns counties.
Putnam County
State Road 20: Daytime lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday from the Alachua County line to State Road 21/County Road 20A for ditch cleaning.
US 17: Daytime lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday from Laurel Lane to Junction Road for milling (asphalt removal) and repaving and for lowering manholes and water valves.
US 17: Daytime lane closures from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday from the weigh station to Kane Road for ditch cleaning.
St. Johns County
State Road 207: Possible daytime shoulder closures Monday through Friday for delivery of equipment and materials to construct a multi-use trail from the end of
Valentine's Day in St. Augustine
Wednesday February 1, 2012 @ 10:33 am
When it comes to romance, the city of St. Augustine knows a thing or two about love. Few places have as much romantic charm as the Nation's Oldest City with its cobblestone streets, horse drawn carriages and gorgeous sunsets. If you're looking to make plans for Valentine's Day, look no further than St. Augustine.
If we were to plan the perfect day of romance in St. Augustine, we think it would go something like this:
Upon arriving in St. Augustine we'd take a leisurely stroll through downtown,
grab lunch at an outdoor bistro (maybe one of the ones with a beautiful little fountain that creates just the right sort of peaceful ambiance). After lunch, we'd
browse through the gift shops on St. George Street and maybe pop into a few galleries on Aviles Street. In the late afternoon we'd
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