Read About St. Augustine, Florida. Visit the Nation’s Oldest City

St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city, also holds the distinction of being one of the nation's most charming. Whether you're a longtime resident or visiting the area for the first time, we've gathered all the resources you need to find where to stay, what to do and other community information about our unique little village.

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Things to Do in Ponte Vedra Beyond The Players Championship

2026-07-01T09:56:32-04:00July 1st, 2026|Community, Family Friendly, Things to Do, Uncategorized|

Photo courtesy of TPC Sawgrass. Each spring, thousands of golf fans make their way to TPC Sawgrass for THE PLAYERS Championship, one of the premier events on the PGA Tour. Television coverage beams images of Ponte Vedra to viewers around the world, reinforcing it as one of golf's most recognizable destinations. That connection [...]

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Beach Safety

2026-05-28T14:33:29-04:00May 27th, 2026|Beaches, Family Friendly, The Community, Things to Do|

UpdateUpd Updated May 2026 When you're looking for things to do in St. Augustine, it isn't unusual to have our beaches at the forefront of your mind. Florida's Historic Coast is home to a total of seven sandy shores which offer a degree of privacy that simply cannot be matched by other Florida beaches, [...]

  • Black women in St. Augustine protesting during civil rights movement

Black History Month: Celebrating Old City’s African American Heritage

2026-02-13T09:41:27-05:00February 12th, 2026|About OldCity, Art, Culture & Music, Black History, City Blog, Community, History & Heritage|

This plaque reads "These steps were salvaged when the Monson Hotel was demolished in 2003 and remain tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who was arrested here in 1964." Black History Month offers a chance to experience St. Augustine with fresh perspective, to think about the history in each cobblestone or brick [...]

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Civil Rights History in Old City

2026-01-21T12:16:35-05:00January 21st, 2026|Art, Culture & Music, Community, History & Heritage|

Most visitors come to St. Augustine for its Spanish colonial landmarks, centuries‑old architecture, and postcard‑perfect streets. But the Ancient City also holds a powerful place in modern American history. In 1963 and 1964, St. Augustine became one of the most volatile and nationally significant battlegrounds of the Civil Rights Movement. What unfolded here helped push [...]

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