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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
For your next spin: If your shelves could use more grooves, Music Matters Remixed is that old-school spot with a big, dig-worthy spread of vinyl, CDs, and cassettes, the kind of place locals browse for an hour, leave happy, then wonder where the afternoon went.
Peek Into 1908: Step into the Oldest Store Museum and wander a recreated 1908 general store while costumed clerks, a butcher, and a fast-talking snake oil peddler demonstrate the latest turn-of-the-century gadgets and time-savers.
Slow-smoked, no stress: Whether you’re feeding the crew or just yourself, Smokin' D's BBQ nails the comfort trifecta with slow-smoked meats by the pound, hefty sandwiches, and classic sides that taste like a Sunday nap.
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The five stories St. Augustine readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Site plan for Legends Landing, a development on World Commerce Parkway, lists Trader Joe's as the first one in St.
Full story at firstcoastnews.com ↗
White Castle has opened its newest Florida location in Daytona Beach on LPGA Boulevard off Interstate 95.
Full story at actionnewsjax.com ↗
St. Johns County Sheriff's Office has released a video of a rescue attempt by deputies from the Villano Beach Bridge, Florida, after a man became distressed and threatened to jump.
Full story at actionnewsjax.com ↗
The number of deaths caused by the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus in the southern United States has risen to 12 in 2026, according to data from the health departments of Florida and Louisiana.
Full story at en.cibercuba.com ↗
The St. Augustine City Commission is enforcing new rules for the Nights of Lights season, stating that downtown businesses and property owners have overhenhenned their lighting displays, which are contrary to the original intent of highlighting historic architecture throughout the city.
Full story at staugustine.com ↗
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