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Hey St. Augustine, hope your week’s off to a good start! St. Patrick Parade with FDNY pipes and drums, K-9 tracking training, Samara Joy concert, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Irish festivities and fanfare: St. Augustine’s St. Patrick Parade will start March 14 at 10 a.m., led by FDNY Emerald Society Pipes and Drums, with visiting performers and local groups joining the fun — get all the details.
Inside the art of tracking: In January, K-9 teams from across the country trained in St. Augustine, running search scenarios in varied conditions and distances while strengthening the bond between dogs and handlers — see how the training works.
Keeping homes safe and sound: St. Augustine’s CRA has launched Revive & Restore, offering up to $25,000 for home repairs to income-qualified owners in the West City CRA. Limited funds may create a waiting list — read the full story.
New safeguards for conservation lands: Rep. Kim Kendall of St. Augustine advanced a bill to add transparency to state land swaps, winning unanimous committee support. It heads to the House, requiring 30 days’ public notice — see what’s in the bill.
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
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Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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Community grants expand music access: A new free 18-week after-school music enrichment program has launched for elementary students in St. Johns County. Run by trained music therapists, sessions happen at Ketterlinus Elementary, American Legion Post 194, and the W.E. Harris Community Center. Kids can try instruments, sing, and build skills. Get all the details.
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Acclaimed rockers bring the hits: The Black Crowes are coming to The St. Augustine Amphitheatre on June 2. Tickets went on sale February 6 and are available now. Expect a high-energy set from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2025 nominees right here in St. Augustine. Get all the details.
Gold is having a moment: Between inflation headlines, market swings, and growing global uncertainty, precious metals are (again) in the spotlight. American Hartford is currently offering up to $25,000 in free silver when you open a qualified account. They’ll also help you set up a penalty-free gold IRA with a lowest price guarantee, no buyback fees, and 7-day price protection.
Spin something new: Shelves need a fresh groove? Tonevendor Records keeps 20,000+ titles flowing across every genre, with turntables and audio goodies for your setup. Expect crate-digging, effortless flips, and staff guidance toward something you didn’t know you needed…pure local collection energy.
A second opinion never hurts: Not every financial advisor is the right fit, and it’s okay to explore your options. Unbiased matches you with an advisor based on your personal situation, giving you a chance to ask questions in a free, no-pressure conversation to see if the fit makes sense. No obligation — just helpful advice.
Refresh your coverage: Whether your auto rate crept up again or your shop’s policy needs a sanity check, Business & Auto Insurance Specialist, Inc. delivers quick quotes and licensed, actually-listening humans who tailor personal and commercial coverage, keeping you neither overinsured nor underinsured so you can get back to everyday life with a little more peace of mind.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🕰 Resin Class – Clock @ Coconut Barrel | Tuesday (2/10) at 11:00 AM – Trade doomscrolling for a hands-on resin class where you craft a custom clock, all supplies included. Learn solid techniques, make a piece you’ll actually hang, and finally retire that blinking microwave clock. $65 per person, bring a friend, register to lock in your spot.
🌳 Valentine’s Day Special Love Tree History Tours @ San Sebastian Marina | Thursday (2/12) – Skip the prix fixe circus and, this Valentine’s, wander a Love Tree history tour, a rom-com for grown-ups who like their kisses with a side of local lore. Stroll past entwined oaks, hear old-town love stories, and leave feeling smug, romantic, and slightly smarter.
🐦 Guided Bird Walk @ Anastasia State Park | Thursday (2/12) at 8:15 AM – Nothing beats an easy stroll at Anastasia State Park while a savvy volunteer points out shorebirds and waders and you pretend you saw them first. Open to all birders, bring binoculars, comfy shoes, and curiosity. Free with park admission, weather permitting.
This weekend
🎨 Arts & Crafts Show @ St. Johns County Pavilion | Saturday (2/14) – Nearly 100 juried artisans and master craftsmen fill the St. Johns County Ocean Pier Pavilion for an arts and crafts show in St. Augustine Beach. Expect gallery-level work, sea breeze, and finds that are not your kid’s macaroni art, finally.
💕 Galentines / Valentine’s Day @ Coconut Barrel | Saturday (2/14) at 10:00 AM – Think your gift game is strong? Prove it at the indoor market at Mall 2121, with 40+ local vendors, fresh finds from Salt Kissed Blooms, freebie surprises, and a Coconut Barrel mocktail while you browse, all the fun of shopping without the weather drama, supplies permitting.
🍺 Bonsai & Beer @ Jimmy Hula’s | Sunday (2/15) at 3:30 PM – Think you can keep a plant alive longer than a hermit crab? Join Bonsai & Beer at Jimmy Hula’s as pro Alex Stanford shows you how to pot, prune, and style an easy tropical bonsai to take home. Tools included, beer sold separately, spots limited.
🎤 Samara Joy @ Fort Mose Historic State Park | Sunday (2/15) at 6:00 PM – Samara Joy brings her velvet-smooth jazz to Fort Mose Historic State Park, which feels like it was built for nights like this. Think oaks, history, and a voice that stops conversations. Pack a chair, a blanket, and that friend who still loves real standards.
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📻 St. Augustine report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 72°F – Low: 52°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 3 to 9 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 71°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 12%
Mostly cloudy. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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