St. Augustine Traveler’s Tidbits
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The violets and azealas are blooming, the goldfinches have arrived and the leaves are falling. Spring is slowly but surely on its way.
I have lived in St. Augustine over twenty years and I still can't get used to leaves falling in the spring, but fall they do. Our live oak trees loose their leaves when new leaves emerge in the spring.
You can easily recognize live oaks. They are quite large and have spreading branches many of which are draped with Spanish moss. You'll see them all around town. One of the largest, the Old Senator, sits right in the middle of the parking lot at the Howard Johnson just off San Marco Avenue. From the size of the trunk it has been estimated that this tree is over 500 years old.
I spent the afternoon in town photographing our lovely downtown area and came across a pirate lady. After chatting with her and fellow pirate Tiger Lee, I learned about a wonderful, new, unique shop. I'll tell you more about it in my review below.
It is so fun here, you just never know what you're going to find. Some of the best places are just around the corner on the side streets. So poke around and see what you can discover.
I hope you're making plans to visit St. Augustine, you'll be glad you did.
We hope to see you soon.
All the best,
Lynn
What’s New at St-Augustine-Travel-Guide.com:
Several new pages are up that you'll want to be sure to look over.
There are several new restaurant reviews to check out. While you're at it why not tell the world about your favorite St. Augustine Restaurant. We'd love to know!
If you are flying to St. Augustine you'll want to visit our Jacksonville International Airport page.
Be sure to check back often to see what‘s new.
Special St. Augustine Restaurant Review:
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The Cheese Wheel
The Cheese Wheel has been a favorite of ours for many years.
When the kids were young we lived within walking distance, they felt quite grown up when they were finally old enough to go out to lunch at the Cheese Wheel all by themselves.
Recently, Chris was home and we stopped in and picked up a lunch to go. It was just as good as he remembered. He had his favorite, the bar-b-que sandwich and I had egg salad which was just the way I like it. Aren't memories wonderful?
Now this isn't a fancy place, but it is very good and reasonably priced. You'll find it at the intersection of San Marco Avenue and SR 16 at the Old Sugar Mill.
Special St. Augustine Shop Review
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Pirate Portraits n' Treasures
I came across this new, unique little shop today, purely by accident. I was out taking photographs and happened upon a beautiful pirate lady who I learned was Crazy Eyed Elise.
I asked her if I might take her picture and she invited me into the store to meet Tiger Lee, pirate extraordinaire, from the South China Seas. "Ahoy, matie", he says to me, "me name is Tiger Lee. Arrgh!" I knew I was in for a treat. This is the tale I heard...
Avast ye pirate lovers, Tiger Lee moves to St. Augustine to open Pirate Portraits N Treasures, the worlds first pirate store and photo studio.
Tiger Lee, from the South China Seas, plundered an ancient mystical box from the Manchu Emperor. Tiger be forced to flee his homeland to escape Royal Assassins.
Experience this magical image box, that transforms common folk into portraits of beautiful wenches n' fierce pirates in a matter of minutes.
Pirate Portraits n' Treasures is filled with real 150 year old trunks, pirate garb for men and women, fight quality swords, reproduction flinklocks, made to order tricorn hats, and pirate books.
Take home some real pirate booty, a pirate portrait of yourself! Be sure to visit this fun shop. Located at 100 St. George Street.
Upcoming St. Augustine Events:
March Events
- March 6 - First Friday Art Walk - 5:00 p.m. Downtown St. Augustine, Florida
- March 6 - 9 - The Sack of St. Augustine: Captain Searle's Raid of 1668 - Downtown
- March 6 - 9 - The Harvest of Hope Festival - Music, arts and film supporting migrant farm workers. St. Johns County Fairgrounds www.harvestofhopefest.net
- March 8 - 29 - Up Close and Personal Art Show - St. Augustine Art Association
- March 12 - April 5 - The Miracle Worker - The Limelight Theatre
- March 13 - Spanish Nightwatch Siege at Castillo de San Marcos - Avenida Menendez along the Bayfront Castillo de San Marcos
- March 13 - 15 - 28th Annual Lions Seafood Festival - Events Field, Castillo Dr.
- March 14 - Willie Nelson & Family in Concert - 7:30 p.m. St. Augustine Amphitheatre - Tickets
- March 15 - Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra with Paul Galbraith - 2:00 p.m. Flagler College Auditorium - Emma Concert Series
- March 21 - 17th Annual Lighthouse Festival & 5K Run - St. Augustine Lighthouse
- March 28 - Uptown Saturday Night - San Marco Avenue
- April 3 - First Friday Art Walk - 5:00 p.m. Downtown St. Augustine, Florida
- April 3 - 5 - Rhythm and Ribs Festival - Events Field, Castillo Dr.
- April 4 - Easter Festival at the World Golf Hall of Fame - World Golf Village
- April 5 - Blessing of the Fleet - noon - St. Augustine Municipal Marina, Bayfront
- April 5 - Chicago in Concert - 8:00 p.m. St. Augustine Amphitheatre Purchase tickets.
- April 5 - 26 - Out of Bounds Art Exhibit - St. Augustine Art Association
- April 10 - Hall and Oates - 8:00 p.m. St. Augustine Amphitheatre Tickets
- April 12 - Easter Promenade - 12:30 p.m. Plaza de la Constitucion, Downtown
- April 12 - Easter Parade - 3:00 p.m. Downtown
- April 16 - Menorcan Fromajardes Serenade - 7:00 p.m. Plaza de la Constitucion, Downtown
- April 17 - Joe Cocker Live - 7:30 p.m. St. Augustine Amphitheatre - Tickets
- April 18 - 19 - Earth Day Celebration - Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
- April 18 - 19 - St. Augustine Art Association Spring Art and Craft Festival - Events Field, Castillo Dr.
- April 23 - 26 - 7th Annual Florida Birding and Fotofest - Guana Environmental Education Center, Guana River State Park
- April 24 - The Beach Boys in Concert - 7:30 p.m. St. Augustine Amphitheatre - Tickets
- April 24 - Uptown Saturday Night - San Marco Avenue
- April 26 - Bella Voce Cabaret - 2:00 p.m. Flagler College Auditorium - Emma Concert Series
- April 26 - A Taste of St. Augustine & The Birth of Blues Music Fest - St. Augustine Amphitheatre
- April 30 - 311 - 7:30 p.m. St. Augustine Amphitheatre Tickets
- May 1 - First Friday Art Walk - 5:00 p.m. Downtown St. Augustine, Florida
- May 1 - James Taylor in Concert - 8:00 p.m. St. Augustine Amphitheatre - Tickets
- May 1 - 3 - Gamble Rogers Folk Festival - St. Johns County Fairgrounds
- May 3 – 31 - Spring Members Show - St. Augustine Art Association
- May 4 - Kings of Leon - 7:30 p.m. St. Augustine Amphitheatre Tickets
- May 4 - 10 - The Players Championship - Stadium Coarse at Sawgrass; PGA Tour
- May 8 - 31 - The Tempest - The Limelight Theatre
- May 18 - Rocky Horror Show - 8:00 p.m. St. Augustine Amphitheatre Tickets
- May 19 - Shakespeare Abridged - 8:00 p.m. St. Augustine Amphitheatre Tickets
- May 23 - Americana Pops - 7:00 p.m. St. Augustine Amphitheatre Tickets
- May 30 - Uptown Saturday Night - San Marco Avenue
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Watch for these new pages coming to St-Augustine-Travel-Guide.com very soon:
- St. Augustine Shopping
- St. Augustine Things to Do
- St. Augustine Authors
- St. Augustine News
- Everyday Needs
Ok, that's it for this issue - see you next time and I hope you have a wonderful visit to St. Augustine, Florida, my hometown!
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