City once held Olympic swimming tryouts | StAugustine.com

Photo Gallery: From SA Historical Society collection | StAugustine.com

Saturday: July 28 Uptown Saturday Night From 5 – 9 p.m. galleries, antique stores and unique shops on St. Augustine’s San Marco Avenue between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission of Nombre de Dios feature book signings, live music, refreshments and more. 904-823-9263 Walk on the Wild Side at Anastasia State Park A 2.5 mile Ranger-led

Only 3 miles from downtown – the lovely Anastasia State Park: Friends of Florida State Parks

 Edna Buchanan, who will receive the 2012 Lifetime  Achievement Award from the Florida Heritage Book Festival this September, will be staying at the St. Francis Inn!  We are honored to be the hosts for this Pulitzer Prize-winning author and look forward to extending our hospitality to her. Ms. Buchanan’s writing career spans 40 years and

Friday: July 20 Lend Me A Tenor at The Limelight Theatre Bring the family to see this play about a famed Italian tenor who passes out prior to his performance, the manager persuades his assistant, an aspiring tenor, to take his place. When Il Stupendo comes to, two Othellos are chasing lingerie-clad women and this

Heart, Shawn Colvin to appear at Amphitheatre | StAugustine.com November 2, 2012 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre!

Passing through the Bridge of Lions | StAugustine.com

Saturday: July 14 GTM Research Reserve 2nd Saturday Trail Hike A GTM Research Reserve staff and/or volunteer-led 1.5 mile walk that the entire family will enjoy. Meet at the Trailhead Pavilion at 8:30 a.m. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. There is a $3 per vehicle parking fee. GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River

One of our favorite chefs – Chef Jean-Stephane Poinard – from one of our favorite St. Augustine restaurants – Bistro de Leon – appeared on the WCTV Good Morning Show in Tallahassee.  He prepared one of our favorites:  Pulled Pork Eggroll.  Yes, we’ve tried it and YES, it is delicious!Watch the video here:WCTV – Video