Now this is a PARTY!                          Bobbing for apples, dancing and singing everyone having a great time.                            I sure hope Linus can meet the Great Pumpkin this year.                                        Ahh what fond memories of childhood innocence. This a classic and one I will always enjoy! Happy Halloween to everyone watch out for the scary ghosts and goblins 10/31/2010

                                Get out and vote St Johns County Election Day November 2 2010 Polls Open 7:00AM- 7:00PM St Johns County Supervisor of Elections  Find your district and download your Sample Ballot be prepared and informed your future denpends on you! WHAT'S IT GOING TO BE? YOU DECIDE! Let your voice be heard   10/31/2010

  Read below to see what you are missing out on by not living or being in St. Augustine this Halloween weekend. For more details including phone numbers on all events click here.   Friday, October 29th WOMAN'S EXCHANGE FALL GARDEN LUNCHEON Enjoy a beautiful garden setting while having lunch at the Pena Peck House. Tickets are $20 per person and include the full lunch with coffee or tea and a $5 gift certificate for the Woman's Exchange Gift Shop.  The luncheon takes place from noon to 1:30 p.m.   143 St. George Street in St. Augustine.   St. Augustine Community Concert Orchestra with Ancient City Brass St. Augustine Community Orchestra performs with Ancient City Brass offering a mix of classical and pop selections amongst the historical and artistic beauty of the Lightner Museum.  8 p.m... 10/28/2010

December and January can be an excellent time to sell your home. Listing your home for sale this time of year may not be the conventional way of thinking. It will, however, allow your property to be shown to the most motivated buyers, including those interested in the year-end real estate market. Mid-winter sellers may have to put up with some inconveniences during this time of year. However, the Holidays weed out those customers who are “just looking” from the Holiday Shoppers who are usually the serious Home-buyers. Many sellers want to wait until Spring to place their property on the market. Why? Because people believe that Spring is THE season when you want to sell a home in St. Augustine. Although Spring does bring an increase in sales activity, it also brings a flood of new listin... 10/28/2010

I can’t believe it has been 17 years since the first Nights of Lights switch was flipped and our town was transformed into an enchanted city of light.  Come out to the Plaza to help celebrate on Saturday, November 20 at 6:30pm. Thousands will be downtown at the plaza cheering our Mayor, Joe Boles, while he flips the switch lighting the city tree.  Instantly, over two million white lights fill St. Augustine's every corner with brilliant and magical holiday sparkle. Enjoy light displays at over 100 locations, including buildings, parks, medians and gardens throughout the city. Truly a sight to behold. Lights will illuminate the Nation’s oldest city for 10 weeks – a must see for all. For more information visit the St. Augustine Chamber site. 10/24/2010

Have you seen the latest edition of Smart Money?  Well...it appears that the folks on Wall Street have finally discovered what St Augustinians have known for years!  This is not only a good place to live and raise a family....but it also is a great place to retire! See the article here..... http://staugustine.com/news/local-news/2010-10-20/st-augustine-named-best-retire 10/21/2010

Watson, St. Augustine Beach presents the 1st Annual Hoots N Howls pet day located at St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion on Saturday, October 30th to benefit the following, non-profit, St. Johns County, animal organizations.  - S.A.F.E. -Wags and Whiskers - H.A.W.K.E. - Diamonds in the Rough Farms. The committe has a fun filled, action packed day planned!  There will be live music all day, food, beer, up to 80 vendors, a petting zoo, a dog walk, a pet contest, a pet wash, photography, face painting, a Sherriff's office K-9, obedience training, Frisbee throwing, pet adoptions and more!  Please come and support our local Non Profit animal Organizations 10/20/2010

Hear Local Candidates Tuesday, October 19th at the North Shores Improvement Association at 7 p.m. in Vilano Beach. What: Candidate ForumWho: Local Candidates in St. Johns County, FloridaWhere: North Shores Improvement Association (NSIA)              120 Meadow Avenue              St. Augustine, FL 32084Time: 7:00 p.m. Why: To hear and decide whom to Vote for on November 2nd. Invite your neighbors and friends. Bring lots of questions! Candidates for three local offices are invited: AIRPORT AUTHORITY Group 3 - Lynda Kirker and Joe CirielloMOSQUITO CONTROL SEAT 4 - Gina LeBlanc and Cathy Brandhorst PORT WATERWAY & BEACH COMMISSION SEAT 5 - Carl Blow and Jay Bliss.  10/19/2010

ST. JOHNS COUNTY FAIR     Oct. 19-24: The rich agricultural heritage of the area will be celebrated during the 7th Annual St. Johns County Agricultural Fair at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds,  5840 State Road 207, Elkton.  Live entertainment by local bands and regional musicians, midway rides, food, livestock, 4-H projects, a plant show and other activities will be featured throughout the six-day event.  Bluegrass, rock and country music will be performed along with students from the St. Augustine Performing Arts School.   This is a great event for the faimily! Do you like clogging or just getting down to some awesome music well then this is the place to be come by and enjoy the party! 10/15/2010

                          CRACKER DAY  15th annual event Oct. 16 at St. Johns County Fairgrounds                                                         Oct. 16: Celebrate Florida's Country Cracker Heritage when bluegrass banjos and fiddles combine with horsemanship demonstrations and mouth-watering barbecue. Enjoy a full day of horseback games, horseback racing, barrel racing, livestock shows, cracker whipping demonstrations, and exhibits of Florida Cracker equipment. Pony rides, the Rivercity Riders Drill Team, 4-H booths, baked goods, a plant sale and other activities also are on the schedule. Events take place from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., with barbecue dinner by the Shriners served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.  I'll see you there or be square! 10/15/2010

Hannah's Walk St. Augustine Florida     Hannah's Walk is a new townhome community in St. Augustine, Florida. Its location on Anastasia Island provides easy beach access as well as other conveniences. The community offers a pool and cabana to its residents. Downtown St. Augustine is only a short drive away, offering shops and boutiques, museums, fine dining and more! The area's St. Johns County Schools have received a great reputation among public schools. There are also many other similar communities with St. Augustine, Florida homes, condos and townhomes for sale.   Hannah's Walk Community in St. Augustine, Florida   10/13/2010

Villages of Tuscany - St. Augustine, Florida     Click Here For More Northeast Florida Communities Villages of Tuscany is a newly developed community located within St. Augustine Shores in St. Augustine, Florida. The community's builder, Toll Brothers, offers a variety of floorplans and is well known throughout the country for their specialty in luxury homes. The community's amenitites include a large pool and children's pool, fitness center, ball fields, recreation center, clubhouse, tennis facility, and a semi-private golf course.   Villages of Tuscany's location off of US-1 gives its residents easy access to downtown St. Augustine as well as all of Jacksonville's conveniences. There are also many other St. Augustine, Florida homes for sale and neighborhoods nearby that meet any buyer... 10/12/2010

Summer Point - St. Augustine, Florida     Click Here For More Northeast Florida Communities   Summer Point is a newer community located off of US-1 in St. Augustine, Florida. The community's builders, KB Homes and Richmond America, both have received great reputations for their quality built homes. A variety of floorplans is offered by both to ensure you find what you're looking for.   Summer Point's close proximity to US-1 as well as I-95 allows for easy access to St. Augustine's conveniences as well as all Jacksonville has to offer. There are also many other St. Augustine homes for sale in similar communities nearby that meet any buyers' needs. Summer Point Homes for sale in St. Augustine, FL   10/12/2010

SeaGrove St. Augustine Beach It’s all about lifestyle … SeaGove at St. Augustine Beach on Anastasia Island offers the perfect mix of intimate, small-town friendliness, coupled with superb location, sophisticated design and wonderful amenities. At SeaGrove, the day can begin with a refreshing run on the beach or a walk to the Town Center coffee shop for breakfast. Relax and learn in the nearby public library, or shop at the art gallery. You can also take hiking trails along the marsh, swim or sun at the pool pavilion or launch a kayak at the boat ramp. There is even a full service US post office in the Town Center. The unique community offers such as delightful appeal with tree-lined streets leading to the quaint shops, cafe, gallery and pocket parks. SeaGrove has become quickly known f... 10/02/2010

Vilano Beach IS getting a Publix. UPDATE: OPENING MID JANUARY 2012 Update: Per the Publix spokesperson, Dwaine Stevens, Publix will be opening the second quarter of 2012. The developer's website had said late 2011. It's official. The sign announcing the arrival of Publix was installed this morning in the Vilano Beach Town Center at the intersection of Coastal Highway and Poplar. Many years of community involvement with great county support and developers that are making our dream come true. Atlantic Land Realty has announced that Vilano Beach will be getting a Publix Grocery store with a projected opening of late 2011 (see note above that it might be second quarter 2012). Here is more info.   Vilano Beach is the place to be. 10/01/2010

Olde Florida Community in St. Augustine, Florida     Olde Florida is a newer community located off of SR 16 in St. Augustine, Florida. Many of the homes are influenced by Key West architecture and the community has maintained the traditional Florida atmosphere. Olde Florida sits on a nature preserve allowing its residents to enjoy nature peacefully. Olde Florida's main builder is Gary McCumber Homes, who offers a variety of floorplans to choose from. This convenient location allows for easy access to everything St. Augustine has to offer as well as Jacksonville. Beautiful beaches, fine dining, shopping, great schools, tourist attractions; this area has it all!          There are also many other similar communities with St. Augustine, Florida homes, condos and townhomes for sale.   Homes... 09/28/2010

St. Augustine Shores Community St. Augustine Shores in St. Augustine, Florida is a large, well-developed community near St. Augustine Beach. The Shores was planned in the late 1960's and now covers 2,020 acres of land. There are over 14 lakes on the property as well as over 150 miles of path for biking or walking. 45 acres is dedicated to recreational sites while 58 acres is designated for the development of parks. Some of the community overlooks the Intracoastal Waterway and there is a 500 foot pier extending out into the water. The Shores has a 12,000 square foot recreational building and also their Riverview Facility with a large ballroom. The Shores golf course is enjoyable for any golfer. The area's schools are well-known throughout Florida as some of the best public schools you wi... 09/23/2010

Cypress Lakes Community Cypress Lakes is a golf course community located by I-95 in Elkton, a developing area just west of St. Augustine, Florida. The community has no CDD fees, saving its residents tons of money each year. Cypress Lakes Golf Club is a public golf course and is also home to "Tee It Up", a golf program for children, aimed at helping underprivileged children enjoy the game of golf. Cypress Lakes' amenities include a pool and fitness center as well as other recreational amenities. Cypress Lakes is only a short drive away from St. Augustine which offers great shopping, beautiful beaches, a historical downtown area, and many tourist attractions. The community is also near many of the area's famous golf courses including World Golf Village's courses. There are also many other... 09/22/2010

Sebastian Cove St. Augustine FL Sebastian Cove  is a new community located off of SR 16 in St. Augustine, Florida. The community consists of a wide variety of homes. The builder, D.R. Horton, has an assortment of plans to choose from including single family homes, condos, or townhomes. Perhaps one of the community's best assets is its great location only one mile from the St. Augustine Outlet stores and I-95. Its close proximity to the Interstate makes Jacksonville only a short drive away. Its also near to the beautiful beaches of St. Augustine, as well as the famous historical downtown area. Sebastian Cove is located in St. Johns County which is well-known for its impressive school system. Sebastian Cove's amenities include a community pool with restroom facilities, play field, basketb... 09/22/2010

ST. JOHNS COUNTY SHORT SALE SPECIALIST (904) 733-4911 At a time when most agents in St. Johns County are running from the term "short sale," we choose to take a different approach. It is true that short sales require more work than a traditional sale, but this is the last solution to many homeowners facing foreclosure. If it wasn't for the agents who are determined enough to successfully complete short sale transactions, foreclosure would be the only option. Fortunately, this is not the case! Our agents fully understand the short sale process and know what it requires before getting into it, unlike many other agents. The most important aspect of the short sale process is choosing the appropriate Realtor. If not, the process could end up to be a waste of time and money, delaying the inev... 09/22/2010