Old Florida Museum’s new digs

April 27, 2008

Since 1999, Chuck and Karen Ponce along with Sandy Craig have operated the Old Florida Museum (originally known as Historic Villages of St. Augustine) at 254 San Marco Avenue in the location owned by TE-B-CO of St. Augustine; the Tebault family company that previously operated St. Augustine Trains.

Their attraction invited guests to explore Florida’s pre-European past when Timucuan Indians inhabited the region and to get a feeling for what it was actually like to live and work in those times. Read more

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Community choir presents Bach Fest

April 27, 2008

J S Bach
The St. Augustine Community Chorus will present A BACH FEST, 3:30, Sunday, May 4 at the Ancient City Baptist Church in St. Augustine.

The Chorus and soloists will sing J.S. Bach’s MAGNIFICAT, THE PEASANT CANTATA, and CANTATA No. 80. Cantata No. 80 is based on the hymn tune A Mighty Fortress is our God. Read more

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Local restaurants join forces

April 27, 2008

Two months ago, several local restaurant owners decided to do something to level the playing field with the onslaught of larger, chain restaurants who promote themselves in St. Augustine.

According to records filed with the Florida Division of Corporations, Ted McLemore of Zhanra’s and South Beach Grill joined Lorna McDonald owner of the Raintree Restaurant, Pat Morrissey owner of Gypsy Cab Co, Chris Way owner of Barnacle Bills as well as Michael McMillan owner of Opus 39 and the Tasting Room, to form The St. Augustine Independent Restaurant Association, Inc. Read more

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