Enjoy St. Augustine and St. Johns County with your dog. (Will cats be next?)
On Monday, July 6, 2009 the St. Augustine Beach City Commission passed Ordinance 09-08, which amends the city's land development regulations to allow four-legged canine companions in outside serving areas of Beach restaurants.
St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau (VCB) announced that a new website devoted to both resident and visitor dog lovers is about to be launched. Among its many features will be a listing of dog-friendly attractions, restaurants and hotels in the St. Augustine area. Here is a list of some of the places that are already dog-friendly. I look forward to updating this list based on input from the VCB.
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Accommodations |
Best Western St Augustine I-95 -2445 SR 16 St. Augustine
Days Inn St Augustine/Outlet Center Mall -2560 SR 16 St. Augustine
Inn at Camachee Harbor -201 Yacht Club Dr. St. Augustine
La Quinta St. Augustine -250 Belz Outlet Blvd. St. Augustine
Ocean Blue Motel -10 Vilano Road St. Augustine
St Francis Inn -279 St George Street St. Augustine
Holiday Inn - St Augustine Beach -860 A1A Beach Blvd St. Augustine Beach
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Accommodations - RV Parks and Campgrounds |
Anastasia State Park Campgrounds -Anastasia Park Drive St. Augustine
Faver-Dykes State Park -1000 Faver Dykes Road St. Augustine
St. Augustine Beach KOA -525 West Pope Road St. Augustine
Stagecoach RV Park -2711 County Road 208 St. Augustine
Ocean Grove RV Resort -4225 H A1A S St. Augustine Beach
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Attractions |
Ghost Walk - Spirits of St. Augustine -St. George Street St. Augustine
Ghostly Encounters Walking Tour -3 Aviles Street St. Augustine
Ripley's Ghost Tours -19 San Marco/H 1A St. Augustine
St Augustine Lighthouse -81 Lighthouse Avenue St. Augustine
St Augustine Scenic Cruise -St Augustine Municipal Marina St. Augustine
St. Augustine Historic Downtown -St. George St St. Augustine
St. Augustine Transfer Co. Carriages -Avenida Menendez & Hypolita St. St. Augustine
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Beaches |
Fort Matanzas National Monument -8635 A1A South St. Augustine
St Augustine Lighthouse and Museum -81 Lighthouse Avenue St. Augustine
St Augustine Beach -Most Beaches in St. Augustine Beach
Vilano Beach - closest beach to historic St. Augustine
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Parks |
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument -A1A, near historic downtown St. Augustine
Faver-Dykes State Park -1000 Faver Dykes Road St. Augustine
Fort Mose Historical State Park -Fort Mose Trail St. Augustine
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Stores |
Camping World -600 Prime Outlets Blvd St. Augustine
Petco Pet Store - St Augustine -430 Cobblestone Dr. St. Augustine
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Outdoor Restaurants |
American Graffiti Restaurant and Bar -410 Anastasia Blvd/H 1A St. Augustine
Cafe Cordova -95 Cordova Street St. Augustine
Carrabba's Italian Grill -155 H 312 W St. Augustine
Casa Maya 17 -17 Hypolita Street St. Augustine
Crispers -200 CBL Drive FL St. Augustine
Firehouse Subs -200 Cobblestone Drive St. Augustine
Fish Tales Market and Grill -121 Yacht Club Drive St. Augustine
Florida Cracker Cafe -81 St. George Street St. Augustine
Grabbers Seafood Grill -21 Hypolita Street St. Augustine
Harry's Seafood Bar Grille -46 Avenida Menendez St. Augustine
La Pentola -58 Charlotte Street St. Augustine
Love Tree Cafe -6 Cordova Street St. Augustine
Milltop Tavern -19 1/2 Saint George Street St. Augustine
Old City House Inn and Restaurant -115 Cordova Street St. Augustine
Present Moment Cafe -224 W King Street St. Augustine
Scarlett O'Hara's Bar and Restaurant -70 Hypolita Street St. Augustine
Sonic Drive Inn -704 E Geoffrey Street St. Augustine
The Pizza Garden -21 Hypolita Street St. Augustine
The Reef -4100 Coastal H/H 1A St. Augustine
Tony's Pizza -1935 H A1A St. Augustine
Barbara Jenness is a Licensed Real Estate Broker and friend of nature serving northeast Florida from Jacksonville to Ponte Vedra and St. Augustine, specializing in waterfront properties (ocean, river, and Intracoastal) and foreclosures. She is an active community volunteer and has been involved with redeveloping Vilano Beach since 1998. She is the current President of Friends of A1A and the Vice-President of North Shores Improvement Association, the governing board of Vilano Beach Main Street.
904-823-0027
e-mail: Barbara@BarbaraJenness.com
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Yes, this is the biggest weekend activity in Porpoise Point and Vilano Beach. It seems the entire northeast Florida area comes to Porpoise Point to enjoy the 4th of July weekend on the beach and then watch the fireworks over our nation's oldest city. The entire neighborhood is one big party. It is one of my favorite weekends and makes me happy to live in Porpoise Point so I don't have to fight the traffic to get home! This year our local community association, North Shores Improvement Association along with Vilano Beach Main Street , is make the experience even better if you can imagine that! With funds raised from the Sunday Market, we are able to have The Falling Bones provide a pre-fireworks entertainment experience (aka concert). Band members Rick Levy, John "Long John" Higginbotham, Rob Piazza and Angello Olivieri will provide an intimate performance of classic cover tunes from the 1960's on. The Falling Bones will perform from 7pm until the simulcast of the St. Augustine July 4th Fireworks on local AM1240 WFOY. Simulcast of the fireworks soundtrack will also be presented at the Vilano Beach Pier Park. The venue is open to the public and free of charge. Viewing locations and parking are on a first come first serve basis so come early, enjoy the beach, a stroll along Vilano Beach Main Street and enjoy the show! And don't forget to come back on July 5th for our Sunday Market from noon - 4 p.m. See you at the Pier, the Vilano Pier! Barbara Jenness is a Licensed Real Estate Broker serving northeast Florida from Jacksonville to Ponte Vedra and St. Augustine, specializing in waterfront properties (ocean, river, and Intracoastal) and foreclosures. She is an active community volunteer and has been involved with redeveloping Vilano Beach since 1998. She is the current President of Friends of A1A and the Vice-President of North Shores Improvement Association, the governing board of Vilano Beach Main Street. |
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Now you can read all about the Vilano Beach area via North Shores News. This monthly community newspaper is distributed by the St. Augustine Record, our local newspaper, to properties in the Vilano Beach (North Shores) area. The area distributed includes Porpoise Point to the last house on the ocean just before the The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve and to Camachee Island on the west. This includes Vilano Beach, Surfside and North Beach and parts of South Ponte Vedra Beach. Some of the communities in this area are: Porpoise Point, South Beach, Serenata, Ocean Grande, Beachwalk, Turtle Shores, Tide's Edge, Mariner's Watch, Seaside of Vilano, and Villages of Vilano.
To read the monthly paper, please visit http://VilanoBeachFL.com .
I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it. Yes, I already knew that St. Augustine is one of the best places to live, but it is so nice to hear others verify it. With the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal and the St. Johns River we have so many water choices. And our nation's oldest city has to be one of the most charming places ever. I feel like I am on vacation every day here. There is always stuff happening. I try to keep my website updated under Calendar of Events with all the happenings.
We are a small town, with so much culture (art, music and dance) and great restaurants with fresh seafood. The recreational activities are overwhelming: great fishing and boating, jet skiing, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, sailing, parasailing, wind surfing, the beach, etc. plus parks, golf, tennis, hiking, biking and many attractions (Alligator Farm, The Lighthouse, Ripley's Believe it or Not, Castillo de San Marco & Ft. Matanzas to name just a few), Flagler College with original Tiffany windows, Lightner Museum, grand old churches, historic St. George Street, the list goes on and on. And one of the nation's Scenic Byways, A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway runs along our coast and through St. Augustine and St. Augustine Beach. Enjoy nature throughout the area, in the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve and our many parks. Watch endangered Right Whales and sea turtles. Explore the nation's oldest city including oldest school house and house.
People are what really make St. Augustine grand. Yes, every one knows your name (if you want them to).
Come visit St. Augustine. Let me know if you are interested in staying. I would enjoy showing you why St. Augustine is a great place to live.
US News & World Report selected St. Augustine, FL as a top 10 Best Places to Live for 2009. Here's the article. And the detail on St. Augustine.
| Monday June 8 9 am |
ST. JOHNS COUNTY CIVIC ASSOCIATION ROUNDTABLE Special meeting at the newly dedicated Emergency Operations Center, 100 EOC Drive at the end of Agricultural Drive. |
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| Monday June 8 7 pm |
NSIA FORUM - NEW WEB SITE TOOLS |
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| Monday June 15 9 am to 2 pm |
SPARS YOUTH SAILING CAMP 8 weekly camps for ages 10 to 15. At Salt Run in Anastasia State Park. Info: 904-687-4625 |
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| Wednesday June 17 4 pm |
VILANO BEACH MAIN STREET PLANNING GROUP At the Hampton Inn Oceanside on Vilano Road This meeting will feature a presentation by the Sheriff's department to discuss vandalism and a possible Neighborhood Watch Program. |
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| Thursday June18 6 pm |
ALTRUSA CLUB Community minded international group who welcome new members. (3rd Thurs) At South Ponte Vedra Civic Association, 2724 S. Ponte Vedra Blvd. Info: Janet Gandara. 904-823-1101 |
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| Wednesday June 24 3 to 5 pm |
FRIENDS OF A1A SCENIC & HISTORIC COASTAL BYWAY Whitney Hall Auditorium, Marineland. Info: 904-425-8055, 904-540-0402. |
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| Mon July 6 to Fri July 10 |
SURF'S UP CAMP Camps also from July 13 to 17, August 3 to 7 & 10-14. Ages 6-16. Learn to Surf, Lifeguard rescue techniques, the ways of the water. Info: Eddie Zielman. 904-669-1269. |
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| Mon July 13 3-5 pm |
SCENIC & HISTORIC A1A Transportation Safety to be discussed including speed limits, parking, and crosswalks from Vilano to Ponte Vedra At South Ponte Vedra Civic Association, 2724 S. Ponte Vedra Blvd. Info: Barbara Jenness. 904-823-0027. |
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| Tues July 14 7 pm |
FREE "LOOSE LEASH ON THE BEACH" Dog Training Class. Beach Pavilion area. Info: A1A Dog Training. 904-377-0037. |
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| Tues July 21 6 pm |
COMMUNITY DOG TRAINING CLASS Dog Training Class. 6 weeks class every Tuesday Info: A1A Dog Training. 904-377-0037. |
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| Every Friday & Saturday Night 5:30 to 7:30 pm |
WINE TASTING |
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| Every Sunday 9:30 & 10:30 am | CHURCH AT VILANO North Shores Community Center, 120 Meadow Avenue 808-8304 Bible Study 9:30 am, Worship 10:30 am, except Easter. Prayer & Bible Study on Wednesdays at 7 pm. |
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| Every Sunday 7:00 pm |
CHRISTIAN INTERDENOMINATIONAL SERVICE Full service with live music. At the Vilano Surf Hut, 120 Vilano Rd. Info: 904-806-8120 |
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| Every Sunday Noon to 4 pm | VILANO BEACH SUNDAY MARKET AT THE PIER A non-profit community service that provides fresh produce, baked goods, other foods and fine arts and crafts by local artists. Info: 904-540-8797 |
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As a waterfront specialist (ocean, river & Intracoastal), Barbara Jenness provides real estate services in Northeast Florida from St. Augustine to Jacksonville (Ponte Vedra, Crescent & Vilano Beach).
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