Barbara Jenness, ABR, AHWD, e-PRO, GRI, PMN, TRC

Hurry, hurry, hurry! This weekend is the 13th Annual 5K Run in Vilano Beach. Here is the application form.

Visit http://VilanoBeachFL.com for more info and see the flyer below. It really is the 13th annual, not the 12th as shown below.

We hope to see you there running the race, enjoying the country breakfast and the community flea market. Tell your friends and neighbors.

The early bird may get the worm, but I was very fortunate this morning to capture the Niña and the Pinta as they were leaving St. Augustine. It was a little before 6:30 this morning when I noticed what I thought were shrimp boats heading back to sea. I thought they were shrimp boats as we had rough waters last night and thought they had come into the St. Augustine inlet for safe harbor, as they are known to do. The photo below shows both ships. One is heading east towards the inlet, the other one has already made the turn as is heading north up the Intracoastal. The St. Augustine Lighthouse is in the background.

Well as the two vessels passed the inlet and continued heading north on the Intracoastal Waterway, I realized what they were and leapt for my camera.

I would have taken pictures of the shrimp boats, too, as many of you know. But this was exciting to have them this close in the early morning hours.

I knew they were visiting St. Augustine from May 5- 17^th leaving on the 18th, but the days they just fly by. Here's the video I took: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIdR6Org6mk

Come experience St. Augustine. We have such wonderful events.

Barbara Jenness is a licensed Real Estate Broker assisting buyers and sellers in Northeast Florida from St. Augustine to Jacksonville including Ponte Vedra Beach. She specializes in waterfront. Visit http://BarbaraJenness.com for more info.

Want to get involved in your community?

Want to help protect, preserve, promote and maintain our beautiful National Scenic Byway, A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway that runs 72 miles in St. Johns & Flagler Counties?

Friends of A1A is conducting a VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION discussing the Scenic & Historic A1A. This is the northern segment of the A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway. The presentation will outline the history, background, accomplishments and future plans of the northern corridor of the Byway.

EVERYONE IS INVITED-Limited Seating - Please call to confirm your reservation now!

HELP KEEP OLD FLORIDA SCENIC AND BEAUTIFUL

Any Questions-Call Vicki at 904-425-8055 or e-mail her at Ogden@scenica1a.org

WHEN: May 14, 2009

TIME: 3 - 5 p.m.

WHERE: 2175 Mizell Road, St. Augustine, FL 32080

 Light refreshments

 Issues / Concerns

 Projects-landscaping

 Park Improvements

 Wayfinding Signs / Markers

 Beach / Road Erosion

 Adopt a Highway

Come hear Maria Cristina Rivero, a native of Cuba present information on different cultures at tonight's North Shores Improvement Association's (NSIA) Community Forum. Her topic should help in your international travels and in working with visitors to our area from other countries. Come learn and share. Updates on our community will also be presented. Come get involved.

Date: May 11th

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: North Shores Community Center, 120 Meadow Avenue, Vilano Beach, FL 32084

Many people in northeast Florida traverse Scenic and Historic A1A in St. Johns County from Jacksonville, through St. Augustine to Flagler County, especially on weekends. This past weekend was no exception with the most traffic I have seen in a long time. It was a challenge crossing A1A to enjoy the beach, but it was possible and well worth it. With The Player's Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, the Ancient City Crawfish Boil in St. Augustine, The Sunday Market in Vilano Beach, and Mother's Day, much was happening in our area. We had such fabulous weather, too!

Scenic & Historic A1A is the St. Johns County state scenic highway section of a National Scenic Byway, A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway(aka Friends of A1A). If you have been wanting to get involved in helping to protect, preserve, maintain, and enhance this beautiful byway, please come to our meeting today from 3 - 5 p.m. at the South Ponte Vedra Civic Association Building located at 2724 S. Ponte Vedra Blvd.

Here is today's agenda:

SCENIC & HISTORIC A1A Corridor Management Council Meeting

AGENDA

St. Johns County

May 11, 2009

South Ponte Vedra Civic Assn - 2724 South Ponte Vedra Blvd., S. Ponte Vedra, 32082

3:00 - 5:00 pm.

1. Convene Meeting / Introductions Barbara Jenness

Approval of Minutes from prior meeting and Approval of current Agenda

2. Discussion Topics

· New Business

· RFP Evaluation Committee Representative (2 LAP Projects)

· SawgrassVillage Major Modifications

· Florida Coastal and Ocean Policy Report Card

· DRI - SW Commerce Center Status

· Scenic Conservation Issues - Billboards

· OAR House - North Florida Land Trust Plans for North Guana Landing

· Code Enforcement Follow-up

· Old Business Updates

1. Windswept Acres Park / Frank Butler/Green Road Wil Smith

2. Pope Road Scenic Overlook Bob Samuels

3. Northern Gateway & Kiosk Vickie Renna

4. Garbage collection - North Coastal Corridor Irene Kaufman

5. Transportation Committee Study Tony Bosco

6. CMP 5 Yr Update Report Vickie Renna

7. Bird Island Park Alyce Decker

· Friends of A1A Update Sallie O'Hara

(Grants/Operations/Fundraising/Conference/Awards)

· FDOT Update Debrah Miller

3. Other Issues: Sector Updates: Ponte Vedra >> North Beach-Vilano >> City of St Augustine >>City of St Augustine Beach >> Mid Anastasia Island

4. Next Scenic & Historic A1A - CMC Meeting Place and Time - July 13, 20095. Adjourn Meeting