Tropical Smoothie, known for it’s slogan “Eat Better, Feel Better” is a healthy café in St. Augustine.
Located in SeaGrove at the intersection of A1A and “A” street, Mr. Amit Patel, originally from India, opened the well-known franchise. Mr. Patel has appreciation for the high standards the corporation maintains which reflects in the healthy choices available on the cafe menu. If you were to look behind the scenes, no grill nor deep fat fryer can be found on the premises.
One of the most popular menu items is the Jamaican Jerk for those those who like spicy. The King Caesar salad wrap is a close second. As far as smoothies go, the Jetty Punch combines the classic tastes of strawberry and banana for a refreshing beverage after a hard day at the beach. Even kids flock for their healthy snack or Chocolate Chimp smoothie (chocolate and bananas)at this lively café.
Mr. Patel, selected the location at 112 SeaGrove Main St. because of the immediate access to the courtyard with outside seating under a canopy of shade trees. Outdoors one can see students studying for exams, neighbors stopping for a health break with leashed dog under the table, or even a small group gathered for a First Time Home Buyers Seminar.
SeaGrove, located just blocks from the beach, has a high demographic potential. It is a unique community with commercial businesses, local post office, library, condominiums and single family homes. In fact, Mr. Patel has a vision of additional restaurants in the commercial district making SeaGrove a food destination.
But for now the tropical colors and ambience creates a relaxing place to gather with friends and business acquaintenances. In fact, the website indicates “ our customers can enjoy a tropical vacation every time they visit us.” 
As well as visiting the café for a nutritious, healthy snack, you can order out. Mr. Patel can frequently be seen riding his yellow tricycle throughout the neighborhood delivering lunch or dinner. There is also a great catering menu with wrap tray, sandwich tray, lunch box, cookie tray including exceptional extras and the ever-famous Tropical Smoothies. Store hours are Monday through Saturday 8:00-8:00 and Sundays 10:00-6:00. The telephone number is 904-461-9090 to place your order.
Mr. Patel has also been generous with the community of Saint Augustine by regularly donating to charitable causes that benefit the local needs of people in the Nation’s Oldest City.
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Anastasia Accents , a unique souvenir and gift shop at SeaGrove Town Center in St. Augustine, Florida is a delightful store. It features coastal items, unique gifts, home accessories and beautiful jewelry at reasonable prices. Walking into the store, people are instantly delighted with beautiful items and a friendly atmosphere.
Owner, Susan Harrison had been a pilot with the airlines for many years. She flew regularly to Beijing and other parts of the Orient. People admired the jewelry and other gift and souvenir items she would bring back to St. Augustine. Upon retiring from being a pilot, Susan thought she would make these same items available and decided to open Anastasia Accents. She returns back to Beijing three times a year to purchase the inventory brought to the customer at incredibly low prices.
If you are looking for a special gift, something that will be well loved, or a fabulous piece of jewelry that will set off that outfit perfectly, you will find it in this store. You will also find wonderful home accessories decorated with shells designed to be a perfect souvenir of your trip to the nation’s oldest city.
At the same time, Susan has a generous heart and a community spirit. She has regularly given auction items for charitable auctions such as the Boys & Girls Club, the Cancer Foundation at Flagler Hospital, and many others in St. Augustine. She is also a licensed REALTOR and will give other REALTORS a 10% discount.
SeaGrove is also a unique community reflecting coastal construction with condos, single family homes, town library, post office, and other commercial enterprises. After a relaxing day on the beach, why not stop by Anastasia Accents and purchase something special as a souvenir or gift item for a special friend or yourself.
You can contact Susan Harrison directly at 904-471-7082 or meet her yourself at Anastasia Accents while purchasing the perfect souvenir or gift item from St. Augustine, Florida.
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The homes for sale in St. Augustine Shores have always been competitively priced and much sought after. The subdivision was originated in the early 1970’s and was built in 8 stages. It is located bordering the Intercoastal Waterway and is only 8 miles west of the Atlantic Ocean. The Deltona Corporation was the developer and planned the community to span over 2,000 acres. Currently homes for sale in this development span $65,000 - $525,00. The higher priced homes for sale may have superb views of the Intercoastal Waterway or even a dock. Condos range from $54,000 - $209,000, and again can have surprisingly sensational water or marsh views.
Some homes of the initial phase were modular homes set on concrete foundations located close to US 1 South. These homes are of modest sizes such as 1-2 bedrooms and 1-2 baths totaling 600-1000 Square Feet. As concrete block homes were added, the sizes increased along with the number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
Subsequent models provided additional sizes totaling 2500 square feet and even higher. Toll Brothers took over the building project and reduced the scope of the original development size from the originally intended 5,000+ homes to 3300. There are also multi-family units with condos.
The designated parkland, preserve areas, walking trails and bass-filled lakes set this community apart. The community amenities are included clubhouse, pool, shuffleboard court, baseball field. Activities at the Riverview Facility include exercise and ballroom dance classes, billards, sit-down dinners, movie night, and educational lectures . The calendar of social events remains very extensive. There is a pier on the Intercoastal perfect for fishing and sunset watching. St. Johns County Fire and Rescue has a location within the Shores on the main thoroughfare, Shores Boulevard. Secured storage for RVs and boat is also available.
The St. Augustine Shores Service Corporation manages the common grounds and home owner’s in the single family residences currently pay $27.50 per month for this service. The condos are managed under a separate board and have 3 pools of their own.
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Sea Place is a wonderful community comprised of beach homes in St. Augustine. It is situated on the revered “east side of A1A”. Developer Stokes & O’Steen initiated the neighborhood in the 1980’s. The community has an attractive look with Mediterranean architecture and terra cotta tiled roofs.
Phase 1 consists of 72 condos built in 1985. These condos are direct ocean front, ocean view or pool view. The ground level units, roughly1100 square feet have 2 bedrooms and 2 bath with split floor plans and outdoor patio. There a few end units with 3 bedrooms. The 2nd story units have approximately1500 square feet. The common living area is on the entrance level with ½ bath and balcony. The two bedrooms are on the 3rd level, and also have balcony. Included in the association fees are water, sewer, lawn maintenance, irrigation, landscaping, community amenities, plus cable. These units are available for short term rental (several nights or longer) as well as providing a perfect beach home.
Patio homes, which number 24, were built in the 2nd phase of development between 1986-1988. Vaulted ceilings give a spacious feel within the general 1200 + square feet with two bedrooms plus den and oversized garage. Many offer screened or enclosed porches. Some of these homes are situated strategically around the lake with friendly turtles and ducks. Patio homes association fees include water, sewer, lawn maintenance, irrigation, landscaping and community amenities. With easy maintenance, these beach homes are ideal for people who visit seasonally or short term rental.
The larger villa homes were built in the mid 1990’s during phase 3 and have two car garages.
Some of these home have two levels. The St. Thomas model, is the largest model by Seaside Home with some 2600 Sq. Ft. with cathedral ceilings in the great room. Lawn care is worry free on behalf of the home owner association. There are a total of 34 of these homes some of which are situated on the lake, whereas others are closer to the beach. Rentals here are for a minimum of two weeks.
Ten ocean front condos have 2-car garages and are two levels. This association includes water, exterior maintenance, and lawn. Double balconies directly overlook the ocean making this perfect beachside living. Rentals for these beach homes most be a minimum of six months.
Community amenities include clubhouse, tennis courts, 3 unheated pools, racquet ball court, gated beach walkover. The neighborhood is valuable real estate because of its ammenities, attractiveness, and proximity to the beach. The community is currently managed by May Management.
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Yesterday a successful Community Open House was held in Sea Colony on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine Beach, Florida. More than 20 homes participated showcasing the unique features of this seaside community and its homes for sale. Reportedly about 200 people visited the neighborhood and about $1,300 was collected through auction items to benefit the Cancer Institute at Flagler Hospital. Open houses that do both good for a community cause plus highlight a neighborhood is a win-win. Real estate in St. Augustine is alive and well. Check out the video for 236 North Forest Dunes.
Local businesses that deserve recognition for contributing silent auction items include: Oasis,
Rachel Thompson Gallery,Mango Mangos, Casa Monica Hotel, La Cocina Restaurant, Café 11,
Anastasia Accents, and A Hair Off San Marco.
Sea Colony is a one-of-a-kind coastal community built recently along the Atlantic ocean amongst high dunes, scrub grass, and sea oaks. The neighborhood was initiated by McGarvey Residential Communities to include some 220 home sites and intended to preserve the natural beauty of it’s surroundings. The community includes a mix of 28 custom luxury oceanfront homes, ocean villas, and estate homes on more than 115 acres.
Various and respected builders were individually selected to maintain the design styles that make this community unique. From Miami to North Carolina, you will be hard pressed to find a community that even touches the ambience that Sea Colony affords. The influence of Key West Victorian architecture lends to the numerous porches, coastal colors, hidden garages, metal roofing, and interesting angles offered in a grand, upscale and elegant Old Florida style.
Amenities include a 24-hour manned security gate, clubhouse, outdoor kitchen pavilion, and heated oceanfront pool. 4 Beach walkovers extend out to about ½ mile of some of the finest beaches in the world. Nature trails stroll by lakes and meander thru the pristine and dedicated dune preserve lands never to be touched.
St. Augustine’s historic district is only minutes away and the fabulous shopping meccas of Orlando, Jacksonville, and Daytona are all within a short ride.
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