CYCLEHERE MEDIA St. Augustine, founded in September 1565 by Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles of Spain, is the longest continually inhabited European-founded city in the United States – more commonly called the "Nation’s Oldest City." Menendez was sent to the New World by King Philip II of Spain, with…
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By Carrie McLaren My family recently visited St. Augustine for a day of exploring and making memories. While the city has numerous spots rich with history, on this particular day we opted to visit the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum and the popular St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park…
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CYCLEHERE MEDIA Odd Birds is a craft cocktail bar in the heart of St. Augustine's historic district that's serving up tasty tapas dishes and craft cocktails that use local ingredients and spirits…
Read MoreBy Carrie McLaren A few weeks ago, my family and I visited the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum. This historic lighthouse was the very first of its kind in Florida in 1824 and rises 165 feet above sea level. While I have visited the lighthouse a few times in the past, this visit marked the first…
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By Kathy Fleming The Fresnel lens was a major breakthrough in lighthouse equipment and helped to light Florida's Atlantic coast. Augustin-Jean Fresnel (1788-1827) was a French engineer recruited by the French Government as the commissioner of lighthouses in 1819. In 1822, after some experiments…
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By Kara Franker Imagine your closest family and friends attending your glamorous wedding in St. Augustine at a National Historic Landmark that was once a playground for America's most privileged elite. The Grand Ballroom at the former Hotel Ponce De Leon (now Flagler College) can be booked for…
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By Chelle Koster Walton You don't have to be afraid of taking your kids - or just yourself - to these spooky spots in St. Augustine. As a child, I was ever-intrigued by the whisper of ghostly secrets from our upstairs attic and shout of adventure from a realm of field and forest I regarded as my…
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Never insult an alligator until after you have crossed the river - Cordell Hull Do aerial obstacles like tightropes and teeter-totters tickle your tootsies? Do you think alligators are awesome? If so, I know of a treetop adventure that just might be your cup of crazy. The brand-spanking-new…
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