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July 2018

Sweet sounds of summer music continue

SAINT AUGUSTINE: The sweet sounds of summer continue as area concerts are spotlighted through Labor Day. Music by the Sea, sponsored by the St. Augustine Beach Civic Association, continues through Sept. 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. and each concert will have [Read More]

July 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

Questions on mums and marigolds

Q:   Some of the leaves on my mums look like they have spit on them. Is this anything to be concerned about?  A:    The mum has been visited by spittle bugs. The sticky white encasement contains eggs. Spittle bugs are not know to be harmful. [Read More]

July 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

Nearly 250 votes cast in straw poll

PONTE VEDRA BEACH – The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce hosted the second event in its Politics in St. Johns series at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, Monday, July 16. Nearly 250 votes were cast in the straw poll hosted by the St. Johns County [Read More]

July 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

Sabbath services at the synagogue

SAINT AUGUSTINE – Rabbi Joel Fox will again be joining us to lead Sabbath services this coming weekend of July 27 and 28. July 27 corresponds with the Hebrew date of 15 Av 5788.  According to Rabbi Fox, this 15th Day of Av is called Tu [Read More]

July 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

Bathing suits through the ages

This week I will complete my series about fashion designs through the ages.  I thought I would end on a “high” note—bathing suits.  Since 360 B.C., I don’t think a woman alive likes to try on a bathing suit.  Tall, short, thin, heavy, [Read More]

July 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

Shabbat services at First Congregation

SAINT AUGUSTINE – Rabbi Joel Fox will lead Shabbat services this weekend, July 20 and 21, and the following weekend, July 27 and 28 at First Congregation Sons of Israel, 161 Cordova St. .Starting times for services on both weekends are 7:30 pm [Read More]

July 17, 2018 // 0 Comments