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Scenes from Cracker Day

SAINT JOHNS COUNTY – Florida Cracker Cattle and Horses are described as of moderate size, brought to Florida in the 1500s by the Spanish. And each year, the St. Johns County Cattlemen’s Association pays tribute to both that date back [Read More]

October 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

Crowd turns out for Cracker Day

Photos and story by MARCIA LANE SAINT JOHNS COUNTY – Even the Grinch had a good time at the 61st annual Cracker Day Celebration at the St. Johns Fairgrounds Saturday, Oct. 17. The Farmers Market, a new addition this year, featured everything [Read More]

October 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

Lots going on in the city

SAINT AUGUSTINE – News from the City of St. Augustine: City of St. Augustine Administrative Order 2020-14, which closed offices to the public, expired on Monday, August 31 and was not extended. All city offices are open and providing full [Read More]

September 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

Parker to be Feast Day speaker

By MARGO POPE “St. Augustine’s feast day celebration Aug. 28 features historian Susan R. Parker” The Aug. 28 feast day celebration of St. Augustine of Hippo, patron saint of the city, the Cathedral Basilica, and the Roman Catholic diocese, [Read More]

August 18, 2020 // 0 Comments

Lightner names new director

SAINT AUGUSTINE – Lightner Museum officials announce the appointment of David Bagnal as museum director. He will begin his official duties Sept. 8. Now, the native of Great Britain will bring his extensive experience in architectural history to [Read More]

August 10, 2020 // 0 Comments

Lightner sets grand opening event

SAINT AUGUSTINE – Lightner Museum will host a grand opening of its gift shop from 5 to 7  p.m. June 18. The event, open to the public, is described as “for shopping, sips and sweets. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a [Read More]

June 9, 2020 // 0 Comments