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Welcome to the premiere issue of Saint Augustine Lifestyle – where we’re inspired by community, and hope we inspire you too! We are thrilled to be your source for all things local here in Saint Augustine. From local beaches to our oldest city sites, we want to share it all with you. We want you to enjoy the Saint Augustine Life as much as we do. We would like to take a moment to send a special thank you to our incredible team, we couldn’t have produced this issue without you. You are all so appreciated! So, Happy New Year, Saint Augustine! Thank you for taking the time to flip through these pages. See you all next month!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2020

FEATURES 10 St. Augustine Amphitheatre Voted 3rd best Amphitheatre in the World

16 In Good Spirits The Intersection of Social Good and Economical Development

24 The Modern Home Office 6 Tips for Elevating Form and Function

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30 2020 Vision Setting Your Sights for the New Year

DEPARTMENTS 4

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Local Limelight

Travel Destination

22 Culinary Creations 24 Renovate & Refine 30 Giving Back 33 Realty Report 34 Lifestyle Calendar

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PHOTOGRAPHY PONTE VEDRA CONCERT HALL

Vedra Concert Hall. Originally constructed as a church, the space was repurposed in 2011 when St. Johns County moved to renovate the building into a state-of-the-art indoor performing arts venue. Operated, programmed and staffed by the St.

WHAT WAS ONCE A CHURCH IS NOW HOME TO THE MOST ACOUSTICALLY STUNNING AND INTIMATE PERFORMANCE HALL IN NORTH FLORIDA.

Johns County Cultural Events Division, the Concert Hall has grown from hosting 30 events to over 100 concerts and community events every year. Its notoriety as a must-play venue has exploded among artists, resulting in repeat appearances by award-winning performers such as Graham Nash, Lucinda Williams, Taj Mahal, the Indigo Girls, Richard Marx, Steve Earle,

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the Psychedelic Furs, David Crosby and more. The Concert Hall

both a live music destination and a community space. On just about

is as versatile in setting as it is in programming. Able to transform

any given night, you can find a concert, a live theater production, a

from a 450-seated theatre to a 900-person standing room only hall,

fundraiser or a wedding taking place at 1050 North A1A, making it

patrons can enjoy stand-up comedy one night and a rollicking blue-

a vital component to building community and providing entertain-

grass concert the next. Tucked between the neighborhoods of Ponte

ment to North Florida. For a listing of upcoming shows, please visit

Vedra and Jacksonville Beach on A1A, the Concert Hall serves as

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

S T. A U G U S T I N E A M P H I T H E AT R E VOTED 3RD BEST AMPHITHEATRE IN THE WORLD

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ARTICLE DIANYA MARKOVITS PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF SAINT AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE

HOW CAN A SMALL, COASTAL TOWN BE HOME TO THE #3 BEST AMPHITHEATRE IN THE WORLD? The secret is in its roots. June 27, 1965. It’s opening night at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and 2,300 people have come to witness the first performance of Paul Green’s play “Cross and Sword” on the Amphitheatre stage. The crowd’s energy and excitement is palpable, this is a historical moment for St. Augustine. Fast forward to September 22, 2019. The exact same energy is present as multiple Grammy award-winning Country music star Kacey Musgraves comes from stage right, says “Good evening, St. Augustine!” and 4,800 music fans respond with a minutes-long roar of cheers and applause. This is Kacey Musgraves only Florida play and people from all over the state have come to witness this historical moment in live music. Over the course of the Amphitheatre’s nearly 55 years in existence, it has hosted musical icons such as Bob Dylan,

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Willie Nelson, Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett and more. Generations of high school and college students have crossed its stage during graduations. Thousands of people have shopped its Saturday Famers Market and Tuesday Night Market, attended free movie nights and dug through crates and crates of records for that elusive Rolling Stones album during its biannual Record Fair. The Amphitheatre has doubled its seating capacity, added two stages and two food trucks areas, adopted a rigorous approach to sustainability and conservation all while hosting over 50 concert events a year. All of its efforts to set the bar for what a music venue can achieve through diverse programming, community engagement and a passion for the arts resulted in the Amphitheatre securing the #3 spot for Amphitheaters Worldwide by Pollstar Magazine. Not bad for a county owned and operated performing arts venue. You see, St. Augustine Amphitheatre is a unique institution within the concert industry. While most venues are privately owned and operated, the St. Augustine Amphitheatre is owned by St. Johns County and is operated, programmed and staffed by the St. Johns County Cultural Events Division, which also oversees the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Another unique aspect of the venue is that

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it is nestled within the gorgeous, natural setting of Anastasia State Park. It is not uncommon to hear the nearby Atlantic Ocean waves crashing or to see a snowy egret flying overhead. It all adds to the magic found at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. A magic that comedian Adam Sandler to referred to as “lightning in a bottle” after his performance at the Amphitheatre in 2017. For a listing of upcoming events, please visit TheAmpSa.com.

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THE INTERSECTION OF SOCIAL GOOD AND ECONOMICAL DEVELOPMENT

in good spirits ARTICLE CHRISSY DAS | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF SAINT AUGUSTINE DISTILLERY

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THE FESTIVITIES OF THE HOLIDAYS ARE STILL LINGERING; CONTINUE BUILDING MEMORIES WORTHY OF THIS YEAR’S SOCIAL MEDIA FEED AT ONE OF THE BEST ATTRACTIONS IN ST. AUGUSTINE. The St. Augustine Distillery offers an amazing experience for locals and tourists alike. Co-founders Philip McDaniel and Michael Diaz started the distillery with the vision to create what McDaniel calls “the intersection of social good and economic development.” These two have a lot in common: each is a family man with four children, both have lived in North Florida for decades and both are on their second careers. “We saw the distillery as an opportunity to do something really cool for the community and at the same time, if it were successful financially, we would want to reinvest those dollars back into the community,” explains McDaniel. Since opening in 2014, St. Augustine Distillery has built its reputation on sustainable business practices, Florida agriculture and historic preservation. Located in the Historic Lincolnville District in the Florida Power & Light Ice Plant, this craft distillery turns locally grown sugar cane, corn, wheat and citrus into award-winning vodka, gin, rum and bourbon. The craft quality of Florida’s first bourbon, and the other locally-made spirits, are unparalleled since most distilleries manufacture more liquor in a day than St. Augustine Distillery batches in a year. The small footprint is a philosophy that McDaniel recalls learning from his father while camping. “My dad would always say, ‘Philip, always leave your campsite a little cleaner for the next guy.’ That’s the same philosophy I run the company by.” St. Augustine Distillery collaborates with local farmers, business owners and craftspeople to create a welcoming environment that is good for the bottom line and good for the community. Instead of dumping 750 gallons of mash down the drain, they researched and found some farms in the area that could use the food for their cattle and pigs. One particular farmer has an extra 125 head of cattle that they're able to now ranch each year because of the distillery’s free contribution of cooked mash. The distillery has around 15 local partnerships where St. Augustine Distillery consciously repurposes all of the barrels or integrates some of the craft spirits into really innovative products that have never been made or done before. The barrels can be seen while on the family-friendly tour. The behind-the-scenes atmosphere showcases everything from the history of the building to actual distilling CONTINUED >

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IN GOOD SPIRITS

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and bottling and ends with complimentary tastings of all 4 spirits and a locally sourced gift shop. Andy Traugot, Tour Manager, shares, “I have the best job. I retired from the Navy and now I get paid to share great spirits with new faces every day.” St. Johns County has many new faces since Mc Daniel moved here

that if you're fortunate enough to have the gift of health and the gift of time and a little bit of money. If you can take a portion of that and reinvest it back into community to leave it better for that next generation following us that would be a good thing to do.” Raise a glass to the continued health and prosperity of the St. Augustine Distillery and the surrounding community.

in 1994. Then, the population hovered around 80,000 people and current estimates put the number well above 300,000 and growing. “We strive hard to reinvest in the community,” McDaniel says. St. Augustine Distillery also contributes financially to the local community. They have helped finance and build two Habitat for Humanity homes in St. Augustine, and are working on a third. “We make world-class spirits while improving our community wherever possible. We sponsor the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center. We helped raise $5,000 in the Fall for them to put in a new floor for their facility. I've certainly always been a believer

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Visit their website at www.staugustinedistillery.com or in-person for a free tour and tastings at 112 Riberia Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32084.

a b c ’s o f bourbon The ABC’s of making bourbon A-Bourbon can only be made in America, B- Bourbon must be made with new charred oak barrels and CCorn must make up at least 51% of the grains used and they use 60%.

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SPAGHETTI

THE FRESH FLAVORS OF GARLIC, PARSLEY AND LEMON COMBINED WITH SUCCULENT SHRIMP MAKES THIS CLASSIC A TRULY DELICIOUS DISH. Shrimp cooks quickly on a hot skillet, so keep a close eye and as soon as they turn pink they are ready. Substitute pasta with zucchini noodles tossed in lemon zest for a bright and healthier option.Â This dish comes alive when paired with crisp white wines like Pinot Grigio or chilled Chardonnay.

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GARLIC PARMESAN shrimp scampi INGREDIENTS + 8 ounces of spaghetti or linguine + 1 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes + 1 tsp of Cajun seasoning + 1 tablespoon of olive oil + 1/4 cup of white wine

LEMON ZEST

+ 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice + 4 tablespoons of salted butter + 1 pound of medium, peeled and deveined shrimp + 6 garlic cloves, pressed or grated + salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste + zest of 1 lemon + 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

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pepper flakes. 4. Stir periodically, until fully cooked- about 3 minutes. 5. Stir in wine and fresh lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. 6. Lower to a simmer; remove from heat and stir in pasta, lemon zest, half a cup of the parmesan cheese and mix until fully incorporated. 7. Top with the last half cup of parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. 8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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RENOVATE & REFINE

THE MODERN HOME OFFICE

6 TIPS FOR ELEVATING FORM AND FUNCTION ARTICLE JOANNE ESCH 24

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THERE ARE SMALL STEPS YOU CAN TO CREATE A MORE PEACEFUL AND PRODUCTIVE WORK SPACE. More families have one or both parents working from home and the home office has really come a long way. No longer is it the makeshift space for paying bills or the latest craft project. The space has become more and more sophisticated as business owners and busy professionals are working from home. It’s become the nerve center of the entire house. But you’re not going to get much done if it’s a disorganized mess and you’re buried in a pile of files, papers, mail, accessories, and general clutter. Let’s face it—it’s hard to keep a home office organized. Critical to any home office is the need for working space. Keeping the desk top free and clear of papers can be monumental. Look for ways to sneak in storage. Using a monitor riser helps to organize smaller items. And don’t forget about a place to stash pens,

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paper clips, and other essentials in a chic way. But are you holding on to pens that no longer work? Old magazines and newspapers? Unused or broken office equipment? Toss them. Productivity is great, but don’t forget aesthetics. We want our space to be pleasing to the eye. A metal wall grid offers the best of both worlds: it looks like art and works as a space to hang to-do lists, work-related inspiration, or your child’s latest art work. Creating a zone for mail and other paperwork is essential. Every home office needs a good paper organizer. A file holder comes in handy to hold current projects - keep them front and center. If it’s out of sight, it’s out of mind. The key to creating an efficient workspace is to position your most important tools and those items used most often handy and close by. Valuable time is wasted by searching out regularly used supplies. Keep a shelf nearby to hold your most important tools and those items used most often. Curbing cable clutter is also a necessity for any home office. Tripping over a snaking mass of wires and cables is not only a hazard, but creates visual clutter. And if you can, use a freestanding light rather than a desk light and move computer equipment to the floor or position on another stand close by. Banish the clutter and chaos for good and create a working space that’s productive, peaceful, and inspirational.

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GIVING BACK

2020 vision

SETTING YOUR SIGHTS FOR THE NEW YEAR

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DID YOU MAKE ANY NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS?

Have you kept them?

Although it’s estimated that more than 80% of people in the U.S. make New Year’s resolutions, by the end of January half of them have failed to keep their commitments to themselves. Along with resolutions, most goals and intentions are forgotten long before summer. Start this New Year off right by creating a vision for yourself, rather than a “to do” list. What do you aspire to in the coming year? What do you want to be, to do, to have by the end of 2020? One method of finding answers to these questions is the One-Word process as proposed in the book “One Word That Will Change Your Life” published in 2014 by authors Jon Gordon, Jimmy Page and Dan Britton. To understand this process, it helps to think about what it’s not. I think about this way: “In the beginning was the word” … NOT the New Year’s resolution, NOT the list of goals, NOT the intentions,

with friends and family, posting it on social media, creating a sign

NOT the slogan, NOT the mission statement … just One Word.

or a poster featuring your one word. When resolutions and goals

This is how to discover your word for the year. Take some quiet

are long forgotten, one word will stick! It’s easy to remember all year

time to just BE. Remember, we’re not human doings, and we’re not

long. It is your theme for the year, and you can weave it into every

human havings—We are human BE-ings!

area of your life.

Take time to relax and reflect without distractions. Tune out of

The best way to incorporate your one word for the year is to create

electronics, and tune in to your mind and your heart. Think about

a Vision Board centered around that word. A vision board is a poster

what really needs to change in your life—and why. Ask yourself what

board that contains words, pictures, photos, decorations and any-

is standing in your way of being all you want to be? Write down your

thing else you want to add to depict your heart’s desires. Make your

thoughts and reflections, and give yourself a few days or even a week

One Word the focal point of your vision board. This is a fun activity

to distill your ideas.

to do with family, friends, or co-workers.

Look and listen for signs that will help you discover your One Word for the year. Then bring your One Word to life by sharing it

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To find materials for your vision board page through several magazines. Cut out words, phrases, and pictures that catch your attention and fit with your theme. Don’t think too hard about this; let your intuition be your guide. The results may surprise you as you discover lots of material relevant to your 2020 vision. Paste or glue your findings, and any other decorations or photos you want, onto your board. You won’t know how it’s going to look until it’s done, but rest assured, it will be perfect for you; and if you do this with a group, everyone’s will be different!

When resolutions … are long forgotten, one word will stick! It’s easy to remember … your theme for the year. Your vision board will inspire you to live out your word of the year and achieve the results you desire. To get the most out of the process, display your vision board in a prominent place where you will see it every day. Spend some time daily reflecting on your vision for your life. Allow yourself to feel as if your vision has already been achieved. The emotional component is key, so stay with that feeling as long as you can. Then take inspired action. It’s not magic, but it can feel that way when you really live it out! Track your progress in a journal or on a chart. Visit my website to access a guided mediation to help you create your 2020 vision. Have an amazing 2020! Sheri is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. She can be found at DrSheriWallace.com, facebook.com/pg/OneSourceforWellness and meetup.com/Saint-Augustine-Wellness-4-Life

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

SAINT AUGUSTINE

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

300 Vicky Towers Dr

$629,000

$610,500

97%

145

3.5

198 Windwalker Dr

$529,053

100%

4201 S Franklinia St

$485,000

$481,500

99%

123 Laterra Links Cir #201

$521,675

$525,175

99%

231

3712 Berenstain Dr

$575,000

$550,000

96%

437 Sophia Ter

$1,375,000

$1,333,000

97%

585

4.5

437 Sophia Ter

$999,900

$975,000

98%

166

25 Rio Del Norte Rd

$784,900

$772,500

98%

141 Senora Ct

$749,900

$742,500

99%

644 Treehouse Cir.

$625,000

$569,890

91%

3.5

177 Spanish Marsh Dr

$599,000

100%

151

508 Sebastian Sq

$550,000

$530,000

96%

480 Sebastian Sq

$549,999

100%

219 Coquina Ave

$899,900

$882,500

98%

128 Spoonbill Point Ct

$679,900

$654,000

96%

248

4.5

760 Ocean Palm Way

$675,000

$660,000

98%

3.5

804 Summer Bay Dr

$519,000

$509,000

98%

This data is a sampling of sold properties from the previous month. Source: MLS system.

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JANUARY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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DAILY TOURS

FEB 1

NIGHTS OF LIGHTS WINE AND CARRIAGE RIDES

ST. AUGUSTINE BOAT TOURS

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Enjoy a scenic Nights of Lights tour

This free event offers a scenic walk

tacular view of the downtown lights,

through February 3rd. Daytime and

through the Guana Peninsula in Ponte

carriage rides and wine tasting! For

breathtaking sunset tours are booked

Vedra Beach. For more information call

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16, 17, 18, 19

FEB 1

10TH ANNIVERSARY SAINT AUGUSTINE FILM FESTIVAL

KANSAS

Downtown Saint Augustine

NIGHTS OF PINTS

With hit singles such as "Carry On

This four day festival celebrates its 10th

Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind",

Ancient City Brewing,

anniversary in Saint Augustine. Films

this classic rock show will surely be one

Bog Brewing Co., Dog Rose

will be shown in the Lewis Auditorium,

to remember!

Brewing, Old Coast Ales.

Gamache-Koger Theatre, and the

A bar-hopping special offered by four

Departs from the Conch House at 57

info@thetastingtours.com.

THROUGH FEB 3RD

local breweries during the nights of lights. Proceeds benefit H.A.W.K a non profit organization that rehabilitates injured birds, mammals and reptiles. For more information call (904) 217-3278.

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JAN 11-FEB 3

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FEB 7 FRANCO ESCAMILLA Florida Theatre

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