In support of community events in and around St. Augustine Beach, we would like to announce the City of St. Augustine Beach National Arbor Day Celebration taking place on Friday, April 17^th from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Please see the following notice provided by Hala Laquidara, City of St. Augustine Beach Events Coordinator regarding this fun and free event:

FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH ARBOR DAY @ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH!
JOIN US FOR THIS AMAZING FREE EVENT:

TREE GIVEAWAY, FREE FOOD, FREE LIVE MUSIC.

Exhibitors include:
BEE EXHIBIT
BUTTERFLIES
LIVE SEA CREATURES IN TOUCH TANKS
AUDUBON BIRDS
SMOKEY THE BEAR
NATIVE PLANT EXHIBIT
FLORIDA FISH AND WILD LIFE
THE MATANZAS RIVER KEEPER
GTM NERR OCEAN DISPLAY
SEA TURTLE PATROL AND MUCH MORE…

LOCATION:  St. Augustine Beach City Hall
2200 A1A south
St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080

 TIME: 5:30 – 7:00 PM ON FRIDAY, APRIL 17th

For more information on the event please contact Hala Laquidara, (904) 669-5670 or e-mail: hlaquidara@cityofsab.org.

This Holiday Season, the City of St. Augustine Beach Civic Association will be holding their annual Surf Illumination on Friday, November 21st at the St. Augustine Beach Pier and Pier Park.  This family-fun event features the annual Holiday tree lighting, local arts and crafts, food and beverage vendors, activities for kids and a visit from the big man himself, Santa!

The St. Augustine Beach Surf Illumination event runs from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  So come on out to the Pier, located at 350 A1A Beach Blvd., to have some fun and kick off the Holiday’s.

St. Augustine Beach Civic Association – Surf Illumination poster

On Tuesday, October 7th, the National Night Out returns to the St. Augustine Beach Pier for a fun and community building event.  This annual event is being held by the City of St. Augustine Police Department, along with other law enforcement agencies, sponsors and supporters all dedicated to the development and promotion of various crime prevention programs including neighborhood watch groups, law enforcement agencies, state and regional crime prevention associations, businesses, civic groups, and individuals, devoted to safer communities.  The event will feature complimentary food, drink, exhibitors, child safety education information, DNA kits, emergency vehicles, law enforcement personnel, bike giveaways and much more.  Please see the following press release from the City of St. Augustine Beach regarding the event:

“ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, FL. — Coming off of last year’s award winning National Night Out Event, the St. Augustine Beach Chief of Police, Robert Hardwick, announced the 2014 St. Johns County National Night Out will be Tuesday, October 7, 2014 from 6-8pm. The event takes place at St Augustine Beach Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, FL  32080.

The City of St. Augustine Beach is partnering with multiple Law Enforcement Agencies, The Oasis Deck and Restaurant, Sunset Grille, the St. Augustine Beach Civic Association, multiple non-profit Agencies and the National Association of Town Watch to present the 2014 National Night Out at the Beach. There will be complimentary food, drink, exhibitors, child safety education information, DNA kits, emergency vehicles, law enforcement personnel, bike giveaways and more. 

National Night Out, a yearlong community building campaign, is designed to: (1) heighten crime prevention awareness, (2) generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs, (3) strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and (4) send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Along with the traditional outside lights and front porch vigils, most cities and towns celebrate National Night Out with a variety of special citywide and neighborhood events such as block parties, cookouts, parades, festivals, visits from local officials and law enforcement, safety fairs, and youth events.

For more information contact Michael Cunningham at the City of St. Augustine Beach City Hall, mcunningham@cityofsab.org or Officer Ed Martinez at martineze@sabpd.org.”

Come on out and support your local law enforcement community for this wonderful community event.  There is no charge for the event and there is plenty of parking at the St. Augustine Beach Pier parking lot.  We would also like to thank our sponsors the Oasis Restaurant, Sunset Grille and the St. Augustine Beach Civic Association for their support.

The crowd gathers every Wednesday evening at The St. Augustine Beach Pier for Music by the Sea

The Wednesday evening Music by the Sea concerts at the St. Augustine Beach Pier and Pier Pavilion continues through the month of September 2014.  The following is the event schedule for the four Wednesday dates in September with each event starting with Dinner at 6:00 p.m. (sponsor restaurant listed) and the Concert at 7:00 p.m.:

September 3rd – Mid Life Crisis band (classic rock and roll), Café Atlantico

September 10th – Go Get Gone band (rock-a-billy/R & R), Sea Oats Café

September 17th – Navy Pride band (Rock/Pop), Coquina Beach Surf Club

September 24th – Phoenix bank (classic rock), Sunset Grille

This Saturday, August 23rd, the third annual Arc In The Park, hosted by The Arc of the St. Johns and sponsored by Bozard Ford, returns to the St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion and Pier Park.  This annual concert event features music by local St. Augustine musicians LoveChunk and the energetic reggae sounds of I-Vibes.  This years entertainment will also feature The Arc of the St. Johns very own individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities performing the Arc Variety Show and Arc Ensemble, along with a lot more fun and family entertainment during the event hours.

The fun starts at the Pier Pavillion (located at 350 A1A Beach Blvd.) at 2:30 p.m. and continues until 7:30 p.m.  Free parking is available in the Pier parking lot.  So bring yourselves out for this fun and entertaining day to support The Arc of the St. Johns.  Please see the following event poster listing a schedule of activities for The Arc in the Park.

The Arc In The Park event poster

The 9th annual Taste of the Beach is taking place this Saturday at the St. Augustine Beach Pier and Pier Park located at 350 A1A Beach Blvd, in beautiful St. Augustine Beach.  The event is being held from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. by the St. Augustine Beach Civic Association to benefit the Betty Griffin House, a private, non-profit agency that provides emergency shelter to abused women, men and their children.

15 area restaurants will be featuring samples of their menu’s that will be judged in the area’s of Peoples Choice, Best Appetizer, Best Dessert, and Best Entree by a panel of celebrity judges.  Food can be purchased in the Pavilion between 2 and 5 tickets (ticket costs are $1.00 each).  The following restaurants will be participating in this years event:

• Amici Italian Restaurant
• Cafe Atlantico
• Caribbean Sol Cafe’
• Haszard’s at the Beach
• Mojo’s Tacos
• Napoli’s Italian Restaurant
• Panama Hatties
• Purple Olive
• Red Frog & McToads
• Ripe Bistro
• Salt Life Food Shack
• Saigon Pho Bistro
• Seafood Kitchen
• South Beach Grill
• Sunset Grille

There will be free shuttle services available from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. from Anastasia Square Plaza (1961 A1A South) to the Pier.  Admission to the event and the beautiful 85 degree sunny weather is free.  So come out, see your friends and neighbors, and help celebrate a great cause.

Taste of the Beach restaurant winners trophies (photo courtesy of the St. Augustine Record)

The weekly Music by the Sea concert series returns for its 12th season to the St. Augustine Beach Pier this month with concert dates kicking off on Wednesday, May 14th.  The concert series is held every Wednesday evening (weather permitting) from May until the end of September, featuring musicians of all types of genre’s and available food to purchase provided by one of our many local participating restaurants.  This months scheduled musicians and food sponsors for May 2014 includes:

• Outta Site Band – May 14th (Rock and Roll) – Wild Flower Café.
• Sam Rodriquez Project – May 21st (Jazz/Motown) – Amici Italian Restaurant.
• Those Guys – May 28th (Classic Rock and Roll) – South Beach Grille.

Each weekly concert is free and open to the public at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion.  Food service begins at 6:00 p.m. with the concerts beginning at 7:00 p.m.  So bring your lawn chairs and coolers (beverages are permitted) and join in the fun with your family, friends and neighbors.  For more information about this event, please visit the website for the St. Augustine Beach Civic Association at www.civicassociation.org.

A typical night of fun at the Music by the Sea

The St. Augustine Beach Pier and the Pier Pavilion will be hosting the 2^nd annual Arc in the Park this Sunday, August 4^th, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  The Arc in the Park is sponsored by The Arc of the St. Johns Community Outreach Program.  This program is made up of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) who have recognized a need to build friendships and give back and build a stronger community.

The 2^nd annual community benefit concert will feature LoveChuck (3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.) and I Vibes (5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.).  There will also be other activities and games all afternoon, and a sunscreen station sponsored by Flagler Hospital where you can learn more about skin cancer and prevention.  For more information on how you can get involved in this community event contact The Arc of the St. Johns Community Integration Coordinator, Laura at 904-824-7249 or e-mail lzbinden@arcsj.org.  You can also visit the event page on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/455199121243480/ or see the attached event poster.

It’s that time of the year again when Wednesday evenings at the St. Augustine Beach Pier come alive with the sounds of great local music and the aroma of delicious local cuisine.  Yes it’s Summer time in St. Augustine Beach and the “Music By The Sea” has returned every Wednesday evening beginning at 6:00 p.m. to the St. Augustine Beach Pier.  The great thing about this event is that it is free to the public, including free “Voltage Shuttle” rides from the St. Augustine Beach City Hall parking lot located at 2200 SR A1A in St. Augustine Beach.  Parking can be a little challenging at the public parking lot located at the pier, so try to come early.

The evening begins with various local restaurants serving their specialties at 6:00 p.m. for a fair price-per-serving and the featured band playing at 7:00 p.m. inside the St. Augustine Beach Pier pavilion.  Attendees are encouraged to bring a beach chair to set up in the soft sand adjacent to the pavilion and food and beverage of their choice (alcohol included).  Coolers are allowed.

The current schedule of bands and participating restaurants through the season includes the following:

July 4th – Those Guys – Classic R/R – Panama Hatties

July 11th – Rob Peck & Friends – Classic Southern Blues – Paula’s Beachside Grill

July 18th – Funk Shui – R/R – Coquina Beach

July 25th – Bush Doctors – Reggae R/R – Mango Mango’s

August 1st – Steam the Band – Motown revue – Raintree

August 8th – Mid Life Crisis – Classic R/R – LaStrada

August 15th – Jimmy Parrish & The Ocean Waves – Beach Music – FA Cafe

August 22nd – Smokin Mirrors – R/R – Gypsy Cab

August 29th – Ain’t 2 Proud 2 Beg – Classic R/R – Maui Grill

The free concert series is presented by The St. Augustine Beach Civic Association and sponsored by The Bailey Group and TD Bank.

On Sunday, May 20th, The St. Augustine Beach Civic Association (which this site is not affiliated with) will feature the 7th annual Taste of St. Augustine Beach to be held at the St. Augustine Beach Pier.  This year there is expected to be over 14 local restaurants featuring local cuisine to be voted on by “local celebrities” in one of four different categories:

1. Best appetizer
2. Best entree
3. Best dessert
4. Peoples Choice

The event, supporting The Betty Griffin House, runs from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and offers free admission for everyone.  Tickets for food cost $1.00 each as the charge from each vendor will range from 2 – 5 tickets per serving.  For more information on this event, please visit the website for The St. Augustine Beach Civic Association at (www.thecivicassociation.com).