By Susanne on May 31, 2008 in Attractions, Coastal Happenings, Florida, St Augustine | 0 Comments
[ June 18, 2008; 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Be a guest of the St. Augustine Lighthouse and enjoy viewing the sunset and moonrise from the most unique perspective in all of St. Augustine! This special event includes a champagne toast, provided by San Sebastian Winery, atop the tower and an informative overview of the history of the St. Augustine Light Station.
Hours: 8 to [...]
By Susanne on May 31, 2008 in Coastal Happenings, News | 0 Comments
[ June 15, 2008; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Give Dad something he can truly appreciate this Father’s Day – a day at the World Golf Hall of Fame. Admission to the World Golf Hall of Fame, including their latest exhibit, “Jack Nicklaus: Golf’s Golden Champion”, is complimentary, and all fathers receive free admission to the IMAX Theater. Guests can also try their hand [...]
By Susanne on May 31, 2008 in Attractions, Coastal Happenings, Florida, Historic Site, History & Heritage, St Augustine | 0 Comments
[ June 14, 2008; 7:00 pm; June 21, 2008; 7:00 pm; June 28, 2008; 7:00 pm; ] Find out what it was like in colonial times. The soldiers guarding St. Augustine are dismissed for the night, and their replacements arrive to take over guarding Government House. The commander of the new watch puts the replacement soldiers through a drill before they take over their posts. The retiring soldiers are ordered to clear [...]
By Susanne on May 31, 2008 in Attractions, Beaches, Coastal Happenings | 0 Comments
[ June 27, 2008 to June 29, 2008. ] Join the Jekyll Island Foundation for this all-inclusive weekend event. Activities include shrimp boat excursions, dolphin tours, guided kayak trips, reception and private tour at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, and a Saturday evening Low Country Boil and Auction at the Jekyll Island Club Beach Pavilion. Proceeds benefit the ongoing conservation and restoration efforts [...]
By Susanne on May 31, 2008 in Amelia - Fernandina, Boating & Fishing, Coastal Happenings, Florida | 1 Comment
[ June 19, 2008 to June 21, 2008. ]
Nassau Sport Fishing Association’s Kingfish Tournament of Champions
Challenging participants’ fishing prowess, one of the largest events on the Southern Kingfish Association tournament trail, the NSFA’s Tournament of Champions attracts the world’s best kingfish anglers to Amelia Island.
This year the anglers will compete for cash prizes totaling over $75,000. This three-day event includes a Saturday fish [...]
By Susanne on May 30, 2008 in Art & Entertainment, Coastal Happenings, Florida, St Augustine | 0 Comments
[ June 6, 2008; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. July 4, 2008; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. August 1, 2008; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] This event is one of St. Augustine’s most popular cultural events on the first Friday of every month from five to nine p.m. Enjoy exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at over 20 participating galleries around town. Tours begin at Rembrandtz Fine Gifts for Fun People, 131 King Street. St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town [...]
By Susanne on May 30, 2008 in Art & Entertainment, Coastal Happenings, Georgia, St marys-Kingsland | 0 Comments
[ July 19, 2008; ] The Chair-ity Auction” displays lots of creatively embellished chairs on Saturday, July 19th at The St. Marys Antique Mall, 921Osborne, St. Marys. Stroll through St. Marys Antique Mall, while you try to pick out the absolute “best seat in the house”. “Chair”- ity Auction – St Marys Antique Mall 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Visit www.chair-ity.org [...]
By Susanne on May 30, 2008 in Amelia - Fernandina, Coastal Happenings, Florida, Food, News | 0 Comments
[ June 11, 2008 to June 12, 2008. ] The first day features a “behind the scenes” tour of the resort’s kitchens, including the pastry shop, butcher shop and garde manger kitchen, which gives the participants a glimpse into the inner workings of a 444-room resort and an understanding of the various responsibilities of the 45 member culinary team. Students then work with Chef [...]
By etalentino on May 29, 2008 in Art & Entertainment, Georgia, News, Savannah | 0 Comments
If you’re watching TV I’m sure you know that the movie - Sex and the City - premiers this weekend. Is Carrie finally getting together with Mr. Big - and what about Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda? I don’t know if the movie will wrap up all the storylines, that remains to be seen.
In any case, [...]
By Susanne on May 29, 2008 in Boating & Fishing, Coastal Happenings, Florida, Nature, St Augustine, Tours | 0 Comments
[ June 7, 2008; ] Leave from the lush gardens of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park only to find the true heart of Florida on our two-hour kayak tour. Search for the inhabitants of the coastal estuary including dolphins, manatees, turtles and an incredible variety of local and migrating birds.
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
Hours: 10 a.m. to noon
Admission: $40 per [...]