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The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village Nearing Completion of $10 Million Renovation

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ST. AUGUSTINE, FL (November 2007) – The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village, located within the lush 6,300-acre World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida, is nearing completion of an impressive $10 million renovation. The project includes the complete remodeling of all 301 guest rooms and suites, dramatic changes to the resort’s lobby atrium, remodeling of the restaurant and bar, new lighting throughout the public spaces, remodeling of all guest room corridors, enhancements to the main ballroom and meeting offerings, and even the addition of a new “signature scent.” The renovation of the Northeast Florida resort is slated for completion by January 2008.

“There’s not a part of the resort that isn’t being touched by this multi-million dollar upgrade,” said Mark Schwantner, general manager of the award-winning resort. “We’re very excited about all of these changes, and know that guests will just love all of the enhancements.”

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Bonsai Basics at the Zoo – Jacksonville, Florida

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Joe Stumpf, of the North Florida Bonsai Club has been creating bonsai for over 30 years, with over 90 in his personal collection. He will highlight the history, background, and different styles of  bonsai as well as demonstrate the techniques for creating a bonsai. $15 for Zoo members;  $20 for non-members, Reservation required on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Click here for registration form. For more information, please contact (904) 757-4463 ext. 200
Saturday, December 1, 2007 Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ Education Campus Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Breakfast With Santa at the MOSH – Jacksonville, Florida

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Take a break from holiday stress to attend “Breakfast With Santa” at MOSH! There will be three continental breakfast sessions on December 1 and 8, beginning at 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30 a.m. Admission to “Breakfast With Santa,” which includes Museum admission, is $12 for adults; $10 for children 3-12; and $3 for children 2 and under. MOSH Jacksonville FloridaReservations and pre-payment are required; space is limited. Please call 396-MOSH, ext. 230 or download the flyer and registration form for more information.

Fall Arts and Crafts Festival – St Augustine, Florida

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Features art created from lace to limestone and crayons to crystal. This juried art festival takes place at Francis Field behind the St. Augustine Downtown Historic Parking Facility located on Castillo drive in St. Augustine. The festival is sponsored by the St. Augustine Art Association.
Francis Field behind the St. Augustine Downtown Historic Parking Facility located on Castillo Drive on Saturday, Nov. 24 – Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: $1 per person

904.824.2310
www.staaa.org

Native American History Festival – Jacksonville, Florida

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MOSH Jacksonville FloridaThe festival will include guided tours, games, and live performances by Dave Whitewolf Trezak. Dressed in traditional
Lokota and Cherokee regalia, Trezak will sing and play guitar, cedar flute, and hand drum. Trezak performs original, contemporary, and traditional Native-American music for audiences across the United States. His music video, “Save the Land,” aired nationwide on PBS. The “Native-American Festival” will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(904) 396-MOSH (6674)

www.themosh.org