Coastal Companion

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Kid Rock Concert – St Augustine, Florida

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Kid Rock is ruling summer ‘08: His smash hit “All Summer Long” — which mashes up the super-familiar riffs of Lynyrd Skynryd’s “Sweet Home Alabama” and Warren Zevon’s “Werewolves of London” — has charted on rock, country, top 40 and adult-contemporary radio. Powered by the single, his album Rock N Roll Jesus — which came out way back in October 2007 — has been climbing the charts, selling over 1.3 million copies and landing at Number Four in late July.

Tickets are $51.10-$76.60
Show 7:30pm

St Augustine: Uptown Saturday Night – Sept 27th

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This popular monthly event, Uptown Saturday Night takes place from 5pm to 9m the last Saturday of every month in the Uptown San Marco Shopping District in Saint Augustine, Florida. Galleries, antique stores and unique shops between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission of Nombre de Dios stay open during the event. Meet artists, listen to live music in a party-like atmosphere in downtown. The Mission of Nombre de Dios provides FREE PARKING for event goers. Call 904.824.3152 for more information.

Read our previous story about Uptown Saturday Night in St Augustine

Kid’s Saltwater Fishing Workshop – Palm Coast, Fl

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A Florida Park Ranger will illustrate some of the techniques anglers use to catch fish and the importance of conservation and safety. Participants will learn to identify saltwater fish species commonly caught in this area, and will learn how to use a fishing rod & reel. Each workshop will be hands-on with participants fishing along the bank of the Intracoastal Waterway while applying their newly learned skills. All fishing gear will be furnished for each participant to use during the workshop, including complete rod & reel, fishing tackle and bait. This workshop is open for ages 8-15 years old and the fee is $20.00 per participant, which includes the park entrance fee.
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, 6400 North Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast, FL
Please call 386.446.6783 or e-mail: Washington.Oaks.Gardens@dep.state.fl.us
Hours: 9 a.m. to noon
Admission: $20 per person

GTM Research Reserve National Estuaries Day

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Bring the family for a fun and educational day when the GTM Research Reserve celebrates National Estuaries Day! Included in the festivities will be live animal presentations, touch tanks, kayak tour (reservations required), nature crafts for kids of all ages, estuary games and activities, and presentations throughout the day – some with live animals!
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: $2 per person
GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center
Saturday, Sep. 27, 2008
505 Guana River Rd
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Call 904.823.4500
www.gtmnerr.org

Music by the Sea – St Augustine

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This is the last chance to enjoy a concert on the beach for free this season. Bring your chair and listen to a jazz and swing concert by First Coast Jazz Orchestra while enjoying local flavors from Sunset Grille. This event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion on A1A Beach Blvd. Admission is free and feature dinners are under $10.00.
St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion
For more information, please call 904.347.8007 or visit www.staugbchcivicassoc.com