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Dark of the Moon Tour – St. Augustine, Florida

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Venture into the Keepers’ House and Tower at night, learn about the history of the St. Augustine Light Station, listen to paranormal tales and experience darkness inside the St. Augustine Lighthouse.

Admission is $25 per adult and $20 per child. Children must be at least 7 years old and 44 inches tall to climb the tower. Space is limited and reservations are required.

Friday, Sep. 14, 2007 at 8.15pm

St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum
81 Lighthouse Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32080

For reservations, please call 904.829.0745

www.staugustinelighthouse.com

Creature Feature at The GTM Research Reserve – Ponte Vedra, Florida

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Join the GTM Research Reserve’s Visitor Services Specialist Tina Bouse on Sept 8 at 11 a.m.to learn about animal habitats, food chains, and behavior. This exciting, hands-on presentation will allow visitors to get up-close and personal with creatures of all kinds in a fun and educational environment. Live estuary animal interaction sessions will take place at 11 a.m.

GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center
Off A1A 17 miles south of JTB or 8 miles north of Vilano Beach
904.823.4500

www.gtmnerr.org

Admission: Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children aged 10 to 17, children under 10 are Free

Big Birthday Bash in St Augustine

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Big Birthday Bash in the Old City
St Augustine Celebrates its 442nd Birthday

It’s no secret that Jamestown is celebrating America’s 400 years Anniversary in 2007. There have been news articles, interviews, television broadcasts, big name sponsors and lots of attention on the internet. Even President Bush himself paid a visit to Jamestown in May this year. But did you know that St Augustine actually celebrated its 400th birthday back in 1965? This year St. Augustine turns 442 years old and is preparing for a five-day-long birthday bash taking place from August 28th – September 1, 2007.

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Walk Through 442 Years of History – St Augustine, Florida

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ST. AUGUSTINE’S BIRTHDAY TO FEATURE LIVING TIMELINE

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (Aug. 22) – Party goers celebrating the 442nd birthday of St. Augustine, Florida, will have a unique opportunity to walk through a living timeline of the Nation’s oldest city. The timeline will be conducted on the grounds of Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Park beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 1. It will feature both actual people who participated in events related to the city’s recent past, as well as re-enactors portraying famous St. Augustinians from throughout its history.

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First Friday Art Walk – St Augustine, Florida

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Join one of St. Augustine’s most popular cultural events on the First Friday Art Walk from 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy the latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at over 20 participating galleries. Tours begin at Rembrandtz Fine Gifts for Fun People, 131 King Street. St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys offer attendees a complimentary shuttle service to most of the galleries.

904.829.0065

www.staugustinegalleries.com