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The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village Nearing Completion of $10 Million Renovation
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.â€
4th Annual Fort Mose Historical Society Golf Tournament – St Augustine, Fl
Swing into history during this annual golf tournament to benefit the Fort Mose State Park’s new Visitor Information Center. In 1738, the Spanish governor of Florida chartered Fort Mose as a settlement for freed Africans who had fled slavery in the British Carolinas. Proceeds from the tournament will be used for displays that demonstrate the life of America’s first free African American community.
Palencia Golf Course, 649 Palencia Club Drive, St. Augustine, FL
Hours: Tee- time is 8 a.m.
904.501.8299
E-mail: ceellis@bellsouth.net
Go Back In Time to Play Golf – Jekyll Island, Georgia
Plus Fours Historic Golf Celebration
Relive the golden era on Jekyll Island with an authentic golf tournament. Wear traditional clothing, enjoy a mimosa or bloody mary, then practice your golf swing with traditional hickory shaft clubs on the Walter Travis-designed 9-hole course. Jekyll Island’s Third Annual Historic Golf Celebration takes place on November 10.
Solano Cycle Scooter Rally 2007 – St Augustine, Florida
Scout on a scooter during this fun scavenger hunt and scooter ride through St. Augustine. Bring your own scooter or you can rent one to take part in all the fun. Participants will receive a list of riddles that must be solved by visiting more than 40 area restaurants and businesses where they receive a ticket and a chance to win prizes. Check-in is from 11 a.m. to noon. The Scavenger hunt is from noon to 3 p.m. with prizes being awarded at 3 p.m. The fun all ends with a police escorted ride on A1A. Entry fees are $25 for drivers and $15 for participants and include lunch catered by Carrabba’s Italian Grill, and a t-shirt. Proceeds benefit the Betty Griffin House Emergency Shelter.
Solano Cycle Shop, 32 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL
Call 904.825.6766
11 a.m to 5:30 p.m.
Admission: $25 for drivers and $15 for riders