This celebration recognizes 20 years for Betty Griffin House delivering quality services and protection to over 15,000 St. Johns County adults children who desperately need help breaking the cycles of domestic and sexual abuse. It was a great eventing of food, entertainment, live and silent auctions and dancing. This was a fun group of people with a heart to help. Look and see if you were spotted by your Girl On The Town Photographer for Jacksonville.com.
1/30/2010
Album ID: 934988
Photos by Anita Levy
Flying, Jumping and Barking Dogs
14 albums
Three days of competition ended Sunday at the St. Johns Fairgrounds with the Sunshine Belgian Tervuren Club Dog Agility Trail matching up dogs of all sizes and shapes against an obstacle course of jumps, ramps, teeters and tubes.
12/6/2009
Album ID: 903588
Photos by Randy Lefko
Winter Wonderland at the Amphitheatre
5 albums
Winter has come to Florida at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. An ice skating rink, elf village, ice slide, games, and make your own smores.
11/29/2009
Album ID: 898620
Photos by Anita Levy
Empty Bowls Luncheon
3 albums
The 25th Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon Benefiting Second Harvest North Florida check out the great bowls and see if you were spotted!
11/17/2009
Album ID: 891044
Photos by Tonya M. Austin-Jacksonville.com
OKTOBERFEST @ St. Augustine Pier
17 albums
It poured rain all the way from my house to St. Augustine. Fortunately it was clear and cooled things down a bit. This was the first Oktoberfest for the beach and they did a fantastic job. I love my group from the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, and they, along with Folio Weekly, let us sample over 80 beers, listen to German music, engulf delicious food, and just party!!! It was a little dark, but that is because it is turtle season (a cause I have been involved with), but it did not damper the mood at all. Check out the crowds, or close ups, and see if you were spotted by your Girl On The Town Photographer for Jacksonville.com.
10/16/2009
Album ID: 867414
Photos by Anita Levy
Greek Festival In St. Augustine
7 albums
St. Augustine held it's Greek Festival this weekend. It was a hot sunny day but we still danced in Greek style. There was authentic Greek food, crafts, games and dancing. Look and see if you were spotted by your Girl On The Town Photographer for Jacksonville.com.
10/11/2009
Album ID: 861834
Photos by Anita Levy
Third Day with Glory Revealed
7 albums
Third Day and Glory Revealed are very talented and popular Christian Bands. Even in the hot October Weather over 3,000 people joined them at the St. Augustine Amphitheater to praise GOD and enjoy fellowship. Proceeds went to help World Vision. Look and see if you were spotted by your Girl On The Town Photographer for Jacksonville.com.
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundations 2009 Miracles in the Moonlight Gala "A Mother's Wish" was held at the Sawgrass Marriott in Ponte Vedra. Look and see if you were spotted by your Girl on the Town Photographer for Jacksonville.com.
10/3/2009
Album ID: 855921
Photos by Anita Levy
The Decemberist @ Amphitheatre
11 albums
The Decemberist played at St. Augustine Amphitheatre. This group no only gets your attention with their incredible singing and playing ability, they also pull you in with their visual interpretations. We all truly enjoy the energy from this show on the first cool evening of fall. Check them out at http://www.decemberists.com/. Look and see if you were spotted by your Girl on the Town Photographer for Jacksonville.com.
9/29/2009
Album ID: 848932
Photos by Anita Levy
Artrageous Art Walk in Amelia Island
6 albums
Although we had rain storms all day, I was able to enjoy a dog show in St. Augustine and a Art Walk in Amelia Island. The art walk was quieter than usual tonight because of the weather and sports, but the artist and owners were there. I had the opportunity to spend some time and made new friends. After exploring some of the shops, I venture into a few of the local coffee shops and taverns, all offering live music. This is a wonderful island, a get away from the normal hustle and bustle. The ones I visited do not allow smoking, but have outside sitting areas. It is a very quaint town that I will soon be visiting again.
On the second Saturday of every month, Amelia Island holds the Artrageous Artwalk. These exciting events are free to the public and include 13 of Amelia Island's incredible art galleries. The Artwalks showcase a wide array of fine art, including photography, pottery, copper, metal, stained glass, watercolors, acrylics and more. Visitors also have the opportunity to meet and mingle with the artists behind the work.http://www.ameliaisland.org/app/webroot/art/.
9/12/2009
Album ID: 835901
Photos by Anita Levy
Creekside vs. Mandarin
6 albums
In an emotional game, Creekside was able to hang on to a game-long lead and gain a victory over Mandarin, 24-21. This Duval-St. Johns county clash was well attended by fans of both teams and is likely to become a cross county rivalry.
It poured all the way to St. Augustine, but as soon as I arrived to the Pier, the storms were gone. It was a great day for taking pictures of dogs.Good Dog' Fashion Show was held at St. Augustine Beach as a part of the Family Surf Experience. All Proceeds from this Fashion Show go to S.A.F.E. a local, all volunteer, animal adoption organization. Some local restaurants were there selling food and drinks. All the dog were very welled behaved. Raffles and live music was also a part of the festivities. Believe it or not, the rain started pouring again, right after the show. Look and see if you were spotted by your Girl on the Town Photographer for Jacksonville.com.
9/12/2009
Album ID: 835594
Photos by Anita Levy
St. Augustine Cycling Festival: RAIN
20 albums
Rain greeted cyclists at the St. Augustine Cycling Festival staged both Saturday and Sunday, but hearty cyclists braved the slick, wet conditions on Saturday for the criterium races at the St. Johns County Administration Building parking lot. Sunday's races start at 7 a.m. at Bartram Trail High School with time trials followed by road races.
9/12/2009
Album ID: 835355
Photos by Randy Lefko
Teachers Event at Alligator Farm
8 albums
The St. Augustine Alligator Farm hosted an event for St. John's County Teachers. They explored the many educational resources that the St Johns area has to offer! This event featured displays, including the St Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, Ripley's Sightseeing Trains and Museum, Marineland's Dolphin Conservation Center, GTM National Estuarine Research Reserve and Diamond D Ranch. This will be a great opportunity for both new and seasoned teachers! They also got an opportunity to feed the gators, while enjoying food supplied by local restaurants. Look and see if you were spotted by your Girl on the Town Photographer for Jacksonville.com.
9/10/2009
Album ID: 833747
Photos by Anita Levy
Ponte Vedra Cultural Center Fundraiser
6 albums
Ponte Vedra Cultural Center held a Wine Tasting Fundraiser
at The Bridge Waterfront Bistro!
Located at the 210 overpass
on the Intracoastal. Wine samplings from up to 10 different vineyards and light hors d'eourves where offered to the guest. It was a great time of socializing and I delighted running into artist I met before. Art on display at the Bistro was created by Amy Donaldson. I am looking forward to attending Arts Alive 2009 Motown Nights
Interactive Arts Extravaganza Fundraiser!
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. http://www.ccpvb.org/.
9/3/2009
Album ID: 829387
Photos by Anita Levy
Bartram Trail v. Mandarin
3 albums
The tradition of the preseason Kickoff Classic between rivals Bartram Trail and Mandarin High Schools continued at the Bartram Trail Bear's home field on Friday, August 28, 2009. The Mandarin Mustangs claimed the victory this year with a score of 27-12.
8/29/2009
Album ID: 825256
Photos by Tara Wildes
Crosby, Stills and Nash @ Amphitheatre
8 albums
Crosby, Stills and Nash played to a pack house at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. With songs like Ruby Tuesday and Teach Your Children, they brought back memories to young and old. Look and see if you were spotted by your Girl on the Town Photographer for Jacksonville.com.
8/23/2009
Album ID: 821047
Photos by Anita Levy
Counting Crows
8 albums
Counting Crows, Michael Franti & Spearhead, and Augustana. What a fantastic show!! These bands played for hours, intertwining through the night. It was incredible and the amphitheater was packed. Everyone was pumped after facing extreme rain to get there. I love going to shows at the St. Augustine Amphitheater.
8/14/2009
Album ID: 816276
Photos by Anita Levy
St. Augustine Beach Pier’s 50th year
1 album
In November of 1959, a fishing village and some summer homes on Florida’s Anastasia Island were officially incorporated and named the City of St. Augustine Beach. This year, the city’s 50th Birthday was celebrated with a series of fun and exciting events that highlighted the history and small town atmosphere of this community snuggled up to the Atlantic Ocean. View images from the event.
8/9/2009
Album ID: 812584
Photos by Tonya M. Austin
2009 Wildflower Clinic Ball Fundraiser
6 albums
Good Samaritan Health Centers of St. Augustine held a Wildflower Ball fundraiser. There was a silent auction, a wonderful dinner catered by Valerie Kline, a live auction by Mayor Joe Boles, and awesome entertainment by Tim Rippey. This is an annual event and the people were some of the friendliest I have met. We also signed a couple of boards that will be used as part of a major support beam for the clinic. For the past 11 years, Good Samaritan Health Centers in St. Augustine has quietly reached out to our area's poorest residents by offering them free medical care, dental care and health education. They currently operate four clinics: a twice weekly medical clinic at 39 Lovett Street; a monthly Pap smear clinic at 39 Lovett Street; a monthly dental clinic, held at the St. Johns County Health Department; and the Healthy Lifestyles Clinic, a health education clinic located at 676 Christopher Street. All clinics are staffed by local volunteer physicians, dentists, nurses and clerical personnel.In response to the growing needs of our community, Good Samaritan Health Centers is seeking to increase their services by constructing the "Wildflower Clinic," a medical/dental facility, in West Augustine on land donated by Mount Moriah Christian Ministries. Dr. Ken Baker, Wildflower Clinic Building Committee Chair, said, "we have raised $180,000 over the past year and only $50,000 more is needed to open the doors of the Wildflower Clinic. While our needs are ongoing, support from the local construction and building trade industry and St. Johns County has been extremely gratifying. The new Wildflower Clinic will improve access to free health and dental care for all qualifying residents." Be sure to put this fun event on your calendar for next year. Look and see if you were spotted by your Girl on the Town Photographer for Jacksonville.com.
