🏴‍☠️ Riders on the Storm | August 2, 2024

Good Morning, St. Augustine!

Happy National Coloring Book Day! I'm James - welcome to the Old City Lowdown, where we keep it in the lines every Tuesday and Friday, bringing you only the news that matters.

In today’s edition:

• Tropics heating up 🍃 

• Passport Saturday 🪪 

• Pint for a Pint 🩸 

Now, let’s get to the Lowdown.

James Foote
Publisher | Old City Lowdown
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WEATHER

Friday
90 🌡️ 76 | ⛅️ | 💧24% | 💨 S 12mph | 🌘 3%

Saturday
89 🌡️ 78 | 🌦️ | 💧30% | 💨 SSE 13mph | 🌘 1%

Sunday
87 🌡️ 77 | ⛈️ | 💧74% | 💨 SSE 15mph | 🌑 0%

Monday
87 🌡️ 76 | 🌧️ | 💧79% | 💨 S 13mph | 🌒 1%

NOAA Tide Predictions:

Vilano Beach | Tolomato River
St. Augustine City Dock
St. Augustine Beach

NOAA Marine Report:

North Florida Report

TROPICS

THE RUNDOWN

Local news that matters

🩸 Florida Non-Profit Needs Our Help

A cyberattack has disrupted operations at OneBlood, a nonprofit blood donation center based in Orlando, serving over 350 hospitals across four states. The ransomware attack targeted their software system, and the organization is working with cybersecurity experts and authorities to address the breach. Despite the challenges, OneBlood continues to collect and distribute blood, albeit at reduced capacity, and urges eligible donors to make appointments to help replenish supplies. You can help by visiting the Big Red Bus at Dog Rose Brewing Co. this weekend.

🌀 Be Prepared for Hurricane Season Peak

Whether you’re a “ride it out” resident or a “pick up and go,” it can’t hurt to prep for the height of hurricane season. The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is underway, and St. Johns County Emergency Management (SJCEM) urges residents to prepare for potential storms. The 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Guide is available online and in print at local libraries. Residents can also benefit from Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays, with the next one running from August 24 to September 6. For more details, visit SJCEM's website and sign up for emergency alerts.

🪪 St. Johns County Hosts Passport Saturday

If you need a passport for holiday travel, St. Johns County has a special event this weekend just for you! The County Clerk’s Passport Saturday is tailored for first-time applicants, including minors, and those needing replacements for lost or outdated passports. Held at the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center in St. Augustine from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., this event makes it easy and convenient for busy families to apply.

BUSINESS BEAT

St. Augustine biz news

🏗️ Council on Aging Improving St. Augustine Facility

The St. Johns County Council on Aging is planning a $1.3 million project to enhance comfort and safety due to increased demand. Located at 180 Marine St., the improvements will include a new canopy, larger entry drive, ADA accessible paths, and updated outdoor spaces. Executive Director Becky Yanni mentioned the goal is to raise an additional $500,000, with Rulon International donating materials for the canopy. The COA, which runs the Sunshine Center for dementia care and prepares Meals on Wheels from this location, aims to make the center more accessible and welcoming for seniors. AD Davis Construction will handle the project, with future phases including more entrance improvements and a therapeutic garden.

👷 St. Johns County Greenlights Major Warehouse Projects

Warehouses St. Johns County has issued permits for two new warehouses. Ring Power received a permit for a $4.2 million, 26,400-square-foot warehouse at 560 World Commerce Parkway. Additionally, a $1.454 million permit was issued for a $1.454 million, 20,000-square-foot warehouse at 384 Industrial Drive, near State Road 16, owned by Ag Center Holdings LLC.

SHINDIGS

Cool stuff happening around town

There’s entirely too much to do in town this weekend. How lucky are we? Here are some of the highlights:

🎳 Bowling with a Cop at Anastasia Lanes | Aug 2, 10AM-12PM

Ever wanted to bowl with a cop? Well, now you can (if you’re between the ages of 5-12yrs). St. Augustine Beach Police Department is sponsoring Bowling with a Cop where area youth are teamed up with a local law enforcement officer for some good times on the lanes. $5 fee and must RSVP at (904) 471-3600 or [email protected].

🖼️ First Friday Art Walk: Form + Fusion at ArtBox137 | Aug 2, 5PM

Join "Form + Fusion: Dynamic Perspectives" for a celebration of art that delves into innovative shapes and blended styles! Live music by acclaimed guitarist Jonathan Dotson, complimentary refreshments, and face painting for all ages. ArtBox137 is located at 137 King St.

🗑️ A1A All-American Road Cleanup at Surfside Park | Aug 3, 8AM

Help keep Coastal Highway A1A beautiful by participating in the Friends of A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway quarterly roadside cleanup. Meet the team at Surfside Park at 8AM to pick-up supplies. Volunteers must be 18+ or accompanied by an adult—call the Friends of A1A at 904-425-8055 with any questions. Surfside Park is located at 3070 Coastal Hwy.

🚜 St. Augustine Amphitheatre Famers Market at The Amp | Aug 3, 8:30AM-12:30PM

Every Saturday, you can enjoy fresh, local food, farm-fresh produce, handmade arts and crafts, and live entertainment under the oaks at The Amp. BYO reusable bags and remember, no pets. Free parking is available at The Amp and at The Elks Lodge. St. Augustine Amphitheatre is located at 1340C A1A South.

🩸 Pint for a Pint Blood Drive at Dog Rose Brewing Co. | Aug 3, 12-5PM

The Big Red Bus is coming to Dog Rose Brewing Co. Donate blood and receive a free pint of beer coupon, a $20 eGift card, and a tote bag. Click here for details. Appointments honored, walk-ins welcome. Dog Rose Brewing Co. is located at 77 Bridge St.

🍻 Historic Pub Crawl by St. Augustine City Walks | Aug 3, 5PM

Starting Thursday, August 1st, St. Augustine City Walks & Tour St. Augustine are offering a FREE Historic Pub Crawl on Thursdays and Saturdays. Enjoy a fun, informative, adults-only tour around Old Town with experienced guides, discovering great local bars and their history. Reservations are required, so give them a call at (904) 825-0087. St. Augustine City Walks is located at 4 Grenada St.

🧘 Vintage Sips & Yin Yoga at Spinster Abbott’s | Aug 4, 10:30-11:30AM

Start your Sunday with a relaxing yin yoga session accompanied by live ambient guitar music. Enjoy a post-workout drink and 10% off in the Snakebird Vintage shop - all for $30 at the door. Spinster Abbott’s/Snakebird Vintage is located at 67 San Marco Ave.

🎵 Wax N Whiskey at Muggsy’s Neighborhood Bar | Aug 5, 8PM

Wax N Whiskey is hosting its first event in St. Augustine at Muggsy's Neighborhood Bar. Enjoy sets from top local DJs (including Dan Sostrom of ToneVendor). Open decks, vinyl for sale, beginners welcome. Bring a friend and enjoy - begins at 8PM. Muggsy’s Neighborhood Bar is located at 213 W King St.

🎭️ Bitch Trouble at The Blue Hen Cafe | Aug 5 & 6, 7:30PM

Written and performed by Alice Johnson Boher, Bitch Trouble is a one-woman comedy about the power of friendship told in 3 acts and sure to be a hilarious night. Tickets are just $15 online. Doors at 7PM. The Blue Hen Cafe is located at 223 W King St.

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Save The Date:

🏃 Shine a Light 5K for Epic Cure at St. Augustine Amphitheatre | Oct 12

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WHAT’S UP @ THE AMP?

Upcoming at St. Augustine Amphitheatre

📆 Next Five Shows:

• Aug 2 | Straight No Chaser w/ Chris Kirkpatrick, O-Town | Tickets

• Aug 3 | Switchfoot, Blue October, Matt Nathanson | Tickets

• Aug 8 | Hawthorne Heights | Tickets

• Aug 9 | SOJA w/ Algorhythm and Sensamotion | Tickets

• Aug 10 | UB40 | Tickets

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

When & where to catch live tunes

Alphabetical order by venue

Friday, August 2

• Arnold’s • Brothers Futch, 8:30PM-12:30AM

• Barley Republic • Velvet 45, 9PM-12AM

• Bin 39 Wine Bar • Shyla Macaluso, 1-4PM | Banjo Brown, 4-7PM

• Casa de Vino 57 • TBD, 7-10PM

• Chez L’Amour • Ramona + the RIOT, 7-10PM

• Colonial Oak • The SalTones, 7-10PM

• Dog Rose Brewing Co. • One Good Ring, 8PM

• Fuzion 904 Eatery • Russ DeFilippis w/ the Burn Unit, 6-9PM

• Guy Harvey Resort • Whitecaps, 5-8PM

• La Cocina at San Sebastian Winery • Tony Scozzaro, 1-4PM

• Marina Munch • Ollie Twist, 5-8PM

• Meehan’s Irish Pub • Mike Cook, 1PM (Backyard) | Kyra Livingston, 8PM (Pub)

• Milltop Tavern • Michael Bo Griner, 12PM | Eric Groves, 4:30PM | Alan Dalton & Terry Campbell, 9PM-12AM

• No Name • The Space Heaters, 10PM-1:30AM

• Oasis • Kaleb Dougan, 5-8PM (Tiki Bar) | New Guys on the Dock, 6-9PM

• Pesca Vilano • Bad Endings, 6-10PM

• Pierre’s Pub • Josh “Tennessee” Worthy, 11AM-1PM | Chase Fouraker + Johnathan Lee, 2-6PM | Bigly, 7-11PM

• Prohibition Kitchen • Morrow Family Band, 6-9PM | Chillula, 10PM

• Salt Life Food Shack • Joe Downing, 6-10PM

• Trade Winds Lounge • Heather Craig, 1-4:30PM | Mark Hart, 5-8PM | Blistur, 8:30PM-1:30AM

Saturday, August 3

• Arnold’s • Boogie Freaks, 8:30PM-12:30AM

• Bin 39 Wine Bar • Damon Slaughter, 1-4PM | Cason Smith, 4-7PM

• Casa de Vino 57 • TBD, 2:30-5:30PM | TBD, 7-10PM

• Chez L’Amour • TBD, 7-10PM

• Colonial Oak • Monticelli, 7-10PM

• Fuzion 904 Eatery • Duffy Bishop Band, 6-9PM

• Guy Harvey Resort • Mike Cook, 5-8PM

• Hurricane Patty’s • Walt Kulwicki, 6-9:30PM

• La Cocina at San Sebastian Winery • Rob Peck, 1-4PM

• Marina Munch • John Winters, 12:30-3:30PM

• Meehan’s Irish Pub • Trevor Compton, 1PM (Backyard) | Smokin’ Joe, 9PM (Pub)

• Milltop Tavern • Josh “Tennessee” Worthy, 12PM | Adam Grayford, 4:30PM | Alan Dalton & Terry Campbell, 9PM-12AM

• No Name • John Phillips, 2-6PM | Dharma, 10PM-1:30AM

• Oasis • TBD, 5-8PM (Tiki Bar) | Fond Kiser III, 6-9PM

• Pesca Vilano • DeeJay Natural, 6-10PM

• Pierre’s Pub • Jim Johnston, 11AM-1PM | Chillula, 2-6PM | Green With Envy, 7-11PM

• Prohibition Kitchen • Lunar Thunder, 10PM

• Salt Life Food Shack • Bret Blackshear, 6-10PM

• Sarbez! • Tonal, Chalk Tiger, Pollinator, Understudies, ~8PM

• Shanghai Nobby’s • Doubleside | Understudies | Kudzu, 9PM

• Spinster Abbott’s • Sunchild Duo, 7-10PM

• Trade Winds Lounge • Elizabeth Roth, 1-4:30PM | Mark Hart, 5-8PM | Blistur, 9PM-1:30AM

Sunday, August 4

• Bin 39 Wine Bar • Teddy, 4-7PM

• Cafe Eleven • Unlimited Devotion (Celebrating the Music of the Grateful Dead), 8PM (Tickets)

• Casa de Vino 57 • TBD, 4-7PM

• Chez L’Amour • TBD, 6-9PM

• Conch House • Vegas Gray Acoustic Trio, 3PM

• Dog Rose Brewing Co. • Dewey Via Band, 3:30-6:30PM

• Hurricane Patty’s • Chillakaya, 1-5PM

• Jimmy Hula’s • Seedfromatree, 2-6PM

• La Cocina at San Sebastian Winery • Vinny Jacobs, 1-4PM

• Meehan’s Irish Pub • Big Picture, 1PM (Backyard) | Jimmy Bragg, 6PM (Pub)

• Milltop Tavern • Gabby Samuels, 12PM | Joe Downing, 4:30PM

• No Name • Adam Latiff, 2-6PM

• Oasis • New Guys on the Dock, 4-8PM

• Old Coast Ales • Bad Dog Mama, 2-5PM

• Pesca Vilano • Chillakaya, 6-10PM

• Pierre’s Pub • The Spaceheaters, 1-5PM | Miriam Morelli, Jonathan Lee, & Chase Fouraker, 6-10PM

• Prohibition Kitchen • Shaney P’s Miracle Extravajamza, 6-9PM

• Salt Life Food Shack • Caleb Joye, 6-10PM

• Trade Winds Lounge • Keith Godwin and the Rio Grande Band, 1-4:30PM | Crawford Boyd’s Acoustic Anomaly, 5-8PM | Mike Johnson + Brad Burns, 9PM

Monday, August 5

• Bin 39 Wine Bar • Brett Blackshear, 2-5PM

• Casa de Vino 57 • Jam-ology Showcase, 7-9:30PM

• Chez L’Amour • TBD, 7-10PM

• Embassy Suites St. Augustine Beach • Lauren Gilliam, 5-8PM

• Meehan’s Irish Pub • John Phillips, 1PM (Backyard)

• Milltop Tavern • Jim Lamb, 12PM | Josh “Tennessee” Worthy, 4:30PM

• Pierre’s Pub • TJ Brown, 6-10PM

• Prohibition Kitchen • Sam Pacetti, 6PM

• Salt Life Food Shack • JT Broyler, 6-10PM

• Trade Winds Lounge • Reggie Starrett, 1-4:30PM | Mark Hart, 5-8PM | Mike Johnson + Brad Burns, 9PM

_{*Artists & times are subject to change - that’s life. We do our best to provide you with the most up-to-date information.}

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