🏴‍☠️ A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall | September 13, 2024

Good Morning, St. Augustine!

I’m James and welcome to this ad-free, Friday the 13th edition of the Old City Lowdown - popping up in your inbox like Jason Vorhees at Camp Crystal Lake (but with much better intentions - iykyk).

Today’s One Big Thing section highlights the jam-packed weekend of the Sing Out Loud festival, celebrating St. Augustine’s amazing local music scene. If that’s not your thing, just scroll past the highlighted section to get to your regularly scheduled programming.

But first, a quick question:

In today’s edition:

• Local service pups help out at 9/11 ceremony 🐕‍🦺 

• Serenata Beach Club auctioned 🏖️ 

• There’s a new boat in town ⛴️

Now, let’s get to the Lowdown.

-James Foote
Publisher | Old City Lowdown

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WEATHER

Fri • 86 🌡️ 75 | ☁️ | 💧24% | 🍃 NNE 8mph

Sat • 85 🌡️ 75 | 🌦️ | 💧48% | 🍃 N 10mph

Sun • 83 🌡️ 74 | 🌧️ | 💧55% | 🍃 NNE 12mph

THE RUNDOWN

Local News that Actually Matters

🐕‍🦺 St. Augustine Volunteers Bring Comfort to 9/11 Families with Therapy Dogs

On the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, volunteers from St. Augustine's Tri-State Canine Response Team attended the New York City remembrance ceremony to provide therapy dog support to victims' families and first responders. Led by Daniela Terrosi-Gifford and her service dog, Diego, the team offered comfort during this emotional day. This marked their ninth year participating in the event, and they remain the only authorized organization to provide therapy dog services at the ceremony, alongside teams from Texas and Italy. (more info)

🍫 St. Augustine: The Chocolate Gateway | Delicious Exhibit Coming Soon

UF professors are creating an exciting exhibit showcasing St. Augustine's surprising role in introducing chocolate to North America in 1641. Thanks to a $14,000 Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant, the Governor’s House Cultural Center and Museum will host this interactive chocolate-themed display, with a virtual walking trail via StoryMap. The exhibit opens in December, offering a sweet dive into history for visitors and locals alike! (more info)

THE HUSTLE

Local Business News

🏖️ Serenata Beach Club sold at auction

Serenata Beach Club in Ponte Vedra Beach was sold at auction for $1.5 million after financial troubles led to foreclosure. Owners Jeffery and Molly Butler owed $14.2 million to two lenders, including $11.6 million to St. Augustine-based DLP Capital, which had a lien on the property. Despite the debt being repaid to DLP, the property was still auctioned, ultimately purchased by DLP Capital for just $1.5 million. (more info)

⛵️ There’s a new boat in town

Marcel Geluk, President of Fury Management, has brought a unique adventure to St. Augustine with the launch of Fury Water Adventures. Featuring the Atlantic Fury, a 65-foot sailing catamaran, the company offers two daily cruises: an afternoon dolphin watch and historical tour, and a sunset cruise with live music. Guests can enjoy interactive experiences like helping raise the sails and connecting with the crew. With complimentary snacks and drinks, Fury’s all-inclusive approach keeps things relaxing. Geluk, who moved from Key West in 2021, is excited to offer this special experience to his new St. Augustine community. (more info)

✈️ New non-stop international flight out of JAX - pretty cool, eh?

Starting May 22, 2025, Air Canada will offer nonstop flights from Jacksonville to Toronto, marking the airline’s return after a five-year break. Flights will depart JAX at 10AM. and land in Toronto at 12:45PM. With easy connections to Canada, Europe, and Asia, this new route offers expanded travel options for Northeast Floridians. The two-class CRJ900 aircraft includes 12 business and 64 standard seats. Jacksonville Aviation Authority celebrates Air Canada’s return, further enhancing JAX’s growing flight options. (more info)

SHINDIGS

What the cool kids are up to

Friday, September 13

🚶 Ancient Dunes Hike at Anastasia State Park

Join a 1-mile guided hike along the shady Ancient Dunes Trail! Meet at Hilltop Picnic Area by 9AM, wear comfy shoes, and bring water. Free with regular park admission: $8 per vehicle, $4 single-occupant, or $2 for pedestrians. Weather permitting. Call (904) 461-2033 for details. Anastasia State Park is located at 300 Anastasia Park Rd. (more info)

Saturday, September 14

🐍 Get Buzzed for Buzztails: A Night of Fun Supporting Rattlesnake Conservation

Join The Rattlesnake Conservancy for the 8th Annual Get Buzzed for Buzztails charity fundraiser on Saturday, September 14th, from 6-9PM at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm! This exciting event features craft brews, local food, a mini symposium, raffles, and a live auction—all to support rattlesnake conservation efforts. Your ticket includes dinner, drinks, and access to exclusive after-hours fun at the Alligator Farm. Proceeds benefit vital research and education to protect rattlesnakes and their habitats. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening for a great cause! The St. Augustine Alligator Farm is located at 999 Anastasia Blvd. (more info | registration required)

Sunday, September 15

🎸 EMMA Concert Series kicks off with the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet

Founded in 1979 as the Emil Maestre Music Association, EMMA Concert Association is a non-profit that offers affordable music and dance performances while supporting St. Johns County schools with funds, equipment, and instruments.

For the 46th season of the EMMA Concert Season, the association has six shows scheduled between September ‘24 - April ‘25. The first of these concerts takes place this Sunday with the Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet.

Single show ($30) & season tickets ($175) are available online. Concerts take place at Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium at 14 Granada St. Please click here for more information including parking, show details, and the season lineup.

THE AMP

What’s going down at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre

🐢 Trampled by Turtles moved to Main Stage; more tickets released

Exciting news for the jamgrass pioneers from Duluth, MN! As part of the Sing Out Loud Festival, The Trampled by Turtles show scheduled for the Backyard Stage at The Amp on September 19th has been moved to the Main Stage. Get your tickets below and let’s show the fellas how St. Augustine gets down on a Thursday night!

All original purchases will be honored with no refund/exchange necessary.

This event is presented by the Friends of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and a portion of the proceeds will benefit The Sea Turtle Hospital at UF Whitney Lab.

📆 Next Five Shows:

• Sep 19 | Trampled by Turtles w/ Crowe Boys | Tickets

• Sep 26 | The Sisters of Mercy w/ Blaqk Audio | Tickets

• Sep 27 | Jewel + Melissa Ethridge | SOLD OUT

• Sep 28 | Midland w/ Colby Acuff & Carter Faith | Tickets

• Sep 29 | Violent Femmes | Tickets

🎉 Upcoming Events:

• Sep 15 | The St. Augustine Record Fair | More Info

• Sep 17 | Fall Night Market | More Info

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

When & where to catch live tunes

Friday, September 13

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

• Bin 39 Wine Bar • Shyla Macaluso, 1-4PM | Cason Gaines, 4-7PM

• Casa de Vino 57 • Jolie, 7-10PM

• Colonial Oak Music Park • Pokey LaFarge w/ Special Guests Chelsea Saddler & Rambler Kane, 6:30-10PM

• Conch House Marina • Bigly, 4-8PM

• Crabby’s Beachside • TMI Duo, 6-10PM

• Dog Rose Brewing • Alex Peramas, 7PM | Garrett Oliver, 8PM | Contact Buzz, 9PM | Fortune Child, 10PM

• Fuzion 904 Eatery • Burn Unit, 6-9PM

• Kingfish Grill • Denny Blue, 6-9PM

• La Cocina at San Sebastian Winery • ZaZa Flamenca, 1-4PM | Soul & Dagger, 6-9PM

• Marina Munch • Thick & Thin Band, 5-8PM

• Meehan’s Irish Pub • Walker Road Duo, 1PM (Backyard) | Mike Cook, 8PM (Pub)

• Milltop Tavern • Scott Halls, 12PM | Eric Groves, 4:30PM | Alan Dalton & Terry Campbell, 9PM

• No Name • Julia Gulia, TBA

• Oasis • Vinny Jacobs, 5-8PM (Upstairs)

• Pesca Vilano • Airtight, 6-10PM

• Pierre’s Pub • Chase Fouraker Duo, 2-6PM | The Space Heaters, 7-11PM

• Prohibition Kitchen • Cortnie Frazier, 6-9PM | Chillula, 10PM

• Salt Life Food Shack • John Phillips, 6-10PM

• Sarbez! • Jay Decosta, 8PM | Glizzy Gillespie, 9PM | Tori Nance, 10PM | Malo Bhlu, 11PM

• Shanghai Nobby’s • Saw Paw, 8PM | Bus Stop Werewolf, 9PM | Carmen, 10PM | Ticker Tapeworm Parade, 11PM

• Spinster Abbott’s • Bella Fiona, 4PM | Colton McKenna, 5PM | Megan McKenzie, 6:15PM | Visitation, 7:30PM | The Pauses, 8:45PM

• St. Augustine Fish House & Oyster Co. • Dewey Via Band, 5-9PM

• The Waterworks • The Lubben Brothers w/ Holt & Cabe, 7PM (Tickets)

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

Saturday, September 14

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

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

• Colonial Oak Music Park • Bear & Robert, 5PM | Strange String, 6:15PM | Ancient City Slickers, 7:30PM | Burn Unit, 9PM

• Conch House Marina • Vegas Gray Trio, 3-7PM

• Crabby’s Beachside • Cody Criswell, 6-10PM

• DJ’s Clam Shack • Palmetto Pickers, 6-9PM

• Dog Rose Brewing Co. • The Taildraggers, 7PM | The Johns Twins, 8PM | Davis Loose, 9PM

• Fuzion 904 Eatery • Soul and Dagger, 6-9PM

• Kingfish Grill • Cheryl Watson, 6-9PM

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

• Marina Munch • John Winters, 12-4PM

• Meehan’s Irish Pub • Josh “Tennessee” Worthy, 1PM (Backyard) | Dewey Via, 5:30PM (Backyard) | Heather Craig Duo, 9PM (Pub)

• Milltop Tavern • Eric Grove, 12PM | Adam Grayford, 4:30PM | Alan Dalton & Terry Campbell, 9PM

• No Name • John Phillips, 2-6PM | VersVtile, 10PM

• Oasis • Good Time Charlie, 5-9PM (Tiki Bar)

• Pesca Vilano • DeeJay Natural, 6-10PM

• Pierre’s Pub • AC Power Unit, 2-6PM | Green with Envy, 7-11PM

• Prohibition Kitchen • Danielle Eva, 6PM | Trae Pierce and the T Stones, 10PM

• Salt Life Food Shack • Gregory Ruggerio, 6-10PM

• Sarbez! • Dakar, 8PM | Twisted Fate, 9PM | No Parts, 10PM | Babe Honey, 11PM

• Shanghai Nobby’s • Danny Attack, 8PM | Blood, Sweat, and Whiskey, 9PM | Mudtown, 10PM | Saltones, 11PM | Chem Trails, 12AM

• Spinster Abbott’s • Nora Bear, 5:45PM | The Little Mercies, 6:30PM | Folk is People, 7:30PM | The Watson Twins, 8:30PM

• Stogies • The Space Heaters, 9PM

• The Waterworks • Aslyn & The Naysayer, 3PM | SUMA, 4PM | The Thick & Thin String Band, 5PM | The Driftwoods, 6PM | Wild Shiners, 7PM | Duffy Bishop, 8PM

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

Sunday, September 15

• Casa de Vino 57 • Wayne & Friends, 4-7PM

• Casa Maya • Cesar Romero, 6-10:30PM

• Colonial Oak Music Park • Uncle Mosie, 5PM | The Gatorbone Trio, 6:15PM | Dunehoppers, 7:30PM

• Conch House Marina • Eric Alabiso, 3-7PM

• Crabby’s Beachside • Bradford Buckley, 12-4PM

• Kingfish Grill • Bad Endings, 5-8PM

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

• Marina Munch • The Dougernaught, 12-4PM

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

• Milltop Tavern • Michael Bo Griner, 12PM | Scott Halls, 4:30PM

• No Name • Adam Latiff, 2-6PM

• Pesca Vilano • Chillakaya, 5-9PM

• Pierre’s Pub • The Space Heaters, 1-5PM | Alanis Sophia, 6-10PM

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

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

• Spinster Abbott’s • Greensaw, 5PM | Drag Show ft. Daisy Deluxe, Teyonna LaFierce and Bebe Deluxe, 6PM | Boi, 7:15PM

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

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

OLD CITY SPORTS

🏈 High School Football

Tonight | Friday, September 13

St. Augustine (2-0) vs. Riverside, 7PM (Home)
Menendez (1-1) vs. Parker, 7PM (Home)
Tocoi Creek (2-1) at Clay, 7PM (Away)
St. Joseph Academy (4-0) vs. Eagle’s View (Home)

🦁 Flagler Scores & Upcoming Events

Results | Thursday, September 12:

Volleyball vs. #18 Central Oklahoma, L, 0-3
Women’s Soccer vs. Florida Tech, Match Suspended at Half (T, 2-2)

Upcoming Events:

Women’s Tennis
• 9/13-15 at ERAU Open (Daytona Beach, Fla.)

Volleyball
• 9/13 vs. Trevecca Nazarene, 1PM | vs. Nova Southeastern, 7PM
• 9/14 vs. Belmont Abbey, 5PM

Men’s Soccer
• 9/13 vs. Eckerd, 6PM

Men’s & Women’s Cross Country
• 9/13 at UNF Invitational

Women’s Golf
• 9/15 at DBU Classic (Denton, Tex.)

Women’s Soccer
• 9/15 vs. West Florida, 12PM

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