🏴‍☠️ St. Aug Trivia: Are you an expert? - The Midweek Lowdown

Good Morning, St. Augustine!

I’m James, and this is the Old City Lowdown—and if you thought you were done voting for the year, think again! Starting today, we’ll be featuring St. Augustine trivia every Wednesday. Think you’re an expert on the Old City? Cast your vote below.

And speaking of voting, last week I ran a poll asking what your favorite Halloween candy was. The votes are in, and more than half of readers chose Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups as the top sweet treat—which begs the question: do you pronounce it ree-sees or ree-suhz?

Anyway, let’s get to some trivia 👇️

In today’s edition:

• SJC says ‘no’ to Agrihood 🏘️

• New place to grub on Vilano 🐟️ 

• Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife on deck 🥃 

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Thu • 81 🌡️ 73 | ☁️ | 💧24% | 🍃 SE 12mph

🏛 BCC Rejects 'Agrihood’ Development

The St. Johns County Commission unanimously rejected the proposed 3,332-home “agrihood” west of St. Augustine, citing concerns over infrastructure and incomplete application details. Community members and County Commissioners expressed that the project wasn’t ready for approval, emphasizing its incompatibility with the area’s rural character. (Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today)

🍽️ New Restaurant Coming to Vilano Main Street?

Nathan Stuart and Margo Klar, owners of St. Augustine Fish House & Oyster Co. and Outback Crab Shack, are planning a new restaurant on Vilano Main Street. Snappers, proposed as an 8,228-square-foot venue with a bar, dining, and rooftop space, awaits county approval on stormwater and land use permits. If approved, the restaurant will enhance Vilano’s revitalizing district. (J. Brooks Terry, Jacksonville Daily Record)

🏖️ St. Aug Beach City Commission Meets to Discuss Historic Preservation & Development Plans

The St. Augustine Beach City Commission meets today to discuss land development regulations for a new historic preservation ordinance and to review the final development plan for an eight-unit condominium at 812 A1A Beach Blvd. New business includes discussions on traffic calming for 11th Street and simplifying city regulations. (Agenda)

🤝 City Commission Meeting to Address Fire Station, Roundabout Art

St. Augustine’s City Commission will meet on Nov. 12 to discuss purchasing 500 Anastasia Blvd. for a new fire station, as the current site at A1A and Red Cox Rd. will be repurposed by FDOT for safety improvements. The agenda also includes finalizing a $250,000 contract for the art installation at the May Street roundabout. (Agenda)

Assistant City Manager Reuben Franklin will host a public meeting on November 7 at 5:30PM to discuss the proposed fire station location at 500 Anastasia Blvd.

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Wednesday, November 6

🧑‍🌾 Wednesday Farmers Market at SJC Pier | Locally grown produce, baked goods, prepared foods, arts, crafts, and more | 8AM-12PM | More Info

👕 Strike Clothes Swap at Spinster Abbott’s | Trade in gently used pieces for new items. Yay sustainability! | 6PM | More Info

Thursday, November 7

🛍️ Two Girls One Market Mini Vintage Flea at Muggsy’s Bar | St. Augustine’s ONLY monthly vintage market with unique finds, tasty bites, and refreshing drinks from local vendors | 5-9PM | More Info

🥃 Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife at Vilano Main Street | STARTS TODAY | Top cuisine and beverages benefitting Vilano Beach Main Street and the GTM Reserve | Nov 7-10 | More Info

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Coming up at The Amp

• Nov 7 | Blackberry Smoke w/ Southall | Tickets

• Nov 8 & 9 | Alabama | Tickets

• Nov 10 | slowdive w/ Wisp | Tickets

Wed, November 6

• Bin 39 Wine Bar | Scott Halls, 2-5PM

• Casa de Vino 57 | Dharma, 7PM

• Fuzion 904 Eatery | Taylor Roberts, 5:30-8:30PM

• Guy Harvey Resort | Vinny Jacobs, 4-7PM

• Milltop Tavern | Jim Lamb, 12PM | Reggie Starrett, 4:30PM

• Old Coast Ales | Dewey Via, 6PM

• Pesca Vilano | Wes Register, 5-9PM

• Pierre’s Pub | Baby Gray Duo, 1-5PM | AC Power Unit Duo, 6-10PM

• Prohibition Kitchen | Cookin’ in the Kitchen, 6PM

• Salt Life Food Shack | Fond Kiser, 6-10PM

• Tradewinds Lounge | Smokin’ Joe, 1-4:30PM | Mark Hart, 5-8PM | Jack Hammer, 9PM

Thu, November 7

• Beaches at Vilano | Shyla Macaluso, 5-9PM

• Bin 39 Wine Bar | Brooke Garwood, 1-4PM | Colin Kosco, 4-7PM

• Colonial Oak Music Park | Country Night with The Tennessee Worthy Ensemble, 7-10PM

• Fuzion 904 Eatery | Buffalo Rose, 5:30-8:30PM

• Guy Harvey Resort | Fond Kiser, 4-7PM

• La Cocina at San Sebastian Winery | Yael Zaza Flamenca, 1-4PM

• Marina Munch | Bad Dog Mama, 5-8PM

• Meehan’s Irish Pub | Josh Worthy, 1PM

• Milltop Tavern | Jim Lamb, 12PM | John Tyler, 4:30PM

• Oasis | Allen Arena, 5-8PM

• Pesca Vilano | Jax English Salsa Trio, 6-10PM

• Pierre’s Pub | Johnson + Burns, 1-5PM | Hippies + Cowboys, 6-10PM

• Prohibition Kitchen | Bottom Feeders, 6PM

• Tradewinds Lounge | Just Wade, 1-4:30PM | Acoustic Anomaly, 5-8PM | TBA, 9ishPM

*Artists & times are subject to change. That’s showbiz, baby.

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