Hello St. Augustine! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Top concert venue, battle of Bloody Mose, and shell painting party + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Downtown debate continues: St. Augustine residents pushed back against replacing Manly Toys and Hobbies with public restrooms, and city leaders extended the shop’s lease to September 2027 while exploring other downtown restroom options -- see the lease extension.
National recognition for a venue: St. Augustine Amphitheatre was named Pollstar’s top venue for ticket sales after selling over 100,000 tickets across 30 concerts from November 2025 to May 2026, spotlighting St. Augustine’s music scene -- check the venue ranking.
Expanding care close to home: Baptist Health has opened the SilverLeaf Medical Campus near St. Augustine, adding primary care, cardiology, rehab, and a wellness center, with adult and pediatric emergency care opening in September -- explore the new campus.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Local beach reset: Skip the tourist crush and reclaim your shoreline time at Anastasia State Park, where you can swim, fish, paddle a rented kayak, hike shady trails, or sneak in a low-key camp night. Easy, close, and quietly glorious... the perfect midweek sanity check for St. Augustine locals.
Grilled cheese, game on: Craving a low-key win this week, Sarbez! is your quirky comfort zone with gourmet grilled cheeses, plenty of craft beer, patio hangs, and a legit arcade lineup from pinball to skeeball. Meet a friend, chase a high score, call it self-care that comes with melty cheddar.
Plant therapy, anyone?: Skip the big-box shuffle and wander Terra Nurseries, a legit St. Augustine garden playground with native ornamentals, exotic fruit trees, rare palms, pottery, and the kind of friendly plant nerds who actually help your yard thrive. Take a breather around the courtyard and pond, then plot your weekend project.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐦 Guided Bird Walk @ Anastasia State Park | Wednesday (6/24) at 8:15 AM – Grab your binoculars and wander Anastasia State Park with a savvy volunteer who knows the beach, boardwalks, and trails better than the gulls. Expect seabirds, shorebirds, and waders, all levels welcome. Meet at the Island Beach Shop & Grill, weather permitting, park admission applies.
🎵 Concerts in the Plaza: JC Hatfield and Friends @ Plaza De La Constitution | Thursday (6/25) at 6:00 PM – Thursday nights are for Concerts in the Plaza, with JC Hatfield and Friends leaning into Americana under the old oaks in downtown St. Augustine. Expect easy lawn-chair vibes, kids orbiting the gazebo, and picnics without the booze. Classic, communal, and pleasantly low drama.
🎨 Shell Painting Party @ The Shanty & Co. | Friday (6/26) at 6:00 PM – Finally, a respectable excuse to empty that jar of beach loot on your dresser. You bring the seashells, they handle the paints, brushes, and light refreshments, and everyone settles into a calm, chatty evening of low-stakes creativity. Kids 5+ can tag along.
🎣 27th Annual Wildwood Fishing Tournament @ St. Augustine Boating Club | Saturday (6/27) at 5:15 AM – Dust off the tackle box for Wildwood’s 27th Annual Fishing Tournament, where bragging rights, tall tales, and community support share a boat. Registration is $20 to $35, and the mandatory Captain’s Meeting is June 26, 5 to 8 p.m., because even fish need rules.
🚗 Cars & Coffee St. Augustine @ Classic Car Museum | Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 AM – Cruise to the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine for Cars & Coffee, where caffeine is strong and chrome gleams. Every fourth Saturday, sponsored by Bozard Lincoln, it’s equal parts shiny nostalgia and neighborly banter, with plenty of “still original” stories to go around.
⚔ Battle of Bloody Mose @ Fort Mose Historic State Park | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats a good old-fashioned skirmish where someone else does the sweating. Head to Fort Mose for Battle of Bloody Mose reenactments, where British and Scottish invaders meet their match, Spanish defenders take the win, and you get history, cannons, and prime people-watching.
🛒 Dapple & Thorn @ Schooner's Seafood House | Sunday (6/28) at 9:00 AM – Fourth Sunday stroll at North City Farmers Market, at Schooner's Seafood House, with Dapple & Thorn slinging hand-painted pots, weatherproof macrame, and adoptable succulents. Yes, your windowsill can handle one more, and Eva's Gift Collection lets your plant habit support Community PedsCare.
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07 — The St. Augustine report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 17%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 87 in the afternoon. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southeast wind 1 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 78°F — Precip: 15%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny. High near 89, with temperatures falling to around 85 in the afternoon. East wind 1 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThis MasterCraft “Harper” in gated Hidden Creek pairs polished luxury with serious resort energy. The first-floor owner’s suite and guest suite add convenience, while the screened heated and cooled pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, and gas fire pit turn the backyard into a private hangout. Custom storage, luxe finishes, preserve views, and no CDD fees seal the deal.
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