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May 2009

May. 25, 2009 - Vilano Beach 5K Run This Saturday, May 30th

Hurry, hurry, hurry! This weekend is the 13th Annual 5K Run in Vilano Beach. Here is the application form.

Visit http://VilanoBeachFL.com for more info and see the flyer below. It really is the 13th Annual (not 12th as shown in the flyer below).

We hope to see you there running the race, enjoying the country breakfast and the community flea market. Tell your friends and neighbors.

Vilano Beach 5K Run, Breakfast & Flea Market

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May. 18, 2009 - Niña & Pinta Leave St. Augustine - May 18, 2009

The early bird may get the worm, but I was very fortunate this morning to capture the Nina and the Pinta as they were leaving St. Augustine. It was a little before 6:30 this morning when I noticed what I thought were shrimp boats heading back to sea. I thought they were shrimp boats as we had rough waters last night and thought they had come into the St. Augustine inlet for safe harbor, as they are known to do. Nina & Pinta By St. Augustine Inlet

 

 

Well as the two vessels passed the inlet and continued heading north on the Intracoastal Waterway, I realized what they were and leapt for my camera.

 

 

I would have taken pictures of the shrimp boats, too, as many of you know. But this was exciting to have them this close in the early morning hours.

Nina or Pinta

 

I knew they were visiting St. Augustine from May 5- 18th, but the days they just fly past. Don't miss my video posted below.

Pinta or Nina

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIdR6Org6mk

 

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May. 11, 2009 - North Shores Improvement Association Forum Tonight!

Come hear Maria Cristina Rivero, a native of Cuba, present information on different cultures at tonight's  North Shores Improvement Association's (NSIA) Community Forum. Her topic should help both in your international travels and in working with visitors to our area from other countries. Come learn and share. Updates on our community will also be presented. Come. Get involved.

Date: May 11th

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: North Shores Community Center, 120 Meadow Avenue, Vilano Beach, FL 32084

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May. 11, 2009 - Scenic A1A Meeting 3 p.m. Today in S. Ponte Vedra

Many people in northeast Florida traverse Scenic and Historic A1A in St. Johns County from Jacksonville, through St. Augustine to Flagler County, especially on weekends. This past weekend was no exception with the most traffic I have seen in a long time. It was a challenge crossing A1A to enjoy the beach, but it was possible and well worth it. With The Player's Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, the Ancient City Crawfish Boil in St. Augustine, The Sunday Market in Vilano Beach, and Mother's Day, much was happening in our area. We had such fabulous weather, too!

Scenic & Historic A1A is the St. Johns County state scenic highway section of a National Scenic Byway, A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway(aka Friends of A1A). If you have been wanting to get involved in helping to protect, preserve, maintain, and enhance this beautiful byway, please come to our meeting today from 3 - 5 p.m. at the South Ponte Vedra Civic Association Building located at 2724 S. Ponte Vedra Blvd.

Here is today's agenda:

 

SCENIC & HISTORIC A1A

Corridor Management Council Meeting

  

AGENDA

St. Johns County

May 11, 2009

South Ponte Vedra Civic Assn - 2724 South Ponte Vedra Blvd., S. Ponte Vedra, 32082

3:00 - 5:00 pm.

1.       Convene Meeting / Introductions                                               Barbara Jenness

Approval of Minutes from prior meeting and Approval of current Agenda

 

2.       Discussion Topics

·         New Business

·  RFP Evaluation Committee Representative (2 LAP Projects)

·  SawgrassVillage Major Modifications

·  Florida Coastal and Ocean Policy Report Card

·  DRI - SW Commerce Center Status

·  Scenic Conservation Issues - Billboards

·  OAR House - North Florida Land Trust Plans for North Guana Landing

·  Code Enforcement Follow-up

 

·         Old Business Updates

 

1.    Windswept Acres Park / Frank Butler/Green Road      Wil Smith

2.    Pope Road Scenic Overlook                        Bob Samuels

3.    Northern Gateway & Kiosk                        Vickie Renna

4.    Garbage collection - North Coastal Corridor            Irene Kaufman

5.    Transportation Committee Study                        Tony Bosco

6.    CMP 5 Yr Update Report                        Vickie Renna

7.    Bird Island Park                                    Alyce Decker

 

·         Friends of A1A Update                               Sallie O'Hara

(Grants/Operations/Fundraising/Conference/Awards)

 

·         FDOT Update                                     Debrah Miller

 

3.                   Other Issues: Sector Updates: Ponte Vedra >> North Beach-Vilano >> City of St Augustine >>City of St Augustine Beach >> Mid Anastasia Island

 

4.       Next Scenic & Historic A1A - CMC Meeting Place and Time - July 13, 20095.  Adjourn Meeting

 

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May. 8, 2009 - Vilano Beach - May Events

Every Monday  & Wednesday,  4 to 6 pm

STUDY LAB & STUDENT TUTORING

After school help at the NSIA Community Center.  Grades 1 to 12.  Hosted by the Church at Vilano, 808-8304, or Art Holden, 829-0823 to register a student for tutoring.

 

Every Wednesday & Friday Night,  5:30 to 7:30 pm

WINE TASTING

Pawnee's Café & Fine Wines, 165 Vilano RD, 824-2455. 

 

Most Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 9:30 & 10:15 a.m.          

FUN FITNESS CLASSES

Harbor View Room at Kingfish Grill, Camachee Island

Tighten & Tone and Jazzercise.  Susan Rubin, instructor, 669-9638.  2 free visits.  8 visits $40, Saturday only, $4 each. Call for exact schedule.

 

Every Sun day, 9:30 & 10:30 am

CHURCH AT VILANO

Bible Study 9:30 am, Worship 10:30 am..  Prayer & Bible Study on Wednesdays at 7 pm.  at North Shores Community Center, 120 Meadow Avenue.  808-8304. 

 

Every Sunday,  7:00 pm

CHRISTIAN INTERDENOMINATIONAL SERVICE

Full service with live music.  At the Vilano Surf Hut, 120 Vilano RD. 806-8120

 

Every Sunday,  noon to 4 pm

VILANO BEACH SUNDAY MARKET at the Pier

A non-profit community service that provides fresh produce, baked goods, other foods and fine arts and crafts by local artists.  The Market does not have mass merchandised crafts, second hand or flea market items.  It is a first class open market experience for residents, visitors and tourists and enhances community spirit.

 

May Schedule of Events:

Sunday May 10, 10 am to 4 pm

MOTHER'S DAY MENU - PAWNEE'S

Order a Custom Gift Basket with or without wine.  Browse at the Sunday Market a few steps away afterwards.  Champagne Brunch 10 to 1:30, lunch menu 1:30 to 4 pm.  Pawnee's Café, 165 Vilano Road.  824-2455.

 

Sunday May 10,  11 am to 3 pm

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH - THE REEF

Roast beef, turkey, omelets, crab legs, Mahi-Mahi, ham, cheeses, pastries, sparkling wine and more.  $34.95 adults, $13.95 children under 12.  Reservations recommended.  Limited dinner menu from 5 to 9 pm.  The Reef Restaurant on the ocean, 4100 Coastal Highway.  824-8008. 

 

Sunday  May 10,  Noon to 4 pm

SPECIAL VISIT TO SUNDAY MARKET

At the Pier.  Visit by members of the Florida Farmers Market Association here for a conference to be held on Monday, May 11 at St. Augustine Beach.  Anyone interested may attend this conference.  Contact our Market Manager, Mitch Hall, 540-8797. 

 

Monday May 11,  3 - 5 pm

FRIENDS OF SCENIC & HISTORIC A1A

Corridor Management Council.  Meets at the South Ponte Vedra Civic Association Building.  (every other month on 2nd Monday) 540-0402. www.ScenicA1A.org.

 

Monday May 11,  7 pm

DO YOU TRAVEL TO OTHER COUNTRIES?

CULTURAL DIVERSITY & WHAT IT CAN MEAN TO YOU

The North Shores Forum

At the North Shores Community Center, 120 Meadow Avenue.  Informative, eye-opening education for a new viewpoint on life.  Cultural Diversity training increases our cultural competence.  Understand how our own views may differ from views of others.  Dynamics when cultures interact.  Being aware will help to understand other cultures when traveling to our countries or when we have foreign visitors.  Presented by Maria Cristina Rivero, a native of Cuba.  Info:  824-1212 or 501-5550. 

  

Tuesday May 12,  7:30 pm

FREE DOG TRAINING CLASS

"LOOSE LEASH ON THE BEACH"

At the Vilano Beach Pavilion

When you take your dog for a walk - who is walking who?  Join this fun free class and check out proven techniques.  By A1A Dog Training.  377-0037.  New 6 week obedience class at the Community Center begins May 19 at 6 pm.

Saturday May 16,  9 am

BEACH RESTORATION ASSOCIATION MEETING

South Ponte Vedra Association Center *  (3rd Saturday) * 2724 S. Ponte Vedra Boulevard * 824-4571, 387-0770  www.spv-vilano.com 

 

Saturday  May 16,  Safe Light to 4 pm

BOATING CLUB & STUMPNOCKER

CHARITY INVITATIONAL

FISHING TOURNAMENT

Flounder * Redfish * Speckled Trout 

First prize 17' Stumpnocker boat and voucher toward outboard motor at St. Augustine Marina in memory of Lloyd Small.  Entry Fee $35.  Cash prizes from $500 to $50 for total weight and for biggest flounder, redfish and trout.  Fish from Pellicer Flats to Palm Valley bridge from Safe Light Saturday.  Pre-registration required, Mark Sabol, 662-4668, Weigh In at St. Augustine Boating Club on Boating Club Road. Final registration & anglers meeting Friday evening.  May 17 rain date.

Saturday & Sunday,  May 16 & 17

JUNKANOO RETURNS

May 16 in the Plaza from 1 to 7 pm.  2 interactive, costumed, dancing, joyous parades, Bahamian food, music, straw market.  Junkanoo performers from Abaco, Miami, Orlando and local school kids.  George "Sho Bo" the conch man and his famous salad.  May 17 from 9 to noon at Creekside Dinery.  Bahamian breakfast and rush out.  $28 to help send an Abaco student to Flagler College.  Sponsored by the St. Augustine Yacht Club, Tourist Development Council and members of the St. Augustine Airport Pilots Association.

 

Tuesday,  May 19  6:00 pm

NEW 6-WEEK BASIC OBEDIENCE

DOG TRAINING CLASS

NSIA Community Center, 120 Meadow Avenue

By A1A Dog Training. 377-0037.

$75 for 6 sessions.  First class is for owners only to become "Leader of the Pack".  Check out www.a1adogtraining.com for other offerings and background information.

 

Wednesday  May 20,  4 pm

VILANO BEACH MAIN STREET PLANNING GROUP

At the Hampton Inn Oceanside on Vilano Road

Design * Economic Restructuring * Organization * Promotion.  (3rd Wednesday).  "The best is yet to come."  * 501-5891 * 824-1212

  

Thursday  May 21,  7 pm

CITIZENS AIRPORT GROUP

(3rd Thursday) Information: 825-4832.  At the North Shores Community Center, 120 Meadow Avenue.  Citizens working together with the St. Augustine - St. Johns County Airport Authority on airport related concerns, especially noise mitigation.

 

Thursday May 21,  5 to 7 pm

WINE TASTING & ART SHOW AT THE REEF

Featuring art from students of internationally known artist Jael.  12 wines, appetizers, live music.  $10 per person.  The Reef Restaurant, 4100 Coastal Highway.  824-8008.

 

Thursday  May 21 ,  6 pm                      

ALTRUSA CLUB

Community minded international group of women who welcome new members.  (3rd Thurs)  At South Ponte Vedra Association Center, 2724 S. Ponte Vedra Blvd.  Janet Gandara.  823-1101.

 

Saturday May 30,  8:00 am

Annual RUN/WALK OVER THE BRIDGE * COUNTRY BREAKFAST *

COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET

At the North Shores Community Center, 120 Meadow Avenue.  5K Run by Ancient City Runners.  Pre-register.  Friday, May 29, 5-7 pm, $15, Day of race $20.  Medals in different age categories.  Race starts & ends on Gardner Avenue behind Community Center.  Old Fashioned Country Breakfast $5 from 8 am sponsored by Creekside Dinery and Saltwater Cowboys.  Free first come space in front of community center for Community Flea Market.  Info for Run:  829-0978, 501-5550; for Event, 824-1212, 501-5545

 

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May. 5, 2009 - Chinese Drywall - New Disclosure Forms

Chinese Drywall has been in the news lately. According to HomePro Inspections in northeast Florida there have been no reports of Chinese drywall in Northeast Florida by any ASHI certified home inspectors in northeast Florida.

They estimate that as many as 36,000 Florida homes may have Chinese drywall. Most of these homes are located in the Sarasota and Palm Beach areas.
 
How do you know if you have Chinese drywall? Here a just a few suggestions.
 
1)       The drywall was imported from China between 2003 and 2006. Just to be sure any home built, remodeled or repaired after 2002 should be checked as there are some reports saying there may have been Chinese Drywall in Florida then.
2)     Chinese/defective drywall smells like rotten eggs due to the sulfur compounds used.
3)     Climb into your attic area and check the markings on the back of the drywall for “Made in China”.
4)     Hire a professional inspector.
 
If you are selling your home and it was built after 2002, you might want to ask a home inspector to provide a Chinese/Defective Drywall Clearance Letter. If you are aware that your home has Chinese/defective drywall, you and your real estate agent must disclose it.
 
If you are a buyer, purchasing a home in Florida built or remodeled or repaired after 2002, please ask your real estate professional about the “Chinese/Defective Drywall Addendum for Purchase” contract addendum and the modified Seller’s Real Property Disclosure. These forms were created by the Florida Association of REALTORS® (FAR) Law and Policy Department and are designed to alert potential buyers of the possible presence of Chinese/defective drywall and provide awareness on the availability of inspections or other options to evaluate any concerns.
 
Not all Chinese drywall is defective and not all defective drywall is from China. Research is still being done.
 
Your comments and additional insights are appreciated.
 

Florida Department of Health: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/environment/community/indoor-air/drywall.html

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