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St. Augustine's 'iconic' carousel to be dismantled

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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - The carousel in St. Augustine's Davenport Park that locals describe as a beloved landmark will close Sunday and never reopen, city leaders learned Tuesday. City Manager John Regan learned that the operator of the J&S Carousel died suddenly Friday and his widow has decided to dismantle the carousel, which has been a St. Augustine landmark since 1992. Souels' wife, Peggy, told Regan the attraction's last day will be Sunday. "(He) did it for the love of it, not as a real business model," Regan told News4Jax. It was a project of love is what we were told," St. Augustine Commissioner Nancy Sikes Kline said of the owner's dedication to keeping the carousel running.

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WJXT Presents: Red White and Boom!

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News4Jax anchors Kent Justice and Mary Baer will host the special hour-long broadcast of Red White and Boom!, which ends with a 15-minute fireworks display over the St. Johns River downtown. Australian singer and songwriter Dean Lewis will also entertain the crowds at River City Brewing Company the night of July 4. Wristbands will be passed out at 7 p.m. to get access to the outside deck stage at River City Brewing Company. No VIP wristbands will be given out at the show. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.