Shopping local for Father’s Day
Minorcan Mike’s is a St. Augustine, family-owned datil pepper sauce company specializing in all things datil. Simply put, Minorcan Mike’s datil pepper products provide Minorcan heritage in a jar. Datil peppers have been a part of the family legacy for generations. Minorcan Mike vividly remembers his grandfather growing datil pepper plants in his hothouse. Mike learned at an early age how to cook with datil peppers - and how to perfect his family’s recipe to create the delicious sauce we enjoy today.
Summer treats at Creme de la Cocoa
Nils is the owner of ‘Creme de la Coaoa’ a local bakery in St. Augustine and he joined us with his son Remi for a fun father and son baking demo. From ice cream pies, key lime pies to a delicious smores cookie sandwich . They are also offering summer classes for you at home!
Swim and interact with dolphins at Marineland!
Marineland, located in St. Augustine, FL, is an oceanfront playground featuring 13 bottlenose dolphins, as well as several sand tiger sharks, sea turtles, and tortoises. Marineland Dolphin Adventure, which has been operating for over 80 years, provides guests the opportunity to participate in various levels of interaction with the dolphins.
‘He could steal your heart’: Family, friends say goodbye to soldier killed by bear in Alaska
The Palatka-born Army paratrooper, who lived in St. Augustine, survived serving in Afghanistan before he was killed May 10 while training with a small group in a remote part of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
Exploring Florida’s outdoors with Earth Kinship
Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with Florida wildlife? Earth Kinship is an ecotour company offering kayaking, nature education, and outdoor experiences. Their goal is to bring people closer to nature and to educate those about why it is so important. They provide safe, fun and affordable adventures for visitors and local residents of St. Augustine and St. Johns County to experience the real, wild Florida!
Pickleball Tourney for a good cause
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing community sports in the country. The game has definitely exploded in Jacksonville and St. Augustine since it was introduced to the area almost 10 years ago. Various leagues and tournaments are regularly scheduled while many players play pick up every morning and evening at numerous courts. Sertoma is a non-profit focused on giving back to those in need in a number of ways. The St Augustine branch is using Pickleball as a way to raise funds to continue supporting the community and offers the opportunity for the community to connect through a sport that kids from 3 to 92 can play. The 1st Annual Pickleball Tournament for Sertoma St. Augustine will be held Saturday, June 4th at Treaty Park in St. Augustine at 9am. www.staugustinesertoma.org
Summer recipes at Costa Brava in St. Augustine
Costa Brava is located inside the Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine. They are known for their Mediterranean flavors, wine list, appetizers and more. When sharing a meal there, you’re guaranteed to discover something new. Rance trekked down to learn about their Pimento Cheese Cheeseburger Patty Melt and their “Magic Word” cocktail. www.kesslercollection.com/casa-monica/
Shop Local at Tom’s Since 1970
Wanting to find some unique local items? Then the historic but new shop located in St. Augustine is the perfect place. The shop was previously owned by the Grohowski family and named after the shop’s founder Tom and after 50 years of business they closed the doors. Now the new owners Robert and Nicole Nettles bought the shop and the doors opened this week for the first time in since December of 2021.
Marilyn Monroe’s famous dress that Kim Kardashian wore to the Met Gala made a stop in St. Augustine
Kim Kardashian is known for breaking the internet, and she did it once again at the Met Gala Monday night when she donned the iconic dress that Marilyn Monroe wore in 1962 as she famously sang “Happy Birthday” to President John F. Kennedy.
The Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center gets an upgrade
If you haven’t been to the Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center in some years, Covid or not, know that it has changed a lot. If you have never been, you’re missing out. The museum focuses on sharing 450 years of history of St. Augustine. It’s the history of African Americans and a number of other cultures told in an inclusive manner. While many assume the story begins with slavery, that assumption would be incorrect. Rance returned to the museum for the first time in 5 years and came away amazed with what the team has done. www.lincolnvillemuseum.org
Vets surgically remove shoe from stomach of 341-pound crocodile
Vets surgically remove shoe from stomach of 341-pound crocodile A 10.5-foot, 341-pound Nile crocodile in St. Augustine, Florida, swallowed a shoe that fell from a zipliner into her habitat. Veterinarians first tried to reach inside and pull it out, but then realized they'd have to surgically remove the sneaker.
cbsnews.comSaturday Sessions: Taylor Goldsmith performs "St. Augustine"
Saturday Sessions: Taylor Goldsmith performs "St. Augustine" Taylor Goldsmith has been the frontman for the band Dawes for almost a dozen years, in addition to collaborating with fellow artists such as Elvis Costello and performing on albums by John Fogerty and Jackson Browne. After having appeared on our show six times, Goldsmith is helping "CBS This Morning: Saturday" kick off our first Saturday Session from home. Here, Goldsmith performs "St. Augustine."
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