The former home of the St. Augustine Record newspaper at the corner of a prominent intersection in St. Johns County is set to have a new resident take over.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - After 25 years, the dismantling of the iconic J&S Carousel at Davenport Park in St Augustine has begun. According to the St. Augustine Record, hundreds came out on Sunday to say goodbye to the beloved landmark. RELATED: WATCH: Final farewells before famed St. Augustine carousel dismantled | St. Augustine's 'iconic' carousel to be dismantledJim Soules, the owner of the charming 1927 carousel, passed away. His wife, Peggy, said she wants to follow through on her husband's wish to bring the carousel to their home in Port Charlotte. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.