Rooted in folk: New generation blends folk genres in St. Augustine
After the the massive success of bands like Mumford and Sons, St. Augustine has become something of a Florida hub for a youthful, revitalized folk music scene.
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Flagler College professor paddles 1,515 miles, sets record
An overgrown burial ground forty miles from civilization was not the most auspicious spot to meet a soon-to-be record-holder.
St. Augustine’s travelers: The things they carry
On Washington Street in St. Augustine, men and women sit outside the St. Francis House. They sit close to the things they carry, in fear that they can quickly be taken away.
HIV positive: Many still struggling with ‘forgotten’ virus
Last October, Antonio Forte celebrated his birthday at Universal in Orlando. After getting off a roller coaster, he began throwing up blood.
A disappearing trade: Shrimping in St. Augustine
The Witmor family has been shrimping in St. Augustine for three generations. Wayne Witmor shares his story of life at sea and his concerns for the future of the industry.
A disappearing trade: Shrimping in St. Augustine
a photo essay by Sarah Williamson | gargoyle@flagler.edu http://fcgargoyle.wpengine.com/slideshows/imdoneseafood/soundslider.swf?size=1&format=xml http://fcgargoyle.wpengine.com/slideshows/imdoneseafood/soundslider.swf?size=1&format=xml There is something almost prehistoric about the leathery skin of a shrimp fisherman, casting his net and cruising through St. Augustine’s waters. It’s an ancient act. People have been harvesting shrimp off of Florida’s northeast…
Enter the Haggis returns to St. Augustine
Enter the Haggis, a Toronto based indie/folk rock band, had a change of scenery from their Northern roots while passing through Florida this week on their American tour.
Syrian emigrant reflects on war ravaging homeland
For Marian Asfoura, who emigrated from Syria to the U.S. in 2006, the country that she left behind is not the one she recognizes on nightly news reports.
The Dewars do as they please to find success in St. Augustine
From stepping away from baseball in 8th grade, to being asked to leave St. Augustine’s Sangrias in their 20s, twins Anthony and Zach Dewar have done whatever they please in their first decade of playing music together.
It’s Happening: Homeless One-Stop Center in St. Augustine
After months of planning, Home Again St. Johns has began fundraising and organizing the development of the one-stop center for the homeless on State Road 207. The facility will eventually be home to six, 5,000 sq./ft. buildings providing housing, healthcare, job training, mental health, substance abuse and basic education services.
Home Again St. John’s began as a local non-profit in 2009 with staff support from United Way of St. John’s County. Their goal is to redefine how the county deals with homelessness as well as open doors to more services.