Gov. Scott’s budget proposal would have education impact
By Amber Jurgensen | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Gov. Rick Scott’s proposed budget will affect an area he promised to protect during his campaign, education.
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Residents say city’s Lincolnville plan gives neighborhood much-needed makeover
By Cal Colgan | gargoyle@flagler.edu
The parking lot in front of M&M Market has been mostly bare for the past few months, save for the patrons of the Chill Grill restaurant next door. But before the St. Augustine Police Department and the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office helped to close down the corner store, many Lincolnville residents knew it as a hub for the community’s criminal activity.
Local man ‘holds’ Oldest City’s history
By Lauren Belcher | cbelcher@flagler.edu
Photos by Lauren Belcher
Jerry Kass, 96, is a retired Marine and long time Jewish resident of St. Augustine. He first visited the city in 1930, moved there in 1937 and has lived across the street from Flagler College, then Ponce de León Hotel, ever since.
Kass’ house has a large front porch. The mat at the door has a picture of a dustpan and a broom that says Schmootz, and he has a banner nailed into the door frame that says Shalom. Kass spends most of his time sitting on this porch.
Citizens and snowbirds team up with Marineland’s scientists to save endangered species
By Caroline Young | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Canadians Sharon and Basil Gribbon were dedicated to helping save whales long before the 2-year-old endangered North Atlantic right whale was pulled to shore dead on Feb. 2.
“We have loved whales since the first time we saw the sea,” Sharon, a retired employee of the Health Agency of Canada, said. “They’re such a spectacular mammal.”
College’s purchase may result in faculty offices
By Amber Jurgensen | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Contributions by Lauren Belcher
The two-story building across from the communications building on Cuna Street may potentially house new faculty offices, according to Flagler College Director of Business Services Larry Weeks.
The structure, located at 66 Cuna Street, was purchased by the college over the summer.
February Briefs
NEWS: Update on St. Johns real estate market
By W. Andrew McDaniel
A&E: ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ visits Flagler College
By Jacqueline Dautel
Contributions from Lauren Belcher
SPORTS: Men’s Tennis Preview
By Michael Potkay
King Street businesses speak out on construction
By Emily Hoover | ehoover@flagler.edu
For Joe Tringali, owner of Carmelo’s Marketplace, the drainage repair construction on King and Malaga streets has made his store a little less convenient this winter.
Setting it Straight: What will happen to M&M market?
“Setting it Straight” is a radio talk show on Flagler College Radio WFCF, 88.5 FM “Radio With a Reason.” Every week, Communication major, Kelly Gibbs brings St. Augustine locals in to discuss important issues.
The show is produced by Managing Editor of The Gargoyle Lauren Belcher. The show airs every Thursday morning at 8:30.
This episode Kelly spoke with Commissioner Errol Jones, former vice-mayor of the city of St. Augustine, about the future of M&M market in Lincolnville.
Archeologist uncovers lost treasures from “Oldest City”
Written and Photographed by Phillip C. Sunkel IV gargoyle@flagler.edu For Carl Halbirt, finding hidden treasures isn’t only his passion, it’s his job. As the city archeologist of St. Augustine— the nation’s oldest permanent European city — Halbirt has a passion for finding the treasures which lie…
The Style File: Dark or light is always right
By Eliza Jordan | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Go in your closet, or in other words, go crazy! Blindfold yourself and grab something. Now pull it over your head.
Chances are, if you snap on a bold, formal watch paired with an edgy fedora, you’ve more than likely got yourself quite the outfit, my dear.