Stories

Homeless, but Not Alone

By Quinn Sheehan  As you drive on U.S. 1 and the corner of King Street in St. Augustine, you may see an older man sitting on the corner with his stroller that carries his life. Sometimes you may see him walking around or just pondering…



St. Augustine has no shortage of eco-friendly restaurants

Creative Juice Bar serves shrimp quesadillas made of fresh, local ingredients. The café is one of several St. Augustine restaurants making the move to sustainable, eco-friendly containers and compostable utensils. By Hannah Duffey A few familiar quotes that we have all heard since elementary school,…



Legends Revealed: The Pittee Girls

Ep.3: The Pittee Girls Podcast by Mattison Hansen [INTRO BED MUSIC] Mattison: Hello. My name is Mattison Hansen, and thanks for tuning in to “Legends Revealed.” Being a resident of St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, I’m surrounded by history and stories that have been…



Snakes Are a Man’s Best Friend

By Gabby Alfveby There are over 3,000 species of snakes and only 600 are venomous, according to the Viper Specialist Group. But over 51% of the population is still afraid of these creatures. Jeremy Varnadore, the ‘Snake Man’ of Saint Augustine, wants to educate people…


Legends Revealed: Legends & Myths

Ep.1: Legends & Myths Podcast by Mattison Hansen [BED MUSIC] Mattison: Hello. My name is Mattison Hansen, and this is the “Revealing Legends Podcast,” where I will be talking about local legends that stem from the nation’s oldest city – St. Augustine. Before we start…


Growing Up with Disney and ‘Turning Red’

By Julia Corrie Disney and Pixar Animation Studios have released their first full-length film of 2022, Turning Red. The story follows 13-year-old girl Meilin, who struggles to balance being the perfect daughter and navigate 8th grade.  Domee Shi is the first solo female director in…


The Litter Gitter: Protecting What We Love

By Mattison Hansen Matanzas Riverkeeper’s Executive Director Jen Lomberk (Left), Captain Mel Longo (Middle), and Outreach Coordinator Lauren Trice (Right) collecting the equipment used on the Litter Gitter to collect trash from the water (Photo by Mattison Hansen). A cot, generator, iron pot, electric bike…