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St. Augustine's Old City House Inn, Restaurant & Spirits Bar

St. Augustine's Old City House Inn, Restaurant & Spirits Bar

Photo by Megan Stephens

Old City House Inn, Restaurant & Spirits Bar, St. Augustine, FL

A quaint place to lay your head or fill your belly

by Megan Stephens | January 23, 2012

I have passed this charming place dozens of times, always wanting to stop in to check it out.  Finally I arranged a tour with owner Ilse Philcox and got to learn all about this amazing Inn & Restaurant.  Ilse is South African and her husband James is British, and they are complete opposites.  However, one thing they clearly have in common is a passion for Old City House.  Once a carriage house to guests at …


During your trip to St. Augustine, take some time for a fascinating historical tour of Flagler College

During your trip to St. Augustine, take some time for a fascinating historical tour of Flagler College

Flagler Legacy Tour, St. Augustine, FL

Come see one of the most beautiful buildings in Florida

by Megan Stephens | January 23, 2012

I recently went on a historical tour of Flagler College with my mom, and it was absolutely wonderful.  I thought I’d share with you some of the things I learned and why I highly recommend this tour.  First of all, this building is absolutely gorgeous!  It was completed in 1887 and opened as the Hotel Ponce de Leon, a winter playground for the rich and famous.  During WWII the building became a US …


First Coast Opera presents Rossini's comedic opera

First Coast Opera presents Rossini's comedic opera "Barber of Seville" this month at the Kirk Auditorium

First Coast Opera Presents “The Barber of Seville,” St. Augustine, FL

Proving that love can be a laughing matter

by Megan Stephens | January 16, 2012

In December I attended my first First Coast Opera performance.  It was Grand Voci, a celebration of popular operatic songs from various classics.  The opulent Flagler Room of Flagler College set the perfect tone.  The performers looked like dressed up versions of anyone you’d see on the street, a neighbor, a friend… and then they started singing.  I cannot put into words the beauty and grandeur of those voices, but I can’t wait to get …


Take your favorite Valentine on a romantic carriage ride through gorgeous St. Augustine

Take your favorite Valentine on a romantic carriage ride through gorgeous St. Augustine

Valentine’s Day in Romantic St. Augustine, FL

Fall in love all over again

by Megan Stephens | January 16, 2012

Valentine’s Day, otherwise known as Single Awareness Day, is quickly approaching.  And if you are one of those people lucky enough to have someone to celebrate with, St. Augustine is the perfect place to get your romance on.  This holiday, originally called Saint Valentine’s Day, has been around since 496 AD and is a day to celebrate love and affection.  It’s a holiday celebrated in various ways all over the world, but here in St. …


St. Augustine's Limelight Theatre celebrates it's 20th Anniversary

St. Augustine's Limelight Theatre celebrates it's 20th Anniversary

Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine, FL

Come celebrate Limelights' 20th Anniversary!

by Megan Stephens | January 10, 2012

In 1992, The Limelight Theatre staged its first production, I Ought to be in Pictures at the Monson Bayfront Inn.  For nine years they went on to stage performances at various locations in St. Augustine, including the Art Association, churches, the Amphitheater, Marineland, and Flagler College.  In 2001 they received a generous grant from the Joukowsky family, and purchased the building on Mission Avenue that would become their permanent home.  Further funding in the form …


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St. Augustine Beach

Outdoor Winter Events, St. Augustine, FL

Plenty of fresh air and fun for everyone!

by Megan Stephens | January 10, 2012

Well, January swept in with some pretty cool temperatures.  We even had to plastic-up our windows and porch and buy some space heaters!  You never know what the weather will do next here, but its pretty nice now, so get out there and live life!  Here are some fun outdoor activities to take part in this winter in St. Augustine:

The Nights of Lights are still up through the month of January, …


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