Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

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Good morning, St. Augustine. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Romanza Festivale of Music and the Arts will be held May 2 through May 18 in St. Augustine and will feature music, theatre, art and dance at venues such as The Waterworks — Memorial Presbyterian Church and Flagler College. The festival is partly funded by local cultural councils and offers free, donation-based and ticketed events. The St. Augustine Record
- ➤ City archaeologists uncovered the moat of an 18th Century British fort during excavation on private property south of Lincolnville’s Bridge Street in St. Augustine. A section (15-by-36 foot) was exposed by mechanical stripping (in February 2025) and will be studied further by the City Archaeology Program. The St. Augustine Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sargassum seaweed has been spotted on local beaches since March and experts predict record amounts will hit our shores this summer. Renewed flow from the Amazon after a drought is expected to boost the algae growth—though the Gulf Stream may keep much of it offshore. The St. Augustine Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in St. Augustine are reminded that a REAL ID is required by May 7 for air travel and entry into federal buildings — first-time applicants must visit a DMV or tax collector office in person with the proper documents to avoid travel delays. The St. Augustine Record
- ➤ Gov. DeSantis may sign a new law that will make dangerous excessive speeding a crime; the law passed unanimously in the Senate (last week) and will take effect on July 1. HB 351 defines the offense as driving 50 mph over the limit or 100 mph in a reckless manner and imposes up to 30 days in jail or a $500 fine for a first offense (repeat offenders face up to 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine and a license suspension for 180 days to one year). The St. Augustine Record
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Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Cost Info — Experience rock legends Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo live with special guest The Vindys in an unforgettable spring tour performance.
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SUN District 2025 Spring Convention
12 PM – 10 PM — World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort — Register now — Join the exciting Sunshine District Spring Convention for networking and community activities.
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Dinner and a Movie Event
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Solomon Calhoun Community Center — Free admission — Enjoy a catered dinner and a family-friendly movie in a cozy community setting.
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The Motet Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Colonial Oak Music Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of eclectic funk, soul, and rock with The Motet and DIZGO.
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Vilano Causeway Shoreline Cleanup
1-3 p.m. — Vilano Landing — Free entry — Help protect the Matanzas River by participating in a community shoreline cleanup event.
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St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival 2025
6:34 PM — Renaissance Resort of World Golf Village — Tickets from $69 — Experience Florida's finest wines and culinary delights with celebrity chefs and live music.
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Orange Open 4 Pickleball Tournament
May 9-11 — Treaty Park — Registration required — Engage in friendly competition and showcase your pickleball skills at this exciting local tournament.
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Romanza: Kaleidoscope of Dance X
7:30-9 p.m. — Lewis Auditorium, Flagler College — Free admission — Experience the vibrant local dance scene with performances from various regional dance troupes.
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Dylan Scott Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Tickets available — Experience the powerful vocals and heartfelt songwriting of Curb Records artist Dylan Scott.
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The Dave Matthews Tribute Band
6-7:30 p.m. — Colonial Oak Music Park — Tickets required — Experience over 20 years of tribute performances recreating the classic Dave Matthews Band sound.
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