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Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, St. Augustine. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Betty Griffin Center announced winners for its 2026 Day Without Violence Art and Poetry Calendar—featuring artwork by students from Fruit Cove Middle School, Palm Valley Academy, Freedom Crossing Middle School, Millcreek Academy, Pacetti Bay Middle School, and Ponte Vedra High School. The contest selected a first-place winner from Fruit Cove Middle School along with entries for each month of the calendar. The St. Augustine Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After the Florida Board of Education finished its meeting on Wednesday in St. Augustine, authors, parents, and literature advocates gathered outside to protest the removal of 600 book titles from local school shelves this summer. PEN America said the books were taken out of context—critics note that the state law is overbroad despite a federal judge ruling it unconstitutional. First Coast News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ St. Augustine’s Guy Harvey Resort will host the Pups & Sups Dog Surfing Classic on August 22-23—an event featuring dog surfing contests and planned activities with details to be announced. The St. Augustine Record
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19th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Slammer & Squire Golf Course — Fundraiser entry fee — Swing for a cause and enjoy a day of fun and friendly competition.
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Caamp Concert at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Tickets from $38 — Experience a night of storytelling and melodies with folk band Caamp as they share their hits.
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Randall Bramblett Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — Café Eleven Restaurant & Catering — Tickets $25-$40 — Enjoy an evening of live music at this local favorite spot in St. Augustine.
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THROWDOWN THURSDAYS — Wheel Throwing Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Make Space Workshop & Classroom — Class cost includes all supplies — Master the art of wheel throwing over this engaging 4-week course.
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Sing Out Loud Festival 2025
Free shows every weekend from Sept 12 - 28 — Sing Out Loud Festival — Many concerts free — Celebrate live music with performances in R&B, bluegrass, country, hip-hop, and indie rock.
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St. Augustine Home Show 2025
September 6-7 — World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort — Admission details to be confirmed — Explore innovative home solutions with top contractors and designers.
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Ancient City Con 2025
12 PM - 7 PM — World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort — Prices Vary — Experience Northeast Florida's longest-running multi-day pop-culture convention.
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Annual St. Augustine Book Festival
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Ximenez-Fatio House Museum — Free entry — Celebrate literature in the charming courtyard with local authors and interesting talks.
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