Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
Good morning, St. Augustine.
🏛️ Government
St. Augustine city leaders met with the St. Johns County Commission on Wednesday to present a plan to improve the Nights of Lights event and requested $850,000, reduced from a $1.2 million ask.
The funding will pay for more shuttles & restrooms downtown and will be reconsidered at the September 2 meeting.
🏈 Sports
Florida football coach Billy Napier said UF would continue its long-standing rivalry with FSU—an annual contest since 1958—even as the SEC moves to a nine-game schedule starting in 2026, and he explained that the LIU game scheduled for Aug.
30 would help evaluate backup players and shape team depth. He noted that new defensive coaches and a solid scheme would boost confidence for the upcoming season.
🎉 St. Augustine Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thick & Thin String Band Performance
5-8 p.m. — Marina Munch — Free admission — Enjoy live music while sampling delicious food from local food trucks.
Get Buzzed for Buzztails 2025
6-9 p.m. — St. Augustine Alligator Farm — Ticket required — Enjoy craft breweries, local food, and support rattlesnake conservation at this exciting charity fundraiser.
🏠 St. Augustine Real Estate
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