Good morning, St. Augustine.

Chez L’Amour closed abruptly amid a landlord dispute, leaving brides scrambling to secure new venues and thousands of dollars at risk.

The owner said safety concerns forced the closure—while the landlord’s attorney claimed the venue was behind on rent and ordered to vacate by Sept. 2—and refund updates are expected by Friday.

This weekend, St. Augustine will host many events starting Friday when ArtWalk opens at 4 p.m.—a pet photo contest at Treaty Park and a play at a local theatre will also take place.

Other planned activities include bridge tournaments, museum exhibits and outdoor concerts set throughout October to engage the community.

Flagler College unveiled an interactive exhibit in the former Hotel Ponce de Leon that uses multimedia displays to show visitors Henry Flagler’s Gilded Age legacy—developed with Quatrefoil Associates and funded by a grant from the Florida Legislature and the Division of Historic Resources.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking two hurricanes—Imelda and Humberto—and two tropical waves in the Atlantic, and while they do not pose a direct threat to Florida, rough surf and dangerous rip currents are expected along the east coast this week.

Armwood remains the top team in the FHSAA power rankings while none of the five defending South Florida champions rank in the top 50—local team St. Augustine is among the top 10—and teams like Vero Beach and Buchholz fill the next spots; if playoffs started today, district champions would automatically qualify through seeded match-ups by class and region.

FRIDAY CLAY CLUB Workshop

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Make Space Workshop & Classroom — Class cost includes clay and firing — Explore creative hand-building techniques in a relaxed setting.

Pink Up The Pace 5k

8-11 a.m. — Meehan's Irish Pub & Seafood House — Registration $25-$40 — Participate in the largest 5K race in St. Augustine with a scenic route downtown.

THROWDOWN THURSDAYS: Wheel Throwing Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Make Space Workshop & Classroom — Class cost includes supplies — Learn the basics of wheel throwing while creating functional pottery from bowls to cups.

Game On! St. Augustine Triathlon

7:25-11:25 a.m. — Vilano Beach Oceanfront Park — Registration $139-$259 — Compete in various distances including Olympic and Sprint Triathlons along the scenic coast.

The Dave Matthews Tribute Band

6-7:30 p.m. — Colonial Oak Music Park — Ticketed Event — Enjoy an evening filled with the sounds of the Dave Matthews Tribute Band in a scenic outdoor setting.

Polyrhythmics Live

12-3 AM — Colonial Oak Music Park — $28.41 — Celebrate 15 years of genre-blending sound with Seattle’s Polyrhythmics and their dynamic performance.

HAPPY LANDING Festival

5 PM – 10 PM — St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau — $27-$129.50 — Celebrate creativity with 20 top regional jam bands, rock, and funk across three stages.

Ben Sollee Concert

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Limelight Theatre, Inc. — $34.50-$44.50 — Enjoy two intimate performances by acclaimed cellist Ben Sollee in a unique concert series.

Matanzas River Party Boat Tour

Daytime — 250 Vilano Rd, St. Augustine, FL — BYOB — Experience a lively cruise with drinks, dancing, and stunning river views in St. Augustine.

Jailbreak 5K

8-10 a.m. — Old Jail Museum — Registration $25-$45 — Escape St. Augustine with a scenic 5K running route benefiting local education.