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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 10

Nights of Lights parking rules draw pushback from businesses

Plus, seven tons of food reached 17 St. Johns County pantries.

The Daily St. Augustine team2 stories11 sources4 min read

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St. Augustine business owners say Nights of Lights parking rules are keeping customers away

$100fine for non-residents in North Davis Shores temporary zones

The zones apply during Nights of Lights. If you don't live there, don't park there.

Source: Action News Jax

If you're driving to Nights of Lights, know where you can't park. Business owners say the city's parking rules are keeping customers away, and they're taking their case to the City Commission.

The city approved the plan nearly two weeks ago to prevent traffic congestion during the event. City leaders say it comes down to safety.

“It's really important that we think about the emergency services.”

Jaime D. Perkins, community services director
  • Zones: designated areas near North and South , residents only
  • City's answer: free shuttles
  • Who's worried: owners along Anastasia Boulevard

Owners along Anastasia Boulevard say expanded restrictions and increased fines could leave employees struggling to get to work and drive customers away during one of the busiest times of year.

City leaders and business owners see Nights of Lights parking differently

WhoTheir view
City leadersSafety first; free shuttles
Business ownersMore needs to be done
Anastasia Blvd. ownersWorkers may struggle to get in

Sources: Action News Jax, News4JAX

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The Rock the Pantries food drive collected seven tons of food and supplies for St. Johns County pantries

If you gave at Friday's drive, here's where it went. Community members donated seven tons of food and supplies at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, and on Saturday the donations went to local food pantries.

The drive's donations reached 17 pantries

7 tons
of food and supplies donated
17
local food pantries received donations
6,700
families the donations are estimated to support

Source: Action News Jax

Demand is growing. Executive Director Sunny Mulford said before the drive that more than 3,700 families who had never sought assistance from Epic-Cure have come through its doors this year.

“Our community rallied and showed up for those in need this year.”

Gabe Pellicer, president and CEO of SJC Cultural Events, Inc.
  • Donated: dry goods, beans, canned vegetables, cooking oils and diapers
  • Last year's drive: about 31,000 pounds of food
  • Run by: , second year hosting holiday drives

The drive ran Friday and pantries got the donations Saturday

  1. Nov. 6Donors drop off food at the amphitheater and concert hall
  2. Nov. 7Donations are distributed to 17 local food pantries
  3. 2027The Rock the Pantries food drive will return

Sources: Action News Jax, The Florida Times-Union

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Veterans

The St. Johns County Clerk's office is offering free services to veterans, active-duty military, reservists and their dependents through the end of November: passport and wedding photos, wedding ceremonies, notary services and recording services for DD-214s. Wedding ceremonies require a valid marriage license. St. Augustine Record

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Rocking Chair Records has become a St. Augustine music hot spot. The St. Augustine Record tells how the owner turned his hobby into a business. St. Augustine Record

Veterans Day

Veterans Day observances across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia run Nov. 2 through Nov. 15, with parades, ceremonies, concerts, luncheons and community projects. Many offer complimentary meals or free admission for veterans, and we suggest confirming details with organizers before you go. If you don't mind a drive, three veterans will share songs and stories from their service at 7 p.m. Wed., Nov. 11, at the Larimer Arts Center in Palatka. Tickets are $10. WJXTPalatka Daily News

Soccer

Nease beat Seacoast Christian 8-0 in boys soccer Monday and led 7-0 at the half. Luizelli scored four goals. The Florida Times-Union

Luizelli scored four of Nease's eight goals

Source: The Florida Times-Union

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Luizelli4 goals
Dervin1 goals
Destino1 goals
Ebbecke1 goals
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Do you support Social Security, Medicaid, public schools, Veterans Administration, libraries, and the Postal Service?

“Then you support socialist programs. We have a market based economy where businesses are privately owned. That is called capitalism. We have a capitalist economy and a democratic government with socialist programs. Stop the fear mongering.”

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GVLtoday's Wrap: Today's a good day to visit the exhibition on St. Augustine through the lens of William Henry Jackson at the Lightner Museum. The ongoing exhibition features the photographer who helped shape American perception. It's open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with tickets from $12, so we suggest heading over after lunch. Which photo will you stop at longest?

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  1. Mon., Nov. 9Ascension St. Vincent's plans three new primary care clinics in St. Johns County
  2. Sun., Nov. 8Nights of Lights parking fines draw pushback, and SJC voters OK a $100M land bond
  3. Sat., Nov. 7Bike share launches in St. Augustine; football brackets are set
  4. Fri., Nov. 6St. Augustine's new bike share launches today with 90 bikes
  5. Thurs., Nov. 5St. Johns County pauses data center approvals for a year
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Daily St. Augustineto me · Tues., Nov. 106:00 a.m.

Nights of Lights parking rules draw pushback from businesses

Plus, seven tons of food reached 17 St. Johns County pantries.

The TLDR

  1. Business owners push back on Nights of Lights parking rules
  2. Rock the Pantries collected seven tons of food and supplies
  3. County clerk offers free services to veterans through November
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