People In St. Augustine
Locals stories of perseverance, top performance, acts of kindness and leaders in our community. The people in St. Augustine who make this small, ocean-side town such a magical place to call home.
Living, People
World of Good: St. Augustine Lends a Helping Hand During the Pandemic
In the midst of crisis, St. Augustinians are rising up to share some joy and reach out a helping hand.
People
Close to Home: Officers Caroline Drouin and Steve Fischer Serve the Homeless of St. Augustine
Homelessness is a layered challenge. So two remarkable local officers are taking a deep dive into the matter, affecting change for our neighbors on the margins.
Food, People
Local Legacy: Judy Adams-Smith, Scott Singleton, and St. Augustine’s Saltwater Cowboys
Saltwater Cowboys has been a St. Augustine institution since it opened in 1963. Now almost six decades later, a group of friends is keeping its legacy alive.
People
St. Augustine’s Brooke Reed Brings Her “A” Game
From scholastics to sports, the St. Augustine High School senior sets her sights on success in every aspect of her life.
People
Building an Arc: Neal Benson of the Arc of the St. Johns
After more than a decade with the Arc of the St. Johns, Neal Benson has seen an enormous amount of growth. But a new chapter is just beginning, and there's more work to be done.
Arts and Culture, Music, People
The Fine Tuning of St. Augustine’s Gary Lee Wingard
Gary Lee Wingard and his wife Carolyn are spending their retirement pursuing both a lifelong love of music and an insatiable urge to follow the open road.
Living, People
St. Augustine Veteran Rick McAllister Prepares to Walk the 500-Mile Camino de Santiago
The 75-year-old Vietnam vet will carry a list of local veterans' names on the pilgrimage to the tomb of Saint James.
People
Race to the Top: Everyday Adventure for Five St. Augustine Women
Wind rushing through your hair. Heart rate rapid and accelerating. This is what most people think of when they hear “adventure.” But for these five local women, it conjures feelings of peace, sanctuary, meditation, and validation.
Food, People
Chef D’oeuvre: The Culinary Success of Costa Brava’s Scott Ostrander
Executive Chef Scott Ostrander of Casa Monica Resort & Spa’s Costa Brava is no stranger to pursuing culinary excellence.
People
Walk on the Wild Side: Deborah Warrick and the St. Augustine Wild Reserve
Through her menagerie of animals at St. Augustine Wild Reserve, Deborah Warrick is setting out to educate visitors about this wild world.
Arts and Culture, People
Creative Vision: St. Augustine Artist Steve Anderson Sees the City in a New Way
Despite being almost fully blind, artist Steve Anderson has created his own unique style to document St. Augustine’s magnificent architecture.
People
Making the Sale: St. Augustine Girl Scout Jane Hershiser Leads in Local Cookie Sales
A member of local troop #816, 12-year-old Girl Scout Jane Hershiser is using her skills to inspire others and to build a future that she can be proud of.
People
On the Right Trek: Meg James Travels with Purpose Through Trekking Twice
Ideally, travel involves more than self-care. Meg James and her family learned to positively impact the communities they visit as they trek across the globe.
People
Hold Out Hope: Cathlene Miner and the Mission of St. Augustine’s Hopefull Handbags
Philanthropist, author, and advocate. Cathlene Miner is trying to erase the stigma associated with domestic abuse while uplifting those who are looking to start over.
Business, People
Moving Up: Leading the Fastest-Growing Businesses in St. Johns County
In the season of setting goals and promoting growth, the leaders at the helms of St. Johns County's fastest-growing businesses uncover their secrets to success.
Food, People
More than the Grind: Chef Laird Boles of Ice Plant
Laird Boles takes pride in delivering big city flavors with a hometown feel – all in the heart of St. Augustine.
