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
Legacy of Love: Adam Lynn and St. Augustine’s Island Christmas Toy Drive
Adam Lynn moved beyond his troubled past to a life of giving back to the children of the community through the Island Christmas Toy Drive.
People
Weighing Anchor: Laurel Baker of St. Augustine’s Anchor Boutique
A heritage of treasure hunting and travel by sea helped inspire the adventure Laurel Baker embarked upon nine years ago.
Arts and Culture, People
A Living Legend: Floyd Phillips of the Lincolnville Museum
Floyd Phillips could live anywhere in the world and he chose St. Augustine. Why? Because “the most beautiful people live here.”
People
Straight to the Top: Principle Tina Waldrop of St. Augustine’s Osceola Elementary School
Under the guidance of Tina Waldrop, a belief that "Better Never Quits" brought dramatic changes to Osceola Elementary School and its rating.
People
Leader of the Pack: St. Augustine’s Trey Nadin Rises to the Top of the Jax Pack
When he accepted an offer to join Jax Pack, Trey Nadin took the opportunity to step up, stand out, and emerge a leader.
People
A Time for Change with Donte Palmer of Squat for Change
A simple Instagram post has turned into an international movement as local dad Donte Palmer is standing up (and squatting down) for change.
Food, People
Exploring a Natural Passion for Food with Forrest Masters of The Sprout Kitchen
Forrest Masters of The Sprout Kitchen has taken her love of all things culinary and turned it into something good for the body and the soul.
People
St. Augustine Veteran Dan Nevins is Waking a Warrior Spirit
Dan Nevins has overcome unimaginable obstacles, endured unspeakable loss and despair. Now, he motivates and inspires thousands worldwide.
People, Sponsored Stories
Building Community with Dylan Read of Shearwater
Dylan Read, lifestyle director at Shearwater, works to connect neighbors in order to build a stronger, healthier community.
Music, People
A Big Island Vibe with St. Augustine’s Big Pineapple
The transition from rock and roll to Hawaiian music was born out of curiosity, but now Big Pineapple can't get enough of the island sound.
People
Changing Young Lives with Orvando Freeman of St. Johns Youth Academy
A life-altering career change brought Orvando Freeman the opportunity to change the lives of incarcerated juvenile offenders.
People
Bridging the Gap with James Maynard of the St. Johns County Public Library
Though a library program, James Maynard embarked on a path of enriching success – reaching out to an older generation in need and offering his help.
Living, People
Healing Heroes with St. Augustine’s Veteran Garden Project
Crystal Timmons found peace by sharing her holistic healing process with veterans and families facing post-deployment difficulties.
People
Hugh Do You Know: Stephanie Newman, Founder of the Saint Augustine Girl Gang
Committed to encouraging women and helping them grow, this local beauty expert has started her very own girl gang.
Food, People
A Take on Tradition: Chef Marcel Vizcarra of Llama St. Augustine
Don’t travel to Peru just yet. You can enjoy all the flavor, courtesy of Lima native, Chef Marcel, right here at home.
People
A Sure Sign with Dr. Jeanne Prickett of the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind
Having spent her life improving the worlds of deaf and blind students, we are privileged she’s now guiding the students in our city.
