Two forts with a single mission—to defend the Spanish colonial settlement of St. Augustine—still stand for visitors to explore and reflect on daily life behind the coquina-filled walls in 18th century Florida. Most locals are familiar with the Castillo de San Marcos in the heart of the old city, but the lesser known Fort Matanzas, 15…
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Riding High
Your heart has to skip a beat every once in a while, or you wouldn’t know you’re alive. It was this theory, or something like it, that prompted my niece, Liz, and I to strap ourselves into a harness and fly 700 feet above the ocean. I learned about Smile High Parasail when I was…
Wine and Bounty
There’s always something new to discover in St. Augustine. Just 25 minutes from my front door, I can journey down on a Friday night for Happy Hour or on Saturday morning for a day excursion. Either way, when I walk through those 300-year-old city gates, I’m instantly on vacation. I discovered two gems on my…
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