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St Augustine, Florida's Best VacationTravel GuideSearch for: HOME WHERE TO STAY BEDBREAKFASTS CAMPGROUNDS, FISH CAMPS CONDOMINIUMSRESORTS HISTORIC DISTRICT HOTELSMOTELS OCEANFRONT RENTALS SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS ST. AUGUSTINE PET-FRIENDLY INFORMATION ALL ACCOMMODATIONS LISTINGS ST. AUGUSTINE PARKING ST. AUGUSTINE PET FRIENDLY PLACES TO STAY THINGS TO DO ATTRACTIONS BEACHES FESTIVALS HISTORYCULTURE MUSICART NIGHT LIFE SHOPPING SIGHTSEEING SPORTSRECREATION WEDDINGS ST. AUGUSTINE PARKING ST. AUGUSTINE CELTIC MUSICHERITAGE FESTIVAL WHERE TO EAT FINE DINING ST. AUGUSTINE RESTAURANT LISTINGS THE COMMUNITY AREA BUSINESSES MAPDIRECTIONS ONLINE ARTS PLACES OF WORSHIP REAL ESTATE WEATHER CALENDAR HAPPENINGS MUSIC CALENDAR ST. AUGUSTINE FESTIVALS ST. AUGUSTINE CELTIC MUSICHERITAGE FESTIVAL CITY BLOG HOME ocws 2023-07-05T14:34:33-04:00 See all St. Augustine, Florida, has to offer. Visit the Nation’s Oldest City. St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, also holds the distinction of being one of the nation’s most charming. Whether you’re a longtime resident or visiting the area for the first time, we’ve gathered all the resources you need to find where to stay, what to do and other community information about our unique little village. Featured Events Plant Sale at Washington Oaks - May 11 @ 10:00 am Drake's RaidEncampment - May 11 @ 10:00 am St. Augustine History Festival 2024 - May 11 @ 10:00 am Bartram Living History Fest - May 11 @ 10:00 am Romanza Festivale 2024 - May 11 @ 11:00 am St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival 2024 - May 11 @ 2:00 pm Drake's RaidEncampment - May 11 @ 6:00 pm Movie Night at the Castillo - May 11 @ 6:00 pm A Classic Theatre Presents Couples - May 11 @ 7:30 pm Movie in the Park - May 11 @ 8:00 pm Guided Bird Walk at Anastasia - May 12 @ 9:15 am St. Augustine History Festival 2024 - May 12 @ 10:00 am View Full Calendar Submit An Event Open Businesses, RestaurantsMore » Visit St. Augustine, Florida: The Nation’s Oldest City St. Augustine, known as The Ancient City, is located between Northeast and East Central Florida and is convenient to Jacksonville, Orlando, and Daytona airports. North Florida boasts a year-round mild climate perfect for strolling St. Augustine’s delightful historic district, with its cobblestone streets, quaint cafes, bars, unique shops, and bed and breakfast inns. Experience the beauty of an early morning that slowly comes alive with locals and tourists setting out on foot to explore significant landmarks including the Castillo de San Marcos, Lightner Museum, Flagler College, and Fort Matanzas . Whether you’re interested in exploring the city’s rich history or the tranquil natural settings of the beautiful North Florida coastal area, Oldcity.com offers all the resources you need to plan your trip. In fact, you may find so much here, that you’ll be planning your next visit before the first one ends! St. Augustine Area Accommodations Near the sea, beneath the stars, or close to attractions and historic sites, St. Augustine has a variety of lodging options for your next vacation. Depending on how long you plan to visit and what you want to do when you get here, St. Augustine offers accommodations sure to suit your needs. Check out our Where to Stay section to find listings for all the accommodation options in St. Augustine including hotels, bed and breakfasts, condominiums, resorts, campgrounds, marinas, and vacation rentals. St. Augustine Attractions Sun, fun, history, and mystery — St. Augustine has it all! From the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument to the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Museum and everything in between, St. Augustine is an ideal locale for family fun and adventure. Check out our listings under Things to Do for details on St. Augustine’s most popular attractions. Local St. Augustine Information OldCity.com has the inside track on what’s happening in the St. Augustine community. We’ve got all the details on local happenings including community events, listings for local places of worship, real estate listings and links to other businesses around town. Browse through the Calendar and other features in our Community section to get the latest scoop on what’s happening in St. Augustine. St. Augustine Weddings St. Augustine’s beautiful beaches and historic buildings have served as the setting for weddings for centuries. We have all the local resources you need to plan your special day in St. Augustine, whether you grew up here or you’re bringing the whole family in from afar for a destination wedding. Our St. Augustine weddings section will put you in touch with local caterers, venues, florists, photographers, and vendors who can provide everything you need to complete your perfect day. St. Augustine RecreationSports If you love to golf or play tennis, St. Augustine is the place for you! There are many golf courses and tennis resorts located in the area. Ponte Vedra, home of The Players Association (PGA) and Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), is a 20-minute drive from the downtown historic district. The many marinas dotted around the area make boating access convenient by sea, river, or Intracoastal Waterway. Fishing, diving, surfing, parasailing, and other water sports are abundantly accommodated. Visit our sports and recreation section for more information. St. Augustine Beach Our beautiful little town also boasts 43 pristine miles of beaches . There’s the right type of beach for everyone. Some permit vehicles and dogs while others allow only pedestrians. Some of the area beaches produce abundant shelling opportunities, while others are covered only in luxurious fine, golden sand. From single vantage points in town, you can experience both the joy of the sun rising over the Atlantic Ocean horizon and the peacefulness of the sun setting beyond the salt marsh along the Intracoastal Waterway. 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Zombie 2nd mortgages are coming back to life 10.05.2024 22:25 o'clock Karen MacDonough of Quincy, Mass., was enjoying her tea one morning in the dining room when she sees something odd outside of her window: A group of people gathering on her lawn. A man with a clipboard tells her that her home no longer belongs to her. It didn't matter that she'd been paying her mortgage for 17 years, and was current on it. She was a nurse with a good job and had raised her kids here. But this was a foreclosure sale, and she was going to lose her house. Karen had fallen victim to what's called a zombie second mortgage. Homeowners think these loans are long dead. But then the loans come back to life because they get bought up, sometimes for pennies on the dollar, by debt collectors who then move to collect and foreclose on people's homes. On today's episode: An NPR investigation reveals the practice to be widespread. Also, what are zombie mortgages? Is all this legal? And is there any way for homeowners to fight the zombies? This episode was hosted by Chris Arnold and Robert Smith. It was produced by Sam Yellowhorse Kesler. It was edited by Jess Jiang with help from Bob Little. And it was fact-checked by...