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Drake’s Raid and Coquina Forged CastilloOne in a series of historic features as St. Augustine

prepares for its 450th Anniversary in 2015.It wasn’t the deciding factor, but a visit from

England’s Sir Francis Drake June 7, 1586, contributedto Spain’s decision a century later to build the invinci-ble Castillo de San Marcos.

Drake, returning home after terrorizing theCaribbean to disrupt preparations for a SpanishArmada, sailed into St. Augustine with 23 warshipsand nineteen smaller ships, with 2,300 men aboard, tooverwhelm the 80-man garrison and burn the settle-ment to the ground.

Some 250 women and children fled to the forest,followed by Governor Pedro Menendez Marques andhis troops after holding off the attackers most of theday.

Adding salt to the wound, Indians looted the aban-doned village, but after Drake’s fleet departed, theyreturned many of the goods they had looted, andhelped them rebuild their lives.

Fourteen years after Drake's raid, the Spanish gov-ernment conducted an inquiry as to whether there wasenough value in St. Augustine to continue efforts tokeep it alive. Ironically, the inquiry favored abandon-ing the garrison, but a lack of funds and initiative keptit from happening.

And so an eighth fort was built, and later a ninth,before a soft but sturdy stone made of coquina wasdiscovered on Anastasia Island, and another pirate raid,in 1668, this one by Captain Robert Searle, convincedthe Spanish authorities to make use of that stone.

The result is today's Castillo de San Marcos,America’s oldest surviving masonry fort, destinednever to fall to an enemy in battle.

Historic highlights are drawn from The St. Augustine Report,a free weekly e-newsletter prepared by former MayorGeorge Gardner. To subscribe or review issues of the

Report, email [email protected].

Not Feeling WellA man goes to the doctor and tells him that he has-

n’t been feeling well. The doctor examines him, leavesthe room and comes back with three different bottlesof pills.

The doctor says, “Take the green pill with a bigglass of water when you get up. Take the blue pill witha big glass of water after lunch. Then just before goingto bed, take the red pill with another big glass ofwater.”

Startled to be put on so much medicine the manstammers, “My goodness, doc, exactly what’s myproblem?”

Doctor says, “You’re not drinking enough water.”

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“Diverse Entertainment, Unforgettable Fun”With the summer in full swing, The Pirate Ship

Black Raven is moving along with the tide and we’reexcited to give you a showcase of our coming attrac-tions.

Pirate School – NEW!This is an interactive, fun and educational cruise

designed to teach children the rules of the sea and getthem shaped up into strong pirates!

Black Raven’s Gold – NEW!Grab your friends and family for a bona fide treas-

ure hunt along the waters of the Matanzas river and beready to haul aboard some real booty!

4th of JulyThe Black Raven will be hosting a catered, 3-hour

tour for adults to enjoy the spectacular city fireworksfrom the river.

21+ ClubJoin our pirates Friday and Saturday nights for an

adults-only sail with songs, magic and jokes catereddirectly for our more mature-minded audiences.

ChartersBook our 72-foot Spanish Galleon to host your next

big event whether it be a corporate get-together, familyreunion, wedding or birthday party!

More details and reservation information is alwaysavailable to you at www.BlackRavenAdventures.comor by calling our main ticket office at 1-877-578-5050.We’ll see you aboard!

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Meet Our Pirates – William MayhemWe have ourselves a fine crew

aboard the Pirate Ship Black Raven,and we thought it only proper thatyou get to meet them and hear theirstories. So we’ll be having a smallwrite-up about each of our piratesand wenches, randomly drawn, foryour amusement. For our 2nd articlein a series of 10, we’ll introduce youto our very own pirate magician, William Mayhem.

Hailing from some unknown reaches of Scotland,William Mayhem was born in the spring of 1666 andturned to piracy to seek out his fortunes. In his travelsaround the world, he found a penchant for illusionsand magic. His weapons of choice were none otherthan a rapier, his wit, and a deck of cards. While inthe seaport of Cardiff, England, Mayhem’s sleight ofhand caused a disagreement with a fellow card player.When the resulting argument led to the man’s intro-duction into the afterlife, William set sail for theCaribbean and St. Augustine, turning his trade into aviable skill both on land and at sea. We aboard theBlack Raven welcome him as our Pirate Magician, andlet his talents and tricks bring us the good fortune thathas followed him since he arrived.

Calendar of EventsFather’s Day At World Golf Village

World Golf Village & IMAXFathers enjoy complimentary admission to the museum from

10 am to 6 pm. On this day, fathers also can enjoy free admissionat the Hall's 18-hole, natural-grass Putting Course and half-offregular admission to a special engagement film at the IMAXTheater. Additionally, the rest of the family can enjoy a specialengagement film at our matinee price of $9/person for the entireday. Contests will be conducted throughout the day on the chal-lenge hole, golf simulator and indoor putting surface.

Sat, June 19th, 10 am - 6 pm Cost: Free/see abovewww.WorldGolfVillage.com 904.940.4123

First Food: St. AugustineAnd The Birth Of American Cuisine

Colonial Spanish QuarterLos Companeros de la Cocina (The Companions of the

Kitchen), a group of re-enactors and historians will presentexhibits and programs about authentic and historically-accurate16th century Florida cuisine and culinary customs at this El FestinDe San Juan.

Sat, June 19th, 9 am - 4 pm www.FloridaLivingHistory.org 1-877-FLA-HIST

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Changing Of The GuardTaberno de gallo and Government House

Garrison members muster at the Taberno de Gallo at 6:45 pm,march to Government House at 7 p.m. to be dismissed for thenight by their replacements. The retiring soldiers are told to cleartheir weapons with the command of “Disparen!” The resoundingblast of musket fire assures all that 18th century San Augustine issecure for the night.

Sat, June 19th, 6:45 pm Cost :Freewww.StAugustineGarrison.com 904.819.0332

St. Augustine Music FestivalCathedral Basilica, 38 Cathedral Place

The festival opens on Sunday with a special Father’s Day con-cert at 2 pm, followed by different performances each evening at7:30 pm. The schedule is: Monday, Summer’s Music; Tuesday,Grace and Beauty; Wednesday, Mozart and More; Thursday,Piano Spectacular; and Friday, Back to Bach.

Sun, June 20th – Fri, June 25th Cost: Freewww.StAugustineMusicFestival.org

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Music by The Sea Concert Series St. Johns County Beach Pier and Pavilion

Bring your chair and enjoy a live musical performance byThose Guys - Classic R/R. Food for under $10 available fromPizza Garden & Pastabilities.

Wed, Jun 23rd, 7pm - 9pm Cost: Freewww.TheWednesdayConcert.com 904.347.8007

Summer Concerts In The PlazaPlaza de La Constitution

Evening concert performed by Elizabeth & The Grapes ofRoth.

Thur, June 24th, 7pm - 9pm Cost: Free www.PlazaConcerts.com 904.825.1004

270th anniversary of the Battle of Ft. Mose Fort Mose Historic State Park

The 270th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Mose on June 26,1740 will be commemorated by a military encampment and acombined muster of Spanish regulars and militia and British andScottish military re-enactors (weather permitting).

Sat, June 26th, 10am - 2pm Cost: Park Admissionwww.FloridaStateParks.org/FortMose 904.823.2232

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Yesterday’s Bridge, Tomorrow’s Riprap*Some 7,000 tons of concrete are filling the south

end of Riberia Street in one of the largest recyclingprojects on record.

The concrete is the remains of the temporary Bridgeof Lions, and the blocks and rubble will be used toriprap a marsh area. Incoming City Manager JohnRegan negotiated a multilateral agreement with bridgecontractor Skanska, the Florida Department ofTransportation (FDOT), the St. Augustine PortAuthority, and state Department of EnvironmentalProtection (DEP) for the riprap.

For FDOT, the move saves the cost of more distanthauling. For the city, it reduces from nearly $1 millionto about $100,000 the cost of a DEP-mandated secur-ing of the Riberia Street marsh area.

City Archaeologist Carl Halbirt is gathering the evi-dence that Aviles Street is the oldest in continuous usein North America.

A redesign project at the north end of the street hasbrought him in to probe beneath the surface, and so farhe’s found artifacts identifying at least 13 distinct roadsurfaces dating from the early 1600s, and HenryFlagler's road improvements of the late 1800s.

Aviles Street was part of our original town plan,laid out by Spanish royal ordinance in 1573, thirty-four years before the English landed at Jamestown andnearly 200 years before the establishment of theUnited State of America.

Installation of mooring fields in the city’s bay andSalt Run is expected to continue through August.Location reservations were accepted in June. A total of178 city-regulated moorings will be installed, 80 inSalt Run, and 28 north and 70 south of the Bridge ofLions.

And the city has begun streetscape improvementsfor its upcoming commemorations with the bulldozingof the former car wash at US 1 and King Street, one ofthe city’s entrance corridors. It will be landscaped toimprove the corridor.

*For definition, see page 8St. Augustine highlights are drawn from The St. Augustine

Report, a free weekly e-newsletter prepared by former MayorGeorge Gardner. To subscribe or review issues of the Report,email [email protected].

Uptown Saturday NightSan Marco Ave between Ripley’s Believe It or Not

and Mission of Nombre de DiosUptown San Marco Shopping District, St. Augustine host

artists, book signings, live music, refreshments and other eventscontribute to the party-like atmosphere.

Sat, June 26th, 5pm - 9pm Cost: Free904.824.3152

242nd Annual Greek Landing Day CelebrationSt. Photios Shrine - 41 St. George Street

Celebration of music, food and dancing to commemorate the242ND anniversary of the arrival of the first colony of Greeks inNorth America. Hundreds of Greeks, Menorcans and Corsicansarrived in St. Augustine.

Sat, June 26th - Sun June 27th Cost: Freewww.StPhotios.com 904.829.8205

Music by The Sea Concert Series St. Johns County Beach Pier and Pavilion

Bring your chair and enjoy a live musical performance by TheFalling Bones. Food for under $10 available from MangoMangos.

Wed, June 30th, 7pm - 9pm Cost: Freewww.TheWednesdayConcert.com 904.347.8007



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For Emergencies Dial 911St. Augustine Police Department (904) 825-1074St. Augustine Beach Police Department (904) 471-3600St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office (904) 824-8304St. Augustine Fire Department (904) 825-1098St. Augustine Historical Society (904) 824-2872

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Summer Concerts In The PlazaPlaza de La Constitution

Evening concert performed by Bob & Joline’s Friends ofMine Band.

Thur, July 1st, 7pm - 9pm Cost: Free www.PlazaConcerts.com 904.825.1004

Art Galleries of St Augustine presents First Friday Artwalk

Self-guided walking tour of numerous art galleries, FREEArtwalk Tour Trains!

Fri, July 2nd, 5pm - 9pm Cost: Freewww.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com 904.829.0065

World Golf Village FireworksWorld Golf Village - Slammer & Squire and

King & Bear Golf CoursesEnjoy one of the largest fireworks displays in Northeast

Florida as the World Golf Village celebrates Independence Day.Bring blankets or lawn chairs (no coolers please) and find a spotaround the Walk of Champions to enjoy the show.

Fri, July 2nd, 9 pm Cost: Minimal parking feewww.WorldGolfVillage.com 904.940.4123

St. Augustine’s Fourth Of July CelebrationSt. Augustine Bayfront

The spectacular fireworks burst above the ancient Castillo deSan Marcos and reflect in the waters of Matanzas Bay. The 20-minute show includes a stirring soundtrack of great patrioticmusic.

Sun, July 4th, 9:30 pm Cost: Free

Making a WillA man went to his lawyer and said “I would like to

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Minestrone with Lemon Garlic Orzo 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, diced2 carrots, diced2 potatoes, diced1/2 lb green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces6 cups water1/2 head of cabbage, shredded16 oz tomatoes, canned1/2 bag spinach leaves, coarsely shredded2 zucchini, diced6 beef bouillon cubes16 oz red kidney beans, canned, rinsed and drained2 cups The Spice & Tea Exchange Lemon Garlic Orzo, cooked1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely gratedIn large sauce-pot, cook onion, carrots, potatoes and green

beans until just browned (about 20 minutes).Add water, cabbage, tomatoes with their liquid, spinach, zucchi-

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etables are tender.Heat water for orzo. As orzo cooks, stir beans into the soup and

heat for 15 minutes. To serve, ladle soup into the bowls, stirring orzo into each bowl.

Top with cheese.

This recipe has been submitted by:The Spice & Tea Exchange59 Hypolita StreetSaint Augustine, Fl 32084(904) 826-3770

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