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With recent development and new projects on the way, activity in the so-called marina district along the San Sebastian River has given rise to a new entertainment scene in St. Augustine.
One of the bright spots in the revival is the St. Augustine Fish Camp, a waterfront restaurant that opened with dinner service in August 2020 and then expanded to lunch hours in December.
The physical space of the building airy, bright and clean reflects its menu which specializes in Southern coastal cuisine with a modern twist. The décor is nautical, with an industrial warehouse vibe, and walls feature work by local artists.
St. Augustine city leaders raise concerns about Sebastian Inland Harbor proposal
Among the concerns raised by the commissioners were parking, traffic and flooding impacts. Another concern is shared by nearby residents: short-term rentals. Author: Jessica Clark Updated: 6:45 PM EST January 26, 2021
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. A major development planned for the edge of downtown St. Augustine did not pass muster Monday night with city commissioners.
The Sebastian Inland Harbor project is a 13-acre proposal along King Street and Ribera Streets. The project was approved more than 10 years ago for a hotel, apartments, commercial space and a marina. However, it never got off the ground, and the land remains vacant.
The project in another form has already been approved, but developers are seeking an adjustment to the Planned Unit Development agreement, including increasing the number of multi-family units.
The new development plan reflects a reduction of 58 hotel rooms and approximately 10,000 square feet of retail space in exchange for an increase of 80 multi-family units, and the owners have eliminated plans for adding 75-foot and 90-foot towers.
Some Lincolnville residents oppose the project because of its scale and how much it would increase traffic.
Public comment won t be taken on that agenda item tonight because it s only the first reading, but people can make comments on the issue during the meeting s general public comment period.
The tree was slated to be chopped down. Author: Jessica Clark Updated: 7:15 PM EST January 15, 2021
A tree that is possibly connected to George Washington or Thomas Jefferson that was slated to be chopped down in Downtown St. Augustine was saved and given a new home.
Getting it out of the ground and down the road was a feat. We are doing some renovations, general contractor Len Weeks said.
The Lightner Museum in St. Augustine is expanding its backyard. However, a live oak tree was in the way. Originally, we were going to cut it down, he said.
Weeks said Plan B was to move the tree to a different spot.