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The City of St Augustine Beach invites all Historic City News readers to enjoy today's Surf Illumination and upcoming Light UP the BEACH events. This holiday season the City has planned several fun events set against a backdrop of colorful lights all along Beach Boulevard. Surf Illumination – December 4, 20214 PM - 7 PMwith…
AROUND ANASTASIA ISLAND: Secret of Christmas tree revealed
Lorraine Thompson
Much was different about the Christmas of 2020 including Surf Illumination and the lighting of the St. Augustine Beach Christmas tree. The tale of the giant tree was recently revealed by Bill Jones, president of the St. Augustine Beach Civic Association.
“For nearly 20 years, the Civic Association’s Surf Illumination has faced many challenges regarding the community Christmas Tree,” Jones explained.
“We’ve always had difficulty keeping a tree green alive in the salt air. At one point a very large and beautiful artificial tree was purchased. That tree looked great until late night partygoers vandalized it,” Jones continued.