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James Foote

James created the Old City Lowdown in 2024 with the goal of sharing local news that actually matters with other St. Augustinians. No crime, no politics, no sensationalism - just the stuff that means the most to the people that live and work in the community.

🏴‍☠️ Luck of the Irish

🏴‍☠️ Luck of the Irish

Plus, Developing Vilano, Dutton needs a ranch, farewell to Back 40, + more St. Augustine news & notes

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Mar 12, 2026

🏴‍☠️ Blue Ribbon Vote Postponed

🏴‍☠️ Blue Ribbon Vote Postponed

A1A Beach Cleanup, Surfside Parking, Golda Girl & more

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Mar 5, 2026

🏴‍☠️ Sing Out Loud moving to May

🏴‍☠️ Sing Out Loud moving to May

Sunset Seafood Social, carriage vote, drought warning & more

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Feb 26, 2026

🏴‍☠️ We're So Back

🏴‍☠️ We're So Back

Field Notes from St. Augustine, Fla.

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Feb 19, 2026

🏴‍☠️🏝️ MAJOR Upgrades at The Amp

🏴‍☠️🏝️ MAJOR Upgrades at The Amp

Plus, Nappy Roots at PK, Nights of Lights Updates, Senate Moves to Block Development + more St. Augustine news that matters

BYJames Foote

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Feb 12, 2025

🏴‍☠️🏝️ Old City Vinyl + Beer

🏴‍☠️🏝️ Old City Vinyl + Beer

Hornski's is [almost] back, Freedy Johnston x The Listening Room, Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series + more St. Augustine news that actually matters

BYJames Foote

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Feb 6, 2025

🏴‍☠️🏝️ Winter is Coming | January 22, 2025

🏴‍☠️🏝️ Winter is Coming | January 22, 2025

Laura Gibson Live at Spinster Abbott's, City Government Updates + more St. Augustine news & events

BYJames Foote

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Jan 22, 2025

🏴‍☠️🏝️ "Overtourism" in St. Augustine | January 15, 2025

🏴‍☠️🏝️ "Overtourism" in St. Augustine | January 15, 2025

Nights of Lights drama, Reba McEntire, Outer Banks Boil Co. + more St. Augustine news & events

BYJames Foote

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Jan 15, 2025

🏴‍☠️🏝️ It's safe to go downtown, again | January 8, 2025

🏴‍☠️🏝️ It's safe to go downtown, again | January 8, 2025

FPL rate hike, Sarbez! turns Eleven, new state laws go into effect + more St. Augustine news & events

BYJames Foote

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Jan 8, 2025

🏴‍☠️🏝️ The Lowdown is BACK | December 18, 2024

🏴‍☠️🏝️ The Lowdown is BACK | December 18, 2024

Pirate Island Carts, Journey Into the North Pole, Adopt Invader Zim, West King Wednesday + more St. Augustine news & events

BYJames Foote

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Dec 18, 2024

🏴‍☠️🏝️ Turkey Day in the Old City

🏴‍☠️🏝️ Turkey Day in the Old City

Happy Thanksgiving from the Old City Lowdown!

BYJames Foote

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Nov 27, 2024

🏴‍☠️🏝️ Lighting Up St. Augustine

🏴‍☠️🏝️ Lighting Up St. Augustine

Plus, Friends of James Beard, Marineland Development, Walmart Supercenter + more St. Augustine news & events

BYJames Foote

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Nov 22, 2024

🏴‍☠️🏝️ A Swampie Named Khloe

🏴‍☠️🏝️ A Swampie Named Khloe

Plus, We're starting a podcast (!), Reuniting the Great Florida Riverway, Whiskey Wonderland at the Distillery, Garden Grooves Mini Market, + more St. Augustine news & events

BYJames Foote

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Nov 19, 2024

🏴‍☠️🏝️Beaver Supermoon + King Tides

🏴‍☠️🏝️Beaver Supermoon + King Tides

Plus, 3 new SJC schools, St. Augustine trivia, commercial development updates + more St. Augustine news & events

BYJames Foote

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Nov 15, 2024

🏴‍☠️🏝️ Vilano's Getting a Pub

🏴‍☠️🏝️ Vilano's Getting a Pub

Plus, Final Vision Plan Workshop TONIGHT, Pickleball Facility Coming to STA, Fire Station Update + more St. Augustine news & events

BYJames Foote

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Nov 13, 2024

🏴‍☠️ 🦐 Boil & Brew for Veterans - Your Friday Lowdown

🏴‍☠️ 🦐 Boil & Brew for Veterans - Your Friday Lowdown

AB chats with Art Collective, Bass Pro set to Open, Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife + more St. Augustine news & events

BYJames Foote

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Nov 8, 2024

🏴‍☠️ St. Aug Trivia: Are you an expert? - The Midweek Lowdown

🏴‍☠️ St. Aug Trivia: Are you an expert? - The Midweek Lowdown

Snappers coming to Vilano Main Street, Agrihood shot down, Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife this weekend + more St. Augustine news & events

BYJames Foote

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Nov 6, 2024

🏴‍☠️ 🍬 The Best Halloween Candy - Your Friday Lowdown

🏴‍☠️ 🍬 The Best Halloween Candy - Your Friday Lowdown

Board of County Commissioners, New Fire Station, Treaty Park Halloween + more St. Augustine news & events

BYJames Foote

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Nov 1, 2024

🏴‍☠️🎃 HALLOWEEN IN THE OLD CITY

🏴‍☠️🎃 HALLOWEEN IN THE OLD CITY

In today's edition: Spanish Street update, Airport expansion, Halloween events + more St. Augustine news & events

BYJames Foote

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Oct 30, 2024

🏴‍☠️🏝️ Circumnavigate the Globe - Your Monday Lowdown

🏴‍☠️🏝️ Circumnavigate the Globe - Your Monday Lowdown

In today's edition: City of St. Augustine launches online survey, St. Augustine Beach invitation to annex, Vote Early thru Saturday, + more St. Augustine news & updates

BYJames Foote

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Oct 28, 2024

🏴‍☠️🏝️ Aliens in St. Augustine - Your Friday Lowdown

🏴‍☠️🏝️ Aliens in St. Augustine - Your Friday Lowdown

In today's edition: Mail-in ballot confusion, SJC acquires North Beach Utilities, Publix is closing + more St. Augustine news & events

BYJames Foote

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Oct 25, 2024

🏴‍☠️🏝️ Barks, Brews & Boos - Your Midweek Lowdown

🏴‍☠️🏝️ Barks, Brews & Boos - Your Midweek Lowdown

In today's edition: Army Corps of Engineers, Dogs in Costumes, Early Voting Info + more St. Augustine news & events.

BYJames Foote

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Oct 23, 2024

🏴‍☠️🏝️ Breakfast tacos, anyone?

🏴‍☠️🏝️ Breakfast tacos, anyone?

In today's edition: Early voting info, PZA says 'no' to Agri-hood, County grants + more St. Augustine news & events!

BYJames Foote

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Oct 21, 2024

🏴‍☠️🏝️ It’s not old, it’s vintage

🏴‍☠️🏝️ It’s not old, it’s vintage

In today's edition: Graet Goods, Fashion Shows, Trick-or-Treat + more St. Augustine news & events.

BYJames Foote

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Oct 18, 2024

🏴‍☠️🏝️ St. Augustine Vision Meeting TONIGHT!

🏴‍☠️🏝️ St. Augustine Vision Meeting TONIGHT!

In today's edition: King Tides, Sandy Dunes, Western Wear + more St. Augustine news & events.

BYJames Foote

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Oct 16, 2024

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