If you’ve accidentally bought eggplant out of season, wondered what chemical they’re spraying on your broccoli, or watched your store bought tomatoes wilt within a couple days, rest assured there is better way! Many Villagers have discovered a more convenient and healthier way to get their produce with Local Fare Farm Bag South.   A St. Augustine-based produce delivery service, Local Fare Farm Bag South harvests produce from local farms each Wednesday and delivers “farm bags” to its customers from St. Augustine all the way to Daytona and Port Orange within 24 hours!

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Jan
 
29
 

Spring will be here before we know it – and with it the need to clean, landscape, and spruce up the lawn for warmer weather.

This year, the name to know is Hibbard Lawn Care. Serving all of St. Johns County, the family owned company offers full scale yard services including mowing, trimming, edging, landscaping, mulching, weeding, sodding, and clean up. Owner James Hibbard Jr. recently answered some questions about his company and its services.

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What are your top requirements for choosing an auto repair shop?  Some might say the company has to be reputable, others would probably mention trust and honesty, and most all of us would include unwavering customer service as a must.  World Golf Village residents can find each of these qualities in Feldman Auto Repair, plus so many more.

Owner and Master Technician Gary Feldman is dedicated to ensuring each customer leaves completely satisfied with their experience. He is also a World Golf Village resident, having lived in the Isles of the World for two years.

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Oct
 
9
 

Throughout his professional life, Bo Strange has strived to fulfill a need and his more than 30-year career has centered on providing much needed public services. Today, Bo stays true to his passion by delivering a very important service that most of us take for granted – portable restrooms. His company Lovely Loo provides facilities for a wide range of events throughout Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

Clients of Lovely Loo, a small family owned business, have come to expect refreshingly personalized service as well as top quality amenities that flush away the typical preconceptions about portable restrooms. We’re talking wood floors, fresh mints, and event-coordinated flower arrangements. Lovely Loo offers it all. We recently caught up with Bo to learn more.

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If you are like many us and suffer from allergies or sinus problems, you well know the value of an Otolaryngologist – also known as an Ear, Nose & Throat doctor. One of the premier ENT physicians in Northeast Florida is Dr. Kalpana DePasquale, DO.

Dr. DePasquale and her staff at St. Augustine Ear, Nose & Throat have garnered a reputation for stellar personalized care from highly trained and experienced professionals. With a staff of nine full-time employees, St. Augustine ENT serves St. Augustine, South Jacksonville, northwest St. Johns County, Palm Coast, and Palatka.

We recently caught up with Dr. DePasquale to learn more about her and her practice.

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There is no question having a trusted title company as a guide while you navigate one of the biggest investments of your life can be invaluable. With Landmark Title, clients have the added benefit of working with an attorney-owned organization that is known for delivering demonstrated expertise, superior customer service and unwavering integrity throughout the closing process.

Serving the entire Northeast Florida area, Landmark is constantly expanding its presence as a resource for more and more home buyers throughout our community. In fact, the title company is now a valued resource for Davidson Realty. William Li, Esq., recently launched a new Landmark Title location in Davidson’s World Golf Village headquarters, and they’re thrilled to welcome him!

Amidst his busy schedule, William recently slowed down to answer a few questions about his experience and Landmark Title.

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Aug
 
16
 

For Tasha Peters and her husband Marshall, presenting beautiful, mouth-watering cuisine with personalized service is of the utmost importance. In fact, it’s the cornerstone of By Design Catering, the business that the couple owns and operates in St. Augustine.

The evolution of By Design Catering, which provides catering and personal chef services, began with a passion shared by the couple. Both graduates of Johnson & Wales University, the Peters’ bring a strong restaurant background, impeccably planned menus, delectable dishes, and a natural attention to customer service that sets the company apart from competitors.

Having grown up in a southern household, Tasha began cooking from a young age and developed a passion for creating great food experiences for guests that parallels her joy in making the business work. “As a chef and caterer, the smile on clients’ faces when we have exceeded their expectations is wonderful,” says Tasha with a smile.

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When it comes to top quality craft brews, great times with friends, and live local music in St. Augustine, Mile Marker Brewing has truly made a name for itself.

As the only full-scale commercial brewery in America’s oldest city, Mile Marker and its micro-brewed beers have earned a reputation for unwavering quality.  In fact, earlier this year, brewery owners attended the 2013 Best Florida Beer Championships in Tampa, and brought home a gold medal for Mile Marker Zero Blonde Ale, silver medal for Mile Marker 1565 Ancient City Red Ale®, and bronze medal for Mile Marker 70 Palm Beach Coconut Porter .

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Hurricane season is fast approaching, which often leaves Floridians wondering what they could possibly do to be ready. A great place to start is The Salameh Insurance Group.

The independent agency offers home, auto, life, and business insurance coverage through major carriers in Florida including Progressive, St. Johns, Tower Hill, The Hartford, Travelers of Florida, and many more. With a staff of four, the company offers comprehensive service with personalized, one-on-one attention and a focus on delivering accurate quotes with lightning-fast turnaround time.

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Whether you’re building a home, renovating or just looking to do a small upgrade, a visit to Atlantic Stone & Tile’s showroom is sure to provide inspiration.  Located off U.S. 1 just south of International Golf Parkway, Atlantic Stone & Tile features some of the world’s most beautiful tile, stone and mosaics. The company started in 2009 as a broker of tile and stone for large commercial projects nationally then opened its St. Augustine showroom in March 2012 to service local homeowners, designers and builders.  Owner Tim Jackson has specialized in tile import, distribution, wholesale and installation for more than 20 years.  We recently talked with him about Atlantic Stone & Tile.

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