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It is that time of year again! Friends of VI National Park’s Beach-to-Beach Power Swim, their 10th Annual will be held this Sunday. There are three courses, swim to Cinnamon Bay, swim to Trunk Bay, or go all the way to Hawksnest Bay. It is a day to have fun, get a great work-out, [...]
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Dr Cool has long been know for its air conditioning business on St John. They are now expanding into the high end appliance business with warranty service by factory trained technicians. They also have a new location on St John at the Palm Plaza shopping center just west of the Westin Resort. Check out the brands [...]
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Baked in the Sun is one of my favorite restaurants on the island of St. John. It is my go to place for a cup of coffee, lunch, treats and a warm greeting from KO and staff. My pick for lunch is the veggie burger on a salad, fantastic, they’re homemade, as are all [...]
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Yesterday’s running of the 139th Kentucky Derby posed a difficult decision for me. Being a woman, I wanted to root for the female rider Rosie Napravnik aboard Mylute, but as a Virgin Islander I ended up standing behind St. Croix native Kevin Krigger. Goldencents, with Krigger at the reins, finished first place in the Santa [...]
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Kenny Chesney has been a BIG supporter of Friends of Virgin Islands National Park in the past and he has stepped up to the plate once again! Kenny is donating a portion of the sales for his new album, “Life on a Rock” to the Friends of Virgin Islands National Park. “For me, Life on [...]
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I am really surprised at how many people who live on St John or own a home here do not know that there is a third bank on our island - one dedicated to a pleasant customer experience. Merchants Commercial Bank was formed in 2006 and has had a branch office on St John since [...]
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Visiting Sloop’s studio is always a delight to your senses, the wearable and decorative art is a big part of the St. Jonian experience. The drive to the studio’s location on the East End is filled with spectacular vistas and the scent of sage in the air. Sloop has now opened his studio to eager [...]
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I just spent a wonderful Sunday celebrating Gail’s birthday with friends at Vie’s Hansen Bay Campground. Stories were told as we lounged under one of the oldest and largest Tamarind Trees on the island. Vie has been operating her businesses in East End Hansen Bay since 1979. The beachfront property was wonderful for a party [...]
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Ridge to Reef Farm at VISFI offers Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in the USVI CSA seasonal memberships, start in January when you can buy a share in the territory’s only certified organic farm and reap the benefits of investing in local food for your family and island community. They grow 100% organic, non-GMO, and free [...]
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Guests of record producer David Geffen sailed into beautiful Hansen Bay in his luxury yacht, Rising Sun, yesterday! An earlier spotting was at Honeymoon Beach. They must know St. John is one of the best islands to be on. For your piece of the rock contact jane@islandiarealestate.com 941.544.5855
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The Virgin Islands Daily News reported a spotting of three playful Humpback Whales. This is the time of year when these magnificent creatures weighing in at about 79,000 lbs with a body length ranging from 39 to 52 ft. can be seen cavorting in our waters. The whales migrate up to 16,000 miles each year [...]
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The 17th Annual St.John 8 Tuff Miles Road Race will be held this coming Saturday, February 23rd. The race begins in Cruz Bay at 7:15AM near Mongoose Junction and travels the 8.375 miles along Centerline Road to the finish at Coral Bay. Last year 984 entrants finished the race. The awards ceremony will be at [...]
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The American Cancer Society is hosting the third annual St. John Relay for Life starting today at 4pm and ending Sunday at 10 am. The Tradewinds Newspaper reported, “A total of 26 teams are set to walk around the make-shift track in the field all night, as team members remember that Cancer Never Sleeps. The [...]
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Well, since my last blog showing the excavator being moved from St. Thomas to the East End of the island of St. John, construction on the St. John Cottage has begun. Here is a photo of our new driveway on our waterfront building site in a subdivision known as The Point at Privateer. In keeping [...]
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Here’s hoping that everyone had a great Thanksgiving and that you are ready for the next holiday activity on St. John, Evening in the Courtyard, at Mongoose Junction! You will be greeted by the sounds of melodic music, laughter and a lot of oohs and aahs as Bamboula presents their fashion show. The Courtyard will [...]
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