The Computer Doctors: Healing St. Augustine’s IT Ailments for nearly 30 Years

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The Computer Doctors: Healing St. Augustine’s IT Ailments for nearly 30 Years

The self-proclaimed “three geeks and a grump” set up shop in St. Augustine in 1991. Still at it today, the certified geeks at The Computer Doctors are the oldest and longest-standing computer store and repair/support center in Northeast Florida.

Their longevity and success can be attributed to their prompt, courteous sales, service and support. The Computer Doctors also embrace tough jobs including networks, smartphone and tablet repair, servers and hosting, and web design and construction. (For an example of what they do, just look around on their website – they built it!)

The Computer Doctors maintain the firm belief that value is derived not by using the cheapest components, but through a commitment to quality and workmanship that allows customers to operate with the least amount of down time, reducing the overall cost of operation over the long haul.

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Born and Raised in St. Augustine: Andy’s Taylor Rental

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Born and Raised in St. Augustine: Andy’s Taylor Rental

Brides, event planners, caterers, self-proclaimed hosts extraordinaire and anyone who has ever planned an event big or small, are familiar with Andy’s Taylor Rental. Builders, designers, contractors and anyone who needs heavy equipment know all about Andy’s Taylor Rental. Do-it-yourself masters, homeowners, craftspeople and anyone “projecting” have visited (and probably even frequented) Andy’s Taylor Rental.

See the theme? Andy’s Taylor Rental truly is the one-stop shop for anyone with any rental need. Not only do they have every type of rental item or equipment imaginable, the staff is knowledgeable, resourceful and unbelievably helpful. (Thanks Amy!) So, of course, when we began planning Made in St. Augustine, Andy’s Taylor Rental was one of our first stops.

They are not only fantastic to work with, they are a mainstay in the community. And, not only are they “made in St. Augustine” – they’re born and fully bred here.

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St. Augustine’s Solar Stik Provides Power Worldwide

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St. Augustine’s Solar Stik Provides Power Worldwide

Using American-made components and constant innovation, St. Augustine-based Solar Stik creates portable power solutions that enable self-sufficiency for the soldier, the sailor and beyond. In doing so, they save lives, change lives and help revive American manufacturing.

Although much of Solar Stik’s work today involves building systems for the front lines and combat zones, the more than decade-old company has developed an array of products – some of which average civilians may have encountered without realizing it. In visiting Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, you may have used one of their Renewable Equipped Vending (REV) machines. These solar-powered machines vended beverages throughout SeaWorld and Aquatica during their trial placement in the parks.

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St. Augustine Law Group Works to Ensure the Continued Success of the Nation’s Oldest City

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St. Augustine Law Group Works to Ensure the Continued Success of the Nation’s Oldest City

Why the name “St. Augustine Law Group?” The firm started in St. Augustine with the intention of serving its citizens and its surrounding areas. In addition, they wanted to model their firm after our great city.

St. Augustine has not only survived, but thrived through countless conflicts and cultural shifts during its 450-year history. Following her lead, St. Augustine Law Group works with clients to help them achieve the same type of enduring success in their lives during times of transition and conflict. Whether starting or selling a business, probating an estate or negotiating a complex business deal, the attorneys at St. Augustine Law Group are here to serve. 

St. Augustine Law Group wants to see our city, its families and its businesses continue to succeed over the next 450 years of history, and they hope to have played some small part in its continued success.

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CycleHere Media Tells St. Augustine’s Stories from Behind the Lens

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CycleHere Media Tells St. Augustine’s Stories from Behind the Lens

An ancient skill and current technology come together as CycleHere Media uses video to share the stories of local businesses, organizations, individuals, history and attractions with the world.

Donald and Janice Jones started CycleHere Media to help others engage their audiences and strengthen their brands. By designing thoughtful, artistic and impactful stories through video, they are able to do just that. Their exceptional ability to craft creative story designs has awarded them seven national awards for documentary, branding and promotional work. 

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Slow Food First Coast: Moving Toward a More Delicious and Sustainable Future

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Slow Food First Coast: Moving Toward a More Delicious and Sustainable Future

Good. Clean. Fair. Food for all. These are the core values of Slow Food First Coast.

What does that mean? Let’s take a look.

Good
The word good can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. For Slow Food, the idea of good means enjoying delicious food created with care from healthy plants and animals. The pleasures of good food can also help to build community and celebrate culture and regional diversity.

Clean
When Slow Food talks about clean food, they are talking about nutritious food that is as good for the planet as it is for our bodies. It is grown and harvested with methods that have a positive impact on our local ecosystems and promotes biodiversity.

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Florida Greek Guy Spices ARE Made to Taste!

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Florida Greek Guy Spices ARE Made to Taste!

Opa! That’s what Florida Greek Guy Spices will have you shouting when you taste the explosion of flavors in his spice blends.

Made right here in St. Augustine, Bill Lulias, the Florida Greek Guy, has been committed to creating unique flavors for 30 years. He offers seasoning solutions for just about any dish. Among the products he makes are an All-Purpose Blend, Poultry Blend, Meat Blend, Fish Blend, Greek Village Blend, Island Blackened Fish Blend and Greek Opa! Blend.

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San Sebastian Winery: Dedicated to Your Good Taste

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San Sebastian Winery: Dedicated to Your Good Taste

Wine is arguably the most beloved beverage in the world. One could also argue that St. Augustine is one of the most beloved cities in the world. At least, we think so.

Thanks to San Sebastian Winery, we have a double superlative: the most beloved beverage made in the most beloved town.

Since 1996, San Sebastian Winery has been making wine locally on King Street in one of Henry Flagler’s East Coast Railway buildings, just a few blocks from historic downtown.

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St. Augustine Furniture: Built to Last

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St. Augustine Furniture: Built to Last

Finding outdoor furniture that withstands Florida’s humidity, rain and salt air can be challenging. Living by the beach – coupled with a dislike of rusty tables and chairs – inspired St. Augustine’s Michael Wiles to build his own patio and yard furniture.

What started as personal project to create nautical outdoor furniture for his home by the St. Augustine pier quickly turned into a business. Friends and family would come over wanting to buy the pieces Michael had made.

So, he started making “fish chairs”, Adirondack chairs in the shape of fish. Then, people started bringing Michael photos of things they wanted, so he began building all types of pieces. Initially, he worked out of his back yard (no rent is the best!) but his business grew so quickly that to keep up with all of the orders he hired woodworkers and opened his store at 96 South Dixie Highway.

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Lifting St. Augustine’s Spirits

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Lifting St. Augustine’s Spirits

A group of St. Augustine locals shared a dream and created a business collaborative. They wanted to bring the national movement of distilling super premium, small batch spirits to our community. And they wanted to do it better than anyone in the world.

As St. Augustine Distillery turned their dream into reality, they gained a widespread reputation for their handcrafted products and lifted our spirits along the way.

They knew that if they could bring some of the world’s best distilling experts here – the oldest and coolest small city in America – with access to locally grown sugarcane, wheat, corn and citrus, they could develop a finer quality spirit than just about any other place in the world.

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Matthews Design Group Helps “Make” St. Augustine

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Matthews Design Group Helps “Make” St. Augustine

A local company that started with only three people almost 12 years ago has now grown to a 30-person civil engineering, design and consulting firm that quite literally helps “make” a lot of St. Augustine.

Matthews Design Group has worked on a variety of projects including Diane’s Market, River House, Ice Plant, SJC Health and Human Services, Flagler College dormitories, the St. Augustine Bayfront Park and several residential developments - just to name a few.

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Made in St. Augustine® Joins Forces with Narrow Magazine

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Made in St. Augustine® Joins Forces with Narrow Magazine

With more than 100 music venues and 1,000 musicians within 12.74 square miles, St. Augustine’s music scene is nothing to sneeze at. With the environment primed, St. Augustine now just needs that one breakout artist to secure the nation’s oldest city’s place on the music map.

Narrow Magazine aims to help make that happen. Proponents of local musicians, Narrow spreads the word about artists through St. Augustine’s free monthly music magazine. The publication is all about finding and helping local musicians become the next Jason Isbell, Dirty Heads or Twenty One Pilots. Narrow is well on its way to make the nation’s oldest city the country’s next great original music scene.

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