- 03November 3, 2019
8th Annual Spoonbills & Sprockets Cycling Tour
All dayNovember 3, 2019Are you ready to ride in our best Spoonbills & Sprockets ever? It’s our 8th event and this year we’re going Crazy 8’s!
Not only will you ride along the nation’s most scenic & historic coastline on A1A, you’ll have a ton of fun along the Crazy 8 route! Remember to order your signature jersey early this year and be sure to check out our super finisher medal!
We’re kicking off the event at Genungs Fish Camp and the fun rolls on through the weekend! We can’t wait to see you!
This year’s event is featuring TWO incredible opportunities to earn one or both of our signature medals.
First, get a medal for riding the scenic byway route. This one’s easy! Sign up for 15, 36, 72 or 100 miles and earn your finisher medal. We even have medals for kids who do the “Tiny Tour” at the Coastal Policy Center!Second, get our one-of-a-kind custom medal for your pix! This IS after all, Crazy 8’s, so take and submit eight photos of your adventure during the Spoonbills weekend – of you and/or your friends at our local restaurants, hotels, businesses and along the A1A Byway before, during or after the event, and you’ll be entered into the contest for the most super special medal of 2019! We’re creating two, so you have two chances to win!
We’ll see you on November 3rd!
Register at www.spoonbillsandsprockets.com.
- 16November 16, 2019
11th Annual Super Scenic Garage Sale
8:00 AM-2:00 PMNovember 16, 2019The Friends of A1A are promoting the longest Garage Sale in Northeast Florida for the eleventh year and it’s bigger and better than ever!We are thrilled to collaborate with other Florida Scenic Highways to bring this fun event to our local communities! Spanning the A1A Ocean Islands Trail (Nassau and Duval), A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway (St. Johns and Flagler), Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail (Volusia) and Halifax Heritage Byway (Candidate, Volusia) shoppers can experience five Florida counties with a delightful mix of locations to stop and shop, while exploring our coastal communities along the way!There are many participating locations and increasing weekly, offering major community sites to shop, homes and local businesses.Buyers and Sellers are invited to participate from 8 am to 2 pm. Pre-registration allows Friends of A1A to limit the number of participants in small areas. At larger areas, the host property owner decides set up and location.Be sure to download our free A1A Scenic Byway Mobi Tour App in your Play Store or App Store powered by TravelStorys and let your adventure this fall begin!To register or find out more, visit www.scenica1a.org.If you have any questions, please contact A1A Super Scenic Garage Sale Coordinator Danielle Anderson at (904) 425-8055.~Frequently Asked Questions~Shoppers:– When does the map come out? Friday, November 15th at 2 pm.– Where does the route start/end? The Super Scenic Garage Sale spans State Road A1A from Atlantic Beach south to Daytona Beach.– What does the A1A Pop Up! Restaurant Extravaganza mean? We have participating restaurants along A1A offering special deals and promotions for shoppers throughout the weekend to make your experience in our A1A Byway communities extra special!Vendors/Participants:– I’m a vendor/seller. When can I pick up a sign for my home or business?– North: (Ponte Vedra to Marineland) – A1A Office on Friday, November 15th from 10 am to noon. (2175 Mizell Road, St. Augustine, FL) Captain: Bob Samuels– South: (Marineland to Daytona) – Bings Landing/Captain’s BBQ on Friday, November 15th from 10 am to noon.Captain: Danielle Anderson– I’m a vendor at a community site. Do I need a sign? NO. Signs are ONLY for officially registered homes and businesses. Site Captains will have signage at the community sites.– How do I know if I’m registered? You will receive an email after registration closes on Wednesday at 5 PM confirming your Site and Site Captain no later than Thursday morning.– When can I set up? Community Site Captains will be on site by 7 AM. Check in with them first and they will assist you. We reserve the right to remove any vendors/sellers exhibiting belligerent or disruptive behavior from the community site. Be respectful.Some of the *Community Sites & Great Places to Stop and Shop Include:– Atlantic Beach Arts Market – 1805 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach– *Ponte Vedra Concert Hall – Ponte Vedra – Site Captain Diana Morris-Tides End Subdivision – Ponte Vedra– South Ponte Vedra Civic Association– Vilano Oaks Subdivision – South Ponte Vedra– *Vilano Beach Publix on Poplar Road – Vilano Beach – Site Captain Sallie O’Hara– *Watson Realty – St. Augustine Beach – Site Captain Bob Samuels– *Coastal Policy Center – Marineland -Site Captain Danielle Anderson– *First Baptist Church – The Hammock – Site Captain Ruth Anne Tuttle– Uncaged on Ocean Shore – Flagler Beach/Hammock- A1A Pop Up! Restaurant Extravaganza & Saturday Market Sale – Site Captain Tammy KellyBlue Heron Beachfront Bistro- Flagler Beach – A1A Pop Up! Restaurant Extravaganza– *Veteran’s Park – Flagler Beach – Site Captain Gail Wadsworth– *Vincent de Paul Thrift Store – Ormond Beach – Site Captain Sue Masselle– Steve’s Famous Diner – Daytona Beach – A1A Pop Up! Restaurant Extravaganza– *Lillian Place Heritage Center – Daytona Beach – Site Captain Nancy Long - 20November 20, 2019
November Monthly Meeting
All dayNovember 20, 2019City of St. Augustine Beach City Hall2200 A1A South, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080The Friends of A1A November Board of Directors Meeting.
Topics include the A1A Vilano to Mickler’s Multi Use Trail and Golden Ticket Event updates.Review of 8th Annual Spoonbills & Sprockets Cycling Tour and the 11th Annual Super Scenic Garage Sale (150 Miles) successes and challenges.
Note:
Executive Committee 1-2, Board of Directors 2-4 pm.
News Briefs
6/2022
Flagler Palm Coast High School Student Wins A1A All-American Road Logo Design Contest- Flagler Live
Friends of A1A Announce Spring Contest Winners - Flagler News Weekly
5/2022
National Scenic Byway Program Grant Breathes New Life Into Visitor Experience Center- Palm Coast Observer
4/2022
FDOT Florida Scenic Highway Program Annual Meeting Hosted on A1A in St. Augustine - FSHP
A1A Dedicated with All-American Road Ribbon Cutting - FSHP
The South's Best Scenic Drives 2022 - Southern Living
7 Incredible Outdoor Experiences, Outside Orlando - TravelAwaits.com
A1A All-American Road Dedicated with Ribbon Cutting - Florida Politics
Florida Beats Colorado In Best State Rankings - i95
3/2022
A1A All-American Road Dedication - Palm Coast Observer
Scenic Road Trips to Discover - MSN
Florida Road Trip: 72 Miles of A1A - National Scenic Byway Foundation
2/2022
Romancing the Road: Florida's Highway A1A - The Daily Sun, Port Charlotte
12/2021
Florida Scenic Highways Program USDOT Designations Top FDOT 2021 Accomplishment List - WTXL, Tallahassee
11/2021
Scenic Drives - Florida's A1A Superb Views & Intriguing History - The Florida Rambler
Super Scenic Garage Sale Will Stretch 150 Miles- Jacksonville Times Union
St. Augustine Once Trained Coasties Around Anastasia Island - St. Augustine Record
Ormond Riverfest & Super Scenic Garage Sale - Ormond Beach Observer
Super Scenic Garage Sale This Weekend - Ponte Vedra Recorder
9/2021
International Coastal Cleanup Locations 2021 Daytona Beach News Journal
8/2021
The Big Five with Scenic America's Mark Falzone - Flagler News Weekly
7/2021
Oldest City in the U.S., and It's Absolutely Beautiful - Reader's Digest
Palm Coast & The Flagler Beaches Showcase A1A with Road Trip Video - Flagler News Weekly
5/2021
New American Family Friendly Road Trip Florida A1A - UK Daily Telegraph
A1A Announces Kids Ocean Day Poster Contest Winners - Palm Coast Observer
Friends of A1A Launch Pack It In, Pack It Out Campaign - Flagler News Weekly
Removing Trash Cans - The 904 Now
A1A Removing Trash Cans in SJC - Action News Jacksonville
Friends of A1A Launch Campaign to Fight Litter - Palm Coast Observer
Flagler County Recognizes Historic Preservation Month with Proclamation - Flagler News Weekly
2021 National Scenic Byway Foundation Community Awards - Coastal Review
A1A Launches Anti-Litter Campaign - Scenic Florida
Florida A1A: Best Views, Intriguing History - Florida Rambler
A1A Among National 2021 Community Award Winners - Island Free Press
Hit the Road: Scores of Newly Named Scenic Byways - San Diego Union-Tribune
4/2021
Scenic America Requests NSBP Funding from Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure
Friends of A1A Land NSBF Community Award - Ponte Vedra Recorder
Friends of A1A Lands NSBF Award - Palm Coast Observer
New Scenic Byways and All-American Roads - Washington Post
Kids Ocean Day Florida Poster Contest Needs Your Vote - Flagler News Weekly
3/2021
A Long Time Coming - Florida's New All-American Road - Sun & Surf Magazine
Litter Gitter Charts Course For Cleaner Waterways - Flagler News Weekly
Traveling St. Johns County - USA Today
Newest All-American Roads to Bookmark Your Next Trip - Matador Network
New Byways and Roads To Explore on Next RV Trip - Camper Report
A1A Becomes All-American Road - St. Augustine Record
Roadmap to Adventure - The Seniors Trust Network
2/2021
Now Florida's Only 2nd All-American Road, Storied A1A - Flagler Live
It's Official: These Are the Most Beautiful Road Trips in America - Forbes
These Byways and Roads Have Been Declared the Most Beautiful in the U.S. - Conde Nast Traveler
A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway Designated As All-American Road - Palm Coast Observer
A1A Named All-American Road by Federal Highway Administration
Friends of A1A Awarded with Highest Designation
A1A Adopt-a-Highway Gets Helping Hand in Flagler Beach
Spoonbill Sampler - Fantastic February 2021
1/2021
Long Standing Billboard Down in St. Johns County - Scenic America
Find Your Balance Along the A1A Scenic Byway NSBF
Friends of A1A Announce 2020 Volunteer of the Year
12/2020
11/2020
A1A Makes "Must Drive in Every State" List
Super Scenic Garage Sale with a View
Spoonbills & Super Scenic Garage Sale On Tap for November 2020
10/2020
Travel the A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway While Visiting St. Augustine
9/2020
Volunteers Brave Rain & Tides for ICC 2020
Organizations Partner for 2020 International Coastal Cleanup
2020 ICC Takes on Different Look This Year
A1A Listed Among Top Scenic Drives
7/2020
5/2020
2/2020
Friends of A1A Partner with Local Artist for 2020 Spoonbills Jersey Design
1/2020
Friends of A1A Announce 2019 Volunteer of the Year and Elect New Board
Friends of A1A Honor Bill McClure, Elect Marge Rooyakkers
Friends of A1A Announce 2019 Volunteer of the Year and Elect New Board
12/2019
Friends of A1A Close Out Successful Year
11/2019
Friends of A1A Directors Attend FDOT Florida Scenic Highway State Conference
I-95 Exit Guide Highlights Off the Beaten Path A1A
Head north for Super Scenic 150 Mile Garage Sale
150 Mile Super Scenic Garage Sale Coming This Weekend
Super Scenic Garage Sale Set for 150 Miles
Countdown to Super Scenic Garage Sale with Authentic Florida
Spoonbills Cycling Tour Highlights Hot Spots with Selfie Contest
10/2019
A1A Pop Up! Biz Socials Keep Focus on Flagler Beach Businesses
Make Plans for Super Scenic Garage Sale
Super Scenic Garage Sale Coming Soon
Spoonbills & Sprockets Takes Scenic Route
A1A Locations Listed Among Most Photogenic in Flagler
9/2019
Friends of A1A and Partners Organize 2019 International Coastal Cleanup Along A1A Byway
Volunteers Scour Area Beaches for ICC 2019
8/2019
Friends of A1A See Success Along Many Fronts in 2019
7/2019
A1A Video Project Supported by Visit Florida Grant
Capturing A1A Byway Story Video Released
Click Here for the full length Video
Click Here for the short version of the Video
6/2019
Community Rallies to Help Flalger Beach Businesses During Road Closing Reconstruction of A1A
5/2019
Friends of A1A Announce 10th Annual Kids Ocean Day Florida
10th Annual Kids Ocean Day Florida Provides Hands On Instruction
Friends of A1A Take Part in Palm Coast Arbor Day Celebrations
1/2019
Community Gathers to Honor Life of Charlie Helm
Florida Scenic Highways Participate in 10th Annual Super Scenic 150 Mile Sale on November 17th
News Releases
The Spoonbill
The Spoonbill - News From the Road June-July 2022
Florida Scenic Highway Program Annual Reports
2020:FSHP 2020 Annual Report
2019: FSHP 2019 Annual Report
Friends of A1A Board of Directors Meeting Agendas
Newsletters
2020
Super Scenic Garage Sale Weekend 2020
International Coastal Cleanup 2020
The Spoonbill Sampler Q2 April - July 2020
Act Now INVEST in America! National Scenic Byways Need Your Help in the Home Stretch
Special Notice - River to Sea TPO Needs Your Input
2019
Super Scenic Garage Sale 2019 Is Here
Special Notice - St. John River to Sea Loop Workshop
International Coastal Cleanup 2019
Calm Before the Storm - Hurricane Dorian 2019
Run Walk Cycle - Next to Nature