City of St. Augustine Beach

06/22/2026

Mondays with the Mayor – Spotlight on St. Johns Law Group in Sea Grove

This week on Mondays with the Mayor, Mayor Beth Sweeny visited St. Johns Law Group in Sea Grove and sat down with owner Doug Burnett to learn more about the firm and its long-standing presence in St. Augustine Beach.

Since opening in 2009 and relocating to its Sea Grove location in 2015, St. Johns Law Group has continued to grow, expanding from five lawyers to a team of fourteen lawyers. The firm recently completed an addition to its building, reflecting both its success and the continued growth of our community.

Doug shared his appreciation for calling St. Augustine Beach home, noting that many of the firm's lawyers and staff live locally. He also reflected on his time serving as the City Attorney for St. Augustine Beach, highlighting his long connection to our city.

Thank you to Doug Burnett and St. Johns Law Group for being part of the St. Augustine Beach business community and for joining us on this week's Mondays with the Mayor.

06/18/2026

Reminder that City offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, for the observance of Juneteenth.

There will be no change to the solid waste/recyclables collection schedule for Friday.

City offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, for the observance of Juneteenth.

There will be no change to the solid waste/recyclables collection schedule for Friday.

06/16/2026

City offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, for the observance of Juneteenth.

There will be no change to the solid waste/recyclables collection schedule for Friday.

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

Recent rainfall has allowed the countywide burn ban to expire. While conditions have improved, St. Johns County remains in a severe drought and fire danger remains high.

Please use caution with campfires, debris burning, fire pits, grilling, and any activity involving open flames.

Even small fires can spread quickly during dry and windy conditions.

St. Johns County Emergency Management

06/15/2026

🏡 Mondays with the Mayor: Sea Colony

This week, Mayor Beth Sweeny visited the beautiful Sea Colony community and sat down with HOA President Greg Hammond to learn more about what makes this neighborhood so special.

With approximately 220 homes and a charming Key West coastal feel, Sea Colony is more than just a beachfront community—it's a neighborhood built on service, connection, and volunteerism. Greg shared how residents actively support local food drives, shelters, educational programs, and numerous community organizations throughout St. Augustine Beach and beyond.

From neighbors gathering on their front porches to community events at the clubhouse and pool, Sea Colony embodies the welcoming spirit that makes St. Augustine Beach such a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.

Thank you to Greg Hammond for sharing the story of Sea Colony and highlighting the many residents who give back to our community every day.

06/15/2026

St. Augustine Beach Mayor Beth Sweeny and Police Chief Dan Carswell attended the June 14th Flag Day ceremony at the Byran Tutten Memorial VFW Post 2391 in St. Augustine.

The ceremony was an event to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 1776 and to honor the American flag. Mayor Sweeny and Chief Carswell along with other attendees presented a used America flag that was to be “retired” with dignity in accordance with U.S. Flag Code traditions.