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How could it get any better? A summer evening with great eats and music right on the beach. The 2012 Music by the Sea free outdoor Wednesday concert series has begun and will continue each Wednesday through September 26. This concert series, featuring local talent and food, is sponsored by the St. Augustine Beach Civic Association. Each week a different local restaurant serves up dinner prior to the concert for $10.00 or less.

Concert goers are advised to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Guests can also bring picnics and beverages.

There is free parking at the pier park and along other streets.

Concert Schedule (Musicians are listed first with restaurant serving meals second)

May 16 - Soul Operation (rhythm & blues, Motown); South Beach Grill
May 23 - Anniversary Party (classic rock ‘n roll); Purple Olive
May 30 - Big Lonesome (southern blues); Napoli Pizza
June 6 – Navy PRIDE (rock ‘n roll); Gas Full Service Restaurant
June 13 - Falling Bones (classic rock ‘n roll and blues); Zaharia’s Restaurant
June 20 - Grapes of Roth (rock ‘n roll); LaStrada
June 27 – Restless Kind (southern rock); Seafood Kitchen
July 4 – Those Guys(classic rock ‘n roll); Panama Hatties
July 11 - Rob Peck & Friends (classic southern Blues); Paula’s Beachside  Grille
July 28 - Funk Shui (rock ‘n roll); Coquina Beach
July 25 - Bush Doctors (reggae and rock ‘n roll); Mango Mango’s
Aug. 1 – Steam the Band (Motown revue); Raintree
Aug. 8 - Mid Life Crisis (classic rock ‘n roll); LaStrada
Aug. 15 - Jimmy Parrish & the Ocean Waves (beach music); F.A. Cafe
Aug. 22 - Smokin’ Mirrors (rock ‘n roll); Gypsy Cab
Aug. 29 - Ain’t 2 Proud 2 Beg (classic rock ‘n roll); Maui Grill
Sept. 5 – Orion Navy Band (jazz); Amici’s Italian Restaurant
Sept. 12 - Roland Fleming (rhythm & blues and jazz); Ripe Bistro
Sept. 19 - ET Swing Band (jazz); Cafe 11
Sept. 26 - All Star Band (rock ‘n roll); Sunset Grille

After the concert, you can retreat from the crowds to your condo at Tradewinds Condominiums. So pick a week for the music you love and pick a condo by clicking here.

Outdoor adventures abound in beautiful St. Augustine! We have plenty of outdoor activities for both residents and visitors. The beach is a great place for walking or riding a bike. Want to get out on the water? There are many opportunities as well – fishing charters, sailing charters, kayaking and canoeing, short cruises (we even have a pirate ship!) Interested in getting under the water? Then scuba and snorkeling are for you! Are you a history or nature enthusiast? We have many nature and historical tours available including walking, horse-drawn carriage, and trolley tours. Love to golf? We have many great golf courses for your enjoyment here as well.

Tradewinds has many condo rentals available for the outdoor enthusiast from oceanfront to ocean views .

Forbes Magizine has named St. Augustine among the top 10 prettiest towns in the country.  Forbes selected the city on the advice of National Geographic, the Travel Channel and Fodor’s.  This is the second time National Geographic has singled out our city.  This first time was at Christmas when they named St. Augusitne among the top 10 places to see Christmas lights. 

You are close to the city when you rent at Tradwinds and you even have the most beautiful beach in the world right out your door.  Click here to see the great units we have to offer.

Wow what a warm up we are getting.

The summer has been great in St. Augustine.  Crescent Beach is your private getaway from the big city.  Tradewinds offers ocean front condos, boat ramp , fishing dock, pool and private fishing dock.  Come stay the week or just a couple of days and relax.  Tradewinds is the place for you to chill out during the summer.

Tradewinds condos is located at Crescent Beach, Fl south of Old Town St. Augustine.  Come enjoy the beach,  downtown St. Augustine, Disney World or Universal Studios.  Orlando is located only about  one and half hours away from Crescent Beach.  Beautiful beach to enjoy, fishing dock, boat ramp and hours of fun in the sun.

STAYCATION at Tradewinds.  We have lost of condos at this direct ocean front complex for rent.  Boat launch located on intercoastal. Fishing dock is located on the intercoastal side of road or ocean fish.  Pool and private boardwalk to beach.  Daily and weekly rentals. Don’t forget to check out our newest vacation rental house the SS Tradewinds.  Located directly across the street from Tradewinds.  3 story house with 3 bedrooms,with elevator, garage, balcony on al floors, spiral staircase located on back of house, boat lift and floating drydock with lift.  Top of the line appliances, washer, dryer.  Located on the intercoastal.  Got to see to believe this rental house.

Winter is gone and Spring has arrivied in St. Augustine.  The weather is nice and warm in the 80′s all week.  Check out our website www.tradewindsfl.com for your Spring or summer vacation.  Come for a couple of days or stay a week.  Bring the boat and fishing poles and you can launch your boat right here at Tradewinds.

I know our weather is better than all that snow the north is having.  I have units available to rent nightly, weekly and monthly.  Bike Week is coming up and why not stay directly on the ocean.  Our vacation rentals are totally furnished and our complex is ocean front and intercoastal view.