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Thursday’s St. John headlines

Tropical Wave Conditions Remain Present in the Virgin IslandsUS Virgin Islands Launches National TV Ad Campaign Looking For Visitors Rare Coral Sanctuary Discovered in US Virgin IslandsCaneel: Lttle Known Tropical Get-A-Way Generous Donation Made to Virgin Islands National Park

Steve Black’s blueprint for Cruz Bay

A longtime passionate St. Johnian wants the new island planner and the Port Authority to seize what he calls a "rare opportunity" to create a better Cruz Bay.  Better for businesses, better for locals, and better for tourists. Steve Black spelled out his thoughts in a letter to the St. John Tradewinds.  Some of his … Read moreSteve Black’s blueprint for Cruz Bay

Free fun at the Park

It'll be "No Fee" Saturday at Trunk Bay this weekend.  Dropping the $4 charge for a day is part of the Virgin Islands National Park celebration of National Park Week.Park Superintendent Mark Hardgrove spoke to the St. John Rotary, updating the members about activities at the Park.  He said North Shore Road repaving is progressing … Read moreFree fun at the Park

The Westin’s new restaurant

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Saga of the Surly Cantina: The End

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Quartet of artists’ show

The Michael Banzhaf Gallery in Cruz Bay is featuring the work of four island painters this month.  Kat Sowa has been on the island for nearly 14 years and has become well known was the Resident Artist at Caneel Bay.  Her Web site is http://www.katsowa.com/.  Joan Farenkopf, when she's not creating art on the island, … Read moreQuartet of artists’ show

VP and wife island-bound

Politico reports, "The Bidens are leaving Monday for the U.S. Virgin Islands “for a holiday vacation with their family."  They'll be on (an) island for about a week, says the White House. Caneel Bay Resort has been a favorite kick back spot for Democrats for several decades. USATODAY quotes the St. John Source saying the … Read moreVP and wife island-bound

Friends online auction raises $16K

The first (annual?) online auction to benefit the Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park drew bids totaling $16,535.  The sale featured a villa rental, day sails, original art and island-made jewelry. The two-week event proved to be a holiday feast for bargain hunters.  The total value of the 31 donated items was $26,000.  But … Read moreFriends online auction raises $16K

Friends start fund raising online auction

You can "win" dinner for six at the new Catcus on the Blue Mexican restaurant, three nights at Caneel Bay or a sunset sail for four from the convenience of your PC this morning. Those two items are part of a bunch of goodies included in the Friends of the Virgin Islands first online auction.  … Read moreFriends start fund raising online auction

NYC Real Housewives do St. John

They came, they supped, they swam, they left. The New York Post confirms the gossipy Gotham gals found everyone's favorite 'undiscovered' beach, Gibney.  The Post said, the cameras rolled as the New York City girls dished and splashed. "Alex McCord, Sonja Morgan, Kelly Bensimon, Ramona Singer spent quality time together on the north shore, chilling … Read moreNYC Real Housewives do St. John