Growing up in a small town near Gainesville, this coastal town has always been a favorite for me and my family. Crescent Beach was my first view of the ocean blue. As I got older, I started to appreciate the history, beauty, and community of downtown. St. Augustine has its own special, eclectic personality. I totally saw myself landing here...just not quite yet. Travelling the U.S. as a software implementation consultant, I pondered "Is this how ...