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Green Cove
Springs
Business & Community Directory 2019
Mission Statement:
Welcome to
Green Cove Springs
Our Vision for Tomorrow creates a plan that will
define our unique identity, assure quality of life,
and make Green Cove Springs a premier 21st
century city that reflects our traditional values,
natural features, and historic characteristics.
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS the Clay County Seat and a charming and quaint community nestled
Our City Council meets the first and third along the picturesque St. Johns River.
Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. in the As a full-service municipality, we encompass about seven square
Council Chambers, located on the first miles, and we serve about 8,000 residents, with a city workforce just under
floor of City Hall, 321 Walnut Street. 100.
We operate our own electric, solid waste, water, and wastewater utility systems and provide local law en-
CITY ADMINISTRATION forcement through our Police Department.
Green Cove is a recreation-rich community that showcases many venues. Our star attraction is Spring Park
Steve Kennedy, City Manager
between Magnolia Avenue and the St. Johns River, located directly behind our Mediterranean architectural style
Mike Null, Assistant City Manager /
City Hall.
Public Works Director
Spring Park includes the recently renovated, naturally flowing spring-fed swimming pool and pool pavilion
Erin West, City Clerk overlooking the pool and splash pad by the spring, a city pier for fishing and boating, a gazebo, playground, and
L. J. Arnold, III, City Attorney picnic pavilions.
Michael Daniels, AICP, Planning & It is near our historic downtown district that is lined with brick streets featuring galleries, antique shops, eat-
Zoning Director eries, a historic inn, and a railroad museum. The area includes several structures that are listed on the National
Marlena Guthrie, CPA, Finance Register of Historic Places.
Director Also significant to our community is the Augusta Savage Arts and Community Center, located on Martin Lu-
Mary Jane Lundy, ther King, Jr. Boulevard. It is named for renowned sculptor Augusta Fells Savage who was born in Green Cove
Human Resources Director Springs.
Derek Asdot, Chief of Police Green Cove Springs is known fondly by residents and visitors alike as the “Saratoga of the South” and proudly
displays its motto “Cove Life” – a state of mind where everyday living is enhanced by the river breeze, beautiful
For assistance, please call 904-297- parks and swaying old shade trees draped with moss waving in the wind.
7500, visit our website at www. Here in Green Cove Springs, we are passionate about our historical and unique city, and we are poised for its
greencovesprings.com, like us on future.
Facebook at “City of Green Cove Springs
For more information about the city and city services, please visit our website www.greencovesprings.com.
Government” and “Green Cove Springs
Police Department,” or follow us on
Twitter at “#gcsTODAY”.
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Letter from the Chief
The Green Cove Springs Police Department proudly serves the residents and visitors and women who work
of the County Seat of Clay County. The GCSPD’s motto of “Protect with Courage very hard to make the
and Serve with Respect” represents who we are as a department. The dedicated Green Cove Springs
men and women of this Police Department are an integral part of this community, Police Department the
and the community is an integral part of the Police Department. We count on premier full service
each other to keep this community safe and to work on quality of life issues so law enforcement
that its residents love living here, businesses thrive, and visitors enjoy their stay. organization in
Our commitment begins with keeping our community safe from criminal northeast Florida. We
activity. We have a proactive approach to deterring crime and actively strive to deeply appreciate
be a positive influence in the community. the support of our
We are constantly trying to enhance the way we communicate with our community and stand
community and welcome any feedback you have. We currently utilize several ready to answer any call
social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tumblr) as well as our for service in keeping
webpage (gcspd.com) to push information and keep our community informed of our community safe.
upcoming events. So please like and follow our pages to stay involved with all the
events which occur within our community. -Derek S. Asdot,
The GCSPD hosts several events for our community every year, including our Chief of Police
annual Trunk or Treat Event, Readers are Leaders Literacy Program, Midnight
Basketball Program, Easter Egg Hunt, Bike Rodeo and many more. Please come
out and join us for the fun filled events.
It is my honor to serve as your Chief of Police and to represent all the men
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52 nd
A Nutcracker
Christmas
Annual
Go to www.GCSBL.com/Christmas-Parade
for more details.
Green Cove Springs How to get involved:
Christmas Parade
• To enter a float, decorated vehicle,
A Nutcraker Christmas
or marching unit, go to the above
DEC 7TH AT 6PM.
NIGHT PARADE email address and apply
Location: • Volunteers are needed. Ages 15+
US Highway 17
can help. Needs are helping check
Will start at Springs Baptist and will travel south on
US 17. WIll turn around at Walnut Street and will floats in, watching intersections
come north back up US 17. Total route is 1.8 miles.
along the parade
Christmas Light &
Decoration Contest
homes and businesses within a Email questions to
2 mile radius of City Hall. Gift cards
for 1st and 2nd place winners. GCSBusinessLeague@gmail.com
Register online.
Third Saturdays
Market in the Park
Every 3rd Saturday
10am-2pm
at the corner of US17
and Walnut Street
WWW.GCSBL.COM • GCSBUSINESSLEAGUE@GMAIL.COM
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TABLE OF Welcome to Green Cove.................................................................................. 2
Letter From the Chief..................................................................................... 4
CONTENTS
Green Cove Springs Events.......................................................................... 8-9
Welcome letter From GCS Business League.................................................... 11
Greencove Springs Local Eats.................................................................. 12-13
Greencove Springs Business Listings........................................................ 14-18
Explore Wild Florida in Green Cove Springs.................................................... 19
Map of Green Cove Springs Nature Trails....................................................... 20
Kiley Simpson and Larry Simpson Explore Green Cove Springs Parks............................................................ 21-23
Our Family Serving Green Cove Springs Since 1988 Old Clay County Jail................................................................................ 24-26
Rotary Club of Green Cove Springs................................................................ 27
VFW........................................................................................................... 28
Fraternal Order of Eagles.............................................................................. 29
Elks Lodge.................................................................................................. 30
904-863-3912 • KileysTire.com
Green Cove Springs Athletic Association........................................................ 31
3285 US Highway 17, Bay C
Green Cove Springs, FL
Tiffanie Reynolds PUBLISHER
Across from Winn Dixie beside Zach’s. Jon Cantrell
treynolds@greencovesprings.com
Communications Coordinator jon@opcfla.com
City of Green Cove Springs
321 Walnut Street ADVERTISING SALES
Peg Oddy
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
peg@opcfla.com
DAVID A. KING
904-297-7500, Ext. 3329
Sheri Lhotak
sheri@opcfla.com
Emilia Williams
ON THE COVER Emilia@opcfla.com
ATTORNEY AT LAW CREATIVE SERVICES
Green Cove Darius Simon
darius@opcfla.com
Springs Michele McNeill
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1416 KINGSLEY AVE.
ORANGE PARK Businesses Getting Directories
Magnolia Point Realty: 404 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs, FL • Bright way Insurance: 423 North Street,
269-6699 Green Cove Springs, FL • Spring Park Coffee: 328 Ferris Street, Green Cove Springs, FL
Red’s Wine Bar: 414 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs, FL • Sweet Sensations: 25 N. Orange Ave., Green
Cove Springs, FL • City Hall: 321 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs, FL • River Park Inn: 103 S. Magnolia
Ave., Green Cove Springs, F • Ronnie’s Wings: 232 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs, FL • Hagan Ace
The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based Hardware: 1305 N. Orange Ave, Ste 114, Green Cove Springs, FL • Woody’s BBQ: 1301 N. Orange Ave., Ste
solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, please visit 103, Green Cove Springs, FL • McDonald’s: 1165 N. Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs, FL • Burger King: 535
N. Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs, FL • Magnolia Point Country Club: 3670 Club House DR., Green Cove
www.davidkingattorney.com Springs, FL • VisualFX: 430 N. Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs, FL • D’Fontana’s Pizza: 324 Ferris Street,
for more information about our qualifications and experience. Green Cove Springs, FL • Something Special: 425 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs, FL
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Clay County Property Appraiser’s Office
Roger A. Suggs, CFA, AAS, CCF
Mission Statement:
It is the commitment of this office to execute the duties and responsibilities of
the Office of The Property Appraiser in a fair and equitable manner and to
provide accurate information with courteous professional service.
Main Office Branch Office
477 Houston Street Park Central Plaza
Admin Building, 2nd Floor 1518 Park Avenue
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 Orange Park, FL 32073
Phone: 904-284/269-6305 Phone: 904-541-5332
Fax: 904-284-2923 Fax: 904-541-5340
Services provided by our office include:
GIS (Mapping) Agricultural Classification
Aerial Maps Parcel Information
Annual Report Property Tax Exemptions / Reduction
www.ccpao.com facebook.com/ccpaofl
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Greenbrier,” and performances by Jacksonville
Harmony Chorus and bluegrass and classical
artists. The festival ends Saturday, Oct. 12, with a
day-long festival of the arts at Spring Park in Green
Cove Springs. Festivities throughout the day include
an antiques stroll, meeting local artists and authors,
and performances by bands including Mama Blue
GREEN COVE and Curt Towne Band. More information about the
week-long festival can be found at calavida.com.
EVENTS
Third Saturday Market in the Park
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Spring Park
Every third Saturday of the month from
producer Miles Jaye, Special Formula Band, Da September to June
Johnson Band, 7th Street Band TBD, 69 Boyz, and
the "Git Up." More information about Soul Food and Third Saturday Market in the Park, organized by
Music Festival can be found in “Special Events” at the Green Cove Springs Business League, lines
greencovesprings.com. the streets surrounding City Hall and Spring
Park with booths of local artisans selling fresh
Photo Credit: Richard Fleming produce, baked goods, honey, handmade soaps,
original artwork, and more. Go to gcsbl.org for
more information and to sign up as a vendor.
Food Truck Friday
5-9 p.m. | Spring Park, Green Cove Springs
Every second Friday of the month from
March to November
Food Truck Friday gathers local bands and up to
10 local food trucks to Spring Park once a month
Soul Food and Music Festival from Spring to Fall for an evening of fellowship
Oct. 5, 2019 | Noon to 7 p.m. and fun along the St. Johns River. Each month
Vera Francis Hall Park, 1503 Martin Luther features different local food trucks and band, with
King Jr. Blvd., Green Cove Springs, FL a sectioned-off “cooler zone” for adults ages 21
and up to bring their favorite beer or wine to enjoy
Soul Food and Music Festival will be celebrating during Food Truck Friday. Follow its Facebook Page
its 18th year with the theme “Green Cove Calavida Music and Arts Festival “Green Cove Springs, Food Truck Friday” to get the
Forever,” celebrating Green Cove Springs latest information of each monthly event.
Oct. 7-12, 2019 Parade of Trees
Heritage and the home of sculptor and leader
of the Harlem Renaissance Augusta Savage. Dec. 1 – 31 | 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
The festival kicks off with the Parade of Pride Calavida Music and Arts Festival celebrates arts Spring Park
at noon and leads into Vera Francis Hall Park. of all disciplines, including writing, acting, music,
The afternoon will be filled with local food, visual art and more. Monday, Oct. 7, to Thursday,
Oct. 10, offers a performance at a different venue Every December Spring Park transforms into a
entertainment, and food and dance contests.
This year’s lineup includes American R&B and in Green Cove Springs every night, including Christmas wonderland with 30-plus decorated
jazz singer, jazz violinist, songwriter, and record a performance of the play “Zona, The Ghost of Christmas trees lining either side of the park’s
sidewalks. Each tree is strung with lights and the
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soloists, and various groups in a powerpack of celebrating the life and work of the Harlem
evening expressing vocal and instrumental talent Renaissance sculptor whose leadership in art
uniqueness in rhythm and song. education made her a major influence of the
GREEN COVE
movement and earned her the title “Renaissance
This year’s event will take place at the Woman.” Go to greencovesprings.com for more
Congregational Holiness Church 2079 Hwy 16 W, info. greencovesprings.com for more info.
EVENTS Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.
CONTINUED..
entire park is lit up every night until New Year’s
Day. Christmas trees are open to the public to
Green Cove Springs Christmas Parade
reserve to decorate for an affordable fee. For
more information, go to the “Visitors” tab at
Dec. 7, 2019 | 6 p.m.
greencovesprings.com.
Downtown Green Cove Springs
Green Cove Springs Business League presents Memorial Day RiverFest
the 52nd annual Green Cove Springs Christmas Memorial Day | 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Parade. The streets of downtown Green Cove Spring Park
Springs come alive with lighted Christmas floats
as the parade travels down U.S. 17 from the Augusta Savage Family Day City of Green Cove Springs honors Memorial Day
Clay County Courthouse to Walnut Street. This Feb. 2020 | Spring Park with a day-long event that includes a military
year’s theme is “A Nutcracker Christmas,” with memorial service and veterans recognition
Curt Towne as the parade Grand Marshal. Go to ceremony. Morning memorial services lead into
www.gcsbl.com to enter a float or group into the Friends of Augusta Savage, Inc., host a celebration afternoon festivities such as watermelon eating
parade. For more information and to volunteer of family and Green Cove Springs’ hometown hero contest, rubber duck races, live music, kids’
follow “Green Cove Springs Christmas Parade” Augusta Fells Savage with a day at the park filled zone, and craft and food vendors. The day’s
on Facebook. Any questions can be emailed to with family-friendly activities and more. Go to festivities end with a fireworks show over the St.
GCSBusinessLeague@gmail.com. Johns River at night. For more information, go to
greencovesprings.com for more info.
greencovesprings.com
Christmas on Walnut Street
2 p.m. – 9 p.m.| December 7, 2019
Downtown Green Cove Springs
Green Cove Springs celebrates the holiday
season with Christmas on Walnut Street. The
afternoon is filled with local food and craft
vendors, live music, and activities like pictures
with Santa and the Jingle Bell Fun Run. The
event ends with the Green Cove Springs lighted
Christmas Parade and the first lighting of the
Parade of Trees in Spring Park and the Christmas For assistance, please call
Tree inside the lobby of City Hall. For more Augusta Fells Savage Birthday Bash 904-297-7500, visit our website at
Black History Month Musical Fundraiser
information, go to greencovesprings.com.
Sat, Feb 1, 2020 | 6 p.m. www.greencovesprings.com, like us on
Sat, Feb 29, 2020 | Tickets $50 Facebook at “City of Green Cove Springs
Hosted by Friends of Augusta Savage, Inc. Thrasher-Horne Center Government” and “Green Cove Springs
Friends of Augusta Savage Arts and Community Friends of Augusta Savage, Inc., host this
Police Department,” or follow us on
Center, Inc. will host the second Black History fundraiser for the organization on the date of Twitter at “#gcsTODAY”.
musical extravaganza featuring local choirs, Augusta Savage’s birthday. Join them for a night
2019 • Green Cove Springs • 9
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(904)284-8752 • Fax: (904)284-6244
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10 • Green Cove Springs • 2019Welcome to Green Cove Springs, a charming exploring our local artisans or just running
community of 7,000 nestled on the beautiful errands while supporting local merchants
St. Johns River. and restaurants.
The Clay County Seat, Green Cove Springs Other attractions include the Augusta
is a recreation-rich community, home to our Savage Arts and Community Center, beautiful
riverfront Spring Park in the center of town tree-lined streets with historic Victorian
with its historic spring-fed swimming pool. homes. We also offer golf and boating
Spring Park also boasts a gazebo, playground, opportunities, as well as our proximity to
fishing and picnicking facilities. The park is Jacksonville and St. Augustine.
the sight of many local festivals and events. You’ll find lots of information in this
Visitors and residents will also enjoy our publication, along with news on our many
historic downtown, with its pedestrian- festivals and markets, so surely you’ll find a
friendly brick streets, shopping at local new reason to visit or something interesting
antique shops, sipping a hometown coffee, to do.
Brandon Bascelli
For updated event information, membership information
and volunteer opportunities, visit us at www.GCSBL.com and
www.ThirdSaturdays.com
2019 • Green Cove Springs • 11Green Cove Springs Local Eats 7
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1. Pan Asian Cuisine Sushi Bar and Grill/China Wok 5. Sweet Sensations 8
1305 N Orange Ave., Ste 127 25 N Orange Ave. 1
904-529-5153 904-529-8554 9
www.panasiancuisinegcs.com Brunch restaurant serving breakfast and lunch S
Offers a selection of Thai, Korean, Vietnamese, sandwiches, fresh salads and homemade cookies, pies e
Japanese and Chinese cuisine, including sushi, and cakes.
hibachi and take out. 9
6. La Casita Mexican Restaurant 1
2. Farmers in the Deli 20 N. Orange Ave 9
810 N Orange Ave. 904-529-9985 P
Brunch restaurant offering a wide selection of both mexicanrestaurantgreencove.com s
hot and cold sandwiches and wraps. A restaurant and Latin store rolled into one, La Casita
specializes in Mexican dishes such as fajitas, tacos,
3. Sunrise to Sunset burritos, and more.
618 N Orange Ave.
904-827-2013
Diner-style brunch restaurant with a hearty breakfast
selection, and serving diner staples like burgers,
sandwiches and Salisbury steak for lunch.
4. Tee Marie’s
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1100 Martin Luther King
904-844-1310
Restaurant specializing in soul food, with dishes
including shrimp and grits, ribs, meatloaf and crab
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414 Walnut St. 232 Walnut St.
904-955-0196 904-284-4728
Bar serving a wide selection of wine and beer, with Local bar known for its wings and fried oysters.
appetizers from Green Cove Springs area restaurants. Also offers a selection of draft beer.
8. Snowie of Clay County 11. Spring Park Coffee
112 N Magnolia Avenue 328 Ferris St.
904-657-2219 904-531-9391
Shaved ice parlor offering over 20 flavors to pair with Green Cove Springs local coffee shop serving coffee
es each shaved ice cone. roasted and ground in-house, organic teas, smoothies,
milkshakes, breakfast sandwiches and homemade
9. Corner Pocket pastries and desserts.
14 N Magnolia Avenue
904-284-1992 12. D’Fontana Pizza
Pool hall and restaurant serving burgers and 324 Ferris St.
southern style food. 904-529-5515
D’Fontana has a wide selection of house-made
pizza, as well as classic Italian dishes.
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1600 Idlewild Ave.
904-651-1155
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2019 • Green Cove Springs • 13GREEN COVE SPRINGS BUSINESSES 32 Degrees Inc - Twice the Ice 1391 S. Orange Avenue (904) 824-1110 A A Propane Gas Inc. 1306 Idlewild Avenue (904) 284-1900 A1 Stoneworld Inc. 827 Leonard C. Taylor Parkway (904) 529-9670 Abner’s Pro Shop 611 S Oakridge Ave (904) 284-5400 Absolute Bail Bonds 614 N. Orange Avenue (904) 284-1333 Advance America 1305 N. Orange Avenue Ste 118 (904) 284-6000 Advanced Automotive Diagnostics, Inc. 1310 Idlewild Avenue (904) 284-8770 Aguilar & Sieron PA 1045 N. Orange Avenue Ste 3 (904) 264-6000 Allegiant Utility Service 4045 J Louis Street (580) 255-6567 AllState Insurance 1301 N. Orange Avenue Ste 108 (904) 264-6262 Alternate Energy Technologies LLC 1345 Energy Cove Ct. (904) 297-9369 AmeriGas / Sawyer Gas 21 S Orange Ave (904) 269-2118 Applied Foundation Testing 4035 J Louis Street (904) 284-1337 ATLATL Communication Enterprises 439 North Street Suite A (904) 363-0033 Arnold, L J III - Attorney 718 N. Orange Avenue (904) 284-5618 Arnold, L J IV - Attorney 718 N. Orange Avenue (904) 284-5618 Autozone #6527 1305 N. Orange Avenue Ste 134 (904) 297-9219 Azalea Health 1305 N. Orange Avenue Ste 120 (904) 284 5904 B&B Auto Group / Highway 17 Motors 429 N. Orange Avenue (904) 370-4203 Big Boys Toy Storage,LLC 961 Carey Avenue (904) 742-4600 Big Cash Pawn #3 Inc 710 N. Orange Avenue (904) 529-1439 Bill Quintero Realty 201 N. Vermont Avenue (904) 334-8133 Bobby Lafferty DO LLC 417 Walnut Street (904) 531-5694 Boost Mobile / Cellgear LLC 1301 N. Orange Avenue Ste 107 (904) 531-5625 BP Gas & Sunshine Food Store 1383 N. Orange Aveue (904) 284-9798 Bradley, Robert - CPA 203 S. Orange Avenue (904) 284-3999 Brass Tacks Coffee Company LLC 318 Ferris Street (904) 755-6313 Brightway Insurance 423 North Street (904) 297-7970 Broadus-Raines Family Funeral Home, Inc. 501 Spring Street (904) 284-4000 Burger King 535 N Orange Avenue (866) 394-2493 C & N Cart Cars 429-A N. Orange Avenue (904) 529-5106 Call James Bail Bonds 720 N. Orange Avenue (904) 284-6610 Calloway Barge Lines 967 Bulkhead Road (904) 284-0503 Calusa Builders 810 N. Orange Avenue Ste 6 (904) 284-3474 Captain Ken’s Boats & More 418 S. Orange Avenue (904) 891-4250 Center for Developing Minds 623 Oak Street (904) 531-9752 Chaney’s Home Improvement 116 N. Orange Avenue (904) 284-5090 Chemical Dependency Counseling 21 N. Orange Avenue (904) 374-6590 China Wok 1305 N. Orange Avenue Ste 127 (904) 529-8668 Circle K 1517 Idlewild Avenue (904) 284-2722 Clay County Port 1065 Bulkhead Road (904) 284-3676 Clay Liquidation 1701 Harring St (904) 444-8499 ClayMed of North Florida / First Coast Primary Care 705 Ferris Street (904) 284-7443 Clay Springs Apts-Rental Office 101 Joey Drive (904) 284-5159 Clay Theatre Events LLC 326 Walnut St (904) 710-0911 Cleanstream Environmental of GCS 979 Worthington Avenue (904) 677-3111 14 • Green Cove Springs • 2019
Coats Custom Machine & Fabrication 4013 Red Cove Road (904) 466-6617
Comfort Keepers 1301 N. Orange Avenue Ste 104 (904) 298-2273
Community Automotive Repair Specialist 1608 Idlewild Avenue (904) 657-2301
Corner Pocket, The 14 N. Magnolia Avenue (904) 284-1992
Cougar Express 1300 Idlewild Avenue (904) 284-8481
Cove Apartments 840 Cooks Lane (904) 284-1901
Cricket Wireless / Elite Wireless Group Inc 401 Ferris Street (904) 657-2500
Culbert, Andux, & Finnell, PA 712-A N. Pine Avenue (904) 284-8602
Culbert, Bruce - Attorney 712-A N. Pine Avenue (904) 284-8602
Cut N Up 2 Hair Salon 1602 Idlewild Avenue (904) 773-3193
CVS Pharmacy 800 N. Orange Avenue (904) 284-5653
D & M Trim Inc. 1607 Lucas Avenue (904) 284-3753
D’Fontana Pizza 324 Ferris Street (904) 529-5515
Darren’s Custom & Restorations 3 S. Palmetto Avenue (904) 284-9209
Davidson’s Marine Service Inc 422 Walnut Street (904) 284-7311
Davie, James H. II - Attorney 733 N. Palmetto Avenue (904) 276-5344
Divine Florist 322 Ferris Street (904) 531-9528
Dollar General Store # 2465 1305 N. Orange Avenue Ste 113 (904) 297-5047
Dollar General Store # 15013 1707 Idlewild Avenue (904) 297-1901
Dollar Tree # 06711 204 S. Orange Avenue (904) 297-4319
Domino’s 543 N. Orange Avenue (904) 863-3130
Dream Design & Construction, Inc. 1101 Idlewild Avenue (904) 657-2223
Ducora 967 Martin Avenue (904) 451-4346
DuVal Fields Consulting CPA Group, PA 428 Walnut Street (904) 269-1069
Elizabeth’s Cleaning Services 1411 Forbes Street (904) 826-2013
Elks Lodge 702 S. Orange Avenue (904) 284-9049
Equipment Corporation of America 1058 Roland Avenue (904) 284-1779
Exit - Magnolia Point Realty 404 Walnut Street (904) 269-4600
Family Dentistry / Steve Bateh, DDS 1305 N. Orange Avenue Ste 116 (904) 284-8752
Farmers in the Deli 810 N. Orange Avenue (904) 671-3325
Fastenal Company 502 N. Orange Avenue (904) 529-9311
Financial Trackers 1063 Bulkhead Road
First Coast Biker Gear 1429 S Orange Avenue
First Coast Technical College 1305 N. Orange Avenue Ste 112 (904) 863-3103
Fox Equipment 965 Bunker Avenue (904) 531-3150
Fred’s Inc. 1435 S. Orange Avenue (904) 529-1905
Genplant On-Site Energy 4035 Reynolds Boulevard (800) 269-6319
George B. Wittmer Associates 625 Oak Street (904) 284-2770
Governor’s Creek Health & Rehab / Genesis Eldercare Rehab Services 803 Oak Street (904) 284-5611
Governor Springs Apartments 1343 Love Drive (904) 284-7751
Graceful Lawn Care LLC 510 N Highland Avenue (904) 535-1664
GC Nails 1305 N. Orange Avenue Ste 117 (904) 284-2408
Great Faith Cleaning Service 404 Walnut Street (904) 901-1375
Green Cove Auto Sales, LLC 633 N. Orange Avenue (904) 531-9484
Green Cove Food Store 201 North Street (904) 284-4070
Green Cove Liquors 208 N. Orange Avenue (904) 284-4037
Green Cove Liquors II 1305 N Orange Avenue Ste 141 (904) 531-5377
Green Cove Springs Bail Bonds 914 N Orange Avenue (904) 284-6164
Green Cove Springs Chiropractic Clinic 1212 Idlewild Avenue (904) 284-4868
2019 • Green Cove Springs • 15Green Cove Springs Eagles # 4505 424 Walnut Street (904) 531-9593
Green Cove Springs Inn 1225 Idlewild Avenue (904) 284-0203
Green Cove Springs Marina & Yacht Club Pier #11 Clay County Port (904) 284-1811
Green Pharma, LLC 1305 N. Orange Avenue Ste 115 (904) 386-6785
Growing Minds Outside the Box 1215 Idlewild Avenue (904) 297-0054
Guardian Cable Systems 1310 Harbor Road (904) 529-8314
Guitar Station, The 421 Walnut Street (904) 284-5191
H & H Discount Beverage, Inc. 100 N. Orange Avenue (904) 284-0049
H & R Block 1305 N. Orange Avenue Ste 114 (904) 284-5754
H & R Construction and Equipment 937 Bulkhead Avenue (904) 487-9829
Hagan Ace Hardware 1305 N. Orange Avenue Ste 110 (904) 284-9931
Hair Pros 419 Walnut Street (904) 284-4644
Happy Trails 4x4 803 Leonard C Taylor Parkway (904) 200-6002
Harbor Marine Dock Co. 961 Bulkead Road (904) 242-8104
Hardee’s 1323 N. Orange Avenue (904) 529-9437
Haslett Law 817 N. Palmetto Avenue (904) 363-2100
Hearing Aid Solutions 439 North Street Ste C (904) 805-3869
Helm-Gallagher Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1811 Idlewild Avenue (904) 284-9696
Heritage Signs 1001 Worthington Avenue (904) 529-7446
Hi-Lite Airfield Services LLC 4002 J Louis Street (904) 502-9737
Hickory Grove Early Learning Center 310 S. Oakridge Avenue (904) 284-7470
Highland Apartments 100 Joey Circle W (904) 284-7256
Hilltop Food Mart Inc 1604 Idewild Avenue (904) 755-6836
Holland Marine, Inc. 1011 Bulkhead Road (904) 284-3349
Hunter Concrete of Jacksonville / Hunter Ready Mix 980 Roland Avenue (904) 673-0479
Hungry Howie’s 810 N. Orange Avenue Ste 3 (904) 863-3084
Idlewild Trailer Park 1149 Idlewild Avenue (904) 572-8315
Iluka Resources Inc 305 Spring Street (904) 505-9241
Insurance World of GCS 1190 N. Orange Avenue (904) 529-7283
Island Doctors 407 North Street (904) 284-3061
J & M Metal Works 1067 Bulkhead Road (904) 284-4965
Jeff’s Excavating 4135 B Highway 17 S (904) 284-3165
Jesse’s Auto Service 401 N. Palmetto Avenue (904) 284-7997
Jimco Site Services 633 N. Orange Avenue (904) 863-6002
Jim’s Barber Shop 1305 N. Orange Avenue Ste 133 (904) 248-9253
Johnny Copper Vapor Company 326 Ferris Street (904) 297-3717
John’s Mobile Home Park 1614 Julia Street (904) 813-9264
Keeping It Classy Salon 810 N Orange Avenue Ste 2 (904) 529-7600
Kindred Hospital North Florida 801 Oak Street (904) 284-9230
Kirilloff & Associates 415 Walnut Street (904) 284-9590
La Casita Mexican Restaurant / Latino’s Store 20 N. Orange Avenue (904) 529-9985
Larry’s Gaint Subs 1401 S. Orange Avenue (904) 284-7789
LaRue & Sons House Movers 315 S. Vermont Street (904) 284-3317
Law Office of Maryanne Yeomans Sheils 405 North Street (904) 531-9228
Legacy Civil Engineers, Inc. 630 Myrtle Avenue (904) 284-8103
Lynne Vincent To Wear 439 North Street Suite D (904) 284-9404
M & M Cleaners 1301 N. Orange Avenue Ste 109 (904) 284-3600
Magnolia Golf Club 3670 Club House Dr. (904) 269-9276
Magnolia Hair & Nail Salon 36 N. Magnolia Avenue (904) 284-1600
16 • Green Cove Springs • 2019Maldonado’s Landscape 1124 Houston Street
MC2 Millworks & Carpentry 923 Leonard C Taylor Parkway (904) 657-2046
McCabe,John, DMD 407 Walnut Street (904) 284-0773
McDonalds 1165 N. Orange Avenue (904) 284-9960
McGee’s Coin Laundry 524 N. Orange Avenue (904) 284-0343
Metro PCS 204 N Orange Ave (904) 531-9546
Mobile MINI Reynolds Park (No Office - Storage Only) (904) 284-2786
Mush Armenian 1600 Idewild Avenue (904) 531-9203
NAPA Auto Parts 920 Bay Street (904) 284-5561
National Association of Veterans & Families 1300 Cooks Lane (904) 657-9434
National Gypsum Company 1767 Wildwood Rd. (904) 284-0221
Northeast Florida Ankle & Foot 1301 N. Orange Avenue Suite 101 (904) 429-4736
Nunomat, Inc. 415 Walnut Street (904) 612-8351
Oakridge Garage / Dad’s Auto Shop 15 N. Oakridge Avenue (904) 284-0500
Pak’s Karate of Green Cove Springs 409 Walnut Street (904) 863-3127
Pan Asian Cuisine 1305 N. Orange Avenue Suite 126 (904) 529-5153
Pegasus Technologies, Inc. 932 Pilot Drive
Pinewood Apts LTD 1000 Pinewood Court (904) 284-3548
Pink Seahorse Boutique 320 Ferris Street (904) 531-5605
Pizza Hut #4253 1367 N. Orange Avenue (904) 284-2244
Plantana Realty 307 Spring Street (904) 284-9600
PPI Piling Products / Samuel Roll Form Grp 945 Center Street (904) 287-8000
Premier Surface Design 991 Bunker Avenue (904) 338-5714
R & J Enterprises 981 Martin Avenue (904) 529-7479
R & J Tackle Shop & Produce 501 S. Orange Avenue (904) 284-5081
Ramblewood Apartments
Ray’s Solar Security Inc. 520 N. Orange Avenue (904) 722-3636
Red’s Wine Bar 414 Walnut Street (904) 657-2175
Red Bay Marine Repairs 4013 Red Cove Rd. (904) 284-4645
RedBox Automated Retail, LLC 103 S. Orange Avenue
Restaurant Solutions, Inc. 831 N. Palmetto Avenue (904) 284-4933
Revel Training LLC 831 Leonard C Taylor Parkway (904) 509-0585
Rick Baker’s RV Center, Inc. 327 N. Orange Avenue (904) 284-4041
River Park Inn 103 S. Magnolia Avenue (904) 284-2994
Ronnie’s Wings, Oysters & More 232 Walnut Street (904) 284-4728
Ross Family Mortuary 600 Lemon Street (904) 338-5334
R.P. Hirsch & Company, Inc. 3618 Mammaroneck Court (904) 284-6280
RQ Construction 987 Bunker Avenue (760) 631-7707
Sacyr Construccion SA Inc 716 N Orange Avenue (786) 258-7262
Salon On The Cove 1301 N. Orange Avenue Ste 106 (904) 529-9111
Sammons, Beth - Attorney 712-A N Pine Street (904) 284-8602
Sawyer Gas / Amerigas 21 S. Orange Avenue (904) 269-2118
Scenic Route Motors 963 Worthington Avenue (844) 564-1080
Shell 410 S. Orange Avenue (904) 529-7070
Snowie of Clay County 112 N Magnolia Avenue (904) 657-2219
Something Special 425 Walnut Street (904) 657-2312
Source International, Inc. 712 N. Pine Avenue (904) 215-8804
Sparkle & Glow Home Cleaning Service 1602 Idlewild Avenue (904) 284-7891
2019 • Green Cove Springs • 17Speedway 1010 Leonard C Taylor Parkway (904) 529-8055
Springs Coin Laundry 1305 N. Orange Avenue Ste 130 (904) 284-4020
Spring Park Coffee 328 Ferris Street (904) 531-9391
St. John’s Boat Sales LLC 1271 Energy Cove Court (904) 657-2228
St. John’s Contracting Group 410 Walnut Street (904) 529-9229
St. Vincent’s Health System 705 Ferris Street (904) 284-4510
Star Railroad LLC 1009 Bunker Avenue (904) 284-4371
State Farm / Diane Bornhoffer 1627 Idlewild Avenue (904) 284-4800
Subway 1305 N. Orange Avenue Ste 128 (904) 284-8783
Sunrise Apartments 811 Ferris Street
Sunrise to Sunset 618 N. Orange Avenue (904) 531-9624
Superior Construction Co 659 Leonard C Taylor Parkway (904) 292-4240
Sweatland, Michelle L - Attorney 820 N. Orange Avenue (904) 529-5000
Sweet Sensations Bakery & Catering 25 N. Orange Avenue (904) 529-8554
T-Mobile 1305 N. Orange Avenue Ste 119 (904) 863-5444
Tax Express 114 N. Magnolia Avenue (904) 377-2137
Taylor Parkway Storage 909 Leonard C Taylor Parkway (904) 615-6931
Tee Marie’s 1100 Martin Luther King JR Blvd (904) 657-2442
The Davie Law Firm 733 N. Palmetto Avenue (904) 276-5344
The Sheik 422 S. Orange Avenue (904) 531-5095
The Way Free Medical Clinic 479 Houston Street (904) 531-9504
The Sunmark Group 1300 Cooks Lane (904) 394-3913
Thomas Little Marine 1048 Roalnd Avenue (386) 983-0901
TMA Franchise Systems 4048 J Louis Street (904) 294-4073
Tocoi Engineering 714 N. Orange Avenue (904) 215-1388
Trademark Homes, Inc. 307 Spring St (904) 484-6368
Trammell Bowles 115 N. Magnolia Avenue (904) 237-2663
Treasure Box Thrift Shop 115 N. Magnolia Avenue (904) 400-2444
Two Chics Eclectic Mix 408 Walnut Street (904) 531-9235
United Landscaping / High Tide Partners 937 Bulkhead Avenue (904) 829-9255
U.S. Filter Maxx 1257 Energy Cove Court (904) 553-5999
Vallencourt Construction Co. Inc. 449 Center Street (904) 291-9330
Velcorp Gems 1293 Energy Cove Court (904) 230-2840
VIA Consulting Services Inc 1419 S Orange Avenue (904) 783-9842
VIA - Village Improvement Association 17 Palmetto Avenue (904) 284-3666
Visioneer Prints 609 Walnut Street (904) 657-0698
Visual FX 430 N. Orange Avenue (904) 298-0777
Walgreens 103 S. Orange Avenue (904) 529-9156
Walker Footings, Inc. 1012 Idlewild Avenue (904) 863-0117
We Frame To Please 115 N. Magnolia Avenue (904) 400-2444
Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. 425 N. Orange Avenue (904) 284-5681
Wild Ginger Studios Inc. 1403 Idlewild Avenue (904) 284-4844
Wilson, Dale - Attorney 718 N. Orange Avenue (904) 284-5618
Wilson, Max - Title 722 N. Orange Avenue (904) 284-4335
Woody’s Bar-B-Q 1301 N. Orange Avenue Ste 103 (904) 284-1014
Workout Anytime Green Cove 1425 S Orange Avenue (904) 900-7518
Worth Metals, Inc 4135 Highway 17 S (904) 626-1434
Zeigler Construction, Inc. 1005-A Bunker Avenue (904) 284-5951
Zero Auto Sales 320 N Orange Avenue (904) 531-9484
18 • Green Cove Springs • 2019EXPLORE WILD FLORIDA IN GREEN COVE SPRINGS
Along with a variety of parks, The city’s trail and sidewalk These trails
boat ramps and canoe and kayak system includes over 10 miles are part of a mas-
launches, Green Cove Springs of paved and unpaved trails to ter plan to create
also offers walking and biking accommodate hikers, bicyclists, an interconnect-
trails that connect to surrounding equestrians and paddlers. ed trail system
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mental Protection Opportunity bridges spanning over creeks.
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Cove Springs nature Preserve, concrete sidewalk runs from
Augusta Savage Arts and Com- Green Cove Springs City Pier
munity Center, Vera Francis Hall south along the St. Johns River to
Park, Spring Park and St. Johns Bay Street.
River Water Management District
conservation land. Palmetto: This crushed asphalt
Oakridge Nature Trail: Opened trail starts at the intersection
in Spring 2017, Oakridge Trail of Palmetto Avenue S and Oak
spans off South Oakridge Avenue Street and runs parallel to S
between Green Cove Avenue and Orange Avenue to Cooks Lane.
Gustafson Farm Road. It’s a half- This trail is open to walking and
mile long crushed concrete path biking.
DARREN’S Custom
Restorations
Wrecks to Restorations
Owner: Darren Stutts
3 S. Palmetto Ave.
Green Cove Springs
Autobody Repair
904-284-9209
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20 • Green Cove Springs • 2019IF YOU LOVE THE OUTDOORS,
YOU’LL LOVE GREEN COVE SPRINGS
City Pier system to protect the floating docks from dam- sible playground.
Located at the end of Walnut Street in Spring age by river waves. Spring Park pool is one of the oldest spring-
Park, the City Pier is Green Cove Springs’ en- fed public pools In Florida. Water from the
trance on the water. The pier is open to the pub- Spring Park & Pool spring flows directly into the pool before flowing
lic to dock boats for a small daily fee of between Located just behind city hall in the heart of out into the spring run connected to the pool
$5 and $10 and a reasonable overnight fee of the city, Spring Park offers a full playground, and Into the St. Johns River. The pool is recent-
$20 for water and electricity to boats. From the paved trails, covered picnic pavilions, a grand ly renovated with a large covered pavilion and
pier you can walk into Spring Park and to the gazebo, and a full view of the St. Johns River. splash pad area. Pool is open for the public to
shops and local restaurants of downtown Green The picnic pavilions and gazebo can be reserved use from May to the end of September.
Cove Springs. for a fee or you can take your chances and find
The City ss currently making Improvements an open available picnic area free of charge. Call Vera Francis Hall Park
and additions to the pier through a $600,000 City Hall at 297-7500 to make a reservation. Vera Francis Hall Park is located on Mar-
appropriation from the state legislature. This Upgrades to Spring Park are also in the works tin Luther King Jr. Boulevard near the Augusta
project will rebuild existing City Pier structures thanks to a $400,000 matching grant from the Savage Arts and Community Center. At the back
as well as build new additions to the pier, in- Land and Water Conservation Fund that the city of the park there is an amphitheater for enter-
cluding rehabilitating and rebuilding portions received in Summer 2018. Upgrades through tainment, a fishing pier, and a canoe or kayak
of the existing pier structure and floating docks the grant Include the renovation of a picnic pa- launch on Governors Creek that connects into
(including gazebo on the pier, lighting on the vilion, improvements to playground equipment, the St. Johns River a few miles away.
pier and electric), building docking facilities for boardwalk and shuffleboard court renovations, a
large vessels, and building a wave attenuating new canoe/kayak launch, and a handicap acces-
Spring Park
City Pier VFH Park AG Friendship Park
2019 • Green Cove Springs • 21cycling, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, bank
Augusta Savage Friendship Park Thomas Hogans Memorial Gym fishing, boating access, canoeing and wildlife
Augusta Savage Friendship Park is located at Located at 415 Lemon Street, the gym is viewing. Primitive camping is available. For
the corner of Walburg Street and Pine Avenue. part of the Augusta Savage Arts and Community more information, call the District’s Bureau of
The park has a playground designed for younger Center. It’s open to the public Thursday through Land Management at (386) 329-4404. www.
children and families. Tuesday, including Saturday and Sunday, from 3 floridaswater.com/recreationguide/bayard/
p.m. to 7 p.m.
Clay County Fairgrounds
Augusta Savage Magnolia Park Throughout the year, a multitude of events
Located at 3617 Harbor Road, across from are held on the, including a variety of horse
Arts & Community Center the entrance to Magnolia Point, this small park shows and events, 4-H activities, auctions, Scot-
The center, built as Dunbar High School in includes a paved sidewalk path that circles tish-Highland games and a haunted house.
1942, is located on a five-acre parcel of land around the lake and picnic areas dotted along
near the center of Green Cove Springs, along the path.
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Augusta Sav-
age donated the property for the first and only Shands Pier Boat Ramp
black high school in Green Cove Springs. Shands Boat Ramp is located just north of
In 2018 the center received a new playset, the Shands Bridge, off State Road 16 at Old
a new set of soccer goals and field, a bike trail, Shands Bridge Boat Launch Road. The water
an exercise trail and renovation to the existing at the boat ramp is very shallow and only the
baseball field. The City is currently working on smallest of boats can use the boat ramp without
the design for a new multipurpose building at encountering problems.
the location of the former Augusta Savage Li-
brary. Bayard Conservation Area
Visit asaccgcs.org for more Information. The Bayard Conservation Area is operated
Bayard - photo courtesy of
by the St. Johns River Water Management Dis-
trict. With just over 10,000 acres, Bayard offers
St. Johns Water Management District
Knights Marina - Green Cove
Springs FL - photo courtey of
THM Gym
Clay County Tourism Dept
GC Boat Ramp AG Community Center
22 • Green Cove Springs • 2019The Early Florida Village Exhibit opened in
1991. Antique cars displayed throughout the
village will please the auto enthusiast.
For more information, call (904) 269-6378 Camp Chowenwaw Park
or visit http://claycountyfair.org.
A 150–acre site that Clay County purchased in 2006 from the Girl
Scouts of Gateway Council. The Girl Scouts operated the camp for more
Governor’s Creek Boat Ramp than 70 years before deciding to relocate. The parcel, which has 100 acres
This County-owned facility is located just
outside the City’s northern boundary along US of wetlands and 50 acres of uplands, is located at the mouth of Black Creek.
17 at Governor’s Creek. It features a large cov- The trail systems through the uplands and the wetlands offer scenic tracts
ered picnic area, fishing pier and a two-lane pub-
lic boat launching facility. Call 904-284-6378. for the hiking enthusiast. Camping facilities include treehouse cabins.
Knights Boat Ramp
This County-owned facility is located north
of the City along U.S. 17 at Black Creek. For
additional information, contact Clay County at
904-284-6378.
Carl Pugh Park
This County-owned facility is leased to the
Green Cove Springs Baseball/Softball Associa-
tion (GCSBSA). It is located at 317 S. West St.
(behind the Clay County Health Department).
For additional information, contact Clay County
at 284-6378.
Magnolia Park
Carl Pugh Park - Green Cove
Camp Chowenwaw Park
Springs FL - photo courtesy of
Clay County Tourism Dept Photo coutesy of Clay County Tourism Dept
2019 • Green Cove Springs • 23Still Standing: The Old Clay County Jail
(1894 – Present)
By Archives Specialist Vishi Garig, a service of Clay County Clerk of Court Tara S. Green
Chances are you’ve driven past were steamboat blacksmiths on but there are also two larger not want to cross him if you were
our old jail many times but knew the Mississippi River. They had “drunk tanks” and a maximum-se- a criminal. His daughter Jerri was
nothing about its history or even the skills to design and build steel curity level upstairs on the second raised in the jail. She later grew
what it was. Back in 1894, Clay cages that were mounted on flat- floor. The walls are one- foot-thick up to be the first female mayor of
County Commissioners realized bed wagons to create portable jail brick. The exterior brick was origi- Green Cove Springs.
that the original wooden jail (lo- cells, the perfect solution to the nally left its natural red color and Jailers were tasked with taking
cated where the Council on Aging detention problem of that day. the mortar a sand color. care of the prisoners 24/7, hence
is now located on Walnut Street In business even now, Pauly just Jailers and their families lived living right next to the cellblock.
in Green Cove Springs) was One jailer’s child told the
inadequate. It had been story of hearing, through
inadequate for quite some her bedroom wall, prison-
time. With prisoners escap- ers making an escape. The
ing by digging though their miscreants were caught
cell floors and out under in the act and quickly ap-
the walls, leaders decided prehended after she sent
the county needed a new for help. One set of boys
jail. raised in the jail grew up to
In 1889, County Com- be prison guards at Raiford.
missioners obtained sev- One of them witnessed the
eral lots on Walnut Street. execution of Ted Bundy.
The John G Borden Fam- Their grandfather was Jailer
ily sold the land to them Hinson.
for a symbolic fee of just In 1903, Clay County
$5. The deal was that they Grand Jury members wrote
must build the new jail and a report to the County Com-
a new courthouse within a missioners advising them
few years or the land would that they found certain jail
revert to the Bordens. conditions unfavorable.
In May of 1894, the They noted that there was
contract for the new jail no way to keep black and
was finalized at the cost white inmates separate.
of $8,974.50. The Pauly They noted that the jail
Jail Company won the bid. needed a sewer pipe to the
Pauly also built the jail in river (it had been emptying
nearby St. Augustine, Florida, in built the new Putnam County Jail in the part of the building that is out into what is now Ferris Street)
1891, making our jail the second in Palatka as recently as 2014. now home to the offices of the and a driven well to flush the sew-
oldest, still-standing jail in the Our Old Clay County Jail is Clay County Archives. Deputy Will er. Some cells only had buckets.
state. a two-story brick building with a Knight and his family lived there However, by 1913 total indoor
Founded in 1856, the Pauly tin roof and was actually opera- for many years. Knight was Sher- plumbing was installed. Indoor
Jail Building Company was op- tional through 1972. Prisoners iff John P Hall’s right hand man
erated by PJ Pauly of St. Louis, were housed in sixteen cellblocks. and had a reputation for being Continues to page 26
Missouri. Pauly and his family Some cells are 2-to-4 man cells, very tough. Rumor was, you did
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