The Ponce de Leon Hotel was built by millionaire Henry Morrison Flagler, Standard Oil co-founder (with John D. Rockefeller) and opened in 1888. The Ponce de Leon Hotel was built by millionaire Henry ...

In St. Augustine, FL, a multifaceted restoration project has given a bright future to an historic old hotel — and earned industry recognition for general contractor Batson-Cook along the way. The ...

St. Augustine’s Flagler College has unveiled an interactive exhibit within the rotunda and courtyard of the former Hotel Ponce de Leon. Funded by a grant from the Florida Legislature and the Division ...

A private institution founded in 1968, Flagler College boasts lush gardens, sparkling fountains and stunning Spanish Renaissance architecture that St. Augustine travelers can explore. Built by Henry ...

As a Florida local, I have long enjoyed spending time in the historic city of St. Augustine. I like visiting during less-busy seasons and often grab coffee at The Kookaburra. The area has beautiful ...

Editor’s note: While Harold Bubil takes some time off, we’ll reprise some of his popular columns. This column originally ran on Jan. 27, 2018. Regular readers of this feature may get the impression ...

Before Henry Flagler built his famous Ponce de Leon Hotel, the place to stay in St. Augustine was the Hotel San Marco. Towering five stories high on 25 acres, the San Marco sat west of the fort and ...