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this historic site and support the Fort Mose Historical Society in their efforts to raise funds for building an on-site fort representation.”
Through SJCCE’ s involvement, the cultural Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series was initiated, not only to raise awareness, but also to help fund the construction of the 39-foot-high fort, slated to open in mid-2025.
Support from the city and county have helped make the series an annual success since 2022. Now, it’ s up to SJCCE to continue that success.“ You have to build it and develop your audiences,” he said.“ It’ s important to keep this coming through. That’ s what’ s so beautiful about being a nonprofit … You can look at it from that lens. That’ s an event that would have never happened unless someone was looking at it from the lens of what’ s in the best interest of this community.”
The partnership allows for focusing on the community, giving back and elevating the music experience, especially at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre.
“ The design of the amphitheatre has this real welcome-to- Florida feeling,” said Pellicer.“ It’ s in a state park surrounded by these beautiful oak hammocks. You go in and just feel like this is a special place.“
“ It’ s developed into this must-stop venue, and it’ s our job to make sure we continue to look at it from that
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To expand impact beyond music, Sing Out Loud Festival partnered with the Live Wildly Foundation to raise awareness about Florida conservation. A portion of proceeds for Sing Out Loud Festival’ s Live Wildly Showcase, the festival’ s twoday marquee event, supports St. Johns County conservation efforts.
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