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This guide will help you find books and other materials at the San Francisco Public Library related to the topic of the African American art and artists. This bibliography was created in conjunction with MoAD (Museum of African Diaspora) for the exhibit Decoding Identity I Do It For My People. If you need further help finding materials, be sure to ask the library staff for guidance. Materials can be found throughout the SFPL's 27 branches as well as at the Main Library. You will especially want to check out the African American Center on the third floor of the Main Library as well as the Bayview Branch Library.
With the formation of this bibliography, there has been an attempt to "decode identity" in its many guises as seen through the eyes of artists, and It is not meant to be an exhaustive look at art and identity just a general overview on the topic. Although the bibliography does have a focus on African American art and artists and how identity is visited by and imparted through their art and artistic forms, a concerted effort was also made to explore the world of art and identity in a general and historic way and through the lenses of different cultures.
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- Art: a sex book
"Contemporary art is sex ... it's all about sex", Waters tells us in the books introduction. in the book he and co-author Hainley have selected and carefully arranged a wide range of work, from startling graphic depictions of the body and sexual acts to abstract images suggesting the erotic. This remarkable and original book will appeal to anyone interested in exploring the place of sex within contemporary society and discovering how it continues to inspire and provoke our leading artists.704.9428 W317a
- Art that dares: gay Jesus, woman Christ, and more
Packed with full-page color illustrations, this eye-opening collection features a diverse group of 11 contemporary artists who work both inside and outside the church. They present the gay Jesus, the woman Christ, and other cutting-edge Christian images.REF 704.9485 C4244a
- Assume nothing
This book is a photographic exploration into the experience of gender across cultures, nations and generations. Photographer, Rebecca Swan, has photographed and interviewed 25 people around the world about their experience of gender.REF 779.2092 Sw24as
- Bent: gender and sexuality in contemporary Scandinavian art
In February 2006, San Francisco State University's College of Creative Arts hosted an exhibition of contemporary Scandinavian art dealing with themes of gender and sexuality. This catalog showcases images from the photography, video, and film of the four artists who participated: Eija-Liisa Ahtila, Jesper Just, Annika Larsson, and Annica Karlsson Rixon.REF 700.4552 B444
- Black book
Black Book is what some might call a biased journey across the landscape of the black male body, highlighting its stereotyped and ingrained sexuality, diverseness, physical appeal and humanity. These photographs constitute a stunning celebration of the contemporary black male as seen through the eyes of Robert Mapplethorpe a white admirer.779.23 M322bl
- Black male: representations of masculinity in contemporary American art
Black Male is the catalog for what was a major and somewhat controversial exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art. In her introductory essay, curator Golden explains that she used "five historic signposts" to guide her study of the evolution of images of African American men in the years following the civil rights movement. Golden and her contributors, including Henry Louis Gates Jr., and Bell Hooks, discuss the irony and danger of stereotypes; the implications of various perceptions of black masculinity. The artworks themselves include paintings, photographs, sculptures, and movie stills by such artists as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Leon Golub, Spike Lee, Robert Mapplethorpe, Gordon Parks, Alison Saar, and Lorna Simpson. While this catalog is long on commentary and short on art, it is, without a doubt, stimulating and important.REF 700 G565b
- Black male/white male
The late gay Nigerian photographer's piercing exploration of the location of desire and forbidden dreams within the context of different needs.REF 779.2309 F215b
- Black womanhood: images, icons, and ideologies of the African body
Illustrated throughout in stunning full-color images, this catalogue is the companion to an exhibition of the same name held in 2008-2009 at the Hood Museum of Art. By incorporating critical essays from contributors ranging from poets to professors, this book rises above the average exhibition catalogue into a serious academic endeavor, suitable for scholars and the general public alike.704.9424 B5619
- Botánica Los Angeles: Latino popular religious art in the city of angels
Polk (world arts & culture, UCLA) has assembled a collection of essays and images, focusing on the altars, shrines, and other religious imagery.REF 299.6897 P7599b
- Carrie Mae Weems: the Hampton Project
For twenty years, Carrie Mae Weems has made powerful artwork--often with a fiercely ironic sensibility--from complex social observations. In "The Hampton Project", she knits her concerns about individual identity, class, assimilation, education, and the legacy of slavery into a series of photographic banners that force viewers to reassess their own moral and ethical boundaries, as well as the political and socioeconomic realities of twentieth-century America.REF 779.9973 W418p
- Chicano art inside/outside the master's house: cultural politics and the CARA exhibition
In the early 1990s, a major exhibition--Chicano Art: Resistance and Affirmation, 1965-1985--toured major museums around the United States. As a first attempt to define and represent Chicano/a art for a national audience, while raising fundamental questions about the nature of multiculturalism in the U.S. This book presents the first interdisciplinary cultural study of the CARA exhibit. This book presents the first interdisciplinary cultural study of the CARA exhibit.704.0368 G213c
- Colored pictures: race and visual representation
Harris investigates the role of visual representation in the construction of African American identities, focusing particularly on how black artists have responded to--and even used--stereotypical images.704.9493 H2428c
- Face of the gods: art and altars of Africa and the African Americas
Robert Farris Thompson, Professor of the History of African and African-American Art at Yale University, has been working on this study of African-Atlantic altars for twenty-five years. Face of the Gods is based on fieldwork in both Africa and the Americas - in Mali, Ghana, Benin, Nigeria, Zaire, the Central African Republic, Angola, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, on the eastern part of the Atlantic, and in Cuba, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Suriname, the United States, Brazil, and Argentina, on the western.REF 704.0396 T377F
- In our own image: the art of black male photography
In Our Own Image defines the black male identity as seen through the lenses of several different photographers.REF 779 ZIn103
- Men of color: an essay on the Black male couple in prose, illustrations & photographs
An early 90's look at the black male couple and identity through the eyes and pen of black contemporary artists.REF 306.7662 M52
- The other Hogarth: aesthetics of difference
The Other Hogarth, although not dealing with contemporary art, gives a good sense of how historically at least one artist represented identity though his work. William Hogarth (1697-1764), took as one of his central artistic themes the staging of otherness and difference. In a groundbreaking book, a group of international art historians and cultural theorists investigates this major yet overlooked dimension of Hogarth's art and aesthetics. They show that, whether Hogarth depicts a harlot or a wealthy patroness, a gouty earl or a dissolute rake, a black servant or an effeminate parasite, issues of class, gender, and race reverberate throughout his paintings and prints and deeply inform his unique innovation, the Modern Moral Subject.REF 769.92 H678f
- The other side
The Other Side is her very personal declaration of love and gratitude to these drag queens, who showed her a way out of the captivity of pre-packaged, socially prescribed identity. As she put it: "The pictures in this book are not of people suffering gender dysphoria but rather expressing gender euphoria...."779.2092 G569o 2000
- Picturing the New Negro: Harlem Renaissance print culture and modern black identity
This innovative study examines the efforts of Harlem Renaissance artists and writers to create a hybrid expression of black identity that drew on their ancient past while participating in contemporary American culture.760.0449 G554p
- Race, sex, and gender: in contemporary art
One of the most significant developments in the art world of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s has been the rise to prominence of art made by minority cultures. Race, Sex, and Gender examines the controversial challenges these groups present to today's artists and critics. Works by African-Americans, feminists, homosexuals, and Latino-Hispanics - once considered marginal - have come to transform contemporary art.700.103 L963r
- Seeing high & low : representing social conflict in American visual culture
This novel anthology explores the historic boundaries between "high" (elite) art and other media traditionally defined as "low" by presenting thirteen case studies on visual culture's engagement with social controversies throughout American history.701.03 Se328
- Skin deep, spirit strong: the Black female body in American culture
The essays in Skin Deep, Spirit Strong: The Black Female Body in American Culture chart the ways that the simultaneous interrogation of gender, race, and corporeality shape the construction of black female representation. Kimberly Wallace-Sanders has enlisted a wide variety of scholarly perspectives and critical approaches about the place of black women's bodies within the American cultural consciousness. An impressive gathering of essays and visual art by feminist scholars and artists, the book presents a persuasive argument for broadening the ongoing scholarly conversations about the body.305.4889 SK333
- William Pope.L: the friendliest Black artist in America
Catalog of an exhibition displayed at the Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art (ICA at MECA), Portland, Maine, July 26-October 17, 2002, and at three other venues through February 2004.REF 700.92 P8108b
- Wrapped in pride: Ghanaian kente and African American identity
Kente is not only the best known of all African textiles, it is also one of the most admired of all fabrics worldwide. In Wrapped in Pride, seven distinguished scholars present an exhaustive examination of the history of kente from its earliest use in Ghana to its present-day impact in the African Diaspora.REF 746.1409 R7333w
Artists to be aware of:
- Glenn Ligon
- Ajamu
- Keba Konte
- Renee Cox
- Fern Logan
- Kara Walker
- Lyle Ashton Harris
For more information on any subject listed here, check the San Francisco Public Library Catalog for the following subjects or ask a librarian for further research help.
This bibliography on African American Artist was put together by the San Francisco Public Library, African American Center for the opening of the exhibition Decoding Identity: I Do it for My People from January 23, 2009 – March 8, 2009 at the Museum of the African Diaspora, 685 Mission Street, SF, CA 94105, www.moadsf.org. This bibliography is part of a collaboration between SFPL and MoAD that encourages further education and reading on topics pertaining to the African American art and artists.


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Glenn Reynolds has adopted the refrain commenting on Obama administration missteps: "The country's in the very best of hands…." It comes from the lyrics Johnny Mercer wrote for the 1956 Broadway musical "Li'l Abner." (Gene de Paul wrote the music.) The show was successful on Broadway, but the show's songs failed to produce a single hit and the show itself has not had much of an afterlife. In his biography of Mercer, Philip Furia rightly asserts that "it may be a period piece, tied to the popularity of Al Capp's cartoons in the 1950s."
Yesterday Turner Classic Movies broadcast the film version of the musical and posted a clip of "The Country's in the Very Best of Hands." The clip is accessible here. The premise of "Li'l Abner" may be dated, but watching the film, I was struck by the timeliness of Mercer's lyrics:
The Treasury says the national debt is climbing to the sky
And govermnent expenditures have never been so high.
It makes a feller get a gleam of pride within his eye,
to see how our economy expands,
The country's in the very best of hands…
The money that they taxes us, that's known as revenues,
They compound up collaterals, subtracts the residues.
Don't worry 'bout the principle and interest that accrues,
They're shipping all that stuff to foreign lands,
The country's in the very best of hands.
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Score Breakdown based on
113 Reviews
4.6 on May 07, 2018
We booked our elopement package here and could not believe how great everything turned out. First off the price was amazing with everything it included and nothing was done cheaply down to the smallest details. The room was beautiful, The ceremony in the garden was amazing. The wedding officiate was awesome! I felt like the words he spoke were from our hearts. the wedding photographer was the best. The pictures are amazing. Everyone at the B&B did everything to make us feel so welcome. I recommend this place for anyone's wedding. We will definitely be coming back to visit and renew our vows here.
4.6 on December 16, 2017
Spent two nights to celebrate my wife's birthday and see the Christmas Lights. Casa de Solana has a great location right in the middle of the Historic District... everything is in walking distance! The hosts are super friendly and the breakfast is a gourmet style meal... the best we've had at a B&B! We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town.
4.6 on December 02, 2017
We have stayed in about a dozen B&Bs in St. Augustine over the years, and we think Casa de Solana is one of the best for location, service, and appearance. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The rooms are very nice and the parlor provides a nice setting to interact with other guests. We were even entertained by a "Paula Dean" impersonator one morning. Hilarious! The breakfasts are generous quiche type offerings with toast, juices, and coffee/tea. You will not be disappointed! Kent & Alice F. Tampa
5 on December 01, 2017
My new wife and I stayed in casa de solana b&b for our honeymoon. The rooms there were clean and cozy. The staff there was excellent everyone was so polite and nice. The cooks there were awesome made sure we had everything we needed in a quick manner. The food was absolutely amazing. I plan on returning in the near future with other guests and will recommend the bed and breakfast to anyone planning a visit to st Augustine. Thank you to all the staff for making our stay so pleasant.
5 on November 30, 2017
We were treated like family from the minute we arrived. If you want to shop, visit historical sites, or just relax this is the place to stay. Loved the staff and I wish we could have stayed longer. The courtyard is awesome!!
5 on August 13, 2017
This was my first time ever staying at a B&B. I was pleasantly surprised. Beautifully decorated and extremely clean. The gardens were pretty, quiet and inviting. I do believe the bar has been set high for any future stay at a B&B. Breakfast was very tasty
5 on July 18, 2017
This place has it all - great location to downtown, clean, classic rooms And amazing people and service. Kathy had great Happy hours with wine, snacks and wonderful conversation. Nicey and Drew made delicious and inventive breakfasts and Dispensed local wisdom.
5 on June 19, 2017
We had booked a room "The British Suite" to celebrate our 32nd anniversary. It was a very private room tucked away in the attic of this beautiful, quaint and charming colonial Bed & Breakfast. Upon arrival we were personally met and greeted by the inn keeper in the driveway. Basically we were treated like VIPs. We parked in the front pick-up/drop-off area while we took signed in, received our key and a well detailed map of the old city. We took our bag upstairs then parked our car in the designated lot just a few short blocks away. Walking back to the Solana through the cobblestone streets was a walk back in time. We had dinner in an outside café close to the Solana. We walked over to the bay and caught a horse and carriage. We didn't remember the driver's name but the horse's name was Duane. He reminded us of Mr. Ed. He might not of talked but he must have had an IQ of 120 or above and a personality like a human. The ride was so relaxing. By the time we were dropped right in front of the Solana we felt like we had an hour massage. We went upstairs to our very large. There was a decanter with what we thought was red wine but were we surprised. It was more like cognac with the most delightful taste ever. There was a gigantic triangle shaped bathtub in one portion of the room. Very relaxing! The king size bed was like a gigantic pillow. We didn't actually get to sleep till 4am but the sleep we had felt like we slept all night. We both woke up refreshed and ready to go downstairs and enjoy breakfast. In the dining area we were cordially welcomed by Drew and Nice and also the other guests that spent the night there. Drew served us fresh fruit and Nice served us a truly gourmet plate of delicious items she personally made. There was several kinds of coffee, many kinds of premium teas to choose from, several different cereals, grits with butter and many other things. The inn keepers are genuinely friendly and the service was A1. We will definitely be returning.
5 on February 23, 2017
I had a misunderstanding with my reservation and Jeff has gone out of his way to make it wonderful. These people really want to help! Breakfast was phenomenal! My wife and I will be returning soon.
4.8 on February 13, 2017
We can't say enough good things about our week at Casa de Solana. The staff, the breakfasts, and of course the room were top notch. The social hours were amazing; the sharing of places to go and ideas to take with us. We will definitely be returning!
4.8 on September 17, 2016
For a weekend getaway, we chose to stay at this B&B. This was our first B&B experience. The staff made us feel welcome; it was like coming home to family. As for the breakfast, the word "amazing" does not do it justice. Each meal we had was well planned and full of flavor. This B&B is centrally located and within walking distance to all the main attractions in St. Augustine and minutes from the beach access points. The B&B also provides parking to all guest, which is rare in the City. Highly recommended.
3.4 on September 06, 2016
Location is centrally located. Our room was just average. It was clean but nothing special. Lighting was harsh, mattress needs replaced (putting a memory foam topper on top does not constitute a new mattress). I now have a pinched nerve in my back because of the mattress being too soft. No robes. Stingy with bath products/lotion. For an Inn advertising for couples/romance, it is all but. No music in the sitting or breakfast areas except for head banging music one morning. Breakfast was just ok. It seemed like it was prepared first thing in the morning, then served throughout the AM instead of cooked to order waffles, eggs, etc. At least cereal and breads were also available. We toured a couple other B&Bs in the area while in St. Augustine, and they were night and day better. The grounds of this property have lots of potential, but lack attention and landscaping. The staff were friendly and helpful. Cathy was a pleasure.
4.8 on May 30, 2016
What a great B&B! Suite was really. Ice, all the expected amenities & services there. The breakfasts were stellar. Service during breakfast really well done. The B&B is quiet, in a quiet area, and a very short walk to 4 nice sidewalk cafés / restaurants. We consider the Casa de Solana to now be a destination - we will return just to stay at the B&B.
5 on May 11, 2016
Fabulous stay and look forward to future visits! Norman and Becky
3.6 on April 13, 2016
This B&B is located on the oldest street in the United States. It has a beautiful garden in which one can sit. The inside is opulently furnished and decorated, and the dining room as beautiful murals painted on the wall befitting the old Spanish heritage of the city. We asked for a room on the main floor and were given a suite, with bed and living room. The bedroom was the main room of the original structure from the 18th century and the elegant shower stall was built into a niche in the bedroom which we were told was originally the kitchen of the old home. Breakfast was delicious. It was a perfect stay. We highly recommend Casa de Solana.
5 on November 02, 2015
Casa De Solana is a treasure! My husband and I were married there 3 years ago and we will not stay anywhere else ¿¿ This is our home away from home! We recommend Casa very highly; first class all the way.
4.2 on April 20, 2015
Our first trip to St. Augustine and it could not have been better...unless we had been able to stay longer. The wedding ceremony was exactly what we wanted and the service by Lynn and Jeff made us feel right at home. We cannot wait to go back and already decided this is the only place we will stay when we return!
5 on April 11, 2015
Great place! We have stayed at Casa de Solana before and we would not stay anywhere else! Great staff, service is A+++. Great location! Breakfast is amazing!!!!!
4.2 on January 19, 2015
Innkeeper responded immediately to a special request. Check in was easy and fast, everything very clean and well-maintained. The breakfast entrée was HUGE.
5 on January 15, 2015
We decided to head up to St. Augustine for a romantic weekend. We decided to book the Spa Romance Package with a massage and a two-night stay in one of their rooms. It was absolutely amazing. We stayed in the Isabella room, which was perfect. The staff was always friendly and helpful, the inn was in a fantastic location, and we had an amazing time. Can't say enough about this B&B. We will definitely be returning!
3.2 on January 11, 2015
this is a friendly B&b in a very good location for exploring the town with shops, attractions and restaurants within easy distance. The breakfast was tasty and the atmosphere laid back. Our room was very small but I am sure the property has larger, so check before you book.
5 on January 07, 2015
incredible and wonderful stay at casa de solana. We will definitively repeat at this place. Romantic, unique and great location
5 on January 06, 2015
Our stay, as usual, was great! We came just after Christmas and was able to celebrate the New Year while at Casa de Solana. The staff is always kind, courteous and helpful during our stay. We stayed in the Isabella and got a package as well. Everything was there upon our arrival and the room was always clean and comfortable. We love staying at the Casa de Solana and will be back in the future!!
4.8 on January 05, 2015
Casa de Solana is located on the oldest street in the city, walking distance to everywhere! Our room was very large, we enjoyed the fireplace and our room and the lobby area were very clean. We enjoyed our stay there very much and would highly recommend it!
5 on January 02, 2015
1 block away from the river and 1 block from the park. All walking distance from location. Staff gave us excellent service and food was great, including wine social hour. We stayed in the Catalina room which was just right for a 2 night stay. Other larger rooms available and beautiful.
4.6 on December 26, 2014
Friendly, helpful staff. Lovely room, comfortable bed, nice tub. The only thing that would have helped is a stronger flowing shower head. We would definitely recommend the Casa de Solana to anyone.
5 on December 15, 2014
Everything about this stay was outstanding. Ginny was exceptional with breakfast and conversation. The room was wonderful with a gas fireplace and Jacuzzi. Second time we've been there. The location is great, and the city is wonderful1
5 on December 14, 2014
Casa de Solana was an amazing little Bed and Breakfast in the heart of St. Augustine. The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was furnished beautifully and the outside courtyard was lovely. The parking was off site but not a long walk. If you want to experience the true charm of St. Augustine include Casa de Solana in your itinerary!
5 on December 09, 2014
This place was clean, neat, with a unique antique and modern style. Very private and romantic. Would definitely stay again!!!
5 on December 03, 2014
Casa De Solana exceeded our expectations in every way. A beautiful Bed and Breakfast tucked away off the busy streets, yet within walking distance of everything. The rooms are very very clean and well decorated. What a wonderful place to spend a chilly winter weekend. We wanted a quiet elopement and this was the most perfect weekend we could have ever imagines. Jeff provided an Amazing personalized ceremony that was so touching, it brought us both to tears....happy tears. Lynn even arranged for a carriage ride following our ceremony. The entire staff is so very accommodating. Always willing to answer any question or get anything needed. .Wonderful fresh cooked breakfast of crepes and omelets with fresh pastries. We look forward to returning to Casa De Solana often.
4.6 on November 27, 2014
This B&B stay exceeded our expectations. The room was small but bathroom large for the room size and very clean! Staff was wonderful. Enjoyed the breakfast. Met some great people. Loved the location. Everything nearby, yet a bit more secluded than some other B&Bs so you had minimal to no outdoor noise.
5 on November 18, 2014
The breakfast were great, the wine and cheese / cookies / etc not only met but exceeded our expectations. The office staff was outstanding and very accommodating to our every (but few) needs. We were originally scheduled to spend 2 nights, but extended to 4, based on our treatment and their hospitality.
5 on November 12, 2014
I truly don't know how to express just how much we loved Casa de Solana! Out room was perfect. The balcony was perfect. The location was perfect. The breakfast was delicious. The staff was helpful, but not pushy or in your face. It was a fantastic place to stay, and we will definitely be back!
3.8 on November 01, 2014
Had a great first time at this charming B & B which enhanced my visit to Saint Augustine. I will be back to visit again.
5 on November 01, 2014
Wonderful property, unique quaint rooms, great location! This is the only place we stay in St. Augustine.
4.4 on October 29, 2014
Very nice B & B and we have stayedin many throughout the U.S. Breakfast was very good and the accommodations were nice. Walking distance to downtown and several restaurants.
4.6 on September 23, 2014
Lovely suite, furnishings comfortable and like time period of the Inn. The bed was very comfy, breakfast yummy. The Inn Keeper and staff were friendly, relaxed and very helpful. I can't wait to go back. Within walking distance of everything in the historic area of St Augustine.
5 on September 19, 2014
We had a great vacation. Food was excellent. Scones were amazing. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Whirpool tubs were heavenly. Sheets and beds were devine. Will be back soon for a second stay.
4.0 on September 17, 2014
We have found our new favorite B & B in St. Augustine.
5 on September 09, 2014
Marriage vows and honeymoon...beautiful place, great food, and service.
5 on September 04, 2014
Casa de Solana has become our only place to stay in the St Augustine area. The cost of the smallest room is about the same as Hampton or similar without the A/C noise and a way better breakfast. We can walk to anywhere in St Augustine from the Casa. We love it !!!!
4.8 on September 03, 2014
My husband and I stayed for 3 nights. We really enjoyed everything about our stay. We had never stayed at a B&B before and didn't know what to expect. Was pleasantly surprised at how quite the room was. We never heard any noises coming from other rooms or outside. Enjoyed sitting on the balcony every evening. The staff was great along with wonderful breakfast. Will recommend to others and plan to come again.
4.8 on September 01, 2014
It id just like its web site looks. Charming. Parki.g lot an easy three block walk. Very accomodating staff..
4.6 on August 27, 2014
We got a great deal of stay one night get second night for half off and then the innkeeper even upgraded our room to one of the best. The food was good. The room very big, clean and nicely furnished and bathroom large. It had a nice balcony. The only thing that could be improved was the parking. It was a long walk in the heat from the parking lot they used to the inn. There was a parking lot right behind Inn. We wondered why they didn't try to use that one.
4.0 on August 21, 2014
This a a great place to stay in a fabulous location. The room was beautiful, the bed comfortable and the breakfast was yummy. I would recommend this location to anyone.
5 on August 13, 2014
this was our second stay at this wonderful b&b , the rooms are clean, beautifully appointed, and in the perfect location to enjoy Saint Augustine. we stayed in the montejurra room, it was so beautiful with its own balcony, rain shower, jetted tub, and fine furnishings. there were all the little details, like make-up remover, bottled water, sherry, and glasses. the bed was heavenly comfortable. there was a flat screen tv , which we never turned on. the house always smells wonderful from whatever sinful thing is cooking in the kitchen. the food was positively fantastic. the staff is beyond helpful and courteous, but never intrusive. the courtyard is gorgeous. the part I did not like was the part where we left, it just feels like home when you stay. I know I will find my way back again and again.
5 on August 13, 2014
We had a great stay and loved the place it is in an awesome location very close to everything. OMG! loved the stuffed french toast with bananas. We stayed in the Kirby Smith room and loved the whirlpool bath. The inn is very warm and charming as well as the staff. The courtyard is great and enjoyed sitting under the pergola with a nice glass of wine, so relaxing. Thank you.
4.8 on August 06, 2014
Had an amazing getaway with my boyfriend!!
4.4 on August 01, 2014
Very enjoyable stay...Room was a good size and had lots of privacy. Our stay was very comfortable, will definitely stay here again!
4.4 on July 30, 2014
ThIs was my husband's and I first stay at a bed and breakfast and we fell in love! We will definitely return. The service was excellent, the food was great, and everything about our stay was just wonderful!
4.4 on July 27, 2014
My friend and I stayed for a girls weekend. This was our second stay. The location is great!
5 on July 16, 2014
Casa De Solana was in a great location, right in the middle of everything and walking distance to many restaurants and museums in the historic district
5 on July 10, 2014
My husband and I stayed at Casa de Solana in the Montejurra room. It was, by far, the best B&B we have ever stayed at. The staff (Lynn, who checked us in; Gary, who made us the most delicious breakfast each day; and Jeff, the owner), and the room were great. Our room had a very comfortable king bed, was very large and comfortable. There were two water bottles for our use, as well as sherry on the mantle with two glasses. The room is large, with a comfortable sofa and chairs, and the bathroom has a double jacuzzi which also has a rainshower in it. Everything was spotless and we felt at home. The little touches in the bathroom - makeup remover and lotion also make you feel welcome. Our room is one of the haunted rooms, but we didn't see anything unusual (although I had hoped to!), but I did get pictures of orbs outside, not from our balcony, but from the balcony available for anyone's use across the hall from our room. The first morning we had eggs florentine for breakfast and the next day we had veggie omelettes. If that wasn't something you wanted, Gary would have prepared something else. The dining room is also very quaint. They loaned us beach towels to use for the day as well. Lynn gave us her cell phone number in case we needed to get in touch during the time that she was not working at the Inn. We were only supposed to stay one night in St Augustine, but we loved the Casa de Solana we decided to spend another night there before going to Orlando. I look forward to returning and staying for a week next time.
5 on July 04, 2014
What a pleasure to stay in this perfectly located inn. Our room was spacious and had a small porch with rocking chairs in a lovely courtyard. It was great to enjoy a glass of wine in the evening or coffee in the morning! Breakfasts were excellent. The inn is walking distance to everything but out of the way on the oldest street. I will definitely be back!
4.0 on July 04, 2014
The room was cute and cozy. The service was excellent! They make you feel at home. It is also in a great location. Close to shops and restaurants.
5 on May 26, 2014
Very nice stay.
3.0 on May 23, 2014
The Casa De Solana is located in the historical district of St. Augustine and all of the major attractions are within walking distance. The off-site parking lot is located 3 blocks away but the one-way streets and narrow alleys make for a challenge in going back and forth. The loading zone at the Casa De Solana can only accommodate one vehicle (or 2 Mini Coopers). The British suite is nicely decorated and it is very quiet. There were complementary soaps, shampoos and even makeup removing pads in the bathroom. We were disappointed that there was no bottled water in the suite. That should be included in a suite that goes for nearly $190.00 a night.
5 on May 01, 2014
We only stayed for a night but the ambiance, the room and the staff made us feel like home. We can't wait to go back for more! Big thumbs up Casa De Solana!!!
4.0 on April 21, 2014
We stayed in the Isabella room and it was enchanting. It was quiet, peaceful and my husband and I loved it. We were on the second floor and spent time on the balcony outside of our room enjoying a glass of wine. Would definitely recommend this property to prospective visitors to St. Augustine.
4.4 on April 07, 2014
My husband and I were extremely pleased with the accommodations, grounds and atmosphere at the Casa de Solana. We were greeted by a friendly and knowledgeable innkeeper who shared the history of the bed and breakfast, made some great dining recommendations and catered to our every need, We will definitely return to Casa de Solana and have already recommended it to family and friends.
4.6 on March 21, 2014
This place is located in the old part of the city. The place was very clean, staff was incredibly helpful with information, breakfast very nice and it's location on the old narrow streets was very charming. Very interesting place to walk about and lots to do. We had a great trip here. Thanks
5 on January 25, 2014
Outstanding B&B! In the heart of it all. Will definitely go back.
5 on January 18, 2014
First time at a bed and breakfast and I would definitely stay at the Casa de Solana again. Great atmosphere, food, and experience.
4.8 on December 18, 2013
We were in St, Augustine for a one day business trip. We go there often but had never stayed at CDS It was lovely, cozy, well-appointed room, friendly staff, great coffee, teas and breakfast. Garden was pretty and lit with tiny white lights. How to make it better? A lot of light bled in through a window in bathroom, and under our door, we would of preferred it darker for sleeping. Also, as nice as the decor was throughout, there was a generic print above the fireplace-in a city full of artists one would expect something more original. Finally, a note in room mentioned recycling was available for those who like to recycle. All places should encourage recycling more strongly and make it as easy as possible.
5 on October 29, 2013
The rooms were gorgeous and superbly clean. The staff was so attentive and welcoming. Amelia is an absolute GEM!!!! The gourmet breakfasts were outstanding. We will definitely be returning and very very soon!!!!
5 on September 07, 2013
This is with out a doubt the best bed & breakfast I have ever been to! On this trip I twisted my ankle on a cobble stone. My fiance went to get me a cookie to make me feel better, when Amelia (the wonderful chef) asked why I did not come down for the Wine and cheese social (fantastic!) my fiance returned with a tray of cookies and a bag of epson salts for my leg! This is a wonderful place! Beautiful rooms, amazing breakfast, outstanding service, this B&B isn't lacking for a thing!
4.2 on August 15, 2013
My husband and I stayed at two bed and breakfasts during our stay in St. Augustine, and we loved Casa De Solana. We enjoyed the private balcony, comfy room, and the location is ideal.
4.2 on July 28, 2013
Parking was a bit of a hike from the B&B, but it was a nice street to stay on overall and accommodations were great too.
5 on July 08, 2013
We stayed at Casa de Solana and loved every minute of it. Very relaxing, great service, room and food was great! We will definitely stay there again!
4.8 on June 26, 2013
My wife and I were in town from Baltimore and we had a great time at CSD. The location is awesome, the service was great, the room was fantastic, and the food was amazing. We recommended it to all our family and friends. We will be staying there in the future.
4.2 on January 08, 2013
My new wife and I were on our honeymoon and neither of us had never stayed in a B&B. We were pleasantly surprised at how inviting it was. The room was very comfortable and the staff was exceptionally nice. I have an egg alergy and Jeff changed the breakfast from day two and throughout our stay. We enjoyed talking to everyone and learning about the hotel and upcoming events in the city. Definately will be back and recommend.
4.2 on August 12, 2012
We stayed in the Mary Mitchell Room which had a really great sleey number mattress on the King sized bed, very, very comfortable. The location of the B&B is in the heart of the Historic District and most things are within an easy walk. shops, sights, and restuarants. The staff at Casa de Solana are the best, most of the food is delicious and there's a wine and cheese meet and greet every evening. It's justa pleasent atmosphere to be in. We will return1
5 on August 08, 2012
The only complaint we had for this B&B was the parking. It was a few blocks away but it was an ok walk back to the B&B. I would highly recommended this to anyone and everyone. It has a great location and its nice and clean place to stay in. We will come again for sure. Thanks for a great stay!! Rose from Wichita, KS
4.2 on July 23, 2012
This was an excellent Bed & Breakfast in the middle of old town st augustine. I very much enjoyed my time there. The breakfasts were pretty good, although the tomato benedict and the quiche they served were sub par. But all in all, an excellent room, a couple of delicious breakfasts, and proximity to some excellent eateries and historical landmarks, makes this a very nice place.
4.6 on July 09, 2012
The perfect place for a get away! Loved every aspect of Casa de Solana
2.8 on July 02, 2012
The Casa De Solana is in a wonderful location, and the room was very nice. However, the helpfulness and friendliness of the innkeeper was lacking. We felt like arriving for breakfast at 915 on our vacation was frowned upon. The beverages were all "get up and serve yourself", which isn't what I expected from previous stays in Bed and Breakfasts. Although the food was tasty, the portions were small, and seconds weren't offered. There was nothing offered for the evening as far as a snack, glass of wine, ect. For the nearly $400 spent for 2 nights, it was overall a very disappointing experience.
Innkeeper Response
Well, we are glad that you were pleased with your room but bothered to hear of your experience at breakfast. Breakfast is served from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m., so there should not have been a problem with you arriving at 9:15, and I apologize that was your experience. As for the coffee and orange juice being self-serve, coffee is available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the self-serve urns located at our coffee station, which should have been pointed out to you on check in, and I apologize for that as well. We do offer social hour every evening, without fail, from 4:30-5:30, during which time we offer 3 different types of wine accomompanied by cheese and crackers, so I'm not sure what happened with that. Again, I am sorry to hear that you were not pleased with your stay and hope the situation was a fluke because I can assure you that is not the level of hospitality on which we pride ourselves, and I thank you for bringing it to my attention.
- Jamie (Manager)
5 on June 05, 2012
My first trip to St Augustine, Florida and loved it! This town was wonderful and getting around was very simple. We were here for four days and used the used the Ripley's Trolley a ticket will last three days. Although, mostly everything is within walking distance of the inn we stayed at. This bed and breakfast has a great location and is in the historic area which was a big plus for us. We stayed in the Kirby Smith room and the picture was deceiving because the room is much bigger than the picture shows. We had a different breakfast every morning and my favorite was the egg pinwheel dish with sauteed peppers, onions and mushrooms. The rooms are very clean and housekeeping was availalble daily. They serve wine in the afternoon and Mike who works the afternoon was a great source of fun and info. The restaurants in town were plenty and had a diverse menu. We did make it over to the beaches and loved St Augustine Beach. There is a great deal to see in this little town, allow yourself a few days I feel.
Innkeeper Response
It sounds like you had a fantastic time in St. Augustine, and we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for the review, and we wish you all the best!
- Owner (Innkeeper)
3.4 on June 04, 2012
the location was excellent, we did have to walk a couple of blocks to park, but they were short blocks. right in the middle of everything, so nice to park and walk and know i had a parking place. the breakfast was a healthy serving of berries, granola, and yogurt, but since i am allergic to blackberries, i had to stick with a cold pastry. a more tradional breakfast would have been nice. loved the in room hot tub for two. bed was very comfy, and the private balcony was nice for relaxing before bed. we got there a bit early and were told we could leave our bags. when we got back, they had already been taken to our room. and the room was very beautiful. was told it was "haunted", but didn't experience anything ourselves...too bad. Stacy S-Fort Scott, ks
Innkeeper Response
We're sorry about the berries mishap; we do always serve a hot entree, so I'm just not sure what happened there, but again, we do apologize. We are glad that did not taint your experience, as it seems that you did have a wonderful time. Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a kind review. Warmest regards!
- Owner (Innkeeper)
4.6 on May 19, 2012
We stayed at Casa de Solana for two nights and absolutely loved it! We were right in the heart of the historic district and only a short walk to St. George Street. Our room was very spacious and cleanly with a porch and the service and innkeepers were wonderful. Breakfast was great and they even had a social hour to meet other guests. My only regret is that we didn't stay longer. We'll be back though!
Innkeeper Response
Hopefully you'll be able to stay longer next time. We thank you so much for the kind words and look forward to your return!
- Owner (Innkeeper)
3.6 on May 19, 2012
The Inn was charming and the room was nicely decorated. My only complaint was the food. It was never served hot and it was not very good.
Innkeeper Response
We are really sorry to hear that you were not pleased with your breakfast. That is, afterall, a big part of the bed and "breakfast" experience. We are glad that you did enjoy your room and hope you'll give us another chance to make up for that breakfast!
- Owner (Innkeeper)
5 on May 06, 2012
This is a beautiful B&B in the heart of St. Augustine. The Jasmine was in bloom and the entire area smelled heavenly! Breakfast was sumptuous and the room was large and filled with antique furniture. The shower was amazing - a rain shower from the ceiling in a large jacuzzi tub. Every aspect of the stay was outstanding.
Innkeeper Response
That's what we like to hear! Thank you for taking the time to write those kind words. Warmest regards!
- Owner (Innkeeper)
4.6 on April 07, 2012
We just returned from a 5 day stay at the Casa de Solana. Our room, Francesca's Room, was awesome. The bed was very comfortable, and the room was spacious. The innkeepers were personable and helpful as we learned our way around Saint Augustine. We loved the city, and the location of our B & B was perfect. We easily walked throughout the historic district. We would happily stay here again.
5 on April 02, 2012
We had such a great time in St. Augustine. It was a great weekend getaway, and the best part was staying at Casa De Solana! The service, the inn keepers, the rooms! Everything was perfect. Thank you for making our first stay at a Bed and Breakfast one we will never forget. We will absolutely be going back here! Thank you!!
5 on March 15, 2012
Had a wonderful time staying at Casa de Solana! The room was clean and lovely. The staff was very nice and friendly and the hot dish served every morning was tasty. Can't wait to go back to Casa de Solana again!
5 on February 09, 2012
We've stayed at many B & B's in St. Augustine. Casa De Solana is our favorite. It's a well preserved historic home, one of the oldest in the city. The Dining Room is lovely, with Old World Spanish charm. Excellent breakfasts and a great social hour with wine, cheese and other goodies. The staff is very friendly and attentive. We shared stories with other guests over a glass of wine. The atmosphere was very relaxing. We planned our stay for Christmas, arriving on Dec. 23rd. to the perfect evening. The Montejurra Room is the best we've ever had in St. Augustine, very large and more than lived up to it's description.. An original room in this house built in 1763......the antique canopied bed is beautiful and very comfortable. A welcoming fireplace, antique furniture, fridge and jacuzzi in the bright and roomy bathroom......with a private balcony was perfection. On Christmas Eve we were getting ready for dinner, when I received shocking phone call. My Mother had a stroke and wasn't expected to survive. The Staff helped with our luggage so we could leave very quickly. Casa De Solana's owners were very sympathetic and sent us their condolences, along with a gift certificate for a return visit. We look forward to returning in the spring, when the Jasmine is in bloom and will definitely stay in the same room. There are many paranormal stories involving Casa De Solana....especially The Montejurra Room. Not sure if I believe in them, but I can tell you of our experience......my watch stopped working at 4PM....the exact time of my Mother's stroke. Coincidence? We'll never know, but this is truly a magical Inn!
4.2 on February 07, 2012
Our stay was wonderful. the innkeepers were most helpful, our 2 room suite was well done and the breakfast was much more than we have ever experienced at a B&B. They go the extra step to assure your stay wis memorable. We look forward to returning.
Innkeeper Response
Thank you for the kind words. We do hope you'll return. Until then, warmest regards!
- Owner (Innkeeper)
3.6 on January 11, 2012
Room was attractive and clean, a great value for the location. Breakfast was a bit more than continental, with a very tasty hot dish served in a 200 year old dining room. Only slight inconvenience was parking is a bit distant.
Innkeeper Response
Thank you for those very kind words about our breakfast. You are correct though; the parking situation downtown can be a hindrance. Even though it is 3 blocks away, we are so happy to have secured that private lot so as to guarantee our guests parking. We hope that won't prevent you from visiting with us again? Warmest regards.
- Owner (Innkeeper)
4.0 on December 06, 2011
From the minute I walked in the door I fell in love with Casa de Solona. The ambiance & warmth in this old building are amazing. The staff truly make one feel as if they are really glad you're there and want you to enjoy your stay and they make it clear they will do anything to make that happen for you. The service & friendliness were exceptional.There is nothing I would change about our stay at Casa de Solona other than making it longer! We will go back & I can't wait to get there-this place is special.
Innkeeper Response
We DO really care that you fall in love with Casa and with St. Augustine and absolutely want you to later feel as though that was one of the nicest get-aways you've experienced, and so we are glad to hear that we accomplished that for you and look forward to making your next stay even more awesome!
- Owner (Innkeeper)
4.0 on November 07, 2011
We loved our stay ar Casa de Solona! The staff was very friendly and helpful with all questions and recommendations. Our room was very clean and cozy. We were within walking distance of all our attractions all weekend. While our place was in a very convenient location, we were still able to enjoy a quiet relaxing romantic weekend. We will definitely re-visit!!!
Innkeeper Response
We do hope you will be able to stay with us again and wish you the best of everything in the interim. Thanks for the review!
- Owner (Innkeeper)
4.6 on August 02, 2011
We have stayed at this bed and breakfast several times and each time has been a complete pleasure
3.4 on June 29, 2011
My daughter and I stayed here overnight for a quick visit to rejuvenate ourselves. We arrived when it was raining, but Jean welcomed us nicely and had her helper take our luggage. We had to walk back in the rain, but it is not that far and parking in downtown St Augustine is very limited. We understand that. Make sure you have a roller bag to make it easy and pack lightly Our room was lovely and the afternoon wine and cheese and crackers hit the spot. The next day we met the owner at breakfast, and he chatted with everyone in the dining room. He was friendly; he is just a different personality than Jean who is a natural nuturing host. The owner took pride in his breakfast creations and set a lovely table on sterling chargers. We enjoyed the coffee (Starbucks) and the lovely decorations of the room and dining room. We also enjoyed using their bikes to ride about town. Pro's Location, Comfort of Room, Bikes, Nice Happy Hour and Breakfast. Cons Would have liked cooked to order eggs for breakfast.
5 on May 20, 2011
This inn is simply delightful and upon entering the inn the courtyard it is beautiful!! The jasmine was in full bloom when we arrived and it is an incredible welcome indeed. We did arrive before noon and the innkeepers were accommodating took our lugguge and gave us directions to the parking. They helped in mapping out a plan to see the must see's of the city. We were only there for two nights and it should have been longer but St Augustine has so much history there just was not enough time to see it all. We arrived later in the afternoon for the social hour which was wonderful it was a small amount of us in the dining room but just wonderful exchanging experiences with each other. The room we stayed in was the Francesca and it was beautiful and spaceous. They keep the room very clean, room service is offered daily which is plus for me because I am a bit of a germ freak. Our first breakfast was a spinach casserole with croissant and bacon. It was delicious!! My husband could not get enough. You must see the Flagler College what Mr. Tiffany could do with glass. The Spanish Colonial Quarter is a great learning experience a tour around a small village with tradesman of the day. We had a wonderful visit in St. Augustine and I loved where this inn was located in the quiet part of town on an artsy street and it was incredibly quaint. Thank you.
3.6 on April 29, 2011
We had visited St. Augustine the prior year, but had rain the entire time. The weather was beutiful this time of year and Casa de Solana was very conveniently located in the historic district, with easy walking everywhere. The rooms where quiet and beds comfortable. Not much room at the bathroom sink, but this is an historic building and mdified. We did enjoy the quiet shaded patio area and made a great place to relax after a long day of walking. Breakfast is over the top and evening refreshments included cheeses, different pastries, wines and tea. We would use this B&B again on another trip to St. Augustine.
5 on March 21, 2011
At the last minute we decided to change our itinerary and we needed a room for a night earlier than we had first planned. The staff was very accomodating and put us in the room next door to the one we were originally staying in. In the morning we left to visit wonderful St. Augustine and when we returned our room had been switched and our cloths and refridgerated items had been moved into the other room. Our entire experience at Casa de Solana was fantastic. The location was wonderful. We got tickets on the trolley, but seldom used it because everything was nearby. We wish to thank the staff for a wonderful memory.
5 on March 10, 2011
Recently stayed at this bed and breakfast and absolutely loved it!! Great experience, must admit I loved the social hour because it was great conversing with guests. They served 3 different wines and wraps with olives and other little things to nibble on. The guests that were there were a great deal of fun because we went out for dinner that same evening and we exchanged email address and plan on getting together next year. We stayed in the Kirby Smith room and loved it. This room has a king bed and whirlpool which was an added plus because we did so much walking we could soak our little footsies. We stayed for two nights on a midweek special and was great because the town was somewhat slower. The town has a great many things to see and we should have stayed for longer. The room was exceptionally clean and they have daily housekeeping which was great. An excellent choice of location close to everthing and very quiet area of town.
5 on March 06, 2011
My husband and I celebrated our 33 year anniversay this past weekend. I was so impressed by the experience, it was our first time at a bed and breakfast and we wanted to do something a little different for us. We did a romance package and it was the perfect thing for us. I especially loved that they arranged for the restaurant to pick us up at the inn. The restaurant was called the Raintree and it was just delightful and more food than I had expected. The inn was built in the late 1700's and there is a great deal of history which my husband I just adore. We stayed in the Montejurra room which is absolutely beautiful, love that canopy bed! The innkeeper Jake's breakfast were excellent and my favorite was the Apple Harvest Pancakes, great apples mixed with raisins in a cinnamon sauce. The inn is very well kept and they are repainting the inn currently. We had a wonderful stay and are very grateful we decided on this excursion!! Kay and John
4.2 on February 20, 2011
This is our third stay at Casa De Solano. It is very conviently located to all the sites in the city and the best restaurants. The breakfast was great and the room was clean and comfortable.
4.2 on February 07, 2011
We stayed two nights in this b&b in St. Auygustine. The location was the best, very central to everything.. loved the location. The b&b also had a lovely setting outside for relaxing with a glass of wine. The inside was done beautifully. Our room had a jacuzzi which was a pleasant surprise. Our room was very lovely and comfortable as we could walk to everything. The breakfast was just right and the wine at 4:30-meeting other guests was enjoyable. I would recommend it to anyone wanting a pleasant stay in St. Augustine.
5 on November 16, 2010
We didn't want to leave. The B/B is beautiful, lovely breakfast, clean rooms, and a peaceful courtyard. The bikes came in handy for rides along the bayfront. Beautiful sunsets and plenty of places to visit. We were very pleased and intend on visiting again soon.
3.8 on August 21, 2010
The Montejurra room is an excellent place to conduct paranormal research!
5 on July 21, 2010
The location was great, everything is within walking distance, you can catch the trolley at the end of the street. It's also on the oldest street in the U.S.A. (Aviles St) which is a landmark and they both have history. The breakfast was delicious and the dining area was excellent. Very nice courtyard, the pictures do not do it justice. It's not hard to tell that these guys take pride in what they do and that's rare these days. Our room was perfect for us, not overly decorated like some other B&B's and surprisingly quiet. St. Augustine has people walking around all the time but you won't hear any street or crowd noise here. Other reviews complained about the walk to the parking lot which is only about 5 minutes away, but we're used to walking and being on our feet so it didn't bother us a bit, besides if you leave something in your car they provide bikes so it's no problem. The innkeepers are very polite and courteous which makes the stay there worry-free. We looked at other B&B's in the area and all the others just didn't measure up, this one had it all. The special packages they offered are the best around, you can't beat them. We stayed for 4 days, 3 nights and enjoyed every minute and will most definitely stay again. Yes IT IS that nice!!!
5 on April 09, 2010
The owners of Casa de Solana are always wonderful that is why I keep going back. Everything is always perfect and I always feel like I'm treated like royalty there. The food and the guest services they provide is the best. The only thing I would change about this B&B is the parking, it's pretty far away from the building which is a bit inconvienient if you have problems walking.
4.6 on April 03, 2010
My fiancée got engaged in St. Augustine last weekend and I surprised her later with a stay at Casa de Solana. We stayed in Theresa's room. The rates were reasonable, the room was clean and well-decorated, and it had an incredible jacuzzi tub and balcony overlooking the courtyard. Jeff and Juis, the owners, even provided bicycles for a morning ride around the historic district, and the breakfast was delicious. If you're looking for old Spanish charm and a central location, this is a great place to stay. The historic district, O.C. Whites, the marina, etc., are all just a few blocks away. My only complaint is that the parking lot is approximately three blocks away from the B&B, and if you drive an SUV it's a little challenging to pull into the B&B's luggage loading/drop-off zone because of the narrow historic streets - but that's not the B&B's fault. I would definitely stay back to the Casa de Solana the next time I'm in St. Augustine.
5 on January 19, 2010
This was a wonderful b and b we had a great time. We are history buffs and this home has a wonderful history built in 1763 by one of the first Spanish families in America. Luis is one of the innkeepers and he has all the history of this colorful home. They serve a hot breakfast which is to die for!! They also have other breakfast goodies and this will hold you until late afternoon so basicly you can get by on breakfast and dinner only and save. We purchased one of their packages which offer tickets to some of St. Augustine's attractions and a 3 day trolley pass was included. This is a great town you don't need your car because you are able to walk to everything. We loved our experience at this inn and the town.
5 on November 30, 2009
Our stay was a wonderful experience. We received a warm and courteous welcome from the innkeeper. Wine and coffee was served during the cocktail hour along with some delicious breads and pie. The hot meal served for breakfast was different each day and was very satisfying. Free parking was a short walk from the inn which was very convenient. Our room - the Confederate Room - was clean and the decor was very warm. The bed was very comfortable and provided restful sleep. This room is located on the first floor beside the dining room and kitchen which may be disruptive to those who would like to sleep in. Since we are early risers, passing horse-drawn carriages and the minor noise from the kitchen wasn't an issue for us. The room has a private entrance which is locked by guests as they enter/leave - this adds a great sense of security. Holiday decorations was a lovely touch and added significantly to the welcoming environment. Our stay was so relaxing - we are looking forward to visiting again very soon!
4.4 on October 18, 2009
My husband and I frequent St. Augustine quite often... This was our first time staying here and we will be back. We stayed in the British Suite, on the third floor. It was very private and cute. I was amazed by how clean the place was considering its age. We actually got to look at all of the rooms here because everyone checked out Sunday morning. Our suggestions are the Montejurra Suite, the British Suite and the Confederate Suite (in that order). Also, OC Whites is the best restraunt in town and it's right next door. We always get the surf n' turf, you can't beat it. If your looking for a place to relax and have wine, Cellar 6 is a fantastic bar. Also, right next door to Casa de Solana. Great place to stay, good location, discounted prices if you book last minuet.
5 on August 29, 2009
I've stayed here 3 times in the past 2 years. This is the best B&B I've ever stayed at. The service is wonderful, the rooms are spacious with huge jacuzzi tubs and the breakfasts are always delicious. I highly recommend staying here.
5 on July 17, 2008
Got married at the St. Augustine courthouse last week, and decided to stay at a 'Bed and Breakfast', we did not know which one to pick. NOW WE DO! I called Jeff to check for availablity, and he still had a room. Based on that conversation, we decided to go to Casa de Solana. When we got there, it immidiately brought us to a different place in time. The building was built in 1808, and it has a great courtyard. This place is CLEAN! and we had a fantastic time strolling around town. The place is at the same block as the downtown square, so you are close to the nightlife, restaurants etc. Everything is walkable anyway. We went to social hour to drink a beer and some wine, had some snacks, and Jeff joined us. Get him to tell you the stories about other guests and how they had 'spritual' experiences! We thought it was very cool. Social hour is from 5 to 6 pm, and listening to old stories it quickly became 7 o'clock, just in time for chocolate cake and other desert.... We stayed in Rosa's room, huge bed (sleep numbers), mini fridge, tv, and big HOT TUB! At night we'd stay on the balcony and relax, while you look out at the courtyard, and the victorian houses across the street, very cool indeed. Breakfast was great too, Marilyn made a great hot breakfast with fruit, and different ones for the 2 mornings we stayed, starbucks coffee, juices, cereal etc. Don't look further, we won't, and we'll be back next year for the anniversary, if not sooner.
4.0 on February 11, 2008
The Francesca Room was spacious, but know that the trolley stops under the window every 15 minutes and rings its' bell. There is no parking at the inn, but our suitcases were taken care of when we arrived to check-in. The parking lot is a 5-8 minute walk away. Breakfasts were wonderful, and late afternoon wine and evening deserts were also a nice touch. Hospitality was low-key and pleasant. The neighborhood is quiet and within easy walking distance of the water, St. George Street, and many restaurants.
3.0 on December 13, 2007
5 on September 05, 2007
My husband and I stayed here for a weekend get away! The room was wonderful and private! The grounds were beautiful and had lush landscaping. THe food was outstanding and the innkeepers were wonderfull. They went out of their way to accomodate our needs!!! Highly recomended!!! We will stay again!!!!
5 on March 12, 2007
My husband and I stayed at this in on the 3rd floor cute and cozy! Good food!
4.6 on March 11, 2007
The room was extremely spacious with a king size bed. We had our own private balcony overlooking the cobblestone street. The gas fireplace provided the warmth and ambiance. The flat screen TV was visible from every aspect of the room. The seperate bathroom was extremely large, even with the oversized two person jacuzzi. The dining room was full at the time we went for breakfast, not a problem, we enjoyed a romantic breakfast in front of the fireplace in our room in the sitting area. A perfect end to a perfect night!


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At last week's BioLaw and Health Policy Society event, Dr. Sam McClure, a professor of psychology at Stanford University, spoke about branding and consumer preference. I will discuss his talk in two parts. Part 1 will discuss his research, and Part 2 will discuss the policy implications.
While Dr. McClure was a graduate student at Baylor College of Medicine, he used fMRI to research the neural basis for consumer preference of Coke and Pepsi. Specifically, Dr. McClure wanted to know how cultural messages about the drink combined with the actual substance to result in a preference.
When subjects did not know what they were drinking (either Coke or Pepsi), they were evenly split on which soda they preferred. Activity in the ventral medial prefrontal cortex (a brain area implicated in reward) was higher when the person drank the soda they said they liked better.
In the next part of the experiment, participants had to choose between two samples of Coke, one labeled "Coke" and one that was unlabelled. They preferred the drink with the label 73% of the time, even though the contents of the cups were identical. (When this semi-anonymous taste test was done with Pepsi, the results did not change significantly from the blind taste test.) The DLPFC, hippocampus, and midbrain were more active when the participant knowingly drank Coke than when they drank unlabeled Coke. The hippocampus (involved in recalling declarative memories) and DLPFC (involved in cognitive control, including working memory) have both been previously implicated in modifying behavior based on emotion and affect.
Dr. McClure concluded that consumer preference is determined by the interaction of two independent systems processing basic reward (taste) and cultural information (brand loyalty).


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Gauhar Khan wins Bigg Boss 7, says her aim is to attain superstardom in showbiz
Model-turned-actress Gauhar Khan on Saturday won the seventh season of Bigg Boss and took home the prize money of Rs. 50 lakh and the trophy. She said now her aim is to attain superstardom in showbiz. 'Won't lie about my relationship with Kushal'tv Updated: Dec 30, 2013 11:54 IST
Model-turned-actress Gauhar Khan on Saturday won the seventh season of Bigg Boss and took home the prize money of Rs. 50 lakh and the trophy. She said now her aim is to attain superstardom in showbiz.
Gauhar, seen in films like Game and Ishaqzaade, wishes to gain superstardom after the show.
"I wish this platform helps me gain superstardom. There is a very different feeling when people start calling you a superstar. And that's what I want," Gauhar said.
The show went on air on September 15 with 14 celebrities. Five wild card entries also added to the glamour on the show.
Bigg Boss Saath 7 was not Gauhar's first stint on a reality TV. She had earlier participated in the third season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and Khan Sisters. But after winning the reality show, she says she is on seventh heaven.
"It's a dream come true. I feel lucky, honoured and happy to won the show. The 15 weeks of hard work paid off and I feel on the seventh heaven right now," she said.
Gauhar has been one of the strongest contestants on the show: be it taking a stand for what she thought was right, or standing with the one she loves, Gauhar did it all on Bigg Boss 7.
The final episode of seventh season of Bigg Boss was quite entertaining, with all the contestants performing for the audience. Armaan and Kushal performed a dual on the Rockstar song Sadaa Haq, while Gauhar teamed with Kushal for a romantic number Tere Mere Beech Mein Kya Hai from Shuddh Desi Romance.
Predictably, Gauhar has had her share of fights and controversies on the show. And, many believe that could make her the winner. She made a strong impression as she quit the show with Kushal, when he was evicted for attacking co-contestant Andy.
Gauhar, however, later returned to the show, reportedly on the condition that Kushal would be brought back as well. Interestingly, Gauhar also won the heart of co-contestant Kushal on the show. Kushal and Gauhar confesed their love on national television in the reality show. Talking to Hindustantimes.com, Kushal said that he wanted to spend his life with Gauhar. The TV actor had earlier said on the show that he wanted to grow old with actress.
Best known for her dance numbers 'Jhalla' and 'Chokra Jawaan' in Ishaqzaade and 'Parda Parda' in Once Upon a Time in Mumbai, the 39-year-old actress also featured in Bollywood movie 'Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year' opposite Ranbir Kapoor.
Gauhar kick-started her career as a model and was Miss India international 2002. She was widely appreciated for her variety performance on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikkhla Jaa. She was also seen in another reality show 'Khan sisters' on UTV Bindass, with her sister Nigaar Khan.
Gauhar will also be seen opposite Rajev Khandelwal in Fever, her first film as the lead heroine. Fever is slated for release in January 2014.
(With inputs from IANS)
First Published: Dec 28, 2013 21:05 IST


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If I may recommend this album to a particular demographic, it would behoove older dudes in bands to check this out, at least to see what can still be accomplished with the corpse of blues rock. See, everyone has an older coworker or dad or whatnot who stares achingly at his Les Paul Sunburst while waxing nostalgic about Pat Travers, 38 Special, Rick Derringer, or any other dust-grimed post-Zeppelin also-ran from when dinosaurs ruled the hockey arenas. With a bare smattering of electro and no singer, Grails points to the exact spot on the musical map older dudes should explore, where the subtlest hint of hipster irreverence makes all the difference. For the most part it's recognizable stuff, subtle prog-rock with a blues slant, their more-than-adequate drummer making a world of difference over bands like Pelican, who, like Grails, have no singer at all. This lot are in a tough situation, though, too cool to be pegged as hick throwbacks and too progressive for ringtones, and so they're making their own way, being thrown on tours opening for Boris (who are much louder) and Silver Apples (way more '60s-ish). If you're into penny stocks, there's actual potential here for a next-gen blues-based arena-rock rebirth here, free of all the despicable Guitar World posturing of the past.
—Eric W. Saeger


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Sunny Leone Gives A SOLID Reply To RGV On His Shameless Tweets: Watch Video
Sunny Leone has finally taken a bold step to address the controversy after filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma posted a tweet mentioning her in a cheap way on International Women's Day. R.G.V., wrote, "I wish every woman gives a man same happiness like Sunny Leone gives."
Also, Read | Ram Gopal Varma Wishes Women In A Disgusting Way Taking Sunny Leone
The director after the tweet had to face a lot of criticism from all sections of society, and also had a police complaint filed against him.
Coming to Sunny, she handled the way in a very matured manner and a decent manner. Through a small video, without taking R.G.V.'s name she replied to him in a very soft manner.
Change only happens when we have one voice, so let's choose your words wisely! Peace and love!! pic.twitter.com/B3SSX3fgaN
— Sunny Leone (@SunnyLeone) 9 March 2017
I wish all the women in the world give men as much happiness as Sunny Leone gives
— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) 8 March 2017
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PM Narendra Modi Trailer Released
After a long wait (and just short of the Lok Sabha elections,) the trailer of the biopic about PM Narendra Modi was released today. With Vivek Oberoi playing Narendra Modi, the trailer maps out the Prime Minister's life from before his entrance into politics to being a Prime Minister. With subtle prosthetics and makeup done the right way, Oberoi has pulled off Modi's character perfectly.
Opening to the days of Modi's life as a tea seller at a railway station, the trailer moves forward to show how Modi ended up as one of the most important persons in India. With hard hitting slogans, the tri colour fluttering with pride and hints of anti Pakistani sentiments, this movie is a tribute to Modi. Watch the trailer here and now!
#PMNarendraModiTrailer 🙏 pic.twitter.com/cVTqn0ckzN
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) March 20, 2019
Apart from giving us an insight into Modi's life, the trailer also shows us what to expect from the different characters in the film. Furthermore, it also shows us Modi's life as a child and about his self imposed exile from family and marriage life. From rescuing Muslims, to saving a burning Gujarat and to the victory of Modi's party in 2014, this trailer shows Narendra Modi as not just a leader, but a man of action.
While some people argue, this movie is about furthering and promoting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) before the Lok Sabha elections, others say it is a dedication to the Party's leader. Also starring Boman Irani, Manoj Sinha, Zarina Wahab, Barkha Bisht, Darshan Rawal, Akshat R. Saluja, Anjan Shrivastav, Rajendra Gupta and Yatin Karyekar, this biopic is directed by Omung Kumar.
With most of the film shot in Gujarat, the biopic is co produced by Sandeep Ssingh, Suresh Oberoi and Anand Pandit. Initially scheduled to release on the 12th of April, the release date of PM Narendra Modi was changed. This movie is now slated to hit the screens on the 5th of April this year.
Kalank First Song Ghar More Pardesiya Out Now
After keeping us all waiting with bated breath for something other than just a teaser, the makers of Kalank have finally released a brand new song! Titled Ghar More Pardesiya, this new song doesn't have a conventional pair as the lead but is instead, centered around Alia Bhatt's and Madhuri Dixit's characters.
Written by Amitabh Bhattacharya, the voice has been given by Shreya Ghoshal and Vaishali Mhade. The song opens to Alia Bhatt's and Varun Dhawan's characters entering a Ramleela performance. While on the one side of the stage, Laxman draws the epic Lakshman Rekha in front of Sita, Madhuri Dixit's character is seen swinging on the other side. Listen to the song here.
GHAR MORE PARDESIYA 💃 https://t.co/Lerpmqz3sW#Kalank @duttsanjay #AdityaRoyKapur @Varun_dvn @sonakshisinha @MadhuriDixit @abhivarman @ipritamofficial @remodsouza @karanjohar @apoorvamehta18 @foxstarhindi @DharmaMovies @NGEMovies @ZeeMusicCompany #GharMorePardesiya
— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) March 18, 2019
What makes this song stand out is the way the attention to detail and the old school charm the song has. From the way the song was picturised, to the way Madhuri and Alia are dressed, the picturisation of this song has been perfectly done.
Days before the song was released, Alia teased everyone with tiny bits and pieces about how the shoot for the song went, "A song that gave me sleepless nights, days & months is coming very very soon.. I think you can safely say that I have never been SO nervous for anything in my life.. *screams frantically and hides under bed* You may have to send a search party to find me. Meanwhile watch this space for more."
Directed by Abhishek Varman (known for other brilliant movies like 2 States,) this movie is the most awaited film of this year. Also starring Sonakshi Sinha, Sanjay Dutt and Aditya Roy Kapur in key roles, Kalank is all set to hit the screens on the 17th of April this year!
Photograph Review And First Day Box Office Expectations
Director: Ritesh Batra
Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sanya Malhotra
Rafiq (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) is a street photographer who walks the streets of Mumbai trying to create special memories through polaroids. Into his frame walks Miloni (a CA, played by Sanya Malhotra.) However, while Rafi seems to think Miloni should definitely get a picture clicked, the latter is reluctant. Miloni finally succumbs to Rafi's charms and persuasion skills and gets a picture clicked. The moment Rafi takes the picture, a conversation strikes up between Miloni and Rafi. The rest of the movie maps out to a family meeting on pretense and a slow romance in the works! With Miloni pretending to be Rafi's fiancé Noor, the movie shows how the leads start getting closer even though they are playing a facade.
Despite being part of a world which is constantly obsessed with social media and staying connected, Ritesh Batra has created a setting similar to old school romance. As always, Ritesh Batra has breathed magic into every scene. Something as simple as a photograph (not a selfie, mind you,) is so powerful, it draws two strangers together. Who would have thought?
Photograph works for one basic reason. It pulls at the nostalgia strings of your heart! Miloni and Rafi realise they really do have a lot of things in common and these similar tastes and similar dislikes form the basis of a beautiful friendship between them, with hints of something more in the offing.
Like always, Nawazuddin's acting skills are par excellence. With every line delivered perfectly and a perfect characterization of Rafiq, Nawazuddin delivers his dialogues with skills only a seasoned actor has. On her part, Sanya Malhotra also plays the role of Miloni really well. While in the beginning, she plays a reserved and slightly aloof character, Sanya seems to grow in a manner which shows her acceptance of the character she's playing.
With some lines of resemblance drawn from Basu Chatterjee's Chhoti Si Baat, Ritesh Batra has made quite a masterpiece with Photograph. All in all, with the cinematography and music adding a really fine feeling to the entire movie, this Ritesh Batra directorial is a delight. Watch it for the subtle nuances and the simplicity of the entire tale!
Kalank Teaser Out Now
After a long, long while, the makers of Kalank just dropped the teaser and by the looks of things, it is every bit worth the long wait. Painting a series of stories involving drama, love and multiple emotions, the teaser introduces us to the different characters of this film. A little longer than two minutes, the teaser is captivating in every sense of the word.
First comes Madhuri Dixit as Begum Bahaar, then Sonakshi Sinha as Satya and finally, Alia Bhatt as Roop. While the female characters of Kalank seem to be written well, the male characters have just as special a story to tell. From Varun Dhawan as Zafar, a daredevil bullfighter, to Aditya Roy Kapur as Dev Chaudhary and to Sanjay Dutt as Balraj Chaudhary, Varman has truly thought out the cast! Watch the teaser here and now!
The world of #Kalank coming to life! Presenting the #KalankTeaser! https://t.co/LislwpoSSd@duttsanjay #AdityaRoyKapur @Varun_dvn @aliaa08 @sonakshisinha @MadhuriDixit @abhivarman @ipritamofficial #SajidNadiadwala @apoorvamehta18 @foxstarhindi @DharmaMovies @NGEMovies
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) March 12, 2019
While the teaser doesn't give a big clue about whose love story it is going to adress, the hints are certainly dropped with amazing subtlety. With only two dialogues forming the crux of this teaser, the visuals give an insight into what to expect from the film. "Kuchh rishte karzon ke tarah hote hain. Jinhe nibhana nahi, chukana padhta hai," says Varun Dhawan at the beginning, while Alia Bhatt says the last dialogue, "Jab kisi aur ki barbaadi jeet jaise laage… toh humse zyada barbaad aur koi nahi hai iss duniya mein."
Directed by Abhishek Varman, this particular movie is set during the last few years of a British governed India. From giving us a glimpse of the beautiful dance sequence by Madhuri Dixit, to showing us different scenes from that point of time, this teaser was needed to see what to expect from the movie. Produced by Karan Johar, Kalank is scheduled to hit the screens on the 17th of April this year!
Badla Movie Review And First Day Box Office Expectations
Cast: Taapsee Pannu and Amitabh Bachchan
Director: Sujoy Ghosh
An almost direct adaptation of the Spanish film, The Invisible Guest, Badla tells an extremely gripping story. Opening to Naina (played by Taapsee Pannu) pleading guilty, the movie follows the story of how Badal Gupta (played by Amitabh Bachchan,) fights to protect her, no matter what. Naina is accused of killing her boyfriend, Aryan and Badal's biggest challenge lies in proving how Aryan was killed by someone from outside the house, despite the police finding no external footprints or break in evidence! With the story in itself being so hard hitting, the movie progresses and through every twist, new skeletons are revealed!
Fast paced and quick to the very end, Badla works really well because of the way the story is rendered. Starting with how the story unravels, to moving forward and showing the multiple layers of the different characters in the film, the quick cuts and the multiple transitions between each scene keep you hooked to the very end.
What makes this movie such a treat to watch is how both Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu fit so well into their characters. Furthermore, the way Sujoy Ghosh narrates the entire story, makes Badla an extremely compelling watch. With the way the songs pull the film forward and the way the scenes are done brilliantly, one can really can't help but marvel at the brilliance and effort which goes into directing a movie like this!
Known for directing other amazing films in the past (like the Kahaani series,) Sujoy Ghosh has once more proven, in order to tell a really great story, there is a certain way to get your message across. All in all, with the storytelling being what it is and the entire cast putting their best foot forward, Badla makes for a very entertaining watch!
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Tea party conservative Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday vowed to speak in opposition to President Barack Obama's health care law until he's "no longer able to stand," even though fellow Republicans privately urged him to back down from his filibuster for fear of a possible government shutdown in a week.
"This grand experiment is simply not working," the Texas freshman told a largely empty chamber of the president's signature domestic issue. "It is time to make D.C. listen."
Egged on by conservative groups, the potential 2016 presidential candidate excoriated Republicans and Democrats in his criticism of the three-year-old health care law and Congress' willingness to gut the law. Cruz supports the House-passed bill that would avert a government shutdown and defund Obamacare, as do many Republicans.
However, they lack the votes to stop Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., from moving ahead on the measure, stripping the health care provision and sending the spending bill back to the House.
That didn't stop Cruz' quixotic filibuster. Standing on the Senate floor, with conservative Sen. Mike Lee of Utah nearby, Cruz talked about the American revolution, Washington critics and the impact of the health care law.
"The chattering class is quick to discipline anyone who doesn't fall in line," complained Cruz, who led a small band of opponents within Republican ranks.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and the GOP's No. 2, Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, opposed Cruz' tactic, and numerous Republicans stood with their leadership rather than Cruz. Sen. John Thune, the third-ranking Republican, declined to state his position.
"I think we'd all be hard-pressed to explain why we were opposed to a bill that we're in favor of," McConnell told reporters. "And invoking cloture on a bill that defunds Obamacare, it doesn't raise taxes, and respects the Budget Control Act strikes me as a no brainer."
One Senate Republican said McConnell had suggested in a meeting of rank and file senators that they not speak as long as the rules permit on the legislation, for fear it would give them little time to try to turn the political tables on Democrats or to avoid a possible shutdown.
The lawmaker spoke on condition of anonymity because the meeting was private.
"Delaying the opportunity for the House to send something back, it seems, plays right into the hands of Senate Democrats," Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., said. "If I'm Harry (Reid), what I'd hope would happen is you wait until the very last minute to send something over to the House."
Asked whether there were any efforts in the GOP meeting to persuade Cruz and Lee to speed up Senate debate, Corker said, "The discussion came up about the advantage of having House Republicans weigh in again. And there were two senators who did not like that idea, not to name who they are."
The bill would keep the government operating until Dec. 15 and gut Obamacare.
Sen. Dick Durbin, the Senate's No. 2 Democrat, said the chamber may come out in favor of a smaller patch for bankrolling the government than the one envisioned in the House bill. The idea would be to get Congress working sooner than mid-December on a more sweeping piece of legislation — known as an omnibus spending bill — that he hopes would reverse some automatic spending cuts known as sequestration.
Despite Cruz' effort, a test vote was set for Wednesday. Reid had filed a motion to proceed to the measure, and under Senate rules lawmakers will vote even if Cruz speaks for hours and keeps the Senate in session overnight. Delaying tactics could push a final vote into the weekend, just days before the new fiscal year begins on Oct. 1.
The Cruz filibuster, which began at 2:41 p.m., echoed the effort of Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who waged a nearly 13-hour filibuster of John Brennan's nomination for CIA director over the president's authority to use drones in the United States. The Senate eventually confirmed Brennan.
Outside conservative groups that have been targeting Republican incumbents implored their members to call lawmakers and demand that they stand with Cruz and his attack on Obamacare.
"This is the ultimate betrayal," the Senate Conservatives Fund said of McConnell and Cornyn in an email Tuesday morning. They pressed their members to "melt the phones," arguing that "we can't let these turncoats force millions of Americans into this liberal train wreck."
The Club for Growth and the Madison Project also pressed lawmakers to back Cruz' effort.
The issue has roiled the Republican Party, exacerbating the divide between tea party conservatives and GOP incumbents who repeatedly have voted against the health care law but now find themselves on the defensive. Republican senators said defunding Obamacare simply won't happen with a Democratic president and Democrats controlling the Senate.
"It will be a cold day in Gila Bend, Ariz., before we defund Obamacare," said Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., the party's 2008 presidential nominee. "A very cold day. In fact there may be a snowstorm. … I know how this movie ends. I don't know all the scenes before it ends, but I know how it ends. We don't defund Obamacare."
Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., said that as long as Obama has the power to veto legislation, "the fate of that bill is pretty much in his control, and we know what he's going to do."


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