St. Andrews State Park over the years

Beach bathers at St. Andrews State Park, 1970, Florida Park Service collection

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A boy and his grandfather sit on a driftwood at St. Andrews State Park, 1948, Harmon, William Z., 1916-1974

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Children and day campers taking swimming lessons at St. Andrews State Park, 1956, Florida Park Service collection

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Boats being launched at St. Andrews State Park, 1967, Johnson.

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Bathhouses on the beach at St. Andrews State Park, 1960, Florida Park Service collection

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Children petting a deer at St. Andrews State Park, 1978, Tournay, Eric, b. ca. 1950

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Boy feeding raccoons at St. Andrews State Park, 1966, Tallahasee Democrat

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Aerial view at Saint Andrews State Park, 1961, Holland, Karl E., 1919-1993.

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C. Wyatt Jackson and family picnicking at St. Andrews State Park, 1966, Tallahasee Democrat

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B & H Concession food store at St. Andrews State Park, 1960, Florida Park Service collection

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Cyclists walk their bikes on the boardwalk, 1979, Tournay, Eric, b. ca. 1950

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Vintage photos show the stores of San Antonio’s past

SAN ANTONIO – Fashion trends come and go, but “going out of business” signs have never gone out of style in San Antonio.

The city’s retail scene has remained an evolving door of big-name retailers and family businesses weaving in and out of the local economy, malls and downtown storefronts, ready to deliver the latest craze to fashionistas — you know, before clothes could be purchased with a click of a mouse.

The latest victim in San Antonio? Sears, a slice of Americana that recently packed up its last store.

The last remaining Sears in the Alamo City departed Rolling Oaks Mall this month, as first reported by the San Antonio Express-News, leaving behind a 92-year history here.

It had previously closed up shop at South Park, Park North and Ingram before its grand departure.

But the truth is, it won’t be the last retailer to leave San Antonio for good.

Pier 1 is aiming to have all its stores in the US permanently shuttered by October, including three in San Antonio, one in Selma and one in New Braunfels.

Pier 1 is officially going out of business

It’s one of several brands that had to file for bankruptcy this

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Aspen seen through vintage lens in new Gray Malin series | News

Gray Malin hopes his art will evoke a sense of joy and escapism, and in the case of his debut Aspen series, a touch of nostalgia.

“I’m always thinking about how my work is going to be seen in someone’s home, and will it inspire people? Does it take them somewhere, and how is it going to make them feel?” Malin said in an interview at The Little Nell on Monday. “As I’ve grown and developed in my career, I always ask myself these questions.”

On Monday, Malin’s latest project — a glamorous, vintage portrayal of Aspen ski culture — was celebrated at the hotel, which collaborated with the famed photographer on the series.

Titled “Gray Malin in Aspen,” the throwback series features 29 images shot at iconic area locales, including the top of Aspen Mountain, Buckhorn Cabin, Cloud Nine and Lift 1A. Twelve of the photographs are framed and on display at The Little Nell through Presidents Day.

Malin, who is most often associated with his inventive aerial beach photography, attributes his passion for travel — and recreating retro vibes — to his grandparents.

Inspired by his grandparents’ photo albums documenting their world travels, Malin started styling vintage photo

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