The inception of the St. Augustine Beach Civic Association (SABCA) dates back to 1980, with the primary aim of fostering community engagement through volunteerism. SABCA's multifaceted mission includes fostering community pride, brainstorming initiatives to enhance residents' quality of life, overseeing local government activities, and enriching the beach lifestyle for both residents and visitors. Noteworthy initiatives under its belt include the organization of popular free events like Music by the Sea and the beloved Surf Illumination, a festive Christmas Tree lighting event. Remarkably, all members of the Civic Association Board are volunteers, reflecting the community's dedication to service. SABCA operates as a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization, with an additional charitable wing known as the Beach Music & Art Fund, which holds a 501(c)(3) status

The Beach Music & Arts Fund (BMAF) serves as the fundraising arm for SABCA. Funds raised support arts-related events and activities within our community. No Board Members receive compensation for their work with BMAF or SABCA. The BMAF, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, conducts donations, raffles, and other fundraising efforts. The collected funds are used to pay bands and performers at community events, provide scholarships for young people to attend Camp Rock and art classes, and support various programs that promote art and music in our local community.

Join us in celebrating 45 years of dedicated service to the City of St. Augustine Beach, its residents, and visitors! In 1980, a small group of citizens decided that the community should be more involved in overseeing local government, zoning, and other important issues and SABCA was born. Over the years, the mission of the St. Augustine Beach Civic Association (SABCA) has evolved. SABCA Board Members and volunteers have developed events and programs, including The Wednesday Pier Market, Surf Illumination, and the iconic Music & Art by the Sea Concert Series. During the economic downturn of 2007-08, SABCA created a Participating Merchant Program to support local businesses. By showing their Membership Card, SABCA members received discounts from numerous local merchants. Visit our Membership page to join and start saving on local goods and services.

Transparency is a core value in the operation of SABCA. We proudly share our organizational budget with both our membership and the general public (see below). Our bylaws also mandate that three Member-Trustees conduct an annual financial review. This review takes place in the first quarter of each year, and the results are reported to the membership.