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The Bridge of Lions, shown in last week’s Postcard, spans the Intracoastal Waterway joining St. Augustine with Anastasia Island. Marble lions guarded the bridge since it was completed in 1927 but they were removed in 2005 for refurbishment. The bridge itself has undergone major refurbishment, having been declared structurally deficient years ago. Today, as it was 83 years ago, it is certainly one of the most beautiful bridges in Florida and I’m looking forward to sailing under it someday soon. Bill and Margie Galbreath (great guess and great to hear from you!) were alone in recognizing the iconic structure. This week, we have marble of a different sort. She doesn’t look like a lion but for some reason I have a feeling I wouldn’t want to be on her bad side. Or to put it better, I’d rather have her with me than not. Where is she? Send your best guess to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or mail to 210 Woodland Estates Ave., Ruskin, FL, 33570.