Hastings Home for Rent

Hastings is a charming agricultural community near the St. Johns River between Palatka and Saint Augustine. The river provides the fertile ground for a community that has dubbed itself the “Potato Capital of the World.” Potatoes, cabbage and ornamental horticulture remain the foundation of the economy, and an annual festival celebrates the community’s roots. “It’s just a small, quaint place,” says James Caputo of Search Team Realty, who lives in nearby Flagler Estates. “If you like a hometown feel, that’s Hastings.” This slow-paced destination ...