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Ribbons cut on new Habitat homes

Antwanette and her family express their excitement in seeing her new living room.
Saturday, Sept. 7, was a day of new beginnings — for two local women who are realizing their dream of homeownership and for the organization that has helped to make that dream come true, Habitat …
Featured chef Colin McClimans and Dr. Martin Martino of Ascension St. Vincent’s teamed up with a surgical robot to make complete the dessert dish at the 22nd Annual Delicious Destinations.
For 22 years, Ascension St. Vincent’s has been bringing together some of the best chefs in the local area with its Delicious Destinations event, which is a combination celebration and fundraiser. …
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Fury Water Adventures sails into its new home port of St. Augustine

The Live Music Sunset Sail is a true sailor’s escape.

Fury Water Adventures St. Augustine is now sailing from its new port in St. Augustine. A long-time Key West staple, Fury is known for hosting high-quality excursions on state-of-the-art sailing …

Serenata Beach Club sold at auction

Serenata Beach Club was sold in a foreclosure auction at noon Thursday, Sept. 12, for $1.5 million. That’s considerably less than the property’s assessed value of $4,464,097, as listed by the St. …

MSD seeks joint audit of homes contracted with FCC

Garbage and recycle collection continue to be a major talking point as the Ponte Vedra Municipal Service District continues to work out the situation since the St. Johns County Commission agreed to …

FEATURES
Featured chef Colin McClimans and Dr. Martin Martino of Ascension St. Vincent’s teamed up with a surgical robot to make complete the dessert dish at the 22nd Annual Delicious Destinations.
Advancing healthcare with every bite: Surgical robot serves as sous chef at Delicious Destinations
For 22 years, Ascension St. Vincent’s has been bringing together some of the best chefs in the local area with its Delicious Destinations event, which is a combination celebration and fundraiser. …
The number of school children who need financial assistance at Valley Ridge Academy in Nocatee is on the rise at the same time government funding to help them is declining. That’s why the Rotary …
Former Duval County Sheriff Nat Glover
The popular FOL Speaker Series returns to the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Nat Glover, elected Florida’s first Black sheriff since Reconstruction, will discuss his memoir, …
Luau Party planned for Sept. 22 The Ponte Vedra Woman’s Club is planning a Luau Party from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at The Local, 301 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. Admission is $45 per …
I have pain when I run, what should I do? That is a question I get frequently. The answer I usually give is, “depends.” Most of the time there is a reason that someone is experiencing pain …
ONE OF US
Elizabeth Joshi has been recognized for her efforts to remove litter along the community’s northern border.
Elizabeth Joshi
Elizabeth Joshi was recognized in May by The Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach and The Ponte Vedra Recorder during the 32nd Annual Local Heroes Awards. She launched the Ponte Vedra Litter …
Beverly Flanagan
Beverly Flanagan is this year’s president of The Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach. Tell us a little about yourself and your background I’m a CXS railroad baby. My father was …
Kim Jones and husband Brett Morson are the co-founders and co-owners of Tropical Vibes.
Kim Jones and husband Brett Morson are the co-owners of Tropical Vibes, which sells apparel and products online that are inspired by the tropics. Recently, they have released their own five-year, …
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Members of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office community engagement team, corrections, patrol, traffic and general services divisions participated in the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s annual 5k …
Dr. Anthony Magnano
It’s estimated that 12.1 million Americans will be affected by atrial fibrillation by 2030, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Also known as AFib, this irregular …
Hearts 4 Minds was a recipient last year and will once again receive grant funds.
THE PLAYERS Championship has announced the recipients of the 2024 Red Coats' Community Grants, a key initiative of THE PLAYERS’ ongoing commitment to supporting local nonprofits that enhance the …
Jessica Wick
Taking care of your brain is more important than ever, and it starts with simple, everyday habits. Keeping your mind active, learning new things and staying curious is vital to maintaining cognitive …
An unforgettable evening of dining and entertainment will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Walker’s Landing in Amelia Island Plantation. Hosted by the Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation, the eighth …
NOCATEE HAPPENINGS

COA Center in Nocatee announces August schedule

The following programs will be held in August at COA Center at UF Health Nocatee, 351 Town Plaza Ave., Suite 205, Ponte Vedra. Unless specified otherwise, register by email to …

The link celebrates third anniversary

The link marked its third anniversary and held its annual membership appreciation celebration Saturday, July 20, with a theme of “community,” because, according to its recent Facebook post, …

Finding the story behind every brand

Keeli Scarlett, storyteller at the link was a featured speaker during the July Circle of Creation event.

In many ways life is full of stories, and capturing these stories can be crucial to help brand and sell a product was the primary talking points during the latest Circle of Creation event hosted by …

IN THE ARTS
Elizabeth and Bob Randall visit “Henry Flagler” outside Potter’s Wax Museum.
Book reveals secret (and not-so-secret) St. Augustine
A city doesn’t get to be 459 years old without accumulating a few secrets. And St. Augustine, from its founding in 1565 down to the present day, has stored up more than a few such “secrets” for …
After 18 months of planning, the Jacksonville Symphony will debut its first world premiere pops program, “Parrots + Palms: The Songs of Buffett & Fins,” co-produced with Spot-On …
The Jacksonville Symphony will open its 75th anniversary season with a performance of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection,” at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Jacoby Symphony Hall. …
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens will present the River Blossom Jamboree, a bluegrass garden concert on the riverfront of the St. Johns, this weekend. The concert, to be held 5-7 p.m. …
A metal tactile art piece
The St. Augustine Art Association (STAAA) continues its centennial with an art show that allows visitors to experience the magic of art in a tangible and exciting way. Every October for more …

Comradery fuels furious start by Panthers’ defense

Senior safety Shemar McNair has made an instant impact for the Panthers since transferring into the program.

Last week’s high school football slate proved to be a wash out with the torrential rains the area has seen of late, but prior to that it was the Nease Panthers defense that had washed out any hopes …

SPORTS

Sharks survive sloppy conditions to beat Barracudas

Brian Case was a workhorse for the Sharks on a night of sloppy conditions.

The Ponte Vedra Sharks opened district play with a gritty 17-14 victory over the Beachside Barracudas in the Shark Tank, that saw both teams battle wet and sloppy conditions.

Obituaries
Death Notices for Sept. 12, 2024
Edith M. Brisson Edith M. Brisson, 94, of Fleming Island, Florida, died Sept. 2, 2024. Arrangements by Quinn Shalz Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 904-249-1100, www.quinn-shalz.com …
Sara Day Radovic
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL – Sara Day Radovic, 48, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 6, following a gallant, year-long fight with ovarian cancer which she faced with …
Death Notices for Sept. 5, 2024
Mary Constance Glover Mary Constance Glover, 98, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, died Sept. 3, 2024. Arrangements by Quinn Shalz Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250, …
Mimi McDaniel
Mimi McDaniel, 75, of Ponte Vedra Beach passed away on Thursday, August 1st. Mimi was born in Fredericksburg Maryland to Thomas and Rosanne Emmons and had a brother, Kim, who passed away in 1978. She …
Dewey Alvin Cash “Al”
Dewey Alvin Cash “Al” was born on March 6, 1936, in the mountains outside of Lynchburg, Virginia, to Leavia Fauber and Luke Cash. The Blue Ridge Mountains forever held a special place in his …
Sunflowers make small moves to maximize their Sun exposure − physicists can model them to predict how they grow
Sunflowers use tiny movements to follow the Sun's path throughout the day. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Most of us aren’t spending our days watching our houseplants grow. We see their signs of life only …
While Hispanic Americans may be particularly subject to various phone scams, there can be a way to protect yourself.
Save Yourself From Spam and Scams
(NAPSI)—When your phone rings­—don’t answer it. At least, not unless you’ve a good idea of who’s calling. After all, your phone is like your house. You deserve to know whom to let in. …
From tea bags to cinnamon, survey reveals favorite hacks for making a garden grow
King commissioned a poll of 2,000 US adults to dig deep into their gardening habits, including unusual methods they employ to help their gardens thrive.
Coalition maintains undocumented kids have a right to attend public schools
Chalkbeat reports on a campaign working to counteract anti-immigrant rhetoric and conservative policy proposals seeking to limit the educational rights of undocumented children.
From pre-K to college, your family can benefit from low-cost high-speed Internet packages.
Learn More for Less
(NAPSI)—Here’s good news for students and their parents: Whether in college or grade school, you can save money on Internet essentials and installation fees. While free Internet access is …
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