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Marie Merritt understands the power of movement and nutrition. She believes that prevention is the ultimate medicine and wants to empower others to feel their best. Merritt is a former D1 soccer …
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By Taylor Colby
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1/9/26
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As the new year begins, many people feel inspired to improve their habits and prioritize their health. Getting into shape does not have to be overwhelming or complicated. The most important step is …
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By John DiPatre
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1/9/26
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First Coast Cultural Center (FCCC) is offering “A New Outlet for a New Year,” with a variety of fun, creative adult programs slated for 2026.
From acrylic painting to live figure drawing to …
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1/9/26
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To the Editor:
My name is Kevin Rattigan, and I am 12 years old. I live in Ponte Vedra Beach, and I am part of Boy Scout Troop 277. I am writing to you in reference to the Dec. 11, 2025, article …
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1/8/26
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A look at major career developments in the area.
Bartram Trail library branch manager named
Julie Bartley has been named branch manager of the Bartram Trail Branch Library, according to the …
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1/8/26
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When most people think about health, they think about food and exercise, what they eat, how often they work out and whether the number on the scale is moving in the “right” direction. After …
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By Marie Merritt, Momentum Fit Incorporated founder
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1/8/26
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The Recorder’s garden columnist, Kathy Esfahani of Kathy’s Creative Gardens & Nursery, shares her tips for growing gorgeous gardens in Northeast Florida.
The landscape can seem a …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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1/8/26
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bestbet’s three locations in Jacksonville, Orange Park and St. Augustine joined forces this holiday season to give back to the communities that have supported them over the past 21 years.
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1/8/26
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The St. Johns County Public Library System (SJCPLS) invites the community to participate in St. Johns Reads, the 22nd annual “One Book, One Community” celebration, which began Saturday, Jan. 3. …
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1/8/26
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SJC Cultural Events Inc. (SJCCE) celebrated one of its most impactful years to date in 2025, producing more than 130 concerts, presenting more than 290 artists and welcoming more than 550,000 guests …
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1/8/26
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Dr. Laura Jankiprasad, known affectionately as Dr. J, joined Ponte Vedra Eye Associates two years ago and has been making a difference in the lives of patients in the area ever since.
She worked …
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By Taylor Colby
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1/8/26
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A roundup of musical acts appearing in January and February at local venues.
PONTE VEDRA CONCERT HALL
1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach
Box office hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday …
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1/8/26
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Dr. Mary Pentel, owner of Pentel Dermatology & Cosmetics, is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon based in Jacksonville. She is the founder of Dermatology Southeast and is …
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By Taylor Colby
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1/8/26
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Here’s a look at some events and concerts coming to local venues in January and February 2026.
THE FLORIDA THEATRE
128 E. Forsyth St., Suite 300, Jacksonville
Tickets and …
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1/8/26
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St. Johns County is encouraging local farmers, ranchers and agricultural landowners to apply for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Rural and Family Lands …
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1/8/26
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Aurora Ave is a native New Yorker who gained inspiration from visiting the great museums. She is an oil painter who loves to capture people in motion and believes that the subject is the most …
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By Taylor Colby
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1/8/26
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Kevin Dodge is an American underwater and oceanic photographer who was raised in South Florida and grew up spearfishing and freediving. His newest collection, “Two Worlds,” opened at La Casa …
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By Taylor Colby
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1/8/26
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Food For Fines program $4K
During the 2025 holiday season, the St. Johns County Public Library System (SJCPLS) patrons donated nonperishable food valued at more than $4,000 to support St. …
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1/8/26
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For a family whose child is receiving medical treatment, shopping for the holidays is often the last thing on …
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1/8/26
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The St. Johns County Public Library System will celebrate Library Lovers’ Month in February with a sweet community collaboration.
Partnering with Mayday Ice Cream, library staff have …
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1/8/26
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Amelia Island is inviting residents and visitors to savor the island’s most meaningful culinary tradition and support its award-winning restaurant scene. Amelia Island Restaurant Week (Jan. 16-25) …
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1/8/26
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The University of Florida Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience Evenings at Whitney Lecture Series continues at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, with the program titled “10 Years of Sea Turtles, Tumors …
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1/8/26
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Flagler College will welcome the community for the premiere of “Preserving the Ponce,” a new documentary celebrating the history and restoration of the former Hotel Ponce de Leon, at 10 a.m. …
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1/8/26
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SK Guns, the nation’s only series-driven, limited-edition manufacturer of custom firearms, has announced widespread success in its efforts to support local and national 501(c)(3) nonprofit …
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1/8/26
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty has announced that the company’s metro offices of Avondale/Ortega and San Marco/San Jose took part in Family Support Services of Duval and …
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1/8/26
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