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Area writers can share their work at the annual open mic meeting of the Ponte Vedra Writers at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.
Writing is often a solitary …
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At its Dec. 2 regular meeting, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved an amendment to the county’s Consolidated Impact Fee Ordinance. The amendment adopts the St. …
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12/11/25
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John Burnsworth
John Burnsworth, 80, of St. Augustine, Florida, died Nov. 25, 2025. Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home, Cremation Center & Cemetery – 904-285-1130 – www.pontevedravalley.com
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Gift-wrapping service begins Dec. 13
MS volunteers will return Dec. 13-24 for a 13th year of holiday gift wrapping in south Jacksonville Beach. The daily service, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., is …
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This holiday season, scammers are working overtime to trick consumers out of money and personal data. Every year, the FBI warns Americans that scam reports surge between November and January. As a …
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By Michelle Troha, Chief Marketing Officer, First Florida Credit Union
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12/11/25
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HUGS St. Johns is expanding efforts to provide food and clothing to hundreds of children across St. Johns County.
Here’s what HUGS is currently working on and ideas for how you can help:
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The annual Jacksonville Beach Pier Dance, established in 1998, returns this year in conjunction with Deck the Chairs!
This family-friendly event is sure to generate plenty of holiday cheer with …
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At its Dec. 2 regular meeting, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to amend two existing county ordinances to prohibit smoking, vaping and the littering of …
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The Jacksonville Symphony will present “The Nutcracker & Sorcerer’s Apprentice” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20 in Jacoby Symphony Hall as part of its Florida Blue Classical Series. The …
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On Wednesday, Dec. 3, Ponte Vedra High School students were recognized at the Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse for their outstanding achievement in the U.S. District Court High School Essay …
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By Sylvie McCarthy
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12/11/25
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The Municipal Service District (MSD) of Ponte Vedra Beach held its monthly meeting on Dec. 8 at the Ponte Vedra Branch Library.
Chair Kitty Switkes opened the meeting with the Pledge of …
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By Sylvie McCarthy
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12/11/25
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The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s Office has introduced Scholars in Service: The Clerk Experience, a new educational shadowing program designed to give …
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Limelight Theatre is experiencing momentum this holiday season as rave reviews and a nearly sold-out run of “Annie” launch the organization’s 2025 Giving Season campaign and its newest …
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On Thursday, Dec. 4, Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) “elves” worked their magic, decorating a family’s home for the holidays with thousands of sparkling LED lights, …
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Behind every aging loved one stands an unsung hero: the family caregiver. Balancing work, home responsibilities, and caregiving can become overwhelming especially as small needs turn into daily …
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By Wade Alliance, Founder & CEO, Castle Home Health LLC
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12/11/25
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Jacksonville Beach’s Deck the Chairs was in full swing on Friday, Dec. 5. Visitors walked through a whimsical Christmas wonderland of creatively decorated lifeguard chairs sponsored by local …
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By Taylor Colby
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12/11/25
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The modern association of the poinsettia plant with Christmas evolved from a Mexican legend. The story describes a poor child on Christmas Eve gathering weeds along the road to decorate the church …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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12/11/25
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Bryce Hannon is food and beverage director at the Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown Hotel’s Castillo Craft Bar + Kitchen.
Tell us about your career.
I started working in …
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As told to Taylor Colby
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12/11/25
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North Florida’s Adam Vermut charged home on the final four holes Sunday at the 20th St. Augustine Amateur, overcoming nerves, an early weather delay and constant rain to edge first-round leader …
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The annual St. Augustine Christmas Parade on Saturday morning, Dec. 6, attracted a huge crowd of spectators to the downtown streets of the Nation’s Oldest City. There were Grinches and musicians, …
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The Ponte Vedra Sharks football season came to an end on Dec. 5 when they lost 40-13 to the Lakeland Dreadnaughts. This was the Sharks’ lowest scoring game of the season.
Turnovers and missed …
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By Sylvie McCarthy
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12/11/25
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Rick Petersen got to pursue his lifelong love for art after retiring in 2001. He works with pastels and enjoys painting beaches and marshes in Northeast Florida. He seeks to communicate the joy of …
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By Taylor Colby
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12/11/25
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The 13th Annual Clays for a Cause event, presented by MasterCraft Builder Group, was held on Thursday, Dec. 4, at Saltwaters Shooting Club in St. Augustine. The event brought together members of the …
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty Realtors and employees laced up their running and walking shoes for the Dreams Come True 5K this fall, donating more than $31,000 to the First …
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The Palm Valley Boat Parade on Saturday, Dec. 6, proved to be a big success with many area residents gathering along the Intracoastal Waterway to watch the dazzling display of brightly decorated …
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