Ponte Vedra High School student Cole Alexander Kelley, 14, died after driving into the Intracoastal Waterway early Wednesday, Dec. 4. more

St. Augustine Distillery Co. has introduced a boxed gift set of three 375ml bottles of vodka, gin and rum. The gift pack is available only at the Distillery gift shop for $65 while supplies last. more

The brisk evening air was a refreshing change from the usual Florida heat –the topic of conversation with the neighbors this evening- but as the minutes ticked on the discussion turned to that of business. more

On Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30, mid-day foot traffic in St. Augustine’s historic district was heavy as expected during a long holiday weekend. With Black Friday the day before mainly focused on big box stores, and Cyber Monday dedicated to online deals, American Express created Small Business Saturday in 2010. The idea was to encourage people to “shop small” the Saturday after Thanksgiving. more

I am guilty of having strong, stubborn convictions regarding certain issues and regrettably, I am too darn quick to point to negativity in situations and people. more

The Kate Amato Foundation hosted its annual dinner and fundraiser Nov. 24 at Aqua Grill in Ponte Vedra Beach. The event raised funds to benefit pediatric cancer research, while also honoring 11-year-old Kate Amato, who inspired the cause and died of pediatric cancer in 2016. more

In cold-climate places people celebrate winter with skiing, sledding, ice skating and snowmen, decorating them in sometimes whimsical ways. more

Volunteers from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will return to South Beach Regional Shopping Center in Jacksonville Beach in December to offer Beaches residents free holiday gift wrapping. more

K9s For Warriors has been recognized for excellence in marketing and communications with four MarCom Awards in categories including print and digital media. more

The tea at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club the afternoon of Nov. 24 was a dazzling display of magic for the many children there. It gave a tantalizing hint of what was to come, especially for 5-year-old Anna Hopson, who was in many ways the star of that day’s show. more