The Beaches Fine Arts Series’ First Coast Dancing with the Stars competition and fundraiser is only two days away, but that isn’t stopping any contestant from continuing to raise money and awareness for the cause and for their chance to win. Social media influencer and CEO of the Hive Society, Amy West, is one of these contestants and she hopes that her hard work and White Party fundraiser will be enough to take her to the top. more

Pivot CPAs, a locally-owned independent CPA firm, recently promoted three of its staff to partner, announced Managing Partner, Peter Reynolds. more

Self-defense instructor, John Manis Jr., recently opened a martial arts school for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Ponte Vedra. The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Ponte Vedra Beach Division hosted a ribbon cutting Aug. 5, the first day of classes. more

Jacksonville Beach’s medical weight loss and beauty boutique, Skinny JAX, will host a Southern Tea on Sept. 16, showcasing several vendors and products. more

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The PTO at Ocean Palms Elementary School is swinging into the new school year with a goal that will keep children grounded in play. more

Ponte Vedra Corporation, a subsidiary of GATE Petroleum, recently announced it may allow for a three-year holding period for the development of Vista Tranquila, the 66-home community the company intends to build. more

Lord of Life Lutheran Church will host its first rummage sale, “Rummaging for Riches,” from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at 276 Roscoe Blvd. N in Ponte Vedra Beach. more

Originally scheduled the weekend after Hurricane Dorian visited the First Coast, the 18th annual Delicious Destinations was rescheduled for Sept. 20 and 21. more

Jimbo Stockton is the founder of local nonprofit Adventures in God’s Creations, a ministry that provides emergency assistance to those in crisis situations. more