Beaches Dial-a-Ride board and staff and business, civic and philanthropic leaders from the Beaches community celebrated Dial-a-Ride’s service and vehicle expansion at Beach Diner in Atlantic Beach on April 4. more

Abby Steele, Donne Ordile, Rachel Marcus-Mitchell, Tracy Aquila, Sherill Herzfeld and Betsy Siegel gather at Beth El The Beaches Synagogue’s annual Night of Giving Gala on March 30 at Marsh Landing Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach. Members in attendance enjoyed food, bid on silent and live auctions, and listened to the music of Nick Marino. The “Play it Forward” gala theme was created to align with a generous contribution made by the synagogue’s leader, Rabbi Michael Matuson. The rabbi pledged to create and direct a large donation to a fund dedicated to paying down the Beth El building mortgage. The annual gala is just the start for this match. For those interested in partaking in the campaign, contact the synagogue office at (904) 273-9100. more

In the April 2 St. Johns County Commission meeting, the Board of County Commissioners decided to move forward with a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for a paid parking program for off-beach parking lots. Based on the community feedback and public comment, however, county staff has a difficult task ahead with balancing the area’s expectations and limited resources. more

The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach (CCPVB) received some color and repairs to its outdoor areas thanks to local Girl Scouts working to earn their Silver Award. more

Miss Florida 2018 Taylor Tyson visited Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) on Wednesday to speak to students about substance abuse prevention. more

Eight students from Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) and Landrum Middle School attended the 14th annual Florida Statewide Chinese Competition (FSCC) March 15-16 in Miami. more

Sea turtle nesting season begins May 1, and St. Johns County officials are asking residents, visitors and businesses to help protect natural habitat by observing all nesting season laws and regulations. more

ABC News journalist and Ponte Vedra resident Tom Giusto stands with Leigh Cort, a fellow Ponte Vedra resident and founder and president of the Northeast Florida Press Club. more

A luxury vacation to Hawaii, Rome, Tuscany or Ireland will go to the lucky winner of the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach’s exotic trip raffle. more

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation is hosting free Easter egg hunts at multiple locations on Thursday, April 18 and Saturday, April 20. more