Flagler Health+ recently announced plans to begin construction of the Flagler Health+ Village at Nocatee. The location will be on a 4-acre property adjacent to the Nocatee Town Center. Slated to open in summer 2020, the health village includes dedicated green space for healthy lifestyle and art activities, a community education and partnership center, family practice, pediatrics, specialty care and women’s health services. more

Naturally, the topography of the sea floor near the coast of Northeast Florida could be considered a massive underwater desert. Sand, stretching for miles, as far as the eye can see. more

When Jack Whitten was tasked with coming up with his Eagle Scout project, he knew right away which organization he wanted to benefit, he just wasn’t sure exactly how. more

Mission House of Jacksonville Beach will host its annual Compassion by the Sea fundraiser from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at 3 Palms Grille to support the homeless of Jacksonville’s Beaches community. The soiree is meant to raise money for Mission House clients to help get them off the street and back to a self-sufficient life. more

Davidson Cares, the corporate giving program of Davidson Realty, has added Builders Care as beneficiary of its fourthth annual Clay Day event Thursday, Oct. 24. Other sponsored charities include St. Augustine Youth Services and Investing in Kids. more

Hugs Across the County is an all-volunteer nonprofit providing assistance to St. Johns County children-in-need. Back to school means the HUGS Team is working hard to provide clothing, food, school supplies and programs for St. Johns County kids. more

The Friends of the GTM Reserve recently announced Action News Jax evening anchor John Bachman will once again serve as emcee for Oceanwise, the Friend’s annual fundraiser benefiting the GTM Research Reserve. more

Local nonprofit organization, Pie in the Sky Community Alliance, will host its annual Peace in the Park event on International Day of Peace, Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia Street, St. Augustine. more

In an effort to raise community awareness, the Ponte Vedra Public Education Foundation for the Arts is set to kick off the foundation’s inaugural fundraising event, Fall Fiesta for the Arts, at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. more

Ellen Leroy-Reed thinks she is the luckiest person in Ponte Vedra, mostly because of the view. Personal and professional experience paved the way for her dream job as Friends of the GTM Reserve executive director. And she still carves out time for another passion instilled from childhood – sewing. more