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Mark Bennett now calls Ponte Vedra home and has made a name for himself by posting his local nature photography on various community public Facebook groups. His love for photography began in high school and it has since blossomed into a creative avenue that he enjoys sharing with his fellow residents. The beauty of all the various animals he captures is what he enjoys most, and his goal is to share that beauty with the rest of the community.
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9/15/22
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Mark Ryan has worked for several businesses over the years, and he began his latest venture earlier this year as director of sales and marketing with America’s Choice Title Company. In his free time, he loves to run, surf and golf, which is what brought him back to the area in 2005 after a short stint in the 1980s.
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9/8/22
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Longtime golf architect Erik Larsen’s work can be seen around the country, but he also designs golf courses here on the First Coast. He reinvented the Atlantic Beach Country Club in 2015 and is now completing work on the St. Johns Golf Club, which is owned by the county.
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9/1/22
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Kelly Ussia is the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation naturalist. In that role, she leads several diverse and interesting outdoor activities in various parts of the county.
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8/25/22
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Wendy Tatter has become a regular among the St. Augustine artist scene, and recently moved her gallery to a new location at 806 Anastasia Blvd. in St. Augustine. She specializes in a unique art form known as Batik.
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8/25/22
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Emma McCabe has turned her passion for reading and writing into a small business that has gained momentum in the last year.
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8/18/22
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In April 2021, Lesley Vitel and sister Libbi Vitel-Poole cut the ribbon on their business, Painting With a Twist, located at 268 Solana Road, Ponte Vedra Beach. It’s a unique place where people can learn to paint while connecting with friends and sharing a favorite wine. There’s always something interesting going on with special events, private parties and more.
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8/11/22
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Lisa Barton and her team have been a big part of the real estate landscape in Ponte Vedra for more than a decade. Lisa Barton Team Ponte Vedra Beach — Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Partners has established itself as a leader in one of the keystone businesses on the First Coast.
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8/4/22
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Michael Smith won a state golf championship at Nease in 2007 and played college golf at James Madison. He now works locally to help aspiring young golfers achieve their goals of advancing their own golfing careers by earning college scholarships as founder and CEO of ForeCollegeGolf.
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7/28/22
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Michael Smith won a state golf championship at Nease in 2007 and played college golf at James Madison. He now works locally to help aspiring young golfers achieve their goals of advancing their own golfing careers by earning college scholarships as founder and CEO of ForeCollegeGolf.
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7/28/22
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Alan Chernomashentsev is one of the top fencing competitors in the world, having won medals at several competitions. He and his family make their home in the Nocatee area, where he teaches fencing classes at the link.
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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7/21/22
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Rachel DuBois works at Wahby Financial Group but is invested in helping the local community through Angelwood. She was first introduced to the nonprofit in 2014 and has been involved ever since.
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7/14/22
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Emily Bellock is the new director of community outreach for THE PLAYERS Championship. She has been affiliated with the PGA TOUR in various capacities over the years.
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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7/7/22
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Maria Poole (@PonteVedraTravelGal) is a luxury travel advisor based in Ponte Vedra Beach.
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12/14/18
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Becky Yanni is the executive director of the St. Johns County Council on Aging (COA).
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12/6/18
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A resident of Neptune Beach, Pixie Larizza is a local artist, teacher at UNF and retired massage therapist.
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11/29/18
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Tim Crosby is a strategic partnerships manager at K9s For Warriors and a longtime resident of Ponte Vedra Beach.
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11/21/18
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Christy Waldenmaier is the executive vice president of First Choice Brokerage, a National Life Insurance Brokerage Firm with its home office located in Ponte Vedra Beach, where she works alongside her husband, Craig.
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11/15/18
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Mark Farrell is the founder of Killashee Investments and the president of the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach.
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11/12/18
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Tim Forson is the superintendent of the St. Johns County School District.
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11/1/18
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One of Us: Dr. Tom Tomlin
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Dr. Tom Tomlin is the founder of Ponte Vedra Medical Center, which was recently sold to St. Vincent’s, and a longtime resident of Ponte Vedra.
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10/25/18
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A Ponte Vedra Beach native and resident, Tammy Barr is the founder of LASH on Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville Beach. LASH is a high-end studio specializing in the application of eyelash extensions, full service facials, brow services (microblading and waxing) and permanent makeup, and a boutique filled with unique merchandise and skin care products.
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10/18/18
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Charles Jantz, a resident of Deercreek Country Club, is the founder and volunteer chairman of the RITA Foundation, an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that raises money for local breast cancer programs. The organization’s next event, the SenioRitas women’s 40+ doubles tennis tournament, is Oct. 19-21 at Sawgrass Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach.
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10/11/18
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Nancy Morrison is a co-chair of the 12th annual Pink Ribbon Golf Classic in Ponte Vedra Beach, which is taking place Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. The Classic and ensuing events support Mayo Clinic-Jacksonville and Baptist Medical Center Beaches in their mission to research and treat breast cancer. Morrison is chairing the events with Joanne Ghiloni. The two women have been co-chairs for the last two years.
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10/4/18
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A Ponte Vedra Beach resident, Michael Linnington is the CEO of Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). He brings 35 years of military experience and leadership to the Jacksonville-based organization.
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9/27/18
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