|
Julie Dion is president of Dion Marketing, specializing in amusement, hospitality, retail and destination marketing. Her company has won numerous awards.
more
As told to Shaun Ryan
|
12/14/23
|
|
Dr. Ameeth Vedre is a non-invasive cardiologist and cardiac imaging specialist. He is passionate about both general and preventive cardiology. He brings that passion, together with his extensive knowledge, to the patients of First Coast Heart & Vascular Center in St. Augustine.
more
As told to Shaun Ryan
|
12/7/23
|
|
Susan King is president and CEO of Feeding Northeast Florida, and she loves volunteering and figuring out solutions to the food insecurity problem in the 12 counties the organization serves.
more
As told to Anthony Richards
|
11/30/23
|
|
Albert Syeles is co-founder and president of Romanza, an organization that produces several of St. Augustine’s major events.
more
As told to Shaun Ryan
|
11/22/23
|
|
Garrett Gooch is executive chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and he takes pride in his cooking being influenced by being a native Floridian and the travels and various cultures he has been on and seen in his life.
more
As told to Anthony Richards
|
11/22/23
|
|
Kate A. Hallock is chief of staff and communications director for the Jacksonville Historical Society, which helps preserve the past for the future.
more
As told to Shaun Ryan
|
11/16/23
|
|
Felicia Cox is vice president, banking center manager for First Horizon Bank in Ponte Vedra Beach.
more
As told to Shaun Ryan
|
11/9/23
|
|
Margaret Meier is president of UltraShred Technologies, which provides high-security onsite shredding services to businesses, government offices, institutions and residents in Northern Florida and parts of Georgia.
more
As told to Shaun Ryan
|
11/2/23
|
|
Dale Ann Viger joined The Friends of GTM Reserve as its executive director in September.
more
As told to Shaun Ryan
|
10/26/23
|
|
Carl Cricco is the CEO of K9s For Warriors and has had the role for the past year.
more
As told to Anthony Richards
|
10/19/23
|
|
Carolynn Castillo’s real estate business is unlike most others. Though she represents traditional sales, she specializes in probate cases. Her YouTube channel is the best place to learn about her work.
more
As told to Shaun Ryan
|
10/17/23
|
|
First Coast Lighting and Fans owner Pete Duprey is one of those people who literally brightens up a room.
more
As told to Shaun Ryan
|
10/12/23
|
|
Josh Hull is a fourth generation Floridian, and he shows his love for his hometown by giving back to the community through his involvement in the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra.
more
As told to Anthony Richards
|
10/5/23
|
|
With so much to see and learn about in Northeast Florida, you can’t overstate the value of a knowledgeable tour guide. That’s why visitors, newcomers and even some longtime residents wanting to take a deeper look into The First Coast turn to Gary Sass, president of AdLib Luxury Tours & Transportation Inc. and Jacksonville Walking & Neighborhood Tours. Recently, he gave us a look behind the scenes of his unusual business.
more
As told to Shaun Ryan
|
9/28/23
|
|
Anne Urban is the new president of the Ponte Vedra Woman’s Club.
more
As told to Anthony Richards
|
9/21/23
|
|
Shelly Lenhart is director of lower school admission at The Bolles School. She is responsible for introducing families to the Bolles “All Things Possible” approach to education and walking them through the entire admission process on both the Ponte Vedra Beach and Whitehurst campuses.
more
As told to Shaun Ryan
|
9/14/23
|
|
Keeli Scarlett is a recent graduate from Flagler College and the newest member of the team at the link in Nocatee. She enjoys working in this community and writing about interesting people.
more
As told to Shaun Ryan
|
9/7/23
|
|
Ryan Murphy grew up in Ponte Vedra and attended The Bolles School in Jacksonville before continuing his swimming career in college and winning four Olympic gold medals for Team U.S.A. He has partnered with Goldfish Swim School to bring a facility to St. Johns around the spring of 2024, and is also training to qualify for the Olympics that summer in Paris.
more
As told to Anthony Richards
|
8/24/23
|
|
Tina Minahan is a woodturner, which means she creates works of art in wood using a lathe.
more
As told to Shaun Ryan
|
8/17/23
|
|
Jennifer Logue is the newly installed president of The Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach, a civic club that serves the local community.
more
As told to Anthony Richards
|
8/17/23
|
|
John Aguilera is VP for business development at TruTechnology, which helps companies align their IT with their business goals, increase day-to-day efficiency and ensure they are protected against cybersecurity threats.
more
As told to Shaun Ryan
|
8/10/23
|
|
In November, Bethany Mitidieri and her husband, Rick, opened Cutie Pies Bake Shop at 62 Cuna St. in St. Augustine. The shop has been a lifelong dream for Mitidieri who, after a successful career in education and with the help of her husband and son, launched the bakery.
more
As told to Shaun Ryan
|
8/3/23
|
|
Walther Vliegen is in his third stint working at The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach and is the current general manager and COO of the club community.
more
As told to Anthony Richards
|
7/27/23
|
|
Amy Groshell and her husband, Howard, own and operate Peace of Heart Community, a residential group home for young people who have autism. They also offer a day program and a very popular farmer’s market each Saturday.
more
As told to Shaun Ryan
|
7/20/23
|
|
Maria Litwack moved to Ponte Vedra Beach more than 20 years ago and always dreamed about owning a store of her own.
more
As told to Anthony Richards
|
7/13/23
|