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Teri Tompkins is a local artist that grew up in St. Augustine and after traveling the world and living in both Europe and California made her way back home in 2005. Although she did not begin truly studying art in a classroom until later in life, she has always had a passion for it and has followed that passion, which even led her to traveling around Europe on her own when she was just 16 years old.
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As told to Anthony Richards
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1/19/23
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Sara Wilson is an advanced registered nurse practitioner at Amara Med Spa’s Ponte Vedra Beach location. She is a Jacksonville native and is happy to still call the First Coast home years later with her husband and five children now living in Vilano Beach. Family has always had a major influence in Wilson’s life, as it was her grandmother that inspired her to become a nurse.
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As told to Anthony Richards
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1/12/23
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Dr. Garrett Schwarzman is a board-certified surgeon who recently joined Flagler Health+ Orthopedic Specialists. He is practicing at Flagler Hospital’s St. Augustine campus and at Flagler Health+ Village at Nocatee.
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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1/5/23
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Claire Jane Kendrick is a local artist who lives in Vilano Beach and has a studio in St. Augustine. She specializes in plein air painting and is inspired daily by the natural beauty and landscapes of the First Coast and strives to capture that beauty in her artwork.
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As told to Anthony Richards
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12/22/22
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David Priest has had a passion for woodworking since he was a child growing up in Maine. He moved to St. Augustine six years ago and owns Old Colony Woodworks, where his hobby has now become his full-time job and he never takes any day or project he works on for granted.
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As told to Anthony Richards
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12/15/22
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Steven Terrell is a sommelier who brings his business, Uncorked Events, to his customers. Level 3 Wines Certified, he is knowledgeable about wines of all types and enjoys providing themed events and sharing his knowledge during tastings.
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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12/8/22
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Donna Lueders is the executive director of Investing in Kids (INK!), and it is a role she is very passionate about. She is continually striving to help the organization creates new programs to impact students and teachers within the St. Johns County community. She understands that her role and that of the organization’s is even more important as there continues to be a growth in new students and families moving into St. Johns County each year, making the goals of the organization everchanging.
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As told to Anthony Richards
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11/17/22
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Melinda McManus is the chair of this year’s Heroes Gala – her third year chairing the event benefiting Operation New Uniform, a local charity that helps veterans make a successful transition to the civilian workforce.
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As told to Anthony Richards
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11/10/22
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Jason Nettle has had a rich career in one of the most difficult professions to break into: the theatre. He has performed in major professional shows and has brought his talents to Northeast Florida. Today, he shares his dedication to the theatre with his students at Ponte Vedra High School.
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As told to Jada Montesione
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11/3/22
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Stephanie Clarkson is president and chief executive officer of Vitis Energy, a St. Augustine-based independent power producer and clean energy solutions developer. As a woman owner/operator of a utility-scale IPP, she oversees all operations for the company, including project development, finance, engineering and operations. With a long family history as a Floridian, she currently lives in St. Augustine with her husband and four children.
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As told to Anthony Richards
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10/27/22
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