|
Jack Kofoed was a longtime South Florida columnist who wrote a daily column for the Miami Herald. For 44 years, he was one of Miami’s most familiar voices, a sports writer, a pulp fiction author …
more
By Kevin A. McIntyre
|
10/1/26
|
|
Homeowners often wonder whether it is better to plant annuals or perennials to develop color in their landscape. The answer is both! Planting a combination of annuals and perennials adds color and …
more
By Kathy Esfahani
|
10/1/26
|
|
Election seasons often spark questions about what might come next for the economy and the markets. As the 2026 midterms draw closer, some investors are wondering whether they should make changes to …
more
By Chris Thompson
|
9/24/26
|
|
Interest in making an impact with one’s investments has grown in recent years, which means many investors may have an increased interest in environmentally or socially focused investments as well. …
more
By Robert R. Franskousky
|
9/24/26
|
|
From the very beginning, it has always been a school within a school serving the entire state from the First Coast out to the Panhandle and down to the Keys. Everyone loves a good story.
Florida …
more
By Kevin A. McIntyre
|
9/24/26
|
|
In Northeast Florida, we are part of Planting Zone 9. We have warm winters and hot summers that allow us to plant year-round. This climate also enables us to transplant trees during the fall, winter …
more
By Kathy Esfahani
|
9/24/26
|
|
Life rarely unfolds exactly as planned. The death of a loved one, divorce, an inheritance, a career change, a major health event or relocation can suddenly leave someone asking, “Now what?”
…
more
Submitted by Robert R. Franskousky
|
9/17/26
|
|
The guest from the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville sat in our living room. He told the story slowly and with care. Our mother’s interest in regional history stemmed from her …
more
By Kevin A. McIntyre
|
9/17/26
|
|
Are you looking for bold, bright blooms to bring color into your landscape? Hibiscus and hydrangea plants are great options. Both produce large, colorful flowers that stand out in garden beds and …
more
By Kathy Esfahani
|
9/17/26
|
|
Behind almost every aging loved one stands someone who does not call themselves a caregiver. A daughter. A husband. A son. A sister.
Caregiving rarely begins with a formal decision. It unfolds …
more
By Wade Alliance, Founder & CEO, Castle Home Health LLC
|
9/11/26
|
|
It’s September and there’s definitely something in the air. “Oh, what a beautiful day.”
A new season has arrived, new faces, new ideas. It’s Ponte Vedra Beach at its best and it has …
more
By Kevin A. McIntyre
|
9/11/26
|
|
Observing nature in action is part of the wonder of gardening. Although deer can be as beautiful as butterflies, hummingbirds and other visitors, they can also cause significant damage to the plants …
more
By Kathy Esfahani
|
9/11/26
|
|
For some, the excitement of football starting erases the summer doldrums of the lack of sports — except for maybe those who love golf. In fact, The PGA Tour purposely re-arranged their calendar so …
more
By Chris Kopp
|
9/11/26
|
|
When The Volen Group launched the Next Chapter Downsizing Program earlier this year, families across Northeast Florida made one thing clear: they weren’t just curious about a new real estate …
more
Submitted by The Volen Group
|
9/11/26
|
|
As we get older, changes in vision are common, but they should not simply be accepted as an unavoidable part of aging. Difficulty seeing in low light, trouble judging distances or needing more light …
more
By McGregor N. Lott, M.D., Florida Eye Specialists
|
9/3/26
|
|
“It was the best job I ever had,” Ronnie Bass told me, and alas it is no more. Ronnie was one of the last bridge keepers on the old Palm Valley Bridge over the canal on the road from Mickler’s …
more
By Scott A. Grant
|
9/3/26
|
|
At first, it was a way of making a lighthearted joke. A way of alleviating the stress and worry by volunteers about the job they had been doing for weeks or sometimes months at a time leading up to a …
more
By Kevin A. McIntyre
|
9/3/26
|
|
The start of a new school year brings excitement, new routines and, for many students, a fun new way to travel to school. Electric bikes (e-bikes) and motorized scooters have quickly become a …
more
By Dr. Pauline Rolle
|
9/3/26
|
|
To the Editor:
Those who commit serious crimes must be punished. Society has both the right and the responsibility to protect innocent people from those who would harm them.
Since …
more
8/20/26
|
|
A bird of paradise adds a tropical flare to any landscape! Also known as the crane flower, these plants are easily recognizable by their unique blooms resembling a tropical bird. The bird of paradise …
more
By Kathy Esfahani
|
8/20/26
|
|
The walls were the color of fresh buttermilk. It was the pale utility-yellow paint color commonly used on Florida schools in the 1960s. It was pleasing to the eye and seemed to fit with the …
more
By Kevin A. McIntyre
|
8/13/26
|
|
Cooler weather is coming, and now is a perfect time to create a new outdoor living space at your home!
Outdoor living spaces provide the opportunity to spend time in nature — a proven way to …
more
By Kathy Esfahani
|
8/13/26
|
|
To the editor:
Who fully vets political candidates anymore?
The answer should be Y-O-U. It is so easy to just follow someone else’s recommendation, but is that normally something you …
more
8/13/26
|
|
Each year at about this time, nearly everyone involved in the day-to-day routines in Ponte Vedra Beach will begin preparing for the last pivot of the season, whether they realize it or not. During …
more
By Kevin A. McIntyre
|
8/8/26
|
|
The Ponte Vedra area luckily seems to have fared well during hurricanes in recent years. But it is important to be prepared during this time of year! Hurricane season in Florida begins June 1 and …
more
By Kathy Esfahani
|
8/7/26
|