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ElderSource, Northeast Florida’s Area Agency on Aging, is celebrating Older Americans Month this May. The celebration recognizes the contributions of seniors, highlights aging trends and reaffirms …
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By Linda Levin, CEO of ElderSource
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5/14/26
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A wonderful perk to living in Northeast Florida is the ability to grow citrus trees in your own backyard! A citrus tree allows you the fun of harvesting fresh fruit and also gives off a delightful, …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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5/14/26
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The announcement was a proclamation. “Let’s go” was the promise of an experience that was at minimum guaranteed to last a day, and if we were lucky, it would turn into an overnight excursion at …
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By Kevin A. McIntyre
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5/7/26
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More than 23 million Americans have never had an eye exam, according to the National Eye Institute — and many don’t realize they may have an eye condition until vision is already affected. …
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By Amit R. Chokshi, M.D., Florida Eye Specialists
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5/7/26
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Don't let the polo shirts and leisurely pace fool you. Golf is one of the most physically demanding sports on the body. Every round involves dozens of explosive, asymmetrical swings that send …
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By Dr. David Slossberg
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5/7/26
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Many topiaries and ornamental standards thrive in our Florida climate. Topiaries are plants that are pruned into ornamental shapes including balls, cones and spirals or more intricate designs such as …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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5/7/26
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Palm trees dot the landscape in our Florida home. If you are missing out on this great addition to your yard, the warm months of the year are a wonderful time to plant palm trees. Be sure to consider …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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4/23/26
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The burst of color from a climbing flower is a stunning addition to any landscape. These plants provide a vertical design element with minimal space requirements. The plants listed below are …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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4/16/26
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As we enter the final stretch of the 2025-26 school year, the band is actively preparing for the state MPA and their final concert of the year in May. Other activities include:
April 14 – …
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By Kate Ingram
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4/9/26
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The late mid-century, low-slung beach houses along Ponte Vedra Boulevard, a mile or so south of the Club, would sit empty for months at a time. Some never seemed to be occupied at all. Yet they never …
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By Kevin A. McIntyre
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4/9/26
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On the evening of April 10, 1942, an American oil tanker, the S.S. Gulfamerica, was steaming north along the Florida coast making 12.5 knots. As it approached Ponte Vedra, it stopped zigzagging and …
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By Scott A. Grant
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4/9/26
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Warm temperatures are officially here! Flowers are in bloom, and landscape work is in full swing. Are you considering a full landscape redesign or just a refresh for your yard? Here in Northeast …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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4/9/26
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It might be hard for some to imagine Ponte Vedra Beach as anything other than what it is today. But half a century ago, it was even harder to separate Ponte Vedra “proper” from the amenities …
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By Kevin A. McIntyre
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4/9/26
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As spring arrives in Northeast Florida, so does allergy season. For many, that means sneezing, congestion and the all-too-familiar experience of itchy, watery eyes. While these symptoms are common, …
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By Ashley L. Cowart, O.D., F.A.A.O, Florida Eye Specialists
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4/2/26
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For many, spring is the chosen time to clean out your home from the winter, so you can start fresh in the summer. Clearing through clutter and refocusing on goals can be just as important for your …
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By Chris Thompson
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4/2/26
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We live in a world where small, everyday exposures to chemicals can add up: through the food we eat, the products we use and even the air we breathe. But the empowering truth is, your body already …
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By Shelby Berendt, Director of Community Outreach at Beaches Go Green
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4/2/26
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The shrimp plant, or Justicia brandegeeana, is also known as the Mexican shrimp plant or “false hop.” Native Americans believed shrimp plants provided protection from enemies, particularly during …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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4/2/26
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Boy Scout Troop 277 was starting to earn the reputation of being more of a camping club than a serious Scouting organization. It was a loose assembly of boys of Scouting age who gathered at Christ …
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By Kevin A. McIntyre
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3/26/26
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With the Donna Marathon and the Gate River Run behind us, some of you may have come across some aches and pains associated with running. Even for just exercise or mental health.
So you have pain …
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By Chris Kopp
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3/26/26
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The vivid colors of hibiscus blooms add a tropical vibe to any landscape! These fast-growing plants are available as shrubs or small trees and produce flowers that range from 2 to 12 inches in …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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3/26/26
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On Saturday, June 1, 1974, around dark, I found myself sitting in a theater in Tallahassee watching a pre-release screening of “Young Frankenstein,” starring Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty …
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By Kevin A. McIntyre
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3/19/26
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It is finally warm enough to safely begin planting throughout your landscape! First, take the time to clean out your flower beds and containers. Then, select both annuals and perennials to add color …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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3/19/26
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J. Mac Holladay stood beside the podium in the larger of the two auditoriums at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Government in 2007. His demeanor seemed as casual as any …
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By Kevin A. McIntyre
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3/12/26
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For many women, the decision to consider divorce does not happen overnight. Often, it begins with quiet questions: Is this the right path for me? What would happen to my children? How would I support …
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By Heather B. Quick, founder and CEO, Florida Women’s Law Group
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3/12/26
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For many people, the workday now begins and ends with a screen. Between computers, tablets, smartphones and televisions, Americans are spending more hours than ever focused on digital devices. While …
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By Christine L. Burke, O.D., F.A.A.O., Florida Eye Specialists
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3/12/26
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