Gubernatorial candidate plans town hall
A town hall meeting with former congressman and MSNBC political analyst David Jolly will be held at 6 p.m. June 30 at the Hope Pavillion, 895 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra, on the grounds of St. Francis-In-The-Field Episcopal Church. Jolly recently announced his candidacy for Florida governor. That election will be held in 2026.
Those wishing to attend must RSVP to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4EA8A72BA4FD0-56980568-town
Major traffic shift on C.R. 210
Drivers traveling on County Road 210 from Trinity Way to Beachwalk Boulevard can expect delays June 16-20. The traffic shift was previously scheduled to take place one week prior.
Construction crews will begin diverting westbound traffic to the newly constructed roadway starting June 16. Eastbound lanes will shift to the new roadway on the night of Thursday, June 19.
Between Monday and Thursday, traffic will be split to allow for the relocation of low-profile barrier walls and construction of temporary crossovers, which are required due to elevation changes. During this phase, left turns will be restricted, and U-turn diversions will be necessary due to elevation concerns.
Temporary traffic signs and message boards will be placed throughout the area to indicate traffic pattern shifts.
This work is part of the $15 million County Road 210 widening project, which will expand 0.7 miles of roadway from Trinity Way to Beachwalk Boulevard. The project includes six lanes, a new signalized intersection, sidewalks and bike lanes to help alleviate congestion in the area.
Drivers are encouraged to exercise caution during this time as traffic adjusts to the new configuration. Entering and exiting neighborhoods will be easiest outside of peak travel times. Planning ahead can help reduce delays and congestion.
Democratic Club to meet
Ponte Vedra Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. “chat & chew), Wednesday, June 18, at the Ponte Vedra Beach Library, 101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra.
The featured speaker will be attorney Rhona DiCamillo, who will provide updates on pending court actions involving President Trump’s executive orders and policies.
For more information, go to PVDemClub@gmail.com.
Farmers market open every Friday
The Ponte Vedra Friday Farmers Market takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday at The Peace of Heart Community Farm, offering fresh produce, local farm goods and a welcoming space to connect with neighbors and small businesses.
This farmers market features fresh, organically grown produce; Florida grass-fed beef and pork; real local honey; pasture-raised chicken and eggs; wholegrain breads; gluten-free sourdough bread; natural botanical skincare; creations by local artisans and more in a family-friendly atmosphere
The Peace of Heart Community Farm is located at 14A S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach.
Palm Valley Market every Tuesday
The Palm Valley Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday inside the Palm Valley Community Center, 148 Canal Road. The market offers fresh produce, baked goods, local honey, tea, seasonal treats, soap, jewelry, plants and more.
Family seining activity planned
Join a guided family seining activity from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at Guana Tolomato Matanzas (GTM) National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Learn about the animals and their roles in Guana Lake by pulling a seine net and collecting species of fish, crabs and other marine life.
Meet at GTM Research Reserve Guana Dam, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach.
Register online at gtmnerr.org/calendars.
The event is free, but parking is $3 per vehicle. All necessary gear (waders and boots) will be provided. Hat, insect repellent, water and sunscreen are recommended.
Alternate link for calendar contest guidelines
In a recent article on the upcoming “Gilded Paw” calendar, the long link for contest guidelines broke over two lines, inserting a hyphen in the break. There is no hyphen in the link. So, for those unable to access the guidelines using that link, it’s also possible to go to www.pinuppaws.com for the same guidelines.
In this fundraiser for the St. Augustine Humane Society, people are encouraged to enter their pets in the contest, and the public may then vote on their favorites. Winning pets will appear in the upcoming Pin Up Paws calendar. The deadline to enter a pet is July 10.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
