Temporary closures on C.R. 214, Allen Nease Road
St. Johns County will temporarily close County Road 214 and Allen Nease Road from 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, to 6 a.m. Thursday, June 27, to install a new reclaimed water main across both roads. The county will utilize two separate construction crews to minimize the impact on the traveling public. Construction will require a complete closure of C.R. 214 between the water plant near Ryan Road and Allen Nease Road, about three-quarters of a mile south of C.R. 214. Detours will be established with necessary signage to provide advanced warnings and directions for roadway users.
These pipeline crossings are part of the State Road 207 Water Reclamation Facility and Pipeline Project, which will provide reclaimed water to all service areas, including the State Road 16 and Northwest regions.
J. B. Coxwell is the contractor, and the full improvement project is anticipated to be completed in the fall of 2025.
Candidate forum set for June 25
The Palm Valley Community Association, in collaboration with the Ponte Vedra Community Association, will host a candidate forum for St. Johns County District 7 state senator and District 18 state representative candidates on Tuesday, June 25, in the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library Community Room. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the event will begin at 6 p.m.
All qualified candidates for these offices who have been certified by the Florida Division of Elections to appear on the August 2024 Primary Election ballot are expected to participate.
For further information, contact: Greg Leonard (yrdbd@aol.com) or Dick Williams (dickwms@comcast.net)
Adventures in the Estuary Summer Camp starts Monday
During Adventures in the Estuary summer camp session IV at Guana Tolomato Matanzas (GTM) National Estuarine Research Reserve, 6- to 8-year-olds discover the wonders of the natural world. This immersive camp offers a unique opportunity to delve into the diverse ecosystems of GTM's coastal reserve.
The camp will be held 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 24-28 at the GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach. Camp will end early on Fridays; campers should be picked up at 3 p.m. For information, or to register, go to gtmnerr.org/visit/events.
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.
Beach cleanup is Saturday
The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM) will conduct a beach cleanup from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22. Meet at the GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, where gloves and trash bags will be provided. Participants will be directed to a specific beach for cleanup. Hat, insect repellent, water and sunscreen are recommended.
Email Candace.Killian@FloridaDEP.gov to participate.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
