Presentation to help job hunters
Savvy job hunters are invited to a Zoom meeting, “Interviewing, Salary Negotiation and Mock Interview,” to be presented on Oct. 22 by Chad V. Sorenson.
Sign-in begins at 9:50 a.m. The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon. Register in advance at
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMld-yhrzouHNLiv2nzh6SHPYPeoIY4CL1X.
Those who register will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. All are welcome.
This is part of the Savvy Job Hunters Ministry. Learn more at christepiscopalchurch.org.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program deadline is Nov. 30
St. Johns County is urging all eligible residents to apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program no later than Nov. 30, which will ensure all county funds are sent to recipients by the federally mandated deadline of Dec. 31.
The public relief program provides rental and utility assistance to county residents at risk of eviction because of COVID-19. Households in St. Johns County that have individuals qualified for unemployment benefits, incurred significant costs or experienced other financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are highly encouraged to apply.
For more information or to apply for this program, go to https://stjohns-crr.unqork.io or call 904-344-3188.
Grant program available to small businesses
Small businesses in St. Johns County can apply for funding assistance through the Small Business Exterior Grant Program. On Sept. 7, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners appropriated $500,000 to this program aimed at helping small businesses enhance outdoor spaces for COVID-19 mitigation. This funding is part of Phase I of the American Rescue Plan Act signed into law by President Biden earlier this year. The county is estimated to receive $51.3 million in ARPA funding. To date, the Board of County Commissioners has appropriated $7,843,500.
Eligible businesses must be located in the county, be an active and operational business at the time of applying and have no more than 100 employees as of July 1, 2021. To see the full list of eligibility criteria, go to sjcfl.us/sjcarpa/FAQs.htm.
Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. July 1, 2022. Each eligible business is limited to one application.
Development group announces purchase of Jacksonville Beach property
Trevato Development Group recently announced the purchase of the property at 704 1st St. North in Jacksonville Beach. The 1.36-acre vacant property is the former site of the Dolphin Depot restaurant and directly across 1st Street from the recently opened Margaritaville Beach Hotel. The $8.5 million purchase closed Oct. 8.
Trevato plans to redevelop the property to include a mixed-use development featuring 180 parking spaces.
This development will be Trevato’s fifth project in Northeast Florida’s coastal community.
St. Johns County has available volunteer opportunities
The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners provides residents interested in serving their community and participating in local government with a variety of board and committee opportunities. The volunteer positions consider and make recommendations regarding various topics, including planning and zoning issues, development projects, libraries, parks and recreation facilities and programs, and arts, culture and tourism.
The following boards and committees are currently accepting applications:
Go to the Boards and Committees webpage at sjcfl.us/Boards to view the requirements and duties of each board and committee, and to download an application.
For more information contact the Board of County Commissioners office at 904-209-0300 or email mlundquist@sjcfl.us.
