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St. Johns County Commission candidates stoke fiery response from fire union president
Two candidates for St. Johns County Commission stoked a fiery response from the union representing the county's firefighters after distributing a letter to firefighters aiming to undercut the union's endorsement of their incumbent competitors. Earlier this week, the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce hosted one of two Meet the Candidates forums, where residents met incumbent county candidates and those running against them. Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in straw poll. ...
Atlantic Beach neighbors push to rename park named after 'infamous' dog
ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. — A sign hangs in the intersection of Dewees Avenue and Coquina Place in Atlantic Beach, welcoming folks to Marvin’s Garden. One neighbor says when the sign went in, it caused a bit of a stir. “He did jump out of the second story window...
Primary Election Guide to be published
The Ponte Vedra Recorder is preparing to publish its Primary Election Guide, which will come out Aug. 8. We hope to include a brief blurb and photo of each candidate on the ballot. Candidates who would like to participate can email a portrait-style photo and a list of qualifications they...
Ponte Vedra library announced August program schedule
The Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library has announced its programs for August. Here are some of the highlights. The entire schedule can be found at sjcpls.org/branches/ponte-vedra-beach-branch. Adult Coloring Club. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 13; and 1-2 p.m. Aug. 27. Join in the fun, laughter and creativity as participants...
Jail On Wheels-Portable Convict Car
History Walk Marker in St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida. Convict cages housed prisoners at night in a well ventilated, safe, and comfortable camp. The portable jails pulled by mules moved workers from one road work site to another. The interior included bunks, heater, vent flu, and a toilet. Other...
$1.8M Vilano Beach Oceanfront Park project completed
St. Johns County joined the St. Johns Cultural Council and Vilano Beach Main Street on Wednesday, July 17, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of Vilano Beach Oceanfront Park, 2752 Anahma Drive, St. Augustine, following its $1.8 million renovation. The renovation project included:. Improvements to the northern walkover...
COA Center in Nocatee announces August schedule
The following programs will be held in August at COA Center at UF Health Nocatee, 351 Town Plaza Ave., Suite 205, Ponte Vedra. Unless specified otherwise, register by email to pbrunell@stjohnscoa.com or by calling 904-814-9407. Programs are open to adults ages 18+. For more information, go to coasjc.org/center-at-nocatee. TUESDAYS. Beading...
Jacksonville Beach Celebrates the ADA Anniversary!
• The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. Can you imagine not having your basic human rights legally established until the 1900s?!. • The purpose of the law is to ensure that people with disabilities have...
Ponte Vedra Artist Brook Page Selected for St. Augustine Beach Mural, Community Meeting July 30th
Ponte Vedra artist Brook Page has been selected to create the first in a series of murals that will make up a new St. Johns County Public Art Trail. Brook will create a mural at the St. Augustine Beach Pier — incorporating community feedback — with funding from the St. Johns Cultural Council, St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, and the Live Wildly Foundation.
LeMaire to leave St. Johns United Way, return to Community Foundation in Jacksonville
Nonprofit leader Mark LeMaire will return to The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida after leading the United Way of St. Johns County since 2022. Beginning Aug. 26, LeMaire will be the foundation's vice president for strategic donor initiatives, a newly created position. He will oversee grantmaking by the philanthropists who have funds...
COA’s River House announces August 2024 schedule
The following programs will be held at COA’s River House, 179 Marine St., St. Augustine, beginning in August. Classes are one to five weeks long and begin the first week of the month. For further information, call 904-209-3655 Monday-Thursday or email tharris@coasjc.org. For more information, go to coasjc.org/river-house. CLASSES...
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