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Bus driver shortage creates significant challenges for schools, parents: superintendent
A shortage of bus drivers is disrupting school transportation, causing delays and inconvenience for families, according to School Superintendent Tim Forson. “Our most critical position right now is not teachers; it’s bus drivers,” Forson said. “We have buses sitting in our maintenance depot that we don’t have drivers for.” Forson noted that the district could […] The post Bus driver shortage creates significant challenges for schools, parents: superintendent appeared first on St. Johns Citizen.
Sprouts Farmers Market coming to St. Johns County
Not long ago, spotting a goateed biker in the Kombucha aisle would arouse some notice. But with demand for cleaner comestibles booming across the board, health food is no longer limited to the Birkenstocks demographic. The rapid expansion of Sprouts Farmers Market is a testament to the trend — and the chain is now headed […] The post Sprouts Farmers Market coming to St. Johns County appeared first on St. Johns Citizen.
Ex-NFL player and Tennessee Volunteer bringing elite new 3,700 square foot fitness facility to Ponte Vedra
A career-ending injury closed one career door for former Tennessee Volunteer football player Will Bartholomew– but flung another one wide open. The offensive lineman — who once protected Peyton Manning during his storied SEC reign — suffered a non-contact injury during training camp with the Denver Broncos that would ultimately require several surgeries. He returned […] The post Ex-NFL player and Tennessee Volunteer bringing elite new 3,700 square foot fitness facility to Ponte Vedra appeared first on St. Johns Citizen.
Beachwalk Margaritaville expands proposal to include AirBnB style ‘cottages’
You’ll be able to waste away a little longer at Margaritaville’s highly anticipated Beachwalk development if the popular resort giant gets its way. The company has amended its plans for the lagoon-side hotel to include AirBnB-style cottages where guests can stay for up to three months at a time, according to filings. Margaritaville would manage […] The post Beachwalk Margaritaville expands proposal to include AirBnB style ‘cottages’ appeared first on St. Johns Citizen.
Police break up massive brawl at St. Augustine High School after staffer activates alert system
The hurricane arrived early in St. Augustine Wednesday afternoon. The St. Johns County Sheriffs Office responded to a large-scale brawl at St. Augustine High School, the agency said. A staff member activated the distress button on their CENTEGIX device that automatically alerts law enforcement of an emergency in progress, SJSO said. Deputies arrived and quickly […] The post Police break up massive brawl at St. Augustine High School after staffer activates alert system appeared first on St. Johns Citizen.
New Professional Park coming to Nocatee after developer buys 2-acre parcel
A local firm is planning to develop a 16,000-square-foot professional park on two acres of land in Nocatee, The Parc Group announced. NTM Valley Ridge LLC recently purchased the commercial site at the intersection of Valley Ridge Boulevard and Greenleaf Drive, according to a press release. The developers will begin construction on a four building […] The post New Professional Park coming to Nocatee after developer buys 2-acre parcel appeared first on St. Johns Citizen.
Madison Schemitz’s mother and Good Samaritan Kennedy Armstrong receive prestigious Carnegie Medals
The mother of stabbing victim Madison Schemitz and the Good Samaritan who risked his life to stop her attacker have been awarded prestigious Carnegie Medals for bravery. The honor is “awarded to civilians who risk death or serious physical injury to an extraordinary degree saving or attempting to save the lives of others,” according to […] The post Madison Schemitz’s mother and Good Samaritan Kennedy Armstrong receive prestigious Carnegie Medals appeared first on St. Johns Citizen.
Nease High School administrators announce tragic passing of 11th grade student
Administrators at Nease HS told parents in a heart-wrenching email Tuesday that an 11th grade student has died. “We received heartbreaking news that one of our 11th grade students has passed away,” the note read. “The Nease administration, faculty and staff want to express our sympathy to the family and appreciate any support from our […] The post Nease High School administrators announce tragic passing of 11th grade student appeared first on St. Johns Citizen.
Exclusive: Proceeds from most expensive Ponte Vedra Beach home listing in history will go to this local charity
Proceeds from the sale of the highest-priced home in Northeast Florida history will provide a stunning windfall for a world-renowned cancer charity, The Citizen has learned. The owner of the $25.5 million Ponte Vedra Boulevard property, entrepreneur Rick Sontag, recently signed it over to the nonprofit organization he founded with his wife Susan Sontag, Sotheby’s […] The post Exclusive: Proceeds from most expensive Ponte Vedra Beach home listing in history will go to this local charity appeared first on St. Johns Citizen.
Record-breaking $25.5 million Ponte Vedra Beach listing tied to famed cancer philanthropists hits the market
A record-breaking listing for a Ponte Vedra Boulevard mansion tied to famed cancer philanthropists has hit the market for $25.5 million. If sold at that price, the 10-bedroom, 9,870-square-foot oceanfront residence would break the prior sales record of $22 million paid for 349 Ponte Vedra Boulevard by former T-Mobil CEO John Legere in January. The […] The post Record-breaking $25.5 million Ponte Vedra Beach listing tied to famed cancer philanthropists hits the market appeared first on St. Johns Citizen.
Body of 15-year-old swimmer found at Ponte Vedra Beach
The body of a 15-year-old swimmer was discovered Monday morning in Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Johns County Police said in a morning Facebook post. Investigators have confirmed that it’s the same teen who went missing in Jacksonville Beach after getting caught in a rip current at 4:45 p.m. Saturday. “The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office […] The post Body of 15-year-old swimmer found at Ponte Vedra Beach appeared first on St. Johns Citizen.
New Japanese-Italian Fusion Restaurant coming to Ponte Vedra Beach
Jacksonville restaurateur Kelvin Nole foresees an upscale dining renaissance in Ponte Vedra Beach. The Indonesian-born entrepreneur plans to unveil Black Pearl — a Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant — to a 4,200-square-foot space on A1A in the Ponte Vedra Pointe Shopping Center this winter. Nole, who relocated to the River City from the West Coast several years […] The post New Japanese-Italian Fusion Restaurant coming to Ponte Vedra Beach appeared first on St. Johns Citizen.
Citing explosive growth and ‘historic’ staffing shortages, School Superintendent Tim Forson pushes for new taxes
There was a subtle but still unmistakably urgent tone in School Superintendent Tim Forson’s keynote address at a breakfast hosted by the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council. Citing cascading growth and soaring costs, Forson argued that the passage of two November school tax referendums is pivotal for the preservation of the […] The post Citing explosive growth and ‘historic’ staffing shortages, School Superintendent Tim Forson pushes for new taxes appeared first on St. Johns Citizen.
Sing Out Loud Live Wildly Showcase to draw nearly 30k people to St. Augustine this weekend
The Old City will ring with the sounds of some of the country’s most beloved vocalists this weekend with the return of the Sing Out Loud Festival’s Live Wildly Showcase. Headliners at the St. Augustine event at Francis Field — expected to draw nearly 30,000 people over two days — include Eric Church, Norah Jones, […] The post Sing Out Loud Live Wildly Showcase to draw nearly 30k people to St. Augustine this weekend appeared first on St. Johns Citizen.
St. Johns County Sheriff to host haunted jail festivities for kids and families
They’re Unidentified Flying Offenders. St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick’s annual haunted jail event for kids is back — and this time, aliens have taken over the house of corrections. The event will take place in the historic St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Jail Annex on October 18, 19, 25, and 26 from 6:30pm to […] The post St. Johns County Sheriff to host haunted jail festivities for kids and families appeared first on St. Johns Citizen.
Sriracha drama: Hawkers files for bankruptcy amid nasty ownership dispute
It’s enough to make your rickshaw wobble. Orlando-based Asian street food chain Hawkers — which has several bustling local locations — shocked devoted fans this week after filing for bankruptcy. But the company’s owners asserted that the move didn’t spell doom, and rose out of an ownership dispute with a lender. The “hyper-aggressive” funder, Hawkers […] The post Sriracha drama: Hawkers files for bankruptcy amid nasty ownership dispute appeared first on St. Johns Citizen.
How do the nation’s travelers feel about Jacksonville International Airport? The rankings are in
Whatever Jacksonville International Airport lacks in service it makes up for in serenity. After being brutalized at one of our nation’s more chaotic hubs, easing into the River City’s quaintly outdated venue calms the soul. Sure, the big boys may have directs to Kuala Lumpur and a Chanel — but we have a Shulas. So […] The post How do the nation’s travelers feel about Jacksonville International Airport? The rankings are in appeared first on St. Johns Citizen.
Noted businessman Brig Hart sells $7.1m Ponte Vedra Beach property — here’s where he’s headed
Pioneering network marketer Brig Hart has sold his waterfront South Roscoe Boulevard home — which includes a 3,166-square-foot collectible car garage with a bar — for $7.1 million, The Citizen has learned. The entrepreneur, who has made millions in a range of ventures over the decades including a lucrative stint at Amway, plans to build […] The post Noted businessman Brig Hart sells $7.1m Ponte Vedra Beach property — here’s where he’s headed appeared first on St. Johns Citizen.
Expanding Ford’s Garage chain considering new location in Beachwalk
Start your engines — and your appetites — good people of Beachwalk. The rapidly expanding Ford’s Garage Chain is considering a new location in the lagoon-side community, according to the Florida Times-Union. The popular chain immerses diners inside 1920s-themed Ford service stations packed with vintage vehicles and vast displays of old-time ephemera. The outlet reported […] The post Expanding Ford’s Garage chain considering new location in Beachwalk appeared first on St. Johns Citizen.
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