Volunteers clean up coastline
The mission of Keepers of the Coast was visible July 5 at Mickler’s Beachfront Park as 125 volunteers scoured the sand for debris left by people celebrating Independence Day. The annual “The Day After” Beaches Cleanup celebrated its 10th year at several sites in St. Johns County including Vilano Beachfront Park, St. Augustine Beach Pier, A Street Beach Access, Crescent Beachfront Park and Mickler’s Beach. Overall, there was less debris collected this year than in years past according to Tara Dodson, president of Keepers of the Coast. Still, volunteers told her they can’t believe people leave trash behind.
Women's Food Alliance takes tour at St. Augustine Distillery
Imagine a private tour with close friends at the St. Augustine Distillery, with tasting glasses overflowing with classic, local liquors and a catered meal for everyone to feast upon while they catch up on their daily lives and businesses. The women of the Women’s Food Alliance don’t need to imagine. On June 24, WFA founder and event planner, Leigh Cort planned this tour alongside alliance member and St. Augustine Distillery event coordinator, Zoe McDaniel, for an afternoon of cocktails and camaraderie for women in the hospitality industry.
Mickler’s Wharf to provide public access to Intracoastal Waterway
Without fanfare on June 21, the first pilings were set at the dead end of Canal Boulevard to begin construction of a 2,000-square-foot wharf to allow public access to the Intracoastal Waterway. The project first came before the St. Johns County Commission in May 2018. Canal Boulevard separates North Roscoe and South Roscoe Boulevard.
Art Therapy as a lifelong enrichment
Probably as old as humanity itself, art has been a central aspect how people interact with each other during the best and worst of times throughout history.
Voting closes July 20!
More than 38,000 votes have been cast so far in the Ponte Vedra Recorder Best of the Best of Ponte Vedra contest, which includes ZIP codes 32082 and 32081. Launched May 16, the contest is in recognition of the newspaper’s 50th anniversary, which will be celebrated in November (#CheersTo50Years). Voting is free and open to the public at www.pontevedrarecorder.com/BestOf2019 .
Nocatee celebrates Independence Day with golf cart parade and contest
Grass skirts, Hawaiian shirts brighten Nocatee Farmers Market
One of Us:Megan Wall
Nationwide high school students study St. Augustine’s Spanish heritage
