This year’s Beaches — A Celebration of the Arts annual fundraising event held on May 7 at Casa Marina Hotel in Jacksonville Beach raised $95,000 to support educational programs at First Coast Cultural Center. more

With husband Chuck Points at her side, Rose Ann Points manages St. Augustine Sailing, the local SailTime franchise and the new-and-used boat sales brokerage, Yacht Sales by Rose Ann. She began her boating life cruising the Columbia River in Oregon with her family. In 1996, she moved to Florida and lived aboard a ketch with her children for 13 years. more

Paul Anderson Youth Home will hold its 18th Annual bike ride July 8 to July 14 and Ponte Vedra Beach is one of the stops along the route. more

Becker's Healthcare has recognized R. Lawrence Moss M.D., president and CEO of Nemours Children’s Health, in the 2023 edition of its “145 Physician Leaders to Know” list. more

Maternal mental health conditions are the most common complications of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum – affecting one in five women. more

Caleb Laguens, center right, recently competed at the Jacksonville IKF PKB-PMT-PBSC kickboxing tournament in the Point Sparring Modified Muay Thai competition. more

Butterfield Garage’s featured artist for December is Jim Rivers, a “Wizard of Wood” with his handcrafted furniture and sculptures. more

Hope at Hand recently shared details of its receipt of multi-year grants from three major philanthropic organizations. more

The housing market in the six counties of Northeast Florida is improving for prospective buyers, according to statistics from January released this week by the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors. more

The idea for a Tournament Players Championship came from the second PGA Tour Commissioner, Deane Beman. more

Grade 4 students on the Bolles Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Campus took their study of Aesop's Fables to the stage in George Hall on March 7, sharing their interpretations of the stories in creative, colorful ways. more

The Anastasia Mosquito Control District will hold the grand opening for its Vector Education Center and Science Museum, inviting the public to an exclusive event on Tuesday, March 26. more

Flagler College has received a significant grant from Siemens’ Empower+. The contribution, totaling $30,000, will support two vital initiatives within the college community. more

This year marked the 23rd anniversary of the SenioRITAs Tennis Tournament at Sawgrass Country Club. more

As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many families and children are giving thanks and giving back—to children in need around the world through Operation Christmas Child. more

Dana L. Rector has been a hair stylist for more than 30 years, most of that time in Stamford, Connecticut. Six years ago, she moved to Ponte Vedra where she could be near family. When Covid-19 forced many salons to close, leaving people no way to access their services, Rector launched her business to do hair styling in people’s homes. Even as life has returned to normal, customers have found her service to be a time saver. And mobile hair styling continues to be convenient for those who cannot get out. more

The Arc Jacksonville recently announced the launch of a three-year pilot program to aid individuals with intellectual differences who face the challenges of Alzheimer's disease and dementia on the First Coast, as well as their caregivers. more

The Northeast Florida Builders Association recently honored the community of Seven Pines with six Laurel Awards including Master-Planned Community of the Year. more

Bank of America recently announced a $175,000 donation, totaling more than 1 million meals to Feeding Northeast Florida, to address food insecurity in the Northeast Florida region. more

The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation hosted its 28th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic at TPC Sawgrass on May 7 and 8. more

The Recorder has launched its fifth annual Best of the Best of Ponte Vedra contest, covering ZIP codes 32082 and 32081. more

The local Florida Crown Region of the Porsche Club of America is raising awareness of heart disease and having a fundraiser for the Baptist Heart Hospital. more

Patriotism was in full swing this Independence Day as several golf cart owners came out for Nocatee's annual parade celebrating the United State of America. more

There is no question that TPC Sawgrass, home of THE PLAYERS Championship, is a major destination for golf enthusiasts. more

As Tropical Storm Idalia strengthens, local homeowners should consider checking their roofs as part of their storm preparations. more