Carolynn Castillo’s real estate business is unlike most others. Though she represents traditional sales, she specializes in probate cases. Her YouTube channel is the best place to learn about her work.
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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10/17/23
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First Coast Lighting and Fans owner Pete Duprey is one of those people who literally brightens up a room.
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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10/12/23
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Josh Hull is a fourth generation Floridian, and he shows his love for his hometown by giving back to the community through his involvement in the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra.
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As told to Anthony Richards
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10/5/23
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With so much to see and learn about in Northeast Florida, you can’t overstate the value of a knowledgeable tour guide. That’s why visitors, newcomers and even some longtime residents wanting to take a deeper look into The First Coast turn to Gary Sass, president of AdLib Luxury Tours & Transportation Inc. and Jacksonville Walking & Neighborhood Tours. Recently, he gave us a look behind the scenes of his unusual business.
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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9/28/23
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Anne Urban is the new president of the Ponte Vedra Woman’s Club.
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As told to Anthony Richards
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9/21/23
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Shelly Lenhart is director of lower school admission at The Bolles School. She is responsible for introducing families to the Bolles “All Things Possible” approach to education and walking them through the entire admission process on both the Ponte Vedra Beach and Whitehurst campuses.
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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9/14/23
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Keeli Scarlett is a recent graduate from Flagler College and the newest member of the team at the link in Nocatee. She enjoys working in this community and writing about interesting people.
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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9/7/23
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Ryan Murphy grew up in Ponte Vedra and attended The Bolles School in Jacksonville before continuing his swimming career in college and winning four Olympic gold medals for Team U.S.A. He has partnered with Goldfish Swim School to bring a facility to St. Johns around the spring of 2024, and is also training to qualify for the Olympics that summer in Paris.
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As told to Anthony Richards
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8/24/23
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Tina Minahan is a woodturner, which means she creates works of art in wood using a lathe.
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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8/17/23
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Jennifer Logue is the newly installed president of The Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach, a civic club that serves the local community.
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As told to Anthony Richards
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8/17/23
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John Aguilera is VP for business development at TruTechnology, which helps companies align their IT with their business goals, increase day-to-day efficiency and ensure they are protected against cybersecurity threats.
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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8/10/23
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In November, Bethany Mitidieri and her husband, Rick, opened Cutie Pies Bake Shop at 62 Cuna St. in St. Augustine. The shop has been a lifelong dream for Mitidieri who, after a successful career in education and with the help of her husband and son, launched the bakery.
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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8/3/23
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Walther Vliegen is in his third stint working at The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach and is the current general manager and COO of the club community.
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As told to Anthony Richards
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7/27/23
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Amy Groshell and her husband, Howard, own and operate Peace of Heart Community, a residential group home for young people who have autism. They also offer a day program and a very popular farmer’s market each Saturday.
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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7/20/23
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Maria Litwack moved to Ponte Vedra Beach more than 20 years ago and always dreamed about owning a store of her own.
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As told to Anthony Richards
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7/13/23
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Cynthia Steers has lived in the area for 26 years and always made candles as a hobby for her family and friends. However, about a year ago she decided to turn her love of candle making into a business of her own called Simply Cynthia.
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As told to Anthony Richards
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7/6/23
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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.
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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6/29/23
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Shawn Spencer is the vice president and general manager of the new Randy Marion Cadillac dealership, which recently purchased Claude Nolan Cadillac and is located along Southside Boulevard in Jacksonville.
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As told to Anthony Richards
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6/29/23
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Anderson Collier III, M.D., was recently named division chief of hematology/oncology, Department of Pediatrics for Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville.
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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6/22/23
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Laura Orta started her business Bella Pop, which specializes in balloon décor, about a year and a half ago.
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As told to Anthony Richards
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6/15/23
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Here’s a look at each of the novels of Kaye D. Schmitz.
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6/8/23
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Kaye D. Schmitz is an award-winning author of four published novels, the first being “The Consort Conspiracy, A Covington Family Mystery,” published in 2017.
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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6/8/23
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Attorney David Dunlap has been practicing civil law in Jacksonville for 25 years. He opened his own firm, Dunlap, Ravis & Miller, in 2016.
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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6/1/23
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Cross Regions Group President and CEO David Ergisi has been a part of the local commercial real estate development community for many years.
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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5/25/23
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Mark LeMair took over as president and CEO of the United Way of St. Johns County on Oct. 3, 2022, replacing Melissa Nelson, who assumed the role of president and CEO for United Way of Florida the previous June.
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As told to Shaun Ryan
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5/18/23
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