Ponte Vedra High School golfer Stewart Slayden finished tied for second place in the Florida State Golf Association Boys’ Junior Amateur Championship for the ages 16-18 division last weekend at Streamsong Resort in Bowling Green. more

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. more

The Jacksonville Area Golf Association officially recognized the 10 recipients of its scholarships for 2019 at a banquet held Thursday, June 13, at Queen’s Harbour Yacht & Country Club. more

The movie “Loopers: The Caddie’s Long Walk,” narrated by Bill Murray, began a two-week run on Friday at the Corazon Cinema in St. Augustine. The final showing will be Thursday, July 11. There will also be a special introduction and Q&A on Friday night, July 5 by producer Ward Clayton. more

On Saturday, June 3, Karate America hosted more than 500 karate students and guests for a testing and tournament event conducted by Grand Master William Clark at the Sawgrass Marriott. The testing allowed the students to prove their physical rigor and training knowledge while giving them the opportunity to “win and learn.” more

For nearly 23 years, the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation has been driven to improve the outcomes of young people in the Durkeeville community in Duval County. On June 27, their efforts to reach more students with a state-of-the art Teen Center were honored with a $500,000 community challenge grant awarded by THE PLAYERS Championship. PGA TOUR pro, Jim Furyk, joined MWYF Founder Mal Washington; THE PLAYERS’ Executive Director, Jared Rice; and Duval County Public Schools’ Superintendent, Diana Greene for the presentation. more

The Jacksonville Area Golf Association officially recognized the 10 recipients of its scholarships for 2019 at a banquet held Thursday, June 13, at Queen’s Harbour Yacht & Country Club. more

The World Golf Hall of Fame’s membership grew to 160 on June 10 as Dennis Walters, Jan Stephenson, Peggy Kirk Bell, Retief Goosen and Billy Payne received golf’s highest honor during the 2019 Induction Ceremony at the Sunset Center in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California. more

The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach Ladies Golf Association (PLGA) held its annual Member-Guest tournament on May 9 and 10. There were two flights in the Margaritaville- themed event. more

Ponte Vedra High School senior Maximus Schalit was selected the 2019 Florida Dairy Farmers Mr. Lacrosse and Sharks head coach, Tom West, was named the 2019 Boys’ Lacrosse Coach of the Year. more