2023 was an important year for our community. Here are links to some of the most notable stories published by The Recorder over the past 12 months.
JANUARY
Morris Center’s reputation brings family from South Africa. To read, click HERE.
Baptist Medical Center Clay officially open. To read, click HERE.
Gov. Ron DeSantis inaugurated. To read, click HERE.
THE PLAYERS enters sweet spot five years into March date. To read, click HERE.
Sharks hammer Crusaders with five-goal senior night. To read, click HERE.
FEBRUARY
Lightner celebrates diamond anniversary with exhibits, open house. To read, click HERE.
Dreicer begins role as president for Baptist Beaches. To read, click HERE.
Flagler Health+ announces plans to join UF Health. To read, click HERE.
DONNA Foundation celebrates the 16th running of Marathon Weekend. To read, click HERE.
Sharks cruise past Golden Eagles for girls soccer district title. To read, click HERE.
Late comeback falls just short for Sharks in district championship. To read, click HERE.
MARCH
FOX’s Kilmeade broadcasts show from local diner. To read, click HERE.
Step back in time with Bilotta Collection’s rare toy showcase. To read, click HERE.
Architectural renderings for 1738 Fort Mose reconstruction unveiled. To read, click HERE.
Comcast Business named PLAYERS Proud Partner starting 2024. To read, click HERE.
100 attend Golden Pineapple Gala. To read, click HERE.
THE PLAYERS gets crowd-pleasing champion: Scottie Scheffler. To read, click HERE.
Sharks’ run ends in title game second year in a row. To read, click HERE.
APRIL
PLAYERS Championship surprises team with customized van. To read, click HERE.
Nease represented well at civics and debate state championship. To read, click HERE.
Jacksonville Symphony’s Lewis to conduct Paris Opera Ballet. To read, click HERE.
MOSH gets OK for Jacksonville Shipyards location. To read, click HERE.
Smith named PLAYERS executive director. To read, click HERE.
Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center now open. To read, click HERE.
New Palm Valley Road traffic light is a go. To read, click HERE.
Aqua Grill marks 35 years, raises money for Mission House. To read, click HERE.
Sharks boys volleyball tastes success three years in. To read, click HERE.
Planet Swim, JAX50 event offers unique opportunity. To read, click HERE.
MAY
Ponte Vedra High School students win awards at state Chinese Competition. To read, click HERE.
River Garden Hebrew Home once again receives Gold Seal Award. To read, click HERE.
Rabbi Dyme installed at Beth El. To read, click HERE.
New Level Up Dance team already winning competitions. To read, click HERE.
Beaches event celebrates arts, artists in the community. To read, click HERE.
Thirty-year development plan proposed for Inn & Club. To read, click HERE.
Boselli receives ‘Rock of Community Award’ at Mineral City event. To read, click HERE.
Guarnera chooses Michigan, eyes future development. To read, click HERE.
JUNE
New law defines who can drive a golf cart. To read, click HERE.
Diocese of St. Augustine mourns the death of Bishop Emeritus Victor Galeone. To read, click HERE.
St. Johns County named among Florida’s most generous. To read, click HERE.
University of St. Augustine breaks ground on new campus. To read, click HERE.
Flagler Hospital Auxiliary celebrates 135 years. To read, click HERE.
Flagler Health+, UF Health presidents address partnership. To read, click HERE.
Ground broken for Jacksonville University’s St. Johns County location. To read, click HERE.
Ponte Vedra Beach Rotary Club celebrates 40 years. To read, click HERE.
1912 Ocean Bar & Rooftop celebrates grand opening. To read, click HERE.
Nemours celebrates opening of THE PLAYERS Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. To read, click HERE.
JULY
‘Unprecedented’ crowd forces rescheduling of first Inn & Club development meeting. To read, click HERE.
AUGUST
Vilano Beach renourishment project gets under way. To read, click HERE.
Judge Woolsey welcomed to the bench. To read, click HERE.
Grace Conservatory opens new facility. To read, click HERE.
Official 10th year of the Women’s Food Alliance Southeast. To read, click HERE.
Nocatee named ‘Best Place to Raise a Family in Florida.’ To read, click HERE.
St. Johns County becomes more inclusive toward guests with autism. To read, click HERE.
SEPTEMBER
Beach renourishment project moves forward. To read, click HERE.
UF Health St. Johns created as part of Flagler Health+ merger. To read, click HERE.
Attainable housing topic of Chamber event. To read, click HERE.
St. Johns County OKs partnership for operation, management of The Amp, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. To read, click HERE.
Local Scout joins elite company. To read, click HERE.
Jaguars discuss stadium plans during county huddle. To read, click HERE.
OCTOBER
Culinary world converges for Amelia Island Cookout Epicurean Weekend. To read, click HERE.
Toche crowned top Mary Kay salesperson. To read, click HERE.
Vilano project ground broken. To read, click HERE.
Joy Andrews selected as St. Johns County administrator. To read, click HERE.
NOVEMBER
County Commission approves PUD application for Inn & Club. To read, click HERE.
Redesign saves trees on Mickler. To read, click HERE.
Porsche Speedster earns ‘best in class’ auto show honor. To read, click HERE.
Baptist Health CEO named to Florida Trend’s ‘Florida 500’ list. To read, click HERE.
EnterCircle summit promotes spirit of entrepreneurship. To read, click HERE.
Lightner hosts major art exhibit. To read, click HERE.
‘Locked-in’ Panthers win first district title since 2015. To read, click HERE.
DECEMBER
Furyk Foundation packs more than 6K bags for holiday meals. To read, click HERE.
County Commissioners vote to censure Joseph. To read, click HERE.
‘Success’ is here’: Cultural Center moves into new home. To read, click HERE.
Donation helps American Legion post restart operations. To read, click HERE.
