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    Interior Designs Stores at the Beach

    By Willow Logue | March 18, 2023

    In need of a little spring refresh, a whole house redo or a present for a friend? These local shops, and the interior designers associated with them, are perfect for all three.  Boxwood & Birch – Ponte Vedra Beach: Boxwood & Birch recently renovated and expanded  to include tableware, women’s luxury small goods such as... Read More

    5 Peaceful Places in Jacksonville to Visit

    By Jennifer Heller | March 17, 2023

    Written by Kyah Williams, 2023 Ponte Vedra Focus Blog Scholarship Winner Life can get pretty busy, as we all know. Sometimes a break is just simply needed, somewhere to go in between meetings or on the weekends. Your body, and mind, need rest. It’s necessary to perform well at anything and everything you do. It’s... Read More

    Neighborhood Spotlight: TPC Sawgrass

    By Jennifer Heller | March 10, 2023

    One of the most established and highly coveted communities in Ponte Vedra Beach is also home to THE PLAYERS Championship every spring. Sawgrass Players Club, lovingly known as TPC Sawgrass, is an established planned unit development that comes with a boatload of history. TPC Sawgrass History Early 1970s: TPC Sawgrass was developed by Jimmy Stockton... Read More

    Mortgage Gift Funds: What You Need To Know

    By Jennifer Heller | March 1, 2023

    by Aaron Bacus and Kelly Capozzi, First Coast Mortgage Funding Gift funds have been a hot topic recently for those looking to buy a home. So what exactly is a gift fund and can a buyer accept funds from anyone? Let’s dive into the nitty gritty! Gift funds are funds given to someone buying a... Read More

    5 Jacksonville Charities Offering Free Donation Pick Up

    By Jennifer Heller | February 24, 2023

    Moving, especially when downsizing, is a great opportunity to inventory the things that you have and begin the process of donating items that you no longer need, use or want. This can go beyond the scope of just clothing. Furniture items, small appliances and other household goods are highly accepted by donation centers who give... Read More

    THE PLAYERS Championship Info and FAQ

    By Jennifer Heller | February 17, 2023

    Every March, Ponte Vedra Beach becomes center stage in the golfing realm as THE PLAYERS Championship brings golfers, fans and media to our coastal town.  Welcoming this annual tradition is nothing new to residents of Ponte Vedra Beach as the PGA Tour has called Ponte Vedra Beach home to this tournament since 1974.  This event... Read More

    Top Real Estate Questions for 2023

    By Gwinn Volen | February 11, 2023

    Is the Market Crashing?  No. The balance between supply and demand is what affects prices, and in the greater Jacksonville market, we are at 3 months of supply which still indicates a seller’s market (6 months is a balanced market). We expect inventory to rise some in the Spring, but supply will still remain relatively... Read More

    Uncovering the Best Mortgage Possibilities

    By Jennifer Heller | February 8, 2023

    Are you in the market for a new home but unsure of the best mortgage options for you? Let’s explore the different mortgage options available, discuss the benefits of each option, and provide tips for a smoother home buying process. Read More

    To Sell or Pass Down a Family Vacation Home?

    By Gwinn Volen | January 29, 2023

    By Gwinn Volen My childhood memories of being in the country are vivid. Whippoorwills singing and frogs croaking in the pond at night. The smell of horses, cows and freshly bush hogged pastures. Sleepovers with cousins and friends, and even after-prom parties in high school. Once my kids were born, they too got to experience... Read More

    Meet PVPV Rawlings PTO President Jennifer Cleek

    By Jennifer Heller | January 27, 2023

    PVPV Rawlings Elementary is not only home of the Sea Turtles but an amazing Parent Teach Organization (PTO) that pours in to the school, its teachers, faculty and students. We’ve said “It Takes a Village” and support of the PTO is essential is each and every school. PVPV Rawlings is fortunate to have Jennifer Cleek... Read More