Author Archives: Jennifer Heller

Local Coffee Shop Drinks for the Non-Coffee Drinker

By Elizabeth Wainer, Senior Student at Ponte Vedra High School “Hey, we should catch up this weekend! Do you want to grab a coffee at 10?” This is an all…

Eat More “Hole” Foods: A Collection of Northeast Florida’s Best Mini Donut Shops

By Katherine Bi-Ji, 2021 Ponte Vedra Focus Blog Writing Scholarship Winner They say that the smallest things make the greatest impact, but did you know that this piece of advice…

Ponte Vedran of the Week – Amy Harris

Long time Ponte Vedra Beach resident has seen here fair share of changes in our community including watching this area grow leaps and bounds. There’s so much to love about…

Blog Scholarship Winner: Katherine Bi-Ji

Ponte Vedra High School senior, Katherine Bi-Ji, has been named the recipient of the Ponte Vedra Focus Blog Writing Scholarship, sponsored by The Volen Group, Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Partners.…

Baccalaureate & PV High School

One of the best times of your life comes when you finally close out one chapter and move to another. Graduating high school is just that event. It’s the milestone…

Ponte Vedran of the Week – Kim Sears

When you think of “staples of the community” Kim Sears just may come to mind. As a Beaches and Ponte Vedra Beach lifelong resident, Kim has seen her fair share…

Ponte Vedran of the Week – Leslie Weed

We are thrilled to bring you this week's Ponte Vedran of the Week - Leslie Weed. When Amy Groshell was asked to pay it forward and nominate someone she believed loves ALL things Ponte Vedra Beach, gives endlessly and supports the community wholeheartedly, she didn't hesitate to let us know about Leslie Weed. Leslie has been a long time resident of Ponte Vedra Beach for 30+ years, loves the climate, stretches of beach and the morning's beautiful sunrise.

Ponte Vedran of the Week – Amy Groshell

It comes as no surprise that this week’s Ponte Vedran of the Week came to mind for Phil Squatrito when asked to nominate someone who gives endlessly, loves unconditionally and…

Anejo Cucina Mexicana

Since “Taco Tuesday” has become a thing, hungry residents flock to local Mexican restaurants and food trucks each week for all things tacos. Those flocking to Ponte Vedra Beach’s newest…

Ponte Vedran of the Week: Phil Squatrito

People who exude passion and drive for what they do are like unicorns.  This week’s Ponte Vedran of the Week is a unicorn recreated as an incredible husband, father of…