Author Archives: Jennifer Heller
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 Ponte Vedra Beach including welcoming new residents, living near the beach and the amazing dusk sky views. Amy’s love for the community extends into the... Read More
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. She will receive a $1000 check towards college expenses. This award is annually presented to an area high school student who presents “the most compelling... Read More
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 students look forward to for at least 13 years. Parents, overwhelmed with pride and joy, will reflect back to the day they dropped their little... Read More
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 of changes in the 32082 but loves the beach life and remaining quaintness that exude here. She’s also shown her love for the the local... Read More
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. Read More
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 serves in the community whole heartedly. Meet Amy Groshell. Amy is known for her efforts in serving the autistic community through her non-profit organization Peace... Read More
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 four, fitness coach and an inspiration in the Ponte Vedra community. Phil Squatrito, also known as “Coach Squats,” has a vigorous passion for fitness and... Read More
Coming Soon to Jax Beach: The Bearded Pig BBQ
If you’re anything like me and LOVE barbeque you have no doubt been driving on 3rd Street in South Jax Beach watching and waiting for The Bearded Pig to open its new location at 1700 3rd Street South. Beach residents who know and love The Bearded Pig have been making the very well worth it... Read More
Ponte Vedran of the Week – Kevin Sides
Everyone loves a feel good story so when we received an email and learned how Kevin Sides serves in the community, we knew there would be no better Ponte Vedran of the Week for today. Kevin has a thing for barbecue (he has 7 on his back porch plus a pull behind) and is currently... Read More
Dog Parks Around Town
In a world full of playgrounds for kids to let off steam, it’s fun to see more options of playgrounds for dogs popping up all over town where dog mom’s and dad’s can now bring their four legged kids to escape the couch, unleash some energy and have the “ultimutt” fun. Each one offers something... Read More
