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Holiday Lights in Jacksonville and The Beaches
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — which means, holiday light displays! What better way to enjoy the holidays then to grab some hot chocolate and drive around town to see all the amazing light displays near the beach. It will make for a fun family night, get the kids out of the... Read More
Pickleball Fundraiser Success for INK!’s Investing in Kids
Pickleball has become a hot topic these days as everyone seems to be embracing this sport accidently created back in the mid 1960’s. Don’t snicker at it being a sport either, it’s backed by over 53K members of the United States Amateur Pickleball Association (U.S.A.P.A.). We thought with all the love for this trending sport,... Read More
The Beaches Town Center: Where Neptune Beach Meets Atlantic Beach
Just north of Ponte Vedra Beach and Jacksonville Beach sits two quaint beach communities thriving in local hotspots featuring fantastic dining, entertainment, shopping and of course, some of the prettiest ocean frontage to grace the First Coast. The Beaches Town Center is not just a landmark to the locals looking for good food but vacationers... Read More
Day Trip from the Beach: Zip Lining in Ocala
A Day Trip to Zip the Canyons in Ocala, Florida With the cooler temperatures finally upon us, it’s the perfect time to plan a fun day trip to just about anywhere. If you’re the adventurous type like me, you should try Zip the Canyons in Ocala, the only true canopy tour in all of Florida.... Read More
Ponte Vedra Focus Blog Scholarship Celebrates 5th Anniversary
It’s hard to believe this is the 5th year of the Ponte Vedra Focus Blog Scholarship! It’s been amazing to be able to help our local students achieve great things when leaving high school and this year will be no different. The annual Blog Scholarship is sponsored by The Volen Group at Keller Williams Luxury... Read More
Girlpower NFL Flag Football: Where are They Now?
This time last year we introduced you to Girlpower NFL Flag Football and coach Phil Squatrito for it’s inaugural season taking place at Davis Park in Ponte Vedra. We thought it would be a great time to update you on where Girlpower is today and some of their amazing achievements in only one year. Girlpower... Read More
Pickleball Fundraiser hosted by The Volen Group
Since everyone loves pickleball as well as supporting local organizations, The Volen Group at Keller Williams Luxury in Ponte Vedra Beach decided to combine both for one special event. On Tuesday, November 15 from 4PM – 7:30PM, The Volen Group is hosting a Pickleball Fundraiser supporting INK!’s (Investing in Kids) initiatives to elevate St. Johns... Read More
Top 5 Reasons to Live in Ponte Vedra Beach
Ponte Vedra Beach is known for being a quaint resort town between Jacksonville and St. Augustine. History of this lovely area dates back to 1912 when it gained notoriety for minerals found along the dunes resulting in it being aptly named Mineral City. The titanium, rutile and zircon minerals located along the shorelines were vital... Read More
Beaches Real Estate Market Finds Its Equilibrium
By Gwinn Volen We are moving towards a balanced market in Ponte Vedra Beach and its nearby communities. Real estate market health is best measured by months supply of homes. Months supply measures the number of months it would take to sell all the current homes on the market given the current sales pace. Six... Read More
From Full House to Empty Nest: Downsizing in Ponte Vedra Beach
Are you a proud parent that has raised the kids, ushered them into adulthood and thought, what’s next? Once the kids are out of the house many parents opt to downsize. Moving to a smaller place that is much more practical once the kids are grown and “adulting” on their own means new adventures for... Read More