Found 3 blog entries tagged as St. Johns County.

Living at the Beach? ’Tis the Season to Have Your Hurricane Season Game Plan Ready 

Living at the beach in Northeast Florida comes with incredible perks, yet hurricane season is part of the reality. The good news is, with the right preparation, you can stay safe, protect your home, and avoid the last-minute scramble. 

Hurricane over state of Florida

Hurricane Season Basics 

Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. The most active stretch is usually mid-August through October, when storms are more likely to form and strengthen. 

Know Your Evacuation Zone 

If you live in Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, or Atlantic Beach, you’re likely in an evacuation zone—most commonly Zone A.  Evacuation zones generally break down like this: 

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by Peyton Palmer, Senior Student, Nease High School
2024 Ponte Vedra Focus Blog Scholarship Winner


The Ancient City, St. Augustine, hosts two million visitors annually, and is home to many local hotspots. This national landmark encompasses a multitude of hidden gardens, restaurants, and roads perfect for Instagram posts or a formal photo session! Also, knowing where the top restaurants are is key to a memorable trip.  

Stone walkway and dining chairs at Ben's Pretzels in St. AugustineBen's Pretzels, St. Augustine, Florida

St. George Street is the main pedestrian only street in St. Augustine, consisting of clothing, souvenir stores, and restaurants. Off this street is Ben’s Pretzels, known for their delicious, soft pretzels. One incomparable thing this shop exhibits is their secret garden in…

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by Gwinn Volen

The St Johns County $36M beach renourishment project for Ponte Vedra Beach, where sand will be pumped in from the ocean to help protect against storms and prevent future erosion, has begun. The dredging work started March 29 just north of the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, and it will finish up in the 1300 block of Ponte Vedra Boulevard in late June. Below is a look at the projected timeline, and here is an interactive map of the progress.

Local groups have been working tirelessly to push this through.


Map of beach restoration in Ponte Vedra Beach

Here are the full details of the Ponte Vedra Beach project.

Information on Other Coastal Projects in St Johns County

  • Porpoise Point Drive Armoring Project
  • South Ponte Vedra FEMA Project
  • St Augustine Beach Army Corps…

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