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Ponte Vedra defeated Nease 21-1 in a FHSAA boys lacrosse Region 1-2A semifinal on April 26, 2023. The Sharks (16-5) advanced to the regional final for the second straight year. Nease ended its season 15-5. | Will Brown
April 1, 2025

Ponte Vedra High on track for new turf athletic field

The high school could be the first in the county with a turf field, but experts warn that artificial turf…

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The adult right whale Caterpillar surfaces next to its mother’s head in this aerial image taken on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, off Ponte Vedra Beach. | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
January 2, 2025

Baby right whales sighted with mothers off Ponte Vedra

Two endangered North Atlantic right whales — and their calves — were spotted earlier this week offshore from the Guana…

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Beach restoration stretched over more than 9 miles of coastline from the St. Johns-Duval county line south to the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve. | St. Johns County
July 8, 2024

St. Johns County finishes beach restoration early

Crews have been shoring up 9 miles of beach since March to fortify it against future storms.…

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The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, pictured this year. When it reopens next year, it will look different on the outside and will accommodate more people. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
April 26, 2024

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall to close one year for renovations

Work will begin soon on $11 million worth of renovations that will enlarge the stage and seating.…

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Capt. Sandy Yawn | Jacksonville Daily Record
January 30, 2024

Capt. Sandy Yawn buys Nocatee home for $1.6 million

Yawn appears on the Bravo series “Below Deck Mediterranean.” She also has planned a restaurant in LaVilla.…

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An illustration shows the proposed new Surf Club at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. l Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
September 22, 2023

Ponte Vedra resort plan moves forward despite complaints

The St. Johns County Planning & Zoning Agency approved a plan to upgrade and expand two resorts in Ponte Vedra.…

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The Ponte Vedra Inn and Club. | Ponte Vedra Beach Resorts
September 5, 2023

Hearing set Wednesday on Ponte Vedra Inn plans

Ponte Vedra Corp. wants to rezone about 91 acres for improvements to improve resilience and to compete with similar resorts.…