Ponte Vedra Beach
FOOD & DRINK
Northeast Florida BBQ eatery ranks among top 50 nationwide; find out which one and where
Craving classic "Southern-style low and slow" smoked brisket, ribs, pork, turkey, chicken plus freshly made homemade sides like Datil Baked Beans, collard greens or creamy mac and cheese?. Just 30 miles south of Jacksonville, some of the nation's best barbecue is being served at a small roadside restaurant in Orangedale...
Dr. Melissa Johnson
Dr. Melissa Johnson has decades of experience as a veterinarian in the local community, but the Ponte Vedra Beach resident is about to embark on a new adventure as she is preparing to open Sunrise Vet at Sawgrass thanks to a partnership with Sawgrass Pet Resort. The new location is set to open on May 20, and it will serve as the home base while she will still provide her mobile vet service as an option for clients as well.
Rezoning sought for project that includes rooftop restaurant in Jacksonville Beach
A Jacksonville Beach-based restaurant management company is seeking rezoning of the 100 block of Fifth Avenue North in Jacksonville Beach to build first-floor offices and retail and a second-story rooftop restaurant. Jax Beach Investment Holdings, led by Managing Partner Greg Saig, announced the mixed-use project in a May 14 news...
Program helps hospice patients, pets
The Metabolic Research Center’s Ponte Vedra Beach location is holding its MRC Spring Fest and open house this week, through Saturday, May 18. Part of the festivities included a day celebrating Pet Peace of Mind, which is a Community Hospice program. That event was held Wednesday, May 15. The...
Singers By The Sea to present spring concert
On Sunday, June 2, the Singers by the Sea will present their yearly spring concert, “Coming Home To Music.” This event will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Palms Presbyterian Church, 3410 3rd St. South in Jacksonville Beach. This is a volunteer community choir co-directed by Becky Schumann and Teresa Mowbray.
Japanese gastropub to open in Jacksonville Beach
The recently closed Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi in Jacksonville Beach will become Izakaya Ko in June. The new restaurant at 1198 Beach Blvd. will be a Japanese gastropub that serves sushi, yakitori (skewered and grilled meats) and Japanese small plates, owners Jimmy and Johnny Tung said a May 16 news release.
St. Augustine's Woodpeckers Backyard BBQ named one of the 100 Best BBQs in America by Yelp
St. Augustinians, we’ve hit the charts again: Woodpecker’s Backyard BBQ has been listed No. 42 in Yelp’s Top 100 Barbecue Spots in the U.S. According to Yelp, reviews using the word barbecue were ranked by volume and ratings. Businesses with multiple locations listed the eatery with the greatest number. Yelp marked all businesses open on Feb. 28, 2024.
Flagler OARS together with Discover & Recover St. Johns Presents: Recovery Fest 2024 TShirt Design Contest Flagler & St. Johns Counties, Florida
Flagler OARS together with Discover & Recover St. Johns are thrilled to announce the launch of the Recovery Fest 2024 T-Shirt Design Contest, inviting artists and designers from around the world to participate in celebrating the journey of recovery from substance use disorders. The competition aims to crowdsource creative and...
Beaches Museum names Beach Legends honorees
Recognizing that tomorrow’s history is being made today, the Beaches Museum has announced the extraordinary individuals selected to be recognized at its Beach Legends Gala, to be held Sept. 13 at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse. “An annual gala has been part of our organization since its inception, but this...
Pet rescue fundraiser also a women’s networking event
Florida Women’s Law Group and Monahan Jewelers joined forces on April 16 in a collaboration to benefit S.A.F.E. Pet Rescue. The networking event was a fun opportunity for local women-owned business to get together, shop and benefit the community. Florida Women’s Law Group has been a longtime supporter of...
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