It’s Heather, your favorite guest blogger. This past weekend I participated in 26.2 with Donna, the National Marathon, Half-Marathon, and Relay to Finish Breast Cancer. Thankfully, I only wound up doing 13.1 with Donna! It was my inaugural event at this distance.
Hi All! It’s Heather again. The Florida Times Union ran an interesting article last week about one man’s quest to visit each of the Jacksonville public parks. He’s documenting his adventures in a blog, www.jaxparx.com. I visited the site today and it’s a nice resource. The site has individual listings for each park and a side function that allows you to search via zip code or area of town. Once you select a park, there’s a paragraph about the history, Mr. Smith’s comments and observations regarding the park, and additional photos. There are nearly 400 public parks in Jacksonville, so this project will keep Mr. Smith busy for quite some time. Revisit the site regularly if the park you’re interested is not listed. You can also suggest which park you’d like him to visit next!
The Florida Times Union ran an interesting article on local hikes this morning. One is right down the road for those living in Ponte Vedra Beach.
One of the great things about Amelia View is the neighborhood boat ramp! This community amenity provides access to Samples Creek. From Samples, you can reach Sister’s Creek, the Intracoastal Waterway, the Atlantic Ocean, and the St. Johns River. Tides are generally not a problem. However, there are some shallow areas, particularly during low tide, so it’s best to navigate with caution.
I recently listed two homes in a wonderful community in North Jacksonville, Amelia View. Amelia View is a navigable water and marsh front community, overlooking Nassau Sound and historic Amelia Island. Amelia View features a waterfront park on Samples Creek with a boat access ramp, gazebo and concrete floating dock. Boat and RV storage is available within the community, but not available to all residents. At the heart of Amelia View is a community center that features a swimming pool, clubhouse, covered lanai, basketball courts and a play area. Downtown Jacksonville and the River City shopping center are easily accessible from Amelia View. The community is close to quality educational facilities. Homes in Amelia View sit on large lots, some on almost an acre, many with beautiful marsh or water views.
Home prices are quite reasonable in Amelia View, especially considering that homes are fairly new. For example, 2990 Amelia Bluff Drive is a lovely home that has been meticulously maintained. This property has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths and sits on more that 3/4 of an acre. There are fantasic views of the water from almost every room. Believe it or not, the list price is below $300,000!
Continue Reading “Great Family Neighborhood with Deep Water Access in Jacksonville”
According to articles in both The Florida Times Union and the Ponte Vedra Recorder this week, reserve managers at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve are looking for old photos of the area to determine what the original landscape looked like. In particular, photos taken of coastal strand between Jacksonville Beach and Daytona prior to 1950 are being sought. The managers believe that this landscape, just south of Ponte Vedra Beach , may have been far different from what it is today. They are also seeking clues recorded in journal entries and notes from naturalists and explorers that may have visited the area in the early part of the century. Mining, farming, and roadwork all came to the area and altered the landscape. It’s been undisturbed as a park for about a quarter of a century now, but whether this landscape returned to what it was originally has yet to be determined.
Looking for something fun and different to do with your family? Try the free movie nights at Nocatee Community Park (707 Little River Road, Ponte Vedra).
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office wants everyone to have a safe and Happy Halloween. Using these safety tips and common sense you and your children can stay safe and enjoy Halloween.
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Hi All! It’s Heather again. I wanted to bring your attention to some really cool charitable events that are coming up in Ponte Vedra. The Donna Hicken Foundation is hosting a couple of fun activities that are right here in our backyard (and less demanding than a marathon)!
Continue Reading “Upcoming Charitable Events in Ponte Vedra and Nocatee”
I recently joined the Ponte Vedra Chamber of Commerce. While the organization has been in existance for over 10 years, they’ve recently moved into a beautiful new office on A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach and are working on updating the Chamber’s image.
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