Lisa Barton

Hurricane season is rapidly approaching, unfortunately. It’s always a good idea to prepare early. Here are some resources that can help you with your planning and preparation if you live in Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Beaches, or Ponte Vedra Beach.

• The Northeast Florida Chapter of the American Red Cross – Check out this site for a short, informative video on how to prepare an emergency kit. 
• The National Weather Service’s National Hurricane Center – Use this website to track the status and path of storms. 
• Duval County Emergency Preparedness Department - This site allows you to register individuals with special needs in the event of emergency. Special needs residents in St. Johns County can find more information here. 
• St. Johns County Emergency Management Department and Duval County Emergency Preparedness Department - These sites contain various tips and links for residents living in St. Johns and Duval Counties.
• The St. Johns Country Emergency Management site can also be used to determine your evacuation zone. All you need to do is enter your address here. Duval County offers an interactive map to help you determine the same information. 

Here's a quick summary of the Long Cove neighborhood in Sawgrass Country Club. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

• Neighborhood: Long Cove
• Nearest Major Intersection:  A1A and TPC Parkway
• Gated: Yes
• Clubhouse: The Sawgrass Country Club has tennis, a pool, golf, and dining. You must be a member or a member guest to access these facilities.  However, club membership is not required to reside in the neighborhood. A variety of membership options are available, so you can choose an option that best fits your lifestyle.
• How Many Homes: Long Cove has 25 single family homes.
• Size Range: Most homes in this neighborhood range in size from 2,500 – 5,000 square feet.
• Pedestrian-Friendly: Yes, very.
• Recreation:  Several communities in Sawgrass Country Club have their own pools and playgrounds. Neighborhoods are very golf cart friendly.
• Nearest Grocery Store: Publix, Winn Dixie, and Fresh Market are all close.
• LB’s Favorite Neighborhood Feature:  TheLong Cove neighborhood is very close to the beach! Some of the homes have nice lake views.
• Fun Fact: Long Cove is a great option for someone in Sawgrass who wants a moderately sized home.

Congratulations, Jacksonville! Jacksonville was recently featured in the USA TODAY segment known as The Pop Traveler. This week's article highlights 7 great reasons to visit Jacksonville and includes the wonderful outdoor recreation activities, THE PLAYERS Championship in Sawgrass, and some of our more noteworthy musicians among others. Read all 7 fabulous reasons to love Jacksonville here.

Congratulations, Jacksonville! Jacksonville was recently featured in the USA TODAY segment known as The Pop Traveler. This week's article highlights seven great reasons to visit Jacksonville and includes the wonderful outdoor recreation activities, THE PLAYERS Championship in Sawgrass, and some of our more noteworthy musicians among others. Read all seven fabulous reasons to love Jacksonville here.

Join us for a spring Open House at 412 Big Tree Road in Odom's Mill on Sat., March 31st from 1-4p.m. This beautiful Ponte Vedra Beach home has a gourmet kitchen, two master bathrooms, and lovely preserve and lagoon views. Your customers won't want to miss the wonderful outdoor living space including a heated pool, screened lanai, and summer kitchen!

Here's a quick summary of the Lighthouse Bend neighborhood in Sawgrass Country Club. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

• Neighborhood: Lighthouse Bend
• Nearest Major Intersection:  A1A and TPC Parkway
• Gated: Yes
• Clubhouse: The Sawgrass Country Club has tennis, a pool, golf, and dining. You must be a member or a member guest to access these facilities.  However, club membership is not required to reside in the neighborhood. A variety of membership options are available, so you can choose an option that best fits your lifestyle.
• How Many Homes: Lighthouse Bend has 55 single family homes.
• Size Range: Most homes in this neighborhood range in size from 2,500 – 5,000 square feet.
• Pedestrian-Friendly: Yes, very.
• Recreation:  Several communities in Sawgrass Country Club have their own pools and playgrounds. Neighborhoods are very golf cart friendly.
• Nearest Grocery Store: Publix, Winn Dixie, and Fresh Market are all close.
• LB’s Favorite Neighborhood Feature:  Lighthouse Bend homes sit on large lots and have wonderful views of the water or golf course.
• Fun Fact: I once saw a bald eagle in this neighborhood!

Here's a quick summary of the Lake Kathryn neighborhood in Sawgrass Country Club. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

• Neighborhood: Lake Kathryn
• Nearest Major Intersection:  A1A and TPC Parkway
• Gated: Yes
• Clubhouse: The Sawgrass Country Club has tennis, a pool, golf, and dining. You must be a member or a member guest to access these facilities.  However, club membership is not required to reside in the neighborhood. A variety of membership options are available, so you can choose an option that best fits your lifestyle.
• How Many Homes: Lake Kathryn has 13 single family homes.
• Size Range: Most homes in this neighborhood typically have between three and five bedrooms.
• Pedestrian-Friendly: Yes, very.
• Recreation:  Several communities in Sawgrass Country Club have their own pools and playgrounds. Neighborhoods are very golf cart friendly.
• Nearest Grocery Store: Publix, Winn Dixie, and Fresh Market are all close.
• LB’s Favorite Neighborhood Feature:  Lake Kathryn is close to the entrance so is very convenient to A1A.
• Fun Fact: While showing properties, I watched a baby alligator cross the road.

Here's a quick summary of the Old Barn Island neighborhood in Sawgrass Country Club. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

• Neighborhood: Old Barn Island
• Nearest Major Intersection:  A1A and TPC Parkway
• Gated: Yes
• Clubhouse: The Sawgrass Country Club has tennis, a pool, golf, and dining. You must be a member or a member guest to access these facilities.  However, club membership is not required to reside in the neighborhood. A variety of membership options are available, so you can choose an option that best fits your lifestyle.
• How Many Homes: Old Barn Island has 86 single family homes.
• Size Range: Most homes in this neighborhood are between 3,000 and 5,000 square feet.
• Pedestrian-Friendly: Yes, very.
• Recreation:  Several communities in Sawgrass Country Club have their own pools and playgrounds. Neighborhoods are very golf cart friendly.
• Nearest Grocery Store: Publix, Winn Dixie, and Fresh Market are all close.
• LB’s Favorite Neighborhood Feature:  Old Barn Island is very close to the beach!
• Fun Fact: Luxury homes in this beautiful neighborhood have great lake views.

St. Johns County recently approved $1.3 million dollars for a sidewalk that would run along County Road 210 through Palm Valley in Ponte Vedra Beach. The new 5-foot-wide pathway would serve the Palm Valley Bridge along with Mickler and Neck Roads. The sidewalk will provide safer routes for pedestrian and bicycle traffic, particularly those residing in Odom's Mill, Sawmill Lakes, Plantation Oaks, Las Palmas, The Woodlands, and Old Palm Valley.

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Nocatee’s Community Development District (CDD) is named Tolomato Community Development District and includes all business and residences in Nocatee. The reason for creating a CDD is to assist with the financing, construction, and ongoing maintenance of public infrastructure including roadways, parks, and other amenities. The main benefit of the District is providing funds for the construction and maintenance of key infrastructure components within Nocatee, improving the quality of life of residents now and in years to come.