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Michelle Purdy says she enjoys the warm weather and beach in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Michelle Purdy

Michelle Purdy is a member of the Ponte Vedra Woman’s Club and PV Women’s Civic Alliance, a businesswoman, a volunteer and a mom. What is your background? Tell us about your business or …
Kenlie Herring

Betty Griffin Center thanks its ‘Ambassadors’

More than 40 area businesses became “ambassadors” for Betty Griffin Center over the last year, providing in-kind and monetary donations to the nonprofit agency that provides emergency shelter and …
Outgoing President Walther Vliegen, left, and incoming President Will Burke at the Rotary Club of Palm Valley’s recent passing of the gavel ceremony.

Will Burke

Will Burke is the incoming president of the Rotary Club of Palm Valley. As the incoming president for the Rotary Club of Palm Valley, what are you most looking forward to? I’m most …
Mike Sember is a former Major League Baseball player who played for the Chicago Cubs and is currently living in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Mike Sember

Tell us a little about yourself, your background and where you are from.  I’m a Chicago native and was raised there and actually went to school on the Indiana side because we lived …

Diarmuid Graham

Diarmuid Graham, Dan Mariotti and General Manager Rachael Graham with one of their business’s products.
Diarmuid Graham, his wife and friend recently opened a Graze Craze Charcuteries Boards & Boxes franchise in Ponte Vedra Beach. In addition, Graham is a successful pilot. His story should inspire …

George Postell

Tell us a little about yourself, your background and where you are from.  Like so many in our area, the U.S. Navy brought me to the Jacksonville area. I grew up in …

Stephen Hutson

Stephen Hutson is the owner of Catch 27 alongside his wife, Lindsey. The St. Augustine restaurant grew from his lifelong love of food, cooking and community. His passion for hospitality and his roots …

Greg Leonard

Greg Leonard is unquestionably a leader in Palm Valley and Ponte Vedra Beach. He is one of a select group of deeply involved citizens, giving generously of his time and talent, always contributing to …

Tammy Coomer
Tammy Coomer, founder of Sea Breeze Cleaning Services, built her business out of a desire to give back and create opportunity after settling in St. Augustine with her family. With 15 years of …
Chef Donald Green is the new executive chef at Castillo Craft Bar + Kitchen.
Chef Donald Green
Chef Donald Green is culinary leader blending French technique with Southern roots. From mountain kitchens to fine dining, he now brings elevated, guest-focused experiences as the new executive chef …
Stéphane and Shalee Schafeitel wrote an award-winning bestseller called Master Your Mindpower.
Stéphane and Shalee Schafeitel
Stéphane and Shalee Schafeitel are the husband-and-wife team, also known as “Stéph & Shay.” They have been named the “world’s No. 1 resilience coaches” by Apple News and the couple …
Tery Spataro as seen in an imaginative AI image.
Tery Spataro
Tery Spataro is a creative innovator specializing in generative AI, with a journey that spans traditional art, digital design and groundbreaking AI-driven storytelling. Her work blends technology, …
Erin Spalding
Erin Spalding
Erin Spalding has had a successful, multi-faceted career and is today managing broker for the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty Ponte Vedra Beach/Nocatee Office. …
Madelen Salter
Madelen Salter
Madelen Salter is market president for Office Images in Jacksonville. In this role, she focuses on business development, market expansion, talent development and leading innovation regarding the …
Paul Carr began the Flamingo Coffee journey seven years ago.
Paul Carr
Paul Carr is a co-owner of Flamingo Coffee and over the past seven years they have grown a tight knit relationship with the First Coast community and are preparing to expand to two new locations this …
Marie Milton
Marie Milton, owner and founder of Three Stories Inn, opened her cozy, novel-themed inn in the heart of St. Augustine’s historic district to provide comfort and adventure to any who walk through …
Chef Barry Honan
Chef Barry Honan opened Lotus Noodle Bar as a way to bring his fine-dining experience and deep love for Japanese cuisine to St. Augustine, blending big-city flavor with a personal passion that’s …
Linda Benson
Linda Benson
Linda Benson is career development director for Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty.
Tanya Ramos-Puig
Tanya Ramos-Puig
Tanya Ramos-Puig is chief executive officer for the Monique Burr Foundation for Children, which will hold its annual “A Night in the Vineyard” on April 8.
Feeding Northeast Florida President and CEO Susan King is seen near one of the nonprofit’s trucks.
Susan King
Susan King is president and CEO of Feeding Northeast Florida, which has been a beneficiary of generosity by THE PLAYERS Championship.
Michele McManamon, CEO of Operation New Uniform
Michele McManamon
Michele McManamon, CEO of Operation New Uniform, is a dedicated leader focused on helping military veterans transition to new careers. She has been actively involved with THE PLAYERS since 2010, …
Marc Hassan is this year’s First Vice Chair for THE PLAYERS Championship’s volunteer leadership team.
Marc Hassan
Marc Hassan is this year’s First Vice Chair for THE PLAYERS Championship’s volunteer leadership team. It’s a position with a lot of responsibility and one that requires years of preparation. …
Susan Cramer
Susan Cramer is senior director, tournament merchandise operations, and oversees one of the most popular stops at THE PLAYERS Championship: The Fan Shop. The 40,000-square-foot retail shop features …

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