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As it always has, the smell arrives first. For some it’s a marshy, salty aroma, the smell of the Mayport Ferry port at low tide minus the diesel. It has those unmistakable sharp and spiky flavor …
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By Kevin A. McIntyre
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6/26/26
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June is Men’s Health Month, a nationally recognized observance focused on awareness, prevention and education regarding the health of men and boys. It’s easy to get caught up in summer …
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By Dr. Mario Pulido
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6/18/26
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The idea of being a dad has, in my opinion, changed over several generations. In my grandfather’s generation, dads were providers. Mothers handled the household and the children. From what I’ve …
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By Hugh Osteen, CEO, Owner, Ponte Vedra Recorder
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6/18/26
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The summer months in Northeast Florida can be hot and humid! When adding to your landscape, it is important to select plants that are hardy enough to withstand these sometimes harsh conditions.
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By Kathy Esfahani
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6/18/26
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By late June and into early July throughout the 1970s, the summer seasons in Ponte Vedra Beach would begin to wear thin on the patience of some of the older year-round residents.
Things …
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By Kevin A. McIntyre
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6/18/26
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I have been an outpatient physical therapist in this area for over 25 years specializing in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation. Most sport-related injuries that I have treated for the average …
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By Chris Kopp
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6/18/26
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The house was contemporary by modern standards, and it spoke a Florida dialect of California “Eichler” that was popular in the ’50s and ’60s. It shared its vernacular with only a few other …
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By Kevin A. McIntyre
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6/11/26
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Keeping your yard beautiful does not have to require hours of work. Low maintenance landscaping is attainable and enjoyable with just a bit of planning. Although every flower and/or plant needs some …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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6/11/26
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Helen Pickette was born in the late 1940s in a part of Ponte Vedra that still clings fiercely to the name Palm Valley. It is, in their minds, a different place separate and unrelated to the mansions …
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By Scott A. Grant, JD
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6/4/26
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A few years ago, a Ponte Vedra homeowner made a series of decisions that cost him more than he expected. Not reckless ones — reasonable ones. The kind any of us might make. A storm had pushed water …
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By Rick Makanji, President, Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood
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6/4/26
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For 59 years, the reminder of the Vietnam War has faced me every day — in the form of a bracelet.
I purchased the silver POW/MIA bracelet shortly after I got married. At the time, it was a …
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By Marlene Scheer
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5/28/26
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I cannot recall how many times I’ve been asked, “Lee, should I blow or not?” Our slogan, “Know Before You Blow” was never meant to infer that one should never blow during a DUI …
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By L. Lee Lockett, Esq.
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5/28/26
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To the Editor:
On behalf of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society North Florida Chapter, local staff and our event volunteers, we want to extend our appreciation and give a huge thank you to …
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5/28/26
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This year, Allen D. Nease High School’s NJROTC program was defined by commitment, discipline, teamwork and pride. From early morning practices to community outreach events, cadets dedicated …
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5/28/26
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As CEO of one of Florida’s seven managing entities providing behavioral health care to more than 320,000 uninsured or underinsured Floridians, I’m thrilled to see the priority that House …
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By Dr. Christine Cauffield
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5/28/26
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Two years before American screenwriter Rod Serling delivered a powerful commencement address at Ithaca College in May of 1972, he spoke in an interview for student-run TV there that survives today in …
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By Kevin A. McIntyre
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5/28/26
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A wonderful perk to living in Northeast Florida is the ability to grow citrus trees in your own backyard! A citrus tree allows you the fun of harvesting fresh fruit and also gives off a delightful, …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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5/21/26
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The Jacksonville Symphony presented a program of symphonic works on May 15 and 16, exploring important ideas about origins in their performance. The first half of the program found Jacksonville …
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By Matt Bickett
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5/21/26
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The Carry Cross, a local faith-based ministry founded on Oct. 11, 2009, began not in a workshop or business plan, but in a driveway with borrowed tools, collected driftwood and a renewed sense of …
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5/21/26
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For decades, we have been conditioned to measure health by weight. Lower the number on the scale, shrink the body, burn more calories. The message has been consistent and persistent. Smaller equals …
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By Marie Merritt, Founder, Momentum Fit Incorporated
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5/21/26
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By late May, the winter guests in PV had nearly all departed for home. Some were heading back to Winnetka, Darien and Sharon. Others would enjoy their summer weather in St. Louis, Newport, Boston and …
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By Kevin A. McIntyre
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5/21/26
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The second edition of Liam Coen’s football team began to take shape in March when they laid low as free agency opened. The Jaguars watched as running back Travis Etienne Jr., coming off a season in …
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By Brian Sexton
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5/21/26
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As we reach the final quarter of the school year, I am so incredibly proud and grateful for what our students, teachers and staff have achieved.
We remain devoted to delivering exceptional …
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By Kelly Barrera, District 4 School Board representative
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5/21/26
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Gerrymandering is heavily in the news these days. Almost everyone that you talk to is outraged that the other side is doing it. Sadly, the universal anger we perhaps should be feeling is missing. …
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By Scott A. Grant
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5/14/26
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The sands of Ponte Vedra Beach have a greater holding capacity than most other sands along the Florida coast from Fernandina to Daytona Beach. Or at least that’s how it seemed to this newly formed …
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By Kevin A. McIntyre
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5/14/26
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