A look at major career developments in the area.
Sauvage named Tourism Ambassador of the Year
Tina Sauvage, founder and CEO of Jax Tours, has been named the Tourism Ambassador of the Year 2025 by Visit Jacksonville. Sauvage is the first recipient of this newly created award, which recognizes outstanding leadership, innovation and passion in promoting Jacksonville as a premier destination.
“It is truly an honor to be recognized with this award,” said Sauvage. “My heart has always been in sharing the stories, history and culture that make Jacksonville unique. To be named the first-ever Tourism Ambassador of the Year is humbling and deeply meaningful — not just for me, but for the entire community that continues to inspire me every day.”
Sauvage, who has become known as one of Jacksonville’s most passionate advocates, was selected in a landslide decision. She is celebrated for her unwavering dedication to revitalizing the city’s historic and cultural landscape through creative tours, preservation projects, and strong partnerships with local businesses.
Candelino joins local real estate office
Jennifer Candelino has joined the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty Ponte Vedra office. With more than 30 years of experience living in Jacksonville and a deep understanding of the local market, Candelino brings both expertise and a personal connection to the community she calls home.
Candelino earned her bachelor’s degree in telecommunications from the University of Florida and has spent decades raising her family in Jacksonville.
She is available for real estate inquiries and consultations and can be reached at 904-631-1116, via email at Jennifer.Candelino@FloridaNetworkRealty.com, or online at JCandelino.FloridaNetworkRealty.com
The Ponte Vedra/Nocatee office is located at 333 Village Main St., Suite 670, Ponte Vedra Beach. Broker/Manager Erin Spalding can be reached at 904-285-1800, Erin.Spalding@FloridaNetworkRealty.com and floridanetworkrealtycareers.com.
Broyles joins local real estate business
Abby Broyles has joined the team of real estate professionals at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty. She brings a wealth of experience and a multifaceted background, combining law, journalism and design expertise to deliver exceptional service to her clients.
Broyles earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and a Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University. She spent a decade as a news anchor in Oklahoma City and practiced law as both a litigator and transactional attorney, specializing in real estate transactions. Her professional journey also led her to launch 1934 Luxury Designs, a renovation design company inspired by her grandmother, whose passion for design shaped Broyles’ own creative vision.
Broyles can be reached at 405-812-8714, via email at Abby.Broyles@FloridaNetworkRealty.com or online at ABroyles.FloridaNeworkRealty.com.
The Ponte Vedra/Nocatee office is located at 333 Village Main St., Suite 670, Ponte Vedra Beach. Broker/Manager Erin Spalding can be reached at 904-285-1800, Erin.Spalding@FloridaNetworkRealty.com and floridanetworkrealtycareers.com
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
