Fall Orchid & Plant Sale set for Sept. 12, 13
The Jacksonville Orchid Society is planning its sixth annual Fall Orchid & Plant Sale. There will be orchids, daylilies, orchid supplies, driftwood, related items and educational talks to help you care for your orchids. Free parking.
The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13.
The Jacksonville Orchid Society is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.
For more information, go to https://jaxorchidsociety.org/upcoming-events.html.
Daily’s Withdraws Comprehensive Plan Amendment
First Coast Energy, the Jacksonville-based owner and operator of Daily’s convenience stores, has withdrawn its application for a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment, CPA(SS) 2025-13. The application pertained to an approximately 7.7-acre property located at 600 State Road 13 North in the Fruit Cove area of St. Johns County. The application had been scheduled for a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 4 as part of its regular meeting. As a result of the withdrawal, the item was not considered at that meeting.
For more information about Board of County Commissioners meetings, agendas and updates, go to the sjcfl.us/bcc-calendar.
Palm Valley Market every Tuesday
The Palm Valley Market is open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
It offers organically grown produce, pasture-raised chicken, eggs and pork; grass-fed and finished beef; local honey; raw milk; bone broth; whole grain, sourdough and gluten- and dairy-free sourdough breads; an array of baked goods; all-natural plant- and animal-based skincare; local artisans; and more. This charming venue located in the heart of Palm Valley affords customers both an indoor and an open-air shopping experience. Palm Valley Market — Palm Valley Community Center, 148 Canal Blvd.
For more information, email info@PalmValleyMarket.com.
Farmers market open every Friday
The Ponte Vedra Friday Farmers Market takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday at Palm Valley Outdoors, 377 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, offering fresh produce, local farm goods and a welcoming space to connect with neighbors and small businesses.
This farmers market features fresh, organically grown produce; Florida grass-fed beef and pork; real local honey; pasture-raised chicken and eggs; wholegrain breads; gluten-free sourdough bread; natural botanical skincare; creations by local artisans and more in a family-friendly atmosphere.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
