Voter registration deadline is Monday
The deadline for Florida residents to register to vote in the upcoming 2026 general election is Monday, Oct. 5.
Online voter registration is available at www.registertovoteflorida.gov. Voter registration is also available at local public libraries, Tax Collector offices and the Supervisor of Elections Office during regular business hours.
The Nov. 3 general election is open to all registered voters in St. Johns County. It is recommended that all voters go to www.votesjc.gov and use “My Voter Status” to check their registration status. The site can also be used to update voter records, view sample ballots or request a vote-by-mail ballot. Voters who need to update their address are encouraged to do so before Election Day so that they will know their correct polling location.
For more information, go to www.votesjc.gov or call the Elections Office at 904-823-2238.
Vicker’s Landing Boutique Sale is Oct. 6
The Vicker’s Boutique Sale will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Vicker’s Sawgrass Community Building, 1000 Vicker’s Landing Way. Featured this month will be decoration items for Halloween and Thanksgiving, along with framed art, antiques, household items, knick-knacks and jewelry. Cash or checks only. Proceeds benefit the employee scholarship fund.
The public is welcome and parking is expedited by on-site security staff.
Speaker announced for Essential Tremor meeting
The Essential Tremor Support Group will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Baptist HealthPlace at Nocatee, 400 Colonnade Drive, Unit 130; Ponte Vedra (Nocatee). Attendees will hear from Melissa Ruff, LCSW. She is an experienced psychotherapist working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, bipolar disorder and an array of other issues. Stress, common for many individuals, even those without “ET,” exacerbates the condition. Ruff will offer methods of mitigating these symptoms. All are welcome. Questions/RSVP: Jan Kary; jkary@verizon.net.
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.
Palm Valley Market open every Tuesday
The Palm Valley Market is open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
It offers local, pesticide- and herbicide-free produce; pasture-raised chicken, eggs and pork; grass-fed and grass-finished beef; A2/A2 raw milk; bone broth; seafood; local honey; whole grain, sourdough, and gluten- and dairy-free breads; an array of baked goods; all-natural plant- and tallow-based skincare; fresh bouquets and planters; 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@PalmValleyFarmersMarket.com.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
