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Legendary Quality Service Since 1965 904.285.6300 • WatsonRealtyCorp.com 4 Community News Ponte Vedra Recorder · March 31, 2016 Recorder names Logue managing editor Jennifer Logue has been named “We are so happy to have someone publications, including The Patriot ficer of the Recorder’s parent com- managing editor of the Ponte Vedra of Jennifer’s talents join our staff,” Ledger newspaper in Quincy, Mass., pany, OPC News, LLC, based in South Recorder and its associated publica- Griffin said. “Her experience will be and worked for 10 years at public Carolina. OPC is owned by brothers tions, publisher Susan Griffin has invaluable to us as we continue to broadcasting leader WGBH Boston. Kyle, Jack and Graham Osteen of announced. build and expand our publications.” She holds a degree in print jour- Sumter, S.C. Logue is a Ponte Vedra resident Logue has more than two decades nalism from American University in “The Recorder is Ponte Vedra’s with roots in New England and has of communications experience that in- Washington, DC, where she received hometown newspaper and it carries extensive experience in newspapers, cludes writing for a daily newspaper, the Outstanding Print Journalism Stu- a very strong brand, and we expect public broadcasting and public rela- editing a quarterly journal and manag- dent Award. it to continue growing rapidly in the tions. She fills the position left vacant ing public relations for a number of “We are so excited to have Jennifer coming months and years,” Miller said. by the departure of Kelly H. McDer- organizations. join our great staff in Ponte Vedra,” “Jennifer will be instrumental in that mott. She has written for a number of said Larry Miller, chief executive of- success.”

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR Identity theft an ongoing problem I’m a newspaper person. Ever since this community in a way that no other the day I proudly shouldered my news- local publication with “Ponte Vedra” in its for Florida residents, officials say paper carrier’s bag as a child and de- name can claim. (Similarly named publi- livered my first paper to my neighbors cations may also cause confusion among By Jennifer Logue cause we already have it.” in Quincy, Mass., I’ve appreciated the readers, leading them to believe that Editor important role a good newspaper can other papers with “Ponte Vedra” in the The caller claimed to be from No shortage of scams play in the local community. name are in some way affiliated with the the IRS. From stealing personal informa- A decade later, when I began writing Recorder. Don’t be fooled; as an inde- The consumer owed the gov- tion from homeowners’ trash to fil- for that same paper, the critical role of pendent newspaper, the Recorder stands ernment a lot of money, the caller ing someone’s tax return as part of newspapers hit home even more. Report- alone in its unrivaled, in-depth coverage said, and then instructed the per- a money laundering scheme, there ing on everything from local criminal of the Ponte Vedra community.) son to look out the window to see is no shortage of identity theft trials and arts festivals to the problem As a fairly new resident of Ponte the police car waiting to take them scams, government officials said. of trash disposal, I saw first-hand how Vedra, I am honored to be joining a staff to jail if they didn’t make an im- “The FTC receives 3 million residents relied on their local newspa- who are so deeply invested in our com- mediate payment over the phone. complaints a year, and identity per for information that was relevant to munity. We live here. We work here. Our Sure enough, a police car was theft is the #2 complaint behind their lives. So perhaps it’s no surprise children go to school here. Most of all, parked in front of the house. debt collectors,” FTC congressional that when our family moved to Ponte we care about the issues that are impor- But the call was a scam – one liaison Derick Rill told symposium Vedra three years ago, one of my first tant to you because they’re important to of many being perpetrated by attendees. “And Florida is the #1 purchases was a copy of the Ponte Vedra us, too. identity thieves seeking to extract state for identity theft complaints.” Recorder. In the coming weeks and months, personal information from unsus- Officials ran through a laundry Now, as I begin my role as editor I look forward to hearing from Ponte pecting consumers. And the story list of current popular scams, such of the Recorder, I believe even more Vedra residents. Please share with us was just one of many shared by as the family emergency scam. A strongly that in an era of 24/7 TV news, your story ideas and information on top- government officials at an identity person – often a senior – receives the internet and social media, commu- ics and events you’d like to see covered theft symposium held recently at a call or email purporting to be nity newspapers are needed more than – both in our pages and on the newly the St. Johns County administrative from a family member. Depend- ever. For despite the cacophony of media redesigned pontevedrarecorder.com, offices in St. Augustine. Sponsored ing upon the particular scam, this voices that barrage us each day, never where breaking news and daily updates by the office of Congressman Ron supposed family member claims has the American public been so frag- are available. We appreciate the opportu- DeSantis, the session brought to have been either mugged or mented and divided. With 600 channels nity to serve you. together representatives from the arrested in a foreign country and and a multitude of media platforms avail- U.S. Secret Service, the U.S. Post needs the person to wire them able to us at the click of a button, we Office, the Federal Trade Com- money immediately. seem to lack the communal experiences mission (FTC), the IRS, Homeland “We had one case where the that connected and strengthened com- Security and the St. Johns County caller actually knew the name of munities in generations past. Sheriff’s Office to offer local resi- the family dog,” Rill said. “They got Community newspapers like the dents tips on how to avoid becom- it off of Facebook.” Ponte Vedra Recorder help fill that void. ing an identity theft victim. Then there are the romance Through thoughtful, credible coverage “These people are evil,” IRS rep- scams, where identity thieves enter of local events, community newspapers resentative Kimberly Lappin said into long-term online “relation- inform residents of the local issues and about identity thieves like those ships” with unsuspecting victims, events that matter to them. They serve as behind the police car scam. “They who begin sending money that is watchdogs, holding government account- call in a police incident to the rarely recovered. And who could able for its actions. And they spotlight house across the street so you’ll forget the “You’ve won a foreign the positive, inspiring and uplifting local see the police car out in front.” lottery” scam? stories that somehow never seem to In reality, Lappin said, the IRS “Foreign lotteries are illegal make the 6 o’clock news. In short, they would never make such threaten- – period,” U.S. Postal Inspector exist to connect, engage and serve the ing demands or ask for credit card Adam Schaefer said. “You cannot local community. or other personal information over win a foreign lottery while living Fulfilling that role in a community the phone. in the United States.” such as Ponte Vedra is both a great privi- “If it’s regarding a taxpayer Also popular with iden- lege and a great responsibility – one that service, (the consumer) would tity thieves: installing credit card requires a depth of community knowl- initiate the call, the IRS wouldn’t,” “skimmers” on gas station pumps edge that doesn’t happen overnight. As Jennifer Logue she said. “And we would never ask to capture credit card information. Ponte Vedra’s hometown paper of record for your social security number or since 1969, the Recorder has invested in Editor other personal information be- INDENTITY continues on Page 5 Ponte Vedra Recorder · March 31, 2016 Community News 5

the funniest thing that happened this children’s developing brains, Mohler everything to Dad. So it’s important week.’” said. that parents be on the same page.” Communication The time spent sharing a meal and “Video addiction is a big problem Continued from 3 communicating today will translate today,” she said. “Children are highly Stay Involved into positive outcomes down the affected by the violence they see in Conventional wisdom says that your children when they’re young so road, Mohler said. video games. Their brains are being children need more parental atten- the channel is open when they hit “Studies have shown that kids who rewired by the amount of violence tion when they are young and a more the teen years. “When parents come share meals with their parents have they’re seeing, and they become de- hands-off approach as they enter to me with a 14- or 15-year-old and fewer eating disorders, healthier diets sensitized to it.” middle and high school. That belief say, ‘What do we do?,’” Mohler said, and fewer substance abuse issues.” So much so, she noted, that in the needs to be reversed, Mohler said. “there’s a good chance we’re going to Board games offer another oppor- past 20 years, the level of empathy “We have 1,000 people making cup- have to work harder to right the ship tunity to connect and communicate exhibited by children has dropped 40 cakes for the elementary school bake and possibly change their parenting with kids. percent. sale, but when the kids get older the style.” “Kids really love playing games To address this, Mohler recom- parents seem to become less in- with their parents,” she said. “They mended that parents set a no-technol- volved,” she said. “Commit to being Employ Rituals may tell you they don’t, because they ogy policy during family meals. She more involved in the middle and high Today’s families are so over sched- don’t think it’s cool to admit it, but also suggested taking TVs out of the school years. Know who your kids uled that many have abandoned the they really do.” bedroom and setting a technology are hanging around with. Pick up the traditional rituals that cemented fam- curfew. phone.” ily bonds for generations’ past. One Use ‘I’ Language “Some of my clients will turn off of the biggest casualties is the family Teach kids what feelings are and the wifi and take their kids’ cell- dinner: Studies show that fewer than how to express them. Avoid starting phones away at bedtime to prevent 17 percent of today’s families regu- sentences with “You,” however, which them from being up until 2 or 3 in larly share a meal together. can put kids on the defensive. the morning.” “I had a 13-year-old patient with an “If your child objects to bedtime at eating disorder who had never eaten 9:30, stomps his foot and says, ‘That’s Model Good Communication a meal at home with her family,” unfair!’ say, ‘I see you’re angry and “How you and your husband com- Mohler said. “If you never eat with upset about bedtime’ or ‘I hear you’re municate with one another will af- your child, it’s going to be really hard frustrated.’ It doesn’t change their fect how your kids treat others when to pick up on the fact they have an bedtime, but it teaches kids to ex- they start to date,” said Mohler, who eating disorder.” press their feelings appropriately and urged parents to present a united Family meals are prime opportuni- it makes a huge difference in terms front when it comes to disciplining ties to communicate with kids and of how they react and communicate children. Richards Mattress & learn what is going on in their lives. later on.” “Children learn how to manipulate Wicker Warehouse 1079 Atlantic Blvd. • Atlantic Beach “Be curious,” she said. “If you just ask, at a very young age,” she said. “If Next to Elvis’s Upholstery ‘How was your day?’ you’ll get, ‘Okay.’ Limit Technology Mom is the strict parent and Dad is Ask questions like, ‘What went really Today’s parents underestimate the the easy parent, they’re going to bring 249-3541 M-S • 11-5:30 • Sunday • 1-5 www.richardsmattressandwicker.com well for you today?’ or “Tell me about negative impact technology has on

statements, and other statements regu- larly for fraudulent charges. Identity Shred everything, including credit- Continued from 4 card offers that could be used to open an account in your name. “I’ve had my credit card compro- Avoid sharing too much personal mised multiple times,” said Jeffrey info on social media (“Identity thieves Booth, senior special agent with the use it to build a profile on you,” the U.S. Secret Service in Jacksonville. IRS’s Lappin said). “Fortunately, financial institutions are Rill also reminded attendees that relatively protected.” every citizen is entitled to receive one Online purchases made with a credit free credit report a year from each of card also carry some protection. “If the three credit reporting agencies – you buy something online and you’re Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. “If a victim of identity theft, you are pro- you stagger them, you can receive a tected by law,” Rill said. “You are not free credit report every four months,” responsible for more than $50 if the he said. fraudulent charges are caught within For those who find that they have 60 days.” been victimized by identity thieves, of- ficials recommended: Preventing identity theft • Visit FTC.gov or IdentityTheft.gov So what can local residents do to to file a report and request an initial protect themselves from identity theft? fraud alert Officials offered the following tips: • Notify the credit reporting agencies Don’t send money to someone • Alert local law enforcement you’ve never met or to a caller claim- • Consider requesting an extended ing to be a family member. fraud alert to monitor your credit activ- If you get a threatening phone call ity (requires a police report) purporting to be from the IRS or other • Consider implementing a credit agency, hang up. freeze, which restricts access to your Don’t give out personal information credit report and makes it harder for such as social security numbers, PIN identity thieves to open accounts in numbers or account numbers over the your name phone. “The earlier you catch fraud,” Rill Check your credit card bills, bank advised, “the easier it is to clean up.” 6 One of Us Ponte Vedra Recorder · March 31, 2016

Are you originally from the First Coast area? If not, what brought you here? No, I am from the Albany, New York area. After college, I spent 15 years in New York City during my medical training and started my career there as an assistant professor at Columbia Uni- versity. Around 2006, I became interest- ed in moving to a progressive private practice cardiology group and began searching in New England and the Mid-Atlantic States. My wife’s parents had relocated to Ponte Vedra Beach 10 years earlier and I had grown to love the area. While visiting them, I learned more about the wonderful medical community in Jacksonville. St. Vincent’s Medical Center offered a perfect fit for my career while bringing me near fam- ily in a community that excited us.

What do you enjoy about living in Ponte Vedra? There is an easy, enjoyable lifestyle in Ponte Vedra. I certainly love the climate and all the year-round outdoor activities that are offered. I’ve found the schools to offer great educational op- portunities to our three children. Most of all, we’ve been fortunate to have made great friends in Ponte Vedra.

Tell us a little bit about your family. My wife Elizabeth is an adjunct professor of international health at University of North Florida. She has been extremely involved in volun- teer work in our community and our schools. My oldest son, Chase, is an eighth-grade student at Landrum and plays tennis and lacrosse. My daughter Alexis is a fifth-grade student at Ponte Vedra Palm Valley-Rawlings Elementa- ry School and enjoys lacrosse, basket- ball, tennis and dance. My youngest son, Carter, is a third-grade student at the same school and is obsessed with sports – he loves running, swimming and playing soccer, lacrosse, flag foot- ball, tennis and basketball. Dr. Anthony Magnano Dr. Anthony Magnano, MD, MPH is a cardiologist, cardiac electrophysiologist and co-director of the Atrial Fibrillation Institute at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville. He specializes in cardiac electrophysiology, or the study of the electrical circuity of the heart.

What is your current role like at St. Most of my procedures are ablation pro- patients with rhythm disorders. and exercising. I have been a volun- Vincent’s? What is a typical day like? cedures, where we map and cauterize teer for the North Florida Cardiovas- misfiring electrical circuits that are af- What is one thing you never anticipated cular Education Foundation for the I am a clinical cardiac electrophysi- fecting the heart rhythm. I also am very about your job? past 10 years and will, for the second ologist, or a cardiologist that specializes involved in pacemaker and defibrillator The expansion of new procedures, time, co-chair the Ponte Vedra Cardio- in heart rhythm abnormalities. I serve as implantations. technologies and techniques has been vascular Symposium on May 7, 2016, co-director of the Atrial Fibrillation in- impressive and requires a continued when we will host our annual medical stitute at St Vincent’s Medical Center. I What do you enjoy most about your job? commitment to stay current. education conference featuring many spend about 30 percent of my time do- Arrhythmias can be incredibly of the world’s premier cardiologists. I ing outpatient cardiology, including of- complex. There is an endless op- What do you enjoy doing when you’re have also been involved in the St. Vin- fice consultations and patient visits. Ten portunity to learn in my field. The not working? cent Physicians giving society. Finally, to 20 percent of my time involves taking worldwide collaboration of phy- I love spending as much time as over the past few years, I have really care of patients in the hospital. The sicians and researchers is really possible with my wife and children. enjoyed writing a column for the remaining 50-60 percent of my time is impressive and has led to direct As far as hobbies, I enjoy playing Ponte Vedra Recorder that addresses spent performing cardiac procedures. improvements in our therapies for guitar, playing tennis, running, yoga issues in heart health. Ponte Vedra Recorder · March 31, 2016 Community News 7 CHAMBER AT NOON NOW OPEN

PHOTOS BY SUSAN GRIFFIN Delores Wise of Susan G. Komen North Florida discusses the value of cause marketing with members of the Ponte Vedra Beach Division of the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce. The ‘Chamber at Noon’ luncheon was hosted and sponsored by The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach.

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Lynn Mimms, Watson Title; Galeann Curley, Realtor, 210 office; Stella Alexander, 210 office Realtor.

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Chairman William Watson displays the Nocatee office’s café/collaborative workspace. Watson Realty holds grand opening of Nocatee office New building designed to meet the needs of growing community By Jennifer Logue see Publix – that is the largest Publix vides better service to our customers.” Editor grocery store in Northeast Florida,” Wat- To capitalize on the significant amount With music, refreshments and fanfare, son said. “I would assume they did some of foot traffic the office has already seen, Watson Realty Corp. held the grand open- research and they wouldn’t have put their Watson President Ed Forman said the No- ing of its new Nocatee office last week, biggest store here if they didn’t figure catee office will soon install an interactive marking the latest business to establish a they were going to need it. So we took storefront. presence in the booming master-planned that as a good omen.” “We have a great opportunity here to community. As of March 21, Watson noted, the be visible to all of Nocatee, and as the Local Realtors and members of the company had invested more than $1.7 weather gets warmer, we’re going to be business community attended the ribbon million to build the 5,995 square-foot No- seeing lots of people out walking, riding cutting ceremony at the new Watson-built catee building, 1,800 square feet of which bicycles, pushing strollers…” Forman building on Marketside Ave. in Nocatee Watson Vice President and Director of Operations is leased in part to the newly opened said. “Through the interactive storefront, Town Center. In his welcoming remarks, Andre LaGras Boutte and Realtor Vickie Hill. Ponte Vedra Wellness Center. passersby will be able to stop and search Watson Founder and Chairman William “The message in that is that we are every listing on the market.” A. “Bill” Watson, Jr. made it clear that the important aspects of real estate: location, committed to this area,” he said. “We want Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a company’s decision to open an office in location, location. to be an active participant and help the week, the Nocatee office is currently Nocatee came down to the three most “If you’ll look down the street you’ll Nocatee community prosper and grow.” staffed by a team of 11 agents, some of whom live in the Nocatee community. Designed for the community That local connection is important to the To that end, Watson said the company company, said Mark Rosener, managing designed the new offices to fit into the broker for the Nocatee office. Nocatee community. On a tour of the “Mr. Watson has a long history of being facility with The Recorder, Watson high- an active part of the local community,” he lighted its “café” – an open, collabora- said. “It’s a real honor for us to be here to tive workspace featuring a kitchen and serve the real estate needs of Nocatee.” numerous computer workstations where Those needs are as diverse as the com- CAN YOU HIT THE Realtors can connect with clients and col- munity’s residents, Watson Realtors said. leagues and take advantage of the latest “There’s a real demand right now GROUND RUNNING? technologies. among empty nesters,” said Paul McLester, Creative Advertising Sales Opportunity “We’ve found this configuration a Realtor at Watson’s new Nocatee office. encourages communication among “People are moving here from up north Realtors,” Watson said. “One agent may and they’re drawn by the active lifestyle The Ponte Vedra Recorder/First Coast Register seeks a bright, creative, money-driven be working with a client looking for a and a desire to downsize.” New Business Development Rep. to join our team. If you have the knowledge and certain type of home and another Realtor Also popular, Realtor and Nocatee resi- the drive, we have the resources to get you selling and making money! Advertising will say, ‘I just listed a home like that.’” dent Melissa Naldzin added: homes for sales experience is required; we need a positive person who is not afraid to cold call. The café also features adjacent rooms growing families. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the First Coast area and possess a dedicated where clients can make private phone “They’re drawn here by St. Johns Coun- work ethic, reliable transportation, profi cient computer skills and attention to detail. calls; across the hall, meanwhile, is a ty’s A-rated schools,” she said. The ability to meet deadlines, multi-task and sell multiple products is the key to large classroom space where Watson Noting that Nocatee was built on the success in this sales role. staff can conduct meetings and training site of the Davis Family’s former Dee Dot seminars for up to 25 people. Ranch, Watson marveled at the commu- Interested candidates please call Susan Griffi n at 904-686-3938 and email your The offices also feature a conference nity that has developed there in the past resume to susan@opcfl a.com. room where Watson clients will be able few years. to conduct closings. “It’s fun to look at a place and say, ‘I Ponte Vedra “Clients have already been to our of- wonder what this place will be like in fices, so it’s more convenient for them to 10 years, or 20 years or even 50 years,” come here for the closing than to have to Watson said. “I see just a fabulous lifestyle RecorderNot your average newspaper, not your average reader travel to another location,” Watson said. here in Nocatee for the next 50, 60 or 100 “That’s a tremendous advantage and pro- years.” Ponte Vedra Recorder · March 31, 2016 Community News 9 Home, hearth Ponte Vedra Professionals and design elect new officers inspiration: By Jennifer Logue 2016 Legacy Trust Editor The Ponte Vedra Professionals PV Home and Art Networking Group (PVPNG) recently installed its new officers for the com- Tour returns April 9 ing year. Officers elected at the Feb. 24 By Carrie Resch meeting include President Brooks The Recorder Werkheiser, a certified identity theft risk management specialist with Legal If you’ve ever wanted a peek at Shield; Vice President David Stro- how the other half live, or if you are hecker, a financial advisor with D2 looking for inspiration for decorat- Capital Management; and Treasurer ing your own home or even if you Marti Tyrrel of Redwood Tax & Ac- just enjoy art, architecture or interior counting. The group is comprised of design, the sixth annual Legacy Trust representatives from a wide variety of Ponte Vedra Beach Home and Art local businesses and industries, with Tour may be just the ticket. members enjoying category exclusiv- Over the years, the tour has grown ity for their specific industry. to be one of the largest fundraisers PVPNG differs from other local net- for the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra working groups, members say, in that Beach, benefitting the Cultural Cen- it focuses more on the Ponte Vedra/ ter’s art and education programs. Jacksonville Beach area and reflects a The self-guided tour is Saturday, “Beaches” mentality. April 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Five “We felt the Beaches needed a homes are on the junket this year, group where people could network a home in The Plantation neighbor- and grow their business in a more re- hood, in South Jacksonville Beach, laxed atmosphere,” said AAA’s Gloria and two homes on Ponte Vedra Bou- Dongara, one of the original mem- levard. The presented homes feature bers who founded the group in 2013. a variety of architectural designs such “We wanted to create a group that as contemporary, Nantucket, classic had the ability to be flexible – not American and Mediterranean. something that became almost like “We’re really excited,” said Toni another part-time business commit- Brooks Werkheiser, president Ponte Vedra Professionals Networking Group Boudreaux, development director at ment.” Werkheiser said. “We want PVPNG restaurants and clubs in the Beaches the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Currently, PVPNG meets Wednes- to be a group that members look area,” Werkheiser said. “We hope Beach. “We’ve got a lot of different days at noon at the Hilton Garden forward to attending, not a dreaded these ‘happy hour’ type gatherings design, landscapes – it’s a little bit of Inn Ponte Vedra, with annual dues obligation.” will encourage other local profession- something for everybody this year, of $75. The group also maintains a To that end, he noted, PVPNG is als to join us and see what we’re all and we’re excited to hopefully make more relaxed attendance policy than implementing some new offerings in about.” it the best tour we’ve ever had.” some networking groups, asking the coming year to increase member- The group’s next evening social More than 800 guests are expected that members try to make 75 percent ship and build upon the strong ca- will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday for this year’s event, Boudreaux said, of the meetings. If members miss a maraderie and personal connections April 6 in Mulligan’s Pub at the Hilton noting that immediately following meeting, there is no requirement to members have fostered. Garden Inn. each year’s event people begin asking make it up or send a replacement. “Moving forward, the first meeting PVPNG is also developing a more about next year’s event. “We are all busy professionals with of every month will be an evening busy schedules,” incoming President social that will be held at different OFFICERS continues on Page 10 TOUR continues on Page 10

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in helping him build his business. also be open at 9 a.m. on the day of “Any business person who wants the tour for day of event ticket pur- Officers to increase referrals in the Ponte Tour chases. Continued from 9 Vedra and Beaches areas would be Continued from 9 As an added bonus, Home & Art well-served to come and visit the Tour tickets are also good for one free active speakers program to offer its group to see if it’s a good fit,” he “There’s a lot of renovation, there’s admission to Fantasy Farms, an exotic members new insights and advice said. a lot of complete rebuilds – that’s and endangered animals facility locat- from other business owners. For more information on the what people like about this tour,” ed in Ponte Vedra, on Sunday, April 10 Attorney John Miller, owner Ponte Vedra Professionals Network- Boudreaux said. “You can really go in from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission tickets also of Rock Solid Business Law and ing Group, contact Werkheiser at and get realistic home ideas. It’s just a include a coupon for Bogey Grille, lo- another founding PVPNG member, 601-946-4117 or visit www.pvpng. really fun, educational day for people cated at 150 Valley Circle, Ponte Vedra said the group has been successful com. to go in and get great decorating ideas Beach. and design ideas.” The Friday night benefactor’s tour – The tour is open to children ages 11 known as the Sunset Home & Tapas and over and adults; children under 11 Tour – will take place Friday, April 8 are not permitted. General admission from 6 to 9 p.m. In addition to offering tickets for the home tour are $35, and tours of two homes – one on Ponte are available online at www.ccpvb. Vedra Boulevard and one located in org and at the Cultural Center during Sawgrass Island – the ticketed event regular business hours. Tickets are also will feature complimentary wine, available at the following locations: tapas and dessert provided by Noth- Luxury for Less, 830 A1A N., Suite 12, ing Bundt Cakes. Transportation to the Ponte Vedra Beach; J Turner & Co., homes will be provided by a shuttle 280 Village Main St., Suite 990, Ponte service. Vedra Beach; Mineral City, 240 A1A N., Tickets are $130 and include admis- Ponte Vedra Beach; and Pearl Home, sion to the Legacy Trust Home & Art 791 Third St. N., Jacksonville Beach. Tour. Tickets are available now through the For more information, call (904) 280- day of tour. The Cultural Center will 0614 or visit www.ccpvb.org.

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Goodwill’s Bluetique PHOTOS BY SUSAN GRIFFIN opens in new Rebecca Rippy, Karen Phillips and Jessica Veneman est Goodwill locations in North Florida. Jacksonville “Our new location offers greater visibility,” said manager Rebecca Rippy, noting that store hours are 10 a.m. to 7 Beach location p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. “Plus, being By Jennifer Logue next door to the Goodwill store really Editor maximizes the shopping potential for Prada, Jimmy Choo and Tory Burch our customer.” aren’t names typically associated with a Unlike a traditional Goodwill store, Goodwill store. Bluetique more closely resembles a Those were just a few of the high- specialty boutique, with merchandise end brands available, however, at grouped together in attractive and the recent grand opening of the new colorful displays. In addition, ap- Jacksonville Beach home for Good- proximately 20 percent of Bluetique’s will’s Bluetique. Moments after Good- merchandise is new, with hiqh-quality will of North Florida cut the ribbon on donations providing the remainder of the store’s new home, customers were its inventory. eagerly collecting clothing, shoes and Staff also take the time to group accessories to try on in the boutique’s merchandise together, displaying cloth- elegantly draped fitting rooms. ing, accessories and jewelry to create a Merchandise available for purchase complete ensemble. on opening day included a wide selec- “Sometimes people don’t have the tion of new and gently used clothing time to go on that treasure hunt for a Officials from the Jax Chamber Beaches Division join with Goodwill executives to cut the rib- and accessories for both men and wom- bargain like they would at a Goodwill bon at the grand opening of the new Bluetique store in Jacksonville Beach. en, marked at 40 to 50 percent off the store,” said Jessica Veneman, director retail price. Many of the items – includ- of retail operations for Goodwill of ing apparel, handbags, sunglasses and North Florida. “Bluetique makes it a jewelry – were priced as little as $9.99. little easier to find that perfect piece.” “I am blown away by the selection The store’s new location has also and the prices,” Jacksonville resident enabled Bluetique to cater to a broad- We Trim Nikki Hensch said. “I have the biggest er audience. pile of stuff already stacked up at the “We’ve expanded our merchandise & Remove register!” with more items that will appeal to Everything! A first-time visitor to Bluetique, younger men and women,” Rippy said. Hensch said a friend told her about the “We want everyone to be included.” • AERIAL LIFT TRUCKS grand opening. “I never went to the But while Bluetique may offer a • EXPERT CLIMBERS previous location because it was too more refined shopping experience • HEAVY DEBRIS HAULING far for me,” she said. “This (location) is than the Goodwill Store next door, • STUMP GRINDING so convenient.” Veneman stressed, it shares the com- Previously located on A1A in Ponte mon goal of supporting Goodwill’s job Vedra Beach, Bluetique relocated creation and employment services. to 1036 Beach Blvd. in order to be “We do all of this (at Bluetique) for situated next door to the Jacksonville the same reason,” she said, “to support Beach Goodwill store, one of the busi- our mission.” 12 Community News Ponte Vedra Recorder · March 31, 2016 SHORT TAKES weekly club meetings, sending kids to camp and other special events. Nease House Environmental The $35 registration fee includes Educational Days race shirt and bag. Register at Young- St. Johns County Parks and Recre- Life5KGlowRun.itsyourrace.com or ation and the St. Johns County Envi- visit ronmental Division will host a series www.northstjohnscounty.younglife. of Environmental Education Days org. from 9 a.m. to noon at Nease Beach- There will be a post-race celebra- front Park, 3171 Coastal Highway, on tion with food trucks and fun for the following dates: March 19, April everyone after the race. 16, May 7, June 15, and July 13. These free workshops are open to ‘Celebrate Hastings’ Spring the public and all ages are welcome. Harvest Festival Villages of Seloy offers the features of Throughout the park and the his- St. Johns County Parks and Rec- toric Nease House, County staff will reation is partnering with TeamUp a single-family home with the benefits provide information and interactive Hastings to present the inaugural of condominium lifestyle. All of the activities on a variety of topics includ- “Celebrate Hastings” Spring Harvest ing native plant identification, right Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on residences are ground floor, one-story whale and sea turtle conservation, Saturday April 2 at Al Wilke Park, animal tracking and dune habitats, 6150 S. Main St. condos designed with two-car garages, as well as wetland and coastal marsh This free event will feature a gospel sun rooms, cathedral and tray ceilings and habitats. sing off, a car show, local food and For more information, call (904) gift vendors, and historical exhibits. luxurious designer appointments. 209-0323. A Kids Zone will also be open for young children and will include a Sixth annual Northeast Florida Young bounce house, pony rides, a petting Life Race for Kids 5k Glow Run zoo, games, face painting, and animal The sixth annual Young Life Race balloons. for Kids 5K Glow Run is Saturday, Children must obtain a $2 wrist- April 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the University band to access the Kids Zone. of North Florida, 101 UNF Dr., Jack- All proceeds support the Hastings sonville. Friends of the Library’s annual Back- This fun walk/run will bring fami- to-School Supplies Giveaway. For lies and the entire community togeth- more information on the Spring Har- er to support our teenagers in the lo- vest Festival, call the Hastings Branch

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PHOTOS BY JENNIFER LOGUE/EDITOR Hundreds attend the Easter sunrise service held at 7 a.m. at Mickler’s Beach. Savannah Betsinger, Alexus Marszalek and Siena Marszalek greet the Easter bunny. Easter 2016 Clouds and occasional downpours didn’t dampen the spirits of Beaches residents who celebrated Easter this past weekend. Hundreds of families turned out for Easter egg hunts held at several churches and schools in the area. Hundreds more arrived before daybreak bearing beach chairs on Easter Sunday to attend local sunrise services, including one at Mickler’s Beach organized by Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church and attended by mem- Children hunt for eggs at Crosswater Community Church’s Easter egg hunt, which was moved indoors due to the weather. bers of other local churches as well.

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SHORT TAKES While Larry “Mud” Williams was tacular fireworks show at 9:15 p.m., often called by the nicknames of and Gitlo Lee, the Blues man of the Running the Blues 5K Run & Walk “Muddy,” “Muddy Jr.” and “Little South, who takes the stage at 9:30 The 26th annual Running the Muddy” when growing up, he pre- o,n, with a three-piece blues group Blues 5K Run & 2.5K Walk takes fers to be known as Mud Morgan- set to close the festival at 10 p.m. place Saturday, April 2. Both the 5K field. Located in historic, downtown run and 2.5K walk start at 9:30 a.m. Following opening ceremonies at Fernandina Beach, Florida, this 53rd The races start and finish on Jack- 6 p.m., and the Miss Shrimp Festival Annual event features a four-day sonville Beach in front of the Red Scholarship Pageant, sponsored by multi-genre festival including a fine The Beaches Best Cross Life Saving Station, at the east the Hampton Inn and Suites Amelia arts and crafts show, a music festival, end of Beach Boulevard. Island Historic Harbor Front Hotel, a food festival, an antique festival, Selection of At about 11 a.m., after all run- at 6:30 p.m., Mud Morganfield will and a family festival all rolled into ners have finished, there will be an take the Isle of Eight Flag’s Shrimp one long and f