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NewArtists, models turn TPC overflow parking lot into a winter wonderland
MAGGIE FITZROY/Staff Designer Liza Chung throws fake snow flakes toward model Courtney Barriger of Mandarin one recent day in Ponte Vedra Beach during a photo shoot for a bridal Web site called stylemepretty.com. Photo 2 of 6 MAGGIE FITZROY/Staff As designer Liza Chung arranges a fire place mantle, models Desiree Manly of Jacksonville Beach and ...
New leaders for St. Johns County Chamber, EDC
The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce began its 2009-2010 fiscal year on Thursday, October 1. Serving this year are Jill Atwood-Hall of Calhoun & Atwood, LLC as Chairman; Jeff Mayers of Sawgrass Marriott Resort as Vice Chairman; Todd Neville of Taylor, Wainio & Neville, P.A. as Treasurer; Steve Cupolo of Premier Properties Realty Group Inc.
Small, local retailers have hope for holidays
At least some retail business owners are expecting strong consumer spending this holiday season, despite a predicted decline in sales and aggressive competition from national retail stores.
The following county roads in St. Johns County will be under construction this week: NORTHEAST 32082, 32095 * Nocatee Parkway: general roadway construction; periodic lane closures and/or restrictions.
NewWho needs enough sleep with so much going on at the Beaches?
JACKIE ROONEY/Special Filmmaker Joey Travolta and actress/model Jenny McCarthy joined PGA Tour CEO Henry Hughes at the Valley of Dreams Gala autism benefit at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse.
Jacksonville hosts Airline Summit 2009; network planners get chance...
Last week anna.aero was delighted to be an invited guest at the inaugural Airline Summit, organised and hosted by Jacksonville Aviation Authority.
Meetings coming back - in 2010
Businesses and trade groups are meeting in Jacksonville again - but not until 2011.
Holiday dinner, boutique planned in coming days
A boutique, Thanksgiving dinner and more are planned in coming weeks. Thanksgiving dinner Cathy White, of O.C. White's Restaurant, will serve a traditional Thanksgiving Day feast to elders who are unable to join family or friends.
Ponte Vedra Beach Romeos (a bunch of retired guys) enjoy good eats, talk
JON M. FLETCHER/The Times-Union ROMEO member Richard Maxwell reads from a pre-release of his son-in-law's new book, "The Art of Giving" while th group waits for their lunch at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse on Oct.
Romeos (a bunch of retired guys) enjoy good eats, talk
They claim they're not trying to solve the world's problems at lunch. But if anyone was, this handful of retired guys in high-backed chairs at a table inside TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse wouldn't be off to a bad start.
This property includes a pool. County/Region: Broward County FL / Broward Year built: 2000 Builder: N/A Square footage: 11,370 sq.
Treasures galore will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10 at the 21st annual Vicar's Landing sale.
NewRooney: Free happiness with each bite of chocolate? I'll take it
JACKIE ROONEY/For Shorelines Cole Haan's assistant manager, Megan Ballard , and Manager Caja Kelly hosted a reception at the store for Beaches Women's Partnership.
NewArrest news welcomed in Sawgrass slaying
Residents in Sawgrass Players Club's Oakbridge area expressed relief this week after an arrest was made in the slaying of 92-year-old Alyce Bowles, one of their neighbors.
Man confesses to killing 92 year-old woman
A man behind bars for another violent crime is now being charged with the murder of a 92 year-old woman.
NewRooney: The things we do (achoo!) to keep up with social scene
JACKIE ROONEY/For Shorelines Pussers Caribbean Grille General Manager Dan Monk joined Ponte Vedra Chamber of Commerce President Robin Sheppard and chamber Executive Director Ginger Lilley Peace at the Paws After Hours party on Pussers patio.
23 Summer House condo units auctioned
J.P. King Auction Co. sold 23 condominium units at the Summer House at Old Ponte Vedra Beach for $2.4 million at auction.
Beach shorts: Brief items from the area
The Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach Sunset is seeking nominations for a volunteer from Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach or Atlantic Beach to receive its annual Service-Above-Self Award.
The Rooney Bin: Do you 'absolutely' have pet peeves?
JACKIE ROONEY/For Shorelines Albion Golf Cars managers Judy Flyn and her husband John Flynn donated a custom cart for auction at the Pink Ribbon Golf Classic pre-party. Players Championship Executive Director Jay Monahan , event Chairwoman Renee Randolph and Honorary Chairwoman Charlene Shirk climbed aboard the cart won by Robin and Dan Wahby.
Celebrating International Frugal Fun Day easy at the Beaches
JACKIE ROONEY/For Shorelines Beaches Residents Actively Supporting the Symphony held its 2009-10 season kickoff party at One Ocean in Atlantic Beach.