Apr
 
27

Get in the Game!

Posted by: Sherry Davidson in Local Activities
 

If you’re a sports fan, you’re in luck! We here in Northeast Florida have everything from professional NFL football to minor league hockey, NASCAR to minor league baseball — and if you’re in town for MLB spring training, read on below to catch a minor league game in Jax or Daytona Beach. Get in the game by rooting for our favorite local sports teams.

Jacksonville Jaguars — GO JAGS!

The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based right here in Jacksonville, Florida. Since 1995, the Jags have competed in the National Football League (NFL) in the American Football Conference (AFC) South division. While the team usually plays at EverBank Stadium in downtown Jax, they’re heading to a temporary den in Orlando for the 2027 season, to allow for major renovations to EverBank. The $1.4 billion reno will include a new protective canopy, reducing the heat by 70+ percent, wider concourses, interactive social bars and local food options, lookout decks to enjoy the downtown skyline and river views, a nature park and increased premium seating. To buy tickets to the 2027 season at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, to learn more, or to secure tickets for 2028, head to www.jaguars.com.

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Mar
 
31

Exploring Northeast Florida, One Jar of Honey at a Time

Posted by: Sherry Davidson in Business Spotlight
 

Honey varieties are named after their primary nectar source. The different plants surrounding beehives each produce a unique flavor, resulting in distinct honey varieties that seasoned beekeepers can often distinguish, though they may still seem noticeably different to the average person’s taste buds. The nectar source that honey comes from can affect its flavor profile, mineral levels and color. 

There is a diverse selection of nectar sources that can be found in Northeast Florida. For instance, orange blossom is a lighter honey with a milder taste and hints of citrus, whereas black mangrove honey has a darker amber color and a richer, smooth flavor profile with notes of caramel and butterscotch. Black mangrove honey is limited to coastal areas. Wildflower honey is known for its floral and fruity notes and offers the most benefits for allergy relief since it comes from multiple nectar sources. Red maple honey can sometimes be described as having hints of mint. Palmetto honey, found in Crescent Beach and Palatka, has a slightly woody aroma with hints of dark plum. 

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Feb
 
13

THE PLAYERS Championship is Back: March 10-15, 2026

Posted by: Sherry Davidson in Local Activities
 

Celebrate six days of world-class golf at THE PLAYERS Championship, the PGA Tour’s premier annual golf tournament, Tuesday, March 10 through Sunday, March 15, 2026. Located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, THE PLAYERS is hosted on the renowned and iconic golf course, TPC Sawgrass. It’s been one of golf’s most exciting events since 1974 – and it’s right in your backyard. While the full schedule for 2026 has yet to be released, practice rounds for the professionals are on Tuesday, March 10th and Wednesday, March 11th. The first round of competition kicks off on Thursday, March 12th, the second round on Friday and the third on Saturday. The final round of competition is on Championship Sunday, marking the end of the tournament, where the winner will take home $4.5 million of the $25 million purse prize. The pros playing in this year’s THE PLAYERS are some of golf’s biggest names, including Keegan Bradley and Brooks Koepka. Scottie Scheffler, 2025 PGA TOUR Player of the Year, current World No. 1, and two-time PLAYERS champion, will be back again this year to compete for the title. 

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Jan
 
15

Kid-Friendly Dining + Activities Around World Golf Village

Posted by: Sherry Davidson in Local Activities
 

Take the kids out for a fun adventure on the town

Living in and around St. Augustine has its perks – especially for families. There is so much to do in town, and in the surrounding areas, where both kids and parents can have fun, relax and enjoy what makes Northeast Florida so charming and wonderful.

Outback Crab Shack – 8155 County Rd 13 NSt. Augustine, FL 32092

Tucked away on the picturesque Six Mile Creek, just off the St. Johns River, Outback Crab Shack celebrates the taste of Florida. With fresh seafood, including local shrimp, fresh catch and their famous Outback seafood boil, their menu boasts of all the classics Florida has to offer. The establishment originally opened in 1984, and after massive renovations under new ownership, Outback Crab Shack is now so much more than a restaurant – it’s an outdoor dining adventure. Come by car or boat and enjoy the outdoor decks and patios, where you can even walk out onto the water to see turtles and alligators in the creek!

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Dec
 
11

Winter Events Around World Golf Village

Posted by: Sherry Davidson in Events
 

Here at the First Coast, we’re beyond lucky to have so much to do year-round. With mostly mild winters in Northeast Florida, there’s always a calendar jam-packed with events happening from January to March. Don’t let the “winter blues” keep you indoors – here’s what’s happening in Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra and St. Augustine this winter.

16th Annual St. Augustine Film Festival – Monday, January 5 through Sunday, January 11, 2026

For its 16th year, St. Augustine is hosting its annual film festival, showcasing more than 40 independent, local, regional and foreign films. Screenings will be held at Lewis Auditorium, the Gamache-Koger Theater and the Virginia Room at Flagler College’s Ringhaver Student Center – come for high drama, comedy and international suspense. Filmmakers, actors and producers will be making appearances throughout the festival at showings and evening parties. Explore the films and showtimes and purchase tickets here. The St. Augustine Film Festival is hosted in theaters at Flagler College, spread through downtown St. Augustine.

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Dec
 
1

Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent

Posted by: Sherry Davidson in News
 

Buying, selling or renting a home is an exciting and important life event – and it’s also one of life’s most stressful. It can even be more stressful than a breakup, planning a wedding, getting fired or becoming a parent. At Davidson Realty, we have over 30 years of experience serving Northeast Florida, and we know how important it is to work with a trusted, skilled professional. With our expertise, we’ll take care of it all — guaranteeing your experience is seamless and rewarding. Here are our Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent, to make one of life’s most overwhelming processes an enjoyable one.  

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Nov
 
17

Bring Your Furry Family To Your Next Outing At These Pet-Friendly Restaurants and Parks

Posted by: Sherry Davidson in Local Activities
 

Pets are a part of the family, showing us unconditional love and joy. And when you want to go out, you want to be able to bring the whole family to grab a bite, or a cold one. These establishments welcome your furry friend to dine in or enjoy the sunshine outdoors.

On an acre of professionally developed park grounds, BrewHound Dog Park + Bar is a place built for dogs and their owners, with delicious cold and hot beverages on tap in a relaxing, beautiful environment. Located in Neptune Beach, and open every day but Monday, BrewHound features Bold Bean coffee and local craft beers and wines. There are lawn games and large screen TVs for special events and sports, and for the pups, there are separately fenced-in large and small breed dog parks that allow unleashed freedom for play. Brewhound’s “Ruffarees” keep watch over pups and keep play safe and friendly.

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Sep
 
10

The Top Beaches in St. Johns County

Posted by: Sherry Davidson in Local Activities, Nature
 

The beaches in Northeast Florida are stunning, offering 42 miles of pristine sandy coastline — and each beach has something different to offer. Depending on where you go, you can find soft white sand, coquina shell-sand, wild dunes, giant coquina rocks and shark’s teeth. St. Johns County has countless beach access points, with some offering vehicular access (beach driving), on-sand beach parking, off-beach parking and walkovers and footpaths (to find all beach access points, go here). Here are our top beaches in St. Johns County:

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Aug
 
22

Desi Pantry

Posted by: Sherry Davidson in Business Spotlight
 

St. Johns County is welcoming its first authentic Indian grocery store, and, lucky for us, it’s located at the stunningly new The Forum at Greenbriar Shopping Center. The Forum is centrally located near the intersection of St. Johns Parkway and Old County Road 210, just a short distance from I-95 and an array of residential communities. Desi Pantry is planning a grand opening for late summer/early fall.

Desi Pantry owner Jay Madhavaram moved to Northeast Florida in 2019 from Southern India and was able to find Indian pantry staples in Jacksonville; however, when he relocated to St. Augustine in 2022, he still had to travel to buy the groceries he needed. “I was having to drive over an hour each way to find the products I needed,” shares Madhavaram. “Once I started connecting with other members of the community, I found that they shared the same frustrations. People are busy, and the last thing you want to do is spend two hours in the car when there are friends, kids, work and a thousand other things to do in a day. With Desi Pantry, people have an easily accessible place to grab quality products, produce, and meat while saving time.”

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Jun
 
5

What’s New at World Golf Village

Posted by: Sherry Davidson in News
 

New businesses are slated to make life at WGV even more convenient and delicious

Perfectly situated between St. Augustine and Jacksonville, World Golf Village is thriving, especially lately, with a new wave of retail coming into the area — and many more slated to break ground soon. It’s grown so much commercially, where everything you need is just a quick few minutes down the road. The latest to open is Bass Pro, with over 100,000 square feet of sports retail to satisfy all your outdoor needs and desires. Costco opened in 2022, and the famous Buc-ee’s in 2021. There’s a Publix, Ace Hardware, Parlor Donuts, Whataburger and Panera. Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts fuel the town, and everyone’s favorite psychedelic pizza, Mellow Mushroom, is now open daily for lunch and dinner. Break a sweat at Orangetheory Fitness and the YMCA, just around the corner, or head outside to enjoy local parks, trails and, of course, world-famous golfing.

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