The PVCA Inaugural 4th of July Community Parade was a spectacular success, bringing together neighbors to celebrate Independence Day in unforgettable style! 

A highlight was our Grand Marshal, 100-year-old OPV resident Ret. WWII Corporal John Krehel, who led the parade, proudly wearing his Uncle Sam hat as he rode in a red convertible '63 chevy. John's son, grandson and great-grandson all rode with him.

After receiving a blessing by Christ Church Rev. Deacon Lelia Quinlan and reciting the pledge to the flag, led by Scout Troop 9297, the entourage departed Christ Church to a route lined with enthusiastic parade watchers. About 40 golf carts, 50 bikes, many scooters, strollers & wagons, 15 dogs, and Station 10's fire rescue truck & fire engine set off at 9:00 a.m. 

From our local sheriff department, we were fortunate to have Deputy Sheriff Tedder, Commander Edenfield and Sergeant Matuse to ensure that all of our fun was also safe!

The celebration wrapped up with prizes being awarded for Most Patriotic (the Powell family), Best Golf Cart (the Waugh family), Best-Dressed Dog (Chelsea Waugh), Best Scooters (Emory Jones with runners-up Bennett and Sydni Conk) and Best Bike (Augie Kirk with runner-up Ben Shuck).

A big thank you to our local businesses who contributed our prizes: Sierra Grill, Turner Ace Hardware, Fresh Monkey, V Pizza, Foxtail Coffee, Pawgrass Pet Spa and Chubby's.

Thank you to all who participated in the parade by riding in it or by supporting it with your cheers. By popular demand, our Independence Day parade will be an annual tradition. 

For 80 years, the PVCA has worked to strengthen our community. Over the past several months, we have gathered feedback through surveys, focus groups, and conversations with neighbors. One message came through loud and clear: people want more opportunities to connect with one another.

Beginning this Fall, you’ll see new neighborhood gatherings, block parties, social groups, educational and volunteer opportunities, and improved ways to stay informed. We’re excited about what is ahead and look forward to sharing the full details when membership renewals begin in August.

We believe Ponte Vedra Beach is more than a neighborhood—it is a community. 

Stay tuned!

The Ponte Vedra Community Association in conjunction with The Plam Valley Community Association is hosting two Candidate forums this summer. These forums are an opportunity for residents to hear directly from the candidates, learn about their priorities, and stay informed on important local issues. All community members are encouraged to attend.

County Commissioner Candidate Forum

Tuesday, July 14 @ 6:00 PM

Christ Episcopal Church

School Board Candidate Forum

Tuesday, August 4 @ 6:00 PM

Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library

Every Registered Voter Can Make a Difference this August!

County Commissioner Primaries for Districts 2 and 4 are Open to All. 

Make Your Voice Heard – Register to Vote!

2026 is an important election year, and now is a great time to make sure you are registered to vote and ready to participate in local, state, and national elections.

If you have recently moved, changed your name, or are unsure of your voter registration status, please take a few minutes to verify your information. Voters who prefer to vote by mail should also submit their Vote-by-Mail request as early as possible.

Florida voters must submit a new Vote-by-Mail request for the 2025–2026 election cycle. (All Voting is Local)

Key 2026 Election Dates for St. Johns County

Primary Election

• Election Day: August 18, 2026
• Voter Registration Deadline: July 20, 2026
• Early Voting: August 8–15, 2026
• Deadline to Request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot: August 6, 2026 (St. Johns Elections)

General Election

• Election Day: November 3, 2026
• Voter Registration Deadline: October 5, 2026
• Early Voting: October 21–31, 2026
• Deadline to Request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot: October 22, 2026 (St. Johns Elections)

For voter registration, Vote-by-Mail requests, polling locations, and election information, visit the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections website: St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections

Every vote matters. Make a plan now so you’re ready when Election Day arrives!

Thank you to Hallie Day, Debbie Jones, Sandy Stam, and Leslie Montoya for launching our new Educational Speaker Series with an informative presentation on our local sea turtles. Attendees learned about the four species of sea turtles that nest on our beaches from May through September, the nesting and hatching process, and the important work of the Turtle Patrol in protecting nests and monitoring hatchlings. We appreciate our presenters for sharing their knowledge and helping our community better understand and protect these remarkable coastal visitors.

A new membership year begins August 1, and we'd love to have you with us for another exciting year with the Ponte Vedra Community Association!

Thanks to the support of members like you, we're planning even more community events, social gatherings, and neighborhood activities in the coming year. The more members we have, the more opportunities we can create to bring our community together.

When you renew your membership, please consider inviting your friends and neighbors to join the PVCA as well. Every new member helps strengthen our community, expand our events, and build an even more connected Ponte Vedra Beach community.

Thank you for your continued support—we can't wait to see you at our upcoming events!

August is for block parties!  We heard you when you said you'd like smaller and more frequent opportunities to get together with your neighbors. Here's a great way to gather with friends and meet new ones! Your block captain will be reaching out with details. Please plan to participate! 

We have a newly-formed Social Committee, and it's not too late to join! We'd love your input as we brainstorm and plan fun, one-time and ongoing events and activities. Contact Melinda McManus. melindajmcmanus@gmail.com

Make sure to check the newsletter for coming events this fall including book club, skeet shooting, educational lectures and more! 

FDOT Public Hearing on Proposed A1A Intersection Improvements

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) held an in-person public hearing on June 23rd at The Players Community Senior Center detailing proposed revisions to A1A, from the Duval County line south to just past Mickler Road.

Attendees were reminded that the recommendations were proposals, not final plans, any of which FDOT is prepared to make when A1A is resurfaced in 2027 or 2028. Also, this is not an all-or-nothing proposal. Residents are encouraged to carefully review the proposed plans and provide FDOT with their input on the individual aspects of the plan that they like, as well as what they do not like. Pay particular attention to the Solana Road intersection with A1A. FDOT says that the proposed new design and associated traffic light configuration will eliminate the chronic back-up of traffic on Solana from Christ Church to the light and the associated spillover of traffic that uses Lemaster as an alternate route to A1A.

Overall, the proposed plans are designed to reduce traffic congestion all along A1A and significantly improve traffic safety at Sawgrass Village and TPC Boulevard, sites of recent accidents with serious injuries and one death.

Documents are available for viewing on the FDOT’s North Florida Roads website at https://www.nflroads.com/ProjectDetails.aspx?p=6105&f=4. 

Comments can be submitted by contacting Tyler Klemm at (904) 360-5608 or via email at Tyler.Klemm@dot.state.fl.us. Comments about the project are accepted at any time, but must be received by July 7, 2026, to be included in the official hearing record.

Ponte Vedra Architectural Review & Zoning

The Ponte Vedra Corporation has requested (i) design approval from the Ponte Vedra Architectural Review Committee and (ii) Non-Zoning Variances from the Ponte Vedra Zoning District Regulations for a proposed centralized laundry facility at 150 & 200 Executive Way that will serve the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club. 

For more information visit:

https://webapp.sjcfl.us/CSubmitalWeb/Record?ApplNum=2026000003&ApplType=ARC

https://webapp.sjcfl.us/CSubmitalWeb/RecordApplNum=2026000018&ApplType=NZVAR

Chairman: Kitty Switkes, JEA/Landscape

Vice-Chair: David Burch,  Beach/Sidewalk

Treasurer: Rick Brown, Treasurer's Report/Street Signs

Trustee: Al Hollon, FCC Environmental Services / Sheriff Patrols and Payments

Trustee: John Cellucci, Newsletter/Flags/Insurance

Trustee: Mikey White, CTTF/Road and Bridge

Trustee: Charles Callaghan, Beaches Energy/Website

MSD Secretary & Bookkeeper: Ann Jurenovich

Christian Whitehurst
Commissioner, District 1
P: (904) 209-0301
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Sarah S. Arnold
Commissioner, District 2
P: (904) 209-0302
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Clay Murphy, Chair
Commissioner, District 3
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*Krista Joseph (Ponte Vedra Beach's Commissioner)
Commissioner, District 4
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Ann Taylor, Vice Chair

Commissioner, District 5

P: (904) 209-0305
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