Sports & Leisure

Swimmers emerge from the Atlantic Ocean near the finish line for the Hammerhead Ocean Marathon. The swimmers entered the ocean in one of two starting points in South Jacksonville Beach, then swam north before returning to land near the Jacksonville Beach Lifeguard Station. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Swimmers emerge from the Atlantic Ocean near the finish line for the Hammerhead Ocean Marathon. The swimmers entered the ocean in one of two starting points in South Jacksonville Beach, then swam north before returning to land near the Jacksonville Beach Lifeguard Station. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Hundreds of swimmers turn out for Ocean Marathon

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Monday, August 28, 2017
The Hammerhead Ocean Marathon took place in Jacksonville Beach over the weekend, setting the stage for hundreds of swimmers to take on the course that covers the bulk of the South Jacksonville Beach coast. The event consisted of two races – a 2.5-mile and a 1.

Tijuana Flats Summer Beach Run set for this weekend

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Thursday, August 24, 2017
The Tijuana Flats Summer Beach Run presented by JTC Running and 1st Place Sports is set for Aug. 26. The race was first held in 1965 and started with about 30 runners who were all men. Now the race brings about 1,500 runners, both male and female, to Jacksonville Beach for the Saturday evening run.
The new Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass sits adjacent to the practice facility at the course. (photo by David Rosenblum)

The new Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass sits adjacent to the practice facility at the course. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Performance center receives major upgrade

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Tuesday, July 25, 2017
During the 2017 THE PLAYERS Championship, TPC Sawgrass unveiled its new look, from a redesigned 12th hole, a new-look practice facility and subtle changes on many of the holes.
The Goddard School, 45 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, offers summer camp on various dates through August. Call 373-6600 or visit www.goddardschool.com for information. (photo from www.goddardschool.com)

The Goddard School, 45 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, offers summer camp on various dates through August. Call 373-6600 or visit www.goddardschool.com for information. (photo from www.goddardschool.com)

Summer Camps

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Thursday, July 13, 2017
St. Johns County Fish Camp for middle school students will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 24 through 28 at Trout Creek Park, 6795 Collier Road, St. Augustine. Children must have completed sixth grade to be eligible for camp.
Jay Monahan

Jay Monahan

Players will stay in May

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Monday, June 26, 2017
Visitors to The Players Championship last month were impressed with all the changes on the course that have been made over the past year. But there were other changes that weren’t as visible. In January, Tim Finchem turned his title of commissioner of the PGA TOUR over to Jay Monahan.
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photo submitted

4th Annual Powerboat P1 Jacksonville Grand Prix a success

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Monday, June 5, 2017
Race fans gathered on Saturday, June 3, at Memorial Park in Jacksonville for the 4th Annual P1 Jacksonville Grand Prix, presented by Mercury Racing. Good weather prevailed with nine race teams competing for first place on the podium.
photo by Anya Braun

photo by Anya Braun

Lemon shark caught, tagged and released

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Sunday, June 4, 2017
An angler caught a lemon shark in north Ponte Vedra Beach May 28. He measured and tagged the shark before returning it to the water.

Ponte Vedra girls golf captain signs with USF

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Monday, May 1, 2017
Sara McKevitt, a four-year starter and captain of the Ponte Vedra girls golf team, signed a scholarship offer with head coach Tiffany Pratt and the University of South Florida in a ceremony held at Ponte Vedra High.
Drive-By Truckers will perform at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on April 16. (photo by Danny Clinch)

Drive-By Truckers will perform at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on April 16. (photo by Danny Clinch)

Drive-By Truckers bring social commentary music to Ponte Vedra

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Thursday, April 13, 2017
Drive-By Truckers and guest Hiss Golden Messenger will perform at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Sunday, April 16, beginning at 8 p.m. Founded in 1996, Drive-By Truckers creates music with a social message in a southern American sound.
Ponte Vedra high jumper Kirsten Dietrich clears the bar during an attempt at the Providence Spring Break Invite event. Dietrich finished eighth in the event. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Ponte Vedra high jumper Kirsten Dietrich clears the bar during an attempt at the Providence Spring Break Invite event. Dietrich finished eighth in the event. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Sharks excel during Providence track meet

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Friday, March 24, 2017
Ponte Vedra’s track team brought home a solid showing at the Providence Spring Break Invite over the break, with the girls placing second overall behind Baker County and the boys coming in third behind Baker and Matanzas. The Sharks placed several on the podium throughout the event.