Nationwide Tour adds new event in Jacksonville Oct 22, 2009
Jim Furyk, a former Nationwide Tour member and a 13-time PGA winner, is a Ponte Vedra Beach resident. "This is great news that the Nationwide Tour will be playing at the home of the PGA TOUR next year and Jacksonville-based Winn- Dixie will be the title sponsor," said Furyk. (News & Observer -- Sports)
FCA to hold auction Nov. 2 Oct 22, 2009
Also up for auction will be golf outings to TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Firestone Country Club, Akron, Ohio; Crooked Stick Golf Club, Carmel, Ind. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Ponte Vedra Blockbuster to close Nov. 15 Oct 21, 2009
The Ponte Vedra Beach location of Blockbuster video will close Nov. 15. The location is one of more than 200 stores that have closed or will close this year. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Tenn. Fugitive Last Seen In Ponte Vedra Oct 16, 2009
The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help finding a 20-year-old fugitive from Tennessee who was last seen leaving a family member's home in Ponte Vedra Beach. Jarrett Edward Mooneyhan is currently wanted out of Tennessee for violation of probation after being charged with felony aggravated armed robbery. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Wozniacki, Stosur Advance To Osaka Quarters Oct 16, 2009
Wozniacki won a title match at Ponte Vedra Beach and a semifinal at Eastbourne before capturing a second-round tilt at Cincinnati. Just two weeks ago in Tokyo, Wozniak moved on in a second-round match when Wozniacki was forced to retire because of a viral illness. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Allenby apologizes to Kim Oct 15, 2009
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Robert Allenby said Wednesday he has apologized to Anthony Kim about his comments after losing to the American in the Presidents Cup, and both golfers said the issue was over. (News & Observer -- Sports)
23 Summer House condo units auctioned Oct 15, 2009
sold 23 condominium units at the Summer House at Old Ponte Vedra Beach for $2 ... The auction took place at the Sawgrass Marriott in Ponte Vedra Beach Oct. 10 with more 95 registered bidders from Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Georgia, Michigan, Idaho, Tennessee, Montana and one international bidder from the Virgin Islands. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Allenby apologizes to Kim for negative comments Oct 15, 2009
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (AP) said Wednesday he has apologized to about his comments after losing to the American in the Presidents Cup, and both golfers said the issue was over. After their singles match Sunday, Allenby was quoted as saying his friends saw Kim returning to his hotel room at 4 a.m. that morning, and the Australian referred to him as the "loosest cannon in that team." Kim denied he was out late. (USA Today -- Sports)
State forces Keystone into receivership Oct 14, 2009
TALLAHASSEE -- Leon County Circuit Court Judge John C. Cooper on Tuesday ordered American Keystone Insurance Co. of Ponte Vedra Beach into receivership for the purpose of liquidation. The Florida Department of Financial Services is appointed receiver, according to Florida CFO Alex Sink. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Carolina Takes 11th At Tar Heel Invitational Oct 12, 2009
That final birdie came on the par three 12th hole, her last hole for the day, when the Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. native drove off the tee to land the ball within a few feet of the cup. (Tarheelblue.com)
Carolina Drops on Day Two of Tar Heel Invitational Oct 11, 2009
The Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. native struggled with putting in the first round, but feels things went a little better on day two despite bogeys creeping on to her scorecard coming into the finish. (Tarheelblue.com)
Tar Heels In Middle Of The Pack At Home Match Oct 10, 2009
The Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. native is tied for 13th place at even par after the first round of competition. (Tarheelblue.com)
Attorney: Quinn Gray Needs Your Help Oct 9, 2009
The 37-year-old Ponte Vedra Beach wife and mother charged with extortion bonded out of the St. Johns County jail just after 5 p.m. Wednesday. Now she's at St. Simons By The Sea, a mental health and addiction treatment facility in southeast Georgia. (News4Jax.com, FL)
The UNC Women's Golf Team Hosts The Tar Heel Invitational Oct 8, 2009
Tar Heel sophomore , from Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. grabbed a share of the individual championship at last year's Tar Heel Invitational. (Tarheelblue.com)
Judge Cuts Quinn Gray's Bond To $200K Oct 3, 2009
Ponte Vedra Beach Woman's Husband In Court To Show Support ... -- A judge has agreed to cut the bond set for a Ponte Vedra Beach woman accused of trying to extort $50,000 from her husband in what investigators called a fake kidnapping plot ... Gray is the mother of two young children and lived with her husband in an oceanfront home in Ponte Vedra Beach. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Florida Golf Guide -- Sunshine state has the golfer's dream Oct 3, 2009
And every spring, golf's fifth-most important tournament, The Players, is held about half an hour away at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, home of the PGA Tour headquarters. Besides the Hall of Fame, the World Golf Village boasts a second world-class layout, King co-designed by legends Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. (FOX61, CT)
Diane Hubbard, 71; helped preserve harpsichord's allure Oct 3, 2009
In addition to her husband and two daughters, Ms. Hubbard leaves two brothers, Walter Goetz of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. and Paul Goetz of Sarasota, Fla. (Boston Globe)
Boselli to open Jacksonville office of marketing firm Oct 2, 2009
The Ponte Vedra Beach office of IF marketing advertising will include Boselli, who is the agency s managing partner, and Susie Wiles, former communications director for Mayor John Peyton. IF marketing advertising was started outside Austin by Jeff Novak and Will Furrer, former teammates of Boselli s, and was originally known as Inter-Focus. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Chief 'Appalled' By Letter On CNN Show Sep 25, 2009
Capture, share community events. Talk Show Host Showed Letter From Inmate Regarding Haleigh Cummings. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Gray Still Hasn't Bonded Out Of Jail Sep 25, 2009
-- A Ponte Vedra Beach mother has now spent more than one week in jail following her arrest on extortion charges ... The 37-year-old Ponte Vedra Beach woman who told a deputy that she had been kidnapped earlier this month is now charged with extortion ... After hours of questioning about the disappearance of a Ponte Vedra Beach woman earlier this month, a 25-year-old man was arrested overnight and charged with extortion. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Solar Energy lands another contract Sep 23, 2009
A Ponte Vedra Beach solar company has secured a $6 million contract to sell solar energy to a Northeast municipality. newest contract follows gaining a $750 million project, 300-megawatt park in West Texas and an $80 million project to build a 120 acre-solar park in California. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Yates Named Progress Energy Performer Of The Week Sep 22, 2009
CATHERINE O'DONNELL Women's Golf Sophomore Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Catherine O'Donnell tied for seventh place at the Duramed Cougar Classic played at Yeamans Hall in Hanahan, S.C. O'Donnell carded a two-under-par 214 total after firing a three-under 69 in the first round followed by an even par 72 in the second round and a one-over 73 in the final round. (Tarheelblue.com)
Alleged Co-Conspirators Remain In Jail Sep 19, 2009
Ponte Vedra Beach 'Victim,' Man Accused In Fake Kidnapping Plot. POSTED: Friday, September 18, 2009UPDATED: 4:47 pm EDT September 18, 2009. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Ponte Vedra Mom Held On $1 Million Bond Sep 18, 2009
Quinn Gray, the 37-year-old Ponte Vedra Beach woman who said she was kidnapped and released three days later, was arrested Wednesday afternoon and charged with extortion ... The 37-year-old Ponte Vedra Beach woman who told a deputy that she had been kidnapped earlier this month is now charged with extortion. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Investigators Piece Together Crime Plan Sep 18, 2009
That's when investigators said Gray called her husband and told him she was abducted by three men from their multi-million dollar Ponte Vedra Beach home ... The 37-year-old Ponte Vedra Beach woman who told a deputy that she had been kidnapped earlier this month is now charged with extortion ... After hours of questioning about the disappearance of a Ponte Vedra Beach woman earlier this month, a 25-year-old man was arrested overnight and charged with extortion. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Extortion charges filed against kidnap victim Sep 17, 2009
ST. AUGUSTINE A 37-year-old Ponte Vedra Beach woman who says she was kidnapped and released three days later has been charged with extortion. St. Johns County Sheriff's Office spokesman Kevin Kelshaw says Quinn Gray was arrested Wednesday. (Florida Today)
Ex-House speaker wins primary for King's seat Sep 17, 2009
Ponte Vedra Beach businessman Dan Quiggle was in second place with 27 percent, followed by Duval County School Board member Stan Jordan and Jacksonville City Councilman Art Graham, both around 17 percent. Gov. Charlie Crist called the special election after King, R-Jacksonville, died of pancreatic cancer in July. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Politics)
Woman Who Claimed Abduction Arrested Sep 17, 2009
Ponte Vedra Beach Mother Charged With Extortion ... -- The 37-year-old Ponte Vedra Beach woman who told a deputy who found her after a three-day disappearance that she had been kidnapped and tied up was arrested Wednesday afternoon and charged with extortion ... The 37-year-old Ponte Vedra Beach woman who told a deputy that she had been kidnapped earlier this month is now charged with extortion. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Report: Man Had Relationship With Gray Sep 16, 2009
-- A 25-year-old Jacksonville man wanted for questioning in connection with the three-day disappearance of a Ponte Vedra Beach woman was arrested after admitting "some involvement" in the case, a prosecutor told a judge Tuesday morning ... After hours of questioning about the disappearance of a Ponte Vedra Beach woman earlier this month, a 25-year-old man was arrested overnight and charged with extortion ... After hours of questioning about the disappearance of a Ponte Vedra Beach woman earlier... (News4Jax.com, FL)
Zaytoun III Named Progress Energy Performer Of The Week Sep 15, 2009
NGCA Collegiate Match Play Championship, Women's Golf Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. tied for third place in the 36-hole medal play qualifier by firing a pair of even par 72s for an even par 144 total. (Tarheelblue.com)
Carolina Golfers Finish Third At Duramed Cougar Classic Sep 15, 2009
O'Donnell, from Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. fired a one-over 73 in the final round after earlier rounds of 69-72. (Tarheelblue.com)
Special primary election today Sep 15, 2009
Candidates include Jacksonville City Councilman Art Graham; Duval County School Board member Stan Jordan; Ponte Vedra Beach businessman Dan Quiggle; and former House speaker John Thrasher. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters should take a picture ID that also includes a signature, such as a driver's license, passport, military or student ID.. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Middleburg Man Electrocuted Wiring Dryer Sep 15, 2009
The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office said early Tuesday morning they arrested a man in connection with a reported kidnapping in Ponte Vedra Beach. Putnam County deputies said Monday an Interlachen man held his girlfriend's 4-year-old son's head under water in the bathtub for several seconds. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Man May Know How Woman Disappeared Sep 14, 2009
Ponte Vedra Beach Woman Found 3 Days Later Says She Was Kidnapped ... -- The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office has released photos of a man they want to question about the disappearance of a Ponte Vedra Beach woman on Sept. 4 ... The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office releases photos of a man they want to question about the three-day disappearance of a Ponte Vedra Beach woman. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Carolina Golfers Tied For Fourth At Duramed Cougar Classic Sep 14, 2009
O'Donnell, from Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. is tied for fifth place going into Monday's final round after firing rounds of three-under 69 and even par 72 on Sunday. (Tarheelblue.com)
Primary may decide King successor Sep 13, 2009
Dan Quiggle, 40, is a Ponte Vedra Beach businessman who says voters are tired of career politicians and watching "Republicans act like Democrats.". Stan Jordan, 71, is a folksy campaigner who has held Duval County and state offices for 25 years and has been heavily involved in education and military issues. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Team, Fans Honor Player Who Drowned Sep 12, 2009
His body was found the next morning on Ponte Vedra Beach, about a mile south of where he disappeared. Stewart was a senior at Mandarin, where he played running back for the Mustangs. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Dallas County launches discount Rx card Sep 11, 2009
The county, along with Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. -based , is offering the free Coast2Coast Rx card. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
#18 Johns Hopkins Downs Neumann, 4-1, Behind Pair From Bukoski Sep 10, 2009
18 Johns Hopkins Downs Neumann, 4-1, Behind Pair From Bukoski - JOHNS HOPKINS OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. 18 Johns Hopkins Downs Neumann, 4-1, Behind Pair From Bukoski Blue Jays Remain Unbeaten on the Season. (Hopkinssports.com)
Swimmer Missing Off Mickler Beach Sep 8, 2009
St. Johns County Marine Rescue, other deputies and the U.S. Coast Guard search Ponte Vedra Beach Monday afternoon. PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla ... -- The Coast Guard and the St. John's County Fire and Rescue Department are searching for a 17-year-old last seen swimming Monday afternoon off Mickler Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Carolina Comes Up Big in Match Play Sep 8, 2009
O'Donnell, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. also made a strong showing against Central Florida's Valentina Fontaine by taking the match on four holes with three left toplay. (Tarheelblue.com)
Carolina Golfers Tied For 11th At NGCA Collegiate Championship Sep 7, 2009
The Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. native tied for third place in the 36-hole medal play qualifier. (Tarheelblue.com)
Prep game of the week Sep 4, 2009
DeLand comes off a shutout win over Ponte Vedra Beach Nease in preseason action. Wekiva is a 6A school that went 4-6 last season. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
DeLand's defense stifles Nease Aug 28, 2009
PONTE VEDRA BEACH -- It's been a scoreless preseason for the Nease football team. After playing two scoreless quarters in the spring game, the Panthers were shut out Thursday in a 17-0 preseason loss to visiting DeLand. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Mortgage company forced to close Aug 22, 2009
According to the company s Web site, it has 27 offices around the nation, including a correspondent lending office at 10161 Centurion Parkway N. in Jacksonville and an office at 814 State Road A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach. Under the terms of the order, Taylor, Bean and Whitaker must transfer all loans to a new servicing company within 60 days; safeguard customers payments, including escrow funds, by establishing custodial accounts; provide state regulators with daily reports on the serviced loans;... (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
7 qualify to run for King's seat in special election Aug 22, 2009
Dan Quiggle, Ponte Vedra Beach, Republican, owner of a title-insurance company. Stan Jordan, Jacksonville, Republican, former House member, resigning his Duval County School Board seat to run. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
5 questions for Matanzas coach Keith Lagocki Aug 20, 2009
When I was an assistant at St. Augustine, we had to play (Ponte Vedra Beach Nease) when Tebow was there, and he was just such a threat. We actually were pretty successful against him, more than most people. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Colonial fails: BB&T buys deposits, branches Aug 18, 2009
Taylor Bean & Whitaker had two offices in the area: one at Ponte Vedra Beach and a correspondent lender office at Centurion Parkway North on the Southside. Two weeks ago, Colonial recorded $606 million in losses and announced its $300 million deal with Taylor Bean & Whitaker to boost its capital had fallen through. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Homicide Investigators Seek Possible Witness Aug 13, 2009
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- St. Johns County detectives are asking for the public's help in locating a possible witness in a homicide case. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Freight company signs $38M lease Aug 8, 2009
and the owner of Ponte Vedra Beach real estate consultation company Killashee Investments Inc.. Because the site is the closest industrial project to the Mitsui terminal as well as the proposed Hanjin terminal, Farrell said he and Brown want to make sure the project is the highest and best use not only for the developer, but for the tenants, the Jacksonville Port Authority and the city of Jacksonville as well. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Man Found Face Down In Parking Lot Aug 7, 2009
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Detectives with the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office are looking for information to help them find out what happened to a 41-year-old man early Thursday morning in a Ponte Vedra Beach parking lot ... Wilson had recently moved in with his parents in Ponte Vedra Beach who told deputies that he had left the Crosstide Circle residence on foot at 1 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Special election called to replace the late Sen. King Aug 7, 2009
Former House Speaker John Thrasher of St. Augustine and the campaign of Ponte Vedra Beach businessman Dan Quiggle confirmed Wednesday they will run in the special election. Thrasher and Quiggle are two of four Republicans who had already started raising money to seek the seat in 2010, when King was slated to leave office because of term limits. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Politics)
Reasons to give a 'fore' thought Aug 2, 2009
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Just a little northeast of Orlando is another outstanding summer offering at the Sawgrass Marriott, home of the PGA Tour s Players Championship. (Boston Globe)
Ex-St. Johns Commissioner Pleads Guilty Aug 1, 2009
Manuel, 64, of Ponte Vedra Beach, is retired after careers in the U.S. Navy, banking and running a travel agency. Previous Stories. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Man Found Facedown In Ocean Dies Jul 29, 2009
-- A 62-year-old Jacksonville Beach man who was found floating facedown in the ocean off Ponte Vedra Beach has died. Terrance Arthur died Sunday at a local hospital. (News4Jax.com, FL)
State Sen. Jim King dies at 69 Jul 27, 2009
Aaron Bean of Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville City Councilman Art Graham, Ponte Vedra Beach businessman Dan Quiggle and former House Speaker John Thrasher. King is survived by his wife, Linda Braddock King; daughters Monta Bolles of Tampa and Laurie Anne Dolan of Gainesville; sons-in-law Chuck Bolles and Rick Dolan; and grandchildren Carley Elizabeth Bolles, Jack Bolles and Ashley Dolan. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Police Arrest Two Men After Early Morning Gas Station Robbery And Chase Jul 26, 2009
Police said the two suspects admitted to the earlier robbery in Ponte Vedra Beach and charges are pending further investigation. Copyright 2009 by News4Jax. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Aleksandra Wozniak: Canada's Tennis... Jul 25, 2009
She continued her astonishing upward climb in the Sony Ericsson Singles Rankings by beating her first Top 10 opponent (Nadia Petrova) while reaching the finals at Ponte Vedra Beach in April. A month later, Wozniak reached the fourth round of the French Open in Roland Garros, her highest finish at a Grand Slam event and the highest finish by a Canadian player at the French Open in 17 years. (Suite101.com)
Boil Order In Effect For Sawgrass Community Jul 17, 2009
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- A precautionary boil order has been issued for areas of southernmost Sawgrass communities and all associated subdevelopments east of State Road A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Pair shoots six under to tie for lead at U.S. Bank Jul 17, 2009
"Chalmers, who tinkered with his putting grip and chose a simpler approach, made birdies on five of his final six holes on the front nine, including the long putts on No. 4 and No. 5. He also birdied the final three holes.Klauk shot 5 under on the front nine after needing only nine putts. He made his only mistake with a bogey at No. 12. But the 31-year-old PGA tour rookie rebounded with back-to-back birdies and finished the round with four straight pars.Klauk grew up around the pros because his... (ESPN -- Golf)
Chalmer, Klauk are Milwaukee’s best Jul 17, 2009
Klauk, the son of the longtime superintendent at the TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. finished fourth at The Honda Classic in March. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Ex-Wachovia exec consults troubled firms Jul 15, 2009
That role included helping lead the legacy Wachovia into the merger with First Union National Bank in 2001 and completing it before he retired two years later to Ponte Vedra Beach. Nationwide, there are a lot of retired executives and people who have been laid off who have become sole practitioners, said Matt Laffey, a partner at the local office of Tatum LLC. The firm offers executive services such as interim chief financial officers and consults businesses within various industries. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Furman Bisher Jul 15, 2009
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla ... PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Gillett, Johnson entered in U.S. Amateur Public Links Amateur Jul 14, 2009
Also, Gillett recorded ahole-in-one on the par 3, 13th hole on The Players Stadium Course in the June 25 to 28 Florida State Amateur Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. Gillett finished at 310, well behind the winner, Blayne Barber of Lake City, who shot 277. (Florida Today)
Beach businesses say buy local Jul 13, 2009
Hamilton and the other board members of the Ponte Vedra Beach Chamber of Commerce have joined a growing number of small communities by launching a program to educate the public about the significance of shopping locally ... Chamber Executive Director Ginger Peace said the Web-based program is available to chamber members not only in Ponte Vedra Beach, but also in Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach ... The Ponte Vedra Beach Chamber of Commerce opted not to join BALLE.. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
