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CONTENTS Welcome to Ponte Vedra Beach! This special magazine will help you make the most of our stay with us.
FEATURES
13 IT’S A NATURAL BEAUTY The Sawgrass Marriott’s serene scene
17 SPIRIT TO SERVE Caring for our community
19 EAT, DRINK, BE MERRY Resorts restaurants that are sure to please
23 SUSTAINABLE SAWGRASS Supplied by our on-site organic garden, beehive, and quail pen
27 RECREATION AND OUTDOOR FUN From the tee to the ocean
33 SURF, SUN, AND FUN Cabana Beach Club’s oasis on the ocean
37 SPACE FOR ALL Meeting and event spaces for every need
41 KID TESTED - KID APPROVED For the young and young at heart ON THE COVER: THE CASCADES WATERFALL AT SAWGRASS MARRIOTT GOLF RESORT & SPA.
45 MIND AND BODY SHOP Find balance at our spa and fitness center
51 HISTORY OF THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP Photo by Kate Gardiner
Growing one of the area’s biggest sporting events
58 LOCAL EVENTS CALENDAR Notable Northeast Florida annual happenings to enjoy
61 GET OUT AND EXPLORE From Jacksonville to St. Augustine, there’s SO much to do Castaway Publishing, Inc PO Box 35 St. Augustine, FL 32085 904.461.6773 OCL@castawaypublishing.com All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher. All material is compiled from sources believed to be reliable, published without responsibility for errors or omissions. Castaway Publishing, Inc. assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts or photos.
Text copyright © 2018 Photography © 2018 Locally Independently Owned and Operated
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68 GOING DEEP Offshore fishing in Northeast Florida
74 NATURE GLIDE Kayaking beautiful Trout Creek
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WELCO ME TO SAWG R ASS M AR R IOT T G O LF R E S O RT & S PA! On behalf of our entire staff, I am delighted to personally welcome you to our resort. I hope you are able to take advantage of all our North Florida oasis has to offer. Sawgrass Marriott has something for everyone, be it our Cabana Beach Club and its private access to our beautiful Atlantic Ocean beach, indulging in a therapeutic treatment in our world-class spa, or simply relaxing in one of our four pools. Our younger guests are sure to enjoy our Mighty Oaks Kids Zone, and guests of all ages will want to experience our seasonal American Wave SurfStream®. For reservation times, head to the pool towel hut where you also can learn about a wide variety of weekly activities. Being masters of their craft, our culinarians have developed superb, must-experience menus featuring local and seasonal dishes. You can choose from any one of our six restaurants, including Vernon’s First Coast Kitchen and Bar, Alice & Pete’s Pub and our seasonal American Gator Club. All of our dedicated and capable associates are grateful to have you as a guest, and stand ready to make your stay brilliant. If there is anything we can do to enhance your stay, please do not hesitate to ask.
Enjoy your stay! Best wishes, Todd Hickey General Manager
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LO C AT E D I N P I C T U R E S Q U E PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa is home to 65 beautiful acres of Audubon-rated grounds chock full of unique Florida wildlife. Surrounded by pristine waters and miles of biking, jogging, and fitness trails, it’s easy to see why the resort is consistently named one of the most stunning places to stay on the entire East Coast. Whether you’re playing 18 at THE STADIUM or Dye’s Valley championship golf courses at TPC Sawgrass
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SAWGRASS MARRIOTT GOLF RESORT & SPA IS HOME TO 65 BEAUTIFUL ACRES OF AUDUBONRATED GROUNDS, CHOCK-FULL OF UNIQUE FLORIDA WILDLIFE
or challenging fellow guests to a friendly game of miniature golf, don’t be surprised to find a spattering of egrets, hawks, eagles, ducks, or Blue Heron during your travels. And, while there isn’t much reason to leave the resort, just beyond our borders rest a plethora of beautiful parks, preserves, and gardens in which to explore native Florida flora and fauna. Looking for a spot to rest while wandering our grounds? Take a seat under one of the magnificent canopies of shade trees that line the meandering trails throughout the resort.
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S P I R I T TO S E R V E At Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, our Spirit to Serve the community around us is as important as our desire to serve you, our guest. We take social responsibility seriously, from sustainable culinary philosophies to environmentally friendly lodging practices, and philanthropic financial contributions. “Working with charitable organizations, we are serving our communities through these signature issues: shelter and food, environment, readiness for hotel careers, vitality of children, and embracing diversity and people with disabilities,” says J.W. Marriott, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Marriott International, Inc. “As a good corporate citizen, Marriott is strengthening our communities throughout the world – today, and for tomorrow.” Locally, within the North Florida community, Sawgrass Marriott has worked with dozens of charities and nonprofits including Children’s Miracle Network and The DONNA Foundation. We invite you to visit Alice & Pete’s Pub where guests can test their skill at our famous Floating Hole Challenge benefitting the First Tee of North Florida. It’s just one of the many ways that we are able to give back to the community that has supported us over the years.
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SUSTAINABLE AND SUCCULENT. SAWGRASS MARRIOTT CONSISTENTLY RANKS AS ONE OF THE BEST AREA DINING EXPERIENCES
E A T, D R I N K , B E M E R R Y S A W G R A S S S AT I S F I E S Combining contemporary cuisine with sustainable culinary philosophies creates one-of-a-kind dining experiences at Sawgrass Marriott. “Our culinary team is focused on bringing in the freshest and most local foods possible,” explains Chef Joe Natoli, Sawgrass Marriott’s Executive Chef. “We support our local growers, and our food quality is a testament to that.” In fact, the resort actually tends and nurtures its own beehives, with fresh
BY KARA POUND PHOTOS BY KATE GARDINER
honey touching many of the cocktails and desserts made daily.
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It also grows its own herbs and vegetables on-site (for more on this innovative program, turn to page 23) and even hosts pop-up dinners featuring an all-vegan menu. With some of the most talented chefs in the world creating a unique and diverse repertoire of dishes, there’s never a shortage of mouth-watering culinary experiences at Sawgrass Marriott.
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VERNON’S FIRST COAST KITCHEN AND BAR Vernon’s, the signature restaurant of Sawgrass Marriott, offers up fresh Florida seafood, masterfully cut chops, locally-sourced produce and an enviable wine list. Enjoy resort vistas or watch the sun set over TPC Sawgrass through floor-to-ceiling windows while sipping a glass of wine or classic cocktail.
ALICE & PETE’S PUB Named after Golf Hall of Famers Alice and Pete Dye, this casual restaurant featuring light bites and delicious clubhouse fare, serves up lunch and dinner, as well as live entertainment. Guests can enjoy a bit of golf history while enjoying cold brews with a view overlooking the resort’s lagoon.
THE AMERICAN GATOR CLUB (seasonal) Overlooking the tranquil lagoon and 13th hole of THE STADIUM Course at TPC Sawgrass, this iconic, seasonal American restaurant offers outdoor seating surrounded by the sights and sounds of Florida’s indigenous wildlife. Toast to a sunny afternoon with our signature drinks as you nosh on salads, small bites, and handheld fare from a healthy-and-light menu crafted from locally-
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START THE DAY OFF RIGHT WITH A HEARTY BREAKFAST
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CHEF JOE’S GARDEN INCLUDES 12 DOUBLE BEEHIVES WHICH PRODUCED 27 GALLONS OF HONEY LAST YEAR
BEE-ING RESPONSIBLE S U S TA I N A B L E S A W G R A S S Joe Natoli proudly walks down rows of herbs and vegetables to a plant bearing tiny red tomatoes only slightly bigger than a large green pea, and plucks a stem bearing around a dozen of the fruit. “These are like candy they’re so sweet,” the Sawgrass Marriott Executive Chef says emphatically, as he offers them up for sampling. He’s right. They explode with a delicate flavor kissed by the sun. “And they grow like weeds,” he adds, gesturing to the disheveled looking clump of vines. The tomatoes are part of his garden, Chef
BY LURA READLE SCARPITTI PHOTOS BY KATE GARDINER
Joe’s Garden, as it’s known on the property — a parcel of land Natoli and his righthand man Matt Sanchez, the resort’s official Beekeeper, started hacking out of the Sawgrass Marriott’s 65 acres almost as soon as Natoli took over as Executive Chef four years ago.
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THE KITCHEN PULLS ALL HERBS AND LETTUCES FROM CHEF JOE’S GARDEN FOR ALL OF OUR RESORT RESTAURANTS
While Natoli is handing out tomatoes, Sanchez describes how the two managed to create and cultivate a garden on top of what looks like an overgrown sand dune. “We picked the spot and just started clearing it out however we
to have to make some extremely bold moves. Getting this garden started and operational was one of those moves.” He knew it was going to take some time to convert a kitchen staff that was used to getting its operational instructions from a manual
could and started planting. I knew what Chef Joe wanted to try and
using pre-packaged foodstuffs sent to them from a warehouse. He
do here and I was really excited about it. I was working in the kitchen
was willing to invest the considerable time and effort it was going to
at the time but, when the resort gave us the okay to do it, I started
take to bring the department up to where he felt it could be.
splitting my time between here and there.” Sanchez and Natoli talk excitedly while standing in the middle of
“This is one of the Marriott’s signature resorts,” Natoli says, “And the food needed to reflect that. General Manager, Todd Hickey, was
the planting beds, lush with herbs, peppers, and other vegetables,
happy with my budgetary margins, so he let me go ahead with my
about how the area was literally chopped out of the scrub brush by
plans. It took some time, but I got everyone onboard with the new
the two of them. “We could have hired someone to come and do it
way of doing things.”
but we didn’t want that. It was going to be done by us or nobody,”
This included the garden, which, Natoli fully admits he could not
Natoli says. As for the actual implementation, he admits, “We didn’t
have done this without Sanchez. “He’s a genius. He’s the brains
have a grand plan. We just started cutting away and planting…and we
behind the entire operation. When I wanted to start the bee colony,
haven’t stopped...but now we’re more organized about it,” he laughs.
I bought the book ‘The Beekeeper’s Bible’ and gave it to him. A day
This included a lot of manual labor, lugging bag after bag of manure up the incline, the lumber for the planting beds, setting up some sort of irrigation to the remote area of the property, and building the quail pen. The garden, which includes an area with 15 beehives, is a physical representation of Natoli’s vision for the resort’s food and beverage direction — one where a sincere effort is made to be as selfsustaining, creative, innovative, and hands-on as possible. When Marriott International took over the franchise at Sawgrass in 2014, Natoli, a 20-year Marriott veteran at the time, knew he wanted to do something special. “This is an iconic resort, “ as Natoli describes it. “I knew that I wanted to make my mark here — to elevate the dining experience at the resort at every level. To do that, I was going
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later, he had read the entire thing and had learned how
prep chefs coming back from the garden loaded down
to start one up and keep it going. That first year we got
with herbs and vegetables grown just a short distance
about eight gallons of honey. Last year, we were up to
from here, it really just makes me happy. They’re excited
27. My goal is to get it to where we not only use it for
about what they do again, and they’re always coming to
food preparation and our beverages, but also where we
me with new ideas about new dishes and menu items and
can sell it.” He enthusiastically adds, “It is really the best
for the garden.”
tasting honey!” While Natoli is talking about Sanchez’s beekeeping
The plan is to keep expanding the garden to eventually be able to offer pop-up dinners in a secluded area
prowess, Sanchez is over checking on the hives, making
between the garden and a lagoon. It’s just one more way
sure that all is well. The summer has been a hot one
Natoli can bring the farm-to-table experience to guests.
and the bees have weathered the heat well under his
“When guests of the property can come up here and
close supervision. “We started with one hive,” Natoli remembers, “and now there are 15 here on property and more at Matt’s house. He raises more at his home to introduce to the ones here so the swarm is healthy… along with the quail.” Tucked away in the back of the area is the quail pen, which Sanchez also oversees and maintains by hatching baby quail at his own home. The quail don’t end up on Vernon’s menu, Natoli assures me. They’re here for their eggs only. “You should see him with them. They follow him around like he’s their dad. We call him ‘the quail whisperer,’” Natoli laughs. “It’s all part of our goal of being as self-sustaining as possible. Of course, the larger scale events like banquets and conventions we can’t do that with, but for the restaurants, we pull our herbs and lettuces from the garden. So, all of our selections are farm-to-table seasonal. We don’t serve what won’t grow here in a given season. We’re always experimenting and making notes on what works and what doesn’t. What we can’t grow here, we get from local sources, like grains from Congaree and Penn Farms, and other greens and
PROUD GARDENERS- HEAD BEEKEEPER MATT SANCHEZ
vegetables from GYO Greens and Fresh Farms, all of
AND EXCUTIVE CHEF JOE NATOLI
which are within a half hour drive from here.” Natoli and Sanchez aren’t the only ones invested in the project. Over time, many of the other kitchen staff
see what we’re doing for themselves, it will make it all
have jumped on board to help out. Natoli happily says,
even more special. What better way to understand the
“Many of them come and help in the garden during off
connection between the food we eat and our earth by
hours and one of them even offered to make our plant
enjoying a fabulous dinner in the middle of the place that
bed signs. We were writing them on pieces of palate
was part of the process of preparing it? I can’t think of
with a sharpie and he saw that and said, ‘I’ve got the
one.”
equipment to make real signs for you,’ and he offered
The hope is that other Marriott properties will follow
to do it. I pay him for his time and now we have these
suit. “We’re working on a program where we can go
awesome signs.”
to other properties and teach them how to do this
He goes on to say that seeing the staff embrace this philosophy is very rewarding to him. “It’s hard to describe the feeling I get when I see a chef
themselves,” Natoli says. For now though, you can experience delights made with Chef Joe’s Garden at all on-site restaurants.
making fresh stock from scratch for a soup he’ll later make by hand, when that same person used to make soup by cutting open a bag and pouring it into a pot. Or when I get to work in the morning and I see one of the
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ACTIVE LIFE R E S O R T R E C R E AT I O N Whether your stay is for vacation, business, or a mix of both, there are recreational activities offered for everyone’s tastes at Sawgrass Marriott. Families and couples can take advantage of the resort’s multiple pools, American Wave SurfStream ®, beach activities, fitness center, and children’s programs, while enjoying the perfect getaway at Ponte Vedra Beach’s premier resort. Take in views of North Florida’s native wildlife while spending a day on the
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links. Guests of our resort receive privileged access to TPC Sawgrass, home to the PLAYERS Stadium Course and Dye’s Valley Course, as well as nearby Sawgrass Country Club, the orignal home of THE PLAYERS Championship. Marsh Landing Country Club and World Golf Village are also nearby offering additional world-class layouts to test your skills. 27
IF THE WAVES AREN’T UP AT THE BEACH, NO PROBLEM!
For those seeking adventure, listen up! You can learn to surf without ever setting foot in the ocean on our resort’s new American Wave SurfStream®. With seven different wave types for all skill levels, with wet suits, boards, and helmets to offer, the chance to hang ten has never been easier. “No matter what your age is, our resort has something for everyone,” explainsTodd Hickey, Sawgrass Marriott’s General Manager. “With unlimited activities, you will never run out of things to do. Of course, if doing nothing at all is what you want, why not do it at the beach or at one of our pools?” Why not? For a relaxing afternoon, grab a deck chair, a cocktail and a light bite at one of our four pools — the heated Lagoon Pool, larger Resort Pool, Cabana Beach Club Pool, and the Sawgrass Spa Adult Pool. From playing a family-friendly competition at our resort’s miniature golf course to discovering our beautiful 65-acre home via bicycle rentals and walking trails, the sky’s the limit here at Sawgrass Marriott.
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from the Atlantic Ocean,
guests of the resort are treated to more than 26 miles of pristine beachfront at our private Cabana Beach Club. With complimentary shuttles, you can spend a day lounging on the sand, playing in the ocean waves, and enjoying delectable oceanfront dining at one of the many amenities we offer at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa.
SUN AND SURF S A W G R A S S M A R R I O T T- S T Y L E
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SHARKEY’S SNACK BAR For those looking for a more casual experience, visit Sharkey’s, our on-site waterfront restaurant, for a tropical drink and a bite to eat alongside our shimmering beachfront and swimming pool.
B E A C H R E N TA L S Adventure awaits at Cabana Beach Club with on-site beach rentals for all of your water sport and beach service needs. Rent everything from a standup paddle board, kayak, or surfboard, while the rest of your party lounges on the sand in comfort with a chaise lounge and umbrella. Swim in our junior Olympic-size heated swimming pool or challenge friends and family to a match at our beach volleyball court.
“O U R G U E STS W I L L T R U LY E N J OY O U R C A B A N A B E A C H C LU B W I T H P A N O R A M I C V I E W S O F T H E AT L A N T I C O C E A N . STAY F O R A D AY O R C O M E F O R A W E E K ! O U R P R I V AT E B E A C H C LU B H AS S O M ET H I N G F O R E V E RYO N E . ”
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~ Corey Cook, General Manager Cabana Beach Club
FROM SUN-UP TO SUNDOWN, THE CABANA BEACH CLUB IS GREAT FOR CREATING MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME
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SPACE FOR ALL EVENTS LARGE OR SMALL
With 514 guest rooms and suites and more than 61,000 total square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, it’s no wonder Sawgrass Marriott has become a favorite locale on the East Coast for guests to celebrate and connect. From elegant ballrooms and exhibit halls to tranquil beaches and outdoor pavilions, one of the Sawgrass Marriott’s versatile event venues are perfect for you. Whether you’re hosting a corporate retreat, large-scale conference, or leisure business meeting, Sawgrass Marriott has the ability to handle
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groups of all sizes. Our business amenities, such as on-site rental car desks, audio/visual facilities, and convention center, allow you to stay connected to the job and enjoy time away from home. Attendees will also love our resort’s many luxurious amenities, including extensive recreational facilities, a full-service spa and fitness center, and private beach access at the Cabana Beach Club. Watch your wedding daydreams turn into reality with a Sawgrass Marriott wedding. Whether you’re planning a traditional destination
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TRADITIONAL DESTINATION WEDDING OR SOMETHING A BIT DIFFERENT, OUR RESORT OFFERS ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
wedding or something a bit different, our resort offers endless possibilities and accommodates any size wedding, from close loved ones to 1,000 guests. Our Marriott Certified Wedding Planners will make sure that every detail is handled, so you can spend time being pampered at our full-service spa or playing a round of golf with your guests. One of our most popular wedding reception venues is the Arbor Ballroom, which offers an inviting outdoor deck overlooking one of the resort’s many picturesque lagoons. It’s also the perfect setting for charity balls, private event galas, and so much more. Looking for something a little less formal? Plan your next event at one of our outdoor gardens or rent out one of our six restaurants, several with outdoor terrace space for your next wedding, private event, or business outing. For your next event, give us a call. Our expert staff can take care of all your needs.
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GO GRAND OR KEEP IT SIMPLE. WE HAVE EVENT SPACES TO MEET YOUR EVERY NEED
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K I D -T E S T E D KID-APPROVED Family-friendly entertainment and programming galore! At Sawgrass Marriott, we offer everything from an on-site kid’s clubroom to our Cabana Beach Club’s kid-centric beachfront pool and wide array of watersports. Whether you’re a family of five with preschoolers in tow or have a couple of teenagers looking to learn how to surf in the Atlantic Ocean or the
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American Wave SurfStream ®, there’s a bit of something for every kid at Sawgrass Marriott. Located near the lobby is the Mighty Oaks Kid Zone. Designed for children ages 4 to 12, with adult supervision, Mighty Oaks is a great place for parents and kids to play a game of ping-pong or delve into the stacks of books and crafts lining the shelves.
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MIGHTY OAKS IS A GREAT PLACE FOR PARENTS AND KIDS TO PLAY A GAME OF PING-PONG OR DELVE INTO THE STACKS OF BOOKS AND CRAFTS LINING THE SHELVES.
From cornhole to scavenger hunts to our resort’s miniature golf course, we’ve got it all. There are also plenty of family-friendly dining options. With breakfast, lunch and dinner served, there’s no reason to leave our 65-acre home. The American Gator Club, which overlooks a tranquil lagoon and the 13th hole at THE STADIUM Course at TPC Sawgrass, offers a variety of easygoing meals for the children. From a Starbucks on our main level to Vernon’s farm fresh entrées and appetizers, it’s no wonder Sawgrass Marriott is consistently named one of the most family-friendly resorts on the East Coast.
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you from head to toe. Escape to an oasis of wellness and serenity at The Sawgrass Spa, where body and spirit will be rejuvenated in every sense. “Our spa is a local favorite that has an amazing selection of treatments with
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OUR 24-HOUR FITNESS CENTER HELPS MAINTAIN YOUR ACTIVE LIFETSYLE DURING YOUR STAY
19 private treatment rooms,” explains Blanca Albor, Spa Director at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa. “Come for a massage or a wrap — maybe both!” Open seven days a week, our expert spa technicians soothe your cares away with massage therapy, hydrotherapy, reflexology, body treatment wraps, and skincare, including our signature Sawgrass Body Glow and Sawgrass Custom Facial. Beauty and wellbeing services abound with a fullservice salon and nail care offerings. And don’t forget about our Spa dining options. Take a break for delicious nutrition at Soothies Café, where you’ll find a tempting menu of energizing drinks and spa cuisine. If getting in a workout is more your speed, a 24-hour fitness center with cardiovascular and Life Fitness strength-training equipment means you can maintain your active lifestyle during your stay. Book a personal training session, one-on-one yoga, Pilates, aqua workout, or even a golf stretch session in one of our private studio rooms. The Sawgrass Spa also offers ELEMIS Biotec Treatments to increase natural cellular energy, leaving your skin visibly healthy,
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nourished, and energized. Ask about our Line Eraser, Firm-a-Lift, Radiance Renew, Eye Treatment, and Sensitive Skin Soother services. With many of our guests visiting from near and far, the spa’s on-site gift shop has everything from athletic wear and beach-inspired gifts to resort wear and a selection of soaps and salts that are used in our treatments. To book a service or learn more about our many relaxing and revitalizing offerings, contact The Sawgrass Spa directly at 904-674-4772.
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H I STO RY O N THE MOVE T H E P L AY E R S CHAMPIONSHIP
The rich history of THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach just keeps getting richer. That history — which began in 1977 with THE PLAYERS inaugural event at the Sawgrass Country Club — changed dramatically when Dean Beman, Commissioner of the PGA TOUR at the time, decided that the event needed to be contested on a course that would not favor any particular player, or style of play, and also needed to provide a greater spectator viewing experience. Beman focused his efforts on finding a site for this innovative new design and, in 1980, finally settled on a 415-acre site just across the street from Sawgrass Country Club. The heavily-wooded, wetland area was purchased for the whopping sum of $1 from local developers. Beman would spend the next couple of years mastering his plan, selecting Pete Dye as the course architect to bring it to life. People still talk about how the inhospitable patch of land was completely transformed by bulldozers, backhoes, and heavy equipment of all kinds. Earth was dug out, moved, and piled high so that special, grass-covered hills, some up to 30 feet in height, could be made to enhance spectator viewing for THE PLAYERS guests. Fans responded by coming out in droves to the new venue. Since the switch to the TPC Sawgrass in 1982, Beman’s brainchild and Dye’s creation is among the biggest golf stages in the world for one week out of the year. Perhaps Jerry Pate knew something big was about to happen that year when he dove into the TPC Sawgrass lake BY MICHAEL CURET PHOTOS BY ADDISON FITZGERALD & COURTESY OF THE PGA TOUR
beside the 18th green after winning the first PLAYERS championship at the Stadium Course. With no pun intended, it was a “watershed” moment for the PGA TOUR, especially when he pulled Beman and Dye
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into the water with him. Two days prior to Pate’s victory, he told Dye of his plans, saying, “I’m going to make you famous,” Pate recalls. “I wasn’t trying to beat the field. I was trying to beat Pete Dye, and I think I got him.” THE PLAYERS, which features what is arguably the strongest field in golf each year, has not disappointed since. The participants look forward to this event every year, and there is never a lack of excitement produced by the intense competition over the event’s 72 holes. Earlier this year, 2015 Masters champion Jordan Spieth asserted, “There is no added thing that any other tournament brings that this tournament (THE PLAYERS) doesn’t have. Therefore, guys like Rickie [Fowler], who catches some slack for not having won a major yet, essentially has won what’s harder to win than a major — THE PLAYERS.” Much of the drama plays out on the signature parthree 17th hole with its iconic island green — one
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of the most photographed and famous golf holes in
THE ISLAND GREEN OF THE PAR-3 17TH HOLE PERHAPS ONE OF THE MOST PHOTOGRAPHED AND FAMOUS GOLF HOLES IN THE WORLD PHOTO BY STAN BADZ - THE PGA TOUR
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the world. Coming down the stretch, the relatively short, par-three (137 yards from the Professional tee box — generally a pitching wedge for most touring pros) has sealed the fate of many at THE PLAYERS. Just ask Sergio Garcia. In 2013, the Spaniard was tied for the lead with Tiger Woods, coming into 17 on Sunday when he put his tee shot in the water. His third from the drop area suffered the same fate. He would card a quadruple bogey for his efforts and ultimately end up tied for eighth, while Tiger held on the win his second PLAYERS title. Players have Pete Dye’s wife, Alice, to thank for this challenging test of golfing accuracy. Following a site visit, she suggested creating an island green when she saw that an excavation for a pond became a much bigger project than had been anticipated. The end result was a beautiful golf hole and a potential influencer between victory and defeat for those in the hunt. Not one to let the grass grow under their feet, the TOUR, which owns and operates
MASTERPIECES DON’T JUST HAPPEN. THIS ONE REQUIRED MOVING A LOT OF EARTH AROUND
the TPC Sawgrass, redesigned the course in 2016, making significant changes to the links. The most noticeable ones came on the 12th
CAPTION
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hole, which was made into a drivable par-four, along with a return to Bermuda grass greens. Additionally, hazards were created on No. six and seven, the practice facility was treated to a much-needed upgrade, incuding several improvements to facilities for tournament guests. In 2017, PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan announced that the tournament date of THE PLAYERS will move from early May, when it has been played since 2007, back to March, its original playing month. The 2019 event is now slated for March 12th - 17th. “The PLAYERS Championship has grown in stature since we moved it to May in 2007 and, regardless of the date, is clearly one of the premier events in all of golf, with the best players in the world, a premier venue in THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, an unmatched fan experience and a significant charitable component that
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benefits the Jacksonville-area community,” Monahan said. “Moving to March in 2019 will enhance an already strong Florida portion of our calendar and play a significant role in an overall improved schedule.” Jared Rice, THE PLAYERS Executive Director, sees THE PLAYERS soaring to even greater heights with the new date. “Its position on the new PGA TOUR schedule sets the stage for an incredible season,” Rice said. “As the flagship event for the PGA TOUR, THE PLAYERS takes pride in being part of a FedExCup season designed to deliver compelling golf to fans around the world from start to finish.”
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PERFORMANCES THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONS
Rickie Fowler set a mark that will surely be
1977 Mark Hayes
hard to break in winning the 2015 PLAYERS,
1978 Jack Nicklaus
birdieing the 17th three times in less than
1979 Lanny Wadkins
two hours (twice in the playoff). He shot six-under on his final six holes of the round
1980 Lee Trevino
to force a playoff.
1981 Raymond Floyd 1982 Jerry Pate
In 2001, Tiger Woods stared down a 60 foot, triple-breaking putt on the
1983 Hal Sutton
17th hole -- a seemingly impossible putt
1984 Fred Couples
to sink. When NBC commentator Gary
1985 Calvin Peete
Koch uttered the famous call, “better
1986 John Mahaffey
than most,” Woods savored a moment for the ages when the putt fell, and he won the
1987 Sandy Lyle
tournament by one shot. It was poetic justice for Tiger, in a sense. A year earlier, Woods
1988 Mark McCumber
lost a Monday playoff finish to Hal Sutton, whose famous exclamation, “Be the right club today!” on an approach shot on the 18th sealed a second Sutton PLAYERS victory. Woods won a second PLAYERS title in 2013, when the 17th got the best of 2008 PLAYERS winner Sergio Garcia with a quadruple bogey. Garcia would live to fight on No. 17 another day. He came back and aced the hole in 2017. Two-time PLAYERS champion Fred Couples (1984, 1996) carded the best “3” on No. 17
1989 Tom Kite 1990 Jodie Mudd 1991 Steve Elkington 1992 Davis Love III 1993 Nick Price
in the tournament’s history after putting his tee shot in the water and re-teeing for a hole
1994 Greg Norman
in one.
1995 Lee Janzen 1996 Fred Couples Then there’s the local flavor to the
1997 Steve Elkington
PLAYERS, where Jacksonville area
1998 Justin Leonard
residents have brought home the trophy
1999 David Duval
-- Mark McCumber in 1988, David Duval in
2000 Hal Sutton
1999, and Fred Funk in 2005.
2001 Tiger Woods
Another local, Len Mattiace, a two-time PGA TOUR winner and runner-up at The Masters (2003), nearly turned the trick too in 1998. He stood on the 17th tee one shot out of the lead before putting two in the water and settling for a fifth place finish at THE PLAYERS. It was an emotional day for the former Nease High School and Wake
2002 Craig Perks 2003 Davis Love III 2004 Adam Scott 2005 Fred Funk 2006 Stephen Ames 2007 Phil Mickelson 2008 Sergio Garcia
Forest graduate, whose mother was battling cancer in a wheelchair on the course that day.
2009 Henrik Stenson
She died three months later.
2010 Tim Clark
Then there was the rise from obscurity in 2002 when little-known Craig Perks of New
2011 K.J. Choi
Zealand had a magical run on three of the toughest finishing holes in golf to win. He
2012 Matt Kuchar
chipped in for eagle at 16, sunk a long birdie putt at 17, and chipped in for par at the 18th.
2013 Tiger Woods
The win granted him security with a five-year exemption on the PGA TOUR, and earned
2014 Martin Kaymer
him his largest PGA TOUR paycheck of $1,080,000. Looking on that year was defending
2015 Rickie Fowler
champion Tiger Woods, who called Perks’ late run to the title “unbelievable.”
2016 Jason Day 2017 Si Woo Kim 2018 Webb Simpson
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OCTOBER
former St. Augustine mayors gather to flip the switch during Light Up! Night. The City of St. Augustine’s giant tree in the Plaza is lit first,
PINK UP THE PACE 5K
then all the lights come on surrounding the area. Many families start
The Pink Up The Pace 5K is a walk/run through St. Augustine
the holiday season with this tradition — going to dinner downtown
for breast cancer, with proceeds going to help local women with
and then watching as the lights are turned on. Nights of Lights, which
mammograms and treatment. For online registration, go to
includes more than 2 million lights on city buildings and businesses,
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continues through Jan. 31, 2019. Go to nightsoflights.com
CORN MAZE AND MORE
FALL ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL
Nine acres on a local farm in nearby Elkton becomes Sykes & Cooper
The annual Fall Art & Craft Festival, hosted by the St. Augustine
Corn Maze each year, with live music, the maze, games such as a
Art Association on Thanksgiving weekend, features more than 150
corn cannon, live animals and more. Cost is $13 for ages 3 to 64;
artists offering painting, pottery, jewelry, glassware, sculpture, fiber
$11 for seniors and military with ID; and free for ages 2 and younger.
art, photography and mixed media. The event takes place at Francis
Admission is CASH ONLY.
Field, 29 West Castillo Drive, downtown St. Augustine.
Visit www.sycofarms.com/index.php/the-maze/ for more info.
Go to staugustineartfestival.com for more details.
GREEK FESTIVAL
THE ANNUAL GREAT CHOWDER DEBATE.
The St. Augustine Greek Festival celebrates all things Greek with
Compete against other chowder cooks or sample the recipes at
food, music, dancing and heritage. The annual event is held at
this tasty fundraiser at Conch House Marina Resort benefitting
Francis Field, 29 West Castillo Drive, downtown St. Augustine.
Shriners Hospitals for Children. The Annual Great Chowder Debate
Live music will be on stage throughout the weekend, with dance
features over 30 local St. Augustine restaurants competing for “Best
performances, a dance floor for the public, an outdoor marketplace,
Chowder” bragging rights in five different chowder categories:
children’s activities and more.
Minorcan Conch Chowder, Minorcan Clam Chowder, New England
Go to www.stauggreekfest.com for more details.
Clam Chowder, Seafood Chowder, and Non-Seafood Chowder. Noon to 4PM. Conch House Marina resort, 57 Comares Ave, St. Augustine.
NOVEMBER — JANUARY
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JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS FOOTBALL
DECEMBER
Every year, the Jaguars suit up and hit TIAA Bank Field, taking on the Patriots, the Titans, the Dolphins and other tough AFC teams in its
TAXSLAYER GATOR BOWL
quest to reach the playoffs. For game schedule and ticketing, go to
College football takes over TIAA Bank Field in December when the
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exciting Taxslayer Gator Bowl comes to town, pitting an SEC team against an ACC or Big Ten opponent. Visit www.taxslayergatorbowl.com for more information.
NIGHTS OF LIGHTS Nov. 17-Jan. 31: The 25th Annual Nights of Lights opens on Saturday, Nov. 17 during Light Up! Night, an event that includes
FEBRUARY
live music in the Plaza de la Constitution, between King Street and Cathedral Place in downtown St. Augustine. The music will begin at
26.2 WITH DONNA MARATHON WEEKEND
5:30 p.m., and the lighting ceremony will start at 6:30 p.m. Each year,
DONNA Marathon Weekend, which is held annually on the second
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weekend of February, attracts nearly 10,000 runners and supporters
photographers observe and photograph avian species that call the
from all 50 states and more than 20 countries. 26.2 with DONNA, the
area home. Nature lovers can enjoy bird walks, kayak and boat tours,
weekend’s main event held on Marathon Sunday, is the only marathon
and photography workshops. Held each spring, most events take
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and care. There are ten individual events that make up the weekend
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including a 1-mile Fun Run, 5K, 10K, Half, Relay and Full Marathon. For more information, visit www.breastcancermarathon.com
RHYTHM & RIBS FESTIVAL Food, fun and music, at Francis Field, located in the heart of historic
MARCH
St. Augustine! Barbecue vendors, nationally touring bands, fun kids zone and the famous Kiss the Pig completion. For information and
ST. AUGUSTINE CELTIC MUSIC AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
music lineup, visit www.rhythmandribs.net
Celebrate Celtic heritage and music at this annual event held each March which includes international bands. The festival is held at
MAY
Francis Field, 29 West Castillo Drive, downtown St. Augustine. To see the complete entertainment schedule and other details, go to
JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL
celticstaugustine.com
Held each May in the heart of downtown Jacksonville, this free festival features three live entertainment stages, a free jazz clinic at
GATE RIVER RUN
the Ritz Theatre, a piano competition at the Florida Theatre, a sacred
The National 15K championship is contested through downtown
jazz brunch at the Omni Jacksonville hotel and the Jazz Marketplace
Jacksonville every March (a 5K is also available). Beginning and
with local artists and vendors. Visit www.jacksonvillejazzfest.com for
ending at TIAA Bank Field, the biggest test of the race comes at Mile
more information.
8 — the Hart Bridge, also known as “The Green Monster.” Tackle that and the famous after-party awaits, with live music, free beer for
JULY
participants and tons of fun! Visit www.gateriverrun.com for details.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP
Fireworks over the water! Enjoy thrilling pyrotechnic displays over
Golf fans can watch some of the sport’s biggest names vie for the
the St. Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville or the bayfront of the
title during THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte
historic Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine.
Vedra Beach. Previous winners include Tiger Woods, Matt Kuchar, Henrik Stenson, Sergio Garcia and Phil Mickelson. Moving to March
SEPTEMBER
in 2019, practice rounds, community events and the championship competition make for a week of great golf.
THE SING OUT LOUD FESTIVAL The largest free music festival ever held in St. Johns County, returns
APRIL
for three weekends in September — hundreds of performances will take place at multiple music venues around St. Augustine, Florida in an
FLORIDA’S BIRDING & PHOTO FEST
epic celebration of local, regional and national singers, songwriters and
Nature lovers can study the area’s wildlife habitats while
musicians. Go to www.singoutloudfestival.com to stay updated.
photography buffs can improve techniques for capturing images during the Annual Florida’s Birding & Photo Fest. Birders and
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THERE’S MORE… GET OUT AND EXPLORE Often known for its upscale, oceanside neighborhoods and lush golf course resorts, Ponte Vedra Beach offers a bit of something for everyone from live music and awardwinning restaurants to some of the state’s most diverse ecosystems. Come take a journey with us through this seaside community that’s located just 18 miles southeast of downtown Jacksonville and a short drive north from historic St. Augustine. The history of Ponte Vedra Beach is a bit hazy. The area remained sparsely populated through the late 19th century until around 1914 when the National Lead Company started mining for minerals in the sand. It’s been said that at the time there were as many mules as people in what became known as Mineral City. After World War I, the demand for minerals dropped and Ponte Vedra Beach became a target for real estate development. In 1929, developers descended upon the area and started building in Sea Island, Georgia. small beach town
an area similar to The Cloister It was at this time that the became known as Ponte Vedra
Beach. Today, Ponte Vedra Beach is considered one of the most luxurious and sophisticated travel destinations in the country — offering more than 150 holes of golf and miles upon miles of white, sandy beaches. Easily one of the most popular and recognizable events to be hosted in this coastal community is THE PLAYERS Championship. Held each spring since 1974, THE PLAYERS Championship tees off at the TPC Sawgrass STADIUM Course, which is just a stone’s throw from the resort. The event, which is one of the PGA Tour’s signature events, brings an annual average of 200,000 spectators annually
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The action at the infamous island PONTE VEDRA CONCERT HALL OFFERS UP LOCAL THEATRE AND NATIONALLY TOURING ACTS INCLUDING STAND UP COMEDIANS, CLASSICAL PIANISTS, INDIE BANDS, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN.
green of the 17th hole is only part of the excitement THE PLAYERS serves up every year. It has to be experienced to be truly appreciated! Touted as the “ultimate golf vacation destination,” World Golf Village gives visitors a chance to be a part of golf history with a mission to celebrate golf and preserve the legacies of those who have made it great. Check out the World Golf Hall of Fame and Museum just minutes off I-95 in St. Augustine. Open year-round except for Thanksgiving and Christmas, the museum is only a small part of the World Golf Village experience. Award-winning championship courses include the King & Bear and the Slammer & Squire, as well as a plethora of on-site activities such as the IMAX Theater and dining at the famous Caddyshack Restaurant, opened by Bill Murray and his five brothers. If golf isn’t your thing, then head over to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on A1A. A multi-purpose performing arts venue set in a renovated church, PVCH (as it’s known by the locals) offers up local theatre and nationally touring acts including stand up comedians, classical pianists, indie bands, and everything in between. Just south of downtown St. Augustine, another popular performing arts venue rests in bucolic Anastasia State Park. The award-winning, state-of-the-art St. Augustine Amphitheatre is a 4,100-seat venue that welcomes huge names in the music industry such as James Taylor, Bob Dylan and Alabama Shakes, as well as familyfriendly theatre and even
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small-scale circuses. Chances are, no matter what time of the year you’re visiting, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall and St. Augustine Amphitheatre will
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have something exciting going on for everyone.
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For dining options off-property, Ponte Vedra
AFTER GOING ALL THE WAY
boasts an eclectic array of eateries and watering
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holes: French bistros, upscale steakhouses, and
GAME IN 2018
craft cocktail bars abound throughout the area. Nona Blue is a great place to grab lunch, dinner, and catch the big game. Located at the Sawgrass Village Shopping Center, Nona Blue is a great place to dine with the entire family. We love its “Mama’s Meatloaf” and Fried Artichokes. You can’t go wrong with the G-Mac & Cheese featuring fresh lobster, bacon, and rich cheese sauce. If you’re looking for eclectic, yet casual cuisine and impeccable cocktails, try one of the area’s newest eateries, Treylor Park, located at 158 Marketside Avenue in Nocatee.This unique eatery has been featured by the New York Times, Food Network, South Magazine, and the Travel Channel. Try the delicious Shrimp & Grits Tacos and be sure to try a piece of famous Bourbon Pecan pie.
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With two locations to choose from in downtown Jacksonville or Ponte Vedra Beach, Ruth’s Chris Steak House offers USDA Prime steaks that arrive sizzling on a 500° plate, plus an award-winning wine list. With a spacious bar and multiple dining rooms that are ideal for business dinners and date nights, Ruth’s Chris offers a dining experience you will long remember. Other notable restaurants to be on the lookout for include Aqua Grill, Bogey Grill, Cap’s on the Water, Le Macaron, Roy’s, South Kitchen & Spirits, Restaurant Doro, Restaurant Medure, and 3 Palms Grille. Shopping options are endless here in Ponte Vedra. Sawgrass Village Shopping Center bills itself as the new,“Town Square” of Ponte Vedra Beach with award-winning restaurants, unique boutique shopping, art galleries, and more. Stop at Mon Amie Boutique for the latest in high-end ladies fashion, or Carla Shoes for an upscale mix of contemporary and classic shoes and accessories. Cutter & Cutter Fine Art is a big and beautiful gallery with the ability to display very large works from some of the world’s greatest artists. In all, Sawgrass Village Shopping Center is a 140,000 square foot walkable, vibrant, exciting, “people place” sure to enhance your visit to the area. Other nearby shopping oprtions include Artsy Abode with five area locations, Rosenblum’s and Jaffi’s in Jacksonville and Neptune Beach, and the PGA Superstore.
ST. AUGUSTINE - THE NATION’S OLDEST CITY As the saying goes, “24 miles of beaches and the rest is history.” Just a few miles south of Ponte Vedra, the “Nation’s Oldest City”, St. Augustine, exudes a playful charm created by a contradiction of old and new world Influences. Mixed together they create a refreshing mixture of antiquated romance, youthful vibrance, and Southern sweetness. Evidence of the magic and mystery of St. Augustine is revealed in more than 60 historic sites and attractions. Many of these points of interest are tucked along canopied roads of moss-draped oaks. Streets are lined by signature coquina cottages topped with red clay roofs. Two National Monuments reflect the prevalent Spanish and Minorcan heritage: The impenetrable Castillo de San Marcos (1695), the nation’s oldest masonry fortress, and Fort Matanzas (1742), which can be reached only by boat. Since 1903, visitors have discovered St. Augustine’s past at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. Thought to be Ponce de Leon’s eternal spring, it is Florida’s oldest attraction. The Mission of Nombre de Dios (1565) is the location that started Christianity in the United States. Visitors can also see the remains of the 1808 City Gate that leads to the heart of the historic district. There are 45 spirited year-round celebrations of heritage and heroism in St. Augustine. Reenactments range from the 18th century royal transfer of office to Drake’s Raid in 1586. Another popular event is the reenactment of the 1740’s torchlit Spanish Night Watch. St. Augustine and the surrounding areas have an amazingly varied and rich fine arts environment. Working in every medium imaginable, art lovers can check out the work of more than 230 artists in galleries and shops around the city. The antiques scene is no less sparkling. St. Augustine alone has more than 50
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antiques dealers displaying their one-of-a-kind treasures.
STANDS WATCH OVER THE OLD CITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE. ADDISON FITZGERALD PHOTO
THE ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE IS A 4,100-SEAT VENUE THAT
The Colonial Quarter is a living theater
WELCOMES THE BIGGEST
allowing visitors to see how early settlers
NAMES IN THE MUSIC
went about their lives. Festivals are staged
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throughout the year and are fun, informative, and provide a perfect way for a family to learn history together. Looking for American alligators is another favorite pastime of visitors in Florida. The St. Augustine Alligator Farm on Anastasia Island opened in 1893 as the world’s first of its kind zoological park with the world’s only complete collection of crocodilians, snakes, monkeys, birds, and educational wildlife shows. Spend the day in this unique city with endless dining and shopping opportunities. Christe’ Blue is a celebrated haven for new items, boutique buyouts, hand selected vintage and contemporary upscale resale, and fashion accessories of all kinds. If you’re looking for a swimsuit, Nautilus at the Beach carries a variety of bikinis, tankinis, one-piece suits, and mix-and-match separates. Nationally respected, St. Augustine goldsmith Joel Bagnal provides custom design services and a line of elegant earrings and pendants to satisfy your special taste. Grand Bohemian Gallery features an eclectic and visually stimulating gallery, comprised of artwork ranging from oil paintings to wood and bronze sculptures, glass, contemporary jewelry, and unique gift items. Ready for wine? Carrera Wine offers a unique experience for wine as it should be: simple, fun, and shared. As the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the U.S., St. Augustine celebrated the 450th Anniversary of it’s founding in September of 2015 . While in St. Augustine, get out on the water! St. Augustine Sailing offers sailing classes and charters. Fishing trips are available through Salt Run Fishing Charters, and boat rentals, jet skis and more are offered by numerous vendors around town. We know you’ll enjoy the many varied and unique experiences that our “First Coast” of Florida has to offer.
CHECK OUT THE WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM JUST MINUTES OFF I-95 IN ST. AUGUSTINE.
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GOING DEEP
OFFSHORE ANGLING ON FLORIDA’S H I STO R I C COA ST PHOTOS BY RYAN LEONARDY STORY BY BILL KENYON
Some newcomers to the area (and a few old timers too) find themselves wondering about the quality and variety of
as often as others. Some cite expense as the reason;
fishing here in Northeast Florida. The truth is, our region
others say it’s too complicated. The reality is, it’s not as
of the Sunshine State boasts some of the best angling
expensive, or as complicated as one might think. Yes,
opportunities in the nation. Fresh water or salt water;
we in northeast Florida have to travel a bit further to the
inshore or offshore; power boat, flat bottom or kayak…the
deep water fish than much of the rest of Florida’s east
possibilities are seemingly endless.
coast. That requires a bit more effort (and fuel), but in turn
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be the variety that many people don’t get to experience
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indirectly helps preserve our fish stocks due to reduced
fishing pressure. It also means the fishing grounds are
depths on the bottom or slightly above bottom. Fish
less crowded for your fishing party as compared with
are typically found around underwater structure such
much of the rest of Florida.
as man-made reefs and natural structure such as rocks,
Northeast Florida has a wide variety of offshore species that are targeted at different times of the year
ledges and natural livebottom reefs. According to local captain, Jason Hadjis, of J-Hook
with a wide variety of methods. Bottom fishing, for
Charters, some of the most popular species among local
structure or reef dwelling species, often provides for
offshore bottom fishermen are various members of the
shorter trips (mileage-wise) with fish caught at various
snapper family, triggerfish, grouper and cobia. 69
Most bottom species have limited seasons and all have daily bag limits, so if you’re new to the sport, a charter trip with one of our local captains pays dividends in knowing what to target and how to go about it effectively and legally. Prices for an offshore bottom fishing trip on a local charter boat can range from $60 per person on larger, “head boat” or “party boat” types of vessels, which cater to large groups of fishermen, up to a range of $700-$2,500 per trip on a smaller, more private boat like the J-Hook, Jodie Lynn or Salt Run Fishing Charters, which typically accommodate 5 to 8 anglers comfortably, providing a more intimate experience. Local Captains, Bill Hoge and Darryl Lloyd, advise that weekends are usually more crowded and during the week the larger boats typically have lesser crowds. Prices will vary depending upon the duration of the trip—half day or full day—but the fun you’ll have and the memories you’ll bring home on any given day will be worth every penny. The fresh fish fillets are a nice added bonus. Trolling is another type of “Deep Sea” fishing we enjoy here off our Historic First Coast. Like bottom fishing, trolling targets a variety of different species in different conditions, near shore and offshore, but unlike bottom fishing, the trolling angler targets open ocean, migratory, “pelagic” species of fish, by pulling lures and baits (to mimic swimming bait) behind the boat. According to Captain Hadjis, his most popular target-fish when trolling include mahi-mahi (also known as dolphin or dorado), wahoo, sailfish and tuna. You can even hook into a big marlin off our coast, particularly in late spring. Pelagics pass through the area seasonally and are targeted accordingly. Again, the experience and knowledge of a local captain or guide is instrumental in learning the basics. Prices on trolling trips vary like bottom fishing trips, but when split
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among several members of a group, the price per person decreases accordingly and in most cases the fun increases with multiple members of the fishing party hauling in catches at the same time. For the most up to date information on rates and scheduling and what is biting at the moment, check out the websites of the local fishing fleet for details. One of the most common reasons visitors cite in choosing not to experience off-shore fishing is seasickness, and that is a valid one. Some folks have a problem with it; others don’t.
MANY LADIES ENJOY FISHING AS MUCH AS THE MEN.
BLACKFIN TUNA CAUGHT WHILE TROLLING OFF ST. AUGUSTINE
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WAHOO, A POPULAR PELAGIC SPECIES CAUGHT OFF OUR COAST PUT UP A GREAT FIGHT, BUT THIS ONE ULTIMATELY LOST THE BATTLE.
THE “KRISTA” OF SALT RUN FISHING CHARTERS HEADS OUT OF ST. AUGUSTINE INLET ADDSION FITZGERALD PHOTO
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Remedies —everything from a spoonful of pancake syrup, to an earplug in the left ear only, have been passed THIS ANGLERS GETS
around as ways to combat it. The best
SOME ASSISTANCE FROM
advice is to take precautions beforehand
THE CREW WHILE TRYING
if you think you are susceptible to
TO BRING IN A RED
motion sickness. Once it gets you, it’s
SNAPPER
got you. It’s too late at that point to
PHOTO:
avoid it, or to cure it, without going
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back to shore. There are many over the counter options, from Dramamine to the Transderm patch. Whatever option you choose, if this is an issue for you, do it in advance, often starting the evening before your trip. Also, keeping your eyes on the steady horizon and breathing fresh air (instead of heading inside for the cabin) will often reduce the effects. For those of us fortunate to live on, or to visit this beautiful Florida coastline, there are unlimited recreational options available for young and old alike. Don’t shortchange yourself by failing to experience one of Florida’s oldest and most exciting recreational opportunities. Get out on the water and enjoy the sport that Hemingway loved. At the least, you’ll take home a lifetime of memories. At best, you might just get hooked.
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Less than 30 minutes from
taking a group of county residents on a
which officially became Trout Creek
downtown St. Augustine, driving along
kayak trip up and down Trout Creek, a
Park on May 6, 1992 and now belongs
State Road 16 to State Road 13, you’ll
tributary that feeds into the St. Johns
to the people of St. Johns County.
happen upon a sign for Collier Road in
River. A paddle along Trout Creek is
According to the display, the property
Orangedale. Trout Creek Community
a unique experience with a diverse
was originally comprised of 40 acres,
Center and Park, a rather unknown
range of wildlife on display from garfish
which was deeded over to pioneer,
locale in St. Johns County’s parks
and river otters to herons, egrets and
Joseph Pacetti, in 1945 by President
system, is the perfect place to launch a
other waterfowl. You might even spot
Harry S. Truman.
kayak — rain or shine, no matter what
an alligator or two as well as Florida
the tide says.
Snapping Turtles.
On this particularly temperate May
On the wall of the Trout Creek
Over the years, this beautiful piece of Old Florida has been a crab picking plant, a scallop processing plant,
morning, Park Naturalists Kelly Ussia
Community Center, a picture board
fish camp and today, a county park.
and AyoLane Halusky are on duty,
outlines the history of the property,
Boasting 16-and-a-half acres,
N AT U R E ON TROUT CREEK BY KARA POUND PHOTOS BY KATE GARDINER
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Trout Creek Community Center and Park
trout before and a bass was the closest
by going out into the water,” Halusky
features a double boat ramp, boardwalk
fish he could associate it with.”
says. “Trout Creek is one of those rare
Stories and picture boards aside, Trout
bordering the canal and ramps, halfmile nature trail and small outdoor
Creek is one of the most serene kayaking
in the water and away from everything.
amphitheatre.
locales in the county as you’ll see from
When you visit Trout Creek, you’re
the photos from our recent trip. It’s truly
visiting the past.”
“The story goes like this, and stories
St. Johns County Park Naturalists
are subject to opinion, is that when
one of those spots where you can unplug
Bartram saw bass in the creek, he
from the digital world and take in the
regularly host kayaking excursions at
thought they were trout,” explains
natural landscape around you.
Trout Creek. Sign up for the Parks and
“The biggest thing is that because of
Halusky of how Trout Creek got its name
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places where you can feel like you’re out
Recreation newsletter by emailing
from first American born naturalist,
our disappearance of wild spaces, we
sjcparksandrec@sjcfl.us or visiting the
William Bartram. “He had never seen a
need to simulate wilderness experiences
county’s website: www.sjcfl.us.
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TROUT CREEK IS LOCATED AT 6795 COLLIER ROAD, IN ST. AUGUSTINE, 32092. IT IS A 16.5 ACRE PASSIVE PARK THAT IS FREE OF CHARGE TO ALL VISITORS. THE SITE FEATURES A DOUBLE BOAT RAMP WITH HANDY ACCESS TO TROUT CREEK AND THE ST. JOHNS RIVER.
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T H E B I G G EST T H I N G I S TH AT BE CAU S E O F O U R D I SA P P E A RA NCE O F W I L D S P A C ES, W E NEED TO S I M U L AT E W I L D E R N ESS E X P E R I E N C ES B Y G OING O U T I N TO T H E WAT E R
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to Looking for something more? Look no further than Sawgrass Village in the Heart of Ponte Vedra Beach! Delight in the exceptional selection of stores, restaurants and services. Stroll landscaped walkways, enjoy outdoor dining and relax lakeside at the Village Green. SHOPPING Major Stores CVS Pharmacy Publix Apparel, Shoes & Accessories A’Propos Boutique Carla Shoes & Accessories Chico’s John Craig Clothier Lemon Twist Boutique Marcia’s Place Mon Amie Boutique Scout & Molly’s Boutique Decor, Jewelry & Gifts Opulence of Southern Pines Pineapple Post J Turner & Company Village Arts Framing & Gallery Village Jeweler Specialty ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Bluemercury Calvet Couture Bridal Clean Ocean Surfboards Cutter & Cutter Fine Art Gallery Kuhn Flowers Peterbrooke Chocolatier 84
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