6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Ponte Vedra Beach branch library, presentation from Kim Dinkins, 1000 Friends of Florida Policy & Planning Director works with citizens providing guidance on critical growth and development issues. She advocates before the Florida Legislature in the areas of Florida's lands, waters and quality of life. A planning consultant, she is experienced in policy, management, conservation at local and state government. Kim has earned both bachelor's and master's in environmental, soil and water sciences from University of Florida. She also has a busy family life an enjoys spending time on the water, hiking and traveling whenever possible.
The Dolphin Cove speaker series has been highly successful. We've had programs on Water Usage, Law Enforcement, Native Plants, Emergency Management, Hurricane Preparation, Timucuan Parks Foundation, Nature Photography, PVB Chamber of Commerce, St. Augustine's Summer of 1964, Animal Control, Ponte Vedra Zoning, Challenges of real estate development, Native Plant Landscape Designer, GTM Estuarine Reserve, Coastal Behavior of Dolphins, Florida Trail Association, History of Ponte Vedra / Palm Valley, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club Planned Unit Development and a visit from our current and previous District 4 County Commissioner.
Each speaker meeting has provided education and empowering our residents with "calls to action" to improve our community, its welfare and resulting value.
6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Ponte Vedra Beach branch library, presentation from Kelly Wilson (Deputy Director, SJC Emergency Management) on Hurricane Preparedness
Kelly Wilson has served St. Johns County Emergency Management since 2006, beginning as the Emergency Management Planner, Emergency Management Coordinator and now as the Deputy Director. Ms. Wilson specializes in Comprehensive Emergency Management Planning, including hazard mitigation, logistics and continuity of operations. She also maintains their social media presence and coordinates public outreach to the community.
She has been a part of the St. Johns County EOC Team in response to, and recovery from Hurricanes Matthew, Irma, Ian, Nicole, Debby, Helene and Milton as well as the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Her educational background includes a Master's of Science from the University of South Florida with a focus in environmental science.
6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Ponte Vedra Beach branch library, presentation from Terra Freeman, a UF/IFAS Florida Friendly Landscaping expert! Join us and bring questions...we'll get some lawn and garden myths busted and learn how to save money. It sounds like a large room will have a big event so arrive a a few minutes early to guarantee yourself a parking spot.
6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Ponte Vedra Beach branch library (glass room), presentation from Richard Thomas an amateur outdoor and nature photographer. For the past 15 years Richard's love of outdoor photography has taken him to 20 countries. Please join us to learn how photographs can share the beauty of wild Florida.
6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Ponte Vedra Beach branch library, presentation from Buzz Thomas. Buzz is a realtor and will be speaking about changes to the real estate industry and trends in our area.