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Tuesday 03/19/2024, Association Meeting

6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Ponte Vedra Beach branch library, presentation from Code Enforcement Manager Roderick Potter




PAST EVENTS

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, Local Real Estate Development, Native Plant Landscape Designer, GTM Estuarine Reserve, Coastal Behavior of Dolphins, Florida Trail Association, History of PV / Palm Valley, PVIC Planned Unit Development and a visit from our current and previous District 4 County Commissioner.


SPEAKERS

Tuesday 12/05/2023, Association Meeting

6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Ponte Vedra Beach branch library, presentation from Commissioner Krista Joseph

Krista Joseph has lived in Florida since 2007,ten of those years in St. Johns County. Her first job in the public service sector was a governor-appointed position on the Citrus County Hospital Board; she was confirmed by the Senate for a second term and helped turn around a failing hospital while saving millions in taxpayer dollars.

A mother of five, including two U.S. Navy SEALs, Krista is a frequent speaker to local organizations, inspiring others with memories of her son Charlie Keating IV. In 2016, Charlie was killed in a firefight with ISIS. His death made Krista a Gold Star Mom, a distinction no mother wants but which is worn with pride. She continues to be interviewed by Fox and Friends about her son's sacrifices. Krista is an award-winning author of the Big-Hearted Charlie series of children's books. Her most notable book is Charlie Don't Be a Hero, A Mother's Story of the Extraordinary Life of Her Son, U.S. Navy SEAL Charles Keating IV.

Krista attended the University of Arizona on a full academic and sports scholarship and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Radio-TV with a minor in marketing. She lettered in running and track eight times. Krista went on to be named high school cross-country Coach of the Year in Arizona. She also coached track in St. Johns County as a volunteer at Ocean Palms Elementary. A lifetime athlete, Krista ran her first marathon at age 12.

Krista lives with her husband Ron, an orthopedic surgeon, and her teenage daughter Ali, an avid swimmer on the Ponte Vedra High School swim team and Planet Swim Team. Ron holds up his end in this family of athletes, he brought home an Olympic bronze medal in figure skating at age 19.

In addition to the speaking engagements described above, Krista volunteers for the Daughters of the American Revolution and Our Lady Star of the Sea, the church her family attends.

After her presentation there will be plenty of time for Q&A.



Tuesday 09/05/2023, Association Meeting

6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Ponte Vedra Beach branch library, presentation from Gail Cooper.

Gail was born and raised In Jacksonville, she and her husband moved to PVB over 30 years ago to raise their two sons in the quiet, beachside residential neighborhood. Both sons attended St. Johns County Schools and played sports for several local PV teams. Currently owns Spratt Design, a residential and commercial interior design studio. A member of the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club since 1987. This special presentation and discussion will focus on the PUD (Planned Unit Development) being proposed by the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club.

Gail will define the terms and share the various adjustments that have been made over the past couple years to the plans. Gail is also a no nonsense advocate for Ponte Vedra Beach.

After her presentation there will be plenty of time for Q&A.



Tuesday 06/06/2023, Association Meeting

6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Ponte Vedra Beach branch library. This special presentation will highlight the unique history, culture, and fortitude of the original pioneer families of Palm Valley. Noted local historian Scott Grant will share his newly created visual presentation about the rich history of the greater Palm Valley area and its' founding families. Learn about Spanish settlers, a British indigo plantation, Moonshine making sheriffs and Nazi.

Scott A Grant is a fiduciary and owns Standfast Asset Management. Standfast is a local boutique managing over 100 million in private stock portfolios. Grant is a History and Economics double major from Cornell and graduate of Rutgers Law School. He delights in local Florida history since moving his family and business here in 2005. Born in Scotland to a presbyterian minister, Grant is a natural born story teller who has tracked down some incredibly entertaining bits of facts and legends that have made him a statewide demand at museums, schools and senior communities.