The St. Johns County School District is facing the challenge of reorganizing school zones to accommodate an increasing number of students. A town hall meeting was held at Bartram Trail High School to gather public input on proposed changes to attendance zones for grades K through 8 at two yet-to-be-named schools, referred to as NN and OO schools. The school board presented six plans for review and sought feedback from the public during the meeting. The board plans to vote on the proposed changes in November, aiming to alleviate current and future issues of school overcrowding. However, some parents expressed…
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St. Johns County Leaders Scramble After Developers Fail To Live Up To Commitments
St. Johns County leaders are addressing an unfinished road project that has caused significant traffic issues in the area, particularly for Beachside High School. The project, which aimed to widen County Road 210, was not completed by the developer responsible. Interim County Administrator Joy Andrews explained that the project was a developer’s responsibility as part of the Twin Creeks development obligation. Despite several meetings between the county and the developer, the project remains incomplete. The traffic situation has become a major frustration for the community, considering County Road 210’s significant intersection with Interstate 95. The developer’s president strongly disputed the…
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Lawsuits Have Serenata Beach Club Members Searching For Answers
The Serenata Beach Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Johns County, is facing financial troubles as it becomes embroiled in two foreclosure lawsuits. Concerns were raised by members of the beach club over its future following unexpected emails. Some members received emails from the owners, Molly and Jeffrey Butler, instructing payments to be made only by check in person or by mail. On Saturday, employees informed members that the club was closing indefinitely, but later the owners reassured members that the club would remain open. A club member, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed worries about how her membership fees…
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