St. Johns County is inviting public input on the future of World Golf Village properties, including the IMAX theater, at two meetings on September 27th and 28th. The meetings will take place at the St. Johns County Public Administration Building Auditorium. The properties include the 64,113 square-foot World Golf Hall of Fame, the 17,865 square-foot IMAX Theater, the 32,329 square-foot PGA Tour Productions office building, and the 36.07-acre S. Legacy Trail. The World Golf Foundation plans to discontinue Hall of Fame operations by the end of 2023 and relocate from the PGA Tour Productions building by the end of 2024.…
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City Leaders to Discuss Lease Agreement for West Augustine Parking Garage
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St. Johns County Greenlights $17.5M Investment in 31-Acre Park
St. Johns County has recently given its approval for the acquisition of a 31-acre parcel of land. The county plans to utilize this property to establish a boat ramp and park. The purchase of the land comes at a cost of $17.5 million. The decision to proceed with the acquisition was made by the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners. The 31-acre parcel is situated within the county and is viewed as an ideal location for the construction of a boat ramp and park facility. The boat ramp and park project aims to enhance and expand the recreational opportunities…
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Debate gets heated on funding for beach renourishment in Ponte Vedra Beach
A debate took place in St. Johns County regarding a dune restoration project in Ponte Vedra Beach. The project has a total cost of $40 million, with the state contributing $30 million and St. Johns County putting up $8.4 million. This leaves a remaining shortfall of $1.6 million, in addition to ongoing maintenance costs. The emergency management department proposed dividing the funding between two taxing districts, with homeowners on the south side of the beach paying more than those on the north side. Several residents attended the commission meeting, urging for equal contributions from all homeowners. During the meeting, Commissioner…
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