With St. Johns Town Center to the north, and downtown St. Augustine to the south, and brand new retail and service providers coming in every day, it only takes 20 minutes or less to get to all the modern conveniences. We’ll show you what is available, what is coming soon {and where}, and help you find what you need.
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PUBLIC LIBRARY RESOURCES
St. Johns County Public Library System – did you know the Bookmobile comes to WGV?! Lots of great resources and information provided by the library system. You can sign up for their newsletter here.
Did you know they have a YouTube channel too?!
A fun resource is Ask a Librarian – the Human Search Engine. Text, Chat, or email a local librarian!
ReadSquared – Earn point by reading books, completing missions and attending virtual programs! Get the app to start having fun this summer!
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SJC PARKS AND REC
SJC Parks and Recreation – The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department is committed to a thriving local park system, the opportunity for our residents and visitors to enjoy healthy, active lifestyles, and the preservation of the natural beauty of our environment. Explore the many ways Parks and Recreation is making our communities happier and healthier by providing a place where it all comes together – a sense of community, an appreciation of history, and a respect for nature.
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LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
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NEWS
City of St. Augustine – this is really good, relevant, from the source information. I highly encourage you to sign up for the weekly emails “News and Notes” as they are packed with updated information on city happenings (sign up here). I share them to the World Golf Living Facebook page as well.
Old City – St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, also holds the distinction of being one of the nation’s most charming. Whether you’re a longtime resident or visiting the area for the first time, we’ve gathered all the resources you need to find where to stay, what to do and other community information about our unique little village.
The St. Augustine Record – local newspaper
WGJ – World Golf Village Community Journal – hyper-local newspaper serving World Golf Village
Florida Newsline – The Creekline newspaper – hyper-local newspaper serving the St. Johns County community
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FUN KID AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Kids stuff to do in St. Augustine – “Fun4AuggieKids” – Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the St. Augustine area. Head over to the calendar where you can plan the day, week or month ahead.
St. Augustine Moms Blog – Free or Cheap things to do in St. Augustine this summer! This is a great blog for year-long resources too!
Kids stuff to do in Jacksonville – “Fun4FirstCoastKids” – Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Jacksonville area!
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PLACES I RECOMMEND
Swimming Safari swim school – this amazing swim school is located in Jax, but it’s the best around. It’s an indoor pool, with amazing teachers and staff. My son has learned how to swim and is absolutely amazing to watch in the water.
St. Johns County Pet Center – Located off US1, this pet adoption center is a great way to add four-legged friends to your family.
St. Johns Pediatric Dentistry – read my blog post here about how awesome this place is for your children! If they accepted adults, I would totally get my teeth cleaned, like, monthly. Just sayin. No more dentist fear.
Shred for Good – if you have paper shredding needs, you can use this location for free, and it benefits a special needs organization. See my blog post here for more details.
3530 Enterprise Way
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Scheduling and other Inquires: (904) 284-3575
Pinch-A-Penny – awesome pool service, care, chemicals, and advice. Read my blog post about “Why my pool is like a teenage girl” to see how our local Pinch-A-Penny store (the location on CR-210) helped me bring her back to life.
Martinizing Delivers – dry cleaning, pick up and drop off at your door! This service is amazing. Family owned and run, and just an absolute pleasure to work with these folks. Cynthia & Dave of Martinizing Delivers of S. Jacksonville. Call them at 904-230-2295 to get your blue bag and starter kit!
Creeks Track and Field program for children in Elementary and Middle School. Practices and meets held at Bartram Trail High School (near Rivertown).
Girls on the Run – we inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Practice locations at local schools.
The Painted Pallet Studio – My friend owns and runs this home-based business. Offering public workshops and private events for Girls Night Out, Kids, Adults, Couples, Birthday Parties, Team Building, Fundraisers and more. Her work and business is a passion project, and her designs are awesome and so unique! So be sure to use her on your next networking event!
The Beauty Mark – the best hair salon on the planet! Located in my beloved WGV shops, easily accessible from I-95 and by bicycle from The Neighborhoods 🙂
Piano teacher – Dayvin Sterling. holy cow, y’all. This piano teacher is the BEST! She is so wonderful with my Luke, understands his young mind, and totally works with him to learn classical and modern music to keep his interest and attention. THE BEST around! Please call Dayvin if you have any musical lesson needs – she is well connected and can find you the right fit for your student! She has a studio in Palencia and also teaches piano from her home in Samara Lakes.
Need more? Try joining the local NextDoor app! It’s a private social network for your neighborhood. If you don’t like Facebook or are not on social media often, you can rely on the NextDoor app to provide that same level of interaction and local recommendations.
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SHOPPING
St. Johns County has created a new website for helping locals know what restaurants and stores are now open! Check it out here at Shop and Dine SJC.
Old Towne Toys – Interactive Toy Store for children in St. Augustine! Olde Towne Toys was started by a couple of moms who wanted educational, fun and really cool toys for their children. Saint Augustine is a small wonderful community; but, we didn’t have a toy store. So, we made it our goal to open a store that you could come in and play! Isn’t that what it’s all about! Children that learn through play tend to be more creative. We have a little area in the back with a train table, kitchen and doll house for the little one’s to play in as the parents shop. Or, you can rest your legs on the bench and watch them play. We also have lots of samples of the toys out on the shelves for you to try. All year long we work on bringing in new and exciting toys, books, ride-on’s etc. We go to the big Toy Fair in New York City every year to see what’s hot and then we attend the ASTRA Toy Fair which is geared for the specialty toy store. We have a pretty wide variety for a little store. Once you come in and enjoy the experience….you’ll be back.
Coming soon: Greenwise at WGV – Just across the street from Mill Creek Academy at the corner of IGP and SR16.
Clark Appliances – excellent service, local shop, they will even price match. They carry all the major brands. Located downtown St. Augustine off US 1 near the old Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway Buildings that are now the renovated upperclassman Flagler College residence halls.
The Pavilion at Durbin Park is a brand new shopping plaza coming to 9B, near 210. This will bring big retail much closer to World Golf Village. Some of the stores that have already signed leases include:
Your Pie – Sprint – Lee Nails – Tropical Smoothie Cafe – Care Spot – Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa – Great Clips – Salsas Mexican Restaurant – Cleaners – Heartland Dental – Chase – Mattress Firm – Keke’s Breakfast Café – The Home Depot – Cinemark Movie Theater – Burlington – Dollar Tree – Petco – Five Below – Gate – Verizon – Firehouse Subs – Asian Fusion – Walmart – AT&T – Kazu Sushi Burrito – Smoothie King – Baptist Health
Of course the big two on that list are Walmart and Cinemark Movie Theater. Walmart and Home Depot are open now with the others very soon to follow. Here is the link to the news story from Action News Jax. More building and additions to that area will be coming, so I’ll be sure to keep you posted as I hear more .
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HOTELS AND RESORTS TO STAY
World Golf Village Renaissance – Nestled amid America’s oldest city, World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort is a relaxing haven in a celebrated travel destination. Embrace effortless comfort in spacious accommodations with signature amenities, in-room massages and plush pillowtop beds. Delight your palate with distinctive fare at our hotel restaurants. Explore popular attractions including the World Golf Hall of Fame and International Golf Parkway. Celebrate and succeed in versatile event space with custom catering and expert planners. When you’re not enjoying the Florida sun, explore our game room and beauty shop, or cool off in our sparkling outdoor pool. Set inside World Golf Village, our resort hotel is a welcoming sanctuary in St. Augustine, Florida.
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RV AND CAMPING
Wekiva Falls – located at 30700 Wekiva River Rd,
Sorrento, FL, 32776 offers tent camping, RV camping, and a full water park!
RVillage – connect with other RV’ers wherever you park your home!
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WATER RECREATION
Anastasia Watersports offers kayak rentals, SUP rentals and canoe rentals inside the state park, where you can enjoy peace and quiet at Salt Run.
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