Featured Content
- Home damaged by Hurricane Michael? Assistance is available through Restore St. Johns, St. Johns County Hurricane Housing Recovery Program. Register at www.sjcfl.us/restore. Official seal of St. Johns County, Florida, and an Icon of a house.
- 2019 Super Summer Camp registration drawing now open! Board of County Commissioners E-Newsletters provide information about County programs, facilities, and events. Get County-wide information and content specific to your District.
- Come meet the Pets of the Week at the SJC Pet Center!
- Learn more about what's happening in St. Johns County neighborhoods including rezoning applications and special use permits with the Development Tracker Map
Meetings & Workshops
Emergency Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners – One or more members of the Board of County Commissioners of St. Johns County, Florida, will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday, April 24, 2019, beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the San Sebastian Conference Room located in the County Administration Building at 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, FL 32084, for the purpose of declaring a localized emergency event pursuant to Section 161.085, Florida Statutes, and Rule 62B-33.0051, Florida Administrative Code, due to severe beach erosion as a result of a coastal storm in the vicinity of 3560 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine, Florida. Notice of Emergency Meeting
District 4 Commissioner Office Hours at Ponte Vedra Beach Library – District 4 Commissioner Jeremiah Ray Blocker will host office hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 17 at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, 101 Library Blvd. Community members are invited to schedule an appointment to meet with Commissioner Blocker and discuss any questions, needs, or concerns. Walk-ins are also welcome as allowed by scheduled appointments. To schedule an appointment or for more information, please email mlundquist@sjcfl.us or call 904.209.0300.
Potential Land Development Code Amendments Discussion on May 7 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Auditorium. LDC Meeting
Wolfe Road CPA Community Meeting scheduled for April 30 at 6:00 p.m. at Trout Creek Park Community Center. Wolfe Road Meeting
Minorcan Mill Community Meeting scheduled for May 14 at 6:00 p.m. at Wards Creek Elementary School. Minorcan Mill Meeting
South Anastasia Design Review Board Meeting scheduled for April 25 in the Permit Center. SADRB Meeting
Ponte Vedra Architectural Review Board Meeting scheduled for April 24 has been cancelled. Next meeting May 22.
Board of County Commission Regular Meetings – Held monthly on the first and third Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. in the County Auditorium. Agendas | Minutes | Calendar
FYIs
Project Partnership Agreement Signing Ceremony – The following photos feature the project partnership agreement signing ceremony that occurred on April 23 between St. Johns County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The agreement funds $144.5 million for renourishment of Vilano Beach and South Ponte Vedra Beach in St. Johns County for the next 50 years. Ceremony Photos
HHS Independent Agency Funding Program Accepting Applications – The St. Johns County Health and Human Services Department will be accepting electronic applications for the Independent Agency Funding Program through 3 p.m. on Friday, June 7. The Independent Agency Funding Program is a reimbursement program that aims to provide social services to St. Johns County residents in need. Applicants must submit one electric application, and required documents, for each proposed project or program. IA Funding Information
New Community Development Block Grant Funding Opportunity – A new funding opportunity through the Community Development Block Grant is available, and applications for "shovel ready" projects aligned with St. Johns County's Priority Goal on Affordable Housing are due by 4 p.m. on April 25, 2019. Proposed projects must be able to be completed within three months. Local agencies are invited to participate in this competitive application process. For more information, please call 904.827.6897 or email glulkoski@sjcfl.us.
Bartram Trail Branch Library Renovation Closure –The Bartram Trail Branch Library will be closed April 21 through September for fire suppression replacement. Beginning April 29, patrons can request, check out, and drop off items at a temporary library located at Mills Field, 1721 Race Track Road. For more information, please visit www.sjcpls.org/closure.
Fort Matanzas Vehicle Access Ramp and Parking Lot Closure – The access ramp and parking lot will be closed April 15-30 for ramp demolition and sand replacement. There will be no pedestrian or vehicle access to the beach from this parking lot. All other Fort Matanzas beach access parking lots, beach access boardwalks, and the Matanzas River beach are open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Fort Matanzas Ramp & Lot Closure
FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps – As of December 7, 2018, St. Johns County has adopted new FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (Flood Maps) with updated Base Flood Elevations and flood zone boundaries. Flood Zone Viewer
Meet the Featured Adoptable & Cats & Dogs – Pets of the Week!
Boards and Committees Volunteer Opportunities – Volunteers consider and make recommendations on a variety of topics including planning and zoning, development, libraries, parks and recreation, arts, culture, and tourism. Boards and Committees
Events & Activities
April County Naturalist Programs – Join us for a variety of outings and topics including sustainability, landscaping, kayak fishing, kids' beach yoga, coastal restoration, exploring the life of birds, and turtles of Florida. County Naturalist Programs
County Commissioner Invitations – From time to time the County Commissioners receive invitations to attend various events. On occasion, more than one County Commissioner may attend and participate at the event. For more information regarding the Notices for the events, visit the Board of County Commissioner’s Invitations webpage.
Projects, Advisories, Status Updates
St. Johns River-to-Sea Loop Update – Progress on the St. Johns River-to-Sea Loop regional trail continues in St. Johns County with the recent ribbon cutting in Hastings and opening of the Cora C. Harrison Trailhead connecting 14 miles of paved, shared-use path. An evolving 260-mile, multi-use trail, will span from the St. Johns River to the Atlantic Ocean once complete. An FDOT Planning Study is currently underway and a community workshop will be hosted this summer. For more information, please contact Rodney Cooper, SJC Traffic Engineer and Project Manager, at 904.209.0111 or rcooper@sjcfl.us. St. Johns River-to-Sea Loop Press Release | SJR2S FAQs | SJR2S Map
St. Johns County Golf Course Master Plan Update – The St. Johns Golf Club, is in the process of a potential Master Plan update that would include repairing, replacing, and updating various aspects of the golf course. Golf Course Master Plan Update
Butler Park West and Boat Ramp Closed for Dredging Project – Butler Park West and the Butler Park boat ramp is expected to open on August 15, 2019. For more information, please call 904.209.0414.
South Ponte Vedra & Vilano Beaches Restoration Restoration Projects – Restoration Project Map, Surveys & Updates
See more Project, Advisories, and Status Updates
Public Records Requests
Government records may be seen and copied from a records custodian at the County Administration building, via specific County Departments responsible for their own records, from records custodians at Elected Officials Offices and at other levels of government such as state agencies, local, county and state authorities. Public records requests to the County may be made by completing the Public Records Request Form or by contacting the County’s Public Records Custodian at:
Office of the County Attorney, Attn: Public Records Custodian
500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, Florida 32084-8686
E: publicrecords@sjcfl.us | P: (904) 209-0805 | F: (904) 209-0806
For more information, please view the Public Records Request Brochure or visit the Public Records / Open Government page.
Special Districts Information can be found at www.sjcfl.us/SpecialDistricts
