State of the Beaches Update

Quality of life is a key component of economic development, and the beaches of St. Johns County are one of the top attractions for business owners looking to relocate to the area. Ongoing beach management is needed for continued enjoyment of the beaches by both residents and visitors.  St. Johns County Coastal Management recently shared […]Read More

Business Survey Now Open, Your Response Requested

The St. Johns County Economic Development Department and St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to create a business survey to receive feedback from our business community. The survey is designed to identify current challenges to business development, workforce needs, and recruitment gaps. Additionally, the survey results will help determine demographic data and […]Read More

St. Johns County Business Spotlight: Tidewater Tots

Established in 2020 by Abbie Paul, Tidewater Tots is a local business that designs and creates unique mix-and-match swimwear for toddlers and youth handmade in St. Johns County. The idea for the company originated when Abbie was having difficulty finding swimwear for her toddlers that was different from what you’d typically find in a department […]Read More

St. Johns County Makes Progress on Transportation Improvements

The St. Johns County Public Works Department updated the community on the progress it is making on more than 10 miles of road construction projects and other transportation improvements at a recent St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners meeting. The presentation can be viewed with the video-on-demand services the County’s Office of Public Affairs […]Read More

Latest Economic Indicator Report Now Available

The St. Johns County Department of Economic Development issues an Economic Indicator Report each month that shares the current economic conditions and trends in St. Johns County. The report, produced by Budget Analyst Carrie Shen, tracks the county’s employment and wages, building permits, housing market statistics and visitor accommodations. In the report, recent data is […]Read More

2024 Small Business Success Summit Coming

The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance and a partner of the St. Johns County Economic Development Department, is hosting the third annual 2024 Small Business Success Summit here in St. Johns County on Aug. 19-20, 2024, at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in […]Read More

St. Johns County to Seek RFQs for WGV Development

On May 21, the St. Johns Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved World Golf Village strategic recommendations and directed County staff to prepare for Board approval, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit proposals from developers to redevelop the WGV based on community input provided by the public through online surveys and public engagement meetings. […]Read More

St. Johns County Provides Update on State Legislative Efforts

St. Johns County Commissioner Sarah Arnold was a featured speaker at the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Legislative Update Breakfast held on May 17, 2024. Commissioner Arnold provided updates on the County’s legislative priorities, including initiatives to address the recruitment, retention and long-term care for emergency responders and critical transportation projects that will […]Read More