If it feels a bit more crowded on the highways and byways of St. Johns County, it’s not your imagination. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 Vintage Population Estimates, St. Johns County’s population grew by just over 4% between July 2022 and July 2023 to 320,110. The increase follows a trend already underway that […]Read More
Economic development doesn’t happen in a vacuum and nobody in St. Johns County knows that better than Scott Maynard, senior vice president for economic development at the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce. “One of our goals is to have additional land dedicated to industrial development to provide developers with more options,” he said in […]Read More
Following the recent transition of ownership of the IMAX Theater and World Golf Hall of Fame building, St. Johns County has reaffirmed its dedication to keeping the IMAX Theater open to the public, according to a county media release. With the announced departure of the World Golf Hall of Fame Foundation in 2023, St. Johns […]Read More
American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group, Inc. (ARC) provides global logistics and shipping services to the U.S. Government. ARC and its affiliates own and manage the largest U.S.-flag roll-on roll-off (Ro-Ro) fleet of vessels. This includes providing American-owned, managed and crewed Ro-Ro shipping and intermodal services committed to the requirements of the Department of Defense, other […]Read More
Sarah Katherine Massey, Director of Talent, Education & Quality of Life Policy, Florida Chamber of Commerce recent reported that with the Florida Chamber’s support, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo spent this legislative session prioritizing how to address the current and anticipated future healthcare workforce shortages in Florida. Her healthcare package titled ‘Live Healthy’ is now headed to Governor Ron DeSantis for his signature after passing with overwhelming support. This […]Read More
Each year the Florida Economic Development Council establishes a list of legislative priorities. With the 2024 Legislative Session coming to a close, FEDC has released a recap of funding levels set for economic and workforce development as outlined in the FEDC 2024 Legislative Priorities. Florida Job Growth Grant Fund $75 million (non-recurring) Workforce Education Programs $100 million […]Read More
In December, the Florida Department of Education released district and school grades for the 2022-23 school year, and the St. Johns County School District once again received an overall A grade from the assessment. This past year, the Florida Department of Education transitioned from using traditional high-stakes testing to now using Florida’s Assessment of Student […]Read More
Agriculture is more than crops and harvests, and St. Johns County is a perfect example. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2022 Census of Agriculture, the county’s 223 farms produce a range of commodities, from potatoes and vegetables to cattle, hogs and fruit. Those agricultural operations produced a market value of nearly $58 million. […]Read More
Flagler County residents and business owners interested in housing policy, particularly in the area of affordable housing, can get information from a panel of experts on efforts underway in the area at a meeting on May 17. The luncheon-style forum, “From Blueprint to Action: Local Strategies for Housing Policy Advancement,” begins at 11 a.m. at […]Read More
The Gamble Rogers Folk Festival has celebrated the life and musical legacy of Gamble Rogers, for more than 27 years. The 28th Annual Gamble Rogers Folk Festival, featuring more than 100 performers on four stages over three days, takes place April 12-14 at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 State Road 207, in Elkton. Featuring […]Read More