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Coffee in hand, Ponte Vedra Beach? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How will Collage Day School’s new owner change students’ opportunities?
• How AI tricked a Ponte Vedra Beach grandmother out of $200,000
• Why a Ponte Vedra-based tour chose this Hilton Head charity

Also on today's calendar: St. Augustine Community Chorus Christmas Concert.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 50.
• Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Collage Day School acquired by International Schools Partnership (pontevedrarecorder.com) — Collage Day School in Ponte Vedra Beach has been acquired by the International Schools Partnership, bringing global learning programs and long-term investment while keeping the school’s name, leadership, and philosophy intact. Families can expect expanded international exchanges, enhanced academic pathways, and continued emphasis on outdoor, whole-child education as the school grows its middle school offerings and strengthens wellness-focused programming.
   

2. ‘It was his voice': Grandmother scammed out of $200K she'd saved for autistic grandson in AI fraud (actionnewsjax.com) — An 82-year-old Ponte Vedra Beach resident says she lost nearly $200,000 in an online investment scam that used AI to mimic a trusted autism doctor’s voice. She’s filed a report with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, friends have launched a GoFundMe, and Florida’s new Senior Shield initiative is urging seniors to watch for similar frauds.
   

3. Hilton Head Island Deep Well Project named 2025 PGA Tour Charity of the Year (golfdaily.com) — From its Ponte Vedra Beach headquarters, the PGA TOUR has named Hilton Head Island’s Deep Well Project its 2025 Charity of the Year, along with a $30,000 grant. The nonprofit will use the funds to support emergency rent, mortgage help, and critical home repairs for local Hilton Head workers facing housing challenges.
   

4. Susie Wiles' 2 Children: All About the White House Official's Daughters Katie and Caroline (people.com) — A prominent political family with deep ties to Ponte Vedra Beach is in the national spotlight, as longtime resident Susie Wiles now serves as White House chief of staff. Her daughters Katie and Caroline, raised in Ponte Vedra Beach and Jacksonville, have built their own careers in politics and lobbying while largely keeping their personal lives out of public view.
   

5. Troy's Evan Crenshaw earns All-American honors (troymessenger.com) — A standout college football season by Troy punter Evan Crenshaw is putting Ponte Vedra Beach on the national sports map. The local native averaged 45.7 yards per punt, became a Ray Guy Award finalist, and earned multiple first-team All-American honors, the first Troy player ever to do so at the FBS level.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ponte Vedra Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Apex Theatre Studio Presents: A Christmas Carol
  Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N, Ponte Vedra Beach
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Branches of Christ Church
  Palm Valley Community Association Center , 148 Canal Blvd. , Ponte Vedra Beach
  2:00 pm
• St. Augustine Community Chorus Christmas Concert
  Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine , 38 Cathedral Pl , St. Augustine
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• VPIZZA event
  Palm Valley Community Association Center , 148 Canal Blvd. , Ponte Vedra Beach
  1:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• The Beaches Green Market
  Jacksonville Beach, FL Calendar , 321 Penman Road , Jacksonville Beach
  10:00 am
• Branches of Christ Church
  Palm Valley Community Association Center , 148 Canal Blvd. , Ponte Vedra Beach
  2:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Yoga in the Park
  Jack Russell Park , 800 Seminole Road , Atlantic Beach
  9:00 am
• Farmers Market
  Jack Russell Park , 800 Seminole Road , Atlantic Beach
  10:00 am

Monday December 22

• Planning Commission Meeting
  Jacksonville Beach, FL Calendar Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Community Yoga
  Bull Memorial Park & Adele Grage Cultural Center , 716 Ocean Boulevard , Atlantic Beach
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Almost tagged a new Range Rover on U.
  S 1 While I’m driving “ the speed limit at 55 MPH” Intersection of world golf village & US 1 That would have been devastating, the car was stopped… (Nextdoor Nocatee Village)

• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Jacksonville Beach. Apply here.
• Fleet Landing Retirement Community posted a job opening for Life Enrichment Assistant in Atlantic Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ponte Vedra Beach here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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