🌱 Patch AM: What’s killing trophy fish at Guana—and could runoff from Sawgrass be key?

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In today's newsletter:

• What's killing trophy fish at Guana—and could runoff from Sawgrass be key?
• Planning a day trip? See FloArts' 50th-anniversary exhibit from Ponte Vedra

Also on today's calendar: October Flea Market And Yard Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
• Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
• Monday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Investigation underway after hundreds of trophy-sized fish die at Guana Preserve (news4jax.com) — Hundreds of large game fish have died recently in the Guana Preserve near Ponte Vedra Beach, prompting a state and county investigation into possible pollution and bacterial spikes. Officials are mapping every waterway feeding the Guana system, testing for nutrients and runoff from nearby communities like Sawgrass, and expect a detailed water restoration proposal to reach St. Johns County commissioners this fall.
   

• Florida School of the Arts turns 50 - The Ponte Vedra Recorder (pontevedrarecorder.com) — Florida School of the Arts in Palatka is marking its 50th year with a renovated gallery and a landscape painting exhibition honoring beloved professor Gene Roberds, and it's just over an hour's drive from Ponte Vedra Beach. The show, open weekdays through Oct. 27, highlights classic Florida wilderness scenes and offers a meaningful arts outing for local residents willing to carpool west.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ponte Vedra Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Moonlight Hike →
  GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 29
• Beginner Friendly Line Dancing →
  Palm Valley Barn, 531 North Wilderness Trail, Ponte Vedra Beach
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Whales & Dolphins | Six-Week Educational Course →
  GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach
  10:30 am
Thursday October 1
• DONNA 5K at TPC Sawgrass →
  Ponte Vedra Beach FL
• Nature Journaling →
  GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach
  9:50 am
• Martial Arts Class
  Palm Valley Community Association Center, 148 Canal Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach
  4:45 pm
• Branches of Christ Church
  Palm Valley Community Association Center, 148 Canal Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Bike MS - Cycle to the Shore →
  PGA TOUR Headquarters, 5380 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra Beach
  7:00 am
• Guided Exploration Hike →
  Guana Trailhead, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach
  9:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Ponte Vedra 10-Miler presented by Alter Ego Running →
  Ponte Vedra Beach FL
Thursday October 8
• The Resonant Voice - A Guided Sound Journey →
  the link, 425 Town Plaza Avenue, Ponte Vedra Beach
  6:30 pm
Friday October 9
• October Flea Market And Yard Sale →
  Howe Memorial United Methodist Church, 252 S Summit St, Crescent City
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for a local, trustworthy house cleaner for once, maybe twice a month in Ponte Vedra Beach.
  Does anyone have any recommendations they are willing to share? Thank you (Nextdoor Marsh Landing)

• The Fresh Market posted a job opening for Meat and Seafood Team Member in Ponte Vedra Beach. Apply here.
• US Marine Corps posted a job opening for Recreation Assistant (Tickets & Travel) in Jacksonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ponte Vedra Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jacksonville Beach

• Beachside team wins Jax Beach High School Invitational (pontevedrarecorder.com)
• Trader Joe's planned for new retail development in St. Johns County (jacksonville.com)
• Surfers shrug off nor'easter warnings, hit Jacksonville Beach to catch a wave (news4jax.com)

Atlantic Beach

• Atlantic Beach calls for artists (pontevedrarecorder.com)
• 2026 Voter's Guide: Atlantic Beach Mayor & City Commission (news4jax.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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