The 17th Annual Spartan 5k was held out at St. Johns County Day School with hundreds of runners of all ages participating. Were you spotted at the race?
4/29/2012
Album ID: 1459940
Photos by Kristen Schlicht
Homers power Clay over Creekside: 5-5A title
7 photos
for sale
A grand slam homer by Dakota Higdon and a solo shot by starting pitcher Dane Dunning fueled a 6-4 district 5-5A championship win for #2-Clay High over #1-Creekside High School.
4/26/2012
Album ID: 1458996
Photos by Randy Lefko
Creekside girls/Bartram Trail boys win district 3-3A track titles
218 photos
for sale
Creekside High's girls track team and Bartram Trail's boys team won hard fought battles at the District 3-3A track and field championships held Wednesday at Nease High. Region action is Wed., April 25 at UNF.
4/19/2012
Album ID: 1454460
Photos by Randy Lefko
SJRAC Track Championships
4 albums
Teams in St. Johns River Athletic Conference competed in track and field action at Nease High School on Wednesday.
3/29/2012
Album ID: 1441568
Photos by Randy Lefko
The Plantation Dog Show
4 albums
The Plantation at Ponte Vedra held its 3rd Annual Dog Show to benefit K9's for Warriors, an organization to train service dogs to aid service men and women suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, and Help Four Paws, an Animal rescue transport organization. A huge turn-out came together on Sunday, March 25, 2012 to strut their stuff on the Doggie Walk.
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3/25/2012
Album ID: 1439337
Photos by Allen & Laura Chester
The Moody Blues at the St. Augustine Amphitheater
4 albums
The Moody Blues have sold in excess of 70 million albums worldwide and have been awarded 14 platinum and gold discs. As of 2012 they remain active with one member from the original band from 1964 and two more from the 1967 lineup. They played at the St. Augustine Amphitheater Saturday, March 17th, to a crowd of young and old! What a great way to celebrate St. Patty's Day! Look and see if you were spotted by your Girl On The Town Photographer for Jacksonville.com.
3/17/2012
Album ID: 1435095
Photos by Anita Levy
Errors doom Clay in key district softball matchup
11 photos
for sale
Tied 2-2 with host Clay High in a key district 5-5A softball clash, unbeaten Creekside, who got two homers from Jordan Roberts, finished the game with a flurry of hits in the ninth inning to win 6-2 Thursday night.
3/16/2012
Album ID: 1433977
Photos by Randy Lefko
City Streets 2 Student Athlete
29 photos
for sale
Coaches assist children with speed and agility training with a group named City Streets 2 Student Athlete, a nonprofit established to deter athletic students from drugs and crime.
3/11/2012
Album ID: 1431188
Photos by Paul Thomas Fenn
Bartram Trail knocks off Oakleaf: Girls Softball
39 photos
for sale
A home run and timely baserunning gave Bartram Trail a 2-1 non-district win over previously unbeaten Oakleaf Tuesday night at Bartram Trail.
2/29/2012
Album ID: 1424264
Photos by Randy Lefko
Ponte Vedra girls soccer wins 3A title in penalty kicks
79 photos
for sale
Tied 1-1 after regulation time and two overtime periods, Ponte Vedra High's girls soccer team beat American Heritage on penalty kicks for the Class 3A state title on Saturday at the University of South Florida. More pics to come.
2/11/2012
Album ID: 1413360
Photos by Randy Lefko
They Might Be Giants at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
6 albums
Thursday night, February 9th, the place to be was the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall dancing to They Might Be Giants. The band rocked and the crowd great!! Look and see if you were spotted by your Girl On The Town Photographer for Jacksonville.com.
2/9/2012
Album ID: 1412653
Photos by Anita Levy
Bartram Trail stamps 2012 season opener with big win
46 photos
for sale
Bartram Trail High School's girls softball team stamped out a 14-0 win over Ridgeview High Wednesday afternoon to put out that the Lady Bears will be back in contention for a state title again. The Lady Bears, who lost in 2011 and 2010 in the Class 4A state semifinals, won back to back Class 5A titles in 2008 and 2009.
2/8/2012
Album ID: 1411698
Photos by Randy Lefko
Travis Tritt at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
6 albums
Travis Tritt paid another visit to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, Sunday night, January 29th. He has such a heart for his country music and the crowd sang alone. Warm up band Aaron Parker, stopped by his brothers house and brought him along for tonight's performance. Better be on the look out for this young man. The ladies in the audience could not get enough!! Look and see if you were spotted by your Girl On The Town Photographer for Jacksonville.com.
1/29/2012
Album ID: 1404953
Photos by Anita Levy
Broncos Show Up 5A-Creekside: 57-44
104 photos
for sale
Utilizing an effective slash and throw offense with driving layups, the Middleburg High boys basketball team took on nine win, two loss Creekside and won 57-44 in non-district play Tuesday night at Middleburg. The Broncos jumped to a 31-10 halftime lead behind 12 points by senior Malcolm Bernard who finished with 20. Middleburg goes to 8-4.
1/3/2012
Album ID: 1389541
Photos by Randy Lefko
Lady Bears stay unbeaten: 8-0 over Clay
34 photos
for sale
Bartram Trail continued its streak to four of 8-0 wins in girls soccer with a win over Clay High Tuesday.
11/30/2011
Album ID: 1370621
Photos by Randy Lefko
Orange Park vs. Creekside: Boys Soccer
80 photos
for sale
0-0 at halftime in the rain at Orange Park High School. Creekside won 1-0.
11/28/2011
Album ID: 1369745
Photos by Randy Lefko
Battle of State Champs: 2-2 Tie
23 photos
for sale
Former state girls soccer champs St. Johns Country Day School (2A-2005, 2007, 2009) and Ponte Vedra High School (4A-2009) battled to a 2-2 tie in non-district soccer action at St. Johns Monday night.
11/21/2011
Album ID: 1366432
Photos by Randy Lefko
Bears Bounce Knights 38-17
3 albums
Bartram Trail kick returner Gabe Davis highlighted the second half scoring for the Bears with a 95 yard kickoff return to push the Bears to a 38-17 non-district win over St. Johns County rival Creekside High School.
11/11/2011
Album ID: 1360541
Photos by Randy Lefko
Night Ranger at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
6 albums
Night Ranger gave a fantastic show on November 3rd, at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Hornit got us started and Night Ranger kept us going. Night Ranger has been playing for over 30 years and their energy is still amazing! Some of the faves include Sister Christian, (You can Still) Rock in America and When you close your eyes. Look and see if you were spotted by your Girl On The Town Photographer. And check out the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall for an incredible list of bands and come watch in an intimate setting.
11/3/2011
Album ID: 1355715
Photos by Anita Levy
Yellowjackets Fend Off Bears: 26-10
6 albums
St. Augustine High School's football squad used hard running at the point of attack to rumble over district rival Bartram Trail 26-10 Friday night at St. Augustine. Both teams were unbeaten in district 4-6A. St. Augustine stays unbeaten in district play.
10/21/2011
Album ID: 1346888
Photos by Randy Lefko
Ralph Stanley and the "Roots Revival: An Americana Series"
4 albums
Ralph Stanley won Grammy Awards for Best Bluegrass Album, Best Country Male Vocalist Performance and Album of the Year (for his part in the "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" Collection). He has performed on more than 170 albums. The "Roots Revival: An Americana Series" tour stopped by the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on October 8th. It is a collection of events representing the best of American musicianship, storytelling and art. The purpose of the series is to invite both young and old to experience Americana artistry. Loyal fans braved heavy rains to see the show. Look and see if you were spotted by your Girl On The Town Photographer for Jacksonville.com.
10/8/2011
Album ID: 1338802
Photos by Anita Levy
MS 150 Cycle to the Shore: Sunday returns
20 albums
After a 100 miles on Saturday from St. Augustine to Daytona Beach, cyclists for the MS150 Cycle to the Shore returned to St. Augustine Sunday afternoon.
10/2/2011
Album ID: 1334122
Photos by Randy Lefko
MS 150 Cycle to the Shore
9 albums
Cyclists from everywhere gathered in the crisp, cool St. Augustine morning at the St. Augustine Airport to start their 86 mile trek to Daytona Beach Saturday morning and the first leg of two for multiple sclerosis as part of the MS150 Cycle to the Shore bike ride. Cyclists will spend a night in Daytona Beach and return Sunday morning.
10/1/2011
Album ID: 1333401
Photos by Randy Lefko
Ponte Vedra vs. Bishop Kenny: Girls Volleyball
32 photos
for sale
Ponte Vedra High's girls volleyball team dug deep to take their first win ever over Bishop Kenny in a thrilling non-district match Thursday night at Ponte Vedra. The match ended after a seesaw five game battle. Both teams are in class 5A, but different districts and could face each other later in region playoff action.
9/29/2011
Album ID: 1332417
Photos by Randy Lefko
Lupe Fiasco in concert at the St Augustine Amphitheatre
3 albums
Grammy nominated Hip-Hop artist Lupe Fiasco performed with labelmate Sarah Green at the St Augustine Amphitheatre saturday night. Along with Fiasco were rappers Paten Locke and Young Marqus. See if you were spotted.
9/25/2011
Album ID: 1329071
Photos by Ton-E Watson
Bartram Trail vs. Menendez
11 albums
Bartram Trail High School held a 21-6 halftime lead en route to a 35-14 final score against visiting Pedro Menendez Friday night at Bartram Trail.
9/16/2011
Album ID: 1323592
Photos by Randy Lefko
9-11"Let's Roll" Memorial Bike Ride
6 albums
"9-11 Let's Roll Memorial Ride" took place at Bicycles Etc. on September 11th. Nearly 100 participants cycled in a 58 mile route from Baymeadows, through Mandarin, St Johns County and back. The event benefited Wounded Warrior Project.
9/12/2011
Album ID: 1319645
Photos by Becky White/Jacksonville.com
Strong Second Half Fuels Bronco Win
6 albums
Running back Donique Dillon's touchdown run with 18 second left in the third quarter was enough to push the Middleburg High Broncos to a 21-17 win over visiting Ponte Vedra Nease Friday night. Down by as much as 17-6 in the second quarter, Middleburg battled back with a Rick Lassiter to Alec Morgan TD pass before Dillon's second half score. Nease got touchdowns from wideout Joshua Smith and Denzell Hayden.
9/9/2011
Album ID: 1318851
Photos by Randy Lefko
Bartram Trail Corrals Mustangs
6 albums
With precision passing from quarterback Nathan Peterman and strong running from their two "Gabe" running backs; Gabe Johnson and Gabe Davis, the Bartram Trail Bears bumped Mandarin High 26-7 in the season opener for both Friday night at Bartram Trail.
8/26/2011
Album ID: 1309991
Photos by Randy Lefko
Ponte Vedra Nease Befuddles Clay
7 albums
Ponte Vedra Nease quarterback Joseph Capriglione threw just one first half touchdown pass against the Clay Blue Devils but the 7-0 lead stuck until the halftime break in the preseason opener for both teams Thursday at Nease. Capriglione used a quickhitting passing game to perplex the hard defensive rush employed by the Blue Devils who lost a 70 yard touchdown romp by running back Joe Cooper via a holding penalty.
8/25/2011
Album ID: 1309180
Photos by Randy Lefko
Knights joust Knights: Creekside vs. Oakleaf
19 albums
The Creekside Knights got off to a rough start with Oakleaf's Josh McMcClintic picking up an opening kickoff fumble and quarterback Brandon Pillsbury throwing a 40 yard touchdown pass to Fredrick Martin, but the Knights of Creekside prevailed with steady offense behind quarterback Adam Sandin and hard running by Livio Hoxha to play to a 34-19 third quarter lead with mainly varsity players in their preseason opener Wednesday night. Creekside wideout Mitchel Renda caught key passes for the Knights. Creekside defender Samuel Adams picked off one of three Pillsbury passes and went the distance for a touchdown in the second half. Oakleaf got a 99 yard pass play from Pillsbury to Martin nullified by a sideline infraction as the entire Oakleaf team flooded the field as Martin blazed into the end zone.
8/24/2011
Album ID: 1308494
Photos by Randy Lefko
St. Johns River Youth Football Conference Jamboree
17 albums
Hosted by the Middleburg Athletic Association at Middleburg High School, nearly 70 football teams from the American Youth Football League converged and played from sunrise to sundown in 15 minutes quarters. The SJRYFC teams playing will be Middleburg Broncos, PAL Packers, Oakleaf Knights, Villages Panthers, Mandarin Hurricanes, West Augustine Jackets, Ponte Vedra Lions and the South Menendez Junior Falcons.
8/14/2011
Album ID: 1302307
Photos by Randy Lefko
Durbin Creek Wilderness Society at the Bartram Canoe Trail
17 photos
for sale
Two citizens decide to make a difference, one creek at a time. Eric Bersinger and Josh Woods, coworkers at Jacksonville's Ruth Chris Steak House and Mandarin/Julington Creek residents, found a common interest in kayaking and preserving our natural areas. Both members of the St. Johns Riverkeeper organization, the two founded the Durbin Creek Wilderness Society for the purpose of cleaning and maintaining the Bartram Canoe Trail, located on the westermost point of the Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve. Their plan is to engage other citizen activists to adopt our waterways in a similar fashion.
Ladies of Asbury Court visit Florio Palm Valley Ranch
5 albums
Ladies of Asbury Court visited Florio Palm Valley Ranch to enjoy afternoon tea and a visit with the horses. One of the ladies once own her own horse ranch another had already celebrated her 102nd birthday. Florio Palm Valley Ranch boards horses on their farm. Like them on Facebook.
7/27/2011
Album ID: 1293235
Photos by Anita Levy
MS 150 Warmup: Sawgrass to St. Augustine
10 albums
Bicyclists lined Highway A1A from Sawgrass to the Vilano Beach Causeway as they rode either 30 miles or 45 miles in support of the MS150 to be held in October. Cycling teams signed on for the October MS 150 2-day event got a chance to work on teamwork and strategy for finishing the 150 mile trek from St. Augustine to Daytona Beach.
7/24/2011
Album ID: 1290719
Photos by Randy Lefko
Jacksonville Beaches Junior Lifeguard Competition
8 albums
Teams from Flagler, Fernandina Beach, Jax Beach and St. Johns competed with their best lifeguards from 7-17 years old in lifeguard related events.
7/24/2011
Album ID: 1290729
Photos by Randy Lefko
New Bridge of Lions 5km
12 albums
Saturday morning in St. Augustine, runners started near fort, crossed new Bridge of Lions and finished at Oglethorpe Park, for the New Bridge of Lions 5km.
7/16/2011
Album ID: 1286746
Photos by Randy Lefko
Montoya BFAS Triathlon
36 albums
The third event in the 2011 Montoya Beaches Fine Arts Series (BFAS) triathlons brought over 500 athletes to Mickler's Landing in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida on July 9, 2011 for a .25 mile ocean swim, 13.5 mile cycle and 3.1 mile run. The BFAS triathlons raise funds for free music, fine art and education events in the community, with the sponsorship of Montoya Brower and Associates.
7/9/2011
Album ID: 1282928
Photos by Tara Wildes and James Bowen
Save Cross Country 5K
17 albums
On July 2, 2011, fans of cross country running from across the northeast Florida region traveled to Bartram Trail High School in St. Johns County to raise funds to keep their sport alive at the high school level in Duval County. Sponsored by Doug and Jane Alred of 1st Place Sports, all proceeds from the event will go to the 17 high schools in the Jacksonville area in danger of losing "the sport you don't play," as the slogan read on wrist bands of the competitors. The event raised over five thousand dollars toward the preservation of cross county in Duval County high schools. High school cross country teams represented included Bartram Trail, Creekside, Fleming Island, Lee, White, Sandalwood, Stanton, Baldwin, Nease and Mandarin. Some of the most excited to finish were Micah Drum, 13 (932) Matthew Taylor (749) and Gabriel Moran, 12 (702).
7/2/2011
Album ID: 1278854
Photos by Tara Wildes
The St. Augustine Wild Reserve
2 albums
Located in St. Augustine, is one of North Florida's exotic animal sanctuaries that does not breed, buy or sell their animals. The "St. Augustine Wild Reserve" assists Florida Fish and Wildlife by caring for animals that have been confiscated or surrendered by their former owners. The "St. Augustine Wild Reserve" has over 80 different animals in it's sanctuary for you to observe up-close and personal. Two hour guided tours are available for single person or groups with trained professionals. You will see lions, Siberian tigers, black leopards, wolves, bobcats. The tour is very educational as well, one can learn about the behavior of the animals and the story behind each one.
Wakeboarding fans got a shot at the Black Creek River with wakeboard coach Tore Hewlett as part of the GodFirstCamp.com wakeboard camp. Joining Hewlett on Wednesday were Sami Sadler, 7, of Mandarin; James Sadler, 15, of Mandarin; Liam Bannon, 10, Fleming Island; Jack Branston, 18, Middleburg, and Conner Payne, 15, of St. Johns County.
6/15/2011
Album ID: 1268954
Photos by Randy Lefko
BFAST Sprint Triathlon: Race Two
9 albums
At Mickler's Landing, nearly 500 athletes swam, biked and ran in Beaches Fine Arts Sprint Triathlon series second race of summer.
6/11/2011
Album ID: 1266287
Photos by Randy Lefko
St. Augustine Air Show
5 albums
Sunday afternoon at St. Augustine Regional Airport.
5/29/2011
Album ID: 1257806
Photos by Randy Lefko
Tour de Cure: St. Johns County
9 albums
Starting at Creekside High School, cyclists took on rides of 10, 31, 72 and 101 miles to raise money for Tour De Cure and fight against diabetes.
5/21/2011
Album ID: 1252469
Photos by Randy Lefko
Player's Championships: Final Day Sunday
10 albums
Final day on Sunday, photos of fans, spectators and a few golfers.
5/15/2011
Album ID: 1248213
Photos by Randy Lefko
Jefferson Starship at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
7 albums
Jefferson Starship rocked us out and nostalgia filled the air. Think Woodstock and you will know what I mean. Look and see if you were spotted by your Girl On The Town Photographer for Jacksonville.com.
5/13/2011
Album ID: 1247689
Photos by Anita Levy
The Plaid Party for Cystic Fibrosis
20 albums
This was the party of the year! The Sawgrass Marriott was packed inside and out and the crowd was just amazing. Everyone just having fun and wearing plaid. Look and see if you were spotted by your Girl On The Town Photographer for Jacksonville.com.
5/13/2011
Album ID: 1247976
Photos by Anita Levy
The Players: Military Appreciation and Darius Rucker
16 albums
Country singing star Darius Rucker highlighted Wednesday's Players Championship final day of practice along with a military appreciation ceremony and a flyover.
5/11/2011
Album ID: 1245884
Photos by Randy Lefko
BFAST Triathlon: From the Causeway Bridge
14 albums
Athletes in the annual Beaches Fine Arts Series Triathlon swim a quarter mile in the Atlantic Ocean over Mickler's Landing before taking their bikes 10 miles out to Nocatee (including two trips up and over the causeway bridge) before running 3.1 miles in Ponte Vedra Beach. Jacksonville.com photographer Randy Lefko waited for the cyclists on top of the causeway bridge.
5/7/2011
Album ID: 1242648
Photos by Randy Lefko
Lady Bears Head to State Final Four: Again
10 albums
Bartram Trail got a fifth inning home run by Abby Tewey that scored three runs to lead the Lady Bears to an 8-0 Region 1-4A championship win over Wakulla and put the Lady Bears in the Class 4A state Final Four for a second consecutive year. Bartram Trail was Class 5A champion in 2008 and 2009 and a Class 4A state semifinalist last year.
