Digitized History of Ponte Vedra

This presentation is just a hint of this organization’s great history. We don’t have time tonight, but Amy Howard is putting it all together in a book. You can watch the progress and contribute to the story on her Ponte Vedra website. The link is on SPVCA’s website.

Suffice it to say, we have inherited quite a legacy. I will end by echoing my predecessor, Bruce Bullock. In a 1973 newsletter, he asked the members: “What would you like to see accomplished? Do you have any suggestions to make? Are you willing to contribute your time to explore it? Let us hear from you.
Please make all suggestions in writing so that they can be discussed at our board meetings.”

Let’s take a quick look at all of our volunteer firefighters. Click the picture to open a slideshow.

Although we have focused tonight on the South Ponte Vedra Volunteer Fire Department, this organization was also very active on all of their original priorities: police protection, beach traffic, and environmental protection. Through it all, they kept a steady flow of fun times and parties. Most of us in here have many warm memories in this room thanks to volunteers who worked hard for us to have a good time. Those efforts made the South Ponte Vedra Association a true civic association. As the new fire station blossomed down the street, state representative Don Davis advised SPVA to focus on their status as a “civic association”. In July of 2006, the board voted to change the name to South Ponte Vedra Civic Association.

After years of diligent teamwork, that old Burglars Blvd. was chosen as the northern end of the A1A Scenic & Historical Coastal Byway. In 2002, the U.S. Department of Transportation designated this corridor as one of America’s National Byways for its “breath-taking views and wildlife, including 50 endangered species”. The A1A Super Scenic Garage Sale is happening next month. That is a big fundraiser for us. Bring your donations and then come shopping.