Its festival season in Northeast Florida. Whether riverfront for the Jacksonville Jazz Festival or eating and drinking our way through the St. Augustine Food & Wine Festival, ONE Sothebys International Realty will be there to partake in the best of the season. Rounding out the month of May, we also share great tips for cultural happenings, fundraisers and festivities to celebrate mom and Memorial Day. Happy Mothers Day to our Northeast Florida community, and we hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend too.
Jacksonville Jazz Festival
Grammy winners like jazz bassist/composer Stanley Clarke, soul singer Joss Stone and jazz singer-songwriter Gregory Porter are on Jacksonville Jazz Festivals bill (May 23-26). The decades-old, complimentary concert series relocates to Metropolitan Park and Dailys Place after kicking off with a jazz piano competition at the Florida Theatre. Jazz legend Terence Blanchard also comes to town (Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts Center, May 5). jacksonvillejazzfest.com | jacksonvillecenterfortheperformingarts.com
Jacksonville, the largest city geographically in the contiguous U.S., boasts an incredible variety of green spaces and beaches, as well as prime waterfront from the Atlantic Ocean to St. Johns River with its iconic bridges. The citys vast network of neighborhoods and islands further invites nonstop adventure. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link. Jacksonville
St. Augustine Food & Wine Festival
Meet your favorite chefs and winemakers while sampling their culinary and viniculture talent at the St. Augustine Food & Wine Festival from May 8-12. World Golf Village, which hosts Saturday afternoons grand tasting, is among local venues for events including River Walk Tastings, the Harvest Awards & Tastings, barbecue showcase Smoke on the Walk and a Sunday jazz brunch that conveniently falls on Mothers Day. staugustinefoodandwinefestival.com
In 1565, Spanish explorers established the oldest continually inhabited European settlement in the U.S. Known as the Ancient City or the Old City, St. Augustine charms residents and visitors to this day with its historic architecture, over 42 miles of barrier coastline and thriving hospitality scene. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link. St. Augustine
Mothers Day
Spoil mom with a weekend at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. In addition to holiday menus from the back-to-back Mommy & Me Breakfast and Mommy & Me Tea (May 11), and Mothers Day Sunday Brunch (May 12), the luxury property recently unveiled its new 25,000-square-foot spa and wellness center. Treat her to an array of experiences such as HydraFacials, forest bathing, Theralight 360 treatments and yoga nidra. ritzcarlton.com
Part of the Sea Island archipelago in the Southeastern U.S., Amelia Island tops many vacationers bucket lists. Eight flags have flown over the centuries-old, historic destination, whose quiet beaches and premier resorts such as the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island continue to draw residents and visitors. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link, Amelia Island
At the Museums
The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville continues its centennial celebration by exhibiting Frank Stella Unbound with a large-scale installation and prints through August 18. Concluding its tour stop at the Cummer Museum on May 19, Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 to 1960 appeals to all lovers of sports, the outdoors and adventure. View the timeline of attire for diverse pursuits from golf to skiing to aviation. mocajacksonville.unf.edu | cummermuseum.org
Jacksonville, the largest city geographically in the contiguous U.S., boasts an incredible variety of green spaces and beaches, as well as prime waterfront from the Atlantic Ocean to St. Johns River with its iconic bridges. The citys vast network of neighborhoods and islands further invites nonstop adventure. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link. Jacksonville
Community Fun
Calling all anglers: Omni Amelia Island Resort hosts its annual, hook-and-cook extravaganza Fish to Fork from May 9-12. Sip and stroll through the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Spring Uncorked, which also features guided painting sessions, live music and lawn games on May 11. Support The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Cares annual Kentucky Derby Run at Tringali Barn on May 4. omnihotels.com | jacksonvillearboretum.org | thefoundationcares.org
Part of the Sea Island archipelago in the Southeastern U.S., Amelia Island tops many vacationers bucket lists. Eight flags have flown over the centuries-old, historic destination, whose quiet beaches and premier resorts such as the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island continue to draw residents and visitors. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link. Amelia Island
Memorial Day Weekend
Gather friends and family to spend Memorial Day Weekend at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club from May 24-27. Family-friendly activities encompass all ages. The popular All-American Cookout takes place at The Surf Club Patio on the holiday, while other fare and festivities include a lobster boil at The Oasis, dive-in movies at the family pool, tween games, beach dance parties and themed treats like sno-cones. pontevedra.com
An idyllic oceanside enclave 18 miles south of Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach is often discovered while watching the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass or vacationing at its iconic Ponte Vedra Inn and Club. Many visitors fall in love with its quiet, chic lifestyle and make it their home. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link. Ponte Vedra Beach
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