March in Northeast Florida brings beloved holidays, the start of spring and many community-oriented festivals, but The Players Championship is the talk of the town during this time of year. ONE Sotheby’s International Realty invites you to learn why this half-a-century-old tournament is so revered worldwide as well as what else is happening here throughout the month.
The Players Championship
The Players Championship ranks among top golf tournaments and claims the largest purse at $25 million total, first place’s cut being $4.5 million. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler returns to tee off against other previous winners like Cameron Smith and Justin Thomas (TPC Sawgrass, March 12-17). They follow in the footsteps of Jack Nicklaus, the inaugural winner in 1974, making this year its 50th anniversary.
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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
For Foodies
Help Fernandina Beach’s Rotary Club fund scholarships while sampling bites from dozens of local restaurants during the 37th annual Taste of Amelia (Amelia Island Welcome Center, March 9). The family- and Fido-friendly San Marco Beer Fest hosts its 3rd annual block party (March 9). With Easter around the corner, Omni Amelia Island Resort’s monthly Sprouting Dinner series naturally celebrates an egg theme (March 16).
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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
Old-Fashioned Easter
St. Augustine combines heritage and holiday festivities. On Palm Sunday, all boats are invited to the Blessing of the Fleet (St. Augustine Municipal Marina, March 24). The local “Royal Family,” Easter Bunny and bonneted horses march and ride in the “Parada de Caballos y Coches” (Avenida Menendez, March 30). The Easter Promenade brings out revelers in their Easter best (Plaza de la Constitución, March 31).
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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
Growing Gardens
Like springtime buds, the 28th annual Flower & Garden Expo pops up at Sykes Family Farm in Elkton (March 16-17). Along with shopping for all things related to horticulture, attendees can pick up expert tips at lectures and refuel at food trucks. Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens shares plans for its future with a lovely reception at its annual Seeding Jacksonville (WJCT Studios, March 21).
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Part of the rural environs inland from the First Coast, unincorporated Elkton is a destination for bucolic life such as corn mazes and farmstands. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
St. Augustine
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 city’s 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
Holiday Fare & Fun
Get your Irish and Scottish cultural fix at the St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival’s St. Patrick’s Parade, highland games, concerts and dancing (March 9-10). Kids up to age 8 can’t wait for Jax Beach’s 38th annual Easter Egg Hunt; bring basket (Wingate Park, March 30). Splurge on lavish Easter Sunday brunches at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club (guests only) and Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.
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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
Jax Fests & Fairs
Collective Con’s celebrity-filled universe of comics, anime, sci-fi and video games comes to town (Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, March 8-10). Riverside Arts Square, a community gathering space beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge, hosts its annual Spring Fest, followed by the Jacksonville Food Truck Battle (March 10). Squeeze in some time for the monthly 904 Pop-Up’s 200 local vendors (Seawalk Pavilion, March 10).
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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 city’s 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