Stuart Korfhage

According to the county, the event is designed to help connect entrepreneurs with organizations that can help businesses grow.

The fast-casual concept has been growing across the state with locations in Orlando and Tampa.

The two projects applied for non-residential uses of about 57,000 square feet in northwest St. Johns County.

Putnam Land Conservancy and North Florida Land Trust collaborated with state and federal agencies to purchase a conservation easement.

The property sits near Nocatee and barely meets the 50% threshold for surrounding entitled land. Two commissioners have expressed willingness to challenge the application in court.

The commission voted against the PARC Group application even though staff twice affirmed it met legal requirements. Commissioners now plan to challenge the state law itself.

Four new and amended applications seek certification under a controversial state law despite recent denials by the St. Johns County Commission.

Although it's been a long wait for the hotel, the Margaritaville project is poised to give commercial development at Beachwalk a major boost.

The organization has also hired a construction manager and program manager.

New traffic pattern expected around Oct. 1 as construction advances toward completion in spring 2027.