Lisa Barton

Here's a quick overview of the Amelia View neighborhood on the northeast side of Jacksonville, Florida. If you have questions about this neighborhood please feel free to contact me.

• Neighborhood:  Amelia View
• Nearest Major Intersection:  Starratt and Yellow Bluff Roads
• Gated: No
• Clubhouse: Yes
• How Many Homes: Approximately 300
• Size Range: Larger homes with three to five bedrooms
• Pedestrian-Friendly: Yes
• Recreation: Community pool, basketball and volleyball courts, community boat and camper parking, and community dock and boat ramp
• Nearest Grocery Store: Publix
• LB’s Favorite Neighborhood Feature:  Love the beautiful view of Samples Creek and the Nassau Sound from the community dock.
• Fun Fact: Wild peacocks can be heard every now and again from neighboring property.

Here's a quick summary of the Ocean Links of Ponte Vedra neighborhood. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

• Neighborhood:  Ocean Links of Ponte Vedra
• Nearest Major Intersection:  Solana Road and A1A
• Gated: No
• Clubhouse: Yes, including an entertainment room and catering kitchen.
• How Many Homes: 192 units
• Size Range: Units have between one and three bedrooms with one to two full baths.
• Pedestrian-Friendly: Yes
• Recreation: Yes, golf course, health and fitness facility, swimming pool, heated Jacuzzi, lighted tennis court, and children’s playground.
• Nearest Grocery Store: Publix
• LB’s Favorite Neighborhood Feature:  Location!  Everything is so close - grocery store, restaurants, shopping.
• Fun Fact: Tidiest condo community in town.

The Jacksonville Beaches FIne Arts Series is hosting a concert this Sunday afternoon (February 13, 2011) at St. Paul's by the Sea Episcopal Church in Jacksonville Beach.  The Beaches Fine Arts Series will be featuring Christopher Houlihan, an award winning organist and graduate of The Julliard School in New York. Houlihan is considered "one of the brightest stars in the new generation of American organists. The organ in St. Paul's is massive, the acoustics are wonderful and the performer is outstanding. The concert should be great and, believe it or not, it's free!

If you haven't been to a Beaches Fine Arts Series concert you're missing out on a wonderful venue. The performance start at 4:00 and there will be a reception and visual arts display immediately after the concert in the church's Parish Hall. 

Here's a quick overview of the Sandy Oaks neighborhood in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. If you have questions about this neighborhood please feel free to contact me.

• Neighborhood:  Sandy Oaks
• Nearest Major Intersection:  A1A and Solana Road
• Gated: No
• Clubhouse: No
• How Many Homes: Approximately 50
• Size Range: 2 – 3 bedrooms
• Pedestrian-Friendly: Yes
• Recreation: No amenities in the neighborhood but conveniently located for great access to Ponte Vedra living.
• Nearest Grocery Store: Publix
• LB’s Favorite Neighborhood Feature:  Location!  One block from the library, one block to the elementary school, two blocks to Publix, four blocks to the beach.
• Fun Fact: I sold the only blue house in Sandy Oaks.

Here's a quick overview of the Odom's Mill neighborhood in Ponte Vedra Beach. If you have questions about this neighborhood please feel free to contact me.

• Neighborhood:  Odom’s Mill
• Nearest Major Intersection:  Palm Valley Road and Mickler Road
• Gated: No
• Clubhouse: No
• How Many Homes: Around 200
• Size Range: 2,000 – 3,100 square feet
• Pedestrian-Friendly: Yes
• Recreation: Community pool
• Nearest Grocery Store: Publix
• LB’s Favorite Neighborhood Feature:  Children can walk to the elementary school, Ocean Palms, the middle school, Landrum, plus the Winston Family YMCA.
• Fun Fact:  My first tennis partner lives in Odom’s Mill and is one of the original owners.

Here's a quick overview of the Walden Chase neighborhood in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. If you have questions about this neighborhood please feel free to contact me.

• Neighborhood:  Walden Chase
• Nearest Major Intersection:  Palm Valley Road (210) and U.S.1
• Gated:  No
• Clubhouse: No
• How Many Homes: 550
• Size Range: 3-5 bedrooms
• Pedestrian-Friendly: Yes
• Recreation: Pool, tennis courts, playground, community center
• Nearest Grocery Store: Publix
• LB’s Favorite Neighborhood Feature:  Great community pool and playground and it’s really close to the Nocatee amenities.
• Fun Fact:  First house I ever sold was in Walden Chase!

The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach kicked off its newest exhibit, Celebrate Art 2011, this weekend. Celebrate Art 2011 is the fourth annual juried member artist exhibition and will showcase the diverse talents of the Cultural Center's artist members. The exhibit will be on display through February 19th. The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach is a wonderful resource for residents of Ponte Vedra Beach. The Center provides a place to understand, experience and create art  through exhibitions of local, regional and national artists in a variety of media; through exciting events for the community; and through quality arts classes, lectures and workshops. Stop by and check it out!

Here's a quick overview of the Sawmill Lakes neighborhood in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. If you have questions about this neighborhood please feel free to contact me.

• Neighborhood:  Sawmill Lakes
• Nearest Major Intersection:  Palm Valley Road (210) and Mickler Road 
• Gated: No
• Clubhouse: No
• How Many Homes: Approximately 2000
• Size Range: 3-5 bedrooms
• Pedestrian-Friendly: Yes
• Recreation: Soccer field, basketball court, pool, playground
• Nearest Grocery Store: Publix
• LB’s Favorite Neighborhood Feature:  The lakes really are pretty!
• Fun Fact:  My oldest son got stung by a bee on the thumb while playing at the Sawmill Lakes playground.

Here's a quick overview of the Plantation Oaks neighborhood in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. If you have questions about this neighborhood please feel free to contact me.

• Neighborhood:  Plantation Oaks
• Nearest Major Intersection:  Palm Valley Road (210) and Mickler Road
• Gated: Yes
• Clubhouse:  No
• How Many Homes: 165
• Size Range: Typically, 3,000 square feet or larger
• Pedestrian-Friendly: Yes
• Recreation: Pool, basketball court, tennis courts, trails
• Nearest Grocery Store: Publix
• LB’s Favorite Neighborhood Feature:  Beautiful entry gates to neighborhood.
• Fun Fact:  My son’s  5^th grade end-of-school party was at the Plantation Oaks pool.

Here's a quick overview of the Marsh Landing neighborhood in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. If you have questions about this neighborhood please feel free to contact me.

• Neighborhood:  Marsh Landing
• Nearest Major Intersection:  Solana Road and A1A
• Gated: Yes
• Clubhouse: Yes – golf, tennis, and social memberships offered
• How Many Homes: 1100
• Size Range: Very wide variety of sizes
• Pedestrian-Friendly: Yes – scenic walks, trails
• Recreation: Playgrounds, pool, soccer fields, basketball courts, nature trails
• Nearest Grocery Store: Winn-Dixie
• LB’s Favorite Neighborhood Feature:  The Harbour Island Yacht Basin is gorgeous. There’s no other place like it in Ponte Vedra, Jacksonville, or Northeast Florida, for that matter.
• Fun Fact:  I’m on the board of my neighborhood's home owner association in Marsh Landing.The Marsh Landing Country Club dining room has the best view of the marsh and golf course in the whole Ponte Vedra Beach area.