Warmer temperatures are not only a hint of Spring, but also a sign of termite swarming season. Swarming occurs when large numbers of termites leave their colonies to search for new nesting sites. In an effort to help consumers avoid termites, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services urges residents to take five simple steps to protect their home. 

1.      Remove wood piles and other cellulose sources from under and next to the home.

2.      Direct water sources, such as air conditioner drip lines and roof downspouts, away from the structure’s foundation.

The Legacy Trust Ponte Vedra Beach Home and Art Tour will showcase five exquisite homes located in the exclusive beach neighborhoods of The Plantation, Sawgrass Players Club, Marsh Landing and on Ponte Vedra Boulevard.  As an added theme, you'll have the opportunity to focus on the artwork in each home and how it affects the overall design.  See how each homeowner incorporated art and color into the design and furnishings of their home - you'll even have the opportunity to meet a few of the artists in person.  This self-driving tour enables you to start and finish at any home on the tour according to your schedule. 

In honor of Spay Day, the St. Augustine Humane Society is offering a special discount on spaying and neutering cats. The promotion is held in conjunction with the annual campaign of The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International to inspire people to save animal lives by spaying or neutering pets and feral cats.