Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Real Estate — Homes For Sale in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

The rich history of the area and its pristine natural resources helped shape Ponte Vedra Beach. Years of conflict between Timucuan Indians, the Spanish, the French and the English persisted until around 1821, when Spain sold Florida to the United States and it became a territory. Nearly 100 years later, in 1914, two young chemical engineers, Henry Holland Buckman and George A. Pritchard, discovered that Ponte Vedra's beaches contained industrial minerals, including components necessary for the production of titanium and zirconium. The National Lead Co. bought out the partners in 1916. The mining settlement, named Mineral City, played a crucial role in World War I, as titanium was a key component in the manufacture of poisonous gas. In 1928, the National Lead Co. rechristened Mineral City in honor of what was believed to be the birthplace of Christopher Columbus - Ponte Vedra, Spain. City founders later learned that Columbus was actually born in Genoa, Italy. The name Ponte Vedra stuck and today has come to symbolize sophisticated beach-style living. Modern-day Ponte Vedra began to take shape when National Lead built a 9-hole golf course for its employees along with a log clubhouse and polo field in 1922. In 1937, the complex became the world-famous Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. Today, Sawgrass is home to The Players Championship golf tournament and is world headquarters for the PGA Tour, thanks to a now-legendary 1978 deal in which developers Jerome and Paul Fletcher sold PGA Tour Commissioner Deane Beman 415 densely wooded acres for one dollar. The area offers other championship golf courses against a backdrop of natural charm, world-class tennis facilities, breathtaking marshlands abounding with wildlife and of course, miles of beautiful, unspoiled white sand beaches. Surrounding the island are the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, tempting windsurfing, boating and fishing enthusiasts into its surf and inlets. All this in a climate which invites year round enjoyment. Although synonymous with luxury, Ponte Vedra Beach does have affordable housing away from the ocean. Most of all, Ponte Vedra Beach offers low-key living with delightful and diverse opportunities for beach, golf, tennis and cultural activities. less

Nocatee Is A New Community Located In Ponte Vedra, Florida. This Community Is One Of The Fastest-Growing In The Country! With Its A-Rated Schools, Community Activities, A Close Drive To The Beaches, Conveniently Located Between St. Augustine And Jacksonville, It All Makes Nocatee Very Appealing And A Highly Sought-After Community To Call Home! less

Ponte Vedra Beach, which is just a short drive from Jacksonville, is synonymous with golf, luxury, and beaches. The PGA Tour and The Players Championship are both played at TPC Sawgrass golf course, and the beach has beautiful 40-ft dunes, among the highest in Florida. Home to some of the finest communities, this area also has numerous seaside resorts, elegant shopping, and fine dining. less