Cranes Lake neighborhood is situated on the northern border of Ponte Vedra
Beach, Florida in St. Johns County. This means you get lower property taxes
and award winning schools while being just minutes to JTB for a quick commute
to work, Downtown Jacksonville, St. Johns Town Center or even the airport.
This location is also minutes from the Marsh Landing shopping center with
grocery store, restaurants, shops and more! You could even bike there. And
let's not forget being located 1.5 miles for your toes to be in the sand at
Ponte Vedra beach. The condominiums were built from 1983-1984 and consist of 131
units ranging in size from 1,000 sf to 1,475 sf some even come with a wood burning
fireplace, views of the lake and an expansion screened in year-round lanai. The
amenities in this neighborhood consist of a small clubhouse, tennis courts, swimming
pool and private dock.
Ponte Vedra Beach dates back to the late 19th century when it began to
develop as a seaside retreat. However, the region’s history goes much
further back in time, as it was once inhabited by Native American tribes,
such as the Timucua, who thrive in the area long before the European settlers
arrived. In the 1880s, industrialist Henry Flagler recognized Florida’s
tourist potential during a visit to St. Augustine, prompting him to embark on
the construction of the immense 540-room Hotel Ponce de Leon in 1885.
Recognizing the need for a transportation system, he bought the Jacksonville,
St. Augustine & Halifax Railroad, the precursor to the Florida East Coast
Railway system. The Florida East Coast Railway played a significant role in
the development of Ponte Vedra Beach and the surrounding region. It extended
southward from Jacksonville to St. Augustine and beyond, brought an influx of
visitors to the area, spurring growth and development. One of the earliest
landmarks in Ponte Vedra Beach is the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, which was
founded in 1928. This historic resort has been a prominent fixture in the
area, attracting visitors with its luxurious amenities and beautiful
oceanfront location.
Ponte Vedra Beach is known for it pristine beaches, world-class golf,
ecological diversity, cultural attractions, and being close to Jacksonville
and St. Augustine.
Vedra Beach. Influenced by tonalist painters of the early 20th century with
their love of dawn and twilight hours she is inspired by the sea and shore.
For her, painting is all about the light, the atmosphere, the mystery, and
the mood. She aims to create peace and meditative energy in her paintings.
Her hope to create an emotional connection to a memory...an unspoken
connection that is shared.
Her award-winning paintings are in public and private collections across the
United States.