St. Johns County Deadlocks on the 4,462-Acre Nocatee Land Deal — What Happens by Sept. 29

Posted by Greg DeTullio on September 4th, 2026

St. Johns County commissioners spent hours on September 1 arguing over 4,462 acres of land north of Nocatee — and walked out with no decision at all. Two votes failed. Nothing was approved. Nothing was denied. Now a state law clock is running, and if the county doesn't act by around September 29, the land could be approved for development automatically. Here's what happened, why it matters, and what it could mean if you live near Nocatee, Ponte Vedra Beach, or 20 Mile.

1. What Happened at the September 1 Commission Meeting

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners met to decide whether 4,462 acres just north of Nocatee should be certified as an “agricultural enclave” — a state designation that clears the way for large-scale residential…

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7 St. Johns County Updates Every Buyer Should Know

Posted by Greg DeTullio on August 28th, 2026

St. Johns County doesn't slow down, and this week's Thursday Night Live had a lot to unpack — a possible fast-food newcomer in Nocatee, a hotel permit finally clearing, a big apartment project, and a land-use vote that could shape the north side of Nocatee for years. Here's the roundup, with the rumor separated from what's actually been filed.

1. A Chick-fil-A May Be Coming to Nocatee — But It Isn't Approved Yet

St. Johns County received formal plans on August 24, 2026, for a restaurant identified in filings as Chick-fil-A, proposed at Nocatee and Crosswater Parkways, north of 355 Pine Lake Drive. The county's Development Review Committee is scheduled to discuss the project on September 9, 2026 — you can track the agenda directly through St.…

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