Old San Jose on the River, the riverfront community on San Jose Boulevard near Jacksonville’s historic San Marco, has officially opened its luxury amenities center and unveiled a new site plan for single-family homes, which will allow for 26 single-family residences to be built and sold in the community, five of which will be waterfront home sites with private docks.

Designed by architect Michael Stauffer and constructed by Generation Homes, the understated luxury amenities center fits seamlessly with the Mediterranean-revival architecture of the overall community. Residents enjoy a fire pit, outdoor kitchen and resort-style swimming pool, along with a fitness center and clubhouse. The facilities also include meticulously maintained gardens, a riverfront promenade and private riverfront access via the community day dock.

Condominium homes at Old San Jose offer several unique floor plans ranging in size from 1,700 square feet to more than 3,000 square feet. Condominiums and townhomes currently available for sale are priced from the mid-$300,000s to $799,000. Plans and pricing for the single-family homes will soon be announced. Along with the distinctive homes available, the community also offers maintenance-free living, true architectural detailing and lush landscaping.

Old San Jose on the River is located at 5000 San Jose Blvd. in Jacksonville, Fla., and offers easy access to Interstate 95, Jacksonville’s historic San Marco district and Downtown Jacksonville. The sales office is open daily. To set an appointment to tour the model homes or for additional information, call (904) 733-6399 or visit www.oldsanjose.com.

In honor of Mother’s Day, THE PLAYERS Championship staged a “Pink Out” on Championship Sunday in celebration of mothers and in support of breast cancer research. In conjunction with the “Pink Out,” players, caddies, sponsors, volunteers and fans were encouraged to wear pink to TPC Sawgrass in support of The 26.2 with Donna Foundation, a local charitable organization that raises funds for ground-breaking breast cancer research at Mayo Clinic and women living with breast cancer. For every fan in attendance on Championship Sunday, THE PLAYERS donated $1 to The 26.2 with Donna Foundation.

THE PLAYERS also carried the “Pink Out” theme throughout the course with pink flowers included in the landscape, a “Pink Out”-themed Mother’s Day pin for mothers in attendance and several additional touches, including:

• THE PLAYERS 5K with Donna 5k participants (in their pink shirts) gained access to “The 26.2 with Donna Foundation Courtyard”
• The Sawgrass Splash, THE PLAYERS signature cocktail, was pink on Sunday
• Golf balls used at the PwC’s 17^th Hole Challenge in the Stadium Village were pink

To learn more about THE PLAYERS Pink Out, visit www.pgatour.com/theplayers.

To view more photos of the event, visit the 2012 THE PLAYERS Photo Gallery.

Dreams Come True, the First Coast’s only locally-based nonprofit organization dedicated to fulfilling the dreams of children battling life-threatening illnesses, hosted the final party of tournament week in The Lot on Saturday night.

Jeff Conn, Robin Conn, Kathy Weedon, Jerry Weedon

The Lot, which was located just outside the Nicklaus Gate in Parking Lot 11 off of CR210, was the newest high-end entertainment venue at the tournament and hosted parties benefiting various local charities throughout the week of THE PLAYERS Championship.

Travis and Jessica Cummings

Miller’s Ale House provided the food and Jacksonville’s own Fratello performed for guests. The party’s theme, “Moving Day,” was carried throughout the event, with stations representing various states offering food and dream stories. Guests moved from station to station with their “passports,” which also served as the event program. With many children dreaming of snow in Montana, shopping in New York and Disney in Florida, when visiting the stations, guests learned about the mission of Dreams Come True.

To learn more about Dreams Come True and The Lot party, visit www.dctmovingday.com.

To view more photos of the event, visit the 2012 THE PLAYERS Photo Gallery.

Joseph Joyner, Gov. Rick Scott

Governor Rick Scott met with community leaders and supporters at a private function at TPC Sawgrass Stadium Village following the first round of play at THE PLAYERS last Thursday. During his appearance, Scott praised the efforts of St. Johns County for its work attracting new industry and business to the area.

Melissa Glasgow, Gov. Rick Scott, Cindy Stevenson

Governor Scott made a special presentation to Superintendent of Schools, Joseph Joyner, in recognition of excellence in St. Johns County public schools. Additionally, a presentation was made to Dr. Dawn Allicock in recognition of St. Johns County’s raking as the healthiest county in Florida.

Mayor Alvin Brown, Karen Bowling , Steven Joost

Sponsors of the event included THE PLAYERS, St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce, St. Johns County Industrial Development Authority, Northeast Florida Regional Airport Authority, St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, AT&T and the City of St. Augustine.

To view more photos of the event, visit the 2012 THE PLAYERS Photo Gallery.

Tony Boselli and Daniel Davis

More than 2,000 guests joined The Boselli Foundation on Friday night for THE CUT, part of The Lot parties at TPC Sawgrass. The Lot, which was located just outside the Nicklaus Gate in Parking Lot 11 off of CR210, was the newest high-end entertainment venue at the tournament and hosted parties benefiting various local charities throughout tournament week. Guests of THE CUT enjoyed dinner by Bono’s, drinks and live entertainment with Jacksonville locals Charlie Walker and Ryan Campbell and headlining band Sister Hazel.

Lynn and Glenn Layton

One hundred percent of the proceeds from THE CUT benefited the Boselli Foundation and its mission of helping children become champions at home, at school and in the community. The second annual THE CUT party was presented by Lexus. To learn more about the foundation and the party, visit www.thecutparty.com.

Tricia Bowers, Diane Catlin, Shannon Smith and Mary Beth Black

To view more photos of the event, visit the 2012 THE PLAYERS Photo Gallery.

On Thursday, YMCA of Florida’s First Coast hosted “The After Par-Tee”at The Lot, a new high-end hospitality venue at The PLAYERS. The event featured a Mardi Gras theme complete with live music from The New Orleans Suspects. Proceeds from the event will enable the YMCA to send children from underserved communities to summer camps across the First Coast to help prevent summer learning loss.

Bethany Moore and Dana Troeger

Presented by PRI Productions, The After Par-Tee guests enjoyed food from Whisky River Jacksonville and Libretto’s Pizzeria and drinks throughout the night courtesy of Coastal Wine & Spirits of Florida, North Florida Sales and Pepsi.

Brett Heard and Lucia Gadsby

Orange Park Medical Center and Precor acted as Intermission Sponsors, and ClearChannel Media was the event’s Official Media Sponsor.

The Lot is located just outside the Nicklaus Gate in Parking Lot 11 off of CR210 and will host parties benefitting various local charities through Saturday of tournament week.

To view more photos of the event, visit the 2012 THE PLAYERS Photo Gallery.

In addition to the numerous areas for fans to meet up at THE PLAYERS, a new tradition has begun just outside the gates.  This year, THE PLAYERS is unveiling “The Lot,” located just outside the Nicklaus Gate in Parking Lot 11 off of CR210. Through Saturday of tournament week, different organizations will be hosting parties and functions to extend the fun for fans, and raise money for great local causes in the process.

Ed Burr, Billie Jo Burr, Curtis Hazel, Kimberly Rapp, Matt Rapp

The Lot is a high-end hospitality venue with both indoor and outdoor seating and a VIP area. Entrance to these events requires a separate ticket, with all proceeeds going to the charitable organization hosting the party.

The inaugural event at The Lot benefitted the Monique Burr Foundation and followed the Military Appreciation Day Ceremony and concert featuring Luke Bryan. Wednesday’s Live at The Lot event included live music as well as great food provided by Broadway Pizza and Ristorante, Poe’s Tavern and Roy’s Restaurant of Jacksonville Beach with incredible drinks courtesy of Pepsi, SweetWater and Cultivate Wines. Cameron Williams and Randolph Turner of Jes Grew opened for Pinocchio Knows.

Pud English, Chris Hagan, Naomi Lumley, Amber Williams

All net proceeds benefited Monique Burr Foundation for Children to provide Speak Up Be Safe – a national bullying and child abuse prevention program being implemented in Florida elementary schools.

To view more photos of the event, visit the 2012 THE PLAYERS Photo Gallery.

Wednesday marked the official opening of the Patriots’ Outpost on Military Appreciation Day during THE PLAYERS. The event began with a special presentation of a TPC Boston membership to wounded warrior Michael McCombs. As part of the PGA TOUR’s six-year relationship with Wounded Warrior Project, each TPC in the network extends a complimentary membership to a local wounded warrior to use golf and the club camaraderie as a rehabilitation tool. PGA TOUR Commissioner Finchem and PGA TOUR player Nick Watney presented McCombs the TPC Boston membership. McCombs suffered several spinal injuries in June 2003 in Iraq, as part of his service with the US National Guard. He still copes with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and pain on a daily basis. His dream is to go to a professional golf school and eventually teach the game of golf.

Commissioner Tim Finchem and Michael McCombs

Throughout tournament week, all active duty, Reserve and retired military personnel and their dependents have access to the Patriots’ Outpost, which offers complimentary food, beverages and activities. The Patriots’ Outpost gives military members the chance to be treated like a “high roller” at one of the world’s premier sporting events – free of charge. The Outpost, located on the hill between No. 16 and No. 18 fairways, is financially supported by Jacksonville-area companies and individuals.

PGA Golfer Nick Watney and Eric Florece

To view more photos of the event, visit the 2012 THE PLAYERS Photo Gallery.

On Wednesday, the PGA Tour Wives Association (PTWA) and THE PLAYERS hosted children and families from Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Community PedsCare for a fun-filled, Hawaiian-themed morning at the Stadium Village. Approximately 50 families attended the event, which included activities like arts and crafts, face painting and a visit from zoo animals courtesy of the Jacksonville Zoo. During the event, THE PLAYERS presented Community PedsCare with a check for $30,000.

Jill Arnold, Kristen Monger, David Vail, Alex Monger and Laura Monger

This is the fifth year the PTWA has hosted an event for the children and their families at Stadium Village. The PTWA was incorporated in 1988 by wives of professional golfers on the PGA TOUR.  Since its inception, the association has raised more than $5 million through its charitable events and volunteer service projects.

Lauren Robinson, Jen Stallings, Erin Gainey

Tabitha Furyk, wife of golfer Jim Furyk, acted as chairperson of the event on behalf of the PTWA.

To view more photos of the event, visit the 2012 THE PLAYERS Photo Gallery.

Hundreds of VIPs, sponsors, vendors, employees, charities and friends of THE PLAYERS gathered Tuesday night at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse for THE PLAYERS Community Celebration.

Ed Burr, Garrison Burr, Paul Anderson

Guests to the annual event enjoyed cocktails and a strolling dinner featuring food for every palate, including special Kilwin’s ice cream stations and Starbucks coffee, among other indulgences. Entertainment in the main area featured music performed by The Fab Four, a Beatles tribute band, complete with entertainment by a look-alike Ed Sullivan host.  Guests to the event also enjoyed numerous juggling acts, caricature portrait drawings, a photo booth in Nineteen and other entertainment features.

Curtis Hazel, Kevin English, Chris Huppert

THE PLAYERS Community Celebration is one of the many social parties leading up to the tournament, which begins the first round of golf on Thursday, May 10. Tickets are available at www.pgatour.com/theplayers.

To view more photos of the event, visit the 2012 THE PLAYERS Photo Gallery.