First Coast Cultural Center purchases building for arts, culture, and community activities

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - Nov. 6, 2023 - PRLog -- Donna Guzzo, President and CEO of First Coast Cultural Center has announced the purchase of  the nonprofit's new location. The two-story, 6,000-square-foot building is located at 6000B Sawgrass Village Circle in Ponte Vedra Beach and currently serves as the Ponte Vedra Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center location owned and operated by Daniel M. Calloway, M.D.

The property was purchased for $2.2 million with a capital campaign currently in place called, First Coast Cultural Center Cares About Culture, and a multiyear financial drive for $3.7 million. The Center requires an immediate need of $500,000 to remodel the existing medical venue and architectural buildout of the internal space. The property purchase was funded by individuals and funds from a former building sale.

According to Guzzo, Dr. Calloway will stay in the space through November 23 to continue his practice. Currently, First Coast Cultural Center is located at 3972 3rd Street South in Jacksonville Beach, Fla. The recent purchase is the Center's second real estate acquisition since its opening more than 28 years ago at 50 Executive Way in Ponte Vedra Beach, which was originally the United States Post Office in Ponte Vedra for many years.

A free and open-to-the-public event with ribbon cutting and formal, grand opening to commemorate the official ownership is slated for Thursday, December 14 at 4:30 p.m. with light refreshments, music, and a fun photo booth. To RSVP for the event, contact Charlotte Chastain at cchastain@firstcoastculturalcenter.org.

First Coast Cultural Center will continue to hold classes at 3972 Third St. South in Jacksonville Beach through the end of the year. Studio hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm, with after-hours appointments available. Weekly drama classes will continue in Nocatee at Care Connect+, located inside the Flagler Health+ Village at 351 Town Center Plaza, Suite 205 in Ponte Vedra, Fla.