The Beaches Leader, Ponte Vedra Leader

Captain Brandon Ingalls of Stay Tight Charters holds a massive red snapper he caught on a jig. (photo submitted)

Before we get into the fishing report this week, I just want to thank the entire Jacksonville fishing community for the outpouring of love and support the last few weeks after my motorcycle accident. For those who don’t know, I was hit head-on by an...

Unique volunteering opportunity helps blind students

For more than 60 years, the Temple Sisterhood at Congregation Ahavath Chesed in Jacksonville has sponsored a program to teach Braille, a form of written language designed for the blind and visually impaired. This program teaches volunteers to...

Rodney Crowell (photo by Sam Esty Rayner)

Rodney Crowell to perform at PV Concert Hall

American roots and country singer/songwriter/producer Rodney Crowell will perform at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Jan. 30, 2020. Tickets range from $34.50 to $54.50. Throughout his career, Crowell has received two Grammy Awards, two Academy of...

Kiwanis host Sulzbacher children

The Beaches Kiwanis Club hosted a group of future leaders from Sulzbacher Village at a Jumbo Shrimp baseball game May 30. The kids got to have their names announced and run out onto the field along with the players for the National Anthem as part of...

St. Paul's breaks ground

The dirt is flying during a groundbreaking ceremony June 7 for the new St. Paul’s Catholic Church to be built at Pablo Avenue and 6th Street North in Jacksonville Beach. With shovels, from left, are Joe Moye, campaign co-chair; Fr. Michael Houle;...

Program rewards summer reading with prizes and more

As part of the Jacksonville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, all ages can read to earn free books, prizes and more in June and July. To participate in the program, track your reading on a special space-themed bookmark (free at the library)...

News Stories

Atlantic Beach to spend $50,000 to 'rebrand' the city

The Atlantic Beach City Commission recently approved an agreement for a $50,000 Community Branding and Signage Initiative to develop a more consistent brand across the city.

By Chelsea Wiggs, Staff Writer

Hotel, retail proposed south of Target center

A 120-room hotel and commercial space are planned for a 4.3 acre site along State Road A1A, just south of the county line.

Train enclosure gets refurbished

The building that encloses the iconic 1911 steam locomotive at Pablo Historical Park is being refurbished with some help from the county.

Jacksonville Beach to set limits on short-term rentals

Limits on short term property rentals in Jacksonville Beach will go to the city Planning Commission July 22 for review.

By Kathleen Bailey, Editor

Volunteer Julia sculpting clay with a young artist. (photo submitted)

Volunteers inspire and grow at Cultural Center

The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach (CCPVB) is filled with a flurry of activity as instructors, volunteers, and young artists spend the summer creating at summer arts camps and workshops.

Sports

FWC to meet July 17-18 in Stuart

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet July 17 and 18 at the Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina, 555 NE Ocean Blvd., in Stuart.

Fish on!

Blaine Keister is ecstatic about his first redfish on artificial.

BAC provides safe space for swim lessons

Bill and June Williams, the managers of the Beaches Aquatic Center (BAC), have been teaching kids to swim for 42 years now.

FWC needs you to improve recreational fisheries data collection

Did you know there are multiple ways you can contribute to fishery data collection as a recreational angler?

Members of the Mammoglams join members of the Jacksonville Dragon Boat Club for a group photo. (photo submitted)

Boat club team earns gold

The Mammoglams, a Jacksonville Dragon Boat Club (JDBC) team of breast cancer survivors, participated in the Mount Dora Paddle Fest June 1, bringing home the gold medal.