The Beaches Leader, Ponte Vedra Leader

Share stores about Casa Marina for chance to win Sunday brunch

The Casa Marina Hotel is looking for vintage photos and stories from Beaches residents to help piece together the hotel's history. Those who submit information have a chance to win Sunday brunch for two in the Grand Dining Room. Brunch prizes will...

'Glass Works' shops to open at Word Revolt

Word Revolt Art Gallery will present "Glass Works," an exhibition inspired by the properties of glass, beginning Friday, Aug. 23. An opening reception will be held that evening from 6 to 9 p.m. Featured artists include JJ Gray, Kirsten Williams,...

Alexandra Nechita is surrounded by paintings in her studio. (photo submitted)

Gallery 725 displaying new work

Gallery 725 will present a collection of new works by Alexandra Nechita with three artist appearances in the gallery. The limited engagement exhibition, "Alexandra Nechita: Reimagined," will open in previews on Friday, Aug. 30, in its United States...

Opening day lunch

Duval County Schools Superintendent Diana Greene has lunch with students at Jacksonville Beach Elementary School on opening day Aug. 12. She was there to recognize the school, the second highest performing elementary school in Florida. The students...

Bailey wins True Heroes award

Lillie Bailey won the 2019 Bryant True Heroes award from Charlie’s Tropic Heating & Air Conditioning. In partnership with Bryant Heating & Cooling and Johnstone Supply, Charlie’s Tropic Heating & AC will install a new HVAC system and...

First day of VPK

Children gather at the first day of Beaches Chapel VPK.

News Stories

MSD reps question future of land lease

A small tract of land that the MSD leases from Jacksonville Beach needs to be improved or given back.

Festival will benefit Capt. Chris Schultz

The 6th Annual Floodtide Festival presented by Blackfly Outfitters will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will benefit Captain Chris Shultz.

Ellen Diamond to teach at Wine and Watercolor event

The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach will host "Wine and Watercolor" with Ellen Diamond on Friday, Aug. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Jacksonville Beach police nearly at full staff

Jacksonville Beach police are nearly full staffed for the first time in nearly a decade – and the city’s crime rate is slightly down.

Solution sought for school-related traffic

The start of the school year means traffic snags in many areas, particularly at the start and end of the school day, as parents drop off and pick up students.

Sports

Reaching the limit

Ryman and Anika celebrate a limit of kingfish.

A fishing adventure

Steve Thompson shows off a snowy grouper he caught fishing out of Vilano with The Legendary Fishing Adventures crew.

Free running workshop to be held

Innovative Physical Therapy and John Goetze Physical Therapy will present a free running workshop from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

Carver Center hosting beginners yoga class

The Carver Center offers a beginners yoga class on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for $5 per person.

FSC offering hunter safety courses

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety Internet-completion courses in 12 counties during September.