The Beaches Leader, Ponte Vedra Leader

For anyone who wants a Thanksgiving meal, a team of volunteers with the Mission House will come together to host the annual holiday meal at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, at Christ United Methodist Church, 400 Penman Road in Neptune Beach. “Anybody is...

Joe Quest (left) and Kurtis Loftus work with DTC building materials. (photo by Liza Mitchell)

Annual Deck The Chairs event opens Saturday

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Jacksonville Beach. The 2019 Deck The Chairs holiday exhibit opens for the season with a special program from 3 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Latham Plaza and Seawalk Pavilion. The free six-week holiday...

The crafters of St. Paul’s By-the-Sea prepare for Incredible Edibles. They are, from left, (front row) Danielle Snyder, Susie Margolin, Jeanne Reichmann, Susie Miller, Sally Roberts, Connie Landis, (back row) Shelly Bassham, Evie Gabrielle, Bobbi DiDeo, Jan Hanson, Charlotte Crouse, Ginger Iden and Cindy Landis. (photo by George Borgstede)

St. Paul's By-the-Sea offers 'Incredible Edibles'

It may be an old-fashioned church bazaar, but it is up to date in every way. The popular Incredible Edibles at St. Paul’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church every November is a longstanding Beaches tradition. Each year, the Saturday before Thanksgiving is...

Actors perform at Apex Theatre Studio. (photo submitted)

Apex Theatre to share selections from 'Cursed Child,' 'Dear Evan Hansen'

Apex Theatre Studio will present its Fall Arts Showcase Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22 and 23, beginning at 7:30 p.m. each day. The showcase highlights the work of Apex's Advance Musical Theatre Workshop and Intermediate Acting Workshop. Students will...

The Ponte Vedra boys golf team. (photo submitted)

Ponte Vedra win third boys state golf championship

The Ponte Vedra High School boys golf team continued its winning streak, collecting its third Division 2A State Championship in a row. The Sharks prevailed despite their lead narrowing to just one stroke on day two of the contest. Playing on a windy...

Ponte Vedra QB R.J. Glod (12) hands off to running back Collin Magill (28) during Friday's high school football playoff game. (photo by Jim Brady)

Ponte Vedra High School's football playoff run ends

Playing in steady rain for much of the game, Ponte Vedra’s high school football season came to an end Nov. 8 with a 14 to 7 loss to Lake City Columbia. The Tigers took a 14 to 7 lead going into the final quarter of the Region 1-6A quarterfinal....

News Stories

Parking kiosks boost Jacksonville Beach's revenue

Jacksonville Beach saw a 63 percent boost in paid parking revenues after switching to a new contractor and using kiosks.

Portable basketball goals may not be banned from the right of way in Atlantic Beach soon.

Atlantic Beach to relax ban on basketball goals

To encourage children to play outside, the Atlantic Beach City Commission agreed Nov. 18 to look at allowing the use of portable basketball goals in the right of way.

Lee Ann Womack's Ponte Vedra concert rescheduled

Country/Americana singer/songwriter Lee Ann Womack's performance at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall originally set for April 2, 2020, has been rescheduled for March 25, 2021.

Jimmy Buffett's Jacksonville concert rescheduled

Due to needed shoulder surgery planned for Jimmy Buffett, with time for recovery and therapy, it is necessary to reschedule the Dec. 10, 2019, concert in Jacksonville to Tuesday, Dec.

Fab Four tribute coming to Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Beatlemania is coming to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Presented in partnership with Emporium Presents, the Fab Four takes audiences on a magical mystery ride through the years at 8 p.m.

By Liza Mitchell, Contributor

Sports

Nice fishing weather finally on the way

As miserable as the fishing conditions were last weekend, I’m relieved to report fair skies, warm temperatures and calm winds are all in the forecast for the next couple days.

Lady Sharks defeat Ed White in basketball

The Ponte Vedra Lady Sharks (1-0) took on Edward White High School (0-2) at the PV Shark Tank in basketball Nov. 19.

Seniors Cameron Heinz, Kyle Reinheimer and Kaylen McMullin stand together at the 2019 Florida High School Cross Country State Championship. (photo by D. McMullin)

PVHS boys take 4th in cross country meet

The Ponte Vedra High School Cross Country team competed at the 2019 Florida High School Cross Country State Championship Nov. 9 at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee.

Turkey Trot run is Thanksgiving tradition

The 5th annual Tony’s Turkey Trot for Brain Injury Awareness 5k and 1-mile fun run will be held on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28, at the Beaches Town Center in Atlantic Beach.