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photo from spooktacular.jacksonvillezoo.org

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens “Spooktacular” will be held Oct. 11 through 13, 17 through 20, 25 through 27, and 30 and 31. Hours are 6:30 to 10 p.m. (gates close at 9 p.m.). Tickets are available online only, and are $12 for members and $14 for...

Best of the Island

"Best of the Island" is featured in the Oct. 10 issue of The Leader.

Haunt Nights featuring four attractions

Haunt Nights at Adventure Landing, 1944 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, features four attractions, including the area’s largest 3D haunted house. From the outside, Payn Manor looks pleasant and inviting, but inside, the nightmare begins with the...

The rendering depicts the future appearance of Saltwater Row, planned for near 500 Atlantic Boulevard, just west of Beaches Town Center. It will be a retail, entertainment and hotel center. (graphic submitted)

Plans revealed for Saltwater Row in Neptune Beach

TriBridge Residential and TLM Realty Corp has announced plans for its retail and commercial development in Neptune Beach near the Beaches Town Center. Saltwater Row will be a retail, entertainment and hotel center near Atlantic Boulevard and Third...

Shown are (bottom row, from left) Lauren Hinrichs, Izzy Mignone, Hope Daughtry, Andrew Worman, (top row) Natalie Decker and Maximus Moquin.

First Beaches Go Green High School Club launched

Ponte Vedra High School students launched the first Beaches Go Green High School Club at a club fair. The club will present eco-friendly lessons and partner with other school clubs to support green efforts including recycling. Schools involved...

Last Waltz tour coming to St. Augustine

“The Last Waltz Tour: A Celebration of The Band’s Historic Farewell Concert” will be at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 C A1A S., St. Augustine, Sunday, Nov. 17. The Last Waltz Tour is headlined by Warren Haynes, Jamey Johnson, Lukas Nelson,...

News Stories

SaltAer to present 'Enter the Dark Carnival'

SaltAer Jax will present "Enter the Dark Carnival" Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25 and 26.
Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show beginning promptly at 8 p.m.

Yoga listings

Chair Yoga

Lions Club to host fund raiser

The Jacksonville Beach Lions Club will host the annual “BARK-TOBER FEST” on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 6:30 to 11 p.m.

Jacksonville set to take over Jax Beach fire services Nov. 23

Nov. 23 will be the date that Jacksonville takes over fire protection duties for the city of Jacksonville Beach.

Atlantic Beach adopts paid parking

Atlantic Beach has approved a pilot paid parking program that calls for no parking in the city’s public spaces between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m.

Sports

Benefit to be held for Capt. Chris Shultz

A benefit for Capt. Chris Shultz will be held at North Guana Outpost on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m.

Fletcher downs Buchholz 41-17

The Fletcher Senators beat Buchholz High School of Gainesville 41 to 17 during their game on Oct. 11.

Sharks offense too much for Englewood

The Ponte Vedra High School Sharks defeated Englewood Oct. 11 61-6 in a District 3-6A contest.

Fletcher swim team takes fifth

The Fletcher swim team participated in the Lake Brantley Invitational Sept. 21. The boys' team won 5th place overall out of 23 high schools.

Anne-Marie Tucker and her sons, Grant and Chase. (photo submitted)

Campaign provides football helmets to students

Some lucky Duval County middle or high schools could receive new football helmets this academic year thanks to a new campaign from The Tony Meduri Fund, Inc.