Local surfer Joe Roland dies

A prolific member of the surfing community died recently doing what he loved to do most. Joe Roland, 74, passed away Nov. 7 while surfing his home break in the 400 block of Ponte Vedra Boulevard. He was discovered at approximately 8 a.m. on the shore with his surfboard still attached to his ankle. Bystanders performed CPR until first responders arrived at the scene, but he did not survive, accord...

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