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On-beach driving, swimming restricted at Vilano Beach

News Staff
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
On-beach driving is prohibited and swimming will be limited at Vilano Beach May 1 and 2 for the Pro Watercross National Tour. Parking and traffic flow in the Vilano Beach area will also be impacted for the duration of the event.

Summer Camps

News Staff
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
• The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM) has begun registration for "Adventures in the Estuary" summer camp. Estuary and ecology camp weeks will be limited to 15 campers per session with masks and six-foot social distancing required.
Atlantic Beach Police Chief Vic Gualillo accepts an award from Beaches Exchange Club President Jim Hanson. (photo submitted)

Atlantic Beach Police Chief Vic Gualillo accepts an award from Beaches Exchange Club President Jim Hanson. (photo submitted)

Beaches Exchange presents award to AB Police Department

News Staff
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Atlantic Beach Chief of Police Vic Gualillo accepted a certificate of appreciation for his department from Beaches Exchange Club President Jim Hanson. Gualillo shared his leadership philosophy with the club members during a recent breakfast meeting.
(From left) Leonard Harris, Wounded Warrior Project; Patricia Wolfe, board president; Dee Quaranta, president and CEO of Northeast Florida Women's Veterans; and Jacksonville City Councilor Rory Diamond celebrate during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for HerSPACE. (photo submitted)

(From left) Leonard Harris, Wounded Warrior Project; Patricia Wolfe, board president; Dee Quaranta, president and CEO of Northeast Florida Women's Veterans; and Jacksonville City Councilor Rory Diamond celebrate during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for HerSPACE. (photo submitted)

HerSPACE opens in Jacksonville Beach

News Staff
Sunday, April 25, 2021
Female veterans facing the harsh realities of homelessness will receive a helping hand to get back on their feet. The Northeast Florida Women Veterans recently launched an emergency and temporary housing program for female veterans and their children who are experiencing homelessness.
Emotion is real in this acrylic painting titled "Homecomings" by Bob Nickerson, on display at Bethel Gallery. (photo submitted)

Emotion is real in this acrylic painting titled "Homecomings" by Bob Nickerson, on display at Bethel Gallery. (photo submitted)

Palm Valley history on display at Bethel Gallery

News Staff
Sunday, April 25, 2021
Bethel Gallery is a small exhibit area that always includes some interesting stories weaving through the artwork. The current exhibit, “Home Sweet Home,” is no exception. Grahl Barkoskie Neitz’s art is drawing and her subject is early Palm Valley.
Some of the attendees of the Beaches Go Green Trashy Prom pose for a photo. (photo submitted)

Some of the attendees of the Beaches Go Green Trashy Prom pose for a photo. (photo submitted)

Beaches Go Green throws 'Trashy Prom'

News Staff
Thursday, April 22, 2021
More than 100 teens from Ponte Vedra and Nease high schools came together April 18 to celebrate Earth Day with the first Beaches Go Green Trashy Prom.
Ysabel Jack was named Outstanding Youth Volunteer of the Year. (photo submitted)

Ysabel Jack was named Outstanding Youth Volunteer of the Year. (photo submitted)

Ocean Palms Elementary recognizes volunteers

News Staff
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
In recognition of volunteers, Ocean Palms Elementary School awarded three individuals Volunteer of the Year awards. These individuals included Ysabel Jack (Outstanding Youth Volunteer of the Year), Dr.