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Brunch and Bloody Mary Festival coming in June

News Staff
Sunday, April 11, 2021
The Jacksonville Brunch & Bloody Mary Festival will be held Sunday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. outdoors in Riverside under the Fuller Warren Bridge at the Northbank Riverwalk Artist Square.

Shredding and replenishment event to support those in need

News Staff
Sunday, April 11, 2021
Working together with the United Way of St. Johns County, the Rotary Club of Palm Valley (formerly the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach Sunset) will host a combined shredding and replenishment event Saturday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ponte Vedra Beach United Methodist Church, 76 S.
Audrey Clowe, unit director; Khaysi Scott Wilson; and Scott Wiley, program sponsor. (photo submitted)

Audrey Clowe, unit director; Khaysi Scott Wilson; and Scott Wiley, program sponsor. (photo submitted)

Boys & Girls Club names Youth of the Month

News Staff
Sunday, April 11, 2021
Khaysi Scott Wilson, who attends Atlantic Beach Elementary, was named February Youth of the Month by the Beaches Boys & Girls Club. As a safety patrol, Wilson has a natural tendency to lead. She has a dynamic personality and sense of humor, and loves to dance and sing.

Bookmark hosting virtual author event

News Staff
Friday, April 9, 2021
In honor of Independent Bookstore Day, The BookMark will host a virtual author event. Award-winning former broadcast journalist Mort Crim, presenting his new memoir, “ANCHORED: A Journalists’s Search for Truth."  The event, brought to you via Crowdcast, will take place Saturday, April 24, at 5 p.m.
The St. Johns River Ferry has resumed running and is offering free rides through Friday. (photo courtesy of Jacksonville Transportation Authority)

The St. Johns River Ferry has resumed running and is offering free rides through Friday. (photo courtesy of Jacksonville Transportation Authority)

St. Johns River Ferry reopens

News Staff
Friday, April 9, 2021
The St. Johns River Ferry is back in service. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority announced that the ferry would return to full operation after passing inspection and sea trials by the U.S. Coast Guard. Originally, it was tentatively expected to reopen March 15.

Earth Day Art Show seeking submissions

News Staff
Thursday, April 8, 2021
The Word Revolt Art Gallery, in partnership with the Atlantic Beach Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC), is seeking submissions for the inaugural Earth Day Art Show and Juried Art Competition. Open to artists of all ages, the theme of the event is Sustainable Earth.

Jax Beach city attorney to be placed on leave

News Staff
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Following an emergency meeting, the Jacksonville Beach City Council voted unanimously to place City Attorney Christopher Ambrosio on administrative leave following his arrest for lewd and lascivious molestation of a child under 16.

SJC COVID-19 vaccinations available for 16 and older

News Staff
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Appointments to receive COVID-19 vaccinations through St. Johns County are available by registering at sjcvaccineappointment.sjcfl.us. To receive the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, you must be 16 years of age and older. For more information or assistance with registration, call the St.
Book lovers browse through used books at a recent Friends of the Beaches Branch Library (FOBBL) pop-up sale. (photo by Barbara Sperbeck/Friends of the Beaches Branch Library)

Book lovers browse through used books at a recent Friends of the Beaches Branch Library (FOBBL) pop-up sale. (photo by Barbara Sperbeck/Friends of the Beaches Branch Library)

Book sale set for Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
The Friends of the Beaches Branch Library will host a $10 bag sale Saturday, April 10, from noon to 4 p.m. Purchase a brown paper bag from FOBBL at the sale for $10 and fill it up with your picks from a selection of gently used books.