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Spyglass Beach Walkover closes temporarily

The Spyglass public access beach walkover, 8202 A1A S. in St. Johns County, closed March 15 to rebuild the steps damaged during Hurricane Dorian. The project is scheduled to be complete in three weeks, and access to the walkover and parking area will be restricted during construction.

Local author tells story of fallen soldier

The loss was never far away. In 1967, local author Susan Kummernes stood at the grave of her first love, a young Marine gunner killed in action in Vietnam. As time passed, seasons changed and life ticked by like hands on a clock; not in hours, but in years.

Beaches Democratic Club meets March 16

The Beaches Democratic Club will host speakers from Moms Demand Action in commemoration of Women's History Month at the meeting March 16 at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

Newcomers Alumnae holds fashion show

March is normally Fashion Month for Newcomers Alumnae. Due to the pandemic, the group decided to hold its own fashion show where members were the models and had time to be “on the runway.

Parking program generates more than $92,000 in AB

The paid parking program is picking up in Atlantic Beach. Mobility Management Director Megan Steward recently presented a detailed accounting of the North Beach Town Center parking initiative which requires metered parking in portions of Atlantic and Neptune Beach.
The St. Johns CARES, Inc. pet food and bedding collection drive has a collection box at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.

The St. Johns CARES, Inc. pet food and bedding collection drive has a collection box at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.

St. Johns County Public Library hosting pet food and bedding drive

The St. Johns County Public Library is hosting a St. Johns CARES, Inc. pet food and bedding collection drive at three branch library locations through March 26. Patrons are encouraged to bring pet food, towels and blankets to assist in restocking local animal shelters and food pantries.