Investors seeking proposals for drive-in concept

A pair of local investors are fishing for proposals to develop a drive-in movie concept at the Beaches. They are doing so by looking at proposals “Shark Tank” style.

Locals recognized at MLK event

City leaders in Atlantic Beach honored recipients of the 2021 Martin Luther King Community Service Award for their commitment to the community. Mayor Ellen Glasser Monday recognized Lillie Sullivan who heads the Rhoda L.

Jax Beach launches pilot program for vehicles registered outside city

A new pilot program will allow Jacksonville Beach residents to participate in the free parking program with vehicles registered outside city limits.

Margaritaville opens in Jacksonville Beach

The Margaritaville Beach Hotel welcomed its first guests Tuesday after opening least a month ahead of schedule. The $50 million beachfront resort hotel at 715 1st St. N. boasts 202 guest rooms and suites, as well as the two-story LandShark Bar & Grill.

Flagler Health + and St. John County offering COVID-19 testing

Flagler Health +, in partnership with St. Johns County, is offering COVID-19 testing between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday beginning Feb. 1 at the St. Johns County Agricultural Center, 3111 Agricultural Center Dr.

Hastings Branch Library will close temporarily

The Hastings Branch Library will be temporarily closed for routine maintenance from Tuesday, Feb. 2, through Friday, Feb. 5. During this closure, no items will be due and patrons will not accrue late fees.

Beaches Watch meeting Wednesday

In preparation for the 2021 Florida Legislative Session that begins in March, Scott Dudley, director of field advocacy with the Florida League of Cities, will be the guest speaker at the Beaches Watch meeting Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m.

St. Johns County COVID-19 vaccination registration opens 9 a.m. Jan. 28

St. Johns County received an allotment of 3,900 Pfizer vaccines from the state of Florida this week. Registration will open at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, for vaccination appointments Jan. 29, and Feb. 1,and 3. You may schedule an appointment by visiting tinyurl.com/y52tcoaz or by calling the St.

Jacksonville Beach paid parking operations to continue

Paid parking will remain “status quo” in Jacksonville Beach. City officials Jan. 11 reviewed the program implemented in public parking lots throughout the downtown area. Jacksonville Beach residents can register vehicle's license plates linked to their home address to park at no charge.

COVID-19 vaccination sites will be at Publix Super Markets in St. Johns County

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a partnership Jan. 13 between the state of Florida and Publix Super Markets establishing COVID-19 vaccination sites in St. Johns County. Vaccination sites will be located at 14 Publix stores in St. Johns County.