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Mission House seeking partners for cold night shelters

News Staff
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Mission House is seeking community partners to help operate cold night shelters for the Beaches homeless community. When temperatures dip below 40 degrees, Mission House staff typically teams up with area churches to provide a warm place for the homeless to sleep for the night.
To set up your pet's retreat, offer blankets.

To set up your pet's retreat, offer blankets.

Create a pet-friendly home this holiday season

News Staff
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
This year, holiday gatherings may look different than celebrations in years past. With traditions and large gatherings up in the air, pet parents can take some comfort in knowing they can still celebrate with their pets.
Blues guitarist and singer Robert Cray is a member off the Blues Hall of Fame and has received the Americana Music Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance. (photo submitted)

Blues guitarist and singer Robert Cray is a member off the Blues Hall of Fame and has received the Americana Music Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance. (photo submitted)

Robert Cray returning to Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

News Staff
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall has announced Robert Cray will return to the stage Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Cray last performed at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall in January 2020. Tickets are on sale at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Box Office and online at Ticketmaster.com.
Tim O’Brien, 77, died after he was struck by a vehicle while waiting for a traffic light to change Nov. 30 in Ponte Vedra. (photo submitted)

Tim O’Brien, 77, died after he was struck by a vehicle while waiting for a traffic light to change Nov. 30 in Ponte Vedra. (photo submitted)

Former ABC News correspondent dies in Ponte Vedra

News Staff
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
The bicyclist who died after a car struck by another vehicle veered onto the sidewalk was identified as former ABC News correspondent Tim O'Brien, who covered the U.S. Supreme Court for more than 22 years.

Community asked to share Christmas cheer with AB resident

News Staff
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
A local man who spent many holidays alone living on the streets will celebrate his second Christmas this year with his second family. For years, Jonathan Ross was a fixture in Atlantic Beach, where he could often be found sitting on a bench near Town Center or enjoying a favorite meal at McDonalds.
Sandy Golding, Michael Currelley, Dan Turner, Pam Peffer, Leslee Burch, Pastor Robert McCrary, Dianne Russell, Lou Allen Aston and Maria Mark during the presentation to Our Father's Housewares. (photo submitted)

Sandy Golding, Michael Currelley, Dan Turner, Pam Peffer, Leslee Burch, Pastor Robert McCrary, Dianne Russell, Lou Allen Aston and Maria Mark during the presentation to Our Father's Housewares. (photo submitted)

Beaches Watch gives donation to Our Father's Housewares

News Staff
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
On Dec. 3, Beaches Watch President Maria Mark and board member Sandy Golding presented the $500 Give-Back donation to Our Father’s Housewares. The Beaches Watch annual Give-Back donation supports outstanding nonprofit organizations that help enrich the quality of life of Beaches residents.
Aaron Lewis will perform at the St. Augustine Ampitheatre on March 6, 2021. (photo submitted)

Aaron Lewis will perform at the St. Augustine Ampitheatre on March 6, 2021. (photo submitted)

Aaron Lewis to perform at St. Augustine Amphitheatre

News Staff
Monday, December 14, 2020
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre will welcome chart-topping country artist Aaron Lewis with special guest Ira Dean to the stage on Saturday, March 6, 2021.

PV Democratic Club meeting Jan. 13

News Staff
Monday, December 14, 2020
The Ponte Vedra Democratic Club will host a Zoom meeting  Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will feature a presentation on “How to Have Impossible Conversations,” whether it is politics, religion, workplace ethics or other challenging topics. Email Jan Kary at janetkary@gmail.

BEAM continues to help families

News Staff
Monday, December 14, 2020
Local non-profits continue to help relieve the economic burden of Beaches families hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Volunteers with the Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM) distributed more than 1,100 meal kits as part of the annual Thanksgiving food drive.

Kings Estate Road closed for drainage improvement project

News Staff
Monday, December 14, 2020
Kings Estate Road in St. Johns County is closed through January 2021 for a drainage improvement project. This project will include the replacement of a drainage pipe, installation of new endwalls and road resurfacing west of Dobbs Road to Gorda Bella Avenue.