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McCullough Creek Conservation Area closed through Dec. 13

News Staff
Friday, December 11, 2020
McCullough Creek Conservation Area is closed through Dec. 13 for a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission youth event. For a comprehensive list of St. Johns County parks, visit www.sjcfl.us/Recreation/Parks. For more information, call 904-209-0333.
Illuminating Nature features glowing fabric sculptures throughout the Cummer Gardens.

Illuminating Nature features glowing fabric sculptures throughout the Cummer Gardens.

Illuminating Nature comes to Cummer Gardens

News Staff
Friday, December 11, 2020
Play witness to the transformative power of light and color in the Cummer Gardens during Illuminating Nature from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 11, 15 and 18. After the sun goes down, experience an installation of glowing fabric sculptures throughout the Cummer Gardens.
Author Carissa Vaughn is owner of Phi Eco Salon in Jacksonville Beach. (photo submitted)

Author Carissa Vaughn is owner of Phi Eco Salon in Jacksonville Beach. (photo submitted)

Local author shares views on God, source consciousness and pain

News Staff
Thursday, December 10, 2020
It was not her intention to gather her personal musings and tie them into a package of personal expressions and life experiences. The stories were her own and the notion of opening herself up left her feeling vulnerable and exposed.

Jax Beach tables discussions of animal control regulations

News Staff
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Changes proposed to tighten the leash on animal control regulations in Jacksonville Beach will be carried over to next year. The City Council on Dec. 7 voted unanimously to table the revisions in favor of continued discussion.

Neptune Beach City Council holds induction ceremony

News Staff
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
The Neptune Beach City Council welcomed new and returning members at a special induction ceremony in council chambers. Newly-elected Lauren Key was sworn into Seat 2 vacated by outgoing councilman Scott Wiley, who has logged more than two decades in public service.
Peppermint Cheesecake Brownies

Peppermint Cheesecake Brownies

Delectable desserts for holiday celebrations

News Staff
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
With so many traditions and ways to celebrate the holiday season, the options are nearly endless for families looking to spend special moments together. One of the tastiest and most enjoyable activities you can engage in with family and friends is to team up and create sweet eats in the kitchen.
Monday’s delivery team, (from left) Don Lynn, Vicki Fitzgerald, Terry Greaves and Dewayne Truitt, heads out from Beaches Community Kitchen to take food to Beaches homebound residents. (photo by Linda Borgstede)

Monday’s delivery team, (from left) Don Lynn, Vicki Fitzgerald, Terry Greaves and Dewayne Truitt, heads out from Beaches Community Kitchen to take food to Beaches homebound residents. (photo by Linda Borgstede)

COVID has not stopped Beaches Community Kitchen's food deliveries

News Staff
Monday, December 7, 2020
While Beaches Community Kitchen (BCK) was founded 30 years ago to bring meals to the homebound, this year is one of its shining hours. “This grass roots organization reaches people who are unable to leave their homes, who are isolated and with few options,” said Mary Jane Brown.

Atlantic Beach police getting 27 body-worn cameras

News Staff
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
The Atlantic Beach Police Department will soon be the first law enforcement agency at the Beaches to be equipped with body-worn cameras. The City Commission unanimously approved a resolution to purchase 27 cameras at its Nov. 23 meeting.
The boat club took second place in the corporate boat category. (photo submitted)

The boat club took second place in the corporate boat category. (photo submitted)

Freedom Boat Club a winner at Light Boat Parade

News Staff
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Freedom Boat Club Jacksonville was named a winner at Jacksonville Light Boat Parade. The boat club was awarded second place in the corporate boat category. The club’s pontoon boat named The Board Room was decorated with lots of lights, the Freedom Boat Club logo and Santa at the helm of his boat.
The Jacksonville Watercolor Society sponsors week-long workshops presented by artists. Experienced artists and those just learning water media benefit from the diversity and talent available in the workshops. (photo submitted)

The Jacksonville Watercolor Society sponsors week-long workshops presented by artists. Experienced artists and those just learning water media benefit from the diversity and talent available in the workshops. (photo submitted)

Jacksonville Watercolor Society leaving the beach

News Staff
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
For the last few years, the Jacksonville Watercolor Society (JWS) has made its home at the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach. The organization meets monthly for eight months to conduct business and enjoy an art demonstration with local or national artists.