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Volunteer group prepares for holiday season

News Staff
Friday, October 16, 2020
A local volunteer group is hosting a holiday donation drive for its seventh annual Christmas party in Jacksonville Beach. B and E Creation Outreach/Save our Women (S.O.W.) is seeking donations through Dec. 20 of boys’ and girls’ toys, gift cards, and clothing for ages newborn to 14 years old.
Construction has resumed on the Jacksonville Beach pier. (photo by Liza Mitchell)

Construction has resumed on the Jacksonville Beach pier. (photo by Liza Mitchell)

Construction on Jacksonville Beach pier resumes

News Staff
Friday, October 16, 2020
Construction has resumed on the Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier, and the project is expected to take at least another year and a half to complete. The pier sustained extensive damage during Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and again in 2017 with Hurricane Irma.

FHS converting all classes to Duval HomeRoom due to COVID-19 cases

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Fletcher High School has announced multiple cases of COVID-19 impacting the school community. Because of the number of cases (currently about 16 reported cases), the school is transitioning all students to online instruction through Duval HomeRoom beginning Thursday, Oct.
Atlantic Beach Youth Council members pictured, from left, are (top row) Avery Little, Isabella MacDonald, Grant Tucker, Abbie Pope, CJ Butler, Keller Gray, Thomas Grant, (middle row) Bella Rastrelli, Priscilla MacDonald, Haley Nelson, Payten Gray, Anna Ferguson, (bottom row) Summer Sklenicka, Ava Rathet, Emily Pope and Bret Tolbert. Parent advisors pictured are Kari Ferguson (left) and Dawn Pope. (photo submitted)

Atlantic Beach Youth Council members pictured, from left, are (top row) Avery Little, Isabella MacDonald, Grant Tucker, Abbie Pope, CJ Butler, Keller Gray, Thomas Grant, (middle row) Bella Rastrelli, Priscilla MacDonald, Haley Nelson, Payten Gray, Anna Ferguson, (bottom row) Summer Sklenicka, Ava Rathet, Emily Pope and Bret Tolbert. Parent advisors pictured are Kari Ferguson (left) and Dawn Pope. (photo submitted)

Youth Council gets into spirit of Halloween

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Atlantic Beach Youth Council members had some Halloween fun recently, for a good cause. The youth group’s “Halloweeny” Wizard of Oz display on the porch at Adele Grage Cultural Center on Ocean Drive supports “Halloween Doors & More,” a new special event to support Community Hospice PedsCare.
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market is open Saturdays. (photo submitted)

The St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market is open Saturdays. (photo submitted)

Amphitheatre brings back Farmers Market

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market has reopened to normal hours from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays in front of The Amp.
David Seaver attending a previous King of the Hill surf contest. (photo courtesy of David Seaver)

David Seaver attending a previous King of the Hill surf contest. (photo courtesy of David Seaver)

Atlantic Beach Elementary makes impression on former student in Texas

News Staff
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
David Seaver hasn’t lived in Atlantic Beach since he was a child and even then, it was only for a short time. But at 75, he still has fond memories of his time growing up on 16th Street and playing in the waves. Seaver and his older brother Albert Jr.
Jimmy Buffett's concert has been rescheduled.

Jimmy Buffett's concert has been rescheduled.

Jimmy Buffett's Jacksonville concert rescheduled

Beaches1
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Jimmy Buffett's Dec. 8 concert at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena has been postponed until Dec. 7, 2021. All tickets purchased for the original show will be honored on the new date. Fans who cannot attend the new date can get refunds at point of purchase.

City of Jacksonville Beach is debt-free

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
When Jacksonville Beach Mayor Charlie Latham took office in 2012, he set a quiet goal to eliminate the city’s outstanding debt before the end of his term. On Oct. 1, Latham made good on his promise, zeroing out nearly $42 million in debt with just over a month to spare.
Sea turtle hatchlings are getting pushed back toward the shore by storms.

Sea turtle hatchlings are getting pushed back toward the shore by storms.

Sea turtle hatchlings struggle due to recent storms

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
In the wake of recent ocean conditions, sea turtle hatchlings known as “washbacks” are getting stranded along the coastline.
Nease students stop by the booth for Nease Beaches Go Green Club and grab stickers for their environmental club. (photo submitted)

Nease students stop by the booth for Nease Beaches Go Green Club and grab stickers for their environmental club. (photo submitted)

Nease Beaches Go Green kicks off new school year

News Staff
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Nease High School held its club fair Sept. 23 with a new Nease Beaches Go Green (BGG) High School Club. More than 120 students signed up to join, volunteer and support this environmental and awareness student group.