Music festival goes virtual

Enjoy an epic celebration of local and regional singers, songwriters and musicians as they take the stage for the Sing Out Loud Festival’s Virtual Sessions. This year’s online music festival showcases the region’s finest musicians in some of the area’s most picturesque locations.

Financial relief for small businesses considered for Atlantic Beach

A pilot program could provide financial relief for small businesses struggling to stay afloat during the pandemic. Atlantic Beach officials reached out last week to restaurants owners, retailers and other business managers who could benefit from such a grant program.

BEAM readies for peak hurricane season with senior kits

In preparation for peak hurricane season, volunteers with BEAM (Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry) will distribute free hurricane kits to at-risk seniors.

Rethink ingredients to refresh family meals this fall

If you're looking to spice up your mealtime routines, especially during those busy school nights, you may find your solution in versatile ingredients that work for a multitude of dishes. For example, you can turn to plantains as a replacement for often-used recipe staples like potatoes.

Old Dixie Highway sidewalk installation begins

St. Johns County began installing a new sidewalk on Old Dixie Highway between Walden Chase Lane and Nease High School Sept. 14. The 900-foot sidewalk project is scheduled to be finished in November, and will provide pedestrian access to Nease High School when complete.

BEAM helps families keep their homes

A campaign designed by the Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry to protect families from homelessness has helped provide critical rent and mortgage payments to more than 1,000 Beaches families since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Atlantic Beach commission considering permanent position for interim police chief

After filling in as interim police chief, city staff will recommend that Victor Gualillo be named police chief of Atlantic Beach. Former police chief Michelle Cook announced in January that she was running for the sheriff’s office in Clay County.  Cook defeated incumbent Darryl Daniels in the Aug.

Fletcher High students take part in panel discussion at Beaches Watch meeting

Beaches Watch hosted a group of young African American students to learn about their experiences as a minority in the Beaches community. Panelists from Fletcher High School participated in the Sept.

St. Johns County Public Libraries introducing evening hours

The St. Johns County Public Library System is introducing evening hours at all facilities to accommodate the needs of working families and students beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15. The Main Branch, Ponte Vedra Beach Branch and Southeast Branch libraries will be open from 2 to 7 p.m.

Ocean Palms recognized by state for innovation

On Aug. 4, Ocean Palms Elementary School was recognized as the Florida Department of Education’s 2019-2020 winner of the Family and Community Involvement Award in the elementary category for region II. This is the highest award presented by the State Department of Education.