Beaches Museum hosting 'Paint the Fence Party'

The Beaches Museum will host a socially distanced “Paint the Fence Party” Sept. 4 and 5, with times available throughout both days. All volunteers and groups are invited to help paint. Supplies will be provided and service hours will be honored.

Airstream Ventures extends partnership with Jax Beach Festivals

Airstream Ventures has extended its exclusive marketing and sponsorship partnership with Jax Beach Festivals, continuing a relationship that began with company’s founding in 2018.

Blue Jay faces closing in wake of COVID-19

One of the Beaches’ only live music venues is in danger of closing its doors in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Having opened Aug.

Atlantic Beach creating 10-year plan for parks

Atlantic Beach officials are mapping out projects for a 10-year master plan for city parks improvements. The City Commission Monday heard a list of proposed upgrades including splash pads, pickleball courts and conforming signage. The projects will be prioritized under the city’s Master Parks Plan.

Jacksonville Beach assessing virtual meeting longevity

Virtual meetings are set to continue through September in Jacksonville Beach. The City Council was originally scheduled last week to discuss resuming public meetings in September as the emergency order was scheduled to end.

Beaches Watch to host 'A Conservation with Our Beaches Black Youth'

Beaches Watch will host a virtual meeting called “A Conversation with Our Beaches Black Youth” Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, participants can join the meeting via computer or tablet using the Zoom platform, or they can listen to the meeting via phone.

District Court of Appeals upholds Neptune Beach City Council decision

Following a protracted legal battle, the District Court of Appeals upheld the decision to block construction of a 175-unit apartment complex at 500 Atlantic Blvd. in the former K-Mart location. The decision was announced Aug.

City strengthens codes for parks and recreational spaces in Jacksonville Beach

Jacksonville Beach officials are strengthening city codes for parks and recreational space. The City Council recently approved on its first reading the adoption of a new uniform code to help manage and enforce regulations for all city parks as well as the oceanfront.

Beaches Energy and BEAM seek to double city-funded contributions to CARE fund

Beaches Energy Services is seeking to double the city-funded contributions to the CARE fund to help residents dealing with the financial strain of the COVID crisis.

Repair program announced for senior homeowners

Beaches Habitat has announced its new repair program for senior homeowners in the Beaches communities. Applications will be accepted during the fourth quarter of 2020 for up to $15,000 in home repairs/modifications for qualified senior homeowners.