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Dr. Thomas Schneider recently opened Healing Breath Institute. (photo submitted)

Dr. Thomas Schneider recently opened Healing Breath Institute. (photo submitted)

New practice blends modern, ancient healing

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Friday, November 22, 2019
A newly-formed medical practice, Healing Breath Institute, blends the precision of modern medicine with the wisdom of ancient healing. Dr.
Portable basketball goals may not be banned from the right of way in Atlantic Beach soon.

Portable basketball goals may not be banned from the right of way in Atlantic Beach soon.

Atlantic Beach to relax ban on basketball goals

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
To encourage children to play outside, the Atlantic Beach City Commission agreed Nov. 18 to look at allowing the use of portable basketball goals in the right of way.

Women bring skills to 'A Christmas Carol'

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Sunday, November 17, 2019
A strong group of four women will contribute their talents to making this holiday season magical at Players by the Sea. Set building and painting, costume and lighting design, and directing for "A Christmas Carol" will be attributed to them.
A member of the Ponte Vedra High School Go Green Club demonstrates the hazards of single-use plastics.

A member of the Ponte Vedra High School Go Green Club demonstrates the hazards of single-use plastics.

High schoolers teach about benefits of recycling

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Friday, November 15, 2019
A group of high school students from the Ponte Vedra High School Beaches Go Green Club (PVHS BGG) are aiming to educate younger generations about the 4Rs (refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle) and the dangers of single-use plastic and how it is impacting the planet.

$3 million expansion planned for Davis Park

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Thursday, November 14, 2019
Expansion of Davis Park is planned to begin in 2021 and the Board of County Commissioners recently allocated $1.5 million toward the $3 million project. The funds will come from the Tax Collector's return fund.

Atlantic Beach criticizes paid parking rollout

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Clunky and frustrating are just two of the ways in which Atlantic Beach city officials have described the recent rollout of paid parking at Beaches Town Center.

Transportation planning organization considering Mayport Road

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization will vote soon on whether to include $1.6 million for Mayport Road improvements. The proposed project is on the TPO’s 2020 List of Priority Projects (LOPP).

Jacksonville Beach restaurants need permit to stay open late

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Sunday, November 10, 2019
Restaurants that serve alcohol now have six months to secure a late-night sales permit from the city of Jacksonville Beach or close their doors at midnight. The city council Nov. 4 gave final approval to an ordinance that has been talked about for more than a year.
Children pose in costume at the Jax Chamber Beaches Division Halloween party. (photo submitted)

Children pose in costume at the Jax Chamber Beaches Division Halloween party. (photo submitted)

Jax Chamber hosts Halloween party in Jax Beach

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Friday, November 8, 2019
The Jax Chamber Beaches Division held a Halloween party recently that was attended by more than 75 Boys and Girls Club members from the Beaches area. The party was held at the Boys and Girls Club facility in Jacksonville Beach.
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Youth council selects officers

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Thursday, November 7, 2019
The Atlantic Beach Youth Council selected its 2019-20 officers. They are, from left: Emily Pope, social media/community coordinator; Bret Tolbert, treasurer; Abigail Pope, secretary; Parker Rossignol, president; Payten Gray, co-vice president; and Anna Ferguson, co-vice president.