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Atlantic Beach resident Richard Stratton, second from left, is honored in his hometown of Quincy, Mass., recently. The veteran and former POW is joined by, from left, his son, Patrick; wife, Alice; daughter in-law, Dawn; and granddaughter Amanda.

Atlantic Beach resident Richard Stratton, second from left, is honored in his hometown of Quincy, Mass., recently. The veteran and former POW is joined by, from left, his son, Patrick; wife, Alice; daughter in-law, Dawn; and granddaughter Amanda.

Hometown honors hero

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Thursday, November 7, 2019
Retired Navy Capt. Richard A. Stratton was honored in his hometown of Quincy, Mass., recently. Stratton and his wife, Alice, who have lived in Atlantic Beach since 1993, were joined for the Oct.

Neptune Beach mayor, councilor questions funds

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
A plan to spend nearly $500,000 on professional services for comprehensive plan and land development code revisions over the next two years was approved by a 3-2 vote of the Neptune Beach City Council Nov. 4. The dissenters questioned the cost and how the city plans to pay for the work.
The participating Scouts in Three Beaches, One Community were Troop 15 members Sadler Revell, Donovan Rodriguez, Steven Jolly, Sam King, Jackson King, Brody Cooper, Kolbe Sexton, Rian Sexton, Nolan Beenen and Thomas Streite; Troop 37 members Pierce Kirk, Luca Vincent, Bryce Berrier and Mattia Pozzoni; and Troop 40 members Keegan O’Meallie, Preston Lineberger and Sean Hinman. They are shown with troop leaders and Atlantic Beach City Council Members. (photo submitted)

The participating Scouts in Three Beaches, One Community were Troop 15 members Sadler Revell, Donovan Rodriguez, Steven Jolly, Sam King, Jackson King, Brody Cooper, Kolbe Sexton, Rian Sexton, Nolan Beenen and Thomas Streite; Troop 37 members Pierce Kirk, Luca Vincent, Bryce Berrier and Mattia Pozzoni; and Troop 40 members Keegan O’Meallie, Preston Lineberger and Sean Hinman. They are shown with troop leaders and Atlantic Beach City Council Members. (photo submitted)

Boys Scouts recognized

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Monday, November 4, 2019
Members of Beaches Boy Scout Troops 15, 37 and 40 were recognized with a mayoral proclamation Oct. 28 for their efforts in the Three Beaches, One Community relief drive for residents of Hurricane Dorian-ravaged Bahamas.
From row, from left: Meredith Stocking, president; Aubry Saylors; vice president; Mariah Brown, secretary; and Aiden Overland, treasurer. Back row, from left: Karl Price, Kiwanis; Jonathan Lynn, teacher; and Brittany Barbatelli, teacher. (photo submitted)

From row, from left: Meredith Stocking, president; Aubry Saylors; vice president; Mariah Brown, secretary; and Aiden Overland, treasurer. Back row, from left: Karl Price, Kiwanis; Jonathan Lynn, teacher; and Brittany Barbatelli, teacher. (photo submitted)

Finegan K-Kids elect officers

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Friday, November 1, 2019
K-Kids at Joseph Finegan Elementary School is a Beaches Kiwanis sponsored service organization for fourth- and fifth-graders which develops character, inclusiveness, caring and leadership through service to home, school and community.
Atlantic Beach Police Chief Michelle Cook, left, and Mayor Ellen Glasser, center, join a woman's club member.

Atlantic Beach Police Chief Michelle Cook, left, and Mayor Ellen Glasser, center, join a woman's club member.

Ribbons mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Purple ribbons have been tied on palm trees in Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach by city officials, police and volunteers to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In 2018, there were 7,105 domestic violence crimes reported in Duval County, including 13 deaths.
photo by Roxanne de Sousa

photo by Roxanne de Sousa

Sea & Sky draws crowds

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019
The annual Sea & Sky Spectacular drew huge crowds to the Beaches Oct. 26 and 27, with most looking up to see vintage planes, sky jumpers and the Navy's Blue Angels flying team. A few showers doused some spectators, but crowds remained large each day.

Local writer wins award at writers conference

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Saturday, October 26, 2019
The Florida Writers Association (FWA) has announced that Elle Thornton of Atlantic Beach won a Gold Royal Palm Literary Award (RPLA) at the organization’s annual conference in Altamonte Springs. Thornton won for her unpublished mystery "Touch the Dead.

Jax beach taking steps to improve downtown area

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Friday, October 25, 2019
Empowering the Jacksonville Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is a priority and that means adding a staffer, possibly acquiring office space outside city hall and streamlining a vision for the area. During a city council workshop Oct.

VFW Post 3270 supports Blessing in a Backpack

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Friday, October 25, 2019
Greater Beaches VFW Post 3270 partnered with Mayport Elementary’s Blessing In A Backpack Program, which provides nutritious meals for students during the weekends.
Joanna, Evie and Jessica Conkey

Joanna, Evie and Jessica Conkey

Mother of two waiting on a transplant

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Thursday, October 24, 2019
A young Jacksonville Beach mother is hoping for a new lease on life. Jessica Conkey, 27, suffers from kidney disease and must undergo grueling dialysis treatments while she awaits a donor.