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The Goddard School, 45 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, offers summer camp on various dates through August. Call 373-6600 or visit www.goddardschool.com for information. (photo from www.goddardschool.com)

The Goddard School, 45 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, offers summer camp on various dates through August. Call 373-6600 or visit www.goddardschool.com for information. (photo from www.goddardschool.com)

Summer Camps

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Thursday, July 13, 2017
St. Johns County Fish Camp for middle school students will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 24 through 28 at Trout Creek Park, 6795 Collier Road, St. Augustine. Children must have completed sixth grade to be eligible for camp.
Independence Day events include the Jacksonville Beach fireworks display at the SeaWalk Pavilion.

Independence Day events include the Jacksonville Beach fireworks display at the SeaWalk Pavilion.

Holiday Events

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Tuesday, July 4, 2017
JULY 4 • The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, is offering offer two-for-one admission. Guests who buy one general admission ticket will receive a ticket of equal or lesser value for free. The zoo is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Shown with retiring Library Director Barbara Gubbin, center, is former Neptune Beach Mayor Harriet Pruette, left, and Library board member Sybil Ansbacher. (photo submitted)

Shown with retiring Library Director Barbara Gubbin, center, is former Neptune Beach Mayor Harriet Pruette, left, and Library board member Sybil Ansbacher. (photo submitted)

Outgoing beaches library director honored

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Thursday, June 22, 2017
Retiring Beaches Branch Library Director Barbara Gubbin was honored during a retirement party held last week.

Jacksonville Beach under rabies alert

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Tuesday, June 13, 2017
The Florida Department of Health in Duval County (DOH-Duval) has issued a rabies alert for the Jacksonville Beach area of Duval County through Aug. 11.
“Bridge of Lions” (photo via gordonrussellart.com)

“Bridge of Lions” (photo via gordonrussellart.com)

Atlantic Beach featured artist for April is Russell Gordon

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Sunday, April 16, 2017
The city of Atlantic Beach has announced painter Russell Gordon as its featured artist for the month of April. Gordon’s work will be on display at the Adele Grage Art Gallery through the end of the month. The local landscape artist is displaying his work again at the Gallery after seven years.
Drive-By Truckers will perform at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on April 16. (photo by Danny Clinch)

Drive-By Truckers will perform at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on April 16. (photo by Danny Clinch)

Drive-By Truckers bring social commentary music to Ponte Vedra

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Thursday, April 13, 2017
Drive-By Truckers and guest Hiss Golden Messenger will perform at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Sunday, April 16, beginning at 8 p.m. Founded in 1996, Drive-By Truckers creates music with a social message in a southern American sound.

Jacksonville Beach resolute on home rule value

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Thursday, April 6, 2017
In response to bills currently before the Florida State legislature, the Jacksonville Beach City Council adopted a resolution this week opposing proposed state laws that take away home rule from Florida cities.
photo by David Rosenblum/design by Hannah Jones

photo by David Rosenblum/design by Hannah Jones

'Beach Life' is available

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Thursday, March 16, 2017
The Annual Guide to Beach Life is featured in the March 16 issues of The Beaches Leader and Ponte Vedra Leader. Beach Life features information on local festivals, sports, schools, parks, medical facilities, attractions and more.