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Cummer museum closes

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Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Due to Hurricane Matthew, the Cummer Museum will be closed Thursday and Friday, Oct. 6 and 7. Updates on when the museum will reopen will be posted on Cummer's Facebook page and website.

Mayport Road development is proposed

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Wednesday, October 5, 2016
On Sept. 26, Atlantic Beach City Commissioners discussed whether the city should move forward with a redevelopment plan for the Mayport Road corridor but no decision was made.

Review of Jacksonville Beach's event policy due shortly

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Saturday, October 1, 2016
An independent review of Jacksonville Beach’s special events policies is expected to be complete in a few weeks. City Attorney Susan Erdelyi said recenlty that the review is being done by local attorney John Dickinson.
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Global Cardboard Challenge is Saturday at the Main Library

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Friday, September 30, 2016
The Global Cardboard Challenge Day of Play will be held Saturday, Oct. 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the first floor Jax Makerspace at the Main Library, 303 Laura St. N., Jacksonville. Transform cardboard into unique, fun and creative designs.
Sculpture by Josh Price. (photo via facebook.com/HolidayArtShows)

Sculpture by Josh Price. (photo via facebook.com/HolidayArtShows)

Beaches Art Fest to showcase juried work

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Friday, September 30, 2016
The Beaches Museum and History Park, along with Driftwood Jacksonville Beach, will host the 3rd Annual Beaches Art Fest this weekend on Oct. 1 and 2. The festival, which is produced by Holiday Art Shows of St.
“Paradise” by Carolynn Flynn was chosen as the festival’s poster image. (photo submitted)

“Paradise” by Carolynn Flynn was chosen as the festival’s poster image. (photo submitted)

Holly Hill's Carolyn Flynn wins poster contest

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Friday, September 30, 2016
Carolyn Flynn of Holly Hill, Fla., won the 2016 Beaches Art Fest Poster Contest with her entry “Paradise.” Flynn is known for her colorful, whimsical designs inspired by nature. The contest judges felt that her entry “captured the essence of the event and the coastal community.
Mayor Harriet Pruette proclaims Sept. 21, 2016, as Councilor Scott Wiley Day. (photo by Chelsea Wiggs)

Mayor Harriet Pruette proclaims Sept. 21, 2016, as Councilor Scott Wiley Day. (photo by Chelsea Wiggs)

Neptune Beach proclaims Scott Wiley Day

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Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Neptune Beach Mayor Harriet Pruette presented a proclamation during Sept. 19’s meeting declaring Sept. 21, 2016, as Scott Wiley Day in honor of the councilor’s 70th birthday.
The Palm Valley Community Center has received a gift of landscaping from a local nursery. (photo via PVCA)

The Palm Valley Community Center has received a gift of landscaping from a local nursery. (photo via PVCA)

Landscaping donated to Palm Valley Community Center

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Tuesday, September 27, 2016
The Palm Valley Community Center has received a gift of landscaping of the Community Center grounds from Kathy's Creative Gardens and Nursery, located at 196 North Roscoe Boulevard.

Congressional candidates to speak

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Sunday, September 25, 2016
Beaches Watch will host a meet-and-greet with the Congressional District 4 candidates on the general election ballot on Wednesday, Oct. 5. The meet-and-greet is open to the public, and will give voters the opportunity to meet and learn about the candidates prior to the general election.