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Thomas Rivers, director of dining services at Cypress Village. (photo submitted)

Thomas Rivers, director of dining services at Cypress Village. (photo submitted)

Senior living communities embracing gourmet dining

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Sunday, September 11, 2016
As more Baby Boomers move to senior communities all over the country and right here at the Beaches, the senior communities are changing to keep up with what Boomers want.

Atlantic Beach group forms

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Sunday, September 11, 2016
A new advocacy group formed in Atlantic Beach’s is focused on informing and promoting citizen participation in effecting change within the city. Susanne Barker of the Atlantic Beach Preservation group said the organization "hopes to be a Beaches Watch, but specifically for Atlantic Beach.

9/11 memorial service will be followed by food festival

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Friday, September 9, 2016
When the events of Sept. 11, 2001, began, Leah Kurinsky was on her way to work in New York City. "It was horrible," she recalled. "There was such a feeling a panic. We didn't know what it meant. No one knew what was going on. Was it war?
The Atlantic Beach Lifeguard Station will also be open to tour during the Sept. 17 Beaches Tour of Homes. Proceeds from the tour will benefit the Beaches Town Center Agency. (photo submitted)

The Atlantic Beach Lifeguard Station will also be open to tour during the Sept. 17 Beaches Tour of Homes. Proceeds from the tour will benefit the Beaches Town Center Agency. (photo submitted)

Home tour to benefit Town Center area

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Friday, September 9, 2016
The Beaches Town Center Agency (BTCA) is gearing up for its first ever Beaches Tour of Homes event on Saturday, Sept. 17, with proceeds to support the BTCA and its work to improve the Atlantic and Neptune Beach central business district and protect the unique character of the neighborhood.

K9s for Warriors will hold 9/11 service

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Thursday, September 8, 2016
K9s for Warriors will hold a short remembrance service on Sunday to honor the fallen of 9/11.  The service will be held Sept. 11 from 8:30 to 9 a.m. at Camp K9, located at 114 Camp K9 Road in Ponte Vedra.

USS New York crew plans 9/11 program

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Thursday, September 8, 2016
On Sunday, the crew of USS New York will hold a remembrance ceremony at Naval Station Mayport to mark the 15th anniversary of the attacks that took place on Sept. 11, 2001, and honor the dedication and duty for those that lost their lives in the aftermath of those attacks.
The 2015 Ponte Vedra Auto Show Best in Classic, Don Fort’s 1971 Mercedes Benz 3.5 Cabriolet. (photo submitted)

The 2015 Ponte Vedra Auto Show Best in Classic, Don Fort’s 1971 Mercedes Benz 3.5 Cabriolet. (photo submitted)

Auto Show is Sunday

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Thursday, September 8, 2016
The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce will host the 14th annual Ponte Vedra Auto Show at Nocatee Town Center Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show, which is free and open to spectators, will feature up to 175 classic and new collectors’ cars.
Attendees at last year’s festival show off their commemorative event cups bearing the 2015 Bruval Jax logo. (photo from facebook.com/bruvalbeerfest)

Attendees at last year’s festival show off their commemorative event cups bearing the 2015 Bruval Jax logo. (photo from facebook.com/bruvalbeerfest)

Bruval Jax beer fest celebrates craft beer movement

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Thursday, September 8, 2016
Bruval Jax, a one-day craft beer festival, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 10, from noon until 10 p.m. at the SeaWalk Pavilion, located at 1st Street North in Jacksonville Beach. The event will feature games, live music, food trucks, a beer garden, beer tasting and more.

Neptune Beach uncertain about full-time city clerk

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Thursday, September 8, 2016
With the recent termination of its city clerk, Neptune Beach will begin its search for her replacement, which will include discussions on whether the position should be full or part time, and who would supervise the position.