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Councilor questions Deck the Chairs organizer

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Thursday, August 18, 2016
Deck the Chairs received mixed amounts of support at the Jacksonville Beach City Council workshop Monday. Executive director of Deck the Chairs Kurtis Loftus went before the council to discuss the draft agreement between the organization and the city of Jacksonville Beach.
Mama Blue (photo from 2mamablue.com)

Mama Blue (photo from 2mamablue.com)

'Blues, Brews and BBQ' will be held Aug. 25

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Thursday, August 18, 2016
“Blues, Brews and BBQ” will be held Thursday, Aug. 25, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. There will be local food, microbrewers, and live music by Mama Blue and Smokestack. Visit floridatheatre.com/event/blues-brews-and-bbq or www.visitjacksonville.
(photo submitted)

(photo submitted)

Rio-style celebration held at Fleet Landing

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Thursday, August 18, 2016
Capt. Bud Abelein talks with Carnivale Samba dancers who came to Fleet Landing recently to celebrate the Games of the XXXI Olympiad with a Rio-style celebration.

JEA will overhaul water, sewer system in parts of Ponte Vedra Beach

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Thursday, August 18, 2016
Sections of San Juan Drive, Pablo Road and Pablo Drive within the Municipal Service District (MSD) will be affected beginning mid-August as JEA begins a water and sewer improvement project in the area that is expected to be completed in December. During Aug.
Elected officials, senior leadership and key partners from Duval and St. Johns Counties participated in a tabletop exercise to discuss regional hurricane preparedness. The meeting was held last month at the Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Jacksonville Beach. (photo by staff)

Elected officials, senior leadership and key partners from Duval and St. Johns Counties participated in a tabletop exercise to discuss regional hurricane preparedness. The meeting was held last month at the Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Jacksonville Beach. (photo by staff)

Those not evacuating will contend with snakes, fire ants, more

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Wednesday, August 17, 2016
In preparation for the 2016 peak hurricane season from Aug. 25 through Oct. 21, officials from Duval and St. Johns counties met in Jacksonville Beach recently to discuss the Jacksonville area's plan in case of a hurricane.

New alcohol rules are law in Jacksonville Beach

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Tuesday, August 16, 2016
The Jacksonville Beach City Council recently gave final approval to three ordinances designed to tighten up on alcohol sales at restaurants. The ordinances target establishments dubbed "RINOs," or restaurants-in-name-only.
Jo Sinclair with young artists during the Bugged-out and Bee-dazzled arts camp. (photo submitted)

Jo Sinclair with young artists during the Bugged-out and Bee-dazzled arts camp. (photo submitted)

Cultural Center camps, workshops see record enrollment

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Tuesday, August 16, 2016
The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach (CCPVB) recently completed this summer’s arts camp and workshop series with record-breaking enrollment.
Shelley Moore (photo submitted)

Shelley Moore (photo submitted)

Shelley Moore is The Attic's featured artist

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Sunday, August 14, 2016
Shelley Moore is the August Featured Artist for The Attic at Archway Gallery and Framing. Moore is a self-taught oil painter who has been painting since 1999.