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Participants in the Advanced Junior Lifeguard Camp practice the landline technique, in which one lifeguard approaches the victim in the water while the remaining lifeguards remain on land and pull the victim to safety using a rope. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Participants in the Advanced Junior Lifeguard Camp practice the landline technique, in which one lifeguard approaches the victim in the water while the remaining lifeguards remain on land and pull the victim to safety using a rope. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Junior lifeguards learning how to save lives

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Monday, August 1, 2016
The Jacksonville Beach Lifeguard Station provided fun in the sun and a great learning experience for many campers this week through its Junior Lifeguard camp.

Movie buffs use Twitter to watch films with friends

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Sunday, July 31, 2016
Do you ever wish you could enjoy some old movies with friends, but for whatever reason you can’t get out of the house? Ever wish you could host a film series of your own? If you have an Internet connection and a free account at Twitter.com, it can be done.
Woodturner Keith Larrett works on a piece. (photo submitted)

Woodturner Keith Larrett works on a piece. (photo submitted)

Woodturners create art from Beaches Branch Library sycamore trees

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Saturday, July 30, 2016
While some Beaches residents have been lamenting the recent loss of the sycamore trees from outside the Beaches Branch of the Jacksonville Public Library (JPL) in Neptune Beach, area woodworkers are creating art from the trees.
Retiring CCI service dog Madine (left) returned to Atlantic Beach recently to visit her trainers, Moody and Eugenia McCall (center). Madine was paired with Melanie Courtney (front) in 2007, and will now enjoy a life of leisure with Melanie and her parents (left). (photo submitted)

Retiring CCI service dog Madine (left) returned to Atlantic Beach recently to visit her trainers, Moody and Eugenia McCall (center). Madine was paired with Melanie Courtney (front) in 2007, and will now enjoy a life of leisure with Melanie and her parents (left). (photo submitted)

Atlantic Beach family that trained Canine Companion visited

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Saturday, July 30, 2016
After receiving training in Atlantic Beach in 2007, service dog Madine returned for a visit recently as she prepares to retire to a life of leisure. Madine, also known as Dina the Wonder Dog, was the first Canine Companion for Independence (CCI) service dog trained by local veterinarian Dr.
Vince Smyth

Vince Smyth

Ponte Vedra's Vince Smyth named top volunteer

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Saturday, July 30, 2016
Ponte Vedra resident Vince Smyth has been named Volunteer of the Year by the Florida Coalition for Children (FCC) for his efforts as a mentor to local foster children.
April Caldwell of Jacksonville Beach will receive the Shine Award, honoring 30 top women in Jacksonville, on Saturday. (photo submitted)

April Caldwell of Jacksonville Beach will receive the Shine Award, honoring 30 top women in Jacksonville, on Saturday. (photo submitted)

Jacksonville Beach resident to receive Shine Award

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Friday, July 29, 2016
April Caldwell of Jacksonville Beach will receive the Shine Award, honoring 30 top women in Jacksonville, on Saturday, July 30, at Suite.

Health Jam set for Carver Center

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Friday, July 29, 2016
Area health and healthy lifestyle organizations will come together Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Carver Center for the first Beaches Health Jam. The Jacksonville Oceanside, Ponte Vedra Beach Sunset and Ponte Vedra Beach Rotary Clubs are hosting the event. Beginning at 3 p.m.
Rev. Bridget Thornton

Rev. Bridget Thornton

Christ UMC has a new leader in community outreach

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Thursday, July 28, 2016
She was once called the "Pastor of Walmart." At her last pastorate, the Rev. Bridget Thornton took bag lunches across the street from the church to Walmart workers. She established relationships.

Jacksonville Beach tax rate to drop

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Thursday, July 28, 2016
Jacksonville Beach property owners could see a lower millage rate than last year, but the proposed rate of 3.7947 is still 3 percent more than the rolled back rate. The proposed tax rate is included in a proposed budget and business plan for the upcoming fiscal year that begins Oct. 1.