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John Zereby of Christ Church Ponte Vedra works on building a Beaches Habitat home. (photo submitted)

John Zereby of Christ Church Ponte Vedra works on building a Beaches Habitat home. (photo submitted)

Many contribute to create Beaches Habitat community

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Thursday, July 7, 2016
In 2005, a 90-unit apartment complex at Atlantic Boulevard and Mayport Road in Atlantic Beach was condemned, and by 2008 there was nothing but cement slabs on the property. Today, the property is named OceanGate and is home to 24 families with more units on the way.
The Christmas in July sale will benefit the Volunteer Life Saving Corps. (photo submitted)

The Christmas in July sale will benefit the Volunteer Life Saving Corps. (photo submitted)

Gallery725 to host Deck the Chairs Christmas in July Art Sale and Auction

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Thursday, July 7, 2016
The Deck The Chairs (DTC) Christmas in July Art Sale and Auction premieres Friday, July 15, at Gallery725 in Atlantic Beach, with a reception at 6 p.m. Cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Cocktails and Contribution on July 23 will benefit Hugh Thompson.

Cocktails and Contribution on July 23 will benefit Hugh Thompson.

Cocktails and Contribution to raise funds for Neptune Beach mixologist

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Thursday, July 7, 2016
One Ocean Resort and Spa will host a fund-raising event, Cocktails and Contribution, on Saturday, July 23, at 5 p.m. for Hugh Thompson, a Neptune Beach resident and One Ocean mixologist who was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in May.
Candy Breidert, president, St. Vincent DePaul; MJ Brown, president of Beaches Community Kitchen; and Ellen Hopkins gather at the Pablo Towers Cafe.

Candy Breidert, president, St. Vincent DePaul; MJ Brown, president of Beaches Community Kitchen; and Ellen Hopkins gather at the Pablo Towers Cafe.

Pablo Towers Cafe offering lunches for community

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Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Beaches Community Kitchen volunteers gather periodically at the Pablo Towers "Café"  to get together outside of the kitchen, while supporting Pablo Towers' new dining facility. The diverse group of volunteers at Beaches Community Kitchen includes Candy Breidert, President of St.

Atlantic Beach rejects buying parking space for Town Center

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Wednesday, July 6, 2016
After deliberating June 27, the Atlantic Beach City Commission voted unanimously against purchasing a $1.2 million property at 54 East Coast Dr. to be used for parking and rather set its sights at a business overlay district to find a parking solution.
George Burgess, director of the Florida Program for Shark Research and International Shark Attack File at the University of Florida, displays newspaper coverage of the "12 Days of Terror," a series of five shark attacks in 1916 at the Jersey Shore that left four people dead and one wounded. (photo by Kristen Grace)

George Burgess, director of the Florida Program for Shark Research and International Shark Attack File at the University of Florida, displays newspaper coverage of the "12 Days of Terror," a series of five shark attacks in 1916 at the Jersey Shore that left four people dead and one wounded. (photo by Kristen Grace)

July 1 marked 100-year anniversary of '12 Days of Terror'

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Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Before five shark attacks left four people dead and one wounded on the Jersey Shore in 1916, there was widespread doubt a shark would even bite a human.
Members of the Navy Band Southeast perform during a concert. (photo from Navy Band Southeast Facebook)

Members of the Navy Band Southeast perform during a concert. (photo from Navy Band Southeast Facebook)

Navy Band will perform with Japanese navy band

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Monday, July 4, 2016
A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) training squadron composed of three ships will be part of a four-day port visit at Naval Station Mayport July 7 through 10, as part of a round-the-world deployment to 16 ports in 13 countries.

Atlantic Beach gives waiver for Beach Diner

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Monday, July 4, 2016
The Atlantic Beach City Commission approved waivers this week to allow 30 parking spaces for Beach Diner as part of the Gate Petroleum project at 535 Atlantic Blvd.; however, restaurant owner Barry Adeeb is taking legal action to claim the additional spaces he believes are rightfully his.
Rue Andeer of Ponte Vedra Beach is surprised to get a puppy from Dreams Come True. (photo submitted)

Rue Andeer of Ponte Vedra Beach is surprised to get a puppy from Dreams Come True. (photo submitted)

Ponte Vedra girl has Dream Come True

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Monday, July 4, 2016
Three-year-old Ponte Vedra Beach resident Rue Andeer was surprised by Dreams Come True of Jacksonville with a bernedoodle puppy at a Frozen princess party theme, Rue believed she was coming to the local dream-granting organization office off Southpoint Parkway for a fun party with her family, until...
Pictured, front row from left: Raymond Ramdass, Guy Maltese Jr., Madison Lee and Molly Shillig. Back row from left: Gabe Bove, Christ Church Foundation president; the Reverend Rick Westbury, Rector Church; and Tem Fitch, foundation scholarship chair. (photo submitted)

Pictured, front row from left: Raymond Ramdass, Guy Maltese Jr., Madison Lee and Molly Shillig. Back row from left: Gabe Bove, Christ Church Foundation president; the Reverend Rick Westbury, Rector Church; and Tem Fitch, foundation scholarship chair. (photo submitted)

Christ Episcopal Church Charitable Fund awards scholarships

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Sunday, July 3, 2016
This year, the Christ Episcopal Church Charitable Fund has awarded four-year Florida Prepaid tuition-only scholarships to four area youth from Ponte Vedra, Fletcher and Nease high schools.