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Full ballot faces Jacksonville Beach voters

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Saturday, July 2, 2016
With qualifying ended, four Jacksonville Beach City Council seats will be contested this fall, including the mayor’s seat, with incumbents in each spot drawing opposition.
Michael Joseph will present a program on pet photography. (photo by Michael Joseph)

Michael Joseph will present a program on pet photography. (photo by Michael Joseph)

Photography club meets Tuesday

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Saturday, July 2, 2016
The Beaches Photography Club meets Tuesday, July 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Beaches Branch Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach. Michael Joseph will present a program on pet photography. This is a free event for people of all level of photography. Visit www.beachesphotographyclub.
Inexpensive tablecloths, dishes, flags and flowers combine to create an impressive, budget-friendly table setting. (photo submitted)

Inexpensive tablecloths, dishes, flags and flowers combine to create an impressive, budget-friendly table setting. (photo submitted)

Fourth of July entertaining can be patriotic and fun

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Friday, July 1, 2016
Fun and food in the summertime always brings lots of enjoyment!  We’re talking to the tune of 155 million hot dogs and 167 million dollars spent on watermelon. Plus, the fourth of July is the biggest holiday of the year for beer sales.
World Golf Village hosts its annual community fireworks display on Sunday, July 3.

World Golf Village hosts its annual community fireworks display on Sunday, July 3.

4th of July festivities will fill the weekend

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Friday, July 1, 2016
Saturday, July 2 Void’s Great American Sip-N-Slide The Great American Sip-N-Slide begins at 5 p.m. at Adventure Landing, and includes live music, beer and wine, and full access to Adventure Landing’s water park. Advance tickets are $15. For more information, visit www.adventurelanding.com.

Ponte Vedra man who was suspect in father's death found dead

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Friday, July 1, 2016
A 41-year-old Ponte Vedra Beach man who was a suspect in the death of his 70-year-old father was found deceased in a Daytona Beach motel room on Thursday, June 23.  The suspect, identified as Joseph Carmichael Reddock Jr.
Jacksonville Beach as it appears from erosion in 1962. Today's Jacksonville Beach is an engineer-designed and maintained beach.

Jacksonville Beach as it appears from erosion in 1962. Today's Jacksonville Beach is an engineer-designed and maintained beach.

Corps awards contract for shoreline protection work

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Thursday, June 30, 2016
The Jacksonville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a Duval County Shore Protection construction contract June 28 to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC, of Oak Brook, Ill., for $13,572,170.

July 4th is not so pet-friendly

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Thursday, June 30, 2016
The Fourth of July is one of the most stressful and potentially dangerous times of the year for pets.  While you and your family, friends, and neighbors are celebrating the holiday with fireworks, pets are finding these festive activities anything but celebratory.

Jacksonville Beach among best Florida cities for jobs

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Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Personal finance website WalletHub has named Jacksonville Beach as the second best Florida city for jobs in a report comparing 130 Florida cities on factors ranging from number of job openings to the percentage of employers providing benefits and the length of the average work day.
Jacksonville Jaguars players joined local children to take the #LymeDiseaseChallenge.

Jacksonville Jaguars players joined local children to take the #LymeDiseaseChallenge.

Jacksonville Jaguars take #LymeDiseaseChallenge with local children to spread awareness and hope

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Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Lyme Disease takes a "Big Bite" out of people's lives, including local families profoundly impacted by Lyme Disease and co-infections Jacksonville Jaguars football players joined local children to take the #LymeDiseaseChallenge June 10 to shed light on the challenges Lyme patients face in...