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Seven-year-old Jessie Durden with a donation bucket for Small Steps. (photo by Julie Durden)

Small Steps make big donations in 2016

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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Since January, the youth-led service group Small Steps has raised more than $15,000 for The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach’s music therapy outreach and Special Olympics.

Curry to detail pension tax plan to Beaches

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Tuesday, June 28, 2016

A proposal to extend the county's half-cent sales tax past 2030 to fund Jacksonville's public pensions will be detailed to the Beaches at a town hall meeting on July 27.

Atlantic Beach Elementary fifth-grader Traci Schrock received the Youth Citizenship Award. (photo submitted)

Youth Citizenship Award presented

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Tuesday, June 28, 2016

The Jean Ribault Chapter, NSDAR, presented the Youth Citizenship Award at Atlantic Beach Elementary to fifth-grader Traci Schrock. The award recognizes qualities such as honor, service, courage, leadership and patriotism.

Janice Reaves, activities assistant at The Palms at Ponte Vedra Memory Care, displays nostalgic postcards for residents to enjoy. (photo by Chelsea Wiggs)

Memory care facility implements Montessori Method to help residents engage and reconnect

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Monday, June 27, 2016

The staff at The Palms at Ponte Vedra Memory Care are taking the approach to memory care to a new level for their residents through implementing the Montessori Method. Through this method, developed by Dr.

Miss Jacksonville Amanda Hatcher with her friend, Wanda Everett. (photo by Chelsea Wiggs)

Miss Jacksonville makes a special visit

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Monday, June 27, 2016

After forming a friendship during an appearance a couple of years ago, Amanda Hatcher, known to many for her title of Miss Jacksonville, continues to stay in touch with her friend, Wanda Everett, a 98-year-old resident at The Palms at Ponte Vedra Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Neptune Beach prepares to block mega stores, gas stations

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Sunday, June 26, 2016

After witnessing its neighboring city deal with a seemingly community-wide dispute regarding a gas station, Neptune Beach is considering making amendments to its code to prevent a similar situation in the future.

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Angie's owner Ed Malin to seek congressional seat

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Saturday, June 25, 2016

The 10th candidate to enter the race for Florida’s 4th Congressional District House Seat has announced his candidacy. Ed Malin, local businessman and restaurateur, announced recently he will compete for the seat during the primary on Aug. 30.

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St. Johns County urges getting re-entry passes

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Saturday, June 25, 2016

Re-entry passes are available for free at all locations of the St. Johns County Tax Collector for island residents and businesses. In the event of an evacuation, only those with re-entry passes will be allowed back on the island after the evacuation.

Becky Farinella, Katherine Scalzo, Mindy McLendon and Kate Adams of Atlantic Beach Elementary. (photo by Chelsea Wiggs)

Leaders inspire at Atlantic Beach Elementary

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Saturday, June 25, 2016

Atlantic Beach Elementary is on a mission to build student leaders through the idea that everyone can be a leader when they find their inner strengths.

Woofstock to benefit pet rescue group

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Friday, June 24, 2016

The 2016 "Woofstock" will be held Saturday, June 25, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Klutho Park, 204 W. 3rd St., Jacksonville. The event will feature a cutest dog contest, dog kissing booth, pet photo booth, dog wash station, silent auction and more.