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Gentry Groshell works on a painting. (photo submitted)

Gentry Groshell works on a painting. (photo submitted)

Artwork by Gentry Groshell communicates experiences with autism

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Friday, June 24, 2016
The Grand Bohemian Gallery will present "Finding a Voice Through Abstraction," an art exhibit by the gallery’s newest artist, Gentry Groshell. An artist reception will be held on Friday, July 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the gallery.

Policy on park gates under review in Atlantic Beach

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Friday, June 24, 2016
The Atlantic Beach City Commission will discuss automating the gates at Dutton Island and Tideview Parks to prevent users at the parks from getting locked in as the gates are locked an hour after sunset.

Atlantic Beach to consider buying home for parking

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Friday, June 24, 2016
To provide more parking to the Town Center Business District, the Atlantic Beach City Commission will discuss Monday purchasing a home on East Cost Drive that could provide approximately 50 parking spaces to the area. Located at 54 East Coast Dr.

Art Fest accepting contest entries through Friday

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Thursday, June 23, 2016
The 3rd annual Beaches Art Fest will be held Oct. 1 and Oct. 2 at the Pablo Historical Park in Jacksonville Beach and event organizers are accepting entries through June 24 for this year’s poster contest.
Gerald "Jerry" Glynn

Gerald "Jerry" Glynn

Ponte Vedra resident named Top Territory Vice President

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Thursday, June 23, 2016
Bankers Life, a national life and health insurance brand, has named Ponte Vedra Beach resident Gerald “Jerry” Glynn at its Top Territory Vice President.  Glynn, leading the company’s southeast sales territory, received the prestigious award based on the territory’s sales growth during 2015.
Shown are, from left, Recreation Director Timmy Johnson, Beaches Resource Center Foundation Board President Samantha DeCarlo, Mayor Mitch Reeves and Recreation Committee President Grant Healy. (photo from city of Atlantic Beach)

Shown are, from left, Recreation Director Timmy Johnson, Beaches Resource Center Foundation Board President Samantha DeCarlo, Mayor Mitch Reeves and Recreation Committee President Grant Healy. (photo from city of Atlantic Beach)

Check presented to Beaches Resource Center

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Thursday, June 23, 2016
The city of Atlantic Beach presented the Beaches Resource Center Foundation with a $2,000 check for its services.
Outgoing Fletcher High School principal Don Nelson (left) welcomes new principal Dean Ledford to the Senator family. (photo by Chelsea Wiggs)

Outgoing Fletcher High School principal Don Nelson (left) welcomes new principal Dean Ledford to the Senator family. (photo by Chelsea Wiggs)

Fletcher High getting new principal

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Thursday, June 23, 2016
Fletcher High School will welcome a new principal in the 2016-2017 school year as Dean Ledford replaces former principal, Don Nelson. Ledford, a resident of the Green Cove area, said he has been a Jacksonville resident for many years – "pretty much my whole life.

Jacksonville Beach training businesses on safety

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Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Jacksonville Beach police are implementing a training program to teach businesses proactive security measures, as well as what to do in the event of an “active shooter” at an establishment.
Louis J. Catania

Louis J. Catania

Atlantic Beach's Catania to be honored

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Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Louis J. Catania, O.D., F.A.A.O., D.Sc. (HON) of Atlantic Beach will be inducted into the National Optometry Hall of Fame June 30 at the American Optometric Association Congress in Boston – the highest national honor bestowed upon an optometric physician for their career accomplishments.