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Gate station waivers up for public hearing

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Thursday, June 16, 2016

The Atlantic Beach City Commission voted this week to move forward with a public hearing later this month regarding two waiver requests for the Gate Petroleum project at 535 Atlantic Boulevard.

Free event highlights environment

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Thursday, June 16, 2016

The community is invited to attend a free Green Hands Sustainability Soiree on Sunday, June 26, at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall for an evening highlighting the conservation and protection of northeast Florida's greatest natural resources. Presented by the St.

War performance rescheduled

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Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Due to scheduling issues, the War performance at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, originally scheduled for Friday, June 17, has been rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 13. Tickets for the original date will be honored for the new date (no new ticket purchase is needed). For those who cannot attend the Nov.

Beaches library to add green space

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Wednesday, June 15, 2016

The Friends of the Beaches Branch Library (FOBBL) board has developed final designs for the Beaches Branch Library Landscape and Ground Improvements project. To cover project costs, the FOBBL raised $25,000 in donations as well as built a partnership with the city of Jacksonville.

Anne and Jack Thompson both spent time in the Baptist Beaches Advanced Care Unit. (photo submitted)

Program aims to help older adults age well

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Wednesday, June 15, 2016

At 82, Helen Meyer had to stop driving because she would often get confused to the point that she would literally break down in tears. Helen’s struggles with balance kept her confined to her home, which was the last thing the active, retired auditor wanted.

Brooke Howell, American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and Waterpark Supervisor, Jonathan Langwith and James Huftles train at Adventure Landing.

Adventure Landing lifeguards train

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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

The lifeguards at Adventure Landing in Jacksonville Beach are gearing up for the busy summer months, as well as an upcoming event called the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson on June 24 with a round of new local hires.

Kara Wade Tucker (photo submitted)

Tucker appointed to State Advisory Committee

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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Neptune Beach City Councilor Kara Wade Tucker was recently appointed to the State Advisory Committee for the Education of Exceptional Students. Tucker was appointed to the committee by Pam Stewart, the former deputy chancellor for educator quality.

Work starts on Atlantic Beach police building

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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

A ground breaking ceremony for the Atlantic Beach police building is set for Friday, June 17, at 9 a.m., however, the construction for the building is already under way.

Gena Heylock of Ponte Vedra plays the role of Ariel in Theatre Jacksonville's production of "The Little Mermaid." (photo submitted)

Ponte Vedra girl stars in 'Little Mermaid'

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Monday, June 13, 2016

Gena Heylock of Ponte Vedra Beach will take her talents under the sea this month, playing the lead role of Ariel in Theatre Jacksonville's production of "The Little Mermaid.

Audience members will have the opportunity to release a butterfly into the Guana Maritime Forest. (photo submitted)

GTM Research Reserve hosts lecture on pollinators

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Monday, June 13, 2016

The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve invites the public to attend the free lecture series, "Afternoon Insight: Pollinators." Lecturer Joan Kramer, master beekeeper, will take participants on a journey of the many butterflies visiting the reserve’s landscapes.