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Chris Cornell (photo submitted)

Chris Cornell (photo submitted)

Singer-songwriter Chris Cornell will perform at Florida Theatre

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Monday, June 13, 2016
Multi Grammy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated singer and songwriter Chris Cornell will perform at the Florida Theatre on Friday, June 17. Cornell is the front man and lead guitarist of Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple of The Dog.
The Band Be Easy will perform at 5:30 p.m. (photo from saltlifefest.com

The Band Be Easy will perform at 5:30 p.m. (photo from saltlifefest.com

Festival season begins with Salt Life Music Festival

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Sunday, June 12, 2016
The inaugural Salt Life Music Festival takes place Saturday, June 18, from noon to 10 p.m. at the SeaWalk Pavilion. Family-friendly entertainment will include live music, marketplace vendors, food vendors and more. A sunrise yoga session will be held before the festival at 6:15 a.m.
Janice Ryalls, an ordained minister, is a member of Unity Church.

Janice Ryalls, an ordained minister, is a member of Unity Church.

You can learn to find meaning, spiritual growth in your dreams

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Sunday, June 12, 2016
Janice Ryalls won’t tell you what your dreams mean if you attend her workshop at Unity of Jacksonville Beach this month. Instead, she said she believes in helping you determine that meaning yourself.   “The process to capture your dreams,” she said, comes from skills she will introduce.
Actors in a 48 Hour Film Project shot at the Beaches are, from left, Gerald Boorse, Ben Bray, Sara Gamble, Matthew Gamble and Bill Gamble.

Actors in a 48 Hour Film Project shot at the Beaches are, from left, Gerald Boorse, Ben Bray, Sara Gamble, Matthew Gamble and Bill Gamble.

Beaches residents film here

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Saturday, June 11, 2016
Donna and Harry MacNiell never expected their Jacksonville Beach home to become part of a movie. Neither did Jen Mills. But when the MacNiell’s daughter and Mills’ friend, Sara Gamble, asked, they couldn’t say no.
Caribfest 2016

Caribfest 2016

Caribfest celebrates art, music, food and more

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Saturday, June 11, 2016
Caribfest 2016 will take place Saturday, June 18, at the Jacksonville Landing. One Caribbean, Inc. presents the festival in celebration of Caribbean Heritage Month.  The festival will feature attractions such as live music, food vendors and art displays.

'Bono's 2.0' opens in Neptune Beach

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Friday, June 10, 2016
After running 20 years out of a converted Wendy's in Neptune Beach, Bono's Bar-B-Q has opened a prototype store just 100 yards away, between Winn-Dixie and Ace Hardware. The new Bono's, considered a 2.
Seuss-tastic Saturday will feature activities based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved characters and stories, such as The Cat in the Hat. (photo submitted)

Seuss-tastic Saturday will feature activities based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved characters and stories, such as The Cat in the Hat. (photo submitted)

Friends plan Seuss-tastic Saturday at Beaches Branch Library

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Friday, June 10, 2016
Friends of the Beaches Branch Library will sponsor another Seuss-tastic Saturday on Saturday, June 11, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Children, parents, and grandparents are invited to enjoy Seuss-themed stories, games, videos, and arts and crafts activities.
Attendees gather during the 2015 Wine Country event. (photo submitted)

Attendees gather during the 2015 Wine Country event. (photo submitted)

Evening in Wine Country aims to raise funds for Boys and Girls Club

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Thursday, June 9, 2016
An Evening in Wine Country will return for a fifth year on Friday, June 10, at the Adam M. Herbert University Center at the University of North Florida, with proceeds to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Florida.

Art gallery seeks approval for sign

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Thursday, June 9, 2016
An application has been filed with the Planning and Zoning Division of St. Johns County requesting wall signage for Cutter and Cutter Fine Art Gallery at Sawgrass Village.  The request is for an ADA 42.41-square-foot sign and one ADA 7.