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Frank Allen shows off some of his culinary creations. (photo submitted)

Frank Allen shows off some of his culinary creations. (photo submitted)

Jacksonville Beach chef a finalist in Food Network contest

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Saturday, May 28, 2016
Frank Allen, Jacksonville Beach native and winner of last year's Chopped at Home Challenge presented by the Food Network and Sargento Cheeses, is back this year to defend his title of Chopped at Home Challenge champion with this year's dish, Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Bites.

Shuttle to run at Mickler's for holiday weekend

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Friday, May 27, 2016
With the demand of off-beach parking expected to exceed capacity during the holidays this summer, St. Johns County is offering a free shuttle service to Mickler's Beachfront Park and the St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 28 through May 30 in honor of Memorial Day.

Offices close for Memorial Day

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Friday, May 27, 2016
Beaches city halls will be closed on Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day, with standard business hours to resume on Tuesday, May 31.  There will be no changes in sanitation services and all regularly scheduled services will take place. All departments of the St.
Kathleen Furness gets the royal treatment from teachers and staff. See more photos from the event in the e-Edition. (photo Chelsea Wiggs)

Kathleen Furness gets the royal treatment from teachers and staff. See more photos from the event in the e-Edition. (photo Chelsea Wiggs)

Longtime PVPV/Rawlings principal retiring

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Thursday, May 26, 2016
PVPV/Rawlings Elementary students and staff said goodbye to outgoing principal Kathleen Furness in a big way May 24, surprising her with a school-wide parade.

Investigation continues into drowning death at Guana

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Thursday, May 26, 2016
Deputies with the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office (SJSO) Beach Patrol Unit located a body on Monday morning in the surf, approximately 1.5 miles south of the north parking lot of the Guana State Park and approximately a quarter mile south of where the victim was last seen on Sunday.
Jacksonville Jazz Festival

Jacksonville Jazz Festival

Jazz fest is this weekend

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Thursday, May 26, 2016
The annual Jacksonville Jazz Festival will be held this weekend, May 26 through 29, in the core of Downtown Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Beach city attorney says sign rules should apply equally

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Thursday, May 26, 2016
Plans to add a boutique hotel, townhomes, restaurants and office space to Beach Marine got final approval May 16. The approval came at the same time city staff pointed out possible violations involving the property’s digital sign, dubbed the “most conspicuous sign” in the city.
VFW Post 3270's cantina manager Jessica Welty, Pam Copenhauer and kitchen manager Crystal Nisbet. (photo submitted)

VFW Post 3270's cantina manager Jessica Welty, Pam Copenhauer and kitchen manager Crystal Nisbet. (photo submitted)

VFW Post 3270 sends donation to troops for children

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Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Greater Beaches VFW Post 3270 recently packed up more than 200 Beanie Babies, a collection they received from an anonymous donor to send to troops overseas.