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The Jacksonville Symphony will perform with pop vocal group Wilson Phillips on Saturday, May 28 at 8 pm at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Tickets can be purchased at staugustineamphitheatre.com. (photo submitted)

The Jacksonville Symphony will perform with pop vocal group Wilson Phillips on Saturday, May 28 at 8 pm at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Tickets can be purchased at staugustineamphitheatre.com. (photo submitted)

Symphony joins Wilson Phillips

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Tuesday, May 24, 2016
The Jacksonville Symphony will perform with pop vocal group Wilson Phillips at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Saturday, May 28, at 8 p.m.

Slide-A-Thon returns to Adventure Landing

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Monday, May 23, 2016
Adventure Landing’s Shipwreck Island Waterpark will host its sixth annual Slide-A-Thon on Friday, May 27, with proceeds to benefit the American Red Cross Volunteer Lifesaving Corp.  Additionally, Adventure Landing will donated $25 per hour to the grand prize winner’s charity of choice.
The proposed update to the entrance and lobby area of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.

The proposed update to the entrance and lobby area of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.

PV library to get update

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Monday, May 23, 2016
The Friends of the Library are leading an initiative to update the entrance and lobby area of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, with construction expected to begin this summer.
Best known as “Silent Bob,” Kevin Smith came to prominence with the 1994 comedy “Clerks,” which he wrote, directed, co-produced, and acted in. His recurring role as “Silent Bob” reappeared in the follow-up films “Mallrats,” “Chasing Amy,” “Dogma” and “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.” (photo submitted)

Best known as “Silent Bob,” Kevin Smith came to prominence with the 1994 comedy “Clerks,” which he wrote, directed, co-produced, and acted in. His recurring role as “Silent Bob” reappeared in the follow-up films “Mallrats,” “Chasing Amy,” “Dogma” and “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.” (photo submitted)

Kevin Smith comes to Ponte Vedra

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Monday, May 23, 2016
The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall presents filmmaker, actor and comedian Kevin Smith, with a special pre-release screening of his new teen comedy. “Yoga Hosers.” After the film screening, there will be a question-and-answer opportunity with Kevin Smith live in person.
Pastor Gregory Austin is the chaplain for the Jacksonville Beach Police Department.

Pastor Gregory Austin is the chaplain for the Jacksonville Beach Police Department.

Jacksonville Beach police have advocate in new chaplain

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Sunday, May 22, 2016
When Pastor Gregory Austin made it his focus to reach “outside these walls” to win souls, he didn’t know how quickly the Lord would open a new opportunity. Austin and his wife, Pastor Dorothy Austin, serve Good Samaritan Life Changing Ministries at 119 S. 6h St. in Jacksonville Beach.

Jacksonville Beach council's influence to be studied

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Saturday, May 21, 2016
Jacksonville Beach city staff is less inclined to say no when a city councilor asks for a special event. That is what Mayor Charlie Latham said May 16 shortly before the council agreed to have the city attorney review the city’s special events policy.
Bike the Beaches (graphic submitted)

Bike the Beaches (graphic submitted)

Local business kicks off Bike the Beaches

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Friday, May 20, 2016
Dion Marketing in Jacksonville Beach has launched a new initiative, Bike the Beaches, to promote bike riding for transportation, positive environmental impact, recreation and physical exercise.  The Dion Marketing team has pledged to bike to work every Friday, coining the day as “Active Friday.
The Sea Turtle Show opens May 26. (photo submitted)

The Sea Turtle Show opens May 26. (photo submitted)

14th Annual Sea Turtle Show set

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Thursday, May 19, 2016
The 14th Annual Sea Turtle Show will exhibit from May 26 through July 4, with the opening reception Friday, May 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. Local, regional and national artists create sea turtle-themed art, with a portion of the proceeds going to The Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol.

Coalition to host candidates

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Thursday, May 19, 2016
The Ponte Vedra Beaches Coalition will host the three candidates for County Commission District 5 for a debate on Monday, May 23. Henry Dean (Republican), Dottie Acosta (Republican) and Jake T. Riley (Independent) are set to participate in the debate, hosted by the coalition from 10 a.m.