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Billy Cissel, local restauranteur and founder of Gracious Grits. (photo by Chelsea Wiggs)

Billy Cissel, local restauranteur and founder of Gracious Grits. (photo by Chelsea Wiggs)

Local restauranteur makes southern dish easy for all

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Monday, April 11, 2016
After five years of development, Atlantic Beach native and restauranteur Billy Cissel launched his instant grits product on the shelves of southeastern grocery stores last fall, making the southern dish more accessible and convenient to consumers.

Girls can become Warrior Princesses

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Saturday, April 9, 2016
“Bravehearted Girls: the Warrior Princess Quest” is coming to Crosswater Church in Ponte Vedra on Saturday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m.  This is an event designed for girls 4 to 12 years old and their mom, dad or mentor.
“Unmentioned” by Sharon Booma (photo submitted)

“Unmentioned” by Sharon Booma (photo submitted)

Nationally recognized artist comes to Ponte Vedra Beach

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Saturday, April 9, 2016
The Cultural Center of Ponte Vedra Beach presents “Collections of Impulses,” the first area exhibition of nationally recognized, local artist Sharon Booma.  Sharon Booma relocated from Boston to Ponte Vedra Beach three years ago.
Neptune Beach resident Brian Bausch is working to improve veterans' grave-markers in Lee Kirkland Cemetery, many of which are overgrown, buried or broken. (photo by Chelsea Wiggs)

Neptune Beach resident Brian Bausch is working to improve veterans' grave-markers in Lee Kirkland Cemetery, many of which are overgrown, buried or broken. (photo by Chelsea Wiggs)

Working to improve grave sites of veterans

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Friday, April 8, 2016
While helping homeless individuals at the Beaches, Neptune Beach resident Brian Bausch stumbled upon another issue in the community, and took it upon himself to step up to that cause as well.

Fleet Landing proposes to expand on nearby land

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Friday, April 8, 2016
Fleet Landing is proposing to purchase 30 acres adjacent to its property to develop additional multi-family housing for seniors.  According to an application, Fleet Landing and a group of Ocean Walk property owners have agreed to purchase the 32.

Summer camps upcoming at the Beaches, in Jacksonville

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Friday, April 8, 2016
Many organizations in the Beaches and Jacksonville areas are offering summer camps this year, including Polly B Dance Academy, Beaches Chapel School, Infinity Allstars, Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, Beaches Episcopal School,...
Frank Konopasek and local Marines. (photo submitted)

Frank Konopasek and local Marines. (photo submitted)

Marine veteran celebrates 100th birthday

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Friday, April 8, 2016
Harbor Chase resident Frank Konopasek turned 100 April 5, and marked the occasion with a celebration featuring friends, family, staff of Harbor Chase and special guests, including local Marines.  During the celebration, Konopasek, a U.S.

Friday is deadline to register as volunteer for Players

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Thursday, April 7, 2016
In preparation for The Players Championship, set for May 10 through May 15, volunteer registration will remain open through Friday, April 8. “Our volunteer teams are the heart of The Players Championship,” said Michele McManamon, tournament chairman for The Players.
Manatees have begun leaving their winter retreats and heading north in the Atlantic. (photo from myFWC.com)

Manatees have begun leaving their winter retreats and heading north in the Atlantic. (photo from myFWC.com)

Manatees heading along coasts, inland waters

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Thursday, April 7, 2016
Taking their cues from the warm spring weather, Florida manatees have begun leaving their winter retreats and heading north along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and through inland waters.