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Emily Suarez and Avery Sedlacek in rehearsals for “The Shadow Box.” (photo by Cathy Jones)

Emily Suarez and Avery Sedlacek in rehearsals for “The Shadow Box.” (photo by Cathy Jones)

Douglas Anderson presents 'Shadow Box'

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Tuesday, April 5, 2016
“THE SHADOW BOX,” a drama set in the woods of California and written as a serious exploration of the hospice movement, runs April 7-9 and 13-16  at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, 2445 San Diego Road. Tickets are $12 for students and $15 for adults. Call 346-5620 or visit datheatrebooasrters.

Ecology to top meeting

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Sunday, April 3, 2016
Beaches Watch will host an update on various beaches projects and the sea turtle season on April 6 at 7 p.m. at the Beaches Branch Library, 600 3rd St., Neptune Beach.
Romeo Caseria's interpretation of “A View from the Cross.” (photo submitted)

Romeo Caseria's interpretation of “A View from the Cross.” (photo submitted)

Art used to mark events of Easter week

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Saturday, April 2, 2016
The lights were low, the bare canvas was highlighted and the singer had sung the poignant “Were  You There?” Artist Romeo Caseria walked to his canvas as the band played Christian music to start the Good Friday service at Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church.
Jeffery Smith receives a $1,000 check for Duval County School Board, presented by Mary Ellen Bolin, community chairman of the of Ocean Beaches Auxiliary Unit 129. (photo submitted)

Jeffery Smith receives a $1,000 check for Duval County School Board, presented by Mary Ellen Bolin, community chairman of the of Ocean Beaches Auxiliary Unit 129. (photo submitted)

American Legion helps provide instruments to students

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Saturday, April 2, 2016
In December, the Duval County School Board kicked off Instruments for Change, a program that accepts used instruments and money donations to provide instruments for students.

JTA assumes ownership of ferry

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Thursday, March 31, 2016
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) will officially assume ownership and operations of the St. Johns River Ferry this week during a signing ceremony on board the ferry. John Crescimbeni, chairman of the St.
A depiction of the front of the Gate Station proposed for Atlantic Beach. Gate President John Peyton said that opponents to the project have been showing pictures of an interstate Gate station, depicting a more intensive use than is planned for Atlantic Beach. (graphic submitted)

A depiction of the front of the Gate Station proposed for Atlantic Beach. Gate President John Peyton said that opponents to the project have been showing pictures of an interstate Gate station, depicting a more intensive use than is planned for Atlantic Beach. (graphic submitted)

Gate to share Atlantic Beach station plans at open house

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Thursday, March 31, 2016
Representatives from Gate will hold an open house Tuesday to discuss plans to replace what they term a "dilapidated shopping center" at 535 Atlantic Boulevard with a 6,400-square-foot store and service station featuring seven pumps with 14 fueling positions.

County to help fund traffic study for Ponte Vedra Beach

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Thursday, March 31, 2016
The St. Johns County Board of Commission approved a motion to specify a funding source for a required 50 percent match (up to $63,222) to the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) in order to conduct phase 1 of a comprehensive traffic study for the Ponte Veda and Palm Valley area.
Mr. Sipp performs at 4 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturday as part of the three-day Belk Springing the Blues Festival in Jacksonville Beach. The annual event is free to the public. Daily VIP tickets are $20. Music begins at 5 p.m. Friday at the SeaWalk Pavilion. For more details, visit springingtheblues.com. (photo submitted)

Mr. Sipp performs at 4 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturday as part of the three-day Belk Springing the Blues Festival in Jacksonville Beach. The annual event is free to the public. Daily VIP tickets are $20. Music begins at 5 p.m. Friday at the SeaWalk Pavilion. For more details, visit springingtheblues.com. (photo submitted)

Springing the Blues

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Thursday, March 31, 2016
Friday Main Stage 5:00 - 6:00 Toots Lorraine & The Traffic 6:20 - 7:20 Sean Chambers Band 7:40 - 8:40 Selwyn Birchwood 9:00 - 10:00 Victor Wainwright & the Wildroots Friday Blues Lounge 5:00 - 6:00 Selwyn Birchwood 6:20 - 7:20 Victor Wainwright & the Wildroots 7:40 - 8:40 Toots Lorraine & The...