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Snowy Plover on nest. (photo from FWC.com)

Snowy Plover on nest. (photo from FWC.com)

Tips to help beach-nesting shorebirds

Beaches1
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Shorebird nesting season is under way along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of Florida and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds beach-goers to watch out for and to avoid disturbing birds and their young.
Sitting Pretty Painted Chair

Sitting Pretty Painted Chair

Get a fresh look with easy furniture upgrades

Beaches1
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
When you grow bored with your furnishings or want to change up the look and feel of a room, you may find yourself trying to put off redecorating until you have a bigger budget. Instead, you can give the furniture you already have a unique, fresh look at a fraction of the cost.

Winn Dixie proposes to rename Library Boulevard

Beaches1
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
A discussion is under way regarding the potential privatization of Library Boulevard and LaPosada Circle that could change the name of the road from Library Boulevard to Winn-Dixie Road. According to a correspondence between Steven Diebenow of Driver, McAfee, Peek and Hawthorne, P.L.
Creating a dream kitchen in the backyard takes some planning but can be worth the effort. (photo submitted)

Creating a dream kitchen in the backyard takes some planning but can be worth the effort. (photo submitted)

Design your dream outdoor kitchen

Beaches1
Monday, March 28, 2016
It often starts as a blank spot on the patio, usually somewhere just outside the back door. Then come the "things" to fill the spot. There's so much to consider that it gets difficult to make a decision.
Bob Shimp

Bob Shimp

Bob Shimp announces mayoral candidacy

Beaches1
Monday, March 28, 2016
Bob Shimp has announced his candidacy for mayor of Neptune Beach. Bob and his family have been Beaches residents for 40 years, and home owners in Neptune Beach for the last 30.
Shown are, in back from left, are Kerry Chin, Magelda Arnold, Caitlin Flynn, Heather Bayfield Weidle, Harriet Pruette, Josh Messinger and Chris Goodin, In front is Seth Joyner. Members not present include Andie Patton, Mary Stutts and Aaron Evens. (photo submitted)

Shown are, in back from left, are Kerry Chin, Magelda Arnold, Caitlin Flynn, Heather Bayfield Weidle, Harriet Pruette, Josh Messinger and Chris Goodin, In front is Seth Joyner. Members not present include Andie Patton, Mary Stutts and Aaron Evens. (photo submitted)

Neptune Beach gets new welcome sign

Beaches1
Sunday, March 27, 2016
Neptune Beach’s Ish Brant Beautification Committee installed the new Welcome Sign at the Neptune Beach end of the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge over the Intracoastal recently.
Rendering of proposed mixed-use project for Jacksonville Beach. (graphic submitted)

Rendering of proposed mixed-use project for Jacksonville Beach. (graphic submitted)

65-foot-tall hotel proposed in Jacksonville Beach

Beaches1
Saturday, March 26, 2016
A 65-foot-tall mixed use structure planned for 704 1st St. N. in Jacksonville Beach received approval of its rezoning application Monday by the Community Redevelopment Agency. Final approval of the request will now be up to the Jacksonville Beach City Council next month.
The golden trumpet tree is slower growing and less cold hardy than its pink-flowered relative, according to Mark Ritter, a professor at California Polytechnic University. (photo by Mari Ritter)

The golden trumpet tree is slower growing and less cold hardy than its pink-flowered relative, according to Mark Ritter, a professor at California Polytechnic University. (photo by Mari Ritter)

Garden trumpet tree is a herald of spring

Beaches1
Thursday, March 24, 2016
What better way to herald in spring than with the beautiful spring blossoms of a trumpet tree? The scientific name is Tabeuia caraiba. Another cultivar of this tree is Tabebuia aurea, sometimes called silver leaf trumpet tree because the leaves appear silver.

Holiday to close some offices

Beaches1
Thursday, March 24, 2016
All departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, St. Johns County Administration offices and the Pet Center will be closed Friday, March 25 in observance of Good Friday. St. Johns County library branches will be closed March 25 and March 26.